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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1900
Page
2
W T Edmondson is announced as a candidate for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. Joan T Rowan also announces candidacy for sheriff subject to party action. Primary date noted as March 7 with party action pending.
A notice announces W. P. Downing as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. Dave Cowden is also announced as a candidate for Tax Assessor, pending party action.
Henry F. Montgomery will run in the Democratic primary for County Treasurer of Calhoun County, subject to the action of the Henry B. Grover.
N M Hackney runs for Coroner of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. He seeks the party’s endorsement for the term. W M Franks appears as a related name in the slate as another candidate or ally.
A respectful appeal seeks votes in Calhoun County for the Democratic primary for the Fourth District commissioner seat. Candidate Tran Davis asks voters to consider their candidacy.
The edition notes subscription increases in Chicago due to the higher price of white paper. It mentions Thon beneath Noble street and areas around West Annister as examples of affected neighborhoods, and comments on nature supplying wealth in the area.
Mr Ben Tyson assumes charge of the Evening Star city circulation today, succeeding Mr Fred Layton who resigned. Subscriptions and due amounts are payable to Tyson who will collect weekly or monthly as convenient. Courtesies to Tyson are appreciated by the publisher.
B G McClelan of Calhoun county, once with the Populists, reenters the Democratic fold after leaving with Kolb bolt. The Birmingham News notes his return, citing his long local leadership between Jacksonville and Piedmont and his respected role in southern country districts. He says he is tired of shooting in the air and finds old colleagues ready to welcome him back.
The piece credits Horace Greeley for pushing T he late Mr. Pyle into aggressive advertising and a vast fortune. It extols Anniston’s diverse industries from mills to mines, asserts national readiness on the Nicaragua canal issue, and urges local investment and growth driven by active citizen effort.
Huntsville February 19 In the Air General Wheeler will not run again for congress if he does not seek the seat there will be a lively contest in the Eighth district Madison county backs Judge William Richardson Jackson county nominates Hon Jeane B. Brown Morgan backs Hon Samuel Blackwell Colbert names Hon W W Sawtelle Lauderdale names Paul Hodges for the congressional convention to meet in Decatur
Atlanta Feb 19 Dr Shaler D Hillyer long serving Georgia minister and well known church leader is dying at the home of his son in law Dr J W Jones corner South Pryor Street and Dodd Avenue
Heflin New Era notes Foster Stockton acquiring an interest in the Anniston Evening Star. Stockton described as a capable newspaper man, with the Star expected to improve under his management. Birmingham Ledger and Cleburne New Era quote praise and remarks on price and a buried treasure joke.
A short notice announces an absolutely pure and natural wine labeled Crystal See available for twenty five cents at The Office. The item is presented as a bargain beverage option with a focus on its purity.
H G Noell will relocate his family to Anniston in the coming week. Local leaders express regret at losing such an estimable family but expect the move to be profitable for Mr Noell.
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