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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
5
Postmaster Reynolds says arrangements are made to distribute mall to lock boxes in the post office on Sundays in future. This will be a great convenience to patrons of the office.
Omega flour has led the flour market for over seventy five years, maintaining a long standing reputation for quality and reliability. The brand emphasizes consistent performance and trust among bakers and households alike.
Railroad passenger agents report a noticeable rise in travel since June first. Many Anniston residents head to summer resorts in the mountains or at the seaside with daily departures, while clerks stay busy checking schedules and quoting rates. Experts demonstrate Orris in cooking.
Verey Waters, a white man, was tried in the Circuit court this morning by Judge Hugh Merrill after appealing a police court conviction for carrying a concealed weapon. He was fined $50 and costs.
Spot cotton was quoted in the local market today at 12 3 4 cents.
Anniston based Sunshine & Levenson advertises as a junk headquarters buying scrap iron broken automobiles copper brass rubber grain bags rags bones paper stock and other junk with phone number 897.
Sunshine & Levinson advertises purchasing magazines newspapers and all kinds of waste paper. They invite schools libraries banks and offices in Anniston Alabama to contact them by phone.
Mary Sides two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claud Sides 2805 Wilmor Ave died yesterday afternoon funeral at the residence at 2 30 pm burial at Pine Grove Local notice lists ages and family address for the service
Latest styles showcase Ladies Collara outfits in white and color effects. Featured items include 25e she and Soc.
A building permit was issued by Building Inspector Edwin Jewell to the Anniston Manufacturing Company to construct a cottage at 11th and Pine streets. The project is valued at $500 and signals the start of multiple forthcoming mills housing projects this summer.
A sale notice advertises 1012 acres of partly alfalfa land near a railroad close to Demopolis. The owner quotes $14.75 per acre with an expectation the value could reach $75.00 within five years. Quick action urged, owner will take one third of the price in trade for city or country property. 281.0 M. Alexander.
Orris Flour is recognized as the very best flour which can be produced.
Guests from various parts of the state were registered at local hotels yesterday including Roy Midgeley Kyle Elliott Charles P. Smith O B Farrell from Gadsden R M Hernandez Theo Swann W M Pound Charles Hogue W F Lott J T Haverly O P Eples and J G Gwynn Brmingham
An application by B. Caldwell seeks to transfer a scholarship from John Gordon to Hale Caldwell. The claim states Gordon will not return next year and is not a county resident, being from Talladega County.
The store lists new La dies white cotton, silver bloom and light weight tan silk suits priced from 6.50 to 12.50. Ullman Bros offers these dressy outfits in stock for fall.
A five act photodrama titled The Price of Malice features cast members Mr Revelle Miss Tennant and others including William Davidson Helen Dunbar William Calhoun Frank Glendon Hugh Jeffrey and William Heck The plot centers on Captain Mills seeking to involve James Clifford of the secret service in a disappearance of certain documents at Theate Wednesday.
Mrs. Miller Sproull, recently released from St. Luke's after an operation, goes to reside with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Powers on Leighton Avenue.
Marie Roberta King, daughter of Prof. Russell King, principal of Oxford County High School, was badly burned when a carbolic acid bottle fell from a high shelf onto her neck and shoulders. The father applied an antidote. she is expected to recover, though the shoulder will bear a permanent scar.
Mrs Hah Polhill who leads the girls canning clubs returned from Auburn where she attended a short course at the college. Two club girls Miss Fannie Massie of Choccolocco and Miss Kula Comer of Coldwater won prizes for efficient canning work and will each take a short course in domestic science at Montevallo.
Members are summoned to a five o'clock meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss matters of importance.
A large gathering on Gray street celebrated Mrs R H Davenport's birthday with sewing and songs on the porch. Louie Aderholt performed on piano while guests included local families and out of town visitors. Dr R B Bailey remains seriously ill nearby as others prepare for summer activities.
A Baltimore woman, Miss Trax, renowned for her national work on woman suffrage, arrives for a large meeting at the outsoet of votes. She will discuss all phases of the suffrage question. Miller Hawkins and others traveled to Fort Worth after three weeks in Calhoun county. Mr. and Mrs. View Begley have moved to Anniston.
The article recounts Viscount Kitchener as war minister who collapsed aboard a cruiser, received cheers on return to England, and was named commander in chief in India. It notes his prewar quiet life, wartime discipline challenges due to politicians, and his respected standing among the English people.
German forces launch a night assault on Fort Vaux as Allied defenses brace for further heavy fighting around Verdun. Reports indicate artillery duels and limited gains with ongoing countermeasures by French troops and backing from Allied units.
London reports the Admiralty's latest tally from the naval clash with 18 German ships versus 14 British ships. The press weighs losses and future warfare impact as a British victory claim grows. The Admiralty list notes 333 officers killed in the Jutland battle.
Delegates and spectators fill Chicago as Hughes leads in credentials but Roosevelt’s expected arrival looms large. Rumors say his presence could swing the convention, aided by his daughter Mrs Nick Longworth occupying a box near the speaker’s chair.
A brief item notes an in home campaign tied to Tay in 1 with limited readable details. The fragment suggests a local political or social initiative but lacks clear names dates or places.
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