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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1903
Page
8
Multiple lines list various all wool fabrics including 54 inch and 60 inch broadcloth, cheviot suiting, basket suiting, Roxand cloth, shawl or soliel fabrics, and black Henrietta Opectel. Prices show seduced yard rates with discounts on trims and Persian bands and laces.
Mrs J F Spearman leaves for Social Circle Ga to visit relatives. Free Kins tergarten bazaar committees meet with Mrs J F Sproull tomorrow at 10 oclock. All members urged to be present. Miss Louise Knox departs Montgomery after guest stay with Miss Viola Farley Quintard avenue. Mrs John G Farley visiting friends in Montgomery. Miss Minnegrole to be guest of Mrs Walter G Scott Tyler Hill this week. Mrs R L Bowcock entertained in honor of guest Mrs R L McCalley of Birmingham former Annistonian. Coal and wood ad from Ek. O Watson Good coal delivered promptly phone 49 Anniston Ice Mfg Co.
A brief exchange between a lady and a drug clerk in the Philadelphia Press humorous column. The clerk offers an alternative while a shopper playfully accuses him of habit, ending with a quip about giving two twos and a one.
A renowned statesman offers a public apology after an heated dispute. In calmer moments he expresses regret for his earlier accusation that a colleague was dishonest and unprincipled, saying he is sorry for the remark.
Historical notes claim green pineapple juice is a deadly blood poison used in Java, the Philippines, and the Far East. Reports describe its alleged use by Malays to poison cheeses and daggers and as the "finger nail" toxin once common among Javanese women who sharpened their nails to lethal points.
A historical note recalls Byron at a honor dinner where he sat in moody silence. He snubbed the feast, scowling at the food, sipping vinegar, and eating a cracker while remarkable society tolerated his eccentricity.
The ad touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh that fits in a vest pocket. It claims four daily inhalations cure, costs one dollar for the outfit, drops extra bottles for 50 cents, and guarantees refunds if not effective. Scarborough Drug Co. reports high sales and safety guarantees.
By decree of the Calhoun county probate court dated December 7 1903 the commissioner will sell to the highest cash bidder in front of the Anniston courthouse on December 29 1903 the south half of the northeast quarter and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter section 5 township 14 range 7 Coosa Land District Calhoun county Alabama. Jesse L. Gilbert Commissioner. 12s7.36
The Hon. Thomas G. Jones will sell at public outcry for cash the stock of spirits cigars and related items located at the Office Saloon on Tenth street Anniston Alabama. The sale is in the Parker bankruptcy No 49 in the Eastern Division of the Northern District of Alabama and will occur Wednesday December 9 in front of Calhoun county court house. Inventory may be inspected by contacting Receiver A P Acer.
Advertises best grades of coal at reasonable prices with prompt service. Provides phone number and contact R. O. Watson for delivery from Anniston Ice Manufacturing Company.
From September 15 to November 30 the Rock Island offers an exceptionally low rate for Pacific coast travel. Full information may be obtained by contacting 8 L Parrott T P A Atlanta Ga.
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