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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
2
Len Greer argues for a $1.50 state tax on dogs amid rabies panic west of the city near Coosa river. Dr. Alverson reports a mad dog bite killed three Shepherd dogs, with many others bitten, causing estimated losses of cattle worth hundreds to thousands in the region.
The Evening Star argues for moving the constitutional convention from Montgomery to Anniston. It touts Anniston’s mild climate and facilities including a large auditorium and electrical transport to Oxford lake for delegates. The piece favors Anniston as the ideal site over Mate Sano or Montgomery for comfort and access.
The Philadelphia Ledger compliments the South, predicting a new century of growth and unity. It cites Creus Rope’s role in Jameson raid and notes his ailing state and possible voyage to England, while judging Rhodes’ career as not worth glorifying.
Gadsden Journal reports Prof H. Byron sold his photograph gallery to Russell Bros of Anniston. Jack Turner, a former Gadsden resident, will run the gallery. Byron plans to move to Mississippi to operate a gallery there. Birmingham Age-Herald notes Southern Railway excursion success with twelve cars to Atlanta and ten cars to Anniston.
Edwardsville news reports Col B L Russell writing the Register to say he will not run for the United States Senate. He says many friends urged candidacy and that he admires Senator Pettus, who may run again, and thus declines to oppose him. Also notes local events and a gold find ailing crops and local business.
Mrs W K Haviland of Armonk New York reports a near fatal bout of whooping cough and bronchitis for her daughter. After other remedies failed the family used Dr King's New Discovery which also cured a niece with advanced consumption. The medicine is praised as infallible for coughs and colds with 50 cent and 1.00 dollar bottles available and trial bottles free through Elam Drug Co.
A Book of Poultry contains 116 pages with a lithographic plate of fowls in natural color engravings of land and water poultry. It includes breed descriptions plans for poultry houses incubator care caporizing and breed values mailed for 15 cents by the Associated Fanciers 400 North Third Street Philadelphia Va.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of severe asthma with frequent attacks last year. She says Foley's Kidney Water provided immediate relief and claims it never failed. McElreath Drug Co.
Through dining car service operates between Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia with departures from Memphis 8:15 pm and from Atlanta 6:00 am. The cars offer updated comfort, la carte meals, and an observation smoking room at moderate rates, in addition to existing Pullman sleeping cars Memphis to Atlanta. The Model Laundry advertises collar and cuff cleaning services.
City taxes are delinquent and will be turned over to the recorder for collection on July 1. Pay now to avoid additional costs. L Quinn, City Tax Collector, promotes season tickets for Chautauqua at three dollars, noting support for a broad charitable cause and the Model Laundry at 12th and Noble streets employing white labor only.
Clear water and goon soap are cited as the principal cleaning agents used in washing clothes at The Model Laundry located at the intersection of 12th and Noble.
A long sales pitch promises a risk free trial of pianos and organs at home with no initial expense. It urges readers to visit and learn about purchasing options, emphasizing affordability and a reputable firm with years in business.
The Queen and Crescent System south of Meridian inaugurates October 28 a rapid Meridian to Shreveport schedule with connections to Texas lines. Southern Railway No. 37 links to shorten Texas travel from 7 to 12 hours. Tickets info from local agents. Summer rates apply June 1 to Sept 30 with return by Oct 31 1901 to noted resorts.
On account of Anniston Chau tauqua from June 20 to July 4 tickets will be sold at one and one third fare round trip to Anniston. Tickets valid until July 6 with special rates on June 20 25 29 and July 1. One fare round trip valid three days. An oratorical contest June 29 featuring Howard College University of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Southern University. For information contact WEE KNOX Superintendent Anniston Alabama.
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