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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
4
Capt J B Rewards and John H Draper returned from Girard after investigating alleged prohibition violations. They destroyed four large stills, convicted one operator, and found 800 pounds of sugar with other paraphernalia for making illicit liquor. The offender’s wagon and team were confiscated and awaits federal grand jury action.
Anniston notices advertise Orris flour with a positive refund guarantee if customers are not satisfied. The ad also promotes St Regis coffee and Muscial Recital at Parker Memorial Baptist Church featuring Messiah and Elijah numbers performed with the “new Edison.” Admission is free.
At All High Class Groceries Anniston Mercantile Co offers suit and coat bargains. All suits and coats sold at bargain prices with quality broadcloth and velours. Ullman Bros.
The body of Corporal Carl W. Dudley of Company A 116th Infantry died at the base hospital Saturday night. Dudley, 19, was regarded as an efficient soldier and had served in the army less than a year. The death occurred in Staunton Washington according to Bagley Stanley officials.
A large sugar shipment is received with contact by J A Sewell. The note lists phone numbers 141 and 151 for inquiries or orders.
Oxanna Lodge Knight of Pythias prepares for its regular meeting with the semi annual election of officers. Officers will be installed for the next term at the first January meeting. A full attendance is requested and visitors will receive a cordial welcome.
Chas. Perez manager invites customers from New Orleans and Mobile to try fresh oysters on the half shell along with other seasonal seafood. They offer delivery of all orders and promote New Orleans Horseradish. Located at 911 Noble St with phone 1063.
Montreal December 17 Canada votes on conscription as the Union Government led by Sir Robert Borden seeks re election. Sir Wilfrid Laurier Liberal opposition vows to delay the conscription law while 250000 soldiers in the trenches and women relatives of troops cast their ballots in their first election. The soldier vote is seen as pivotal to the outcome.
Notices urge women to order meats and groceries from Hunter Bros and Allman Bros. J A Sevedal lists sugar shipments. phones 141 and 151. Items priced 1.00 to 2.00 in colors. Address 173 Silk Holipay mentioned.
Mrs. Jackson III Mrs. Reese J Jackson is ill at the Yeatman home on F Street She recently moved to housekeeping at Seventh and Wilmer streets and is now staying with her mother until she recovers
An odd classified snippet notes a contact line reading if you want sugar phone 221 and mentions the case style v Reaves. It reads like a brief notice or ad item with a private party contact. The readable details are the phrase if you want sugar and the numbers 8S and 221.
The Y M C A page details a new war service league in Anniston with clubs forming comfort kit drives for soldiers, garments for orphans, literature and comforts for men, and care for families. Leaders include Miss Mary Lou Morgan and Miss Katie Belle Kilby with a Wednesday Study Club committee aiding the effort.
The article notes a peace meeting of socialists continuing from page one and mentions political disagreement within the movement, hinting at factions and upcoming actions. It references Bolsheviki prepared for stern prison measures and a quote attributed to Foreign Minister Trot sky about growing terror and a future pivot to harsher methods.
The Leighton avenues Baptist church will hold a special service next Sunday night with a collection to aid the needy of Oxanna. The church and Sunday school drop the Christmas tree this year to direct efforts toward helping the unfortunate and those in need.
Chamberlain presses Crozier on delays in arming the army, noting funds for rifles and machine guns were not converted into actual weapons. Crozier defends that rifles lag behind pistol purchases and target practice, while promising front line readiness despite shortages.
Testimony details how beet sugar from the west blocked eastern access and how cane sugar refiners resist cheaper competition. Reed notes the sugar trust controls 40 percent of cane output and three sevenths of beet production. Counsellor Polk ends session with a secret meeting, then adjourns until 2 p.m.
New and delicious Vomyelan Olive Sauce invites shoppers to request a bottle from their grocer. Distinct from other sauces, it highlights a unique flavor profile and product appeal.
A letter from readers praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and urges publishing reports to help others. The writer emphasizes a warm desire to be useful and to share beneficial remedies with those in need.
New York December 17 Gaston B of the late Mrs Maude A King a wealthy widow may be indicted for forgery and embezzlement. District Attorney Swan said he believes Mrs Kings will was forged and funds embezzled. He will confer with Assistant Attorney Dooling before acting.
New York cotton opens firm on December at 29.90 up 30, January 28.85 up 10, March 28.50 up 12, May 28.25 up 10. West and South buying orders built up over the weekend. Traders cover shorts in near positions. selling is scattered and few contracts ride.
Senator Penrose charged in the senate that a scandal exists in the farm loan bank system and that the banks are in virtual bankruptcy. He opposed the Hollis bill urged by Secretary McAdoo for large government purchases of farm bonds, signaling a partisan fight over rural credit policy.
A mild nasal throat salve named Eucapine Salve helps keep babies noses clear and germs at bay. Doctors note it prevents secretions from accumulating and reducing risks of earache and throat complications. sold in Anniston by Wikle Drug Co. for twenty five cents per large jar.
Miss Mary E Sent executive secretary of the national Public Health Nursing group and supervising nurse of U S public health nurses will address Anniston on Wednesday afternoon at 4 in the YWCA club rooms on Noble Street. She will discuss "the wartime nurse of the Red Cross nurse" and has an important message for the public. Tea will be served after.
At the regular weekly Oxford B Y P U meeting officers were elected for the next term. Names include Willie Clarke president Hester Faulkner vice president Glover Johnson secretary treasurer Farrow Gauntt corresponding secretary Annie Robb Lattrell Bible readers leader Elale Dodd Troop leader Eugene Cooper and Willie Mattison organist Lula Gauntt librarian Trene Gauntt.
For sale a working water power mill with mill house cottage shop building spring and about ten acres. One mile from Whitney station St Clair county possession at once. Money maker about 1200 cash needed balance arranged. Contact Cid L Benson Whitney Alabama. For sale Ford five passenger in good repair cash terms apply Lt J Spence Phelps Camp McClellan. For sale two desirable lots South Anniston on car line first front contact C L McRae 1626 Walnut Ave phone 364.
An aid for fullness after meals advises taking one Chamberlains Tablet to aid digestion and prevent overfullness.
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