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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
5
Rich Washington, identified as a gang member, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Phillips and a posse after a recent pursuit. Phillips was slightly wounded in a struggle. Washington, once at large, faces trial Friday before Judge Crook.
Notice to taxpayers open for inspection of assessor books for 1909 and hear objections at the July term. W F Hanna presides. Dickinson Novelty Co advertises cabinet work and mission furniture. E A Heard Jr recovering after operation in Rome and away about a week.
Junket tablets make delicious ice cream. First shipment of white comb honey is just 1m. Orange Felice Tea is great for iced tea. Hooper’s Fatal Food is the most thorough roac exterminator. Our sliced boiled ham ready and right. Nansen brand Sardines offer best value. Franco-American Potted Beef merits at moderate price. White Grape Juice more delicate than red. Shelled pecans walnuts Philadelphia Cream Cheese Swiss Cheese Saratoga Chips available by EXPRESS to stay fresh in warm weather.
I O O F lodge calls a meeting at Blue Mountain Lodge on Thursday night to nominate officers for the ensuing term and address other business. Members urged to attend, and other brothers welcome. L W Jackson, secretary. Pineules new kidney remedy marketed for kidney and bladder issues by J L Wikle.
A seller states ownership of 17 sample hammocks from a drummer and offers to resell at about half regular price. Additional items include screen doors windows and screen wire with the marker e5-6t DIXIE.
Tax Collector D Z Godlett of Jacksonville and Hon L F Greer of DeArmanville visited Anniston on business. Ralph Webber Dan Picard from Atlanta and J B Barrett of Gadsden stayed in the city. J P Leyden near Jacksonville and Birmingham visitors FP Hoof J W Kenyon R L Lytle William Oberhelman also called. Miss Sarah Louise Tumlin arrived from Cartersville to visit Mrs James R Lemon. Marie Greene left for Birmingham to join her brother en route to Memphis and Paris Tennessee.
The First Congregational Methodist church and Sunday school hold a picnic today at Oxford Lake Park led by Rev. W. L. Burks.
The Trigg Steele Co advertises new tires for baby buggies velocipedes and wagons under 14 inches at 25 cents per wheel or a dollar per four wheels for ten days. The ad notes regular price at a dollar fifty. The First Presbyterian Sunday school plans a picnic at Oxford Lake Park Friday with many attendees expected.
Bass & Heard advertises a stock of Peck's suits union made priced from fifteen to thirty five dollars.
A Wednesday matinee begins at three o'clock at Oxford Lake Park. The Mascot by Ethel Morton Company features a performance for ladies and children with no reserved seats.
A grand piano valued at $400 is being given away free to a lucky recipient. Visit Van Arsdel’s jewelry store to view the instrument and learn how to claim it. The Anniston Steam Laundry promotion invites participation with no purchase required.
Showers are forecast tonight or Thursday. An ad promotes Rings Little Liver Pills to regulate the bowels and cure headaches. Easy to take, sold by J. L. Wikle.
A through car service runs from North Noble to Oxford Lake for patrons in the northern city area. It leaves North Noble at 7 52 PM and returns after the show.
Society notes detail a bridge tea hosted by Mrs Walter A Robinson for her sister Mrs Robert Noble of Ancon Panora guest of Mrs Fred Noble A top score prize went to Mrs Foster of Athens Ga A later reception honored bride elect Virginia Aderhold and Miss Maud Lacy with pink white decor and elaborate gowns
Local Kappa Alpha fraternity members attended an al fresco picnic at Oxford Lake park hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds and others. The event featured numerous attendees, social visits, and upcoming house party plans with guests from several states. An entertainment program was postponed to July 1 due to prenuptial festivities and weather.
A short literary piece titled The Mascot set at Oxford Lake Park by Ethel Mor Dren. The fragment suggests a focus on a character or event associated with the park setting.
Local shop highlights exclusive access to Mansfield pasteurized butter from J W Williamson Jersey Farm Villa Rica Georgia and Mrs Border Jersey herd Choccolocco plus Pelham and others. Butter delivered twice weekly in a dedicated refrigerator to ensure freshness and avoid odor transfer.
An advertisement touts Stacy Adams and King Quality shoes at Bass and Heard's in Anniston, urging locals to buy locally to support the city and mentioning Dickinson Novelty Co for cabinet work and fly screens.
A brief item notes a matinee titled Matines Wednesday After The Mascot by Ethel Mor Dren.
A wedding photo studio promotes wedding portraits with emphasis on bride and dress images. They offer flashlight photography for weddings and receptions upon request.
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