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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
5
Statement promises a grand jewelry shop opening by September 1st at the Mallory building opposite Ullmans. The facility will offer double the frontage and four times the space, with a complete First Class jewelry inventory and fully admissible merchandise.
Massey of this county has been named deputy United States marshal to fill the vacancy caused by the former marshal. He has begun duties. News notes include real estate ads, city notices, and various local offerings such as selling a folding bed, rented houses, and a coming excursion to Lithia Springs.
Rev. Percy Carnes and family will depart tomorrow for Owenton Kentucky where Mr Carnes has accepted the pastorate of the Christian church there He has severed his pastorate at the Church of Christ in this city The Kentucky church numbers about 500 members and the field is large and promising Mr and Mrs Carnes leave with many friends in Anniston who regret their departure.
The page mixes promotion for headaches remedies with free trials and bulk sales. It lists a Lithia Springs event on August 27 and an auditorium address by Dr B J Wilson of England for Anniston Normal Industrial and Theological College with 15 cent admission.
Bransford Milla Owensboro Ky touts Clifton flour as a perfect, soft wheat fancy patent product. It claims select Kentucky wheat, thorough cleaning, gradual reduction, silk bolting for velvety softness, and superiority to any flour at any price.
A Champaign Illinois resident cites a yearlong hacking cough and consumption fears before using Foley’s Honey and Tar. After physicians and remedies, one bottle cured the cough and he has remained well, per Miller Drug Co.
Impounded stock taken for running at large will be sold at the city hall on Friday August 29 1902 at noon for pound fees unless owners claim and pay charges. Items include one gray mare and one black and red spotted sow with no mark. The notice also advertises Gerst beer and Stag Paint from Dixie Hardware Co, urging purchases for next winter. Newsome.
A dubious ad-like piece touts Warter's Hand-made Cigars with tin foil wrappers as sweet and fragrant. It claims Water is sometimes impure and Gerst bottle beer is always pure from distilled water. It promotes Stag Paint and Geist bottle beer as cooler healthier and absolutely pure.
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