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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
4
An Alabama newspaper recounts the discovery of several genuine diamonds in Lee County near Opelika, noting prior scarce finds in Alabama and contrasting with a later, misidentified stones case in Calhoun County. It mentions broader commentary on diamond prevalence and wealth strategies.
Mr J A Nicholson longtime Calhoun County educator dies at his Kalaten home after over a year of illness age 81 funeral set for Coldwater He was father to Mrs Mollie McCleugh and grandfather to Mia J W Jay of this city remembered as a revered teacher across the region
The Piedmont Inquirer urges readers to study Sid Bowie’s congressional record. It predicts he will object and aims to deepen the public’s understanding of the man chosen to represent them in Washington. The notice highlights the Fourth district’s potential pride in Bowie’s future actions.
Continued from tat page the recognition given to National Committeeman Dimmick by the administration and that Walker suggested the designation of several people to control state affairs. The report circulated is that Kelb is one of the men mentioned as a state referee. Kolb is reported to be willing to cast his lot with the Alabama Republicans providing his say will have some effect at the white house.
A five member search committee led by H. T. Greenleaf in Friz anera Crry New Jersey said major developments were near within forty eight hours. They believe Nellie Cropsey was kidnapped and will be found as a mass meeting of over a thousand attendees pledged to pursue the case.
The Southern railway will sell round trip tickets 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 during Christmas and New Year. Tickets on sale December 23 24 25 28 31 1901 and January 1 1902 with final limit January 23 1902. Inquiries to any Southern railway agent or BE Jackson TPA 2019 First Avenue Birmingham Alabama. Go to Dixie Hardware Co. for hardware needs.
Mr John W Walls and Miss Mary Lice were married yesterday at the residence of Mr Donegan on Chestnut and Fourth streets with Rev A A Hutto officiating. Walls is a recent arrival in Anniston and his family is from West Anniston. The bride is from Oak Grove, Ala and the couple will live at Mr Donegan’s near Glen Addie Baptist church.
An ordinance exempts the real personal and mixed property of the Anniston Yarn Mills from city taxation and license for five years from passage. The exemption applies if the mill employs twenty five workers. the measure bears approval by Mayor O Z Helderson and Clerk W O Ward.
The Queen and Crescent Line inaugurated a fast schedule from Meridian to Shreveport on October 28 connecting with lines to Texas shortening travel from Meridian to Texas points by 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway train No 37 links this service offering quickest time West. Visit a ticket agent for details.
The Passenger Department of the Southern Railway issued an illustrated booklet titled Winter Homes in Summer Lands describing winter resorts in the South. A copy can be obtained by sending a two cent stamp to Mr A Benacoter, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Trade mark C with a tail shown on a light blue enameled metal box for Cascarets Candy Cathartic Each tablet stamped cC C C Never sold in bulk Available at all druggists roc
State of Alabama Calhoun County Mary Lou Phinisty trustee plaintiff vs J J Henderson defendant No 558 City Court Anniston equity sale of lot at northwest corner of Fifteenth and Walnut streets 25 by 95 feet in Hight and McWay addition to satisfy decree rendered October 1901 sale Monday January 6 1902 at front door of City Court house Anniston cash to highest bidder.
Mr I Jackson was held at gunpoint by two men armed with Winchesters near the Brown street bridge at 7 pm. They demanded valuables but found nothing of value. Police Officers Herron and Self searched the area with no trace of the assailants. A negro wand later reported being held up.
The Pride of Heroes notes soldiers wrote that Bucklen's Armen Salve treats scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet and stiff joints as well as boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Cures or no pay. Available for 25 cents at McHireath Drug Company.
An unreadable OCR fragment suggests a health remedy endorsement. Names and locations are obscured, with garbled phrases about cure and recommendation. The fragment hints at a product touted as effective but lacks usable details or verifiable entities.
This week’s sale features a line of Sterling Silver Novelties including brushes, combs, bottles and thimbles, plus Quadruple Plate Silverware such as Tea Sets and Butter Dishes with prices from 1.50 to 3.00. Also cheap toys, all wool suitings and waist silks at reduced rates.
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