Pervasive Anxiety in West Anniston and Political Jests Abroad
The Star in Oxford and Anniston notes health concerns from stagnant West Anniston ponds. Mark Hanna is floated as a Republican presidential candidate, sparking cartoonist banter. Chattanooga’s view mocks a convention delegate who pushed a railroad pass ban for editors. A mosquito control scheme via musical attractants is proposed, and a sensational race transformation rumor from Macon stirs controversy, with the News forwarding skeptical commentary from the Washington Post.
Woodstock Accountant Takes Charge Today
Wade Allen of Montgomery assumes control of the accounting department at Woodstock Iron Works in Anniston after years with Seaboard Air Line. His departure prompted a Montgomery farewell with Chief Clerk W. T. Burgess promoted as local Seaboard agent. Clerks presented Allen a solid silver pitcher in appreciation amid a warm luncheon and toasts to his new field.
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Wade Allen
Seaboard Air Life
Montgomery
Woodstock Iron Works
Alabama
Seabord Air Line
W. T. Burgess
Advertiser
Allen
Woodstock Iron Company
Acouating
Anniston
Woodstock Company
Seaboard
Burgess
Mont
Mr. Burgess
Georgia
Seaboard Air Live Railway
Many Letters Uncalled For at Anniston Post Office
A list shows letters remaining uncalled for at the Anniston post office. Names on the Gentlemen's List include Bird, W Li, Chandler, DT, Dempsey, Dyer, Edwards, Eurett, Halmes, Goodloe, Hicks, Jeffers, Kirkland, Lormer, Massey, Miner, Mitchell, Newton, Ragsdale, Smith, Wilson, Whinkler, and Ward among others. The Ladies' List contains Briskin, Birch, Mrs James, Henderson, Hindman, Ham, Mattie, Sallie, Pan, and other names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F-Fredard
Halmes W
G—Goodloe
Sandy
H—Hicks
S J
J—Jeffers
K —Kirkland
Wilson
Lormer
M . Mocky
Massey
Miner
Jno
Mitchell
L. W
Micks
Joes
List
Briskin
Ela
Birch
James
Biekenah Mary
Local Pageant Entrants List Names and Roles
A fragment lists participants including Salla Russell Miss Leonie 5S Story Miss Maggie Strat ton Miss Ollie W Walker Miss Frances L fF Sarva P M. The readable items indicate a staged event with several contestants and possible titles. No further context or outcomes are provided.
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Salla
Russell
Leonie
Maggie
Stratton
Ollie
W—Walker
Frances
Sarva
P.M
Blue Mountain lodge calls special meeting July 2
Officers and members of Blue Mountain lodge No. 86 announce a special meeting to be held Tuesday evening July 2 at the regular time and place. By order, Nob! Grand Jus R. J. Saywen, Secretary. Local items mention a Union made cigar and medical remedies with dubious endorsements. Queen & Crescent System adds faster rail service Meridian to Shreveport via Southern Railway connection. Public urged to consult ticket agents for details.
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Blue Mountain Lodge No
O. F
Nob! Grand Jus
R. J. Saywen
Seey
Queen & Crescent
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas
Southern Railway
Annistonian Whittle Whiteside Honored in Convention Portrait
The Montgomery Advertiser published a portrait and sketch of Hon. W. W. Whiteside of Calhoun County. It notes his residence in Anniston, long legislative service, and influence as a progressive, prominent citizen active in the Constitutional Convention. Also includes a physician's testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure by Dr. Geo Ewing.
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Montgomery
W. W. Whiteside
Faisiny
Whiteside
Calhoun
Anniston
General Assembly
Alabama
Convention
Progress
Geo. Ewing
Smith’s Grove
Foley
McElreath Drug Company
Increased Choctaw Route service with summer fares
Effective October 7 the Choctaw Route adds three daily Memphis to Hot Springs trains and doubles service to Indian and Oklahoma Territories with connections across Missouri Kansas Texas. Southern Railway offers round trips June 1 to September 30 with return by October 31 1901 to summer resorts including Asheville Black Mountain Blowing Rock Brevard Flat Rock Hot Springs Morehead City Lithia Springs and others. For rates and schedules contact agents in Birmingham Chattanooga and nearby locations. The ad ends with a product pitch for Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine.
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Memphis
Hot Springs Ark
Oklahoma Territories
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
West
The
Southern Railway
Asheville
N.C
Black Mountain
Blowing Rock
N. C
Brevard
Flat Rock
Hot Springs
Morehead City
Lithia Springs
Cumberland Island
St. Simons
Chattanooga, Tenn
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Stockton
Villtore and Publishers
New Court House
Anniston, Ala
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Evening Star
Oxford
Star Daily
Soe
Thomason
West Anniston
Obey
Penn
Mark Hanna
Republican Party
Iinley
Paragarpheer
Mark
Chattanooga
Wren
Teres
Sheare
Macon
Eace
Pieaere
Eetooine
Washington Post
Chattanooga News
Woodstock
Mr. Allen
W.T. Burgess
Adams
Frank Bevill
J. L. Gibson
A. B. de Montmollin
WH. J. Ambrose
A. T. Ambrose
A. W. Powell
Browder Flinn
R.G. Jobson
H. Adams
James Taylor
Gilmer Weatherly
H. L. Kennon
R. M. Turner
B—Bird
Ed W LI
Bargessa
Chandler
Dempsey
John
Dyer
Denton
Herbert K
K— Edwards
PD EK
Eurett
N— Newton
Bob
R— Ragsdale
L R S—Smith
W—Wilson
W J
Whinkler
Max
Wood
Ward
Reoy
Jemuie
Naiyues
Mis
Union
Ty. E. Swift
J.N Murdoch
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kenmott
Black Derry
Kermett
Frank McIntyre
Haly Price
AND
Annistonians
W. W Whiteside
Kermott
VIA
Orleans
Sarevenert
Mexico, New Mexico
California
E. P. Turner
DaLlas, Texas
Sais
Robinson’s Book Store
Noble Street
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