$3,000 Cash Prize Contest Promises Big Payoff
The Atlanta Constitution offers a $3,000 cash contest for 1900. Subscriptions to The Weekly Constitution and exact New Orleans port receipts estimates for Sept 1898 to Apr 1900 win prizes up to $1,600 for January, $1,000 for February, $660 for March, plus additional guaranteed prizes totaling $1,500 for near-miss estimates. The ad urges readers to submit subscriptions and estimates, notes past winner Mr. R. T. Poole, and explains how to use port data and quarantine factors to guide estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Toghether
New Orleans
R. T. Poole
Capels Mills
N. C
Poole
Trinity College
Durham
N.C
North Carolina
Moes
The
Louisiana
United States
Farm and Farmers
Woman's Kingdom
Neill
Ufe
Clark Howell
William A. Hemphill
Social news from Anniston society events and visits
Miss Reynolds and guests Alison Reynolds and Halen Alison hosted a Quintard avenue gathering with a lively old maid game and refreshments. The Musical Society meets Monday at Miss Goldie Ayers Tyler Hill with Miss Alice Hammond offering a contralto solo. The Married Ladies Buchre Club convenes Tuesday at 5 pm with Mrs F Ks Gordon on Tyler Hill. The Town Improvement Society met at Hotel Calhoun with Alderman W H McKleroy pledging support. Arbor Day plans and officer elections to follow. Miss Carrie Brooks arrived as guest of Miss Rosa Weller, while Miss Addie Morris returned from Attalla. Mrs Crusoe, now in Atlanta, visits Mrs Bakers on Quintard avenue, pleasing Anniston ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Alison Reynolds
Halen Alison
Carlowville
H. A. Reynolds
Quintard Avenue
the Musical Society
Goldie Ayers
Tyler Hill
Alice Hammond
Miss Hammond
Anniston
Buchre Club
F. Ks. Gordon
Town Improvement Society
Calhoun
W. H. McKleroy
BR. D. Crusoe
Atlanta
Bishop Jackson Resigns After Controversial Clergy Action
The bishop explains his intent to resign in light of a disputed council action. He describes a misinterpretation of counsel as a demand, cites rumors of intoxication and illness, and notes support from three fellow bishops while detailing the steps leading to his decision. The statement defends his integrity and appeals for understanding amid church distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mec
Tan
Evar
Decatur
Bufaola
Eufaula
Montgomery
North Alabama
St. James
West Virginia
South Virginia
South Carolina
House of Bishops
Frame Building On Noble Condemned
The corner frame building at Noble and Fourteenth streets, once a steam laundry then a bakery, is condemned. Mayor Henderson, as building inspector, ordered its closure after a recent inspection. Owned by J. P. Jeffers of Virginia, the structure faces removal following notice to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Fourteenth Streets
Pedestrans
Henderson
J. P. Jeffers
Virginia
Town Topics Of The Day In Anniston And Heflin
Local social notices report Heflin resident W J Almor visiting Anniston and M r Barker and Amory Quinn traveling to Birmingham and New York overnight. J B Hobson of Memphis is in Anniston for the Beaty will cave trial. Miss Alice Hammond sings in the First Presbyterian choir with high praise for her contralto. Mrs S S D G Brothers also to sing and praised for her exceptional voice. A N McLeod returns from Barbour county following his brother Edward McLeod s death and burial. Capt John B McDonald of the Third U S Cavalry visits his sister in Anniston and is linked to former First Alabama veterans. O Bryant Co notes Star ads draw customers and Allman Bros showcase a new delivery wagon drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hammond
First Presbyterian Church
A. N. McLeod
Barbour County
Edward McLeod
Messrs
C. B
Anniston
John B. McDonald
Third
U. S. Cavalry
H. D Barr
McDonald
First Alabama
Wise Economy and the True Meaning of Frugal Living
The piece argues against penny wise and pound foolish thinking. It cites a firm leader who would spend to improve himself from employment to position. It extols buying quality literature, music, and a piano as investments in character, culture, and world awareness.
Knocking Before Entering Friends’ Affairs Advised
The Chicago Daily News stresses courtesy in private matters, urging readers to knock before entering a friend’s personal affairs to avoid intrusion and maintain trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Also Mentioned on This Page
Levy
Julius Levy
Noble Street
By Mail
the Sunday Sun
the Sun
New York
W P Russells
Anniston Locomotive and
Machine Works
Anniston, Ala
Ryom
Robinson's Book Store
Nentam
Anniston Banking & Loan CO
M. B. Wellborn, Pres
Pratt
Bap Company
Opera House
Sale Stable
Seeson
AMOR
Carrie Brooks
Gadsden
Rosa Weller
Addie Morris
Attalla
Bishop Jackson
W. J. Almor
Heflin
BR. Barker
Birmingham
Amory Quinn
J. B. Hobson
Memphis, Tenn
Mr. Hobson
the Beaty Will Cave
O’ Bryant & Co
Star
Allman Bros
Wise Economy
Bartholomay Beer
M. Markstein
J. A. Magnus & CO
Tenth & Noble Sts
Eerrybody
Jebeles Bros
Jebeles Brothers
Duniston Elesters and Gaslo
Oxford Lake
Anniston Electric and Gas Co
Andham & Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!