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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

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Christmas observance in Anniston churches

Christmas will be observed in Anniston with church services across Grace Church and Seymour Chapel. Grace Church plans 7 30 a m holy communion and 11 a m morning prayers with a second communion. Bishop C M Beckwith will preach at the mid day service and administer the rite of consecration. The children’s Christmastide service is set for Saturday at 3 30 p m with festive events to follow at Noble Institute. Offerings go to the diocesan fund for disabled clergy widows and orphans. The West End Union Sunday school at Seymour Chapel will present a Christmas Star program focusing on the star and the shepherd of Bethlehem led by Prof J O Beavenkirk Jr.

Anniston C. M. Beckwith D. D Alabama Noble Institute Angela West End Union Seymour Chapel J. O. Beavenkirk, Jr

Birmingham court case on witness protection and McLeod

A Birmingham court case began on an annual Christmas journey with a trial date of December 6. Judge Joynes sustains the censorship and insists assaults are a matter for the state to pursue, discharging McLeod while hinting at contempt powers for the district court and a later ruling on that issue.

Birmingham Randolph Jones

Santa Claus Narrowly Averts Delay On World Tour

Santa Claus departed at 2:50 p m on Christmas Eve and, aided by liniment on Blitzen, resumed his journey after a potential delay. He will visit Anniston at 11 45 tonight and Nashville to shed the sleigh for faster wheels. He plans gifts for Elk and Sandis children as he travels to Wayville tomorrow afternoon.

Toyville Akoric Criole Santa Clause Blitzen Santa Cove Anniston The Elk’s Val Chriss Wattteen

Salvation Army to serve 500 at tomorrow’s free dinner

The Salvation Army plans a noon meal for 250 to 500 people, with a full turkey to coffee menu. Serving begins 11 45 tomorrow and continues until all guests are seated. Capt and Mrs Patty have organized the charity dinner and will extend baskets to those unable to attend.

Salvation Army Capt Patty

Dr Wiley Glover Dies After Illness At 83

Dr Wiley Glover longtime Calhoun county resident and Civil War veteran died last night at 7 at his son’s home. He leaves two sons H B Glover and W A Glover and will be buried after a 9 o clock funeral at the Presbyterian church in Jacksonville.

Wiley Glover Carloun County Sit Dr. Glover Calhoun County H. B. Glover W. A. Glover Talladegs Presbyterian Church Jacksonville

Christmas Tree at Sacred Heart Church Tomorrow Night

A Christmas tree for the children will be held at Sacred Heart Church tomorrow night starting at 6 o'clock. The event will be followed by a musical entertainment featuring St Michael and All Angels.

Sacred Heart Church

Pope BiComis Sudden Ill While Receiving Cardinal

London December 24 The Exchange Telegraph reports the pope suddenly fell ill during a consistory. He was briefly unable to speak and, after the address, was carried from the throne for medical attention.

London the Exchange Telegraph Company Cardinale Capsu'e

Christmas Exercises at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church

A Christmas program at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church starts at 7 p m on Christmas night. Pastor J S Hall invites all to attend and enjoy the exercises.

Cumberland Presbyterian Church J. S. Hall

Sacred Heart Church Christmas Services Listed

Sacred Heart Church announces Christmas Day services with a 7 am mass and a 9 30 am high mass and sermon. Millard's Mass will be sung.

Millard

McLeod Case Reversed in 1901 Anniston Indictment

The Montgomery report notes A. N. McLeod faced accusation in Anniston in fall 1901 for assaulting U S Commissioner G Br Riadeolph after binding him over to the grand jury for an offense. He was indicted in the district court proceedings.

Montgomery Anniston

Football Game Tomorrow Between Anniston and Oxford

The Anniston and Oxford football teams will contest tomorrow afternoon with both squads in good trim after strong training. A large crowd is expected to witness what promises to be an interesting game. Miller Drug Co notes Foley's Honey and Tar relief anecdote for membranous croup, urging substitutes be refused.

Anniston Oxford C. W. Lynch Winchester Ind Foley Miller Drug Co

Four-room cottage for sale by R M Ingram Co

Immediate cash sale offer for a new four room cottage priced at 8650 dollars. Owner moving away from the city. listing shows R M Ingram & Co Real Estate Constantine Building as the agent.

R. M. Ingram & Co Real Fatate Constantiine

Primate of all England Dead

The Most Reverend Frederick Temple archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all England has died after a period of illness. He had served as a leading church figure and his passing ends a long tenure at the helm of the Anglican hierarchy.

England London Mea Frederick Temple Canterbury All England

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