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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
2
Public notices show W. T. Edmondson and several unnamed individuals declaring candidacy for the office of Sheriff in Calhoun County, contingent on Democratic party action. Jo an T. Rowann and Gro M Taylor also file declarations of candidacy under the same condition.
A notice announces W. P. Downing as a candidate for Calhoun County Tax Assessor under the Democratic party and Dave Cowden as another candidate for Tax Assessor, subject to the Democratic party action.
The Calhoun County ic party fielded candidates for tax collector amid local party activity. Voter turnout and unofficial tallies suggest a competitive race with results pending final certification.
Henry F. Montgomery becomes a candidate before the Democratic primary for County Treasurer, challenging the incumbent in Calhoun County. The race centers on the county fiscal office with the Henry B. Glover action noted as a surrounding factor.
N. M. Hackney is presented as a candidate for Coroner of Calhoun county, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The piece notes Annis ton as a manufacturing city with plenty of advantages and cites a rain scene of people buying rubbers. It mentions Governor Beckham of Kentucky as the youngest in office for a few months and capable despite early doubts. The Kentucky Colonel is deemed past usefulness.
In Anniston the business men manufacturers and professionals are urged to form a commercial and industrial association. The move needs initiation now with low dues proposed, no salaried officers, and voluntary service. A target of 200 members is set to build a reserve fund through modest dues.
The Birmingham Age Herald notes the Anniston Hot Blast started a subscription drive for a cotton yarn mill costing 100000. Seven men have subscribed 14500 so far, with three likely increasing by 5000 2500 and 2000 to reach about 22000. Initial 1000 subscription announced Sunday. rest added Monday. Notable subscribers include L H Kaplan J I Gardner W W Stringfellow W H McKleroy John B Knoox Lowery Mallory and KK Turner. Milton Smith editor praised. mill venture seen as tribute to his energy and Anniston.
The passage asserts the South’s growing power in industry with 5,000,000 cotton spindles, annual iron output of 2,500,000 tons, and coal production of 40,000,000 tons, claiming limitless resources and a transformative future for the region and its people. It predicts further gains in the next decade.
The Democratic Executive committee in Jefferson County discusses direct voter action for a senator as Birmingham pursues municipal ownership of public franchises. Roosevelt plans no VP run. Platt echoes. The Evening Star offers six cent weekly news with up-to-date laundry services promising a modern finish.
The Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern R R announce round trip fares from within 225 miles of Birmingham Alabama for the Mardi Gras celebration on February 26 and 27 1900. Tickets valid February 25 26 and morning February 27 with return by March 1 1900. Inquiries to any agent.
State of Alabama Calhoun County announces letters testamentary on the estate of J Beaty deceased granted January 18 1900 by the Probate Judge of Calhoun county. All persons holding claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred.
By virtue of three executions the Anniston City court orders the sale of the Tredegar Mineral Railway Co. right of way and track assets. The public auction will occur at the courthouse door in Anniston on Monday February 20 1900 during legal hours. Sheriff N D Menane signs the notice at Anniston January 27 1900.
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