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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
4
Mrs. Hawkins hosted a bright party at her home in compliment to Miss Lottie Bagley a bride-elect and Miss Aricona Kelton of Orange Massachusetts. Guests enjoyed a flower filled setting, cards with Cupid verses tea and sandwiches and yellow and white bridal colors.
Anniston mayoral hopeful Chas D Kline announces his candidacy focusing on balanced city finances, fair justice administration, curb on dust nuisance, fostering county city ties, promoting industry, building a children's park, supporting welfare movements, and participating in state and national holidays. He runs in the Democratic primary.
L L Scarborough announces candidacy for mayor of Anniston subject to city executive committee action. J L Wikle seeks reelection as mayor subject to the Democratic primary election.
Local notices in Anniston show multiple candidates for Councilman First Ward seeking Democratic Party action. L H Hollingsworth, H Docky Brown, J W Maldory, Jesse Evans, John F P Boozer announce runs subject to city or party committee decisions.
On request of supporters, Tom Carter announces candidacy for councilman from the Second Ward subject to Democratic primary action. Carter emphasizes service and local issues.
Friends announce M F Saider for Councilman Ward 2 and W B Parker for Ward 2, both subject to City Executive Committee action. Also Tobe Hamilton for Councilman Ward 2 and Claude J Settles seeks re election for Ward 3. J A Burgess, known as Uncle Jack, seeks Councilman Ward 3 with Democratic committee support. W T Edmondson also appears as a candidate for Ward 3.
A candidate declaration from Benj R Sawyer and Friends of J D Holcombe announces candidacy for Fourth Ward council seat under Democratic party support in Anniston. The executive committee notes the bid is subject to party action and requests support.
Anniston hopes to boost a weak season by adding a strong infield veteran and a hard hitting outfielder. The Moulders, bottom of the table, face Rome today and return home tomorrow for a four game set with Griffin, while transfers include Lindsay’s release from Birmingham and Tommy McMillan’s cut from Atlanta.
The Romans defeated Anniston 4 to 1 in a well played game. Morrison was hit in pitching pinch, Wiley excelled at bat with a triple and a single in four appearances. Donaldson produced standout fielding with a 76 yard run for a foul. Bope, Lacy and Christenberry led the visitors.
An advertisement invites Lung Sufferers to request a booklet on James Eckman’s Alterative. It claims reports of recovery from tuberculosis and offers guidance on diet and fresh air from Philadephia. The copy includes testimonial style quotes and pricing for a booklet.
Within Apaiatea, the Fifth Ward council seat faces action by the city democratic executive committee led by T. H. Cockerell. The date for a councilman from the Fifth Ward remains under consideration.
The text shows individuals Denecrais DEAT and C Kennedy declaring candidacy for local office in the Fifth City executive committee and Fifth Ward respectively. The fragmentary notice indicates a formal declaration of candidacy and party or ward affiliation, but details are incomplete.
GA Alabama league standings show Newnan with 5 wins 657 remaining, 36 33 5. Talladega 33 14 19 424. LaGrange 35 18 27 514. Anniston 38 11 22 333. Griffin 34 14 90 412. remaining results and win percentages listed for teams Newnan, LaGrange, Talladega, Anniston, Griffin.
Yesterday results show Newnan 7 LaGrange 0 Rome 4 Anniston 1 Talladega 2 Griffin 1. Today schedule lists Talladega at Griffin Anniston at Rome Newnan at LaGrange.
Standings show New Orleans leading with 55 games played, 36 wins, 19 losses and a .672 percentage. Nashville and Atlanta follow, while Chattanooga Birmingham Mobile and Adule Rock vie for position with varying records.
Resuits show Little Rock 9 Birmingham 6 Nashville 0 New Orleans Memphis 3 Atlanta 1 Mobile 2 Chattanooga 1. Today’s games include Little Rock at Birmingham Nashville at New Orleans Memphis at Atlanta and Chattanooga at Mobile.
Omaha Nebraska June 13 scores of the nation’s top amateur and professional trapshooters assembled at the grounds of the Omaha club for a major event. The gathering included notable competitors and promised a day of keen marksmanship and competitive shoots.
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