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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1909

Page

5

Dinnerless in Birmingham Delays Two Engagements

A gentleman from Anniston was due in Birmingham at noon to attend two engagements but a train delay of one hour and 35 minutes caused him to miss both. Dr. J. C. Hiden, supplying at Parker Memorial Baptist Church, said he would spend the weekend with his son in Idlewild in Birmingham. Public notices mention Pine salve Carbolized sold by J. L. Wikle and Elam Ordway Houser Christmas candies. Aniston schools begin holidays December 23 to January 3 with special Christmas exercises. R. O. Watson advertises coal delivery services.

Anniston Birmingham J. C. Hiden Parker Memorial Baptist Church Idlewild Magic City

Superior Chase & Sanborn Coffees Sold at Sterne's

A catalog of Chase & Sanborn coffee varieties available at Sterne's in Anniston including Little Cuba at 17 4?¢ per pound , Perfection Blend at 25¢ per pound , Old Government Java and Modia at 35¢ per pound with 3 pounds for $1.00 and Seal Brand at 75¢ for 2 pounds. The ad claims higher value than competing brands at similar prices.

Chase & Sanborn Cuba Anniston Seal Brand Sterne’s

Cotton market prices and local insurance sales

The Cotton Market lists daily prices with strict good middling at 15 and 143-4 to 147-8. J L Yeatman, general agent, promotes American National Life and Endowment policies in the Columbian Building. Decl5tf

W. L. Jones

Railroad official visits city to review union station renovation

Superintendent T. E. Brooks of the Alabama Mineral Division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad stayed in the city overnight. He did not conduct business, but an attempt was made to discuss renovating the union station, though he left early this morning without leaving his car.

T. E. Brooks Alabama Mineral Division Louisville and Nashville Railroad Mr. Brooks Union Station Louisville and Nashville

ManZan Piles Remedy Sold by J. L. Wikle

Claim that ManZan is effective for piles. Notes extensive use and satisfactory results. Product is sold by J. L. Wikle.

J. L. Wikle

New Coal and Wood Yard Advertises Best Deals

Anniston Wood and Coal Co announces a new yard offering the best coal and wood at the least price. Located at Seventh and Glen Addie, phone 337.

Anniston Wood & Coal CO Glen Addie

Polly’s Circus Comes to Noble Theater for Christmas Run

J. M. Abrams, Polly of the Circus advance man, announces the road’s biggest production as Polly and its cast head to the Noble for matinee and night performances on Christmas. Noble’s manager receives praise for securing the attraction.

Polly J. M. Abrams Circus Noble Theater Noble

Anniston Announces Holiday Theater Offering with Carload of Horses

The theater loving public in Anniston is invited to a holiday attraction featuring a carload of horses. The production is a revival of a show that originally ran in New York City for over fourteen months.

Anniston New York City

Mrs. Sallie Bates Dies at 73 From Pneumonia

Mrs. Sallie Bates died this morning at 10:15 at her son T. J. Bates home located at Twentieth and Moore streets. Funeral tomorrow at 2:30 at Four Mile church with Rev. Andrew Johnson officiating and burial in Four Mile cemetery. She was 73. Advertised pills appear in the notice.

Sallie Bates T. J. Bates Twentieth Moore Streets Four Mile Church Andrew Johnson Four Mile Cemetery

Fine Lot of White Holland Turkeys for Christmas

Cater Grocery Company offers a fine lot of White Holland turkeys raised in Calhoun County. The birds are large and among the best seen, ideal for Christmas. Dec litt

Calhoun County Cater Grocery Company

Presbyterians Establish Tuberculosis Sanatorium

The South western Sanatorium, perched above the Rio Grande and near the mountains, is a year old with favorable results. Church leaders urge generous support from men of means to fund this greatly needed facility and help those diagnosed with tuberculosis who lack resources.

Christ Southwestern Sanatorium Rio Grande

Holidays Bring More Injuries, National Casualty Promises Prompt Payouts

For Christmas holidays. More injuries occur at this time of the year than at most any other. If you are protected with an Accident and Health policy in the National Casualty Company, the loss will not be so great. Claims adjusted and paid promptly. J. L. Yeatman, Agent, Columbian Building. Decliff.

National Casualty Company J.L. Yeatman Columbian Building

May They Glide Well Gretna Green Marriage Note

Mr. Hendrick Coleman formerly of this city now residing in Gadsden wed Miss Minnie Glidewell of Sedden at 11 a m today in the residence of Elijah Knighton. Minister Bert White officiated. The marriage described as a Gretna Green affair. The couple left for Gadsden to reside.

Hendrick Coleman Gadsden Minnie Glidewell Sedden Elijah Knighton Bert White Gretna Green

Union Club Meets Delivers Address On Civic Duty

President Frank Farley spoke before the Union Club at its regular meeting. Delegates were appointed to attend city council sessions and other matters were transacted. The club aims to teach voters their duties as enfranchised citizens.

Union Club Frank Farley Farley

New Pastor Arrives at First Methodist Church

Rev. George Stoves is the new pastor of the First Methodist church arriving with his family expected tomorrow. He will deliver his first sermon at 11 o clock next Sunday.

George Stoves First Methodist Church

Presbyterians Fund Tent Cottage Sanatorium Plan

The article describes a sanatorium plan by the Presbyterian church to aid consumptive patients with inadequate means. It would use inexpensive tent cottages costing about 250 dollars each, staffed by a resident physician and manager on modest salaries. The facility would operate on an endowment of 100000 dollars, offering five dollar weekly rates for up to one hundred patients, far cheaper than private sanatoriums. Trustees include Rev. Hugh A. Cooper and Judge John R. McFie, with endorsement from church bodies.

Synod General Assembly of the Church Hugh A. Cooper Albuquerque N. M R. H. Collier Cashier State National Bank John

Notable Clergy and Medical Figures Attend Arizona Event

Dr. W. P. Sipe and Rev. George Logie Douglass are listed among attendees in Phoenix, Arizona, with references to play staff and regional involvement, indicating a local religious and medical community gathering.

Notable visitors converge on Anniston from across the region

Local social notes list arrivals and guests. Pr G LaFayette from St Louis, Kyle Elrod and Kirby Smith from Gadsden visited Anniston today. Others include J G Braselton from Chattanooga and J L Hang from Montgomery.

Pr. G. LaFayette St. Louis Kyle Elrod Kirby Smith Gadsden Anniston

French Bank Leader’s Widow Murdered Near Paris

Mme Gonin, widow of the former Bank of France president, was found murdered in a railway carriage between Toulouse and Paris. The body showed severe mutilation and a violent struggle. The case remains baffling to investigators.

Paris Mme. Gonin Bank of France Touloise

For Sale Cheap Treod Second Hand Phaeton Buggy

Found a door key picked up in the post office. Key can be recovered at Star office on payment for this notice.

H. B. Glover Leighton Avenue Deels Star Office

Mrs Ward Turns Domestic, Shrugs London Hostess Duties

Mrs John Ward, daughter of White law Reid the ambassador to England, after the birth of her child, is increasingly domestic and her friends fear she may never resume her role as London's leading hostess.

John Ward Whitelaw Reid England London

Cruiser Prairie Sets Sail for Nicaragua

Philadelphia dispatch reports the cruiser Prairie sailed from League Inland Navy Yard with marines bound for Nicaragua. The crew cheered as the schooner passed the isolated spot where she was stranded a week earlier with another marine detachment.

Philadelphia Prairie League Inland Navy Yard Nicaragua

High grade coal offered by RKO and Watson

Prompt delivery and reasonable prices advertised for high grade coal with telephone contact 72 and Novitt as the agent.

R. O. Watson RKO Watson Telephone 72 Novitt

Lumber Supply Offer With Prompt Delivery

The speaker promises prompt and high quality lumber to satisfy any size order. They assure no disappointment in delivery or product quality and invite immediate orders.

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Rere Ay Ai SARS Selah Hoyser Elam, Ordway & Houser American National J. L. Yeatman Brooks Huyser Russia THE Anniston : Theatorium Biograph Ents M’intyre’s L. L. Sutherlin of Knight of Ironnton Alabama J. G. Braselton Chattanooga J. 1 Hang of Montgomery Warren Rome R. T. Anderson Bhalers A. C. ‘Chesney Bessie Blair Geneva Reed W. ©. Tunstall Deelstt H. Drake Detroit Mich Robinson’s Book Store H. C. Lynch Ninth and Gurnee
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