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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
4
The notice lists the Aniston Evening Star as a daily newspaper published by the Star Printing Company in Aniston with editors and management roles described. It credits the printer and general manager positions and notes publication schedule.
A terse notice cites the Publication Office at Eleventh and Market Street with a VR telephone line. No further names or events are given in the readable fragment.
A reflective piece argues that children’s belief in Santa Claus is vital and that discovering the truth can be painful. It notes poverty may prevent redemption of the myth and warns against ending the enchantment too soon, as childhood joys fade quickly.
The Woodstock iron works transfer to Woodstock Iron and Steel Corporation begins a new era of activity at the Woodstock Plant. The new owners, described as practical and well financed, vow to expand production and develop the plant on a large scale, signaling a bright outlook for Anniston’s industry.
Local Salvation Army officers organize a Christmas dinner and gifts for the poor and call on readers to donate. The Evening Star will publish names and addresses of contributors, with a running list added daily as funds arrive. Contributions listed include amounts from Anniston Elke 25.00, Mrs Adkins 5.00, Knights of Pythias Oxford 5.00, and Jacksonville Normal students 1.30.
Gadsden marks a new public school library opening on Thursday night. Talladega county undergoes a government survey while a Christmas rush prompts eight new city policemen. Captain J M Elliott is ill though not seriously, and Dr McCormack notes Anniston’s hospital need. Santa Claus warns bad children to mend, and a civil suit sees Southern Grocery of Demopolis suing Cassell’s mill of Gadsden for 1500 dollars for breach of contract.
An alarming situation arises from neglected clogged bowels and liver as constipation becomes chronic. Dring New Life Pills are promoted as the best regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Elam Ordway Houser, West End Drug Co., and Scarbrough Drug Co. for 25 cents.
Albert T. Patrick, whose death sentence was commuted to life, is not crazy, says prison superintendent Collins. He reports Patrick talks a lot and seeks notoriety but remains sane, despite Governor Higgins suggesting the long confinement may have strained him.
Sunday school 9 30 a m. B A 6 p m preaching 11 a m and 7 p m morning subject Whisky and the Dispensary evening A Runaway Let all who promised subscription on the 1900 bring their subscriptions on Sunday morning if possible A G Spinks Pastor.
Parker Memorial Baptist Church at Corner Twelfth Street and Quintard Avenue announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m BY U at 6 p m preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m Pastor J H Foster delivers morning sermon He Was Moved with Compassion evening sermon title They Shall Shine
The Church of Christ on Eleventh Street near Wilmer holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 11 a m and 7 p m Christian Endeavor at 3 p m and a Wednesday midweek prayer meeting at 7 45 p m Rev Belt White is the pastor.
Rev Noah Stevens pastor and Berry Brown superintendent announce weekly services at the corner of Eleventh and Parkwrists. Preaching at 11 am and 7 pm with other meetings on second Sundays and Saturdays. Sunday school 9 45 am and A B at 3 pm. All welcome.
Services at Sacred Heart church occur every Sunday at 10 am except the second Sunday when mass is at 7 am. On the second Sunday mass is at Jacksonville at 9:30 am. Rev. Hugh A. O'Brien.
The congregation at First Presbyterian, Tenth and Quintard, invites all to morning service at 11 o clock with subject Spiritual Power and evening service at 7 o clock on God Manifest in the Flesh. Rev J G Anderson is pastor elect and welcomes all.
Pirst Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 11 a m and evening service at 7 p m Reverend J D Simpson serves as pastor through the church notes for the community.
Corner Brown avenue and Fifteenth street church outlines Sunday school at 9 30 a m. preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Endeavor at 3 30 p m W A Daniel is pastor.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J D Kirby as superintendent Preaching at 3 p m on the 2d and 4th Sundays Rev W W Heflin is the pastor This entry records the church service times and leadership.
Rev. Mr. Smeed serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
Twinemont Baptist Church at Corner Twine and Sheppard streets offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching each Sunday at 11 a m and 7 p m Pastor J B Keown administers services.
W. S. Dowdell of 218 North Twelfth Street Gadsden Alabama testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his headaches backache dizziness and colic pains when other remedies failed. He praises the medicine for purifying the blood relieving kidney pains and urges others to remember the name Doan's. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes the product for the United States.
Personal notes show G. J. Garvin and W. W. Warren of Rock Run visiting for holidays. Walker Reynolds of Auburn returns home for the holidays. Ray Knight Sr., a former Ami zonian, in the city for the holidays. Charlie Murphy expected home from Montgomery Sunday. W. H. Jackson returned from Atlanta. L. B. Parsons of Woodstock Birmingham in the city. M. B. Frank and family from Wilbur Washington staying in Alabama. Roy L. Woodruff of the University of Alabama at home for holidays, works at Anniston Trading Company.
Floodhounds from Oklahoma City have been brought to pursue the killer after President Roosevelt discharged troops for Brownsville riots. Tronahoo & Co. operate coal sales with phone contact 82.
A variety of gas and electric reading lamps are offered as Christmas gifts with attractive designs and reasonable prices. The Anniston Electric and Gas Company at 10th and Noblests promises delivery on Christmas morning.
Special to the Star from El Reno Oklahoma reports Captain Edgar B. Macklin of the 25th United States Infantry was shot twice and badly wounded last night by a Black assailant. The shooter is believed to be a member of a local group.
Official statistics show English widows sought in matrimony are fewer than in the past. In 1870 widows were 21.1 per 1000 marriages, now the figure has fallen to 12.5 per 1000.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as preventing blood poisoning and curing a severe neck sore. A merchant from Rensselaersville New York cites Seth Burch of this place as healed by the salve. Available for 25 cents at local druggists Elam Ordway Houser Westha Drug Co. Searbrough Drug Co.
The proverb urges starting each day with a fresh mindset and filling it with pleasant memories. It emphasizes intentional thoughts and optimistic habits to shape the day ahead.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or harmful drugs and has a 30 year reputation for treating colds croup and whooping cough. It emphasizes safety for small children and pleasant taste. sold by J. L. Wikle.
Dutch colonial expansion is described as achieving vast territory gains with Holland’s colonies allegedly sixfold larger than the mother country, highlighting a perception of imperial growth and dominance.
Mail carrier E. G. Case of Canton Center Conn says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king of all for croup and a sure treat for coughs and colds with no bad after effects The ad notes it is for sale by J L Wikle.
The excerpt notes long experience teaching not to take advice too seriously when a friend asks for counsel to uncover his intended course of action in given circumstances.
A glowing endorse ment for Chamberlains Cough Remedy cites prompt relief for colds and croup. Mrs Humphreys of Alice Cape Colony notes its effectiveness for her family and recommends the product sold by J L Wikle.
The report notes about 400 bowling clubs across Scotland with 23 located in Glasgow. The data underscores Glasgow as a dense hub for the sport within the nation.
S A Brown of Bennettsville S C testifies the medicine restored his wife to health after years of dyspepsia and a chronically torrid liver. It cures chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder troubles. Sold with guarantee by several drug firms at 50 cents.
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