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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
8
A large display showcases linen scarfs doilies and table covers with fresh patterns and clean goods. Two special scarf offers highlight the wide price range and new stock.
The theatrical piece Old Homestead is highlighted as a wholesome New England tale with enduring appeal. The Kutaw Whig and Observer notes an enjoyable evening and commends Rephuemmnent, the University Glee Club, and Garver for their engaging performance. The club performs again in Anniston next Saturday with notable numbers by Greer M. Marchal and Paul Jones.
The Noble street theater last night presented a wholesome exposition of humanity and heaven on earth. The essentially American drama reveals our littleness and faults while highlighting innate kindness. Performers delivered a flawless, emotionally varied stage experience.
Social gossip notes the Alabama university glee club will perform at Noble Street theater Saturday night. The article lists members including Leiland W. Chapman Jackson Huntsville Addison White Tuscaloosa and Roy Woodruff Aniston among others, highlighting their fraternity ties and hometowns.
A humorous courtroom aside quotes a judge as a teacher asks about a school delay and the judge retorts that hockey duties won’t close schools. The exchange highlights early 20th century community life and local wit.
Captain Robins of the Salvation Army initiates a subscription drive to fund a permanent headquarters in Anniston. The plan requires about 10000 to buy and renovate a property to shelter men seeking work and provide Christian influence. Contributors are invited to give any amount, with some hoping for 100 gifts.
A quotation admonishes young men pondering easy money or “soft jobs.” It cautions that the darkest hour in a young man’s history comes when he considers obtaining money without honest work. The message emphasizes diligence and integrity over shortcuts.
Robert H. Allen, veteran engineer and brother of Maj. J. H. Allen of this city, died in Bristol Virginia after a long career on the North and South railway and earlier on the Selma Rome and Dawson. He survived a Wilmington NC wreck incident and later worked at Trondale machine works where a $6,000 judgment was collected. He then farmed in Virginia.
It costs nothing to try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and they are promoted as remedies for stomach troubles and constipation. A free sample is offered at J. L. Wikle's drug store.
A parable about pure hearts enduring life’s trials. A woman finds a ring and asks a jeweler to test if it is real gold. The acid test leaves the ring unharmed and brighter, illustrating that pure hearts withstand corruption.
A brief notice touts Montevallo coal as the best heat source. It provides a contact named RB. O. Watson with the phone number 72 for orders or inquiries.
Weather bulletin for Anniston notes a 7 am barometer 30.01, temperature 64, precipitation steady, lows at 5 am 68, south wind 7 mph, high 81 at 2 pm. Cloudy with showers tonight and Thursday. colder conditions expected. Official in charge W F Clarke.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and claims the product is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
District Court of the United States Eastern Division Northern District of Alabama informs creditors of W R Jennings bankrupt that the first meeting will be held in Anniston Alabama on March 23 1907 at 10 a m. Creditors may appear prove claims and take actions as the bankrupt dictates. Referee H D McCarty signs the notice in Anniston March 13 1907.
Rome council sets April 16 election to authorize bond issue of 175000 dollars for constructing an electric light plant and for paving city streets. The vote will determine financing for the project and municipal improvements in Rome Georgia.
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