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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1900
Page
2
A candidate running for the Legislature in Calhoun County vows to vote for the return of Hon. John P. Morgan to the United Senate unless directed otherwise by the Democratic Party. The pledge signals alignment with party leadership on key appointments and committee assignments.
W Mondson announces candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. John T Rowan also seeks sheriff with Democratic primary on March 7. Minos W Woonkvrr and M W McCraw enter as sheriff hopefuls under Democratic party guidance.
The notice lists several candidates for Tax Assessor in Calhoun County. Names include D. B. Boures and Dave Cowden as announced by party authorities. The filings indicate Democratic party action and candidate status.
Per Tax Collector I announce candidacy for the real estate tax post in the county. The nominee declares Democrat affiliation and cites Perry D. Z. Goeomerr as guidance or origin.
Henry F Montgomery announces candidacy for the Democratic primary for County Treasurer of Calhoun County. He seeks reelection subject to the action of Jenny B Ghoven.
Por Coroner. We are authorized to announce Mr. N. M. Hack as a candidate for Coroner of our county subject to the action of the Democratic party. I hereby announce myself as candidate for re election to the office of coroner subject to the action of the Democratic party W M Prarrs.
A brief political notice asks voters in Calhoun County to support J. Daves in the Democratic primary for the Fourth District Commissioner seat. The message emphasizes respectful solicitation of votes in the local election.
A Charlotte citizen refused vaccination and was found dead two hours later by officers. The note links to an undertaker and ominous hidden gene. Compulsory education laws now enforced in 32 of 45 states. Alabama remains among the few that have not yet mandated parental education of children.
The Evening Star declares it will back the party ticket supported by a majority at the polls or in the convention. It urges harmony and hard work for Democratic success in the county and calls on Democrats to unite behind the chosen ticket.
Judge James W. Lapsley of this city delivered a moving critique of the round bale system at the Dallas convention on February 7. As president of the Anniston Compress and Warehouse Co he investigated the round bale syndicate, and his pamphlet on the speech will be freely distributed to cotton growers in the south.
The Star bulletin at 8 45 am announces Cronje surrender with the first news to Anniston readers and an afternoon extra details all known in London. The notice also covers price changes for The Evening Star subscription starting March 1 and notes twelve North Carolina cotton mills chartered this year.
Dr. B Dudley Williams of Calhoun County announces a popul ar bid for Congress in Alabama's Fourth District. A prominent Mason and physician, he earns praise from a leading Alabama politician as well as fellow Masons who note the high quality of current grand lodge officers including Dr. R M Cunningham and Dr. Kr Reddin.
To the Public New machinery enables up-to-date laundry work of collars and collars fixing. A trial will prove the efficiency. Karrine Sina Laundey McMahar Perkins managers announce the improved service.
January to February only, Jesse Frenil Co. offers high grade pianos with reductions from $50 to $100 and easy payments. A large stock of organs also sells at special February prices, with factory discounts and home delivery from the Noble Street showroom.
A public letter argues Alabama freight rates are higher than Georgia and Tennessee for local shipments. It cites Birmingham business groups, a weak railroad commission, and published Bureau data showing Alabama loses up to two million annually. The piece calls for broader regulatory powers and voter awareness.
The next teachers examination will be held in Jacksonville on the first Monday and Tuesday in March the 5th and 6th. Applicants must be strictly at 10 o'clock Monday morning as none can be admitted after that time. F. M. Treepaway, Co. Supt. of Bd.
Three executions against the Tredegar Mineral Railway Co. authorize a public sale of the railway right of way and track in Calhoun County Alabama. The sale will occur at the courthouse steps in Anniston on Monday February 26 during legal hours.'
A R Noble and Co advertises bargains in residences from 20 to 12 rooms within three blocks of the opera house. Prices range 1350 to 3500 with flexible terms, half cash and 1 to 8 year balances, plus lots from 875 to 800 and farms timber and mineral lands. Old Savings Bank Building near Opera House on Noble Street.
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