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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

12

Lee Birthday Celebration to Feature Judge McCarty Oration

U D C plans a Lee birthday observance on January 19 with Judge H D McCarty as the day’s orator. Crosses of honor will be awarded to veterans J H Brickhouse R F Groves J W Green J B Ingraham G M Watkins E Young E L Woolf B Mount J P Cochran who are asked to attend to receive them in person.

H. D. McCarty Lee J. H. Brickhouse R. F. Groves J. W. Green J. B. Ingraham G. M. Watkins E. Young E. L. Woolf B. Mount J. P. Cochran

Beautiful corner lot on Leighton Avenue for sale

GO RIGHT AFTER IT NOW. Beautiful corner lot on Leighton avenue, only $800, terms, $100 cash, balance to suit. W. T. Owen, the real estate man, 1208 Noble st. ja8-31 Two Beautiful Pictures. Two excellent pictures are being reeled off at the Theatorium today. They are entitled Beauty and the Beast and Hurry Up, Please, the latter being very funny. The pictures are well worth the price, the former being a beautiful hand painted fairy tale picture.

Leighton Avenue W. T. Owen Noble St Theatorium

Blake's New Carriages Offer Pullman Comfort

Blake's carriages promise perfect comfort and readiness day and night like a Pullman car. Phone 44 for service.

Blake

Arm Injury Leads to Surgery After Wilmer Avenue Incident

Herbert Bates, who sustained a broken arm while playing at the Wilmer avenue school, was taken to a local hospital yesterday. Doctors found the arm shivered and split in two places and performed an operation to aid healing.

Herbert Bates Wilmer Avenue

Peterson the horseshoer offers dependable service on Market Street

Fall in line and let Peterson, the horseshoer, do your work. Market street between 10th and 11th. ja8-3t Is interested in shorthand or bookkeeping study day or night, write or phone 670-B J. B. Madden ja6-4t.

Peterson Horseshoer Market Street J. B. Madden

Freight agents report rapid business improvement in Anniston district

Edward A. Groves of Ocean Steamship Company based in Atlanta and FE Henson of Central of Georgia Railway based in Birmingham said today that conditions are rapidly improving in their business in the Anniston district.

Edward A. Groves Ocean Steamship Company Atlanta FE. Henson Central of Georgia Railway Birmingham Anniston

Anniston Steam Laundry Expands Cleaning And Pressing

The Anniston Steam Laundry states it is better prepared than ever to handle clean ing and pressing of clothing of all types with upgraded equipment and faster service.

Anniston Steam Laundry

Wanted More Ladies Skirts to Clean and Press

Help needed at Anniston Steam Laundry Co. to clean and press ladies skirts. Apply by phone at 96.

Anniston Steam Laundry Co

City widens Noble Street bridge adds footbridge link

The city is widening the bridge across Noble Street near Sixth and installing a footbridge to connect with the recently laid sidewalks at the same location.

Noble Street Sixth

Singing at courthouse draws large attendance tomorrow

The singing at the courthouse tomorrow afternoon starts at 1 30. Warm preparations ensure comfort and avoid cold. Prominent singers of splendid ability are expected to perform.

Capudine Promises Quick Relief For Ailments

Advertises Capudine as a remedy for headaches cold heat stomach and nervous troubles. Claims fast action with a small dose and quick relief available at drug stores.

Hicks Capudine Capudine Doe

Harris to Preach at Oxanna Baptist Tomorrow

Reverend L Harris will preach at Oxanna Baptist Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend the worship services.

L. Harris Oxanna Baptist Church

Choir to Sing Two Anthems at Sunday Services

The First Methodist church choral choir will perform two beautiful anthems at both morning and evening services tomorrow. All lovers of classic music are invited to hear these numbers. Also promoted are embroidered and white goods at Bass & Heard's.

First Methodist Church Bass & Heard’s

Taft Prepares Atlanta Dinner January Fifteenth

J. C. Sproull will be among guests at the possum and later feast for President-elect Taft in Atlanta on January 15. He stated this morning it is his purpose to accept the invitation.

J. C. Sproull Taft Atlanta

Local Travelers Council to Meet at Pythian Hall

The local ecouncil of the United Commercial Travelers will meet tonight in the Pythian hall above the First National Bank.

United Commercial Pythian Hall First National Bank

Wetherell Constructs Bottling House on Eighth Street

George W. Wetherell is erecting a wooden 18 by 35 foot structure behind his residence on Eighth street to house a bottling business. The new building will serve as a workshop and storage for his operations.

George W. Wetherell Eighth Street

Officers To Take Pleasure Trip To Florida

Captain A. W. Bell Colonel John Knox and J B Goodwin will depart Monday night for a several week visit to Florida visiting Jacksonville Tampa Palm Beach and other locations along the coast.

A. W. Bell John Knox J.B. Goodwin Florida Jacksonville Tampa Palm Beach

New Laces and Embroideries on Display for First Time

Bass and Heard showcase new laces and embroideries on display, premiering Monday. Read as a fashion feature highlighting textile arts and local designers.

Bass & Heard

Blake's Livery Stable introduces 25 cent cab service

Beginning January 1 1909 Blake's Livery Stable plans a cab and trunk wagon service priced at 25 cents inside cab limits and will operate Sundays and Sunday nights at the same rate. Patrons are urged to call phone number 44 for service.

Blake’s Livery Stable

Brewer Promoted to General Paymaster at Woodstock

Walter Brewer, long time Woodstock cashier, has been promoted to general paymaster in the newly created post. The change elevates his responsibilities in payroll and financial administration at the Woodstock office.

Walter Brewer Woodstock

Texas radicals move to end gambling and racing

Dallas report says churches and reform groups demand end to gambling and racing in Texas. Protests against race meetings at fairs circulate and sermons from hundreds of pulpits will target race track gambling. If successful they plan a crusade against Sunday theaters and Sunday baseball.

Dallas Tex Texas

Birmingham Parents Witness Toy Display and Baby Behavior

Personal mentions T. T. Alexander and J. A. W. Smith of Birmingham attend a Monday display of new faces and embroideries. A young father muses on why babies throw objects, noting the delight in watching others retrieve them and the evolving reaction to attached toys.

Will Dr Roller the Wrestler Make Good as a Prize Fighter

Will Dr B F Roller the Seattle wrestler prove a capable prizefighter before the Jeffries club in Los Angeles toward month end. He has praise from Fitzsimmons Corbett and other boxing stars though some judges doubt a wrestler can become a top pugilist. Roller, born in Illinois and educated at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, is over 6 feet tall and about 200 pounds with a long reach and hard punch. He trains under sparring with Denver Wad Martin and aims to master boxing mechanics to become a heavyweight contender.

Seattle Wash Dr. B. F. Roller al Kaufman Jeffries Club Los Angeles Bob Fitzsimmons Jim Corbett Roller Ilinois Medical School University of Pennsylvania Frank Gotch Denver Wad Martin Jack Johnson

Wanted First Class Cows by B T Alley Oxford Route 4

Wanted Virst Class cows apply to B T Alley Oxford Route 4. For sale residence on Tyler Hill nine rooms two attic rooms bathroom instantaneous heater gas and electric lights. Mrs William Bailey de26-sat-tf

B. T. Alley Oxford Tyler Hill William Bailey

Lost items offer rewards in old Star office notices

Two lost item notices: a $5 gold piece missing between 7th and Wilmer and Bass Heard's store with a reward for return to the Star office, and a twisted knob stickpin set with a diamond lost between a theater and Mrs. W. E. Lloyd's residence with Mary Brewer offering a reward.

Wilmer and Bass & Heard’s Star Office Mra. W. BE. Lloyd Mary Brewer

Courtship Traditions In Ireland Highlight Patience And Luck

An Irish suitor Laurence O Mahony seeks a rich house and Mary defers marriage until she is ready. The tale contrasts marrying young for luck and waiting for wisdom with patience as Mary negotiates her future. The piece notes Irish luck and a remark on want ads offering tips on purchases.

Ireland Mary Laurence O'Mahony Laurence

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Aderhold Mercantile Company Rand W. L. Jones M’carty Orator Groves Henson Good Music Brewer Texas Radicals BLUE T. T. Alexander J. A. W. Smith Gables Will Dr. Roller Moler Barber College Athinta Honett H. Rk. B Apply Anniston Cordage Co Wilmer Anniston Lime and Stone Co, Des-Tf Levy Robinson
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