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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
5
A proposal by Gentry Bros. to present two performances in the city is under consideration by Coosa Tribe No 83 I O R M. The lodge may seek city approval for concessions to host the events and support is anticipated from the lodge.
W L Crimm of Seventeenth street and Cobb avenue brought a peach tree limb in full bloom to the Star office. The twig came from a yard tree. A year earlier Squire E J Haynie brought a sprig in full bloom. The tree, once expected to bear no fruit after two freezes, produced about 75 peaches last year despite the frost.
Blake offers new carriages described as perfect Pullman style comfort ready day or night. For inquiries call 44.
Titus Rose, a youth known to the police court, was tried in the recorder's court for stealing and sent to the city gang for 44 days. The conviction followed evidence that he took his stepfather's shoes.
Hicks' Capudine advertised as a liquid remedy for various headaches including nervous travelers and stomach related pains. The ad claims rapid relief and urges purchase from druggists.
All members are urged to attend a church conference Wednesday night at seven to determine how many members are in good standing.
Time runs out for state and county business license payments tomorrow. Judge Crook warns the delinquent list will be large if a last minute rush does not occur.
Popular Mechanics analyzes the deadly sleeping sickness spread by the tsetse fly. The disease shows up four to eight months after infection with headaches fever lassitude and loss of work drive. Progression includes facial dullness tremor slurred speech shuffling gait drowsiness and eventual coma and death.
William Winter recalls pallbearer moments with Joseph Jefferson at McCulloughs funeral in Philadelphia. He notes how Jefferson quipped about so many walking gentlemen in his profession. He also recounts bearing John Broughams coffin with Edwin Booth, describing Hamletlike grimace at the last recall.
An essay contrasts imaginary borrowed and real trouble with old stories from Cain and Eve. It frames real trouble as endurance and self-improvement through happiness philosophy physical culture and diet guidance attributed to l'uck.
The Egyptian cobra resembles the Asiatic species except for a missing spectacle like mark. It is the most poisonous reptile in northern Africa and favored by snake charmers who render it unconscious by pressing the nape, causing catalepsy and stiff rigidity.
The report notes misty conditions with a low around 44 and a high chance of rain tonight and Thursday. Warmer tonight. Weather author CLARKE.
J. W. Fore tours southwestern Alabama on a week long business trip. Anniston Steam Laundry advertises new neck bands for shirts and waists in all sizes. Matthews, a noted musical instrument salesman, joins E B Forbes Piano Co. Watson Coal promotes high grade coal with prompt delivery. Captain A P Agee and Judge J J Willett have returned from Montgomery after court business before the Supreme Court.
Ad claims Capudine clears the head and relieves nerves to fit for business. Suggests buying at drug stores for immediate use after a headache or nervous feeling.
A business man confesses his ambition to retire with wealth but reveals he cannot stop working. He admits staying awake all night to protect his money from others who might take it away.
The guide advises removing mud from tan boots with a cut raw potato then drying and applying beeswax boot cream before polishing. Do not use polish on lacquered articles as it can spot the surface. Lacquered goods should be brushed, cleaned with warm soapy water, and dried. For gas stoves, wash and dry thoroughly, scrub with pumice, wipe with olive oil or suet in cheesecloth, and apply pulverized charcoal and linseed oil if a burn occurs.
A six year old girl remarks at breakfast in a scene recounted with a doctor father. The physician smiles while the mother dismisses the remark as not remarkable. The child retorts I am not dull and quotes a moral line about life and goodness attributed to Aurelius.
In Kansas City on January 13 Missouri's fare and maximum freight law cases were called for argument before Judge McPherson in federal court. Governor Hadley, then attorney general, will present the arguments for the State at the request of Elliott W. Majors the new attorney general.
The article contrasts manuscripts of novels and plays noting that a novel’s manuscript is close to a finished product while a play’s script only becomes a stage work after the stage manager receives it. It highlights the dramatist’s ongoing challenges and the entertaining difficulties of mounting a production.
Sacred to Masonry temple dedication held in Raleigh with stately ceremonies and prominent Masonic members attending from neighboring states.
Robert Osborne Halliard, an aristocratic English mine owner, was found seriously wounded in Central Park yesterday. He remains weak but recovering and still adheres to his claim a thug shot him, while police suspect an attempted death by his own action.
Blue coral, the most precious variety, is sourced from Benip Bay. Local divers report steady collection despite limited reefs and export interest rising in regional markets.
A brisk exchange from a Manchester Guardian snippet shows a wife replying to praise of her husband writings with a sharp quip about a drawer full of love letters at home. The light remark hints at domestic humor and affection.
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