New Orleans Minstrels Bill City Ahead of Birmingham Show
Mr O Shutt of the New Orleans Minstrels left for Birmingham after posting attractive notices in Anniston about the coming show next Thursday night. The act will perform under a large tent on the vacant Thirteenth and Moore streets site opposite the City Land Company building. One performance will be given at night with prices of 15 and 25 cents. A large free street parade will be held Thursday afternoon.
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O. Shutt
New Orleans Minstrels
Birmingham
Anniston
New Orleans
Minstrels
Thirteenth and
Moore Streets
City Land Company
Sorrell Bailed on Conspiracy Indictment in Edwardsville Case
A. C. Sorrell of Edwardsville, indicted by a U S grand jury in Birmingham for conspiracy in the Burgess killing of May 11, 1899, is admitted to bail of 2500 dollars after surrendering to federal authorities. friends posted bail after the indictment was returned.
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A. C. Sorrell
Edwardsville
United States Grand
Birmingham
D. R. Burgess
Sorrell
Corbett and Jeffries Rally Boxing World for Heavyweight Title
Ex champion James J. Corbett and reigning king James J. Jeffries are set to clash for the world heavyweight crown drawing wide interest. Jeffries earns favor for recent win over Bob Fitzsimmons while Corbett is praised for science and strength. Also noted is the death of turfman William H. Clarke and May 7 horse sale at Morris Park. Side paths for bicycles gain support from the League of American Wheelmen as a tax funded safety measure.
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James J. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Corbett
Jeffries
Bob Fitz Simmons
Pompadour
Jim
League of American Wheelmen
Snappy Social Snippets From Dignified Times
A collection of light quips and witticisms shared among Mrs, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Penn, Mrs A, Mrs B, Mrs Tracy and others. The items poke fun at society, fashion, manners and everyday domestic scenes with sharp one liners and playful exchanges. The snippets reflect early 20th century newspaper humor in a compact, breezy style.
Cocking Main in Antebellum Times
The article argues that cockfighting had prestige among leaders including presidents, noting the birds and trainers’ reputations. It contends the sport was valued as time honored, legitimate, and enjoyed by men of brains, chivalry, and high standing.
True Geology Life History of the Earth Across Time
Prof Joseph Le Conte explains geology as a life history of the earth through all time. He notes early views held the world to have a sudden creation about 6 000 years ago and argues that geology distinguishes itself from geography by revealing earth’s long history and its law governed changes.
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Buffon
Sorbonne
Comte
Prof
Joseph le Conte
Popular Science Monthly
Sheriff M W Woodruff Remembered In Calhoun County History
M W Woodruff is noted as one of the best sheriffs Calhoun County ever had, commemorated in local history for his leadership and service.
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M W Woodruff
Calhoun
Bids Opened for Fitzsimmons Sharkey Fight
New York reports bids for the August 1 boxing match between Fitzsimmons and Sharkey. The Sea Side Athletic Club of Coney Island is favored to host, proposing 66 percent of the gross receipts.
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New York
Fitzsimmons-Sharkey
Seaside Athletic Club
Coney Island
Execution of Laud Reflects Turbulent Times
John Morley discusses the 1645 execution of Archbishop Laud as a stark example of the era's harsh temper. Laud, over 70, long imprisoned in the Tower, faced a fate seen as excessive amid broader political motives and rivalries between roundheads and cavaliers.
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Jerusalem
John Morley
Archbishop Land
Land
Stafford
Charles
Laud
Dr. Johnson
Remembering Company B Fifth Alabama Battalion Members
A historical list recalls officers Captain T. G. Bush First Lieutenant T. G. Matterson Second Lieutenant P. J. Pettit Third Lieutenant J. M. Truk and numerous privates and NCOs. The note hopes surviving members attend a county reunion to finalize the roll and identify those killed or died in prisons and hospitals. ANNISTON STEAM LAUNDRY. 12th and Noble streets.
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Fifth Alabama Batallion
Anniston Steam Laundry
12Th and
Noble Streets
Notice to non residents in Chancery case Aniston
Alabama Calhoun county notice to non residents in Chancery City Court of Aniston requires defendants Lydia Evans Brock Wright Milam and Greer to answer or demur to the bill by April 2 1900 under an order of publication in Anniston Evening Star. Clerk A H Shepperd Caldwell Johnston represent complainants in this suit.
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J. W. Teague
R. J. Teague
FE. Teague
A. Wright
BH. W. Teague
Lydia M. Evans
J. Brock
R. ©. Wright
Ida Milam
J. K. Greer
Alabama
Lydia M. Evana
Helderharaner
Texas
R. J. Brock
Tallapoosa
BR. C. Wright
Mexia
Mra
Atlanta
Anniston Evening Star
Anniston
A. H. Shepperd
Lydie M. Evans
R. O. Wright
J. K. Sirse
A. TH. Birerenp
Caldwell & Johnston
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A. R., Noble & Co
Real Estate and Insurance Agts
Amash
Panto ‘Cee
Mlay
Ala
Pillas, Tex
Jesse French
Dixie Hardware
Cupid
Car
Mitchell
J. N. Boyer & Co
Pratt
Opera House Blezk
Swauie Street
R. A. Payne
Payne
J. Burnett Payne
B. Julius Williams & Bro
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Sorrel
J. Hi. Ciaren
Corbett and
Japi
Les
William H. Clarke
William H., Clarke
Clarke
Morris Park Track
Yonkers
Tracy
Boston
Philadelphia
N. O. Times-Democrat
Fitzsimmons Sharkey
T. G. Bush
T. G. Matter
P. J. Pettit
J. M. Truk
Argo
Anderson
W. E. Bartlett
Barns
Beal
J. A
N. A
P. D
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Bryant
A. J
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Black
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Wim
Craw
Craft
R. Craft
Chandler
Chandwie
Cannon
Cymnon
Cobb
Jno
Cardealy
H. Carter
D. Dial
Dial
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Danford
Denman
Irvin
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Eel
Griffin
G B
Gains
Harman
Hill
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Hannah
Holmsworth
Cabe
Humphris
Phill
Henson
Johnson
Jenkins
James
A Hy
Johns
John
Kirkpatrick
Lambert
Logan
Long
Lackley
Joe
Little
Mount
Martie
Martin
McCathren
McCallam
Meeks
Mayfield
G Z
Materson
Montgomery
Maning
George
Mathis
Norman
Owens
Owena
Porter
Pendergrast
Ridinguer
J T
Robertson
J N
Renfraw
Smith
Shell
Sturkey
Tobe
Salidin
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Shelton
Ripley
W. Turner
Vinson
I M
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Westbrook
State of
Calhoun County
City Court of Aniston
Republic
ACME
W. D. King
Patentee, Tin and Sheet Iron Worker
No 11
W. Eleventh St
the Anniston
Real Estate Association
Opera House
Jersey
J. B. Rayfield, Glen Addie
A. G. Allen’s
Big
Sunny South
Robinson’s Book Store
L. H. Carre
Herron & CO
Morris
Morrisville, Ala
L. G. Jones
Jones
Clark’s School of Embalming
South
Wilmer Street
Wilmer Hotel
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