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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1902
Page
2
A reflective prompt asks if the facial image seen in a mirror matches the natural color and smoothness granted by nature. It contemplates authenticity and self-perception when viewing one’s own features.
In Springfield Missouri on July 29 Charles Wiley aged 25 killed his former sweetheart Miss Josephine Sheridan at her home then shot himself. Both lay dead on the porch after shots rang out as Sheridan entertained friends. They had been engaged until a month earlier.
H P Kumpe of Leighton Alabama reports a customer’s child vomited and expelled 119 worms after using White's Cream Vermifuge calling it the boss worm medicine. The tonic version for children is said to aid digestion and nerves, priced 25 cents at local shops.
July reports from EuLaton note Mr and Mrs T J Laney and the Bumble bee attending a Bethlehem singing convention. Harpoon Choir leader Mr Brown lectured at Bethlehem. Dry weather persists as rain is needed. Prof W J Young and wife visited Mr and Mrs W A Waddie. Mechanicsville Snipes lost to Bulaton Toads in baseball nineteen to fifteen.
Mrs M A Jolley of Noble O C writes that Herbine is the most perfect liver medicine and greatest blood purifier. It claims to prevent malaria by keeping the liver in order and to regulate the liver. Available for 5 cents at J J Wikle and J B Privett in Oxford Alabama.
Southern Railway sets one rate round trip tickets to Asheville for the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists meeting from August 17 to 19 with final return by August 25. Tickets available through any agent for the Asheville event in August 1902.
Tailor Julius Levy introduces a fresh line of summer fabrics at the Opera House Block featuring linens duck cheviot wool crash and latest shades stripes and checks. Suits priced from 39 00 to 814 with perfect fitting.
Carpenters and Joiners Local Union No. 276 members are urged to attend a meeting at 7:39 PM in the hall above the Southern Express company office. Committee members BK Rh. Moone and W. RR. McKinney announce the important business.
An Ohio syndicated tone advertises Herbine as a liver remedy. The copy says pimples and muddy complexions signal liver trouble and promises cleansing of bowels and regulation of the liver to improve the face. It lists J L Wikle and J B Privett in Oxford Alabama as sellers.
Messie G A Grogan and W M Harrison spend days in DeKalb county. Rev T Roszell and son Lester visit Gadsden and Cherokee county. Mrs Lizzie Patman and family and Miss Lula and Lucy Ella Sampler visit J T Lowe. Sallie Bynum visits relatives in Oxford. Charles P Harrison of Anniston visits his parents. O E Bynum returns from Knoxville. Pres Thos Anderson of the fourth district Agricultural school was here Saturday.
A vintage promotional note claims Electric Bitters cure kidney and liver troubles stomach disorders nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism and malaria. It promises a permanent cure, tones the stomach regulates kidneys and bowels and purifies the blood with a 50 cent price offered by McElreath Drug Co.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway unveiled modern Cafe Cars on the Metropolitan Limited from Atlanta to New York. The a la carte service offers open menus, affordable prices, and luxurious Pullman cars, with travel advice to request tickets via Seaboard Air Line.
Advertisement offers round trip tickets to Portland Seattle and Tacoma via Missouri Pacific. Sale runs July 15 to 20 with final return by September 1. Routes include diverse stopovers through the Rockies and to the Pacific Coast. Maps and pamphlets available from I E Rehlander TPA Chattanooga Tenn.
Southern Railway announces special low rates to major summer resorts in the Southeast including Tennessee South Carolina and Georgia. The railroad will mail information on rates and destinations to travelers seeking details. Travel Agent Morris at the Morris Hotel Building Birmingham Alabama can furnish all required information.
Stummer Elsewhere via Seahrd Air Line Railway is a Summer Trust booklet issued by the Seahrd Air Line railway. It provides coastal and mountain reserve information for the Carolinas and Virginia and may be obtained from the spy agent or by applying to K K Ryan in Portsmouth, Virginia, or the assistant pass agent in Atlanta, Georgia.
Announcement states Hon Sidney J Bowie authorized as candidate for re election to Congress subject to the action of the Democratic party. The notice emphasizes party nomination process and eligibility for continued public service.
Authorized notices name Jos J Arnold and H Hanna as candidates for Representatives in their counties subject to Democratic party action. The items reference a Democratic primary and compare the proposed Railroad Commission powers to Georgia style bodies, with emphasis on voters and party processes.
The Democratic party has authorized EF T. Persons as a candidate for re election to the office of county superintendent of education subject to party action.
A series of notices from multiple individuals announces candidacy for Calhoun county commissioner in the Third and First districts. Names include L L Harvey G W Hubbard A J Farvin Martin and Thomas J Weaver with party guidance and district statements.
McDuffie and Hewitt sue CG F Cotton in Calhoun Alabama with an attachment issued July 8 1902 against C F Cotton for goods and chattels levied on an oak bedstead dresser and washstand. Cotton a non resident resides in St Louis Missouri and is notified of the attachment and levy. Witness A B Sawyer justice of the peace Anniston Alabama July 1902.
Notice from city tax collector C. L. Quinn warning taxpayers that delinquent taxes will incur interest and costs after June first. Taxpayers are urged to pay promptly to avoid extra charges.
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