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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
3
The community joined in the wedding of G Alexander and Bonnie Skelton at the Baptist church last Sunday officiated by Rev. D J Haynes. Alexander is a leading local figure and the bride praised for beauty and accomplishment. Neighbors note dry weather and hint at needed rain.
A prominent physician argues that physicians struggle to have patients follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving the door open for drug treatment. The piece praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for chronic constipation as mild and effective, noting they do not cause constipation and promote natural bowel health, sold by J. L. Wikle.
Rev Pres ton Stephenson of Jacksonville preached at the Presbyterian church both services. Rev W L Griffin will start a protracted meeting at the Baptist church on the weekend before the fourth Sunday in July. Prof Evans Burns opened his school with the largest opening attendance ever. The people hope to keep him for another year. Mr Cater Reightogner of Anniston visited relatives here. Mrs Sam Fite, long ill with typhoid, can sit up. Rev H S Matthews and L C O'Bryant of Piedmont were guests of Rev A D Glass after attending district conference in Sylacauga.
The Mt. Zion graveyard service, postponed by rain, will now be held Saturday August 16. The protracted meeting at Mt. Zion will commence on the same day.
Purports to purify the blood by straining out impurities and tone the system. Claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles. Distributed by McElreata Drug Co.
The July report notes very small crops due to scant rain with wheat and oats failures. A camp meeting begins August 10 for ten days, with veterans reunion on the 6 and 7 and other days. Local visitors from Anniston Jacksonville and Montgomery stay with Mrs. Stevenson. Several residents and guests visit from Alexandria and Jacksonville. Two sawmills operate nearby despite uncertain harvest prospects.
Bill Arp Jr reflects on labor and hunger, arguing future work will exist whether crops succeed, urging readers to prepare for sustained employment opportunities.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison skin diseases and cancer. It promises to heal ulcers pimples sores and joint pains by cleansing blood. The offer includes a free sample and medical advice from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
Tickets on sale July 15 to 20 with final return by Sept 16. Diverse routes and stopovers offered. Travel through the Rockies to the Pacific Coast. Request maps and pamphlets. I E Rehiander T P A Chattanooga Tenn.
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