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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
5
Mrs A L Hussey received linen sheets and towels handmade about 200 years ago from Maine relatives. The goods, rough in appearance, are praised for superior quality. Pineules advertised for rheumatic pains and kidney troubles are said to act promptly and are sold by J L Wikle.
An ad by Jno L Yeatman, general agent of American Life Insurance seeks trust in a Life Insurance policy for families. It asks readers if their heart is in the right place and invites inquiries at the Columbian Building.
Claude Casey son of street car conductor P N Casey sustained a badly injured arm at the Fifth Ward school while playing on campus with other boys. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup is highly recommended by mothers for colds or coughs and is sold by J L Wikle.
Ul lman Bros offers Santa Claus and Christmas ribbons in all widths at 10 cents and 15 cents per roll.
The Cotton Market reports strict good middling at 145 8 and good middling price. In a separate note, W T Edmondson Jr and A J Adair fought in the Hot Blast office over business differences but neither was seriously hurt. Advertising note promotes ManZan for piles, sold by J L Wikle.
Anniston fertilizer and ice company states it will operate two days weekly next week, delivering high grade coal at reasonable prices with prompt service. R. O. Watson can be reached at telephone 72. Novitf.
Anniston Wood and Coal Co announces a new yard at Seventh and Glen Addie offering coal and wood at low prices. The ad lists phone number 337 and date November 26 for a one month display. Also promotes English fruit cakes from Cater Grocery Company with Dee 3-tf as a time marker.
Anniston Lodge No 91 of Knights of Pythias convenes a meeting announcing agenda items and officers for the upcoming session. Members are urged to attend at the usual meeting hall to discuss lodge business and community notices.
Pythias meets this evening at 7:30 in regular weekly session with work in the first and second ranks and a large attendance expected. Also advertised are Pine salve Carbolized for burns and injuries sold by J L Wikle. Currants Raisins and fruit products touted as full weight and high quality. Spices and extracts and various baking and confectionery supplies listed. STERNE'S moved to new quarters with H Clay Davis offering insurance from the Levi Building office over Nicklet theater. Nov etf.
More than 1,000 delegates to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress were received by President Taft at the White House. Delegates were introduced to the President by Colonel John L. Vatee during the Washington event on December 9.
A brief advertisement from BR O Watson offers high grade coal at low prices with prompt delivery and a telephone contact number 72, dated November 5.
New line of ladies outing gowns received in white and colors priced 89e, 1.00, 1.19 and 1.39.
Charlotte resident J. Be. McLaughner arrived in Anniston this morning while J. Fe. Massey from Alexandria spent last night there. C. H. Beecher from Birmingham and D. D. Goode from Gadeden visited Anniston today and Ss. T. Fowler from Springville stayed overnight. J. K. Castleberry of Watseka was in town last night with Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wade of Nashville registering this morning.
The item notes the election or existence of the president of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association, highlighting leadership in the regional civic body and its ongoing projects.
In view of the busy Christmas season Postmaster Barker offers guidance on mailing rates and practices. Rates cover first class letters second class newspapers third class printed matter and fourth class merchandise with a 4 pound limit. Secure wrapping inked addresses and optional registration for valuable parcels. mail early and consider Special Delivery for last day rush. Extra windows open to speed service with extended hours the three days before Christmas.
William Tippin, wealthy Rome manufacturer, began eating again after a 28 day fast. He claimed he would wait for Gol to give him an appetite, but his family secretly added eggs to his water, enabling a return to eating.
The notice highlights the role of want ads for home sellers deciding to list a house. It emphasizes the importance of timely advertising to attract buyers and speed the sale.
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