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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
8
A crowded meeting erupts as doctors denounce a rival and endorse a miraculous oil. They call for unity and adoption of Mystic Oil of Joy, claiming it offers cures at low cost and promises broad patient relief across rich and poor alike.
A bridge over Snow Creek at Glen Addie and Seventh streets will be rebuilt by the city chalny gang after near washout from heavy rains. Private letter from Diet. ALP. Mether says he will stay in Tyler briefly for family bus ness matters before returning to Anniston about the tenth. Fred J. Blackman is named a Knight of Pythias by Calhoun lodge No. 46. Lost items include a nearly white putter with marked right hip. reward offered. Split court cases report ongoing hearings and car delays. Birmingham-bound moves and local market notes appear throughout.
The forthcoming marriage of George B. Smith of Anniston and Miss Hettle Herrman of Louisville is set for March 27 at the bride's home. After a northern tour the couple will reside with Smith's mother in Anniston before starting housekeeping.
The notice page records bereavement sympathies for Mr Toney, repairs by a blacksmith shop, visits from Mr W 4 Young and Mr Charlie Gammon, and various business promotions. It mentions a Congregational church meeting in Glen Addie third Presbyterian, Citrus ad by Cater Growery, and plans for Knights of Pythias events.
Oxford residents flocked to polling places as the March election produced a narrow result. Church groups mobilized against saloon licenses while candidates including Gowle Whiteside and Buchanan led the dry slate. Final tallies show a tight contest with the dry faction securing the majority and celebrations erupting among supporters.
Charcoal demand increases as Mr. K. P. Thomawa returns from a trip to Birmingham while working on his farm near town. The readable notes describe local charcoal activity and a farmer’s travel.
The Anniston Real Estate Association opens with offices at the Opera House block corner of Tenth and Noble streets. Officers include President Judge J. F. Creon, Vice President T. Mawney, Secretary-Treasurer C. Hilton, and General Agent J. F. Jomen. All officers are well known locally.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a grocery list with missing items and unclear pricing. The readable portions imply shortages or irregular inventory, hinting at supply issues affecting shopping plans and budget.
Citizens of the city and county welcome the start of a new company under favorable auspices as local leaders support its opening and potential impact on the community.
The case of Mew Alexander versus W H Cooper is on trial in Guty Court today. Titloe was called at opening, and the trial occupied the entire day. Several cases including Thomason Grocery Co and Street’s Towner were recessed to the next call. Local details note no hearing tomorrow and a basing trip for Mr Thos Ylolsoncralt. Oxford supports McCraw for Sheriff. H A Emerson returned from Birmingham.
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