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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
5
Itvy News items report Friday clearing weather in Kent. Duke leaves for bedside. George Duke ill with pneumonia. Local coal and wood suppliers advertise heating fuels and transportation services. Several property transfers and repairs noted. city street work ongoing. A twelve year old boy died yesterday in West Rod.
Jury reports indicate injuries from a rock battle last Saturday caused by aerate Simih, a black man now jailed and facing possible murder charges. Police note one docketed case dismissed this morning. Other items mention coal sales, a harness wagon, and local officials traveling to Montgomery.
The Queen and Crescent system inaugurates October 28 a faster Meridian to Shreveport schedule with connections to Texas, cutting travel time to Texas points by seven to twelve hours. Southern Railway No. 87 carries the link, promising the quickest westbound travel. Obtain ticket information from local agents before travel.
Bob Newton a Black worker from Oxanna was cutting cross ties with a gang three miles from Alexandria when his axe struck a tie and cut a deep gash in his right foot. He walked three miles to the depot and rode to Anniston for treatment. Several stitches were needed.
Laval of Dallas Texas describes severe illness from overwork and debility before using Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring appetite sleep and energy. Ad claims it is the best medicine on earth and a health builder with satisfaction guaranteed at 50 cents at Klam’s Drug store.
through sleeping car service from Birmingham to Jacksonville Fla via Atlanta to begin November 27 on train No. 36 departing Birmingham at 4 40 p m with arrival in Jacksonville at 8 30 a m First class service announced with contact for ticket agents or C E Jackson T P A Birmingham Ala
A humorous account from Gentleman's Magazine recalls a Desdemona Othello scene where a fragile couch of two chairs and a stool misbehaved. The bed collapsed mid performance leaving Desdemona with her head on a chair as the action stalled and comic chaos ensued.
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