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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
4
Isidore Collat of Bavannak Ga argues in The Boot and Shoe Recorder that evening newspapers reach busy customers, especially women, who read after dinner while chores finish. He notes morning papers miss this audience and says Sunday editions only serve outside trade, while he uses Sunday mornings to reach out of town customers.
A Galashiels joiner regarded as the laziest in Scotland was laid in his coffin by shopmates after repeated dismissals. En route to burial they met a farmer who teased him about eating boiled potatoes. The man asked if they were peeled, and the farmer replied no. The amused crowd urged them on.
From the Royal Academy of Belgium comes guidance for smokers advising against moist tobacco as nicotine escapes with the vapor and is not decomposed. It also cautions against fasting or shortly before meals and recommends using specific mouthpieces on cigars and cigarettes.
Three registrars under the new constitution are named L. W. Grant of Angiston Frank Sheford of Oxford and Robert E. Tomlin of Piedmen. Influential recommendations were sent to Montgomery today and appointments are expected tomorrow.
Charlie Reidinger fifteen year old son of J. R. Reidinger died after a brief illness from pneumonia following a cold. Funeral set for tomorrow at 1 p m with burial at Antioch. He was a bright and promising lad beloved by friends and comrades. Sympathies extended to the family.
The trial begins amid expectations of fifty witnesses with the defendant entering a not guilty plea. Dr. J F Robbins testified first, describing the wound to Mr. Bradford and evidence of a struggle, including a broken table, spilled items, and a dented iron tool near the vestibule door.
Checeevee resident Mr. R. bl. Hogies, public figure in the area, was a visitor to Anniston yesterday. W. A. Thomas from Jenifer, F. Hoke of Atlanta, and T. J. Edwardae of Jenifer were also in the city yesterday. Jolie Palmer traveled to Heflin for the day. Clay Davis left for a Birmingham business trip. D. Allen returned from the road to spend holidays at home. W. J. Besser of Atlanta is in town today. Joe B. Lagarde returned from Rock Springs today, while Capt. T. Bush of Birmingham, president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron, was a business visitor. Meats and game available at Rayfield & Hunter. Wanted two rooms, furnished or unfurnished, apply 9154 Noble Street. Suits by Boyer Mtwell advertised.
Love and Little announce a new drug store at 118 West Tenth Street just west of the Daisy saloon. O A Love returns from Buford Georgia with his family to resume residence in Aniston and Oxford. W L Little, a popular drummer, will travel while Love manages the store. The firm promises a good location and likely strong business.
The Queen & Crescent System south of Meridian inaugurated October 28 a rapid Meridian to Shreveport schedule. The line splits toward Texas reducing travel time to Lexus from 7 to 12 hours via Southern Railway fast train No. 37. Tickets info available from local agents.
An old advertisement for Cascarets Candy Cathartic features the slogan C. C. C. on every tablet. It warns buyers that the product is not sold in bulk and urges customers to seek authentic Cascarets from druggists for 10 cents, cautioning against counterfeit versions.
Stock taken up for running at large under city laws will be sold at the city hall Friday the 20th at noon to cover pound fees unless owners claim and pay charges. Items include a blue sow with mark, a sandy boar, a black boar, and several barrows with various marks. Chief of Police.
Unsigned OCR fragment describes a mob action and a medical or health related event with unclear names and places. The legible parts point to a chaotic scene and a possible local incident requiring clarification. No definitive persons or organizations are readable to identify.
The Southern railway and Ala baton Great Southern railroad offer one and one third fare round trips from all points for visits during Christmas holidays. Tickets sold December 23 24 25 26 1901 and January 1 1902 with final return by January 31 1902. Officers advertise home printing services and coal sales by local firms.
A Winchester Indiana resident claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills cured his wife after doctors failed. The note praises relief from stomach and liver troubles, constipation and headaches and notes availability at McElreath Deng Co’s drug store.
Sterling silver handled nail and tooth brushes files knives and button hooks offered at 50 cents worth 25 cents, a bargain item listed in the sale.
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