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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
3
Oxford Lake may host a revived county fair this year with free park use and a ten cent round trip rate. Howard W. Sexton and local merchants could drive interest, aiming to pay premiums in full and avoid debt while boosting Anniston Calhoun County trade.
In Attalla Alabama on February 20 the Spears versus Burnett contest for the Seventh district congressional seat began with Col. William H. Denson supervising the evidence gathering. About a hundred witnesses, mostly African American, were summoned and the process will last at least five days. Sixteen witnesses were examined on opening day with no fraud found.
A rumor from Washington suggests the President may name gold Democrats to Alabama federal offices on Chairman Hanna’s recommendation. The move aims to curb Alabama Republican factionalism and show the party pursues broader goals than patronage.
Birmingham reports the dead body of Alvis J. Hamilton a prominent Guiv merchant in Marion County Alabama was found last evening. His throat was cut and the body buried in quicksand with only the head visible. He had been drinking heavily for about a week and is believed to have wandered into the swamp under intoxicated delirium.
A residence by Rev. Donald McQueen at Quintard avenue and Ninth street nears completion and will be ready for occupancy by March 1. Planned for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Ullman, the house features unique exterior stone work and modern conveniences with hardwood finish and decorative mantles.
Chief Deputy W C Le Grand travels to Speigner's State Penitentiary to bring back Eliza Abernathy a one legged Black woman recently sent from the county on murder charges Her attorney J D McCarty filed for a new trial and the supreme court ordered another trial The case will be heard in the city court at the next term.
The Montgomery Journal notes Anniston is expanding with Oxanna, and predicts a future union with Oxford forming Oxanna. The item mentions Harmson Belcher Plumbing Co offering a large lot of handsome gas fixtures at the end of the day.
Carrie Nation refuses bail in Topeka jail and says the Lord wishes her to rest. She notes a message from her Kansas stockman brother offering bond, but she trusts God to supply her needs and believes imprisonment will inspire others to continue her work.
Herald Square Opera Company opens a two night run at Noble Street Theater with twenty five performers. Tonight they present The Mascot with praise from press and public. Tomorrow night Girotte Girotta closes the engagement.
Memphis works of the Southern Car and Foundry company will not be moved to the Birmingham district. The Memphis plant will be reopened in Memphis on March 4. For coal stove wood or drawing, call 72. Spring suits from 20 up. J. N. Boyer & Co.
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