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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
4
The brief shows The Evening Star newspaper imprint with proprietors Gordon & Stockton and editors and publishers listed. Office location is Columbian Building Noble Street in Anniston Alabama, registered at the local post office.
The Evening Star announces established agent locations in Glen Avon Glen Addie Street West End Drug Store Anniston Oxford and Oxania for sample copies subscriptions and advertisements. Agencies include George R. Todd’s store J T Cason Co near Fifteenth and Pine Wear Anniston J B Privett Co rug store Moorefield’s Jewelry H H Talley’s store Roy Porter Jacksonville.
We are authorized to announce Hon Waiter J Merrill a candidate for Delegate to The Constitutional Convention from the 7th Electoral District comprising Cleburne and Callous counties. His candidacy is subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Official government forecast indicates likely clearing skies tonight with fair conditions overall. Temperatures expected to fall, with the north portion turning colder than elsewhere.
Hon W A Merrill of Cleburne declares for Senate district delegate to the Constitutional convention. Edwardsville Standard-News lauds his open life, Democratic leadership, and past victories, noting his role as prosecuting solicitor and strong local support from Calhoun County.
A historical note states that about two weeks have passed since a Black man was burned at the stake in Kansas, a brutal act reportedly carried out by unknown assailants.
The Times lauds Albert Edward as a scrupulously constitutional heir and forecasts a steady reign. Victoria’s death is mourned worldwide as a loss to civilization while preparations rise to restart Woodstock furnaces in Anniston. The Bass Frazer mystery remains unsolved as Mrs Lease pursues divorce amid doubts about its impact on her husband.
The advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the world’s best healer for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers felons and all skin eruptions. It claims it is the only infallible pile cure and markets at 25 cents a box through Elam Drug Co.
Advert says new spring samples at Junius Levy, merchant tailor in the Columbian Building on Noble Street feature the best fabrics and latest weaves. It warns La Grippe coughs can linger months and mislead, then promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection.
Beginning October 1 Southern Railway operates an elegant Pullman sleeper from Birmingham Alabama to Richmond Virginia. Train 38 leaves Birmingham at 4 40 p m arrives Birmingham 11 85 a m train 8. The service promises much better passenger convenience for tickets and information write C F Jackson Birmingham Alabama.
A fragment describes Foley's Honey ad and someone named Tai reacting to music. The scene implies Tai stops coughing, prompted by the tunes. The text is sparse but suggests a soothing commercial moment.
The condition of Hon. B D G Brothers at his home in Anniston is extremely critical as pneumonia develops on top of a month long typhoid fever. A prominent attorney and former Jacksonville mayor, he is well known in Alabama and his illness saddens many friends. Remains hopeful for recovery.
Beginning October 7 the Choctaw Route runs three daily trains between Memphis and Hot Springs Arkansas with double daily service to Indian Territory and Oklahoma. The schedule includes connections to destinations across southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
An eye catching note announces that the catalogue is out and offers to send a copy to a friend. It invites readers to provide the recipient’s name and address and states that the request is available to all, regardless of means.
Tuscaloosa January 24 Col W W Brandon declined to accept the acting commandant role at the State University after trustees elected him. He says he hopeful for reappointment as Adjutant General by Governor Samford. The commandant post is now filled by Senior Captain Forman who does not desire the place but wants relief from duties.
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