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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
Announcement states Hon. Weiter Jr. Merritt is authorized to forfeit his candidacy for Delegate to the Constitutional Convention from the 7th district comprising Stebarne and Calhoun counties, subject to Democratic party rules.
In Alabama, Capt Hobson receives a warm state and local tribute despite prior jokes over his wartime service. A testimonial is planned this week, reflecting respect for his country work and his clear popularity in his town and county. Elsewhere, news notes the Transvaal war drawing toward end, Boer resilience, and editor St George Kempson’s legal woes while continuing to edit papers from jail.
Colonel Bryan has reclaimed his gold headed walking stick symbolizing the campaign from Len Wager who kept it hidden in a Herald Square saloon after Brooklyn church members donated it. Bryan retrieved the eagle trophy and restored the cane to his possession during a visit to New York.
In Edwardsville March 14 the Democratic county convention nominated W. P. Powell for delegate to the constitutional convention and endorsed W. B. Merrill for delegate from the senatorial district. Delegates to the state convention were W. G. Porter Jourd White I. E F Hubbard and J. T. Boyd. A Salem Missouri man promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure with a claimed complete recovery.
A petition circulating in Oxford requests the State University Board appoint Rev. Jesse Wood D D as president. The item notes signatures gathering and includes local social and cultural briefs such as a musical recital at Oxford College hall, visitor notes, and a favorable report on the Trover Comedy company shows.
Jobo Pessell a young white man charged with bringing stolen goods into the city and Dina Boon col charged with grand larceny were transferred from the police station to the county jail today and will be tried before the state courts.
A drop curtain for the Summer Theater at Oxford Lake will feature a border of business ads. Merchants and others seeking exclusive ads should call Anylston Electric & Gas Co at 14-26 No. 920 Noble Street.
London dispatch reports active exchanges between the home government and Cape authorities as General Botha negotiates. Large consignments of food supplies reaching Pretoria via Delages Bay are prepared to feed Boer forces at final surrender.
Tetter eczema and skin diseases yield quickly to the marvelous qualities of Banner Salve made from a prescription of a noted specialist of worldwide fame. 25 cents. Elam Drug Co.
A railway marketing snippet touts travel to Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, California and Oregon aboard Union Pacific trains. It highlights Pullman Palace Sleepers, Buffet Smoking and Library Cars, Dining Cars with a la carte meals, and Pullman Tourist Sleepers. For schedules or info contact a local agent or J F Ag har General Ayai Ot Loaia Me.
The Grand Jury reports county treasurer county superintendent of education and city court clerk kept neatly and duties performed with courtesy. Jail and alms houses are orderly and inmates well cared for. Repairs are needed at keeper’s house and on premises, and the court should authorize immediate work. Bonds of officers deemed ample. Some wagon sellers and peddlers raise concerns. no license law violations found. Road overseers’ pay practices urged to be corrected. Thanks extend to Solicitor Sheriff and bailiff. they seek discharge after completing duties.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures the grippe cough and restores strength. It warns against substitutes and promotes Bailey Diag Co. as the source.
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