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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
4
Announcement offers $10,000 L J Hawkins stock of John F Cook holdings to be closed out immediately. Sale begins Saturday evening April 31 with early buyers selecting from reduced inventory.
Local notice notes rival laundries claim similar quality but without overstatement. Mr J H Austin from Alpine, a bridge foreman for the Southern, visited the same building in Aniston today.
Personal mentions record Mr. Z T Moss of Bynum in the city. D A Farrell visits Piedmont. J Levy, a business visitor to Riverside. F M Savage returns to Piedmont. George Harris of Piedmont and E Ansley go to Birmingham. D Martin of Jacksonville in town. J L Simpson of Heflin visits Anniston. W G Moody returns from Spring Garden. L H O Gabany of Brookwood en route to Hematite. Col R G Hewitt of Gadsden visits Anniston. Capt W M Hames returns home to Jacksonville. Raymond Harkins, now in Cincinnati, visits his sister Mrs. Samuel Robinson. J J B McElrath of Center shows Masonic match case specimens for sale.
Anniston Alabama foundry and machine shop offers boiler work pulleys sheaves and related iron and steel fabrication. Hardware includes belts pistons shafts and lugs for industrial needs.
City items report a birth to Mr and Mrs John Boles and later notes of a twin heifer birth from a Robertson cow in Glen Addie. Injuries include H V Moore’s fall at Tyler Pipe Works. Tax and business ads cover drayage by Dovahoo and Co and a new post office fixture contract with Keyless Lock Co. Community notices invite a Presbyterian supper and promote local tailoring and wine sales by Reid Bros.
Groceries advertisement extols Youllikem selection with teas coffees flours sugars and spices inviting readers to sample the offerings and enjoy a taste of nectar like products for discerning shoppers.
The wedding of Mr. Joseph L. McConnell of Center and Miss Linda Howell Noble occurred yesterday at the bride’s father Mr. Wm Noble’s home. Attendants included Miss Lucile Noble maid of honor and Mr. Robert Sparks best man. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn and a reception followed. The couple planned a bridal tour to Washington and other noted cities.
A new office is planned at the Noble and Tenth corner with completion by May 1. An Vis on will offer upscale facilities. Edmondson & Anderson will handle hosting. D. B. Lacy and family moved from Glen Addie Street to the corner of Twentieth and Leighton. Jake Summers and wife will occupy the former Lacy residence.
Mr. Jas Barker, one of the oldest and highest Masons in the state, invited to attend the Masonic fair in Birmingham, has accepted and will travel there. Mr. L A Ramey and Miss Lizzie Box plan to leave tonight for Covington, Georgia in response to a message.
The item notes Mrs. Ramey’s serious illness after visiting her son and family, with many friends in Anniston expressing regret. Anniston lodge No 443 A F and A M reports five petition for membership and will hold a called meeting next Tuesday. D A Frank returns from Atlanta to join The Globe, replacing George Schlesinger to Montgomery. A work crew under Supervisor J G Johnsey lays new steel rails on Southern tracks from Oxanna junction to Eleventh street.
A local trade note reports Kennesaw 5c cigars cutting into the local cigar market, challenging established brands. The brief highlights shifting consumer choices and potential price competition among retailers.
Schencks Springs notes bad weather delays farming while crops show promise. fruit prospects look strong. local illnesses include pneumonia convalescence and mumps. residents hope Col Edwards Caldwell visits. political year to heat Springs with speeches. Bill Arp plans a reunion speech and Sam Jones to deliver benediction.
Donahoo and Co offers heavy hauling services with strong specialization. Telephone 82-27-41 for contact and rates.
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