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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
3
City council last night refused petitions to transfer licenses and adjourned after reading minutes. Several requests from residents and companies, including Southern Bell and Anniston Electric and Gas, were referred or refused. The license tax ordinance of 1900 prohibits license transfers.
The state marks Arbor Day with ceremonies and activities observed throughout the day. Meanwhile further updates include naval movements from Guantanamo Bay and a Harrisburg bribery case hearing affecting ex officials and associates.
General Manager Howard W. Sexton of the Anniston Electric and Gas Company reports crews at Oxford Lake park grounds shaping the area for picnic season. The bath house is relined and several small buildings are torn down for this purpose. The park, already a leading pleasure resort, is expected to attract many outing parties this summer.
N M Hackney announces candidacy for Calhoun County coroner. He claims defeat in the primary was caused by deceit and slander alleging he deserted the Confederate army, and asks voters to condemn such misrepresentation in August.
Anniston Locomotive and Machine Works in Anniston Alabama announces a full foundry and machine shop offering boilers engines pulleys shafts and other fittings. Established services include shatt ings and related boiler work for industrial needs.
On April 21 1900 a public cash sale will dispose of unclaimed freight at the Anniston freight depot. Items include cook stoves, kettles, household goods, advertising matter, lard, soap, bags, groceries, paper, whiskey, crockery, calicoes, and other assorted items listed against individual claimants.
The R. A. Payne furniture store at 12th and Noble streets reopens under son J Burnett Payne. He continues the business with a complete up to date stock of furniture and pictures and invites public patronage.
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