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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
8
Oxford defeated Childersburg this morning in a lively baseball showcase with multiple games reported. The day’s action highlighted strong pitching and timely hitting as teams competed for early season standings.
In Oxford Lake action Oxford 5 Childersburg 2 won the morning game while Childersburg surged to a 7 6 afternoon victory. Cave Spring arrives at noon to meet Ragan's Picks at the Lake for the first of a three game series.
Birmingham society notes list Miss Knox of Anniston with her companion Miss Bell and President Knox visiting before heading to Montgomery. Lucile Lane visits family in Leighton while other locals travel to Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Nashville and White Plains. Also advertises careful furniture and piano moving by phone 72 KR O Watson.
W J Lackey died at 9 o clock last night at his daughter Mrs J Davis home in South Anniston after a long life. The funeral is planned for tomorrow morning at Sleeck in Oxford. The notice notes his son W P Lackey of Oxford Lake and many friends mourn his passing.
Bids are requested for grading streets and lots between Eighth and Fourth streets, Leighton Avenue, and Wilmer streets. Pro files may be obtained at the office of the Quintard Avenue Land Co with H. W. Sexvron, President, Box 920 Noble Street.
Philadelphia August 29. The steamer City of Trenton on a run to Trenton exploded its port boiler. Several killed and more than a score injured. Four passengers are missing but may be among those not taken to hospital.
The message warns against trusting unqualified sellers and urges consulting a qualified optician for eye tests. It emphasizes proper testing methods and warns about blindness if untreated as one ages. It discourages buying from peddlers lacking eye expertise.
To save her child from frightful disfigurement Mrs Galleger of LaGrange Georgia applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great head and face sores. She reports a quick cure beyond her hopes. The remedy claims to work on sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns scalds and piles. 25 cents, cure guaranteed by Elam Drug Co.
An ad touts mott s Chocolates Laxative Quirine as a remedy for cold in the head and sore throat. The copy emphasizes a quick cure and links the product to relief from common cold symptoms.
The assessor will attend designated locations to determine state and county taxes for Calhoun County Alabama for the year 1902. Appointments list dates and places to conduct valuation and assessment tasks.
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