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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1914

Page

2

Reception for Miss Heflin at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist ladies host an evening reception for Miss Heflin newly named deaconess. In the Sunday school room Dr and Mrs Brandon and Mrs J Norton will assist in receiving. A musical program and refreshments are planned. All church members and the congregation are urged to attend.

Miss Heflin the First Methodist Church Brandon J. ©. Norton The Missionary Society

Local social notes list moves and visits across cities

Mrs D B Walsh notes accompany relatives visits and guests in Jacksonville Montgomery and Birmingham. Miss Jessie Lipscomb and Miss Emma Lee Ledbetter arrive on Wilmer avenue and Christine respectively. Mrs Samuel Kennedy heads to Talladega, Rowman couple relocate on Leighton Street and Chives Woodruff, H P Robertson take new home corners.

Jessie Lipscomb Gaffner South Carolina Emma Lee Ledbetter Wilmer Avenue Samuel Kennedy C. J. Howser Talladega Mrs. Oliver Montgomery Rowman Leighton 7Th Street Chives Woodruff H. P. Robertson Bowman Seventeenth

Meade News Items Highlight Local Farm Work and Visits

July 2 Meade Alabama residents report crops thriving despite drought. Attendees join singing at Eulaton and visits among Doss Robertson Rhodes families. Leora McCaulla of Lincoln visits, plus Waddell and Haynes family news and Sunday gatherings.

Leora McCaulla Lincoln W. M. Doss Higgins M. H. Robertson Annie Lillie Doss Miss Heath Vera Anna Mae Rhodes Willie Rhodes Choccolocco

Farmers Union Meeting Set Here on 16th and 17th

A family note states the Farmers' union will meet here on the 16th and 17th of the month. The first day is open to all and several good speakers will be present. Also mentioned is Grady Jones hosting a birthday dinner last Thursday for his young guests, deemed a delightful occasion.

Farmers’ Union Grady Jones

Atlantic and Gulf Portland Cement sale clears assets

Birmingham July 2. The assets of the Atlantic and Gulf Portland Cement company were sold for 630,600 at public outcry on the courthouse steps Wednesday noon. The property was bought in by G. R. Hartman for stockholders and bond holders, most of whom reside in Baltimore. Sale conducted by W. S. Lovell and J. H. McQ. Carter, trustees for reorganization.

Birmingham Atlantic and Gulf Portland Cement Company Court House G. R. Hartman Baltimore W. S. Lovell J. H. McQ. Carter

Morgan County Grand Jury Roasts Gov Emmet O Neal

Decatur July 2 The Morgan county law and equity court grand jury adjourned and roasts Governor Emmet O Neal in its report to Judge Thos W Wert It charges the governor with pardoning several men convicted locally for selling whisky and notes many true bills against alleged violators of state prohibition laws

Decatur Morgan County Law and Equity Court Grand Jury Emmet O'Neal Thos. W. Wert

Baby hippo adopts cat in Central Park

Congo the baby hippopotamus in Central Park has adopted a cat named Mrs Murphy. The hippo mother objects to the adoption and keepers fear the animal may harm the cat.

Hippo New York Congo Central Park

Banks in Alabama weigh Atlanta convention for Federal Reserve post

Atlanta is favored to host the Alabama bankers convention to choose a director for the Federal Reserve Bank. George H. Malone of Dothan leads Alabama’s bid, backed by major city and country banks, while McLane Tilton of Pell City faces backlash over mudslinging letters.

Atlanta Montgomery Bankers of Alabama Federal Reserve Bank Montgomery Clearing House Atlanta Clearing House George H. Malone Dothan Forma!ly Malone McLane Tilton Pell City Tilton

Calhoun County Institute for white teachers to begin

The Calhoun County Institute for white teachers opens Monday July 13 at 1 30 p m at the Annis ton county courthouse with H T Persons state education official present at 11 a m for enrollment before the 1 30 pm session. Patrons and Trustees Day July 15 features J B Hobdy discussing policies. An Institute of Instruction in Cambridge Mass starts July 1 with the American Institute of Instruction holding its eighty third annual convention at Harvard with leaders including Albert B Hart and Arthur W Dunn delivering talks.

Calhoun County Institute For Anniston H. T. Persons Colgrove J. B. Hobdy Auburn Institute of Iestruction Cambridge Mass American Institute of Instruction Harvard University Albert B. Hart Harvard Arthur W. Dunn United States Bureau of Education

Baby Manurt After Falling Two Stories

Chicago July 2 Annette Williams a 14 month old child fell from a third story window to the street but was picked up uninjured.

Chicago Annette Williman

No Changes Planned in the Association

Chicago July 1 President Ban Jolson of the American league says he is too busy to discuss reports of a new big league. President Chivington of the American Association says no plans for a new league under organized baseball have been suggested and expects the circuit to weather Federal league competition.

Chicago Ban Jolson American League Chivington American Association

Aniston Mayor Candidate Announces Re-Election Bid

At the solicitation of many voters of the city I announce my name as a candidate for re election to the office of mayor of the City of An niston subject to the action of the Democratic party My record is before you my desire is to continue to serve you and my purpose is to serve you even better than I have done in the past I respectfully solicit your votes for the office.

Announcement of Candidacy for Anniston Council

John F. Williams announces bid for city council from the Third Ward subject to Democratic primary. The notice identifies him as a candidate for councilman and connects his bid to party processes in Anniston.

Cowmeil Anniston John F. Williams

Candidate Declares Run for Council From First Ward

Councilman Thereby announces candidacy for councilman in the First ward to succeed himself, pending action of the Democratic primary.

Iyself

Fourth Ward Council Candidacy of J W McClurkin

J W McClurkin announces candidacy for Fourth ward councilman subject to August 3rd election date. He seeks support from residents and local organizations ahead of the vote.

Fourth Ward Councilman Primary Action Date

The notice states a date for the office of councilman from the Fourth ward subject to the action of the city Democratic primary for Jameps T. Gardner Jr. and related election proceedings.

Fourth Ward Jameps T. Gardner, Jr

Lamar Jeffers Seeks Re election for Ward 5 Council Seat

The candidate announces his bid for re election in Ward 5 subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary. Lamar Jeffers aims to continue as councilman pending primary results.

Lamar Jeffers

Jesse Evans Seeks Re election for Ward 55 Council Seat

Jesse Evans announces bid for re election to the Ward 55 city council seat subject to the democratic primary. The statement signals continued campaign focus on local governance and party primary rules.

Waldrop seeks reelection to Second Ward council seat

Deve G. Waldrop announces his candidacy for reelection to the city council as councilman from the Second Ward with the Democratic primary set for August 2.

Deve G. Waldrop

Fourth Ward Councilman Announces Candidacy

A. Burgess known as Uncle Jack announces he will run for councilman from the Third ward to succeed himself in the next city election, subject to action of the Shaler Houser.

Third Ward A. Burgess Uncle Jack

Hollingsworth Seeks Re Election Councilman Post in First Ward

L S Hollingsworth announces candidacy for re election as councilman from the first ward subject to Democratic primary action.

First Democratic Primary Selects Councilman O M Alexander

The article notes the date for the councilman selection from the First Democratic primary naming O M Alexander as the candidate.

Por Councilman Seeks Re-election Date in Second Ward

The note states a councilman from the Second Ward plans another term with the date for re-election subject to J. M. Bagley. The item highlights local political steps and the involvement of Bagley in the process.

Councilman Election Date Set for Third Ward

The date for the Third Ward councilman election is announced, subject to Claude J. Shules. The notice outlines the planned electoral timing and governing authority.

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