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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1901
Page
7
A university prankster dressed as a prehistoric beast haunted the scientist Cuvier at his bedside at midnight. The ghostly intruder claimed to eat him, but Cuvier replied horned hooves and graminivorous, proving the illusion harmless. The would be terror fled resigned to its fate.
In a contempt case a junior counsel, shocked by a judgment against his client, faced punishment. John Scott, later Lord Eldon, advised serene apology. He rose and explained the remorse as born of ignorance, claiming the junior knew court procedure little and would not be surprised by the judges’ actions.
In 1870 the coaster Jonathan Bell steamed from Boston to Rockland misreading a tramp steamer light as Monhegan light. The tramp’s masthead lantern fooled the Bell, steering it 50 miles off course. Heavy swells caused a long chase and the captain lost his job.
Jules Simon recalls giving an hour long speech in Brittany to a packed crowd. He was carried to his hotel in triumph, while a friend joked that most listeners did not understand French, and the ovation was won on trust. He calls it the greatest oratorical success of his life.
Stopovers allowed on the going trip in Texas and West thereof to San Francisco by October 2 and return by November 15 1901. One route and return trip allowed. The Convention Special train from New Orleans to California departs September 25 with Sleeping and Dining Cars for delegates. Rates from Alabama cities to San Francisco listed. For details contact Gro W Ely, T P A Sun Set Route. Montgomery, Ala. Model Laundry ad follows.
Letters of administration issued by Judge Emmett F. Crook on June 25 1901 in Calhoun County Alabama authorize all creditors to present their claims within the legal period or be barred. Frank Martin named as Administrator with notice to all claimants.
The Strate of Alabama Calhoun County City Court of Anniston issues an attachment against Stephen N. Noble a non resident residing in Pretoria Georgia The attachment levies on Lot 8 Block C Anniston at the southwest corner of Moore and 18th streets and garnishments on Charles McRae and Griffin Young Clerk A H Saerrexp signs the notice dated July 13 1901
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