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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
5
A matchhead started a small fire in the office of George H. Mc Fadden Bros. around 1 45 pm today. The blaze caused alarm but was quickly extinguished with no damage. Fire department responded and found only minor contents affected.
Corrected daily by W. L. Jones the cotton market shows strict good middling at 9 1/8 and good middling at 9 1/4. Wool overshirts for men priced at 95 cents and 1.55 to 1.95 for various overshirt pairs. Bass & Heard advertise these items with reduced prices.
Colonel J. M. Barr president of Woodstock Iron Works arrived in the city this morning from Norfolk.
President Roosevelt and other prominent figures will attend the Gridiron club mid winter dinner in Washington tonight marking the annual event with notable guests and speeches.
P. L. Ed wards, a prominent Norfolk commission merchant, shot his young wife and then fatally wounded himself. The couple had been separated for two years.
A reflective quote on patience by Shakespeare notes that wounds mend gradually. The line speaks to improving slowly rather than instantly. It emphasizes measured recovery and enduring perseverance.
Capudine relieves headache and nervous trouble caused by colds heat or stomach issues. Liquid and pleasant to take works quickly. Available in 10c 25c and 50c sizes at toy stores.
Mrs. Clara Stirling files for divorce in Edinburg naming her husband as defendant and alleging infidelity with Mrs. Atherton as the alleged corespondent.
Anniston reports a cold spell with light snow and a forecast of fair tonight and Sunday. The barometer stands at 30.05, temperature 21, trace precipitation, northwest wind at 20 mph, highest wind 34 mph, and the low at 7 am is 21. Continued cold conditions with freezing temperatures expected.
Beginning January 1, 1909 a cab and trunk wagon will operate for 25 cents inside cab limits. Sunday service available for patrons at the same price, with phone contact 44. Blake's Livery Stable.
Holeproof brand locks offer six pairs for a dollar with a six month guarantee from Saks.
The text explains how excess body fat leads to fatty degeneration of muscular tissues, especially the heart, risking heart failure under stress. It notes obesity causes anaemia and hysteria, reduces ability to exercise, and induces lassitude and aversion to exertion.
The early career of Victorien Sardou shows a shift from medical studies to the stage. He faced poverty and failed first plays, then fell ill and was nursed back to health by actress Mile. de Brecourt, after which his fortunes changed and he pursued drama.
A. L. Starnes of Rome spent last night here. Carl Shelnutt accepted a position with J. B. Aderhold in his Bast Tenth street store. J. A. Owens, A. M. Turner and W. B. Merrell of Heflin are in the city today. Wool blankets half price, cotton blankets half price. BASS & THEARD.
William Winter recalls pallbearers Joseph Jefferson and Edwin Booth at McCullough and Brougham funerals. Jefferson jokes on walking gentlemen in his profession while a grave scene prompts Booth to smile at Hamlet like observers under a tree.
The piece contrasts imagined, borrowed and real trouble with references to Cain Eve and tubal ironwork, noting imaginary troubles as disasters and crises, borrowed trouble from relatives, then promotes endurance and a path through happiness philosophy and physical culture as Puck-style satire.
A short classified notice invites readers to take on a simple errand task advertised in a want ad. The listing outlines basic duties and calls for quick response from interested applicants.
A man applying at the marriage bureau for a license says he does not know which prospective wife to bring. The clerk replies that the bride must sign the books with him. The man leaves crestfallen, unable to decide which companion to choose.
Local shopper seeks value in meat market options offering low prices on choice goods. No further specifics provided.
Satisfactory drug service instruction recorded as Phone 72 BR O Watson juitt.
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