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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
14
A defiant boy named Hezekiah flees a harsh school recounting a heated classroom episode. Heavily influenced by Grandfather Griggs, he undertakes pea threshing to earn his keep, learns discipline, and ultimately reconciles with school and family. He later becomes a successful physician and recalls the lesson for his grandchildren.
Baseball club owners and managers of the American Association gathered at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago for their annual winter meeting. They aimed to settle petty differences and work in harmony to make the upcoming season the most successful in the history of the organization. It is indicated J. D. O'Brien may be allowed to retain the presidency for another year despite some opposition.
A wry quote contrasts card play with romance, noting it is permissible to hold three or four queens in cards but not in love, suggesting social expectations and strategic gender dynamics in relationships.
The Savannah Y M C A welcomed visitors to its recently completed building, one of the largest and best equipped in the South. The opening week features a series of receptions and social events marking the debut of the new facility.
Brigadier General Winfield S. Edgerly, former commandant of the mounted service school at Fort Riley, Kan, is placed on the retired list for physical disability after a board examination. The New Hampshire native, a 1870 West Point graduate, served nearly forty years mostly in cavalry. Colonel Walter Howe of Coast Artillery fills his brigadier general vacancy at Fort Hancock, New Jersey.
Annie Bethell, a girl with a splendid soprano voice, was discovered by Mrs Carte while working at a loom in a Lancashire mill. Mrs Carte immediately engaged her to go on the stage.
A well known Konglishwoman lecturer recalls stories from tours in provinces. The audience is introduced as a grand old woman after Mr Gladstone’s nickname and a farmer’s quip about her rights. The tales highlight humor and gender commentary in early public speaking.
A square early Gothic tower in Bristol leans about five feet from perpendicular at its 115 foot summit. No records confirm if the tilt stems from design, an earthquake, or soil movement, though the inclination has remained stable for years.
The article details China’s luxury rail service with leather compartments electric lighting and refined lavatories. A push button summons food or drinks and attendants provide prompt service with hot towels perfumed with scented eau de cologne offered every five minutes.
A local store expresses gratitude to customers for the past year and favorable weather aiding crops. The message pledges better service, large purchases, quality protection, and reasonable prices to encourage shoppers to try the store in the coming year.
Oliver Spitzer former dock superintendent at the Williamsburg refinery of American Sugar Refining Company and four weighers were found guilty on all three counts in a conspiracy to defraud the United States government by false weights. Each faces up to two years in prison and a $5000 fine on two counts.
Mrs Archibald White repudiates a $31,000 brooch purchase from a New York firm after her husband challenged the deal. The firm said the sale was not unusual for Mrs White who had earlier bought a $387,000 necklace after a casual store visit.
The United States Land Office at Montgomery Alabama announces John L. Wyatt of Dean Alabama filed intent for final five year proof to establish his claim to NW 1 4 of SE 1 4 SE 1 4 Section 26 Township 18 Range 7 East Huntsville meridian. Hearing before G B Randolph at Anniston on December 23 1909 with witnesses William A. Clark William D. Wade Joseph H. Jones Isaac F E Conn. Nathan H Alexander Register Republic Nov5-6t.
Notice is given that William A. Clark of Munford Alabama who on November 9 1904 made Serial No 02098 has filed notice of intention to make final year proof to establish land claim described as 8 1-2 of SW 1-4 and S 1-2 of SE in Section 14 Township 188 Range West Huntsville meridian before G B Randolph US Commissioner in Anniston Alabama on December 23 1909 Witnesses named John L Wyatt William D B Wade George W Nowland and Azariah B Nowland all of Munford and nearby towns.
Under a probate decree dated December 13 1909 the court orders sale of described real estate in Calhoun County to the highest cash bidder. Hugh Walker as commissioner will offer the land at public sale in Anniston on January 5 1910, noting timber and an ore deposit on part of the property.
A Boston notice reveals a literary matter where a sign outside a shop proclaims “woo! and novels sold here” within a mile of the public library. The display suggests targeted discrimination and prompts reader attention.
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