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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
1
Beaumonts July Fourth tale shifts from wildcat speculation to a working field view as 14 wells flow, most on Spindle Top Heights. Investors face losses while experts foresee a larger future and possible new oil ventures beyond the known area. Anniston plans Fourth of July celebrations with rivers of barbecues and parades.
Closing program at the Auditorium features Mrs Frazer impersonations in dialects Miss Mitchell dramatic readings Mrs Foster solos and Misses Douglass and Robinson violin selections with Prof. Bavenkirk accompanist Admission is twenty five cents and the largest audience of the season is expected.
Prof. W. A. Wedgeworth a popular Oxford College teacher has been appointed by State Superintendent Abercrombie to join several Alabama teachers deployed to the Philippine Islands to instruct in native schools.
The Fourth of July holiday affects Anniston post office operations with Sunday hours. General delivery and stamp window open 10 to 11 AM. One delivery will be made by carriers across the city. L. T. Smith P. M.
New York reports sixty deaths and 150 prostrations in 24 hours with Cleveland five deaths Toledo three deaths and Philadelphia fifty two deaths amid ongoing extreme temperatures.
Weather reports from Washington to Phoenix cite extreme heat with many prostrations and dozens of deaths. Thermometers reach above 100 in multiple regions including 106 in Phoenix and 102 in Philadelphia as rainfall remains scarce in several cities.
An old style notice advises wheelmen to avoid discomfort from chafing sunburn stings and bruises using Buckley’s Arnica Salve. It claims relief for pimples blotches skin eruptions and piles and lists Elam Drug Co. as the seller at 25 cents. The text also promotes Smoke Silver Ash Anniston union made cigars.
Fred J Williams lodge No 10 of Alabama formed yesterday afternoon to serve the men at the new Anniston Rolling mill of the Southern Car and Foundry company. About forty charter members joined with several eligible to vote as officers were chosen led by W F Wischmeyer as president and James Blount as vice president. Others include J W Wischmeyer financial secretary S A Jennings recording secretary Wim F Kenna and C B Rouse as guide with trustees gathered from Amalgamated Lodge No 2. The meeting set the regular gathering place to be determined by trustees.
The last session of the Ministers Institute was held at 8 this morning with about eighty preachers from across the state in attendance. Prof. J. R. Sampey led the principal lectures from the Louisville Theological Seminary as Kyle spoke on the Old Testament. The event was considered profitable and organizers plan to establish the institute as a permanent body, with uncertainty on location. Attendees also joined the Ofm Tauqua, boosting attendance. The two gatherings were praised as a blessing to Amniston and organizers urged greater participation.
Captain J. L. Daniels of the Aniston Rifles appointed NCOs last night. New lineup includes First Sergeant Nelson Bell, Quartermaster Sergeant T Weyman Adair, Sergeants J N Bell W D Mitchell J M Pitts J A Mitchell, Corporals Roodie Robinson W T Edmondson Jr Charles Segare Claude Suttles D B Boozer J D Dill. Edmondson Jr. also reappointed company clerk. Call for Silver Ash Anniston.
Rumor says J. W. Young of Rome who runs the Armstrong hotel has leased the Wilmer hotel and will leave the Armstrong in September to take charge at Wilmer. Verification incomplete but many sources lend credence. Foley’s Honey and Tar touted by Mr. Elreath Drug Co. for cough and inflamed tonsils.
A London tale shows a starving millionaire unable to digest food. Early use of Dr. King's New Life Pills could have saved him by strengthening the stomach aiding digestion and improving appetite. Sold by Elam Drug Co with price and money back guarantee. BR. O. Watson contact phone27
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