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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1914
Page
5
Alonzo Weathers travels from Graysville Georgia to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law C K Gray whose death occurred in El Paso Texas on Wednesday.
A local market invites you to place a lunch order with assurance of high quality and competitive prices. The store promises satisfaction with the available goods and emphasizes value and dependable service.
A large crowd from the city attended yesterday's event marking the centennial of the Horseshoe Bend barre in Dadeville. The anniversary drew numerous residents and local officials to commemorate the milestone.
Free souvenirs offered with each Harmony toilet goods purchase at Scarborough Drug on Monday.
Dr J B Kelley departs today for Chicago to visit his daughter Wr and spend the summer traveling to other points of interest in the west before returning home.
The note states no waiting necessary for service at Model City Barber Shop located at em 12-1 B -26. It signals immediate haircuts or trims offered with walk-ins welcomed.
Constable John Harbin arrested Solomon Robinson a white man yesterday in Sulphur Springs on a charge of stealing a mute and buggy in Bto Wah county and placed him in the county jail.
A promotional note notes a sale event by Flarmony Scarborough Furug Co with emphasis on Monday purchases.
George Lang of Alabama Presbyterian College faculty returned to the city last night after preaching in Mobile and delivering an educational address at Pell City yesterday.
The Calhoun Grocery Company plans to supply every boy and girl in Anniston with a Silk Flag at notable expense. See your grocer for details on how it is done. Lookout Cakes priced 1 cent at Pat Allen's.
A July Fourth Oxford note describes Mrs. J. N. Bemgrey hosting a lawn party for Rev and Mrs. Bruce Nay prior to their departure for new work. The setting featured ferns, plants, and lantern lights with women assisting, plus an ice course. Additional items mention Roland Turner warning Calhoun farmers about the boll weevil, Miss Gussie Bagley entertaining Miss Lucile Nucker, and various residents traveling to Oklahoma, Texas, or Atlanta for visits or holidays.
Royal Oak Lodge No 106 in stalled officers during Tuesday night ceremonies. F M Turvaville is noble grand and J M Edmondson serves as vice grand with JR Perkins as secretary and John Ellis as treasurer.
Judge A FY McGhee spends summer at Coden Alm enjoying gulf breeze surf bathing and rapid recovery from a recent illness. He sends a message to friends here expressing he is rapidly improving and enjoying the seaside respite.
M r Snider reports from Chicago that the International Sunday School Conference drew delegates from every state and abroad. He notes a great success with thousands in attendance and representation from South America Cuba and all Canadian provinces.
An advertisement notes Delicho as the best iced tea with high purity flavor and strength. Orange Pekoe described as the most satisfactory tea for feed tea. Price sixty cents per pound. STRANE'S.
The Star offers to track home happenings while readers are away on vacation this summer. It promises ongoing updates on events and notices to keep subscribers informed.
For additional information pullman reservation etc call on any L. A. M. agent of the undersigned J. R. LANNING.
At Model City Barber Shop Harry Powell of the P RLEH ward and Lawrence Hang announce MS candidacies for weer dermen on Saturday. They are known in western and city political circles and urge patronage for trade support. Also Anniston Lodge No BK will install officers next Wednesday night with J Johnson as C L, J M Cryer, W C, and others listed.
A terse notice urges customers to purchase a sack of Ore Te flour from Calhoun Grocery Co. The message uses fragmented phrasing likely from an old advertisement or marketing prompt.
The fragment mentions a tonic used for malaria and general health, urging adults and children to take the remedy and noting its quick action and broad use.
A toy balloon started a roof fire at the Harrison home on Ninth Street and Quintard Avenue. Neighbors extinguished the blaze with buckets of water while firefighters arrived within about twenty seconds. Residents evacuated promptly. no injuries reported.
A fragmented notice reports a July Fourth celebration by local girls’ group. Silk figure or cake referenced. Details unclear due to damaged text.
Evely Hardy, a renowned beauty specialist, appears in Alabama offering facial massages and home services via appointment. The promotion targets women in Anniston and nearby areas with in-home beauty options during her stay at the store.
Annis ton residents welcomed Miss Hardy, guest of Rex All Store proprietor L Scarbrough, as Harmony Toilet Products were distributed. The campaign urged women to use skin care aids, promising fewer wrinkles and a brighter complexion, with local praise for Miss Hardy’s beauty advice and demonstrations.
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