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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
4
The Evening Star issued by Gordon and Stockton under editors Gordon and Stockton outlines subscription rates. In advance yearly five dollars per year and monthly and weekly options are mentioned, with office location at Noble Street and registration at Anniston.
The Evening Star announces multiple agency locations in the city and nearby towns including Oxford Oxania Anniston West End Drug Store and J C Mays & Co with sample copies subscriptions and ads available. Agencies are noted for convenient access and prompt forwarding to the main office.
The official forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday with a warmer trend. No major warnings issued.
Washington reports the post office appropriation bill includes a fast mail subsidy of 171 298 75 dollars for New York Atlanta and New Orleans with a proviso on necessity. A separate 25 000 dollar subsidy for Kansas City to Newton service exists. The abolition of the subsidy would hurt Southern business. many groups urge its continuation as this winter remains mild in Alabama while Europe and the Northwest endure severe cold.
Report from Anniston states the first news of Queen Victoria's death arrived by telegram from the Union Associated Press. The message posted on the Evening Star bulletin board appeared around 2 o'clock local time while England marked 6:30.
The Queen and Crescent Line began October 28 a new schedule from Meridian to Shreveport with lines diverging to Texas shortening travel to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No 37 connects with Queen and Crescent providing the quickest Westbound travel. Inquire at local ticket agents for details on this new service.
A reader from Peterson Indiana reports kidney trouble and a lame back eased by Electric Bitters. She claims at 73 she can do all housework again and praises improved appetite and overall health. Sold for 50 cents at Kiam Drug Co.
An obituary notice for six year old Little Joe Mallory, son of T. W. and Bertie Mallory, who died January 17, 1901 in the city after a 12 day illness. The memorial expresses faith, consolation, and hope of reunion in Heaven, with verses and family sentiment from Mus. R. B. C.
Frederick Bleup a furnace man at Thomas Ala died from scalding after falling into a hot water vat at the furnace days earlier He was boiled from his feet almost to his waist A separate Talladega item says a negro man was crushed to death in an ore washer at Ironat on Friday last
Five men escaped from Bessemer city prison Monday night by digging a hole through the wall using an iron tool and other implements. Authorities were alerted and a manhunt began for the fugitives.
The State Sunday School convention meets at the Methodist church in Talladega from April 9 to 11, 1901.
A misread advertisement touts Kermat's Chocolates as a hot new cold cure with laxative quinine and claims it eases sore throat. The text targets children and urges use of the candy format.
Effective October 7 the Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Arkansas. The service will offer double daily runs to Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory with connections to Southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
An advertisement invites residents to visit and patronize the Thweatt Colony Company seeking information on 5 or 10 acres and housing options. The message targets men women and children regardless of wealth and promises details upon inquiry.
The famous Bucklen Arnica Salve is proclaimed the best healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores ulcers boils and all skin eruptions. It offers reliable pile care and is sold for 25 cents a box at Elam Drug Co.
A customer from Parkersburg West Virginia reports using Wercote's Ext Black Oil to treat cholera. He claims rapid relief after one dose and says it cost $4.00 per bottle. He strongly recommends the product to others.
Second week of XX century sale opening display shows Swiss Nainsook and Cambric muslin underwear with edgings and allovers. Patterns from half an inch to half a yard wide with liberal margins, exclusive embroidery designs, and new materials. Dress goods and fancy weaves follow.
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