Blackmon and Gunnell Enter Legislative Race
Fred L. Blackmon of Calhoun announces candidacy for state senator representing Calhoun and Cleburne counties. Harry Gunnels also enters the race. his focus is to build Calhoun and the state educationally financially and politically. Gunnels is a Calhoun native and former Anniston city schools superintendent, praised as thoroughly qualified and likely to draw broad support.
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Fred L. Blackmon
Calhoun
Cleburne
the Star
Senate
Harry
Gunnels
Gunnel
The
Star
H. ©. Gannels
Calhoun County
Oxford College
Anniston
Scrap At Lagarde Quarry Sparks Public Safety Incident
Rock Springs on January 24 reports Gus Hopper a Black man struck down at Lagarde Quarry after refusing to loan 15 cents to Heard. A group of Black people gathered at the Lagarde Lime works where Heard asked Hopper for money. Hopper’s refusal led to a fatal attack.
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Rock Springs
Gus Hopper
Rock
Heard
Lagarde Lime Works
Hopper
Two Story Seven Room House For Sale
Auction note states a two story seven room home is close in with asking price 25 000 but sale price 1 750 and a five room house also close in with price 2 500 and sale price 1 500. Terms to suit the purchaser offered by A R Nosie and Co Real Estate.
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A. R. Nosie & Co
Laid To Rest In Jacksonville
The remains of Mr. J. Stevenson of Jacksonville were laid to rest this afternoon at 3 in the Jacksonville cemetery after he died yesterday morning while out hunting. He was brother to Mrs. R. W. Whisenant formerly of this city and to Mr. H. L. Stevenson of Jacksonville.
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8. J. Stevenson
Jacksonville
Stevenson
R. W. Whisenant
H. L. Stevenson
Admiral Dewey Invited to Chattanooga Farragut Memorial
Congressman Moon extended a formal invitation to Admiral Dewey to visit Chattanooga in early May for the cornerstone laying of the Admiral Farragut memorial. The invitation also targets Secretary of War Boot General Miles Adjutant General Corbin and other army and navy officials. Corbin has reportedly accepted.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John A. Moon
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Farragut
Boot
General Miles
Corbin
Army
Navy
Pensioners urged to meet at city court February 10
The Old Veteran pensioners are urged to attend a meeting at the city courtroom at 1 o'clock p m on February 10 for important business. The notice is signed by A A Bral and A di PEE G W Pitts and asks county papers to copy.
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City Court Room
A. A. Bral
A. di Pee
G. W. Pitts
Woodstock Official Visits Woodstock Furnaces In Birmingham
Birmingham Age Herald reports John D. Probst of Woodstock Tron Works visiting Alabama properties with friends. He cites coke supply issues delaying Anniston blast furnaces and notes plans to travel from Decatur to Georgia near Cedartown to inspect ore lands.
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Birmingham Age Herald
John D. Probst
Woodstock
Buller’s Night Assault Plans Face Boer Stronghold
London reports General Buller’s turning movement stalls as he plans a night assault on Spionkop heights. Warren holds ridges while Boers fire from higher ground 1,400 yards away. News reaction hints at harsher taxes to fund five weeks of hostilities as Parliament nears.
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London
Buller
War Office
Warren
Spionkop
Parliament
Couple Weds After Licensing at Anniston Office
At about 10 30 this morning Justice J F Creen joined James Carvin and Maud Watters in matrimony after they presented a license. The couple both reside in Anniston and their friends wish them happiness.
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J. F. Creen
Justice Creen
James Carvin
Maud Watters
Anniston
Barn Burns in Jacksonville Barn Devastates Owner’s Livestock
Last night at 12:30 the large new barn owned by Dr. J F B Crook in Jacksonville burned to the ground. One horse perished in the blaze. Six months earlier a previous barn on the same property burned. Insurance valued at 1480 is believed to fully cover the loss.
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J. FB. Crook
Jacksonville
Dr. Crook
Neat Parsonage Planned for St Pauls M E Church
Plans and specifications are prepared for a six room parsonage to be built on the south lot adjoining the church. Work will start once arrangements are perfected to provide a comfortable home for Rev. J. G. Johnson and the church has long needed the improvement.
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St. Paul’s
M. EK
J. G. Johnson
Partnership Dissolved of Anniston Produce Co
The partnership Anniston Produce Co between O Bryant and P B Brown is dissolved by mutual consent. C O Bryant assumes all liabilities and Brown retires from the business. All debts of the company are now payable to C O Bryant.
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Anniston Produce Co
Miller's grits and gravy at Model City Restaurant
Miller's dish grits and gravy is offered at Model City Restaurant located at 18 W Tenth Street. The note briefly mentions the menu item with no additional details about price or dates.
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Miller's
Model City
Tenth Street
General Oates Withdraws From Crenshaw Senate Battle
Crenshaw county hosts a heated senatorial contest this week with Morgan versus Johnston as General Oates withdraws to attend pressing duties in Washington. Morgan backers, led by Frank White Sid Bowie and J B Graham, push speeches through Luverne and other beats while Johnston campaigns harder in Crenshaw, avoiding Marengo. Ullman Bros offers 380 pairs of trousers at 34 percent off for dress and business wear.
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Montgomery
Crenshaw
Morgan
Johnston
Oates
Washington
Frank White
Birmingham
Sid Bowie
Anniston
J. B. Graham
Talladega
Thorugh
Luverne
Marengo
Ullman Bros
Expansion Plans For Central Foundry Facility
The Central Foundry company will enlarge its plant with a 50 foot addition contracted to T. L. Houser & Co. Plans and specs are prepared and will go to General Manager A. L. Tyler Jr. next week. The new buildings are to be awarded by Monday or Tuesday and completed by May with full operation expected soon after.
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Central Foundry Company
A. L. Tyler, Jr
T. L. Houser & Co
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Gunnell
House
State Senate
H.C. Gunnels
General Assembly
John T. Morgan
Federal Senate
Gannels
Lagarde Quarry
Opera House
Noble Street
Anc
Castile
Steve
Atlas
California
Georgia
Yo’ Bryant & CO
Anniston Ice Co
Dewey
MR. Probst
Bullers
General Buller
Ther
Ladysmith
Crenshaw County
Johnston OR
Tyler
T. L
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R. Lemon
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