Electric Plant A Scene Of Stirring Activity In Anniston
Work to install incandescent arc lighting at Anniston Electric and Gas plant on South Noble Street progresses. Foundations laid for a 400 HP engine and two dynamos, with one motor to power lighting and railways around the clock. General Electric engineer W. Hawkins oversaw plans, A A Jett directs, vestibuled Noble Street line car tested as winter experiment to protect motormen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
South Noble Street
W. ©. Hawkins
General Electric Company
New York
A. A. Jett
General Eleectric Company
Noble Street
Jett
Sheriff's Sale of Tredegar Mineral Railway Property
Sheriff N D Menana announces a public auction of the Tredegar Mineral Railway right of way and track in Anniston Calhoun County Alabama. The sale, to satisfy judgments in favor of F N Burk P Bowen and J W Burk, will be held February 26 1900 at the courthouse door during legal hours.
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Anniston City
Calhoun County
Alabama
Tredegar Mineral Railway
F. N. Burk
P. Bowen
J. W. Burk
Tredegar Mineral Railway Co
Court House
Anniston
N. D. Menana
Sale Postponed to April 2 1900 Sheriff Announces
The sale has been postponed until Monday April 2, 1900, N. D. Menora, Sheriff. February 26 notice orders coal and stove wood from Rh. O. Watson, phone 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Menora
Rh. O. Watson
Boy's Arm Breaks in School Yard Play
Fred Summers son of Mr and Mrs John A Summers had his left arm broken between the elbow and wrist yesterday afternoon at Boy's High School on Eighteenth street while playing foot and a half Both bones were broken but the boy is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Summers
John A. Summers
Eighteenth Street
Golden Jubilee of St Patrick's Cathedral in Newark
The St Patrick's Cathedral in Newark marked its golden jubilee with a pontifical mass and banquet. Archbishop Corrigan’s first religious instruction is noted among those present, along with all living priests and prelates connected to the cathedral.
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Newark
N. J
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Corrigan
New York
Important Office Changes at Anunston Electric and Gas
Anunston Electric and Gas Company shifts operations within its building moving principal offices to the first and most of the second floor. The first floor will be rearranged into offices for general manager Howard W Sexton and staff while EB L Turner & Co and Hulsey & Jones retain limited space on the first and second floors respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anunston Electric and Gas Company
Noble and
Tenth
EB. L. Turner & Co
Hulsey & Jones
Howard W Sexton
Cutting Down Hills on Morrisville Road
Mr. P. H. O'Brien commands a crew cutting hills on Morrisville road under county orders. They work on Mansfield hill near the city and will flatten it for easier grading. Commissioner Chitwood leads road improvements and supports further lowering hills on county routes.
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P. H. O'Brien
Morrisville
Mansfield Hill
Chitwood
Schedule Changes Announced for Alabama Mineral Division
The Alabama Mineral division of the L and N announces several schedule changes effective tomorrow. The south bound Attalla passenger train will arrive at 12:50 pm, five minutes later than now, with no departure change. The north bound train arrives 1:45 pm and departs 2:35 pm, twenty minutes earlier. The Gadsden accommodation shifts to 6:45 am and 6:35 pm, ending at 6:50 pm. The north bound local freight arrives at shops 6:45 pm, fifteen minutes earlier. The present timetable has run for a year and six days.
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Attalla
Gadsden
Recent Cold Snap Sparks Fruit Crop Debate
Citizens split on whether the sudden Thursday cold harmed the fruit crop. Some claim buds were frozen despite ten days of warm weather, while others say the buds survived. Local observers caution that early spring cold snaps can blight fruit trees, and residents hope the crop remains unaffected.
Suit Filed Thursday Against Pipe Trust
The Birmingham News reports a suit filed in a Birmingham federal court by the city of Atlanta against Anniston Pipe and Foundry Co and Howard Harrison Troy Co for 50000. The bill alleges 45000 in damages and 5000 for attorneys fees, claiming bids favored the Anniston firm and that the city bought pipe totaling 56736.12 in good faith amid alleged conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Birmingham News
United States
Birmingham
Atlanta
Anniston Pipe and Foundry Company
Howard Harrison Troy Company
United States Supreme Court
Anniston Pipe Works Ly
Notice to non-residents in Chancery suit at Anniston
State of Alabama Calhoun county Chancery City Court of Anniston Teague executors vs Wright et al. Publication ordered March 2 1900 in Anniston Evening Star once weekly for four weeks. Defendants non-residents Lydia Evans Brock Milam Wright Greer reside in Texas Georgia, must answer or demur by April 2 1900 or decree pro confesso may be taken. Clerk A H Sheppard Caldwell Johnston solicitors.
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8. J. Brock
R. Wright
Ida Milam
J. K. Greer
Alabama
Lydia M. Evans
Heiderhamner
Texas
R. J. Brock
Tallapoosa
BR. C. Wright
Mexia
Atlanta
Anniston Evening Star
Anniston
A. TH. Shepperd
Lydie M. Evana
R. C. Wright
Ida Milum
A. H. Shepperd
Caldwell & Johnston
Rise of the editorial leader in newspapers history
A concise history traces the birth of the leading article from its origins as a tentatively published editorial paragraph in early 19th century papers to a regular feature about 75 years later. It notes the shift from news-only focus to shaping public opinion with political religious and social aims.
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Benjamin Disraeli
House of Commons
Morning Post
Disraeli
Daily Courant
London
Cornhill
Cure for worry outlined in Piccadilly Magazine
A magazine contributor describes a twofold remedy for anxiety. The mind controls the body via the nervous system, and the procedure begins with solitary, silent practice, loosening clothing, and a seated relaxation breath routine for five minutes to reset body and prepare for mental work.
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Piccadilly Magazine
Sheriff M W Woodruff Remembered As A Noted Calhoun Official
M W Woodruff is remembered as one of the best sheriffs Calhoun ever had. The brief tribute notes his tenure and local impact on law enforcement in the county.
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A. Rt. Noble & Co
Real Estate and Insurance Agts
Anufacturers OF
Itt
Jesse French Piano and Organ CO
13Th Streets
Eator and
Dixie Hardware
Cupid
Toys
Mitchell
J. N. Boyer
Pratt & Yates
Bag Gompeau
Opera House Block
R. A. Payne
R. Julius Williams & Bro
Postoffice
Sherif
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Union Associated Press
Morrisville Road
Alabama Mineral Division
Pruit
Pipe. Trust
Anniston Steam Laundry
12Th and Noble Streets
State of
City Court of
Weekly Republic
Robinson’s Book Store
L. H. Carre
Herron & CO
Postofficeh
Morris
Morrisville, Ala
L. G. Jones
Jones
Clark’s School of Embalming
South
Wilmer Street
Wilmer
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