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Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1914

Page

5

Young Oxford residents enjoy park picnic and community gatherings

In Oxford on July 24 special reports note a picnic at Cold Water Park for local young men and visitors. Mrs. J. N. Bagley hosts a 6 o clock party for her sister Mrs. LeRoy Wright of Helfin. Other social events include a Sacred Harp singing, lawn party at Prof Anderson's, and visits among residents and guests.

Oxford Coldwater Park J. N. Bagley LeRoy Wright Helfin

City News Items and Local Notices

Visitors from Montgomery Uniontown Selma Gadsden and Alabama City are in the city today. Judge A F McGhee announced his candidacy for Third Ward councilman. Masons will travel to Duke for initiation. Ice cream supper at Eulaton Baptist church July 25. Hunter Bros Market advertises Dutch Dusk Rusk at 10c per package.

City D. O. Nichols Montgomery T. R. Long Uniontown H. C. Long F. A. Metler Selma A. W. Mathis Gadsden W. H. Acton Alabama City A. F. McGhee Duke Eulaton Baptist Church

Union Service Sunday Moved to First Methodist

Parker Memorial church will not hold services as Dr. W F Yarbrough is away. The union meeting shifts to First Methodist church with Dr S E B Hodges preaching Sunday night. Charcoal offered 7 bushels for $1 by West Side Wood Co. Phone 9517IL.

Parker Memorial Church W. F. Yarbrough Union First Methodist Church S. E B. Hodges

Epworth League Social At First Methodist Church

The Epworth League of the First Methodist church hosts a social in the Sunday school rooms this evening at 8 o'clock. All leaguers and their friends are invited.

Epworth League The First Methodist Church

West Side Wood Co Delivers Dry Stovewood at $1 Load

Delivered dry oak or pine stovewood offered by West Side Wood Co. at one dollar per load. Contact by phone 51 L. k6p.

West Side Wood Co

Auditors Review City Books For Two Week Period

J. 8. Stump former city clerk and R. A. Ridley of Atlanta audit the city books for about two weeks. Their report will be published in pamphlet form.

J. 8. Stump R. A. Ridley Atlanta

Fresh Lookout Cakes Sale at Pat Allen's

Local bakery promotes Lookout cakes at ten cents each in a brief ad style listing, inviting customers to purchase from Pat Allen's shop.

Pat Allen

DeLoach Appointed Deputy Revenue Collector Arrives

J. B. DeLoach arrives in the city after appointment as deputy revenue collector by John D. McNeil. He will establish headquarters here and move his family from Dora, Walker County, to take over in a territory covering about 17 counties in north and east Alabama, succeeding John A. Cornelison who resigned months ago.

J. EB. DeLoach United States Revenue Mr. DeLoach Dora Walker County John D. McNeil Alabama Mississippi John A. Corneilson

Dance and Supper at Ingram Wells Hotel Tonight

A dance and supper event is planned at the Ingram Wells Hotel tonight featuring the String Band. Tickets are available at the venue.

Ingram Wells Hotel

Camp Hill Visit Ends as Hutchenson Returns Home

Emmett Hutchenson of Camp Hill Alabama visits sister Mrs R M Ingram and her father H M Hutchen son. He has returned home after the visit in Camp Hill Alabama.

Emmett Hutchenson Camp Hill, Ala Mrs. R. M. Ingram R. M. Ingram H. M. Hutchenson

Mrs Bob White Finds a Champion

Sam Graves, president of the North Noble Transfer company, argues that the disappearance of quail stems from the stock law and fence changes. He criticizes Judge Blackwell for blaming dogs and asserts goats and sheep decline due to fencing and stock laws. Graves offers his views without aiming to debate further.

Sam Graves North Noble Transfer Company Bob White Mr. Graves Ole Horn Calhoun County

Dear Case Postponed on Liquor Storage Charge

A case against W. B. Dear charged with storing liquor in violation of the law was continued until August 4. The police court trial scheduled for today was postponed.

W. B. Dear

Strayed Berkshire Pig Seeks Owner in Oxford

A 6 week old black Berkshires pig went missing in Oxford. Owner W A Smith is asked to contact at phone 11 to reclaim the animal.

W. A. Smith Oxford

Insanity Admissions Reported From Local County

Eleven white persons have been sent to Bryce Hospital for the insane at Tuscaloosa this year. Two commitment applications are pending and will be investigated soon. A pending case before Probate Judge Rowan involves a negro man. The article notes higher insanity among Whites statewide, with the county above average.

Brice Hospital For Tuscaloosa Rowan

Easy 10 Darken Your Gray Hair

An advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur tonic as a natural darkener for gray hair. It claims a home preparation is messy but a ready made Jen Sage and Sulhur Hair Remedy is available for 50 cents. Application allegedly removes gray hair by morning and prevents dandruff and shedding. Wyeth's Sage Sulphur is advertised via Drug Co. agents.

Wyeth

City Council Hires Auditor for Telephone Inquiry

Meyer Wikle informs the council an auditor will investigate the telephone issue with full cooperation from the Bell company. Council holds routine session with bids on sewerage extensions deferred until next meeting. Citizens seek Fifteenth Street upgrades and bridge, while Oxanna street work petition and tax exemption plea from Anniston Knitting Mill are referred to committees.

Meyer Wikle Fifteenth Street Moore Avenue Brown Avenue Oxanna Burgess Anniston Knitting Mill Finance Committee

New Haven Heads Hopeful of Peace

New Haven road officials say after filing their answer to the dissolution suit they expect a compromise leading to a settlement satisfactory to both sides.

New Haven New York New Haven Road

Labor World Notes On Employment And Unions

About 125000 telephone girls work in the United States. The Federation of Railway Empires in Mexico has 150000 members. The International Typographical Union plans its annual Providence convention next month. Luxembourg to nationalize employment agencies. Statistics show United...

The United States Federation of Railway Empires In Mexico International Typographical Union Providence

Sheriff Lane Cleared by Supreme Court Vote

Montgomery July 24 The Alabama Supreme Court cleared Sheriff John W Lane of Chambers County of impeachment charges by a 4 to 3 vote. The charges were brought at the instance of Governor O Neal and the attorney general.

Montgomery Supreme Court John W. Lane Chambers County Attordev Generty O'Neal

Roosevelt vows sharp fight in $50,000 libel suit

Roosevelt says he will battle William Barnes in court over libel claims. He claims Barnes shows bosses see him as the chief foe of machine governments. He also denies rumors that Governor Hiram Johnson has deserted him.

Oyster Bay Roosevelt William Barnes Barnes Hiram Johnson

Chicago Heat Wave Keeps City in Grasp

Chicago remained under a severe heat wave with intense temperatures. One death was reported though many people suffered prostrations as the oppressive day wore on.

Chicago

States Adopt Six Day Work Week Push Across Sectors

New Zealand arbitration court grants a six day week to hotel workers and a nationwide agitation seeks extending the rule to all seven day occupations including the police force, amid a growing labor reform movement.

New Zealand Arbitration Court

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