Oil Indications Near Anniston Prompt Test Wells
The Evening Star reports strong oil indications near Anniston with plans to form one or more companies to bore test wells. No exact drill sites are released, but proximity to Anniston is believed likely. Citizens are urged to protect new benches placed along residence streets, while a Washington special notes Congressmen receiving seed supplies for electioneering.
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Coxcenstsa
Anniston
Evening Star
Annistonians
Anniston Hosts Blue Mountain Chautauqua Week
Birmingham News notes Anniston and its citizens hosting visitors for the Blue Mountain Chautauqua sessions opening yesterday. The program features top Southern speakers, musicians, and elocutionists with Alabama leaders like John W. Abercrombie among the speakers. The events run through July 4.
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Birmingham News AnnIston
Blue Mountain
Boston Man Weds Wealthy Ill Bride Seeks Health Pill
A Boston man who recently married a sickly rich young woman is now content as his wife regains health after using Dr King’s New Life Pill. The pill claims cures for jaundice billiousness malaria fever and ague and liver and stomach troubles. Sold for 25 cents at Elam Drug Co.
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Boston
Dr. King
Elam Drug Co
Low Rates For Chautauqua at Anniston Alabama
The notice lists reduced rail fares for the Low Rates Chautauqua events at Anniston Alabama from June 20 to July 4 1901. One fare round trip from June 20 25 29 and July 1 with final limit three days from sale. Also one and one third fare round trip from June 1 to July 3 with final limit July 1 1901. Contact Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern for details.
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Blue Mountain Chatauqua
Anniston
Ala
Southern and
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Southern Railway
Alabama Great Southern
Alabama Cireat Southern Railroad
Dr King’s New Discovery Saved Child From Severe Cough
Mrs. W. K. Haviland of Armock New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter after an almost fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis. The product is advertised as infallible for coughs and colds with 50c and $1.00 bottles, guaranteed by Elam Drug Co, trial bottles free.
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W. K. Haviland
Armock
N. Y
Earth
Elam Drug Co
Chautauqua Travel Rates and Oratorical Contest
Tickets for the Anniston Chautauqua from June 20 to July 4 cost one and one third fare round trip with good return until July 6. Special rates on June 20 25 29 and July 1 offer one fare round trip and three day validity. An oratorical contest features Howard College University of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Southern University at 10 a.m. on June 29. Write to W BE KNOX Supt Anniston AL or CO L Stein GA Louisville KY for lodging inquiries and prices. Submit name and address on card soon J H Foster Jr.
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Anniston Chautauqua
Anniston
Howard College
University of Alabama, Polytechnic Institute and Southern University
W. BE
Knox
Ala
L. Stein
Louisville, Ky
Stagnant ponds threaten western city health
A reader urges the mayor and city council to address long neglected stagnant ponds in the western part of town. He argues the holes foster illness, including chills and fever, and warns residents may appeal to state health authorities if drainage is not condemned and property drained. A citizens' mass meeting is proposed.
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Eprron
Evening Star
A. B. Sawyer
Aoniston
Bac
Coorer
Model Laundry Ad Promises Like New Fabrics
An advertisement from the Model laundry at 12th and Noble touts shirt waists linen suits and duck pants revived by their cleaning methods promising garments look like new after laundried treatment.
Sound Teeth and decay prevention guidance
A discussion on maintaining clean teeth emphasizes that brushing and water are insufficient and that a product or method capable of destroying decay-causing germs is needed. The text questions what help will provide this protection.
Antiseptic Teeth Preparations and Care Aids
An antiseptic preparation that kills germs, whitens and cleanses teeth, strengthens gums, and keeps breath sweet. It costs 25 cents for a large bottle. Also offered are tooth brushes, tooth picks, tooth soap, and tooth powder in bottles at 25 cents each.
Cater Grocery Company General Store Ad Offers Syrup and Flour
A brief grocery advertisement promotes New Orleans Molasses and You's Maple Syrup as excellent sweeteners for cakes, along with a selection of flours. The message invites liberal use and notes the entire stock of groceries is available at attractive prices.
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New Orleans
Pension Examiners to Meet at Anniston July 1901
The Board of Pension Examiners of Calhoun county announces sessions in Anniston starting the first Monday in July 1901 for ten days to consider applications. Under the amended law a honorable discharge or parole suffices as proof of service. Rejected applicants may reapply and, if refused, must be told the grounds. Widows on the roll at death prove widowhood by two witnesses. All applicants must appear unless unable to travel. J F Walker and M T Ledbetter sign.
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Board of Pension Examiners
Calhoun County
Anniston
Wikle
Blue Mountain Lodge to Hold Regular Meeting
Blue Mountain Lodge No 86 0. C. F. officers and members are notified to attend the regular meeting on Thursday evening at the regular time and place for special business by order. Jes Saks N G R J Saywell Secretary 15 51
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Jes Saks
N. G
R. J. Saywell
Secer
See Me About Affordable Pianos Organs Or Sewing Machines
Many families cannot afford a musical instrument yet recognize its home value. Visit to test a piano or organ with no upfront cost and pay as able. Learn how a reputable firm supports flexible terms without drastic sacrifices.
Southern railway summer round trip tickets offered to many resorts
The Southern railway announces low rate round trip tickets available June to September with a final return date of October. Prominent summer destinations include Asheville Black Mountain Blowing Rock Brevard Flat Rock Hot Springs Morehead City Lithia Springs Cumberland Island St Simons Isle of Palms Lookout Mountain Oliver Springs Tate Springs Buffaloo Lithia Springs Charlottesville Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach Warrenton and many others. For rates and schedules write R E Jackson T P A Birmingham A Bensecter A G P A Chattanooga Tenn.
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Southern Railway
Asheville
N.C
Black Mountain
N. C
Blowing Rock
Brevard
Flat Rock
Hot Springs
Morehead City
Lithia Springs
Cumberland Island
St. Simons
Chattanooga, Tenn
Increased Passenger Service on Choctaw Route
Effective October Tth the Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Ark. The line provides double daily service to Indian and Oklahoma Territories with connections to Southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
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Memphis
Hot Springs Ark
Oklahoma Territories
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
West
Swift Praises Kermott’s Blackberry Extract Remedy
Mr Jy D Swift of Parkersburg West Virginia a wholesale druggist reports being laid up with cholera morbus and credits one dose of Kermott’s Ext Blackberry as the best summer complaint remedy. He would pay five dollars to have it again and recommends it to others.
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Jy. D. Swift
J.N Murdoch
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kermott
Fast Queen & Crescent Link Cuts Travel Time to Texas
The Queen and Crescent System south of Meridian inaugurated on October 28 a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule with lines to Texas, cutting travel time to Texas by seven to twelve hours. Train No. 37 of the Southern Railway connects to offer the quickest route. visit local ticket agents for details before buying.
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Queen & Crescent
Meridian
Shreveport
Texas
Southern Railway
Secure season tickets for the Chatauqua attractions
Three dollars buys a season ticket to the Chatauqua, an economical way to access the fall course. Purchasers support a cause with influence not limited to Anniston but spreading far and wide.
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Enid
Anniston
Model Laundry Promises Clear Water and No Chemical Soap
An ad from The Model Laundry at 12th and Noble touts using clear water and soap free of chemicals. A potential customer visit leads to a lifelong client, noted by Boyer the tailor in 18-tf.
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Boyer
Special Excursion Birmingham to Atlanta Round Trip
A special Southern Railway excursion train runs from Birmingham to Atlanta and back on June 24 and 25. Depart Birmingham 8 30 a m and Anniston 11 00 a m arrive Atlanta 2 40 p m Returning Atlanta 7 00 p m June 25. Fare Anniston to Atlanta and return 1 50. Accommodations arranged for white and colored passengers.
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Southern Railway
Birmingham
Ala
Atlanta
Anniston
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Anniston, Ala
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Joe Thomason
Alkry
Keaeh
Nashville Banner
Uncle Sam
Chattanooga News
Anniston and
Port Chatauqua
Cneap Rate Yla le & NR. R
J. H. Foster, Jr
Mr. &. P. Cooper
City
Wikle’s Drug Store
Dove’s Candy Kitchen
Noble Street
Cater Grocery Company
J. F. Walker
M. T. Ledbetter
Blue Mountain Lodge
C.F
E. E. Forbes
E.e.forbes
F. Doerings
AMC
Doering
Southern
L. & N. Railways
Jacksonville, Ala
C., W. Daugette
Via
Atlanta, Ga
Chrisman
Jewelers
Opticians
J. T. Chris
Iai
Turner & Ros
Gilmore
Barkey
Annistoo
East Tenth Street
Carter Gibbongy
E. Julius Williams
Tetley’s
London
England
Anniston Mercanti Co
Cater Grocery Co
Whetstone & Co
L. A. Sterne
Burnett & Bellingrath
Crumpler & Adair
J. A. Wallis
W. O. Treadaway
Shropshire
Anniston Mercantile
Associatio Anniston Banking & Loan
M. B. Wellborn
Wood Yard
Railroad and
15Th Street
B. McClurkin
B. L. Paul
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