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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

2

Suffrage Talk By Leona Trax Draws Audience In Calhoun

Miss Leona Carson Trax spoke at the Calhoun County courthouse and faced audience questions. Judge Co. Leyden introduced her, and several listeners expressed conviction after the remarks. Trax argued for women’s enfranchisement on democratic and economic grounds, citing the rise of women wage earners and parallels to men’s suffrage.

Leona Carson Trax Calhoun County Court House Judge Co. &. Leyden Oxford Mids Trax South United States Alabama

Masonic officers elected at Anniston Lodge meeting

At a well attended Anniston lodge 443 meeting officers for the year were elected: J. A. Johnson Worshipful master. Co. H. Young senior warden. H. L. Cater junior warden. M. F. Doering treasurer. H. G. Earnest secretary. J. T. Hughes tiler. A satisfactory collection was taken for the Mason's Home near Montgomery. Local Masons express

Anniston Lodge 443 A. F A M J. A. Johnson Co. H. Young H.L. Cater M. F. Doering H. G. Earnest J. T. Hughes Montgomery Masons Express

Growth at the institution marked by four-year expansion

The report notes steady growth in four years with 115 children in last week’s commencement. The institution now covers 226 acres, nearly self supporting as inmates can can fruits and vegetables for self use and surplus for sale.

Delightful Luncheon for Miss Bagley Before Her Wedding

Mrs. Domingue F. Cooper hosted a progressive luncheon at Glenrose in Hagley Oxford to honor Miss Lottie Bagley whose wedding is Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. D. F. Constantine and several Cooper and Constantine family members. The event featured a four course meal with yellow and white decor and a daisy kept with handkerchief petals.

Oxford Domingue F. Cooper Lottie Bagley Glenrose Mesdames Lee Freeman Griffin Winston Cooper BK. H. Hawkins Leroy Suddeth G. P. DeArman Atlanta Mary Jane Hogan Carrollton Marie Turner Birmingham Nelle Hubbard Mary Constantine Amy Cooper Angelyn Bagley Janiletta Bagley Janie Constantine Sadie Ingram Irene Edwards Etta Constantine Ruby Cox Juliette Constantine

New Russian Port Nikolaievsk Opens for Navigation

A cable message to the American Russian Chamber of Commerce says Nikolaievsk port at the Amur River mouth in Siberia will open for navigation today. The port allows American exporters to land goods in Russia without government shipment delays, with transit up the Amur to Stretinsk for connection to the Trans Siberian railroad.

New York

Misery in Back and Limbs Reported Improved

A reader from Buffalo writes that after using the remedy a full box caused relief from back misery headaches and limb pains. Sleep improved, misery reduced, and life became more manageable, leading to a cheerful recommendation to others with similar ailments.

Editer Doctor of Buffalo Yourstraly W. A. Roperts

Local Doctor Claims New Anuric Tablet Availability

An unsigned promotional letter touts Dr. Pierce's Anuric healing tablet from Buffalo New York. It promises relief for kidney complaints and digestive ailments and urges readers to mail ten cents for a trial package or five cents for full treatment.

Nore Dr. Pierce

Husband rescues despairing wife with tonic aid

A woman recounts years of illness from womanly troubles and relief after her husband bought Cardus the woman’s tonic. She notes quick improvement from the first dose and now walks two miles and performs all tasks. The ad urges readers to consult their druggist and start Cardus today.

New Graphite Company Incorporated in City

The Greismer Graphite Company is formed in Anniston with $1000 capital and rights to graphite deposits in Clay County. Officers include W. H. McKleroy as president J. Greismer as vice president and treasurer and J. F. Matthews as secretary. The firm plans to begin mining and manufacturing graphite soon.

Greismer

Maryland minister accepts call to Grace Church

Rev. Carleton Barnwell of Westminster Maryland accepts the call as rector of Grace church in Anniston. A 35 year old married man and brother to the rector of Church of the Advent Birmingham he comes highly recommended and will arrive around August first.

Maryland Grace Church Carleton Barnwell Westminster, Md Mr. Barnwell Church of the Advent Birmingham Anniston

Montana club women convene with State President at Unitarian church

The Montana Federation of Women's Clubs opened its annual gathering in the Unitarian church in Helena with State President Mrs. EB Houston of Bozeman presiding. Delegates and visiting club women exceeded a hundred, and a three day program was outlined focusing on public welfare topics.

Tena Mont Montana EB. L. Houston Bozeman

Vanderbilt University Grants Large 41st Commencement Diplomas

One of the largest classes in recent years received diplomas at Vanderbilt University during its 41st annual commencement in Nashville. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. Charles W. Dabney, president of the University of Cincinnati.

Vanderbilt

Elsie Ferguson Weds Thomas B Clarke Jr at S J Regis

New York June 14 Miss Elsie Ferguson the actress married Thomas B Clarke Jr son of art collector Thomas B Clarke at the S J Regis hotel in a private ceremony due to a bereavement in the groom family The Rev John R Paxton officiated with Carroll Brown of Portland acting as bride’s attendant and Frank L Pork of Washington as best man

New York Elsie Ferguson S J. Regis Thomas B. Clarke

Alien Souls at Savoy features Sessue Hayakawa in Japanese setting

The Lasky production Alien Souls stars Sessue Hayakawa and showcases refined lighting, atmosphere, and detail. Critics praise its originality and engaging storytelling with beautiful Japanese interiors, similar to The Cheat. Shows tomorrow at the Savoy.

Sessue Hayakawa Savoy

The Soul Market. Elaine Elton in a Musical Comedy Prima Donna

A fragment notes Elaine Elton, a musical comedy prima donna, at the height of her career in a production titled The Soul Market. The brief hints at renewed popularity and stage presence during this period.

Elaine Elton

Olga Petrova Stars in Theato Production of The End

In a tale of moral decline a young beauty is courted by two men, the aging Oscar Billings backing a theater trust and Jack Dexter a fresh society recruit who becomes her chauffeur. Olga Petrova leads a performance described as superb with powerful romantic intrigue at Theato today.

Oscar Billings Rone Theatrical Trust Jack Dexter Olga Petrova

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Mia Trax Horlick Prica Oxford Department Misa Lottie Hagley John A. Clark Buckhorn Freeman Cooper Choecolyceot Mrs Oliver Cooper McPherson Street Cheatwood Jones Place D. C. Cooper, Sr Coldwater Cooper Hughes Mill Roberta Kelly Antioch Friendship Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall DeArmanville Lodge Russell S. King R. L. Cater Hale Buggy Mfg. CO Ala Ment Cardus Dent Areret NEW Graphite Company Incorporated City SAM Powers CO Montana Club Chichester Damen Rand Pisa Enterprise Paint ‘Manufacturing CO R. A. Hingson & CO Allman’s Ley Chicago ETON
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