Lightning Pranks Reported Across Anniston Oxania and Oxford
A severe rain storm sparked lightning incidents causing fear and property damage. In Oxania Mr. Miller and family were stunned when a bolt shattered a chimney and damaged the room and post in the kitchen. In Oxford a church steeple and a residence were struck with about 500 dollars in damage. Anniston reports include damage to the Hercules Iron and Supply Co office and a bolt traversing Parker Memorial tower without injury.
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Oxanna
Presbyterian
Oxford
Hole
Hercules
Anniston
Hercules Iron and Supply Co
Weeden
The
Parker Memorial Tower
Judiciary report backs elastic system with optional appellate court
The Judiciary Committee reports to the constitutional convention that no radical overhaul is needed but the system should be more elastic. It permits an intermediate appellate court, consolidates law and equity in one court, removes cap on circuits, keeps justice of the peace limits, allows governor to fill vacancies, keeps supreme court terms at six years, and elects solicitors by the people while abolishing chancery courts. The convention approves section on legislative pay and anti free passes, with 35 senators and 105 representatives.
Prof Grogan Will Be New President
Rev F P Ramsay resigns as Oxford college president and Oxford church pastor to join the University of Chicago as professor. He is replaced by Prof L T Grogan, formerly with Anniston Business College, a noted educator. Ramsay will stay in Chicago. Oxford church pastor successor not yet chosen.
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Prof. Grogan
Oxford College
The
Presbyterian Church
University of Chicago
Ramsay
L. T. Grogan
Anniston Busi
Mr. Ramsay
Chicago
Ambitious Additions Planned for Calhoun Hotel District
Capt W H McKleroy president of Anniston National Bank and owner of the McKleroy building contemplates major enhancements to the Calhoun complex. Plans include a possible fourth story with an electric elevator or a three story north addition featuring offices rotunda billiard room and upgraded hotel rooms. Decision awaited in days to come with work likely in two to three months.
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W. H. McKleroy
The
Anniston National Bank
President Scarbrough's claims on county expenses contested
An Anniston July 17 1901 note challenges W A Scarbrough's comparison of county costs for January to July 1900 under one administration and 1901 under another. The letter asserts road fund restrictions and pest house expenses skew the figures and promises to publish exact records from the Commissioners court, listing road cash and jail repairs as cited.
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W. A. Scarbrough
Commissioners Court
EAA Ae
Beaey
Anniston Rest Seats Fund Thanks Buckler and City
Residents praise Mr James Buckler for funding and organizing seventy five shade seats across Anniston. City property now, police to protect from vandalism, total subscription $71.50 spent on wickets planks and hauling. movement hailed by citizens and visitors.
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Vari
W. K. Miller
Oxania
Mr. Miller
Ren
John White
Newsome Row
Anna Kays
R. P. Thomason
Judiciary Committee
Montgomery
Sys
Justices of the Peace
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Chancery
Legislative Department
Vention
Sec
Jos. Saks & Co
Foot Outfitters
F. P. Ramsay
F. P
Ford Presbyterian Church
McKleroy
Anniston National Bank and
Jalhoun Hotel
Nificent Bank
Calhoun
Admira
Bly
Col. R. Hl. Foreman
Capt. McKleroy
Crook
Scarbrough
Ediors Evening Star
Anniston, Ala
Mr. Buckler
Niston
James Buckler
Victor C. Dry
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