Olson claims rich gold find around Anniston
Prospector O N Olson, an Anniston resident and local mine investor, asserts a gold vein starts in West Anniston and runs to Blue Mountain then east of the city. He urges Woodstock Tron Works to sink a shaft and offers a fourth stake, predicting a future rush to Anniston if true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. N. Olson
Anniston
Olson
West Anniston
Blue Mountain
Cleburne County
Woodstock
Are Urging Gunnels To Enter the Race From Calhoun
Strong pressure is placed on H C Gunnels to run for the legislature from Calhoun County. Gunnels, now chief clerk in the Department of Education in Montgomery, is seen as well qualified and would likely receive strong support if he enters the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Gunnels
Anniston
Gunnels
Montgomery
Department of Education
Calhoun
Parker Memorial Church Raises Pastor Salary
At a recent conference Parker Memorial Church members voted unanimously to raise the pastor Rev. J. H. Foster Jr. salary to 300 for the current year. The move reflects the love and esteem in which Dr. Foster is held by his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Memorial Church
J. H. Foster, Jr
Change at Anniston Produce Company
Mr. P. B. Brown sold his half interest in the Anniston Produce Company to Mr. C. O'Bryant who is now sole owner. The business continues at the same place on Tenth Street. William L. Brown, former bookkeeper, becomes manager of the Anniston Brown Ore Company, and T. M. Smith takes over as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Brown
Anniston Produce Company
C. O’ Bryant
O’ Bryant
Tenth Street
William L. Brown
Anniston Brown Ore Company
T. M Smith
Mr. Brown
The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in Real Estate
Real estate bargains listed by A. R Nondie & Co. with two homes close in: a 2 story 7 room house offered at 3 000 but selling for 1 750 and a 5 room house offered at 2 500 but selling for 1 500. Terms to suit purchaser. Near Opera Howe Block Noble Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R Nondie & Co
Opera Howe
Noble Street
Brightman & Co Turkeys Dressed for Market Display
Dressed game and turkeys are shown at Brightman and Company stands in Fountain Market, highlighting the farm produce display for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightman & Co’s
Fountain Market
Gubernatorial Vote Probated in Clarke County
Clarke county convention organized in Grove Hill and cast one ballot. John T. Morgan received 76 votes to 38 for Johnston for U S senator, endorsement made unanimous. Governor contest ended in a draw with Samford 564, Stallings 52, Tomlinson 64. Morgan supporters surprised by landslide.
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Ment
J. T. Lecland
Grove Hill
Morgan
Tomlinson
Samford
Stallings
Pipe plant to resume operation February first
The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry plant will restart about February first after weeks of repairs. About one hundred fifty workers have been employed to complete the necessary overhaul and bring the plant back to active operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company
British bivouad on the ground captured Sunday
Military authorities report a ground capture on Sunday amid scarce further details. Officials believe fighting may have resumed as operations continued in the area with limited updates available.
Beleaguered Ladysmith Awaits Word Of New Battle
London reports high anxiety as General Buller’s operations remain unclear after two days of fighting. The War Office kept lobbies closed, and officials hope a resumed battle is likely. Analysts call Buller’s effort a possible forlorn hope amid strenuous combat.
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London
Buller
War Office
Lord Lansdowne
Spencer Wilkerson
Mr. Wilkerson
Longest Single Engine Hauls 45 Car Timber Train
A 45 car solid train will depart from the Southern Car and Foundry Co. yard, the longest ever pulled by one engine for the company. Built for the Tennessee Central Railway, the train heads to Hatsiesburg Mississippi to load lumber and then to Emory Gap Tennessee for construction needs. C F Newton of Rockwood Tennessee, TC superintendent, is in town to view the departure. O M Stimson, Southern Car and Foundry district manager, escorts him. A photo will be taken just before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Car and Foundry Co
Tennessee Central Railway Company
Hatstiesburg
Miss
Emory Gap
Tennessee
Tennessee Central
Rockwood, Tenn
Woodstock Ore Beds Pioneer John Tonkin Dies at 73
John Tonkin longtime Anniston resident and former Woodstock Iron Works ore mining chief died at 5 AM today at 1007 Gurnee Street. He was watchman for Jacob H Noble and leaves a wife a son and a daughter. Funeral tomorrow at 10 AM Hillside cemetery.
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John Tonkin
Gurnee Street
Mr. Tonkin
Anniston
Conwell
England
Woodstock Iron Works
Jnc. H. Noble
Hillside Cemetery
W. J. Tonkin
Birmingham
Texas
Tonkin
Grace Church
Samuel Noble
Moglish
Vault Move Expands Anniston Bank Security
The Anniston National Bank has purchased a very large steel vault from the Anniston Bank ing and Loan company. The vault will be moved to the national bank and used alongside the existing vault to handle increased business. Foundation work has begun. the structure will rest on a stone base.
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Anniston National Bank
Anniston Banking and Loan Company
Anniston Produce Co. Partnership Dissolved by Mutual Consent
The partnership between C. C. O' Bryant and P. B. Brown is dissolved by mutual consent with O' Bryant assuming all liabilities and Brown retiring. Debts due the Anniston Produce Co. payable to O' Bryant. Dated January 16, 1900. Try Miller's grits and gravy at Model City Restaurant, 18 W Tenth Street. 25 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Produce Co
C. C. O’ Bryant
P. B. Brown
Miller’s
Model City
Tenth Street
Waggoner Burns His Infidel Books
Toledo dispatch reports Marshall Waggoner, once known for an infidel library valued at thousands, converting to Christianity and burning his renowned collection of infidel books in a public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Waggoner
Trousers Sale Extends This Week at Ullman Bros
Ullman Bros continues a week long trousers sale offering substantial savings on black and fancy worsted best quality garments. The store advertises a dramatic price reduction claiming 334 percent off each dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ullman Bros
Stevenson Dead While Hunting Near Jacksonville
Mr J. Stevenson prominent Jacksonville merchant dropped dead this morning on his farm two miles south of the city while hunting with Dr Madden. He leaves a wife four sons and three daughters. His brother H L Stevenson owns extensive real estate. Friends mourn his sudden loss.
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8. J. Stevenson
Jacksonville
Stevenson
Madden
H. L. Stevenson
Toledo man burns atheist works in church furnace
A man who traveled widely burned his collection of books and etchings with atheistic content last night in the furnace of Memorial United Brothers Church at Lawrence avenue and Hicks street. The pastor Rev. B. Rosselot and a few friends witnessed the act as the fire consumed the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial United Brothers Church
Lawrence Avenue
Hicks Street
Baptist missionary will preach at Parker Memorial Church
Rev. Dr. R. J. Willingham, corresponding secretary of the Southern Baptist Mission board in Richmond Va, will preach at Parker Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday February 11. Dr. J. H. Foster Jr. has received a letter confirming the visit. When you need coal, order from Anniston Ice Co. tf.
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R. J. Willingham
Southern Baptist Mission Board
Richsmond
Parker Memorial Baptist Church
J. H. Foster, Jr
Willingham
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Annis
Milllionaire
Loo
Castile
Steve
Atlas
California
Georgia
O’bryant & CO
Rit
Clarke County
Samford and Stallings
Unani
Mous
Gan
Johnston
J. W. Brand
Thomasville
T. W. Drew
Walker Springs
Ladysmith
Mr. O. M
Stimson
The
Southern Car and Foundry
Pany
Stone
C. O' Bryant
J. Stevenson
Dr. Willingham
Anniston Ice Co
O. Oo
J. R. Lemon
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