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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1909

Page

4

Society Wedding Unites Miss Malline Bradford and Prof Scott Lyon

At a suburban home Dr and Mrs William Bradford hosted the wedding uniting Miss Malline Bradford and Prof Scott Cary Lyon with Dr John W Stagg performing the ring ceremony. Attendants included Almira Parker maid of honor and Mary Bradford bridesmaid with visitors from Rome Anniston Louisville and Cave Spring. The ceremony featured singing by Eloise Robinson and a piano piece by Mary Lake Sheldon. The couple departed for a visit to Clarksville before settling in Anniston.

Malline Bradford Scott Cary Lyon William Bradford John W. Stagg Anniston Walker Chidsey Rome Almira Parker Will Chideey Mary Bradford Misa Bessie Lyon Columbus Henry Bradford Walker Bradford V. Runyan Memphis Tenn Bradford Eloise Robinson Mary Lake Sheldon Bunyan J. A. Lyon Clarkaville, Tenn William G. Baeger Louisville Seaboard Clarksville Cedartown News

Renal Emollient Promises Hope for Chronic Kidney Trouble

Medical writers claim incurability after six months and assert Fulton’s Renal Compound offers the only possible hope for Bright’s Disease or kidney trouble. The ad notes recovery potential without bed confinement, cites an efficiency claim, and offers free literature from John J. Fulton Co. at 212 First St. San Francisco, with Anniston distribution via Hearbrough Drug Company.

Bright Fulton Anniston Hearbrough Drug Company John J. Fulton Co First St San Francisco Cal

Pollard May Leave Alabama for Washington and Lee

A dispatch from Richmond reports Dr. J. W. H. Pollard athletic director at the University of Alabama has nearly agreed to accept a similar post at Washington and Lee University. Pollard denies final terms but acknowledges a feasible offer and letters exchanged. His possible departure alarms Alabama friends who praise his four year record of success in athletics and football.

Birmingham Richmond J. W. H. Pollard University of Alabama Washington and Lee University Pollard Washington and Lee Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Bail’s Collapse At Desk Sparks Alarm In Philadelphia

Bernard H. Bail vice-president of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad, suddenly became violently insane at his desk today, blamed on overwork. He attacked colleagues and was subdued and confined to an asylum.

Philadelphia Bernard H. Bail Philadelphia and Reading Railroad

Hot Blast publishing rumor swirls around ownership change

Vague talk centers on W F McCartney possibly buying stock in Hot Blast Publishing Co and taking control. Rumor says W T Edmondson Jr would leave editorial role and move to Montgomery, but attempts to contact him did not yield a statement.

W. F. McCartney Hot Blast Publishing Company McCartney W. T. Edmondson, Jr Montgomery Mr. Edmondson

Evelyn Wilson Guest of Friends in Atlanta

Miss Evelyn Wilson is the guest of friends and relatives in Atlanta, enjoying hospitality and local visits during her stay.

Evelyn Wilson Atlanta

Let Your Conscience Guide by Your Inner Compass

Maxim from the Chicago American urges readers to follow conscience as a reliable compass for life. The quote emphasizes inner guidance leading to personal success and service to others.

Chicago

Richly Staged Handsome Gowned Cleverly Acted

A theatre piece features elaborate staging and handsome costumes with sharp acting and polished presentation. The production draws on witty humor and precise timing to deliver a lively audience experience.

Football Rules Under Debate at Conference

A meeting on football rules continued with election of a rules committee to craft revisions aimed at reducing roughness and injuries. Delegates favored revising the American game, with some interest in adopting a Canadian rule guarding kick catchers within three yards that could reshape play.

The Lottery Mania From England s First Draw to Society

The piece traces England s first recorded lottery in London 1660 with 400000 tots in prizes for cash and silver plate and a four month public fervor. It notes a surge of lottery tied trades from tailors to shoeblacks and eating houses offering small bets for big prizes and ends with a sausage stall promise of a five shilling capital.

England London

Ivory trade and elephant tusk differences noted

The text contrasts Africa's ivory source with India's tuskless elephants. It claims Africa provides the world supply and describes African elephants as mammoths in shape with preserved ancestors. It says Indian elephants lack large tusks and are mainly beasts of burden, more valuable alive than dead.

Africa India

Single Room Dwellings Trial in Newcastle Nugland

The city of Newcastle Nugland is experimenting with single room dwellings for the relief of the poor as a housing initiative. The project aims to provide compact, low cost shelters to support vulnerable residents.

Newcastle Nugland

Life of the Red Deer in an Old Legend

An old Usele legend claims a red deer may live 210 years an eagle 630 and a yak tree nearly 19 centuries Modern estimates suggest 25 to 35 years as a deer lifespan cited by Country Gentleman Leadon.

Funny Door Coin Word Origin in a Stocking Incident

A mother recalls her toddler’s habit of calling openings a funny door. He associated openings with doors, and when his father removed shoes or socks, the child exclaimed funny door, a phrase that stuck in the family.

Connecticut man assaults wife over souvenir postcards

A Connecticut man slapped his wife after she sent souvenir postal cards. Authorities note she may seek revenge by sending him collect telegrams when she leaves home again.

Connecticut

Honor Roll of Anniston Citizens Subscribes Five Year Tax Plan

The Upbuilding Of Anniston reports an Honor Roll of citizens agreeing to contribute one percent of their tax assessments for five years to fund city development. The list names numerous local residents and businesses, with contracts to be signed or replaced if lost, and the Star will update the list as new participants enroll.

Anniston Commercial Club

Diplomacy Wins First Doctor To What Do You At Tribute

A light hearted quip frames two doctors as rivals with diplomacy as the victory. The speaker notes a physician who learns patient dislikes and then orders dietary changes. The exchange highlights wit over medical advice.

Amateur angler's tale of trout captured by hawk shocks Aranias club

An amateur fisherman recounts catching a three-pound trout yesterday only to have it seized in midair by a hawk. The Aranias club member reassures him that weighing the fish is a trivial matter and cannot affect his standing.

Theillage Grocer Aranias Club

Wooden Shack Better Than Tent For Invalid Camping

The article argues a wooden shack is more hygienic than a tent for invalid camping in dry regions like the Arizona desert. It claims tents confine air and lack windows, while a four-poster shack with wire netting and tree branches provides light and airflow.

Arizona Desert

Cleopatra's Needle Obelisk Stands 70 Feet High in London

A historical note describes Cleopatra's Needle on the Thames embankment as a single solid stone obelisk weighing 186 tons and rising about 70 feet above the river.

Thames London

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Bradford Lyon Home Mission Society of the First Methodist Church Eric Culberson Epworth League H. O. Davidson Quintard Avenue Mrs. Blacklock Rev William Orrison Attalla Charles Davidson R. H. Stickney Uniontown Shropshire Julia Hilley Cason J. J. Cason Wilmer Avenue Helen Shropshire Cason Pickwick Papers Jimmie Ledbetter Robert Bowie George Washington Lela Creen J. P. Creen Charlotte Russe Ambrosia Little Missus Virginia Alice Clarke Carre Sarah Pritton Julia Britton Eugenia Smith Eva Tate Jane Holden Noble Maseltine Caudle Sarah Lee Carlton Martha Mallory Virginia Sproull Virginia Ordway Isabel Easley Eleanor Stillwell Margaret Sarah Little Elizabeth Bowie Dora Nettie Colquitt Florence Wilson Jessie Davis Katharine Watson Reuben Kolb Claude Robinson Levi-Caspary Walter Levi Emma Caspary Ellis Avenue DR. Pollard Alabama NEW Noble Theatre B. C. Whitney Harry B. Watson Harry Williams Allen Lowe Gree BE. Stoddard Frederick Rankin Paul Schindler Ben Jerome American Beauty Chorus Anniston Lime & Stone OO H. D Blake, RB Blackmon Fred Blackwell D. GQ Britton, G Irst National Bank Ardner J. T Arner Green, Lydden Ngram, R. M Ohnson Fannie W. [Ohnston W. F. Tones L. G Line, Chas. D McCurry Miller, H Noels Norwood Parker Pelham JNO Quintard Land Reynolds K A Sproull, J. O Stepane Mrs. A Allbright, F. J. Ullman Brothers Walsh, Daisy Brewer Wellboern, Arthur Doering Anka BE Baker G. C Tory Cei AY Oues Trvy Anniston Hardware CO
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