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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
5
Relief Society will meet Wednesday at 3 o clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. T J Statham 624 14th street. The meeting is announced by the local church group and notes the time and venue for members to attend.
MR EDMONDSON HABRE. W T Edmondson Jr formerly a well known newspaper man of Anniston now of Montgomery is the guest of relatives in the city. He says Anniston looks better to him on his return for paints and garnishes at Paint Glass and Builders Supply Co. APPLICATION FOR PARDON notice that I will apply to the governor of Alabama for pardon or parole in the case wherein I was convicted of assault with intent to murder in the City Court of Anniston Alabama. ELBERT HUDSON. The Calhoun County Medical Society met at the city hall and elected officers for the ensuing year. Dr H M Martin president Dr T B Reaves vice president Dr John F Rowan censor Dr W Landham city physician Dr R L Hughes county health officer. Among out of town physicians here were Drs A J Douthit Jacksonville W B and C Berry of Jacksonville and J F Catfett of Choctococco.
First National Bank announces sale of special war stamps ranging from 1 to 50 cents. Cashier James J. Griner Jr reports stamps are in short supply and notes a large backlog in deliveries. Internal revenue collector John B. Neel discussed the situation with local officials amid notes that tax timing may shift.
Oxford dispatch notes Miss Martie Luttrell hosting a party with young guests and lists attendees. Local notices promote MAGNIFICENT FLOUR with testimonials and reader updates on health and visitors. A box supper at Antioch schoolhouse funds desks for the school building.
The churches will send a care box to Belgians with a town canvass led by Mrs. C. W. Whiteside Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. W. H. Cooper. Residents urged to notify a canvasser with clothing or items to donate and Boy Scouts will collect. All contributions must be received this week for packing at week’s end.
Mrs. Sallie Bynum Ogletree and Mr. John Privette wed quietly at Rev. W. Stephen's home last evening. The couple, well known locally, will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Griffin for a time. The ceremony followed the recent death of the bride's mother.
Miss Ida Turner is hosted as the featured guest in a local social column noting her visit and reception. The item highlights her presence and the cordial welcomes extended during the function.
The piece urges readers to join a fundraising drive for the Star and Hot Blast contest. It notes many readers will gain experience and prizes, urges early action, and stresses persistence, outreach to friends and relatives, and broad public support to win subscriptions and close the gap to first place. It highlights contestants and the public eye on their efforts.
MGR Noble extols High Jinks calling it the biggest hit in years in Richmond Savannah and southern cities last week. The metropolitan cast features star performers, fine voices and lively humor with a richly gowned chorus. A Paris garden and a fashionable French resort provide shifting stage pictures.
Miss Clara Richardson, longtime Glen Addie resident, died at home of her mother on Glen Addie Avenue after a long illness. She is survived by her mother, a sister Mrs. J F Bray of Anniston, and two brothers Robert of Memphis and George of Winsboro. The funeral was conducted by Rev. B E Hodges at 3 pm with interment at Edgemont.
Meridian Mississippi reports widespread talk about the Sons of Plato social group tied to cotton seed. A New Orleans gathering is cited as a regular meeting place, with prices for cotton seed surging to 22 dollars per ton amid ongoing legal action by Attorney General Collins.
Mr and Mrs George McKee Africa missionaries will address the First Presbyterian church prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday evening.
Washington conferees report that the Federal Reserve Board and Chairman Glass of the House Currency Committee agree to drop the bill amending the Aldrich Vreeland act. The plan would let national banks use 100 percent of commercial paper for emergency currency instead of 20 percent.
Dallas reports today and tomorrow designated as Good Roads Days in Texas. Governor Colquitt calls on citizens in every county to repair and improve public roads with public officials leading the effort and a strong response statewide.
A long list of contestants by name and route across Alabama towns including Jacksonville Piedmont Choccolocco and Munford is provided with many entries showing amounts such as 2000 2100 and 2200. The compilation reads like pageant participant slots with associated routes and cities.
Chicago plans to open its own municipal dance halls to curb private venues. The first hall may open tomorrow night under the department of public welfare with Mayor Carter Harrison speaking at the grand opening. Chaperones will be provided by local women's clubs led by Mrs Leonora Meder.
The article discusses Eckman’s Alterative as a treatment for tuberculosis and related throat and bronchial conditions. It claims the remedy aids recovery when combined with rest and proper diet, notes it contains a salt and other ingredients, and states it does not include opiates or habit forming drugs. The piece advises consulting a druggist or Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
The 1915 outlook favors Yale and Princeton less than Harvard as large graduations thin the Crimson roster. Harvard loses many regulars including Brickley Bradlee and Hardwick, while Yale and Princeton expect key returnees and fresh talent from their freshmen squads to bolster next year’s teams.
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