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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1909

Page

5

Yeatman Named General Agent for Insurance Firm

John L Yeatman appointed general agent of the American National Insurance Company of Galveston and will open offices in Anniston. The move strengthens local coverage as the company handles substantial business here. Also notes ManZan for piles sold by J L Wikle and praises National Casualty insurance policies from Detroit represented by Jno L Yeatman at the Columbian Building.

John L,ne American National Insurance Company Galveston Anniston J. L. Wikle National Casualty Insurance Co Detroit Jno L. Yeatman Columbian Building

Christmas Oysters Sealships Ad Alert

A promotional note highlights fashion food and home goods in today’s ads. The column urges careful attention to what you wear eat and buy, labeling the content as a guide to seasonal fads whims and amusements from sealship themed promotions.

Moonshine Stills Destroyed in Shinbone Valley

United States Deputy Collector W. W. Battle seized two operating moonshine stills in Shinbone Valley near Chulafinnee creek. Operators fled. no arrests. Also notes Hayler's Christmas Candies and Anniston Wood & Coal Co. ads with contact details.

United States W. W. Battle Shinbone Valley Chulafinnee Creek

Cater Grocery Company Ad Offers Fresh Candies and Produce

Buy Christmas candies nuts oranges apples raisins at Cater Grocery Company. Big stock, fresh quality aimed to please buyers. Also note Dobbins connected to a store at 26 W Eleventh St with buys sells swaps and repairs. Dee, 22tf

Dobbins Eleventh St Cater Grocery Company Dee

Life policy sales pitch under old Christmas theme

A promotional notice for the National Best Company selling life insurance policies. It urges readers to secure a policy for their widow and orphans before Christmas, listing Jno. L. Yeatman in the Columbian Building as contact.

National Best Company Best Policies Jno L. Yeatman Columbian Building

Eastern Star Election Meeting Set for Thursday Night

All members of the Eastern Star are requested to attend the hall Thursday night at 7:30 to elect officers for 1910. Lunch will be served. Mary L. Sawyer secretary December 22, 1921.

Eastern Star Mary L. Sawyer

Cotton Market Report from Local Exchange

Local cotton market updates show corrected daily figures by W. L. Jones. Prices list strict good middling and good middling with figures partly legible, indicating market activity and price levels.

W. L. Jones Striet

Postmaster Aide W. Bullock Resigns to Enter Insurance

The Atlanta Constitution reports Assistant Postmaster W. Bullock of Atlanta has resigned and will move to Anniston to pursue insurance work. An inquiry in the city yielded no knowledge of the move, and J. A. Douglas of this city, a cousin, knew nothing about Bullock’s plans despite cordial relations. Douglas received a letter from Bullock yesterday that mentioned nothing about the change.

Atlanta Constitution W. \. Bullock Atlanta Anniston Bullock J. A. Douglas Douglas Mr. Bullock

Local residents and visitors noted in Anniston society

Listings show L A Beaty of Wilton and J L Burnett of Gadsden visiting Anniston with several others including Ross W Davis of Atlanta and Byron Griffith of Gadsden. Birth announced for H A Dobbins daughter. multiple comings and goings from nearby cities reported. Pine salve ad by J L Wikle closes the note.

For Sale Second-hand Office Safe Large Size Good Condition

Classified notice records a second-hand office safe for sale cash only with care Star address J. T. T. Dec21 31 and contact at Star office. Also lists Frost Proof Cabbage Plants for sale from South Carolina with orders at Star office by Dec20 tf. Other items include lost bag, lost and found, and turkeys for Christmas from Cater Grocery Company Deelstf.

Care Star A. B Deetott South Carolina Star Office Calhoun County Cater Grocery Company Deelstf

Special Christmas Service at St Luke's Church

Special services at St Luke's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville on Christmas Day include holy communion and a sermon on the incarnation. The eucharistic candles, donated in memory of Miss Ida Williams by Mrs. W. H. Marshall and Mrs. Nannie Duggen, will be dedicated and used for the first time at this service.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Jacksonville W. H. Marshall Nannie Duggen Ida Williams

Sterne's Produce Highlights From California to Michigan

California jumbo very large fine stalks and Michigan sweet hickory small stalks praised as the finest eating Celery in the world. Also mentions hard head lettuce and parsley.

California Michigan

Bride and Groom Visit Anniston for Holidays

Mr and Mrs J M Yarbrough of Chattanooga married yesterday and arrived in Anniston today via Atlanta to spend holidays with uncle M W Woodruff at Twenty first and Noble streets. Woodruff attended the ceremony and has returned home. Weather forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures.

J. M. Yarbrough Chattanooga Anniston Atlanta Mr. Yarbrough M. W. Woodruff Twenty-first Noble Streets Mr. Woodruff

Christmas hat sale at Millinery parlors on West 18th

Miss Grant offers ostrich plumes and special prices for holiday buyers. All trimmed hats available at cost at Millinery parlors located at 28 West Eighteenth street. Dee 22-31.

Star Want Ads Bring Business Draws Hundreds

Hundreds of patrons will testify to the fact that the Star Want Ads bring business to local merchants. The notice highlights strong shopper turnout and sustained economic activity driven by classified listings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yeatman General Agent Sterne's Hayler Elam, Ordway & Houser Anniston Wood & Coal CO Glen Addie Eastern Stars Elect L. A. Beaty Wilton the Alabama John L. Burnett Gadsden F. Redenbeck Birmingham H. W. King of Rockford Ross W. Davis Byron Griffith H. A. Dobbins J. H. Privett W. W. Battle of Fr. G. Warden Alabama J. E. Stanley The Age-Herald Georgia Rebie Massell Mrs. J. Berman Tyler Hill R. Hertz Florida Mobile Edith Foster Tuscaloosa Virginia Bowcock Albert T. Hanna Oklahoma City W. C. Tunstall Deelatt B. Caldwell Noble Street M. B. Wellborn T. M. Draper Oxford F. H. Watson Joseph Eros Weather Forecast Huyser Deel Merry Christmas C. L. Donehue & CO Ott Noble St Nicklette Fhegtre Anniston : Theatorium Red Cross H. N. Wheeler Tenth and Noble Streets Victor K. E. Forbes Piano CO Noble St G. E. Warrick, Mer Stradley & Company Russell
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