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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
16
A new Western Land Company holds land west of Anniston as a potential site for the car plant. The plan would keep Tenth street open and aims to attract the industrial facility, with offers of real estate trade for plant operation. It remains uncertain if the car company will accept.
A report argues tents are less hygienic than wooden shacks for invalid camping in dry regions such as the Art copa desert. It describes four posts with wire netting and woven branches creating a shelter that admits light and air while remaining enclosed.
Nat C Goodwin, after losing 1,250,000 in mining speculation, retires from mining business and doubts others will profit. He still trusts Alaskan mines and says his Nevada holdings are gone. Many knew him wealthy, but not to this extent, yet he complains little.
Chicago marks the sixth anniversary of the Troquois theater fire in which nearly six hundred people, mostly women and children, died. Memorial services were abandoned. graves were decorated in city cemeteries.
A witty remark on gender and rules in games. The line compares holding high cards to expectations in love, noting what is acceptable for a man in different contexts.
Fate Smith aged 20 shot his sweetheart Miss Alice Rhodes 19 at her father's Minooka home near Calera then killed himself. Both died instantly in the sitting room. Coroner called. cause of dispute unknown. community shocked by the sensational event.
The greatest danger from influenza is pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims to cure influenza and counteract muscle rheumatism. Quick relief is offered by applying Chamberlain's Liniment.
Final arrangements are completed for the Interstate Casualty Company to begin business on January first in Montgomery confirming a new insurer in the region. The article notes the formation of the company and its plan to operate as a competitive local insurer.
Birmingham company led by W. D. Wood with J. W. Hughes as VP and Hinds Peevey as attorney moved to meet state deposit requirements and begin operations at year start. Capital is 250000 fully paid. Over 1000 stockholders. Will write all lines of casualty insurance including personal accident. Has invested in Alabama securities to keep money at home.
R. O. Watson, who has been sick several weeks, is somewhat improved. He has been suffering with rheumatism.
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