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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
3
Donald McQueen pastor of First Presbyterian Church testifies to the Christian character and thorough discipline of Messrs. White and Smith at The Annista Training School. He expresses satisfaction with his sons progress and recommends the school to parents seeking quality education.
The Alabama state board of pensions completed its work and sent a report to the auditor. They added 3,718 names to the pension rolls and reserved 742 applications. The increased roll reduces each old soldier’s allotment though a one mill tax funds pensions, last year raising $244,185.11 for 11,224 beneficiaries across four classes with varying payments.
A local firm claims the agency for Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The anointed remedy allegedly cures coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and throat and lung troubles. Free trial bottles are promised with a money back or guaranteed result. Prices are 50 cents and 1.00.
Effective October 7 the Choctaw Route will run three daily trains between Memphis and Hot Springs Ark. Additional double daily service to India and Oklahoma Territories will connect to points in southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
State Auditor Lowell received a note from the bondsmen of Tax Collector L. P. Lewis of Marshall county stating he had fled the county and asked for time to settle the shortage with the state. Auditor records show a state shortage of 1600 dollars and a larger county shortage awaits investigation. Lewis was previously regarded as a prosperous businessman.
Mrs. Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia reports rapid improvement after applying Bueckien's Arnica Salve to severe head and facial sores. The ad claims it works on sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns scalds and piles and guarantees cures with price 25 cents from Elam Drug Co., druggist.
A local firm unveils a line of fall samples featuring stylish patterns and up-to-date weaves. The collection promises excellent fits and is boosting trade with pleasing customer response.
Laborers barbecue at the West End on Monday September 2 features Lees Kid Mattop Pork and Chicken. A town team vs Pipe Works baseball, foot races and prizes. Tittles band to provide music all day. Organizers Geo Funderburg Ophelia Funderburg Enoch Person Tensie Miller.
Mr J Newman and Mrs Jesse Parnham nee Miss Jesse Sanger were married last night at the bride's parents home on Stevens and Fifteenth streets. Rev Percy Carnes officiated watched by a few friends. A number of handsome presents were received and well wishes poured in for the couple.
Good boys are wanted to carry regular routes for the Evening Star and occasionally fill office boy or apprentice roles. The work is in the afternoons after school, lasting one or two hours, with starting wages from 1 to 2 dollars a week and increases as the work justifies. Boys should come to the office and leave their names to be called when needed.
Letters of administration granted June 25 1901 by Judge Emmett F Crook Calhoun County Alabama. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally allowed time or be barred. Frank Martin as Administrator.
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