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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
4
The piece argues Alabama focuses on economic growth rather than politics as prosperity rises. It notes Mrs. McKinney’s affection for children and public visits, Virginia considers constitutional revision, Woodstock furnace to boost Anniston payrolls, and urged attention to local development and Chautauqua plans.
Birmingham News reports on Frank Sparks, an Anniston native and alumnus of Howard College, performing well for Milwaukee this season. The pitcher balances summer baseball with a lucrative winter job at an Anniston cotton broker's office, earning a handsome salary.
Mrs Lane returns from New Decatur while Mr Robi Chapel of Birmingham visits for a few days. Frank Hammond comes home from Montgomery improved in health. Samuel Frank leaves for Chicago to stay with relatives. J Floyd Smith Jr of Oxford visits. he has nearly recovered from a gun wound caused by a police mistake in Oxford. W Ki Knox returns from program Lithia, resumes duties as Alabama Mineral division superintendent for Louisville and Nashville. A L Dunn of Dunns Monogram Rye visits the city with S Grabfelder Co. Al Duaon titled as top drummer on the road.
The Board of Pension Examiners for Calhoun county will convene in Anniston near Wikle's Drug Store starting the first Monday in July 1901 for a ten day session to review applications. Under the amended law, honorable discharges or paroles serve as proof of service without two witness affidavits. Widows of deceased pensioners prove widowhood with two witnesses. All applicants must appear unless travel is impossible. Signed J. F. Walker and M. T. Ledbetter May 31 1901.
The Queen and Crescent System began October 28 a fast Meridian to Shreveport timetable with connections to Texas routes, cutting westbound travel from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No 87 links to the new service, offering the quickest westward travel. Inquiries and tickets available from local agents.
W. W. Kidd former Marshall county Alabama superintendent of schools was captured near Newport Arkansas accused of embezzling about 5500 from five years ago. He was transported on a cot to Guntersville Alabama and lay between life and death after being shot during arrest with Deputy J. W. Wright acting as nurse. He traveled from Newport Arkansas to the crime scene escorted by authorities. his fate remained uncertain as of June 11 in Memphis Tennessee.
Tickets for Anniston Chau tauqua run from June 20 to July 4 at one and one third fare round trip with validity to July 6. Special rates apply June 20 25 29 and July 1 with one fare round trip valid three days. An oratorical contest features How ard College University of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Southern University at 10 a m on June 29. For details contact W E Knox Superintendent Anniston Alabama or C L Stone G P A Louisville Kentucky.
Elegant parlor observation and cafe dining cars operate between Memphis and Atlanta with through service beyond Pullman sleepers. Cars offer meals on lacarte plan and a smoking room at moderate cost, supplementing the Atlanta Memphis route schedule and connections.
Dairyman seeks buyers for buttermilk and butter. Address this office for orders and delivery details.
Effective October 7 the Choctaw Route will operate three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Ark. Double daily service extends to Indian and Oklahoma Territories with connections to Southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
A local supplier offers Foley's honey and jar products aimed at children with a note emphasizing no opiates. The item highlights safety and family use.
Laundry notices promise shirts and linen suits quick renewal at Model 12th and Nobe. Consumers seek fresh fabrics and neat appearance after cleaning.
A list of circuit meeting dates across Alabama towns including Wilsonville Sylacanga Childersburg Oxford Glen Addie Oxanna Munford Plantersville Talladega Harpersville Columbiana Heflin Alexandria Piedmont Jacksonville and White Plains with final note J OG Brirrats P E.
Southern railway and Alabama Great Southern railroad offer reduced round trip fares to Anniston Alabama for Blue Mountain Chautauqua 1901 from June 20 to July 14. One fare round trip available on select dates June 20 25 29 and July 1 with final sale three days after. One and one third fare round trip offered June 19 to July 3 with final sale July 6. Ticket agents listed.
The Ingram Lithia Hotel announces opening on May 15 to serve summer guests. Water cures insomnia digestion and kidney troubles, with good bathing, fishing and hunting nearby. Rates are reasonable and reduced railroad rates are available through proprietor J. E. Morris Of Chattehie Alabama.
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