Elks Distribute Food and Presents to Many Yesterday
Hundreds enjoyed a substantial meal and attractive gifts provided by the Elks yesterday. Those unable to attend were noted but the event brought cheer to many attendees and locals.
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
1
Elks Christmas Dinner Feeds 1000 With Toys and Favor
The Elks and friends fed about 1000 people at the Milks building Christmas Day with turkey dressing ham and fruit. About 250 dinners were sent to those unable to attend and 250 more were later provided from leftovers. Toys were distributed and many volunteers helped serve meals and gifts to children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annisfen
Elne
Dimarria
Elks
S. ?. Kennedy
Mary and
Laura Kennedy
Annie Brewer
O. H. Parker
Yeasering
Three Wagons Delivering Christmas Mail Jam
Postmaster L. T. Smith hired three wagons and teams to speed delivery of Christmas packages as mail volume spiked. The post office had been open only an hour yesterday creating a Christmas jam, so extra help was requisitioned to clear the backlog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christas
L. T. Smith
eMee
Smith
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised in war letters
Soldiers praised Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet stiff joints burns seals boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. It cures or no pay. Only 25 cents at McHireath Drug Company's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sime
McHireath Drug Company
Smoke the Kennesaw and be happy
A compact note urging readers to call for Kennesaw and seek satisfaction, mentioning cigar dealers and that most shops sell the ma.
For Sale Mule and Horse Offer to G RB Dickert
Classified line announces sale of a mule and a horse with contact by G RB Dickert and a code 21-66 for the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. RB
Dickert
Maj Sproull Passes Away After Brief Illness
Maj Sproull dies yesterday morning after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements pending at local church with military honors expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Sproull
Spreull Rites Held in Rome for Anniston Resident
Mejor C W Spreull died yesterday morning at 10 30 and was buried in Myrtle Hill Rome interment followed a service led by Dr Donald McQueen pastor of First Presbyterian Church Spreull aged nearly 82 had lived in Anniston with his sons and daughters for years and had become beloved locally Funeral party included his sons James Wade J Drayton O W Jr and Griff and daughters Carrie Bessie Mrs N Jordan and Mrs Will Graves with relatives from Memphis Helena and Rome The ceremony marked a quiet end to a long illness with a final peaceful passing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ternoon
Myrtle Hill Cemetery
Donald McQueen
First Presbyterian Church
Rome
W. Spreull, Jr
de, McQueen
James
Wade
J. Drayton
O. W. Jr
Griff
Carrie
Bessie
N. Jordan
Samuel L. Creek
Forrest Sproull
Memphis
Tenn
Mies Carrie Sproull
Helena
Talladega Medal Awarded in Night Drill
Individual drilling of set yielded an award for Glover who won the prize during a Lark Night event at Talladega.
Exhibition and prize drills at Chamber's opera house
The exhibition drill featured squads from Anniston Oxford and Talladega military companies in Talladega with a prize drill won by Sergeant Giever of the Talladega company. Judges Major McConnell and Captain Kennedy praised the three squads and Captains Gardner Barr Harrison Daniels commended the performances. A grand ball followed at the Elk's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giever
Talladega Company
Equade
Ansiston
Oxford
Talladega
Co. L
Tergts
Glover
Lewin
Stockdale and
Private Creek
Haszard
Smith
Aderkeld
Roberts
H. H. McConnell
H. B. Kennedy
Walter Gardner
Barr
Harrison
Anniston
Daniels
Eik
Biall
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited To Stop Cold Early
A drugstore claim urges taking Foley's Honey and Tar at first cold symptoms or after exposure to halt a cold. The ad from McElreath Drug Co promotes the product as always effective when used promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
McElreath
Neither S cored Neither S cored But Yesterday's Football Con test Was a Good One Throughout
Yesterday's football contest drew solid effort from both sides with competitive plays and a tight final sequence. Teams traded drives, the defense held firm, and spectators saw a close finish that highlighted key players and coaching decisions.
Hottest contested Talladega Anniston football clash ends scoreless
The Talladega and Anniston teams produced a hard fought game in front of a large crowd. Balance marked the play with Talladega gaining an edge in interference while Anniston repeatedly pierced Talladega's line. Fumbles hindered scoring and the game finished with no team crossing the goal line. Key Talladega players Powe Harvey and Donahoo starred amid tight defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talladega
Anniston
Bullard
Annnis
Powe
Harvey
Donahoo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peor
Gee
Meon
Weiner
Christ
Lowney
Bellingrath
Head To Foot Outfitters
Carleomas
Mejor C. W. Spreall
Remuaine
Meyer Spronull
The
Lark
Biks
Chamber
Talladegailitary
Annisten
Sawyer the
Shoe Man
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