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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
4
Dr. BE B Teague of Colombiana one of the state’s oldest Baptist preachers visits Me J K Milner and family and will preach at Parker Memorial Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o’clock.
A lively social at the Barnett home hosted by the Bowerth League of the First Church featured bonnet trimming by young men for their partners, with Mr. L Sweets winning best ensemble and Mr. B E Cooper earning the booby prize. The gathering paused for news of Aunt Jemimiah Brooks’ death, then continued with readings by Mrs. Henry J. Gielow to support Wilmer Scholarship funds. General attendance was strong and a reading event tomorrow in Noble Institute is advertised. Mr. George B. Smith heads to Louisville for a marriage with Miss Hettie Herrmay, while Mrs. M B Martin returns to Meridian after visiting relatives. others depart for Birmingham and Gainesville on family trips.
Dr. R. G. Patrick president of the Judson Female Institute at Marion spent several hours in the city en route home from Atlanta. The report notes smoke of Kennesaw five cent cigars observed during travel and records his brief layover.
Mr G M Scott is at home from Bessemer. Mr J Street went to Jenifer on business. Dr W B Arbery of Jacksonville visited today. County Solicitor J J Arnold of Jacksonville was in the city. W ul Clark of Jacksonville visited Anniston. G B Randolph returned from Piedmont on business. Solicitor W Tunstall Jr went to Birmingham. Judge John Pelham returned from Columbiana where he held circuit court. O B Norred of Wilsonville visits his father in Glen Addie. W M Bell, who went to Atlanta with Dixon Noble, returned this morning. Misses Adams of Morrisville were guests of Miss Maggie Brasher on Tenth and Wilmer. L F Luckie of Birmingham, visiting friends here, returned home. Emmett Vaughn of Sema, Southern Express relief agent, has been here and returned home.
A brief note reports that Kennesaw 5c cigars are cutting into the long established lOc cigar trade. Local tobacconists report shifts in demand and pricing as a result of the newcomer.
The remains of the young child were carried to Seddon this morning and were interred this afternoon, as reported in local notices.
A speaker advocates favoring home tailors over out of town tailors. He offers to place spring suit orders locally to keep dollars in the community. He notes three years of work should speak for itself and identifies J. N. Boyer’s tailoring parlors in the Security bank building as the local provider.
Mayor Henderson presided over a brief police court session this morning. A country white man pled guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Ike Gaston, a colored man, was arrested for the same offense and faced an 84 dollar assessment. Ed White, whose complexion contrasts with his name, was rounded up and also fined 84 dollars for a one day drunk.
Strictly first class livery makes Edmondson and Anderson's stable popular as clients seek premium care. The service highlights disciplined grooming, dedicated staff, and timely feedings that attract horse owners and trainers.
The Noble Street Theatre improvements were awarded to Frank Cox of New Orleans yesterday. A drop curtain will replace the rose curtain and the stage roof will be raised twenty feet, enabling the best attractions to be presented. Manager A R Noble aims to place the house on the Claw Erlander circuit with up-to-date plays forthcoming.
The Kennesaw 5c cigar is generating a strong reaction among cigar enthusiasts and a local cigar dealer praising its aroma and construction. The item has become a talked about subject in smoke shops and social circles.
Mary Mays, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Mays, died yesterday at home on Cobb and Fifteenth streets after several weeks of pneumonia. The family mourns a sad loss.
A report claims Anniston Lime & Stone may sell to Consolidated Lime, though denied. Stockholders plan to raise capital to 100000 for potential improvements, with speculation the firm may expand rather than exit. The company owns iron ore lands and limestone quarries.
An Alabama Mineral freight engine jumped the track at Aikin's Mill four miles from the main line in Talladega County yesterday morning. The wreck caused considerable damage. track clearance took about twelve hours. Engineer Malcolm Crim sustained a severe ankle sprain. Both north and south bound locals were delayed.
Report from Lorenzo Marquese says Petoria women urge the shooting of British officers as prisoners of war to avenge British victories. They have held frequent demonstrations near the captivity stronghold.
Plumer's advance guard under Colonel Bodle failed to reach Pittsani and found Boers in occupation there. The force formed a camp six miles south of Lobatsi. On the 15th Boers attacked, driving Bodle back to Lobatsi after an artillery duel, and Plumer retreated north under cover of darkness toward Crocodile Point as Mafeking relief grows more distant.
Notice for a stockholders special meeting at the Anniston Alabama office at 3 p m on April 23 1900 to consider increasing capital stock from 25000 to 100000 and transact other business. signed by President R H Cobb on March 20 1900.
Details emerge of a brutal Chesterfield county crime where Cassie Boone, 20, daughter of farmer George Boone, was lured from home by four white men. She was stabbed multiple times, a fire set to her clothing, and left to die in the woods. Suspects Doss Jackson John Jackson Ab Kirkly Jim Verner are jailed. Steen reportedly confesses and may testify.
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