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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
4
Rev R J Bateman arrives to lead revival at St Pauls Methodist Church Knoxville after strong attendance at yesterday sessions led by Rev J A Mitchell. Prof Fred Wicks directs music with a piano added for the meetings.
In a testimonial from Wayndotte Michigan J T Weatherwax credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving him from consumption and a severe cough after a pneumonia attack. The ad promises relief for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles and free trial samples from Kiam Drug Co.
During the Chattanooga Spring Festival from May 6 to 11 Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern Railroad sell round trip tickets from Decatur Jellico Middlesboro Morristown Harriman Teon Atlanta Birmingham to Chattanooga at one fare. Tickets on sale May 6 to 10 for trains arriving Chattanooga before noon May 11. Contact ticket agents for details.
In St Joansvirth on November 2 1900 Gro BE Merrill pastor of Grace Church notes the crowd enjoyed the entertainment saying they got their money's worth. He invites all to hear Le Forest Wood at the Auditorium Thursday night.
Ad copy announces Banner Salve touted as healing and promotes new spring fabric samples by James Levy merchant tailor at the Columbian Building Noble Street. Includes a quack claim Cures Cold in Head and an unrelated tonic Kermott's Chocolater Laxative Quinine marketed for quick cure of head congestion.
The Queen and Crescent System inaugurates October 28 a fast Meridian to Shreveport timetable linking with Texas routes, cutting travel time to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No. 37, in connection, offers the quickest Westbound service. Visit a ticket agent for details on the new schedule.
Lieut Wm P Screws writes home after arrival of the 20th Regiment of volunteers from Manila. He expects muster out by mid May and home by May 20, expressing Alabama and Montgomery pride and a warm welcome for troops from Montgomery and nearby.
Observation of Mr. C. F. Collier of Cherokee Town shows a remarkable recovery from severe back pain and kidney trouble after using electric bitters. The advertisement claims a full cure after three bottles and promotes the product as a remedy for backache nervousness loss of appetite and kidney issues. Sold at Blam Drug Co's Gary 506.
Le Forest Wood renowned impersonator and humorist will present an entertainment in the Auditorium on May 2 for the Auditorium fund. Proceeds aid improvements to the building ahead of the Chautauqua. Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children under twelve.
Fast selling herbal remedy B B B marketed as Botanic Blood Balm offers cures for ulcers eczema scrofula boils pimples rheumatism and other blood and skin troubles. The Atlanta based company offers free treatment and medical advice until cured and promotes the product as a premier blood purifier.
The ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures colds and prevents pneumonia. An entertainment night at the Auditorium is announced with proceeds to fund improvements. A garbled line mentions spring suit samples from J N Boyer Co and various unclear product references.
Effective October 1 Southern Railway begins Birmingham Alabama to Richmond Virginia Pullman Sleeper train No 56 departs Birmingham 4 40 p m returns as No 35 arriving Birmingham 11 35 a m This introduces improved service for the public For tickets contact R F Jackson Birmingham Alabama
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