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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1901
Page
5
City news item notes Mr Russ Wose alive manager of the Rose Linch evo is the happy father of a bouncing baby girl born last night. Also mentions coal supplies and local commerce with many notices of workers and businesses in Anniston.
Camp Pelham United Confederate Veterans held a meeting at City Hall electing officers for the upcoming Memphis reunion. Officers include Captain J. T. De Arman and Lieutenants W. P. Dowring C. C. Crow Jas. Noble Sr. Quartermaster Samuel Chadwell Surgeon J. F. Walker and others with Mrs. J. H. Savage named sponsor.
The Queen & Crescent System south of Meridian opened October 25 with a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule, linking with Texas lines to cut travel time to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast No. 37 connects to offer the quickest westbound service. Contact nearby ticket agents for details and ticketing information.
Southern Railway will start through sleeping car service from Birmingham to Jacksonville via Atlanta. Train No 36 leaves Birmingham at 4 40 p m November 27 arriving Jacksonville at 8 30 a m first class in every respect for passenger comfort. For details contact your ticket agent or C E Jackson T P A Birmingham Alabama.
A bold advertisement declares no item will be sold at regular price during a limited sale. The store promises real savings, urges early attendance, and requires cash payment as stock must be reduced at any cost.
The Anniston Shoe Co announces a sensational cut price sale in today's Evening Star. Manager H. M. Newsome says stock on hand is larger than desired for the season, so prices are cut deeply across the entire stock to reduce stock quickly. Page five advertisement notes further details.
Personal mentions list several visitors and residents in town. Mr Slater Driskill of Jacksonville and Mr Charlie Maton also from Jacksonville are noted as in the city today. Other names include Mr Henry Edmondson from Edwardsville, Mr J E Toney to Cave Spring, Mr Tom Morrow of Gadsden, Mr Lee Coker returning, Mr B M Brazeal of Birmingham, and Mr S J Cole of Birmingham.
Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa says severe kidney trouble for years ended after using Foley's Sidney Cure. She states she tried five doctors without benefit before trying the remedy.
An ad touts Kermott's Chocolate Laxative Quinine as a quick cure for colds sore throats and general illness. It claims the product is taken as candy and suitable for children, promising rapid relief and easy consumption.
Private wire summary reports New York cotton futures trading guidance for G. B. Flint, manager, with market directions and price indications for the session.
The note says La Grippe coughs often last months and can prove fatal after the danger point. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as offering protection and security from these lingering coughs.
O. H. Parker & Co. offers to exchange its established mercantile business for city property or sell for part cash.
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