Lime Trust and the Lime King
The Ages Herald of yesterday reports the Consolidated Lime Co has secured success as a merger of lime properties across several states. A Birmingham meeting credited Anniston’s "Lime King" Mr BRH Cobb with energizing the drive. His speech spurred over 1 million dollars in stock subscriptions and drew a Baltimore bank to take remaining shares. Speery and President Baldwin praised Cobb's efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Lime Co
Birmingham
Anniston
BR. H. Cobb
Baltimore
Man Walks Twelve Miles To Pay Paper
An aged Jacksonville man named Alex Woods walked twelve miles along rough roads on a cold day to pay his subscription for the Republic newspaper. His long trek is highlighted as a testament to his dedication and appreciation for the paper.
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Alex Woods
Jacksonville
The
Republic
British End Borneo Rebellion
Reports from North Borneo state British forces have crushed the rebellion, with leader Matt Selich killed. Advices arrived via the Oriental mail in Tacoma dated March 27.
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Tacoma
Oriental Mail
Borneo
North Borneo
Matt Selich
North Georgia Fruit Crop Estimated as Enormous This Year
Rome Georgia March 27 A mild winter followed by a late cold snap slowed budding making trees three weeks late but fruit growers are thankful and expect an enormous crop in North Georgia this year.
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Rome
North Georgia
There May Be Trouble In Chicago Soon
Chicago reports a week of union meetings with alleged anarchist ties led by Emma Goldman. A series of strikes is planned as fears of an anarchist outbreak and a Haymarket riot anniversary linger amid rising firearm sales.
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Chicago
Emma Goldman
Haymarket
Delicate handling at Anniston Laundry Lace Curtain Dept
A note from the Anniston Steam Laundry announces that the lace curtain department is staffed by workers who have dedicated their entire lives to this craft. The facility is located at 12th and Noble streets.
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Anniston Steam Laundry
12Th and
Noble Streets
Payne Furniture Reopened by J Burnett Payne
The R. A. Payne furniture store has been re opened by the late Mr. Payne's son Mr. J Burnett Payne who will continue the business. The stock of furniture pictures etc is complete and to date in every respect and the patronage of the public will be appreciated.
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R. A. Payne
Payne
J. Burnett Payne
Interesting Letter From Texas State
Willis M Landers and Miss Rropers send a publishable letter from Texas recalling Alabama ties and school days. They describe rapid growth, new emigrants, recurring rain, a planned railroad through the Jim Ned valley near Lawo, and land value gains. Willis hopes to visit Alabama and honor his mother’s grave, dated March 1 in Lawn Texas.
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Lawn
Texas
Alabama
Henry J. McBee
Jim Ned
Lawo
Old Alabama
Willis
Willis M. Landers
Mies R. Ropers
Alabama Mineral Engine Wrecked at Talladega
An engine pulling the south bow on the Alabama Mineral was wrecked at Talladega early last night after colliding with four box cars left on the main line by a B and A switch engine. Engineer Fred Kernoodle of this city commanded the engine. four pig iron laden box cars and the entire consist were damaged though no crew members were injured.
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South Bow
Talladega
Fred Kernoodle
Lucey to Read in Oxford Tonight for Library Benefit
Mr. T. Elmore Lavcey of Atlanta will deliver a reading in Oxford college hall this evening to benefit the Oxford Library association. Mrs. Lucey is praised as a top entertainer and many locals expect a fine program. Lavcey has friends among Aniston admirers from last summer.
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T. Elmore Lavcey
Atlanta
College Hall
Oxford
Oxford Library Association
Lucey
Oxford College Hall
Anniston
Special Stockholders Meeting of Anniston Lime and Stone
Notice is given of a special stockholders meeting for the Anniston Lime and Stone company to be held at its Anniston Alabama office at 3 p m on Monday April 23 1900. The agenda includes increasing capital stock from 25000 to 100000 and any other business. President R H Cobb dated March 20 1900.
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Anniston Lime and Stone Company
Anniston
Alabama
R. H. Cobb
The Silk Hat Opinion On Style And License
Hayden Carruth argues in the Saturday Evening Post that the high silk hat, though costly and aristocratic, enlivens urban fashion, and should perhaps be restricted. He humorously proposes licensing wearers to curb vanity and protect publishers from hoaxes. Edvamee Kane Hauling advertises prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbies
Hayden Carruth
Saturday Evening Post
Kane Soe
Notice to non-resident in Calhoun County Chancery
State of Alabama Calhoun county in Chancery City Court of Anniston notices non residents Lydia Evans Brock Milam Wright Greer required to answer by April 2 1900 or a decree pro confesso may be taken. Publication in Anniston Evening Star once weekly for four weeks. Clerk A H Shepperd Caldwell Johnston solicitor for complainant.
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KR. W. Teague
KR. J. Teague
EF Teague
A. Wright
B. W. Teague
Lydia M. Evans
A. H. Shepperd
Lydie M. Evans
R. J. Brock
Wright
Ida Milam
J. K. Greer
A.W. Bherrenp
Caldwell & Johnston
Complaioant
Non-Resident Notice in Russell Bros v Newman
Justice of the Peace Hr D McCarty orders notice by publication three weeks before March 24 1900 in Republic County for attachment against Robert Newman a non resident. Publication to be in Republic newspaper and mailed to defendant if residence known.
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Alabama
Calhoun County
Russell Bros
Robert Newman
J. P
H. D. McCarty
Towit
Republic
Hr. D. McCarty
Justice of the Peace
Fine Jersey Bull For Sale At One Fifty Per Service
A farmer advertises a fine Jersey bull with breeding services offered at $1.50 per service. The notice emphasizes the bull as a quality breeding animal available to buyers.
Boers Hold All-Night Dance Party in Dusty Farm Hall
Boers from surrounding farms attend a long dance session starting in the afternoon, with Cape carts and ox wagons arriving. The floor is earth dusty, music by a Cape boy, attire is simple and untidy, and dancing is a heavy monotonous whirl. Refreshments and dop follow, with room smeared by bullick’s blood, then rest periods before continuing until morning.
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London
Rabbi Isaac M Wise Dead After Stroke in Cincinnati
Cincinnati March 27 Rabbi Isaac M Wise the leading reform Jewish rabbi died yesterday evening at 6 o clock from a stroke of paralysis first appearing last Saturday. The end was painless and peaceful and he remained conscious to greet friends.
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Cincinnati
Isaac M. Wise
Have Edmondson and Anderson to Do Your Hauling
Edmondson and Anderson advertise reliable hauling services offering prompt pickup and delivery. The notice highlights their contact options and service areas for local moves, bulk waste removal, and industrial hauling needs.
Robbery at Fashionable Chop House Nets $3100
Five well dressed men entered Nealey's restaurant at 66th Street and Columbia Avenue yesterday. While one spoke with the cashier, the others opened the safe and stole 3100. The robbery went undiscovered for about five minutes as about forty guests were present at breakfast.
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New York
Nealey’s
Sixty Sixth Street
Columbia Avenue
Sale of Unclaimed Freight at Anniston Depot
Public auction for cash on April 21, 1900 at 10 a.m. sells unclaimed freight from Southern Ry Co. items include cook stoves, barrels, cases, boxes, bags and various goods listed by name. Auction held at freight depot in Anniston.
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Anniston
Henry Battey
F. McGowan
Julia Watson
J. L. M. Burns
Edmund & Co
J. WL. Traum
Wm. Mitchell
Chas. Barton
B. Sawyer
W. B. Rush
Mattie Adams
B. Boyles
W. O. Green
L. Leverett
Herbert Miller
J. N. Arends
Nettie Starkley
National Picture Company
J. Best
T. W. Ogletree
Otis Terrell
T. A. Howle
Grave Lithographic Company
H. ©. Mocker
John R. Jones
M. Norton
N. Noble
TL. Mallory
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M. Markstein
North Alabama
Opera House
Tenth & Noble Sts
Kranich & Bach
Kranech & Bach
E. E. Forbes
FE. Tenth, St
Southern Express Office
M. M. Bishop
Robinson’s Book Store
J. P. Reynolds
Bowling Alley
Noble Street
J. G. McKinney
Lime Trust
Lime King
Texas State
Mr. Lucey
Stockholders’ Meeting
State of
City Court of
Rabbi Wise
L. G. Jones
Jones
Clark’s School of Embalming
South
Wilmer Street
Wilmer Hotel
P. Kennedy
Southern Ry Co
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