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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1914

Page

5

Fire at Dearborn Oil Mill Suppresses Minor Damage

District report notes a small blaze at the Dearmanville oil mill caused by testing fire. Mrs Kendrick and family’s home nearby suffered fire damage as guests visited. Mayor Wikle urged city officials to boost Christmas cheer by presenting generous presents to families.

Oxford Deerd Kendrick Dearmanville Arthur Mferrison Fantite Wetewoven Annieterm

Duke Sethoo Improvement Association Teaches Party at School

The ladies of the Duke Sethoo Improvement Association plan a techey party at the school house at 7:20 Saturday evening. Prizes will be awarded for the tackiest boy or man attending. Fortunes will be told and refreshments provided. The public is invited.

Duke Sethoo Improvement Association Betieming

Sunday Service At Fifth Ward Presbyterian Church

Mr Alexander will fill his regular appointment Sunday at the Fifth Ward Presbyterian church and the general public is cordially invited to attend the services. For paints and varnishes call 797 at Paint Glass and Builders Supply Co. Omega Flour is recommended for Christmas baking and orders for Pig Hams should be placed before Christmas. Mr M E Glagner, a well known railroad man, has been confined to his room for several days by illness and friends hope to see him soon.

Alexander Fifth Ward Presbyterian Church M. Ee Glagner Agala Bood

Christmas Operetta At Noble Institute

The Cruise of the Trundle Bed a four character operetta will be performed by pupils of the primary department at the Noble Institute on Saturday evening. The public is invited to attend.

Noble Institute

Fire truck order approved by city council

The city council authorized Mayor Wikle to buy a new fire truck from the American LaFrance Motor Truck Company for about five hundred. the recently purchased vehicle four years old will be sold. A new fire company is expected to be organized to replace the old Company No. 12 in the Third ward.

West Rameton Noartee Thira

Forces Report German Retreat Amid Artillery Push

A war item notes artillery pressure and conflicting reports of German forces retreating, with the Belgian front line repeatedly reinforced as part of ongoing engagements. The fragment suggests confirmation of retreat claims while observers describe renewed German counterattacks and troop movements.

Ramee

Mayor Wikle and Mallory Attend Birmingham Meeting

Mayor J L Wikle and Councilman J We Mallory traveled to Birmingham for a Municipal Law league committee meeting chaired by Commissioner James Weatherly. They also attended the Montgomery League session in Tuscaloosa and were named to a committee studying mining tax issues. They expect to return to Anniston Saturday morning.

J. L

Charity Drives Aid for Needy in Anniston

In Anniston the spirit of charity is strong with local committees reporting a relief fund value around $740 raised and more pledges. The city is divided into districts for accountable distribution to all needy residents regardless of race color or religion, supported by two main local organizations to prevent widespread suffering.

Anniston Beeberian Relief Joea

Special Prices on Dry Cleaning Items Listed

From the text the Anniston laundry advertises special prices on dry cleaning services and garments including men coats suits skirts and boy’s suits with discounted rates and mention of cleaners and dryers.

Anniston Stream Taundry

Cotton Loan Plan Detailed by Heflin and Harding

The discussion covers state and local committees across the South for a cotton loan program. Banks would issue six to eight cents a pound loans on beiss cotton, with loans arranged for up to 100 bales per applicant. Heflin notes the fund is ready and available immediately. American cotton in Germany has risen to 19 cents a pound, hinting at rising prices after Christmas.

Mer Heflin Harding South Germany Mr. Heflin Cottom

Charity Session in Dothan Raises 300 For Needy Families

City officials gathered for a relief fund session in Dothan on December 1 as they raised 300 to aid indigent families. The drive will be funded by city employees rather than the city treasury, showing local goodwill and cooperation with the City Relief Fund.

Fiothan Dothan

Christmas church program at First Presbyterian

The First Presbyterian Church plans a Christmas program next Sunday at 7 15 PM featuring a large chorus, Sunday school orchestra, and Christ like recitations. Proceeds benefit Armiston and nearby needy families with gift wrapping and white paper packages prepared in advance.

First Presbyterian Christina Echorus Clase Sanday Shoal Orchestra Ageeeropriate Christ Rae Seleewest Givah Armiston Wriice

Unclear Fragments From Legal Notice Surface Ambiguity

A fragmented OCR item hints at a decision worth airings and emery views. The readable text provides no concrete names, dates, places, or actions, leaving the outcome and parties unspecified.

Preacher Refuses Ruling On Church Dispute

A county magistrate refused to consider claims in a church dispute involving the New Elm Colored Pragetist church and Rev. Will Hagwetty. The church officially removed Hawtsretty. Hingpett is to be discharged. The case was sent to higher authorities for further action by state boards.

Montgomery Ber Poare Pallet Chareh Will Hagwetty Hingpett Margets Tate Pylfortier

Wan Ad Values and Payment Offer

Wan Ads promote value in campaigns and promise payment. The note states it will pay for use of the ads and invites engagement.

Fort ND That Magnificent Flour Makes Cakes Sweet

Fragmentary text describes flour quality and baking results for cakes and bread. Readable phrases imply a local advertisement style promoting Fort ND flour.

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