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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
In Anniston the Salvation Army and Elks lodge hosted a Christmas dinner for the city's needy. The hall was decorated in festive fashion and a noon meal served about 11:45. Guests received gifts and fruit baskets as committees ensured all were cared for. The event showcased community charity and thanks went to Capt. and Mrs. Piterson for organizing the effort.
Tomorrow and Monday mark Children's Day events with open air gatherings at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., meetings at Meeting Hall and various subevents. Highlights include a 4 p.m. session on David, an open air at 6 45 p.m., and a 7 30 p.m. Children's Day talk on The Child Samuel. A large demonstration and Christmas tree event are planned for Monday night.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes about 150 cases entered on the city docket in the forty eight hours ending at midnight last night. Those allowed to bond without being brought to the grand jury numbered between 87 and 200 arrests over the two days.
A man, described as a prominent neighbor and the son of EB, died last night at the Scotia apartments following a dispute with his cousin. Neighbors report he was seen with family members earlier, and police were notified as the scene was secured.
A spirited game yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd at Saceball Park as Anniston and Oxford fought for supremacy. The teams played hard yet remained mostly clean with a few injuries and bruises. refereed by Paul Siohet.
Real estate notice indicates a new four room cottage offered by R M Oerdin Co. The listing highlights a cottage with four rooms advertised for sale at 150.00 currency units. Local real estate firm asserts ownership and availability through representative building services.
In Mates New York on December 26 four persons were burned to death in Julius King’s house at Piercefield Adirondacks a pulp and paper town. Mrs TM J McGovern King’s eldest daughter and her three children sleeping on the lower floor perished as the fire spread before escape. King and his wife and a few boarders on the upper floor escaped by jumping from windows.
Mr W B McKinney of this city married Miss Lona White at her parents home in Marshall North Carolina The couple plan to return to the city for their future home The notice also touts a patent medicine P P P praising its health benefits and availability through Bell Weatherly Co and J L Wikie.
President Castro telegraphed from La Victoria his acceptance to submit all pending difficulties to arbitration by The Hague tribunal with conditions. The blockade must cease and seized vessel Meet must be returned to Venezuela. The message was sent to Washington, where the proposal originated.
In Gadsden Alabama on December 26 rumors say the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company plans to build a new furnace. The firm already operates two furnaces in the town and runs ore mines here and at Attalla, supplying many plants nearby.
The Armiston Trades' Council will hold a very important meeting tonight and all members are urged to be present. The call emphasizes the need for attendance to discuss urgent trade issues and council affairs.
Mr N T Hammeth and Miss Nannie Kirkes wed last night at the home of Rev. C G Crowder. The ceremonies joined by the minister and the couple rest with families near the Net and Trine mill, promising a life of happiness amid friends and well wishes.
Christmas has become a pleasant memory in Anniston with fitting services across churches. People from all walks of life joined in the day’s pleasure and rejoicing, with no unpleasant incidents reported. Businesses and workers returned to duties the next morning refreshed.
Prof Jacob H Forney of Usherd of Alabama was killed near Springville Alabama in an accidental rifle discharge while visiting wife’s relatives. He formerly led a boys high school and later led the State Normal College at Jacksonville. The family mourns his loss and his burial is planned in Jacksonville.
Mr. Jesse Evans of the city and Miss Susie Belle Ingram were married Tuesday at Marvin Alabama. The groom is a fine young man from Anniste and well liked. The bride is sister of Mos T.O. and A. J. Ingram and regarded as pretty and accomplished. The couple have many friends who extend good wishes.
An advertisement from Salt Lake City by R. H. Foster promotes Herbine as a cure. The fragment references medical claims and urges readers to try the product, mentioning Stamford and Oxford, Alabama figures Wikie and J. B. Peyton.
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