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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
8
A listing shows 30 pieces of summer dress goods in light colors from Mobairs including figured and striped silk and wool novel ties. All items priced at 35e per yard, with some pieces noted as sold at double.
Montgomery June 12 The constitutional convention adopted the first two sections of the new Alabama constitution. Section 1 lists the executive officers including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and others. Section 2 vests supreme executive power in the Governor. Debate focused on Lieutenant Governor but the body chose not to create one. Fresh imported segars priced 10 cents straight are among Leyi's leaders.
The Board of Pension Examiners of Calhoun County will meet in Anniston at Wikle's Drug Store on the first Monday in July 1901 and continue for ten days to consider applications. Under the amended law proof of honorable discharge or parole suffices, and former rejections may reapply with grounds provided. Widows with a deceased pensioner on the roll need only prove widow status by two witnesses. All applicants must appear for examination unless unable to travel.
Special correspondence from Eulaton, ULA, reports fine weather for grass killing, fishing on Coldwater, and visitors from Bera and Bynums. Rev Noah Stevens delivered sermons, Baptist and Methodist services set, Odd Fellows lodge grows, and community efforts continue. local ads promote Banner Salve for cuts and bruises.
Southern and Alabama Great Southern railroads offer reduced round trip fares to Anniston Alabama for Chatauqua events from June 20 to July 4 1901. One fare round trip valid June 20 25 20 and July 1 final 3 days after sale. Also one and one third fare round trip valid June 19 to July 3 final July 6 1901. Inquiries at agent offices.
The Queen and Crescent system from Meridian to Shreveport, with Southern Railway No. 37, offers faster connections to Texas cutting time to seven to twelve hours. Tickets available at agents. season passes for the Chautauqua are offered at three dollars. Model Laundry promotes white labor and Kemmett’s Chocolates advertised for colds.
The Chatauqua features four lady soloists, Chicag Glee Club with four men and one lady, Wurms Orchestra of Atlanta, three skilled lady violinists, a rare ability pianist, and musical lectures. Season tickets run five dollars admitting all fifteen days at the Chautauqua Auditorium, with tickets available at local drugstores and a candy kitchen.
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