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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
5
Crowds filled Kohn Bros yesterday as the Dissolution Big Sale opened. The store was packed with buyers and officials promised extraordinary offerings that would set a new standard for Anniston.
Two offenders were charged the sum of 105 50 at this morning's police court session. Three cases were continued and two dismissed. The column also lists ads for Franco American Potted Beef, Alabama Abstract Company, and ham products, plus brief notices on a pension board meeting, a sermon in Anniston, and a theft arrest of O B Earl with a rail incident near Talladega.
A pair of lifelong friends, Dudley Brown and Henry Knight, were killed in a fatal shootout amid business disputes. Knight leaves a widow and two children, while Brown was unmarried. A double funeral was held at 3 30 pm as the city mourned the shocking end to a once close friendship.
Forney Mayes of Cleburne county, recently convicted of illicit distilling in federal court, completed a 30 day Calhoun county jail sentence and paid a $100 fine after taking a pauper’s oath. He was relieved of custody and released. The Public notice appeared in Constitution daily priced ten cents a week at Robinson's.
The Glen Addie Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a picnic at Oxford Lake park yesterday. A street scene earlier reported a 30 foot clock toppled and not righted until noon today. An ad promises Smiths Sure Kidney Cure with a 50 cent price and refund if not beneficial.
Yale University commenced its commencement week with the Townsend prize orations in Battell chapel delivered by seniors. Sunday features the baccalaureate address by President Hadley. Activities run through Wednesday next week with degree conferrals in traditional ceremonies.
The report notes Mrs. Knight is a Miss Buchanan and sister to Mrs. J. C. Mays, who was once chief of police of Anniston. Brown is described as a brother-in-law of W. F. Handley, a local tailor who previously resided in Anniston.
The friends of Hon. Wm. B. Craig of Dallas County announce him as a candidate for Congress from the Fourth District.
Monday afternoon Miss Willie Forbes hosted the Young Ladies Missionary Society with Africa as the topic led by Miss Alberta Morse. Officers were elected: Mrs. Horace Miller president, Mrs. Samuel Cothran vice president, and Miss Morse as secretary treasurer.
If your stomach troubles you do not conclude that there is no cure for many have been permanently cured by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Get a free sample at J. L. Wikle's drug store and give them a trial. They also cure constipation and biliousness.
Moving pictures of the San Francisco fire will be shown June 25 to 27 at Magic Theater with survivor Mr. Grahan explaining the scenes. The presentation covers the quake aftermath, fleeing residents, and the engulfing flames, and is open to patrons for three days only.
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