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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1901
Page
6
A sales appeal promises high quality pianos or organs with easy payments and low prices. The firm touts nationwide reach, overstocked stock, a satisfaction guarantee, unpriced rewiring for rail freight, and trade in of old pianos.
A London Answers item recalls cases where judges and barristers argued over meanings like blouse fetlock dry nurse and snaffle. The court sought lay explanations from a stable groom and a domestic servant, finally learning slang terms hid everyday objects and horse gear.
A description of the Taj Mahal in Agra, Hindustan, noting its octagonal white marble form and inlaid jewels. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his queen, the project employed 22,000 men over 20 years with an estimated cost of 16 million dollars.
The Washington Post recounts the La Junta duel between Jim Bratton and George Gannon over a dispute at the Gilt Edge hotel. Bratton shot Gannon through the heart after a staged mock battle with arms linked, Gannon's gun misfiring earlier. Bratton lost his right hand that night but later played a fiddle with a custom right-hand bow holder.
An Exchange humorous snippet features Senator Sorghum claiming to understand human nature and a punchline about a button sewn from the vest. The dialogue pairs wit about life success with a misbutton tale.
In an olden tale a priest visits a poor farmer to bless his field before planting. After observing the soil the cleric declares that prayer alone will not suffice and that what the farmer needs is a nurse.
The Queen and Crescent System inaugurated a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule on October 28 linking with lines to Texas. Fast train No 37 of the Southern Railway connects, cutting travel time to Texas from seven to twelve hours. Visit a local ticket agent for details on this new service.
A sheriff sale directed by the City Court of Anniston Calhoun County Alabama lists land parcels in sections townships and ranges in Calhoun County and personal property including a horse a mule a buggy a cow and a yearling. The sale is set for Monday July 29 1901 at the front door of the courthouse in Anniston during legal hours. Sheriff M W Woopmorr notes the 27 June 1901 filing date.
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