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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
2
Parm June 12 Louis Jammard a stock broker appeared in court charged with assault and battery after he spanked his mother in law claiming it was to keep her from turning his wife against him. The judge fined him 500 francs and jailed him for three days for contempt. The piece also notes his wife’s health improvement from Dr King’s New Life Pills.
The Queen & Crescent System began a new fast schedule south of Meridian on October 28 connecting Meridian to Shreveport with lines to Texas. The Southern Railway fast No. 37 links the routes, cutting Texas travel time by 7 to 12 hours. Ticket agents offer information on this new service.
Impounded stock taken for running at large will be sold at the city hall on Friday June 14 at noon to cover pound fees unless claimed by owners. Items include cattle and swine with various ear notches and crop signs. J C Mays Chief of Police.
The Anniston Rifles last night elected Capt. J. L. Daniels to succeed Capt. W. F. Tebbetts, whose move to Mobile necessitated his resignation. Daniels received the entire 42 vote and is noted as a popular, capable commander with ties to Shropshire & Woodelliff in Gadsden.
The notice lists multiple circuit meetings from June to August across Wilsonville Sylacanga Childersburg Oxford Glen Addie Oxanna Munford Plantersville Talladega Harpersville Colombiana Heflin Alexandria Piedmont Jacksonville and White Plains with dates and start times as stated. J G Barrrain P B is listed as the contact or organizer.
Reduced rail fares offered by Southern railway and Alabama Great Southern railroads for the Anniston Chautauqua July 1901. One fare round trip with three day limit, plus a 1 1 3 fare option. Season tickets at three dollars urged to support a broad beneficial cause. Also notes local sales on shoes and groceries.
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