Welcome sign for Union Station area received by power company
The large electric welcome sign for Thirteenth and Noble streets has been received by Alabama Power and will be erected soon. The light turning on is expected to be marked by brief speeches. The Calhoun Guards meet Tuesday at eight in the circuit court room to report committee findings and conduct business. Police Chief Phillips aims to enforce stricter hospital noise ordinances after complaints from hospital visitors.
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Thirteenth and
Noble Streets
Union Station
Alabama Power Company
Calhoun Guards
Court House
Phillips
A B C and Red Feather Cigars Repeaters
A B C and Red Feather Cigars are described as repeaters. The note urges trying them and notes union made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Feather Cigars
Anniston Cigars
Union Label
Calhoun Grocery Co
Tributors
Deputy Sheriff Returns With Suspect in Fashion Theft Case
Deputy Timmons arrived from Farmsdale with Willie Herron a Black man accused of stealing a suit of clothes and a watch from Flim Barber. Herron was arrested by Farmsdale police at the request of local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmons
Farmsdale
Willie Herron
Flim Barber
Herron
Death of Mrs. Ella Abney
Mrs. Ella Abney died at a local hospital Friday night and was buried today in Pine Grove cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. L. N. Claxton, pastor of the First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Abney
Pine Grove
L. N. Claxton
First Baptist Church
Baptists Seek Details for Pelham Heights Camp
A group of Baptists plans a Pelham Heights camp and asks for rate information and travel access. Pelham lies 20 miles south of Birmingham on the Birmingham Montgomery route and is served by L and N and the A B A Trailroads. The 62 room hotel offers electric lights and showers, with tents for overflow. Training for Sunday School leadership runs July 9 to 14 led by Mrs L P Leavell, and BY P V work July 3 to 22 led by Mr Arthur Flake. Both leaders come from Mississippi via the Baptist Sunday School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelham Heights
Pelham
Birmingham
Montgomery
A. B. A. Trailroads
Alabama
L. P. Leavell
BY. P. v
Arthur Flake
Leavell
Flake
Mississippi
Baptist Sunday School Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Local Personalities and Visits Highlight Aniston Daily Life
A flurry of visits and moves fill Aniston as figures like Pig Club agent J Fore of Montgomery heads to Jacksonville for a Normal School address. Union leader J Lipscomb of Birmingham, Cmdr. Fred Blackmon, and Sheriff Borders are noted on regional business. Families travel to Knoxville, Opelika, Columbus, and Asheville while local businesses promote Omega Flour and Lisle Hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. . Fore
Montgomery
Pig Club
Ctty
Jacksonville
Marriage Announcement and Local Social Notes Highlight Oxford
Oxford society rounds up news of engagements travels and guests. Miss Mary FitzGerald to Mr Henry Borth of Fort Worth Texas announced for July 6. Local visitors include Miss Lillian Bowdoin and Miss Lee Perdue with various hosts. A Presbyterian Teachers Training Class will host a book shower Friday evening to start a library.
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Miss Mary FitzGerald
Henry Borth
Ft. Worth
Texas
Presbyterian Sunday School
Otto Latach
Parole Granted for Birmingham Woman and Inmate
Mrs. Trent of Birmingham is granted parole to Taylor Mathis of Lee County who faced a first degree arson conviction and a twenty year sentence. Mathis, age seventy, paralyzed and confined to Speigner prison hospital, cannot work and seeks family care for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Mathis
Lee County
Mathis
Speigner
Electrician W. M. Bigger Died Working on Transformer Near Car Barn
The body of W. M. Bigger an electrician killed Saturday afternoon while servicing a transformer near the car barn was sent Sunday to his home in Charlotte North Carolina. The funeral will be held in Charlotte tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bigger
Charlotte
N. C
Annual Meeting of Lawyers of State
Judge Somerville reports central council findings and papers on Alabama needs and younger members duties. Friday sessions include reports on judicial administration, legal education, legislation, and local bar associations, plus talks by O Neal on the State Constitution and Will John on workman's compensation and land title registration. Officers elected at closing. Owen recalls deceased members. Crum presents ethics violation report.
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Ormond Somerville
Central Council
Henry Upson Sims
M. M. Ultman
Birmingham
Alabama
Forney Johnston
William H. Armbrecht
Mobile
N. D. Denson
Hugh Morrow
H. E. Gibson
W. H. Mitchell
O'Neal
R. T. Ervin
Sam Will John
Thomas M. Owen
Alexander Troy
B. P. Crum
Anniston Residents Honored by Travelers Association
Lists of honorees by Travelers in multiple categories including Public Service, Membership, Press, Propaganda, and Finance. Names tied to cities such as Mobile, Montgomery, Birmingham, Anniston, Selma, Tuscaloosa, and Moody. Includes chairmen and committee members across divisions.
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Montevallo
Waterways
Ed. J. Higgins
Mobile
R. C. Fell
Birmingham
Sam Kaufman
Montgomery
O. P. Smith
Selma
J. D. Moberly
Tuscaloosa
Louis Donald
J. W. Oliver
Jackson
J. R. Murphy
Gadsden
M. Roberts
Thomasville
James.a. Robertson
Tuscumbia
Public Service
Emmet A. Jones
A. P. Bush
W. P. Brunson
Anniston
G. M. Hambrick
B. J. Schuster
House of Demopolis
H. A. Adame
W. L. Well
Huntsville
W. N. Maxwell
H. W. Head
G. V. Rogers
Simon Wampold
Andalusia
M. Caudie
Finease
J. A. Carney
Carney
W. R. Hilliard
H. J. Lyons
Demonstration At Coldwater Attracts Local Housewives
A large number of Coldwater housewives attended a canning and drying demonstration Saturday led by Emma Harvey the county demonstration agent and guests Caroline Draper of Oxford and Davis of Talladega. A featured moment was a grounds dinner prepared in a fireless cooker.
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Coldwater
Emma Harvey
Caroline Draper
Oxford
Davis
Talladega
Parks Along Quintard Avenue Receive Grass Cut
A team worked this morning to cut the grass in the parks along Quintard avenue marking the first mowing this summer. The work was badly needed to improve the appearance and upkeep of the parks.
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Quintard Avenue
Funeral for H H Allbright Held at Pine Grove Cemetery
H H Allbright died at his home at Twelfth and Pine and was buried in Pine Grove cemetery this afternoon. Rev KL Claxton of the First Baptist church officiated at the funeral ceremony.
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H. H. Allbright
Twelfth and Pine
Pine Grove
Kl. N. Claxton
First Baptist Church
Odds and Ends of Crisp News From All Over the County
The crop prospect, especially for corn, is the finest ever seen in Calhoun county. Cotton is late but a good harvest is probable if conditions stay favorable. Farmers must tear down old barns and build larger ones to store the crop. The article notes local heirlooms like a Read's area chair and tables from Civil War times. Boll weevil reports appear. Irish potatoes, wheat and feed crops are discussed for August and overall county needs.
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Calhoun County
Russians Take Many More Prisoners Reported
The article notes large Russian captures and ongoing calls for political resignations in Germany. It discusses possible outcomes of the war as the United States becomes more involved and questions the Germans to win.
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France
Kingdom of
Poland
Erzberger
Germany
United States
German Reichstag Opens Amid Grave Government Crisis
The Hague reports general debate begins as Germany faces a wartime government crisis. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg is expected to deliver a peace speech today or tomorrow amid strong calls for his retirement.
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the Hague
Germany
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Hollweg
Death of a 12 year old son Willie on July 3 1917
On Tuesday July 3 1917 the Death Angel visited the home and took a dear little son Willie aged twelve. He endured suffering with little complaint and is now resting in the sunshine of God’s eternal life.
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Willie
Fractured Bible Verse Thanks Friends for Kindness
A brief note from Mr and Mrs J A opens with a paraphrase of a gospel line and thanks friends for their kindness and flower offerings. They extend wishes for God's rich blessings on all who helped.
Feather Blend Cigar Brand Hailed as Top Choice
A. P. introduces the Cigar vana filer Feather, praising it as none better. The blend is described as Porto Ric domestic, highlighting its smooth, superior aroma and quality.
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A. P
Vana Filer
Feather
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Savoy
William Farnum
Fox
Bagley
Stanley Undertakers
A. J. Stanley
Paneral
Negro
A. H. Borders
St. Clair County
J. B. Edwards
E. M. Lewis
W.D. (“Shorty
Dodgen
the Star
Birming
Ham and Bessemer
J. A. Lipscomb
Lisle Hosiery
Ullman Bro
M. J. Woods
Columbus, Ga
O. M. Phillips
W. F. Price
Frances Brown
Opelika
Columbus
G. H. Bailey
Louise Bailey
Karl Hicks
Knoxville
Kael
E. D. Jones
Ee Hillyer Robinson
Fort McPherson
City
R. 8. Gaines
Anniston Auto Company
Georgia
EH. Lanford
aMa
A. D. Farabee
Asheville, N. C
Fred Blackmon
Washington
News OF Oxford
Smith Treadwell
Smith, Jr
Lamar DeCamp
Walter Heifner
Hugh Lattrell
Fort Oglethorpe
Lillian Bowdoin
Donnavont
Miss Lee Perdue
Greenville
Pearle Miller
W. H. Treadwell
Bristol, Va
L. B. Miller
Baron Miller
Atlanta
Mary Tom Norton
Helen Powell
Childersburg
Sam Snead
W. C. Gray
Mrs. C. C. McClerkin
Mrs
Homer Wright
Miss Maekinson
Hubert Nixon
Harry Prater
Piedmont
W. T. Prater
Augusta Parker
Billingsly
John Floyd Smith, Jr
Noble Bennett
Wwe
Bessie ‘Fuller
J.C. Henderson
Eee
V. O. McInnis
Talladega Springs
Mae Hillard
Atlanta Fire
Annual Meeting OF Lawyers OF State
Fire and Casualty Co
A. J. Goodwin & CO
Gurnee
Geo. Summers
L. Mazer
Philadelphia
Jersey
B .F. Caffey
Ala
B. H. Denman
Central Market
BE. G. Bosworth & Co
Smyth Mer. Co
Wilmer
Quintard
E. H. Willett & Co
Wiley Johnston's
10Th St
Blackwell Agee & Bibb
I. A. de Hart 2 Co
W. 10Th Street
Noble Street
J. P. Johnson
Weaver
Als
Annistonians
Anniston Cream Products Co. (Inc
East Tenth Street
Thea TO
Dorothy Davenport
Wallace
J. A. Roberson
John Howell
Read's
Isabella Coker
J. A
Oxford Lake Park
Crawford & Humphreys
Jack Crawford
Pratte Hump
Curtais
Alabama PO Co
Anniston Operation
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