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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
2
European rivers handle freight like a full American railroad as a 40 foot wide waterway. The Rhine moves more business than half the Hudson river, with tug boats barges and swift steamers doing the work and chain boats aiding rapids.
Dispatches report a ghost on a farm in the Potchefstroom district of the Transvaal that disturbs furniture and frightens adults and visitors while not harming children. Animals are startled, yet children remain unmolested.
The notice describes installing a wind mill for local water supply and piping water to desired locations on the premises. It emphasizes convenient access to city water main and good well water, with installation and piping services available.
Oxford residents host and visit visitors with guests including Paul Woo and Hon. R. B. Kelly. W. D. Harris and daughter Clara plan holidays in Oxford. A new baby joins Hamp Draper Jr. family. Real estate offers and moves announced. Local students prepare for music certificates.
The article traces Mother Goose to Mrs Goose, mother-in-law of printer Thomas Fleet, noting the 1719 edition of Mother Goose's Melodies at two coppers. It cites critics who dispute the origin, suggesting Verrault's 1607 Contes de ma Mere l'Oye, and explains the name's earlier French folklore usage.
The city council and town groups convene tonight to handle routine business. Miss Sallie Smith ill since yesterday, Grace McClellan detained at home. she is improving. Oxford fire department elected A M Humphries as chief and J J Cox as assistant. officers noted in good condition. A lost gold scarf pin near Baptist church area. reward offered. George Zaner to return from Texas for Christmas. State case against A J Adair for assault on Graves Toland results in a $25 fine plus costs.
A Vermont farmer dispute over a 1896 meteorite leads to a landlord tenant clash. The landlord claims all minerals on the land, the tenant argues the meteorite lay outside the lease. A revenue officer arrives with a truck and claims the meteorite for the government as an imported duty item.
Donahoo and Co. are described as the largest live stock dealers in North Alabama, highlighting their market prominence and regional leadership.
Advertisement by Anniston Electric and Gas Co offering clean, cheap fuel for grates and base burners at 4 a ray 4.50 per ton delivered. Telephone 109.
Assistant chief Robert Singleton was placed in charge of financial matters and Henry Disharoon asked to continue as secretary. Chief Knighton becomes foreman of the hose department and A J Williams leads the hook and larder department. The annual banquet was set for January. The fire depart.
The Anniston court yesterday reported Mrs. M G Christian leaving this morning to visit relatives in Birmingham.
Mr. E. G. Case a Canton Center Connecticut mail carrier with sixteen years in the U. S. service praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as king of all cough medicines. He says it reliably relieves coughs and colds with no bad after effects and recommends it for sale by J. L. Wikle.
The Evening Star announces the current subscription price is three dollars per year and warns that no lower rates will be accepted. Readers are urged to renew promptly to support newspaper quality and cover higher costs for paper and ink.
A promotional notice extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing croup and colds. It cites Mr E A Humphreys of Alice Cape Colony South Africa recommending its use and notes sale by J L Wikle. The ad emphasizes safety for children and pleasant taste.
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