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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
6
In Anniston residents and friends of the Bales household seek clues about the police officer's unknown whereabouts as questions surround his abrupt absence. Community members urge officials to provide answers amid growing concern.
Officer H Bales of the Anniston police force has left the city and his whereabouts are unknown. Suspended weeks ago by Mayor Henderson during an investigation, friends doubt the case is related to his departure and fear he may not return.
Testimony shows Scott, a spoiled boy with limited drill experience, resented his colonel. Colson and witnesses say he drank, loitered near saloons, and avoided camp. A board recommends discharge for incompetency. General Frank approves, sending findings to Washington. Scott then gets leave, returns claiming Washington fixed the issue.
Special report from Frankfort Kentucky notes Hon Wm J Bryan was banqueted by Senator elect J H Blackburn and is delivering a speech to members of the general assembly in joint session on January 17 at Drypen.
Double tragedy unfolds as bank president planned to transfer a colleague to a sanatorium in Atlanta this afternoon. Murphy, a noted financier and politician, allegedly feared Shuatze would succeed him as cashier after death. Both men were close friends and had no quarrel. Shutze died unidentified. Murphy leaves a widow and one son, while Shutze leaves a widow and three children.
On January 16, 1900, 0 M Alexander announces the purchase of the entire interest in Swain Hardware, including all assets and accounts payable to him, with dissolution noted from Anpirton Alabama.
Anniston residents return from Birmingham trips and Talladega. Local business shifts include Noble Street Theater lease cancelled and George Smith securing electric wiring work in Sycamore houses. New laundry venture considered by Charlie Gong. Pay car arrival of Louisville and Nashville train noted. Pneumonia illness of Elizabeth Reeve and Col Frank Bryan back on duty after grip. Construction work progresses on Quintard Avenue lots and a vacant lot near Blam Drug Co.
Mr and Mrs Francis B Pettus of Selma are registered at the Hotel Calhoun and traveling to Washington.
Mr. O M Alexander on yesterday purchased the interest of Mr John Swain in the Swain Hardware company and will conduct the business under the name of the Alexander Hardware store. Alexander previously ran the business after purchasing Kemp’s. Swain had acquired an interest months ago and remained actively involved.
Last night the Alabama Mineral division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad received another large locomotive to be used on this division.
A. F. Noblé and W. B Halsey organize A. R Noble & Co to deal in city real estate farming and mineral lands. Temporary office will be at the old savings bank building on Noble Street with Halsey as secretary treasurer and J F James as manager.
Frank Keane Discharged and Frank Reames freed after police court proceedings last Friday. Mayor Meederson yesterday ruled the case against Reames insufficient for conviction, citing conflicting witness testimony and lack of sufficient evidence.
The contract goes to Badders and Tritt to rebuild the foundry, engine room, and machine shop of the Armiston Locomotive and Machine Works after a recent fire. Separate structures will be erected, the foundry measuring 690 by 137 feet, the machine shop 60 by 100 feet, and the engine room 52 by 58 feet. Construction starts promptly.
A notice seeks a seven room dwelling in Toronto or nearby locations. Contact Address For Rent care Evening Star for details.
Mrs A M Leeper leaves for Amory Miss to visit relatives. Mrs Love of Marion returns home. Mrs C B Cros of Gadsden visits Mrs John M Caldwell on Noble Street. Tomorrow at 6 pm at Mrs W A Darden residence Anciston, Mr G A Hagan and Miss Willie Lou Darden wed in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev J W Poster Jr. Other society notes include visits and arrivals from Rome and Indianapolis.
Mrs. Sarah H. Lester, sister of Mr. Walter L. Jones and Mrs. EB Camp, died yesterday afternoon at her Jacksonville home after several weeks illness. She was beloved in both this city and Jacksonville, and her passing caused widespread sorrow. Mr. Jones and Mrs. Camp were with her when the summons came.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Anniston Banking and Loan Co. elected directors A. W. Bell J. J. Willett J. B. Goodwin Ht. A. Young W. L. McCaa M. B. Wellborn and Archibald Henderson. M. B. Wellborn was re elected president and H. A. Young vice president.
Aldrich in this city has received letters today stating he expects a favorable report this week on his challenge to the election of Hon. Gaston A. Robbins Democrat to Congress from this district.
The fourth assistant postmaster general refused the Hobson City bid for a postoffice. Residents must receive mail from Oxford as Hobson City is deemed too near Oxford by the department.
The electric motor for the new cancelling machine at the post office arrived last night. The cancelling machine has been ordered from Boston and should reach in about two weeks.
The Beaty will case remains in progress at the court house as the Star goes to press. Attorneys are making arguments and all evidence had been taken by 2 o clock. It is expected the case may go to the jury this afternoon.
R A Williams, emigrant agent, bound over to the March term of Morgan County Superior Court in Union Point Georgia for violating the state emigration act. Bond set at $500.
Mr Will Glover of Talladega visits friends in the city. Mr W W Whitesides of Matthews Whitesides returns from Edwardsville. Mr Wm H Zinn plans a Florida trip for an extended rest. Mr C Pierce of Boston General Electric is in town.
Readable lines mention a push for a Democratic primary and a request to order Montevallo coal from Anniston Lee Co. The fragment hints at local political activity and a supplier transaction, with no clear names, dates, or outcomes available.
Will N Perkins announces he has taken charge of the Empire steam laundry on West Tenth street and will give it close personal attention. He asks patrons to continue their business and promises to provide perfect service.
Local ad urges customers to contact Anniston Ice Co for coal orders. The brief promotes the supplier as the go to source during cold months with emphasis on availability and service. The notice mentions the company name and city.
The Buffalo Commercial notes M Zola’s remark on English use of the capital I in self references. It contrasts English self reference with French German Spanish and Japanese usage noting Japanese lack of a direct I term and the range of respectful terms used in speech.
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