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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
8
An advertorial note promotes Laxets-only 5c as a quick gentle laxative for constipation and related symptoms. It claims pleasant taste, prompt action without pain, and states physicians prescribe it widely. Boxes priced at Hive cents, manufactured by J. J. Wikle.
Donahoo & Co promotes livestock sales as a specialty while ULLMAN BROS cuts 10 percent on trunks and automatic tray items for steamer ladies and gents.
Mrs. Williamina Paton Fleming, curator of photographs at Harvard Observatory, elected an honorary member of the Royal Astronomical Society. One of few women to receive the distinction, she led laboratory work for the Draper Catalogue and discovered eight of 11 stars since 1887.
Police recovered a steel padded coat from Lee Pock’s room while probing the shooting of Willie Lee York. The blue denim blouselike armor, weighing about 50 pounds and three quarters of an inch thick, features square metal plates and a long pocket resembling a holster. It will be used as evidence in the Lee Peck case as Magister Gallagher awaits York’s fate.
Anniston society notes record the marriage of Miss Gulia Weems to Benjamin W. Ingersoll at the bride’s parents home. Rev. A J Notestine officiated. The couple departed for a bridal tour and will reside in Selma after, with many friends wishing them well.
Local notes report a $100 license tax for remainder of 1906 on futures contracts approved by the city council. An ordinance requires permits for tannery and mill projects powered by steam or electricity and sets rules near building sites. Also announced is a dog show on July 24 on the college campus with prizes and judges to be announced.
Residents report a remarkable landslide on Higgins hill in Bainbridge after wet weather. An old 16 foot well atop the hill slid 22 feet down the embankment without flooding the water. the windlass remains nearly unchanged though the hill shifted and a mud road was obliterated.
The Imperial and Mohawk Smyrna Rugs are advertised as the best known makes with wear guaranteed and color fastness assured. Prices are claimed to be lower than usual retail.
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