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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1901
Page
4
Authorized notice announces Walter A Merrill as a candidate for Delegate to the Georgia Constitutional Convention from the Western District comprising Clovarne and Calhoun counties. Endorsed by the Democratic party, the filing reflects a party focus in this race.
The Whatime forecast calls for power tonight and Sunday with heavy rain. Light winds and elevated humidity accompany the weather change, affecting outdoor plans and travel. Expect possible localized downpours and brief thunderstorms across coastal areas.
Tomorrow marks St Patrick Day with Irish solidarity and parades in big cities as people wear green and exchange greetings. The piece also cites a 1900 Statistical Abstract detailing U S money per capita and debt trends, plus a quip about McKinley and Jefferson era festivities.
Social Gossip notes plans for entertainments after Lent with a busy sequence of Master, Eastertide events. Rumors say several Master brides may join the circle, with speculation about a bride from a distant city joining the married set.
Sheer soft fabrics captivate window displays for Spring and Summer gowns. Spider web veiling in gray pastel blue and green stands out, with crepe de chine and crepe de Paris in popular shades. Rich laces panne velvet and touches of black and gold create ceremony wear. Social notes report Mrs John M McKleroy returning from Cuba and visits near Mobile, plus outings of Misses Bertie Stevenson and Sallie Sumner with local friends.
The Alabama Federation will meet in Montevallo in May. Montevallo ladies prepare for its entertainment as the State Federation unites Alabama women to advance moral progress and broader intellectual life. Annie Agee travels from Birmingham to visit her sister Mary Agee at Mrs. Gestor Brown’s.
The Utopian Club hosted a stylish German event at their club apartments with many couples enjoying the evening. Mr Charlie Bell led a sequence of graceful figures and the party was deemed a success. Meanwhile Carnival Queen vote registration continues amid speculation about the likely winner and a surge in final day counts. Miss Annie Brewer traveled to Birmingham for a few days as the guest of Mrs Ellen Watts.
Gadsden suffered twin blazes with Congressman John L. Burnett's residence burned for total losses around 1500 as a defective flue and wind fanned the flames. A sixteen room hotel owned by the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Co. near the furnace was obliterated, totaling about 5000 in loss.
A 25 cent claim highlights Banner Salve from Flam Drug Co as a prescription skin remedy. The ad touts rapid improvement for eczema and various skin diseases based on a dermatologist’s formula.
Effective October 7th the Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Arkansas. Double daily service extends to Indian and Oklahoma Territories with connections to South west Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
Sale of Or NeWcrop New Orleans Molasses or Yee's Maple Syrup described as excellent and sweetening to cakes. Prices advertised to permit liberal use. Best flours for cakes also available with the full stock of groceries highlighted by Cater Grocery Company.
The Noble Street theater presents Walker Whitesides in the romantic drama Heart and Sword with a strong supporting company. The attraction arrives early in April as manager Noble touts an unusually meritorious engagement from a nationally renowned actor.
Classified notice seeks rooms for rent near 114th street with or without meals. Preference for a central location and delightful rooms. Respondents asked to contact the advertiser promptly.
A seven story granite front structure in newspaper row burned last night in Boston. Three men died James Richardson Sr Judson Craft and Walter Luscombe all proofreaders. Nearly a dozen others injured and extensive property damage noted as the plant was reduced to wreckage.
Elam Drug Co. promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a bold claim that even serious ailments like Bright's disease or diabetes can be insured against using a fifty cent bottle. The ad markets a simple remedy as a protective tonic.
New spring samples arrive showcasing the best fabrics and latest weaves in imported and domestic woolens. Julius Levy, merchant tailor, Columbian Building, Noble Street. Cure for cold relief offered by Kavvre laxative.
Fire ravaged Comer in Barbour County early yesterday destroying nine stores and leaving little insurance. No injuries reported.
A Reuter dispatch from Tien Tsin dated yesterday reports Russian troops entrenching in the disputed area with Hong Kong regiment bayonets and two companies of the Madras Pioneers in reserve under Major Johnson. Both sides await government instructions.
Linen Zephyrs Madras Ginghams and Percales fill stock for spring. Largest selection yet with last week arrivals highlighted. Dress fabrics Amoskeag Foile du Nord patterns and checks on sale. Monday prices include 32 inch Madras at 1 cent, 36 inch Percales at 10 cents, mercerized Mulls at 200 etc.
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