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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
2
The movement to suppress stagnant ponds in West Anniston gains support from local businessman E P Cooper manager of Central Foundry. He notes ponds threaten workers health and spread disease as the sick list grows and calls for immediate action.
The article notes Spanish American War pensions totaling 834750, with 565 grants by June 15 and 1400 new monthly claims each month. Average pension around 150 per year. 3274 invalids, 2000 dependents, 221 navy invalids, 70 navy dependents, 37005 total applications to June. Also mentions crime linked to prosperity and a local tale of toothache relief.
The Alabama School of Sunday School Methods and Bible Study held sessions at Anniston College. Morning programs included Primary Union, Child Study on Might Ideals, CNS and Habit, and Music in Sunday School. Afternoon Bible Class and vesper services followed with continuing lessons for August 15.
Parlor observation and cafe dining cars operate between Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia with routes via Birmingham and Southern Railway. Depart Memphis 8 15 p m arriving Atlanta 10 15 p m on No 36 returning Atlanta 6 a m arriving Memphis 8 05 p m on No 35. Through service adds to existing Pullman sleeping cars between Atlanta and Memphis.
Special excursion rates from June 20 to July 14 1901 offered by Southern railway and Alabama Great Southern railway to Anniston Alabama. One fare round trip for select sale dates June 20 25 29 and July 1 1901 with final limit three days from sale. Also one and one third fare round trip June 19 to July 3 1901 with final limit July 6 1901. Contact ticket agents for details.
L and N R R announces cheap round trip fare to Anniston for the Chau tauqua from June 20 to July 4 at one and one third fare with tickets valid to July 6 Special rates apply June 20 25 20 and July 1 One fare round trip tickets valid three days Oratorical contest set for June 29 at 10 a.m among Howard College University of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Southern University Writers and officials listed W E Knox Supt Anniston Ala L Stone G P A Louisville Ky Also local ads for Model Laundry and KRermort s cough remedies
Roanoke and Birmingham papers relay dispatches praising Captain John B. McDonald Third Cavalry for leading a hilltop assault against insurgents near Baran Gobong Locos Norte on a fierce engagement leaving him wounded but saving his men. General Wheaton lauds him as the bravest soldier. A private note says he sailed for America aboard Lodiana and may return to Alabama soon. A storm in West Virginia stirs reports of bodies and a river graveyard near North Fork Junction Keystone.
A past Bievete rider will often receive painful cuts sprains or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's Amica Salve kills the pain and heals the injury. It cures chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed 25e. Sold by Elam Drug Co druggist.
Mrs. W. K. Haviland of Armock New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a deadly whooping cough and bronchitis after other remedies failed. A niece with advanced consumption recovered. the ad touts the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds, with guaranteed 50cc and 1.00 bottles and free trials.
Dry spell grips Kulaton and vicinity with farmers needing rain soon. Children's Day drew a large crowd at the Methodist church. Visitors include Miss Lela Ray of Bera, Mrs Mamie Dickets, Mr Frank Bagley, Mr Bert Waddel, and Mr W A Waddel. Rev J A Harden preached a 4 PM service.
A chance customer at Boyer’s shop leads to a lasting engagement with the tailor, marking a notable business moment for the shop. The event underscores the tailor’s skill and local reputation in the community.
Families can try a piano or organ at home with no expense. If they like it they can pay as they are able. Unknown firm with years of business offers reliable service and asks readers to visit and learn details about owning a piano organ or sewing machine.
The Queen and Crescent System opened a fast Meridian to Shreveport service on October 28 offering routes to Texas with connections that cut travel to Texas points to 7 through 12 hours. Train No 37 of the Southern Railway operates with the Queen and Crescent to provide the quickest Westbound time. Ticket agents offer details and help with purchases.
Via The Southern railway will sell round trip tickets from June 1 to September 30 at low rates to prominent summer resorts. Final return by October 31, 1901. Resorts include Ashevi lle North Carolina Black Mountain Brevard Flat Rock Hot Springs Morehead City Lithia Springs Isle of Palms Lookout Mountain Oliver Springs Tate Springs Warrenton Charlottesville Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach and others. For rates and schedules write R E Jackson T P A Birmingham C A Benscoter A G P A Chattanooga Tennessee.
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