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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1917

Page

3

Orris Flour and local schedule changes mark city news

City items note Mr B A Harbin and Mrs Dunston leaving for Albuquerque with a Little Rock visit en route. Anniston train schedule changes shift No 9 10 11 15 21 23 and 30 times. Coosa Tribe Red Men host large war dance with growing participation and plans for further developments.

B. A. Harbin John Dunston Albuquerque New México Little Rock Dunston Anniston New Mexico Southern Wilton Birmingham Rome

Doctors open office for medicine and surgery

Dr. Jos. W. Spearing announces a new medical and surgical office with Dr. F. C. Weaver located over Wikle's Drug Store. Office phone 729 residence 22. Also an ad for Hunter Bros promising timely meats and groceries with phone 22.

Jos. W. Spearing Wikle Hunter Bros

Local Farmer Exhibits Garden Produce At Weaver's Station

Herry Wooten, a farmer from Weaver's Station, braved cold winds to bring in a watermelon and two ripe tomatoes found in his garden yesterday. Also notes new Gos sard Braziers styles at 50c from Ullman Bros.

Herry Wooten Weaver's Station Ullman Bros

Fire at Chicago government warehouse destroys building

Fire on the Southside damaged a five story government warehouse storing army clothing and explosives. Soldiers helped remove munitions as flames spread after 9 o clock, with a second alarm and uncertain cause. The adjoining warehouse also held high explosives and faced removal.

Chicago

Secretary Daniels Commends Eisenhart for Coast Guard Bravery

Secretary Daniels sent a letter of commendation to W. F. Eisenhardt of New Orleans a member of the armed guard aboard the torpedoed steamer Rochester He refused to leave until all superiors were off the boat and survived landing five days later on the Irish coast

Daniels Eisenhart Washington W. F Eisenhardt New Orleans Rochester Irish

Italians Taken by Austrians Reach Sixteen Thousand In War

Vienna via London reports 16 000 Italian prisoners captured by Austrian forces. The official statement notes gains east of Asiago with strong points near St Enrle captured.

Vienna London Asiago St. Enrle

Glannon Col Glennon Leads Survey for Reconstruction Hospitals

Colonel James B. Glennon of the U S A Medical Corps heads a nationwide survey to identify buildings that could be commandeered or rented to serve as reconstruction hospitals when wounded soldiers begin returning from France.

James B. Glennon U. S. A. Medical Corps United States France

American destroyer sunk as only ten survive

A wartime notice lists survivors and names from numerous U S towns and cities after a destroyer was sunk. The roster includes Phillip Jacob Lansingburg New York Johan Butler Charleston Massachusetts James Branningham Johnstown Massachusetts and many others with addresses across the country. The article continues from page one detailing the incident and the scattered living survivors.

Ington Street Newport R. I Phillip Jacob Lansingburg N. Y Johan Edward Butler Walnut Street Charleston Mass James Branningham Lolite Avenue Johnstown George Frederick Bryan Quincy David Roy Carter Forsythe Floyd A. Chase Center Street Nantucket Frank William Chappie Charlestown John Cooney Second Street Brooklyn Charles Chilton Linden Street Rockland Charlies Charlesworth West 29Th Street New York City Maurice Joseph Costigan Garve Street Boston Joseph A. Cossairt Bloomfield Missouri Clifton Crawford Hatfield Ark James F. M. Cross North Bond Street Baltimore Clifford Vernon Deforest West 57Th Place Chicago Albert Demelio Hathaway Street New Bedford Henry Fillttpe Favreau Everett Street Camden N. J Edward W. Fenton Patterson Avenue Newcastle John James Flaherty Bath Myron N. Flood Orchard Place Greenwich Conn Alva Francis Osgood Ind Harry L. Gibson Market Street Philadelphia Lewter J. Gilson Stuart Street Greenbay Wis Schuyler Gregory Eighth Avenue Nashville, Tenn Edward F. Grady Essex Avenue Swampscott Cluften Grinnell Pawtucket

Officers and rosters listed for Jacob Jones crew

Long list of names and addresses follows for officers and crew of the Jacob Jones including ranks from Sargeant Commander to Ensign. Several cities and states are represented such as Washington D C Bay City Mich Philadelphia Pa and New York. The roster includes D W Bagley J K Richards Norman Scott N N Gates L L Adamkiewicz Harry Hood Adolph Phillips Pierce Plant Pote Rogers Coit Rogers Sanford Simmons Snyder Steiner Simpson Smith Sohn Stark Street Sweeney Tufts Tufts and Wood among others.

Mente It Maletz West Main Street Nd Brook J. Dohat Marchand Fall River Mass Frederick A. Marshall River Street Mattapan Edward Meier N. Monroe Street Bay City Mich Joseph Peter Murphy Wall Street Charlestown Simon T. Murphy Forest Avenue Rockford John Michaeleio Weadow Street Adams Jose Mendes Providence R. I George OC el East Phil Ohn J. Uanest N. Y John Fratcia Murphy Newport Rhode Island Monpiel Philippine Isands Walter Morrisette East 29Th Avenue Council Motiffs Iowa Clarence FB. McBride Graves Street Syracuse Bernard J. McKeown North Palethorpe Street Philadelphia John W. McGinty Camden Avenue Jacob Jones D. W. Bagley Washington, D. C J. K. Richards Washington Norman Scott North Main Street St Louis Ensign N. N. Gates Center Avenue L. L. Adamkiewicz Milwaukee Wis Harry R. Hood Asheville North Carolina Adolph Phillips Vineland Charles B. Pierce Los Angeles Howard W. Plant Front Street Burlington George W. Pote Frankford Avenue Ralph H. Rogers Newton Coit Rogers South Bingam Charlie H. Sanford Lancaster Kentucky Charles R. Simmons Memphis Tenn Milton L. Snyder East Fair Street Atlanta Simon Steiner Cottage Street Wallace Simpson Welton Street Denver Colo Cmmett R. Smith Lawrence Avenue Toledo William H. Sohn Salem Richard J. Stark

Commander's Sister Pays Him High Tribute

Washington December 8 Mrs Josephus Daniels sister of Lieutenant Commander David Worth Bagley of the destroyer Jacob Jones paid a high tribute this afternoon. She recalled the commander joined the service to fill his late brother’s place Ensign Worth Bagley the first man killed in the Spanish American War. She noted he entered the naval academy at 16 by a special act of congress and graduated in 1904. She said it was his wish to join the navy from his brother’s death. Mrs Daniels spoke through tears awaiting more definite news of the Jacob Jones fate and mentioned a third brother Seaman William Henry Bagley in the navy.

Washington Josephus Daniels David Worth Bagley Jacob Jones Secretary of the Navy Naval Service Ensign Worth Bagley Naval Academy Congress Navy Daniels William Henry Bagley

Pastor Rev W T Hamby Preaches Sunday Services

Rev W T Hamby, pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Preaching at 11 a m and 2 00 p m. Epworth league 6 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m. Public invited to attend all services.

W. T. Hamby Epworth League

Hours of Worship Today in Anniston Churches

Anniston churches list morning and evening services. St Michael's hosts Holy Communion at 7 30 a m with 10 a m Bible class and 11 a m sermon, First Methodist offers services at 11 a m and 7 p m with a special Communion, Sacred Heart Catholic conducts Masses at 9 30 and 11 a m with daily Mass at 7 30 a m and rosary at 4 p m Sunday

Churches OF Anniston Catholic Church Sacred Heart of Jesus Quintard Avenue Eleventh St Thomas J. Earley BE. Eleventh Street

McCoy Memorial Methodist Sunday Services Notice

McCoy Memorial Methodist announces worship at 9 30 a m Sunday with preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Evening prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m urged attendance for all services

McCoy Memorial Methodist

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Leadership

First Baptist Church at Fourteenth Street and Pine Avenue lists Pastor L. N. Claxton at 1338 Pine Avenue. Sunday School 9:30 am with M. F. Snider superintendent. Preaching 11 am and 7:30 pm. B Y P U 6:30 pm Sunday. W M U 3 pm Monday. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm.

Fourteenth Street Pine Ave L. N. Claxton Pine Avenue M. F. Snider

Church of Christ East Eleventh Street Schedule

Church of Christ on East Eleventh Street lists minister G H Farner at 111 Wilner Ave contact phone 379-W Major activities include Sunday School 11 a m Lord's Supper and morning sermon 11 a m Junior Endeavor Society 3 p m Training Class 6 p m Evening service 7 p m Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday 7 p m Miss Mamie Osborne teacher.

East Eleventh Street G. H. Farner Wilner Ave E. Cc. Anderson Junior Endeavor Society Mamie Osborne

Grace Episcopal Church Service Schedule

Grace Episcopal Church at 1023 Quintard avenue lists Rev. Carleton Barnwell as rector. Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 45 a m and a morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m. A Men’s Bible Class meets at 10 a m and evening prayers with address at 7 20 p m Holy Days feature Holy Communion at 10 30 a m.

ST. Michael’s Church Cobb Ave Eighteenth St Durlin Benedict Widence St. Michael’s Church of St. Michael and All Angels Tenth and Leighton Carleton Barnwell Quintard Avenue

Parker Memorial Baptist Church Weekly Schedule 1917

Parker Memorial Baptist Church outlines weekly services for November 4 1917 including Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Evening Worship 7 p m Sr B Y P U 6 p m Mid Week Prayer Service Wednesday p m

Parker Memorial Baptist Church

Friday Services At Jewish Temple Thirteenth Quintard

Weekly religious services are held every Friday evening at the Jewish Temple located on Thirteenth and Quintard. Services start at an unspecified hour.

Quintard

Church of Christ Weekly Schedule at Fifteenth and Cobb

Bible study 9 45 a m and 7 30 p m preaching times 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Lord's Supper observed at 11 a m. Ladies' Bible close Thursday at 2 p m. Wednesday Bible study 7 30 p m.

Church OF Christ Fifteenth Cobb Streets

First Presbyterian Sunday Services and Activities

Dr Sam E B Hodges pastor at Corner 16th and Quintard invites all to 9 30 a m Sunday school supervised by R R Russell. Young Men's Bible Class meets at the Athletic Club taught by W L Jones. 11 p m preaching service and 7 p m evening service titled Let Your Light Shine with special music.

Sam EB. Hodges Corner 16Th and Quintard R. Russell Young Men's Athletic Club W. L. Jones

Christian Science Service Sunday at Noble Street

The Christian Science Society holds regular worship Sunday at 11 o clock at 1111 Noble Street with the subject God the Cause and Creator. Midweek testimonial meetings are held each Wednesday at 7 45 in the evening. Reading room hours are daily from 3 to 5.

The Christian Science Society Noble Street

Griner to Brooklyn on waivers from Cardinals

Dan Griner a former Cardinals right hand pitcher, today became property of the Brooklyn National League club on waivers. He played with St Paul last summer and was returned to the Cardinals after the American Association season ended.

New York Dan_ Griner Cardinals Brooklyn Griner St. Paul

Government motion pictures promote United States food production

The United States Department of Agriculture plans hundreds of short films shown in regular theaters nationwide. The first release in December covers National Forests and their timber water grazing value, followed by a second on children in pie clubs boosting pork. Subsequent subjects cover meat animals horses poultry canning and drying, with labs preparing more films to educate urban and rural audiences on improving food production.

Washington Dec United States Department of Agriculture United States Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Admiral Mayo Celebrates 61st Birthday in Command

Admiral Henry T. Mayo, aged 61, heads the Atlantic fleet of the U S Navy. Vermont born, his career began in 1876 at Annapolis and rose to rear admiral by 1913. He played a key role off Tampico and Vera Cruz during the Mexican conflict.

Henry T. Mayo United States Navy Washington Admiral Dewey Vermont Navy United States Naval Academy Albany Lighthouse Board Mare Island Navy Yard Navy Department Tampico Mexico United States Vera Cruz Harry Me. P. Huse William M. Black Engineer Corps Cardinal O'Connell Boston Harrison Randolph Charleston College

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