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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
5
W. P. Curry, residing in Alexandria, was in the city today on his way home from Cleburne county where he visited his aged mother who is over 91 years old. Mrs. Curry is ill but her friends hope for recovery.
The note discusses choosing flour and suggests using a top brand, emphasizing quality and reliability. It mentions a name Orria and hints at testing or comparing options to ensure best results. The fragment implies consumer guidance for cooking or baking.
The revival opened yesterday at 11 oclock with strong attendance at the morning and evening services. Several conversions occurred and five joined the church. Rev. J N Aiken of Birmingham will preach at both services today and week services continue at 3 and 7 45 p m with all invited.
Omega flour has led the flour market for over seventy five years and has consistently upheld a high reputation since its introduction.
Howard Anderson was fined $59 and costs in the police court today for carrying concealed weapons. The docket had no drunk charges, a rare Monday with no alcohol cases. Orris Flour is recognized as the best flour produced.
Atlanta evangelist Dr. R. J. Huff conducted revival meetings at the Glen Addie Baptist church drawing large crowds in both services yesterday. Services continue through the week at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM daily with a cordial invitation to the public.
Sunshine and Levinson advertise junk buying in Anniston Alabama. They purchase scrap iron broken automobiles scrap copper brass rubber grain bags rags bones paper stock and other junk with phone contact listed as 97.
Local ad notes a paper recycling and buying service for magazines newspapers and all kinds of waste paper. It mentions Sunshine and a phone number 897 and the name Lievinson.
Revival services led by Rev. J. Ernest Thacker with assist James W. Jelks began yesterday. Daily sessions run at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with large congregations indicating potential success.
In a brief note, Ortig is praised as a lasting quality benchmark over forty-five years, highlighting its tested durability and sustained performance.
The local cotton market quoted 1234 cents per pound in a market today showing a fractional bid of 1 1/2 cents. Traders monitored futures influences and nearby demand as prices held steady.
T W Wilkinson announces that People’s Dairy Co has moved its dairy to the northern part of Anniston near Blue Mountain. The firm offers milk, butter, and cream and invites orders by phone 532.
Mrs Julia Frances Sylvester died at her daughter’s home and her body was taken to Eufaula for burial accompanied by relatives. She lived in Anniston for thirty years and is survived by daughter Mrs W A Davis Sr and daughter Mrs W H Edmonds of Atlanta plus sisters Mrs J M McKleroy and sister-in-law Mrs William H Woods. A Baptist, she was a beloved figure among old southern families.
Miss Lola C. Trax of the National Equal Suffrage Association will address the public at eight o'clock Tuesday evening in the circuit court room at the courthouse. She is a noted speaker on the woman suffrage question and the public is urged to attend.
The county tax equalization board finished sending out notices of increased taxable values Saturday and will begin hearing complaints of overvaluation next Monday. Few complaints are expected, and many property owners feel the higher assessment is justified.
John Decidle, arrested after police found two quarts of whisky several beer bottles and a wine barrel at his home, was fined $100 and costs in police court but later found not guilty in city court by a jury and discharged.
Demonstration event by Sterne Grocery Co featuring Mrs Herbert's Mayonnaise for Tuesday and Wednesday. Sample tuna and chicken salads fruit and vegetable salads and various sandwiches as housekeepers prepare tempting dishes.
The Independent Order of B n ai B r ith meeting at the temple drew members from Gadsden Talladega Anniston with Lieutenant Governor Kilby presiding and J Lee Oberdorfer of Birmingham giving lectures. Music followed the service and visiting members were entertained in Anniston homes.
A newspaper brief notes Bert’s Mayonnaise offering varied salads and sandwiches each day. It highlights the variety and usefulness for housekeepers managing daily meals.
Mrs. Roosevelt reportedly persuaded Colonel Roosevelt to refuse a Progressive run for president. authorities say he would have accepted a nomination but his wife objected to a hopeless race and preferred cross party support.
North of Perthes German forces penetrated the French line during a night attack while Greek vessels in the Mediterranean are rounded up amid Entente blockades. On the eastern front Russian assaults northeast of Duczacz were repulsed with about thirteen hundred Russians captured.
J D Carr was arrested at Blakely Georgia on arson charges linked to the destruction by fire of a Dixie meat market run by T W McKnight who was arrested yesterday. The market burned several months ago and this marks the fourth arson arrest in recent days.
Worshipful Master W. B. Lewis of Anniston Lodge 443 percent, A. F. and A. M., calls for an officer election Tuesday night at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
A cinema feature titled The Battle Cry of Peace screens at the Savoy on Wednesday. The film is pitched as national propaganda about America's unpreparedness, portraying an enemy invasion and the fall of New York to spur antiwar sentiment and armament.
Notice of a July 17 1916 primary election in Anniston for mayor city council president and two councilmen from each of five wards. Candidates must qualify by June 19 1916 by filing a written declaration with C. H. Young, chairman of the City Democratic Executive Committee.
Social notes show Jimmie Lee Holder and Ima D. Holder of Huntsville visiting sister Mrs. Fred Mc Clure. Mrs. W. N. Miller travels from Los Angeles to Birmingham to visit relatives. Flood hosts Oxford Lake gathering honoring Mrs. W. N. Miller with guests Gora Jones of Pensacola and others including Louise Rob inson and Rose.
Birmingham authorities declare a last ditch effort to oppose refunding over $20,000 in liquor tax revenue. The City Commission plans a firm campaign to block any reimbursement.
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