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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
1
Line officers of the Third regiment Alabama National Guard circulate a petition calling for the resignation of field officers and barring them from candidacy for their posts. Local officers acknowledge the petition, with at least one signer, as the move aims to remove current field officers and resolve existing regiment difficulties.
In Talladega Alabama on December 7 1903 Regimental Order No 2 relieves Walter Gardner from duty and appoints James Campbell acting quartermaster Campbell will receive all property of the Third regiment currently in Gardner possession Walter Harkins is relieved as acting adjutant Stokely named adjutant replacing Kennedy Capt James Campbell says he will accept the appointment and notes Ivan Annistonian as manager for Cadaby Packing Co
The Weer End Union Sunday School has been incorporated under Alabama law and issued a charter. The organization notes that most Sunday schools operate under churches and chartering is unusual. Prof J C Bovenkirk is named superintendent. officers have not yet been elected.
Startling evidence claims Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds outperforms others. A Benterville Virginia resident writes bronchitis lasted years cured after using a few bottles. It also markets as lung and throat remedy including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles free with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Portrait studio offers cabinet photographs at 200 dollars per dozen with standard finishes and quick turnaround. Local photographer announces pricing and availability for residents seeking affordable keepsakes from Anniston studio.
Sparta Ga December 9 Dr A J Battle of Macon formerly president of Anniston College for Young Ladies has resigned the Sparta Baptist church pastorate after serving as pulpit speaker the first Sunday each month during the past year His farewell service Sunday evening drew a deep emotional response.
Advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure and urges sending for circulars from F. J. Cagney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
Atlanta won a federal case against Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Works and South Pittsburg Pipe Company. The United States Circuit Court of Tennessee awarded the city $45,000 plus reasonable attorney’s fees for damages from pipe sold by Anniston Pipe and Foundry Company. The suit charged unlawful price coercion by several firms.
In perfect weather the Langley airship underwent a second trial near Washington but the test ended in a near total wreck. The craft failed to fly and was largely destroyed as it descended into the Potomac River.
John Alexander Dowie once more governs Zion City and its industries after a favorable financial showing. The move ends receivership, with Dowie’s cabinet claiming vast wealth and assets tied to Zion City, including land, banks, and the tabernacle.
On December 1 Anniston reported 53170.98 in revenue from street, realty and license taxes. Since then about 200 more has been collected and more is expected. Last year’s total from these sources was 46186.32. The report signals continued city progress.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Society for Suppression of Disease and Degeneracy prepared a bill to require a physician's certificate of examination before issuing a marriage license. The notice also advertises Annis ton Ice Mfg. Co. with phone 49 for coal orders.
Athens reports the Greek steamers Pyleros and Assos collided near Ithaca. The Pyleros sank partially and fifty passengers drowned. The incident follows a fragment about coal, prices, and a local Anniston Ice Mfg. Co. contact.
Charlie Summers, a sewing machine salesman from Cain Station on the Haast Lake line, was arrested by officers Jackson and Mathewsonu on a charge of attempting to assault his cousin, Mrs. Nellie Stansel. He denies the accusation.
A regional note advises keeping Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for emergencies in remote homes. It claims quick aid for wounds burns and ulcers and promotes availability at West End Drug Co Miller Drug Co and other local druggists for 25 cents.
Local store advertises new, long play moulded Columbia phonograph records at 25 cents each. Large supply available with many titles, including Hdi son records 50e and R. C. SLIGH at Woodstock Commissary.
The main building of the Floyd Cotton company factory in Rome Georgia was gutted by fire yesterday after recent renovations and new machinery. Estimated loss reaches 1000000 dollars, fully insured. The incident occurred amid a day full of notices including an advertisement for Newbro’s Herpicide claiming dandruff cures through germ destruction.
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