Unparalleled Stampede Attributed To Divine Aid In Medieval Invasion
A Ledger Monthly account recalls a 400-year-old clash on the Oka between 500,000 Tartars led by Akhmet and 200,000 Russians under Ivan III. The panicked retreat spanned hundreds of miles as ice blocked the river and missiles were limited to swords and arrows in a semi barbaric era. The Russians credit divine intervention for their survival and flight.
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Oka
Akhmet
Russia
Volga
Don
Ivan III
Moscow
Tartar
Ledger Monthly
Sona Wish Sparks Puzzled Reactions in Chi ily News
Readers react to a stray remark about a desired Sona to own in Chi ily News. The comment provokes curiosity and debate over personal taste and social trends within the community.
Oxford Rapidly Coming to The Front
Oxford rises from quiet town to manufacturing hub with a three year old cotton mill yielding 7 percent first year and over 12 percent last year. Local ownership, successful cotton oil mill, and thriving businesses mark growth. Christian church ladies' benefit raised about 815 dollars. Julius Levy previews new spring stock and fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham News
Oxford
Alabama
Anniston
John N. Gunnels
Ladies of the Christian Church
D. W. Cooper
Alabama's Eighty-first Birthday Reduction Sale Ad
Special reduction sale text offers 334 percent off men and boys suits overcoats and towels with prices cut by up to 50 percent. Ullman Bros advertises full value by trimming original selling prices in a period style promotion.
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Min’s
Boys
Ullman Bros
Lost liver colored pointer with initials collar
W. Coleman Jr. offers five dollars for the return of his liver colored Pointer with a collar bearing initials. The note seeks information on the dog's whereabouts. Also mentions job opportunities for women and girls at Anniston Carpet Company, asking applicants to apply to James Bakler, manager.
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W. Coleman, Jr
Anniston Carpet
James Backler
Anniston Carpet Company
Anniston Ice Co Coal Ordering Ad
When you need coal order from Anniston Ice Co. tf. This brief read invites customers to place coal orders with the local company.
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Anniston Ice Co
Iron Ore Boom Expands Near Jacksonville
O H Parker and J H King begin extensive ore mining east of Jacksonville with two test cars ready for shipment. They plan at least two cars daily, possibly three, as Jacksonville area mining grows. Tredegar Mining of Anniston and Camp and Smith on Rowen Privitt claim steady, high priced deliveries. Ullman Bros promotes a low price cut sale on men’s suits and overcoats.
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Messrs
O. H. Parker
J. H. King
Jacksonville
Parker & King
Tredegar Mining Company
Anniston
East and West Railroad Plans Branch Extension
The East and West railroad plans a branch from near Jacksonville to ore mines. Surveyors are assessing terrain to estimate construction costs. Do not trust a 50 percent clearance offer. visit Ullman Bros to see genuine reductions from original prices.
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East and West
Jacksonville
Preacher Warns Suit If Salary Not Paid at Port Ewen Church
The Rev William Burton pastor of the Reformed church in Port Ewen New York threatened to sue the church if his salary is not paid today after the consistory asked him to resign The quarrel with his followers has long simmered He denounced the Port Ewen euchre club as gamblers from the pulpit and singled out a man in church as a wolf in sheep's clothing
Short Stories Of the World's News
U S Senator Thomas B Martin begins a new term after reelection in December. Archie Mull the killer of Neville B Lord awaits execution next week after conversion and sale of liquor. Women in Elizabeth New Jersey seek to stop Sappho at Jacob's theatre. Crown Princess Stephanie marries Count Von Lonway and Archduke Ferdinand wed Countess Chotek, per Vanity Fair.
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Union Associated Press
Elizabeth
N. J
Women’s Christian ‘Temperance Union
Jacob's Theatre
Vienna
Stephanie
Austria
Rudolph
Count von Lonway
Vanity Fair
Archduke Ferdinand
Chotek
Morgan Club Sets Plan for Expanded Local Chapters
The Morgan club met last night with reports on permanent organization by wards. Officers for each ward were named, including vice presidents Weatherly Carson Rich Kilby and Livingston Frye. Hon. S J Bowie urged Democrats not to be overconfident and outlined party actions from 1896. A resolution called for organizing Morgan clubs in other county precincts.
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Morgan Club
First Ward
W. H. Weatherly
Henderson
W. H. DeLoach
Second Ward
Carson
J. J. O'Brien
W. H. Jacobs
Third Ward
Lon Rich
Ed Livingston
Felix House
Fourth Ward
T. E Kilby
J. H. Frye
L. H W. Kaplan
D. C. Blackwell
T. W. Coleman
Bren
J. Bowie
Morgan
Johnston
Anniston endorses McCraw for Sheriff in upcoming vote
A local voter bloc in Anniston signals strong support for McCraw in the sheriff election, pledging to back him with a solid late decision.
City Court Decides Gilmore v Parker in Favor of Plaintiff
In chancery, the case Gilmore versus Parker was decided for the plaintiff. The criminal docket will be called next Monday as the grand jury convenes.
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Gilmore
Parker
Gand
Vote for M. W. Woodruff for sheriff
Public notice urging voters to support M. W. Woodruff for sheriff with a ballot count of 41. Includes an advertising pitch for lime distribution by Anniston Lime and Stone Co. at 10th Street near Wilmer Hotel.
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M. W. Woodruff
Anniston Lime and Stone Co
10Th St
Wilmer Hotel
Notable Gathering of Jewish Women Opens in Cleveland
The third triennial convention of the Jewish women of America begins in Cleveland tomorrow and runs through March 10. The gathering is the largest yet held with a religion committee report and an engaging program planned.
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Union Associated Press
Cleveland
Jewish Women of America
Committee On Religion
Sheriff M W Woodruff Remembered as Calhoun's Best
In Calhoun history, M W Woodruff stands as one of the finest sheriffs, remembered for his leadership and service to the community.
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M W Woodruff
Calhoun
Auction notice of Tredegar Mineral Railway sale
Three executions from Anniston City court command sheriff N D Menane to sell the Tredegar Mineral Railway Co property. The right of way and track are to be exposed at public auction in front of the courthouse in Anniston on February 26, 1900, with postponement to April 2, 1900. Dated January 27, 1900.
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Anniston City
Calhoun County
Alabama
Tredegar Mineral Railway
F. N. Burk
I. Bowen
J. W. Burk
Tredegar Mineral Railway Co
Court House
Anniston
Notice of attachment in Calhoun county circuit court
The court of Calhoun county Alabama spring term 1960 issues notice for attachment levied February 20 1900 against Huffine and Co nonresidents of Alabama. Property includes one car load hay Evansville Terre Haute 20 tons and 20 bale hay in W T Owens warehouse Anniston. Clerk I E Watson signs February 21 1900.
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Huffine & Co
Circuit Court
Calhoun County
Alabama
W. T. Owen
Evansville
Terre- Haute
Anniston
W.T. Owen
Hufline & Co
Kansas City
Missouri
Huffinee & Co
I.E. Watson
Dave Burns Seeks Tax Assessor Position
A local race centers on Dave Burns running for Tax Assessor. Campaign materials urge voters to support Burns in the upcoming election, citing expertise in property values and public records.
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Dave Burns
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India
Sona
Julius Levy
Levy
Union
Associated Press
Montgomery
Telegraph
Richmond
U. S
Thomas
Martin Tomors
Troy
N. Y
Archie Mull
Nelville B. Lord
Daanemora
Mall
Evangelist Davis
D. B. Burns
McCraw
Cordovan
Calf
Edwin Clapp
Anniston Shoe CO
A. E. Ansley
Manhattan
Ansleys Old Stand
COR. Noble
Tenth Strees
N. D. Menara
Carre’s
L. H. Carre
Empire Steam Laundry
i_andham & Co’s
George Charley Gong
No. 2
Tenth Street
George Charlie Kong
Joveton Elestrie and Gas Ct
Oxford Lake
Noble Street
Anniston Electric and Gas Co
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