Big Docket In County Court Reports San Francisco Case
County court this afternoon bound over to the grand jury Macon and a Negro on charges of carrying an elevated pistol and assault with a gun under $200 bonds each. Janes Elliston, another Negro, held under $200 bond for selling mortgaged property. Harry Wenderson, Henry Williams of York and Albert Montgomery, segregates, convicted and fined 21 each for trespassing on the Southern railroad. A foreigner claiming the name San Francisco, accused in a barn fire, was not tried and remains jailed awaiting developments.
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San Francisco
Macon & Negro
Janes Eliston
Harry Wenderson
Henry Williams
Pei York
Albert Montgomery
Segrees
Southern Railroad
Ohio River Flood Threat Swells. Shelters Help Affected Homes
Special to the Star reports that heavy rain swelled the Ohio river and tributaries, pushing water toward a sixty foot stage. The lowlands flood, causing desolation and thousands of homeless families amid heavy financial losses. Charitable groups provide housing and meals to victims as relief efforts proceed.
Engage Martha Thomas to Deems Riddle in January Wedding
Nashville American reports Mr and Mrs John W Thomas Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Martha Davean Thomas to Deems Riddle of Anniston son of Mr and Mrs Riddle. The wedding will be a quiet home affair Tuesday night January 29 in Nashville with Riddle employed by Tennessee Milling at Valley Springs Tennessee. Martha comes from an old prominent Nashville family as daughter of Major John W Thomas Jr, president of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad. Mrs Mary V Jamison has returned to Anniston to make the future home with Mr and Mrs T Y Newman at 113 West Berweateruth street. Mrs RB Bowcock, recently seriously ill, is reported somewhat better.
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John W. Thomas Jr
Leg Werringe
Martha Davean
Riddie
Nashville
Riddle
Anniston
Tennessee Milling Company
Vallit Springs
Tenn
Miss Thomas
Mary V. Jamison
T. Y. Newman
West Berweateruth Street
Ashtabula Council Orders Sale of Electric Plant
The city council of Ashtabula votes to sell the municipal electric plant that began operating in 1892. Construction cost reportedly exceeded $88,000 with $90,000 in total fees claimed as owed. The plant has operated on a moonlit schedule with annual upkeep costs around $100.
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AvAtaduta
Ashtabula
Beyan
When to Knock the M. O. Idea
A fragmented note discusses stopping a foolish notion about ownership and taxation. The text implies an argument about becoming a property owner and the consequences of such a decision with uncertain details and unclear targets.
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M. O
Nilen
Whit Wood
Local dignitaries and industrial visitors converge in city
Personal, G. Holland of Indianapolis, mining interests chief, inspects region. Attorney J. F. Matthews returns after supreme court sessions at Montgomery. R. E. Cratty, John Van Dyke, A. H. Dunn, James Jardis, Otto Vogel arrive from Muskegon. Capt James Crook of Jacksonville visits. R. H. Felnett, W. A. Redd, W. Gill from Birmingham stop at the Alabama. W. A. Roberts from Pensacola also in town.
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G. Holland
Indianapolis
R. E. Cratty
John van Dyke
A. H. Dunn
James Jardis
Otto Vogel
Muskegon, Mich
City
R. H. Felnett
W. A. Redd and
W. Gill
Birmingham
The
Alabama
Portrait envy among socialites and sharp wit in chatter
Mrs Clumber laments her lack of a celebrity portrait while Mrs Highup boasts of a painted likeness. A humorous exchange follows on advertising beauty and camera vanity. Mrs Clinker praises Miss Van Shelf as a meticulous boarding mistress provoking a humorous image of heaven and camphor wings.
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Mra
Clumber
Highup
Clinker
Miss van Shelf
Socratootse
Razor grain and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy noted
The article discusses razor blade grain in Damascus and Swedish razors, claiming grain direction changes with use and that continued rubbing twists the grain. It also promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for children, free of opium, with a long-standing reputation and local seller J. L. Wikle.
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Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Twenty fourth Alabama Sunday School convention in Birmingham
The twenty fourth annual convention of the Alabama Sunday school association will meet in Birmingham on April 9 10 11. Representation includes state officers five county delegates all ministers the superintendent and two delegates per Sunday school. Railroads offer one fare plus 25 cents round trip. Delegates hosted by Birmingham Sunday school workers. For details contact Joseph Carthel general secretary Montgomery AL or S D Monroe entertainment committee 2021% First Avenue Birmingham.
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Alabama Sunday School Association
Birmingham
State Association
Sunday School Workers of
Joseph Carthel
Montgomery
Ala
S. D. Monroe
First Avenue
Hirmingham
Druggists certify Foley's Honey and Tar refund offer
All druggists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold. Cures la grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genuine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Elam, Ordway & Houser.
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Foley
Elam, Ordway & Houser
Origin of Oxygen from Sunlight and Plant Life
Lord Kelvin proposed that atmospheric oxygen originated from sunlight-driven plant activity. Early Earth was molten with no vegetation or free oxygen. As it cooled, life appeared on the surface and began releasing oxygen via photosynthesis, enabling most life-supporting respiration we rely on today.
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Lord Kelvin
O. Watson
Ear specialist links deafness to broader sensory impairment
An ear specialist argues deafness affects all senses, claiming the ear is only one servant of the sensory system. He says hearing loss is a partial paralysis of the brain, with interconnected sensory centers muscled into action to compensate for the demoralizing influence of the affected area.
Weather in Anniston and a Turk's Toilet
Anniston forecast shows partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with high temperatures around 74 and a low near 56. Weather notes include a 60 degree reading, light southerly wind, and no precipitation. An advertising blurb promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for croup. A Chicago Tribune excerpt discusses ornate Turkish dress, grooming rituals, and accessories featuring gold, jewels, and pistols.
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Anniston
Ostrich Lifespan and Farm Rearing Facts
National Geographic Magazine notes uncertainty about ostrich lifespans with claims of up to 100 years. It cites captive birds reaching forty still breeding, and Arizona farmers report few deaths with strong green feed, while accidents like fencing injuries often prove fatal.
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Arizona
National Geographic Magazine
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