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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1907
Page
5
The court proceedings recount a case involving McD and John over brass taken from an engine. John received a fine of 7 dollars 10 cents, while McD was fined 12 dollars 10 cents after proof of intent and deterrence due to hot brass. Emperor's Blen tea promotion follows, urging readers to try the blend at 75 cents per pound.
The writing urges annual attention to watches noting the immense driving wheel and balance wheel revolutions in 24 hours. It argues that precision suffers without service and invites readers to have their timepieces examined by a local watchmaker.
The new Oil Wagon company, lately organized here, with D B McGee as manager, has equipped a neat wagon and is selling and distributing oil in the city. A Tuscaloosa showcase drawing by Charles W Carlton is exhibited at Wikle's drug store, highlighting a handsome building.
Calhoun lodge number 46 K of P conferred page ranks on two candidates and advanced one to esquire. Next Monday night work in all ranks expected. Also notes salted fish roe as a pleasant addition to meals. A North Noble street car No. 10 wreck halted traffic near Nineteenth Street. McD Patterson and John Evans appeared in police court for brass theft from the Southern railway. John confessed, McD denied all charges.
The fender for the city street sweeper arrived this morning and will be fitted today. Sanitary Inspector W. H. Crabtree leads the sweeper, already delivering results on Noble Street.
A large audience attended theater last night for The Tide of Life which met the usual low priced show standard. The Hass Heard & Howle Company plans a new fancy grocery in the Garner building beside Murphy Rhody Furniture, moving Ledbetter Reidinger stock there and using the old building as storeroom. Rev John F E Barnard of Cartersville Ga will preach at West Anniston Methodist tonight at 7 30. The first cage case before a City Court jury is Anniston Cordage Company vs Aderhold, with other cases withdrawn or settled. F M Nixon sold the Oxanna grocery to J L Carr, who has run the store and will continue at the same stand. Donahoo Co are among North Alabama’s largest live stock dealers. Notable Alabamians at the Alabama today include L H Hill G R Slarsh D P Coleman M B Leavell G P Gorey J A Vann O Strauss Birmingham M F E Madden Selma and J W Stokes Montgomery.
A box of Dr. King's New Life Pills was found between 9:30 p m yesterday and noon today at Elam Ordway Houser drug stores and Scarbrough Drug Company. The pills are advertised as a guaranteed cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice.
Coal promoted by R. O. Wataon urges customers to choose Montevallo mined coal for heat with phone contact 72. The ad emphasizes its heating efficiency and local sourcing for customers seeking reliable fuel.
J B Cornett received a contract to build a 5 room cottage for C A Hamilton at Nineteenth and Moore with a $1500 cost. F M House was awarded to construct a 20 by 30 storehouse on Spruce street between Second and Third for $400. Easter flowers and coal ads accompany the notices from Elam Ord. Way and Houser and Donahoo and Co. The day also features the Blan kall Atwood company first show on Noble street.
A group of barbers pledges to raise shaving prices to fifteen cents starting April 1 to offset higher costs for barber supplies and wages. The note, signed by John L. Segars, Rhodes & Finley, W. M. Reemes, and P. M. Edwards, cites broader customer service improvements.
Shack Dye, renowned southern horse shoer, back in Anniston after years in Talladega. He will run an up to date shop on Fourteenth Street between Noble and Wilmer and invites old friends and customers to visit.
An early advertisement touts a new grocery store with complete stock and reasonable prices. It pledges full weight, full measure, right treatment, prompt delivery, and customer satisfaction guaranteed to attract patrons.
A Chicago bookmaker displayed a fever placard outside his business raising police interest as they investigated whether it symbolized gambling fever.
Report notes persistent coal weather conditions and mentions Model Ice Co with the contact phone 59 mh2 tf.
Some of the season's prettiest waists in China silk with laces tucks edgings and cuffs. Open front or back, wide and full cut, excellently made. Twelve styles offered in white and black with prices from $2.00 to $5.00.
Advertises twenty five Windsor neckties in assorted plaid and dot patterns with solid and embroidered ends. Available in soft colors and plain options. Prices are 25 and 50 cents.
A humorous snippet shows a husband confessing his wife keeps him home at night with only a rolling pin as argument. The quip relies on dialect and playful domestic tension.
A Cleveland Piain Dealer quips that a dry cough cannot originate from the throat, underscoring a humorous or observational remark about moisture and health.
The firm announces completion of undertaking parlors and invites public inspection. Milton P. Crowe heads the Alabama branch and is described as a premier embalmer with over twenty years of experience. Night and day phone numbers are provided for inquiries.
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