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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
Announcement that an Industrial and Souvenir Edition of the Anniston news will be issued. It will feature illustrated views and a statistical exposition of Anniston and the Northeast Alabama district, with Campbell Hardy in charge and a appeal for civic support from gas business men and citizens.
A Dalas county minister Rev Dr Adama proposes building a cotton mill through church members only, with stock held by worshippers and net profits used to educate their children. The plan, described in the Montgomery Journal, is unique if the congregation can raise the funds.
Tomorrow the State Democratic Executive Committee will act on the Cleburne county appeal regarding calling a primary in this congressional district. A united Democratic effort is urged to secure a large district majority through a strong candidate and harmonious party work.
In Talladega on the L. and N. and B. and A. lines agent Ss C Oliver resigns to move to Dothan to start cotton seed oil manufacture. In Isbell College a new faculty member T Rosser Lake, Virginia University Latin School graduate, joins for the next session.
The notice announces nightly showings from 8 to 8 30 and 9 30 with new pictures daily. It states the last regular lake car departs at 10 p m and runs to Tenth and Noble streets only unless passengers board at the lake for farther points.
Last summer crowds flocked to the Lake attractions with moving pictures greatly boosting enjoyment. Many parties are expected weekly this summer. Swings lunch tables pavillions croquet grounds and a tennis court are available at various grounds at night.
The passage notes that other privileges, though available, are billed at the standard rates for amusements nationwide. It emphasizes consistent pricing practices affecting attendees and vendors in the industry.
Elam Drug Co. and conductors offer special round trip tickets at 20¢ with a 15¢ coupon for boat hire baths or merry go round rides. Tickets valid for one fare each direction between line ends not for full line round trips unless boarding at terminals. 10¢ tickets for Oxford to the Lake exist with a 10¢ coupon. J M Ragan sells. An open car ride option allows a 14 mile return trip for 10¢ with no tickets, not valid Sundays noon to 6 pm.
The Talladega Mountain Home editorial urges the Democrats of the Fourth district to nominate a candidate for Congress who can win the entire party vote in November and secure a decisive victory in any contest.
Cars will run each Sunday afternoon and evening to comfortably carry visitors to Oxford Lake. Special cars may be engaged at reasonable rates. A beautiful illuminated car is available for evening parties.
The Grounds and Buildings are in good order for the season of 1900 and management will strive to earn a large patronage that is hoped for from the Lake Line this year.
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