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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
4
A crowded meeting of physicians denounces a rival and endorses Mystic Oil of Joy as a cure all. The orator presents a bottle of Mystic Oil of Joy claiming relief from rheumatism and pain, prompting astonishment and eventual adoption by the audience.
First Presbyterian hosts Sunday school at 9:30 with John H. Feye as superintendent. Morning sermon Salvation and evening The Attractiveness of Christ. Westminster League prayer at 6:30 followed by 7:30 service. Rev C By McLeod preaches at Third Presbyterian Glen Addie 11 am and 7:30 pm with Sunday school 9:30. Parker Memorial offers Sunday school at 9:30 Young People’s Union 3 pm and services at 11 am and 7 pm Strange Fire is the morning subject.
The Fourteenth and Pine street church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning service at 11 a m with the sermon The Birthday of the Holy Spirit and an evening service at 7 15 p m titled The Prodigal's Elder Brother The baptism will be at night The Woman's Missionary Union begins a week of prayer with a 3 p m union service at the church Attendees include Parker Memorial Glen Addie churches and Twine mill ladies societies Rev J H Foster Jr leads
Rev P M Jones and Rev John E Barnard expected to join services at West Anniston Methodist church with sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday school at 9 30 a m Epworth League business meeting at 3 p m G T Harris Glen Addie Baptist church announces Sunday school 9 30 preaching 11 a m and 7 p m Sunbeam society meeting 4 30 p m Oxanna Cumberland Presbyterian church holds Sunday school 9 50 a m preaching 11 a m and 7 p m Young People Christian Endeavor at 6 p m prayer Wednesday 7 p m F P Goodwin pastor Oxanna Baptist church Sunday school 9 30 a m G G Britten superintendent preaching 11 a m and 7 p m F G Miller pastor
Readable note indicates a Church of Christ schedule with preaching at 11 oclock. No additional details available.
Mr Ab Callahan returns from an extended tour for Blam Drug Co painting signs. Allman Bros. clothing sale offers 33.13 percent off original prices. Knights of Pythias conferred ranks at Anniston lodge No. 91. McCraw expected to win sheriff nomination. August election outlook favorable. Street grading, repairs, and hauling praised. Eighteenth Street work near St Michael and All Angels. Donahoo & Co. addressed. Dixon Noble recovering after liver surgery. condition improving. Rive Cent club gathering at J Brown home in Glen Addie enjoyed by many. Silk shirts offered at low prices by Allman Brothers. Eba Scarbrough very sick in Choccolocco. McCraw leads county primary outside Anniston. O Shultz of New Orleans Minstrels arranging visit for March 22 in a tent show. Bettie Buchanan ill at J Mays residence. Edward Buchanan visits daughter in city.
The item lists Sacred Heart church schedule with Mass Rosary and Benediction. First Methodist and other local churches announce Sunday School times sermons and midweek events. A. A. Green and E. Wasson named as pastors and administrator. H. Williams reported dangerously ill in Atlanta with dropsy.
Kennesaw 5c cigars impact local trade. Mrs. Eason improving at Aniston infirmary. Girls wanted aged 12 to 15 at Pratt and Yates Bay Co. Howard W. Sexton first to use rural postal delivery. first letter to Clearbrook Farm. Board wanted by gentleman. A P Fields care Anniston Furniture Co. Walter K Seay of Tuscaloosa visits. possible candidate for state treasurer.
Congressman George Taylor of the First district travels from Washington to his Demopolis home this morning. The Gotham derby and Fedora hats in several colors are offered by Ullman Brothers. The Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip held a weekly meeting at West Anniston Presbyterian church with a Bible Study topic drawing many young attendees.
A series of revival meetings led by Rev. J. J. Grier at the West Anniston Presbyterian church concluded Thursday night after several days of services. Much interest was shown in the gatherings.
Columius Seals was arrested by Policeman Frank Bryan on a burglary charge this morning. He allegedly stole household goods and planned to ship them elsewhere. Donahoo & Co handles hauling drayage and team work.
Strictly first class livery is making Edmondson and Andersen's stable popular as local owners praise its care and attention. The article notes growing public interest and visible improvements in horse confidence and performance.
Suits and trousers made to order in our house. Perfect-fitting garments only, or no sale. Give us a trial. Ullman Bros. Get R. O. Watson to do your hauling. Phone 72.-tf.
McCraw is described as not a chronic office seeker and undefeated in the county, with his nomination expected to strengthen the ticket and ensure its success in August.
In a Los Angeles case the chancery suit Blackwell and Keith filed against Draper was argued and submitted to the judge on demurrers to the hill.
Capt A W Bell and Dr J Rowan among visitors in Lincoln and Anniston while others like Mr T P Savage and Mr W P Acker travel to Birmingham and Jacksonville. Rev C B McLeod returns from Tuskegee. Walter Scott moves from Bluffton to Tron City. editor Jourd White and several businessmen noted. Also mentions state treasurer candidate Walter D Seed and funeral attendance of John Toney in Atlanta. Delicate material note from ANNISTON STEAM LAUNDRY ad at 12th and Noble.
The Kennesaw 5e cigar is creating a sensation among cigar smokers and cigar dealers as word spreads about its flavor aroma and value.
Miss Merrill Frank returns home to Jacksonville after a several day visit with relatives and friends. Mrs J A Rosbury of Atlanta visits Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs T J Langley. Mrs J D Lowery and Miss Lula Lowery of Sweetwater return home after months with Mr and Mrs N H Reid. Mrs N H Reid and Master Eddie Reid depart for relatives in Chattanooga and Sweetwater Tennessee.
The grand jury reports its adjournment with thanks to solicitor Wiley C. Tunstall for prompt legal advice, to Sheriff N. D. Meharg for rapid service and support, and to Doorkeeper A. T. Hanna. Foreman P. B. Brown signs the final discharge and asks to be discharged.
Mr. Frank Cox of New Orleans, renowned theater builder and scenic artist, is in the city with Mr. A. R. Noble to plan changes for the Noble Street Theater this summer. New scenery and drop curtains will be painted, and the playhouse remodeled before the next theatrical season. Cox recently completed the Jefferson theater in Birmingham.
Mr. Pat O Hara a longtime watchman at the Eleventh street crossing was injured this morning when a runaway horse frightened by a switch engine struck him He suffered a deep cut to the forehead and a wheel passed over his right leg with other bruises A physician attended and the injuries are not believed to be fatal
On March 17 the one year anniversary of the Windsor Hotel fire is observed. The blaze during the St Patrick's Day parade killed nearly 100 people, including members of proprietor Leland's family. Warren Leland, the proprietor, has since died, reportedly with a broken heart.
Washington marks one year since the Queer Regent of Spain signed the peace treaty with the United States ending hostilities.
The army transport Sumner sailed from Norfolk for New York to embark nine hundred troops from Fort Slocum for the Philippines. Amondson and Anderson provide prompt hauling services, contact 33-3.
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