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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
6
An Opelika Now report outlines a Lee county farmer finding a peculiar diamond shaped stone later valued at 80 by jeweler V J Pekor of New York. The owner kept secrecy while prospecting the site for more gems, with rumors of additional specimens and wider diamond fields in Lee county.
The board of remy ofieera ap Inted to recommend sites for army camps during a tour of proposals. Anniston is showing strong effort with good prospects to host a camp and to demonstrate Southern hospitality. The Talladega News-Reporter welcomes editor BK L. Ward and anticipates improvements under his leadership.
The Evening Star announces a large Christmas issue to be published next Saturday December 14. The supplement will include timely articles and artistic illustrations and invites merchants from Anniston and Oxford to place special ads aimed at holiday shoppers.
The remains of Mr. Frank H. Rassey who died in Atlanta were interred at Hillside cemetery yesterday afternoon. The funeral from Br. Michael and All Angela began at 2 30 led by Dr J H Blacklock with many relatives and friends from Atlanta present including W W Lynch a Southern railroad mail agent. The service drew tears at the grave for a man described as noble and manly.
The Elks announce a Christmas Day benefit for poor city children. A Christmas tree, dance, and dinner will be provided, with tickets selling for 1 and coupons returned for a chance at 300 dollars in diamonds. A committee selects the winning number on the 25th.
The ad asserts satisfied users are the best advertisers for Fo ley's money and tar, claiming it is a splendid remedy for coughs colds or sore lungs.
The Southern railway offers tickets for round trips at one and one third fare from points on the line to all points south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi. Tickets on sale December 25 24 25 30 and 31 1901 and January 1 1902 with final limit January 23 1902. Inquiries to any railway agent or GC E Jackson T P A No 2019 First Avenue Birmingham Alabama.
A fragmented OCR item from a Chicago area page mentions people and places in garbled form. The readable bits reference local figures and events without clear dates or actions, preventing a precise reconstruction of the story.
The Dixie Hardware Co offers bridles traces harness and back birds along with horse collars for equestrian use. Shoppers are directed to the store for complete tack options and pricing.
An essay argues that neither extreme wealth nor extreme poverty sustains love. It contends happiness lies in a balanced middle, where two compatible partners enjoy moderate means and shared tastes, enabling a steady, fulfilling marriage.
Dixie Hardware Co stocks items from small pocket knives to large steam engines, covering a wide hardware range for every need. The store emphasizes breadth of inventory and practical options for hobbyists and professionals alike.
An old faded ad touts Cascareta Candy Cathartic as a permanent bowel remedy. It claims guaranteed relief with a druggist refund if no improvement and references Pat Allen as a contact in a faded address line.
In 1895 none, by 1900 six million boxes sold signaling Cascarets Candy Cathartic’s leap to fame. Advertisers declare it the best medicine for the bowels in the world. Available at all druggists for 10 cents.
Anniston Ice Company advertises top grade coal for sale. The notice lists quality varieties, pricing, and contact details for buyers seeking reliable fuel supplies this season.
Watson offers many stoves with low prices while Dixie Hardware Co promotes its own low stove prices and urges customers to buy a coat before it gets older.
Readable from a mid century ad, the notice promotes inexpensive holiday dry goods including Sterling Silver Novelties such as nail brushes brushes button hooks hair curlers hats and combs. It features rupple plated silverware tea sets dishes syrup stands and cake baskets with prices from 1.50 to 8. It also advertises cheap toys for children and guaranteed quadrupple plated items on a white metal base.
By decree of the City Court of Anniston in equity, Mary Lou Phinizy trustee sues J. J. Henderson. A public auction will be held at the front door of the City Court house in Anniston on Monday January 6 1902 to sell a described lot at Fifteenth and Walnut streets Highland Mercy addition to satisfy the decree. The bid is cash to the highest bidder. Clerk A H Sheperr?e is the clerk.
Clerk A H Shepperd announces a court sale in Anniston Alabama by decree of the Court of Anniston In Equity. On Monday January 6 1902 within legal hours the property Lot in Block 20 Hight and Mc Coy Addition Anniston Calhoun County will be sold to satisfy the decree.
The State of Alabama Calhoun County Mary Lou Phillizy Trustee Complainant vs Anote King Defendant City Court of Anniston In Equity sale of Lot 10 Breck 17 fronting 60 feet on Walnut Street 140 feet deep in Hight and McCoy addition Anniston Calhoun County Alabama at public auction January 6 1902 to satisfy the decree A H Sheppard Clerk
In Calhoun County this case lists Mary Lou Phinizy as Trustee plaintiff against H Frederickson in the City Court of Annisto. The record notes a civil action with parties named and court venue.
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