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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
5
Local items note official forecast pair tonight and a colder Tuesday. In city affairs, M D Dun and other residents report coal supplies and business travel to Montgomery and Birmingham. Real estate transfers and court actions highlighted while ordinary notices include illness and a theater postscript.
Reduction on Wanket and combusts at Ullman Free to clear stock. Sale offers a seven per cent discount to move items quickly.
Anniston hosts the famed Sousa and his band for a grand one night concert. The event draws crowds from nearby towns with standing room expected to be needed. Reserved gallery seats are 75 cents with general admission 50 cents and tickets are on sale at Wikle's. Ushers will manage gallery seating and maintain order.
A farmers institute will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday of next week starting at 2 o clock. Professors from the A and M College and Experiment Station Aubarp will discuss terracing cultivation soil terms grasses of forage plants fertilizers stock raising fruit and vegetables plant diseases and prevention acclimation of northern trees cattle and general questions. Admission is free for farmers. bring pencil and paper and be ready at 10 o clock. Cany director farmers institute.
Montgomery January 21. Superintendent Abercrombie issues a directive to county superintendents detailing the use of an extra 100000 grant from the legislature to lengthen common school terms. The aim is a nine month term for all Alabama schools with teacher raises where a six month term exists. The letter closes with praise for the general assembly’s liberal appropriations.
J N Borer, a merchant tailor, advertises handsomest Spring Suitings. Tailor-made to order in short order at reasonable prices. Location cited as Security Bank Building.
A teacher's institute will meet January 25 and 26 in the old courthouse building. The program includes Reading and Spelling advanced pupils, Arithmetic decimals, Civil War history, geography, grammar, algebra, science ethics and school hygiene. Teachers will be entertained free of charge. Committee: W. Davarrin, D. R. Murrey.
Washington January 21 Senator Morgan denied plans to resign from the chairmanship of the interoceanic canal committee. He had contemplated stepping down due to the Nicaragua canal bill setback but reconsidered after Republican objections to a cherished project.
A pawn dealer extols a salve he claims is the finest healing remedy in the world, highlighting its purported power and universal appeal.
The notice invites readers to request a call for a friend by providing name and address. It claims to do good work for Anniston benefiting all residents and asks in return for patronage when buying, selling, or renting. It predicts population growth doubling in five years.
Solicits inquiries about the Thweatt Colony Company located in McFall Alabama offering particulars to prospective investors or settlers. The notice invites calls for more information about the venture and its prospects.
A rental listing shows a green dwelling available for rent located near Twelfth Street and Noble Street. The ad notes no additional details but confirms the property is for rent in the local housing section.
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