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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
4
Parties leaving the city for the summer or any length of time can have The Evening Star mailed to them without extra cost. The price by mail belongs to the same as by carrier. Telephone 68 or write a post to The Star and the paper will be sent regularly.
The conclave seals cardinals in the Vatican hall with two keys and no outside contact during the vote. They live simply, with attendants and sacristans, while the public learns of the result only when the smoke from the chimney signals a decision.
Hon. Sydney J. Bowie of Aniston arrived by morning train and spoke to a huge Piedmont crowd. A special carriage carried him to a grand stand while decorations, a parkside display, and joy marked the patriotic Fourth. The scenic railroad and trolley to Pine Top operated all day drawing visitors from miles around.
Anniston beat Selma 7 to 5 after a rocky start as McFarland pitched well for Anniston. Kincey matched him for the visitors while Selma’s defense solidified after the second inning and produced a late rally. Three-base hit by M Gamble and other timely hits fueled the win with 11 hits to 8 for Selma.
Jacksonville reports include Mr. K. Dauquette attending a national teachers' convention in Boston. John P. Burke sidelined by heat after July 4 ball game in Piedmont. Local social events feature a Privett family party with refreshments and music. Musicians Mary and Fannie Ramagnano hosted Tuesday evening. Guests include Gus Edwards of Birmingham visiting relatives. Various locals on vacations to Atlanta Greenville Tybee Island and Bartlett Texas. State teachers' certificate exams welcomed 125 examinees locally. Lucy Ayers and Mrs. Lynn visiting Dr. Skelton family.
A Burlington locomotive fireman narrates a close call and credits Electric bitters with restoring health after illness. The ad from West End Drug Store and Miller Drug Co. promises renewed vigor for 50 cents.
The Cotton Belt Route publishes a new illustrated booklet telling how settlers grew peaches strawberries pears grapes tomatoes onions melons and more on lands once cheap now yielding 100 to 300 dollars per acre net per season. Free copies and home-rent guidance offered by E W LaBeacme G P T A Cotton Belt St Louis Mo.
Ladies praise Newbro’s Herpicide for fast dandruff relief and scalp freshness. The product reportedly cures dandruff by destroying the germ that causes it and prevents hair loss. It is described as an aristocratic hair dressing, sold by druggists with samples available by mail from Detroit based Herpicide Co.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents a bottle with a $100 reward for incurable catarrh. It includes endorsements from West & Truax and Valpine, Kinnan, and MarvIy wholesale druggists of Toledo Ohio, plus testimonials offered free.
At a divisional meeting in Peoria two month old Maj and Mrs Smith's son from the Salvation Army was raffled. A ticket bearing the Lord's name won the child who was then dedicated amid applause and hymns. State's Attorney Tefft said no case would arise as the winner could not be summoned to court. The article notes rising deaths by own action among worried married men 15 to 44.
Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to Knoxville Tennessee on select June and July dates at one first class fare plus twenty five cents. Tickets valid fifteen days from sale with option to extend to September thirty in 1905 for fifty cent fee. Details available from agents H F Latimer and J Lusk in Birmingham Alabama.
No man or woman in the state will hesitate to speak well of Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after once trying them. They always produce a pleasant movement of the bowels, improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. For sale by J. L. Wikle, Druggist.
Rental notice for Calhoun Annex at the corner of Market and Eleventh streets posted by Star office. The readable text notes a rent listing with the Star office as the contact point.
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