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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
6
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Washington reports from the pension bureau show that pensions linked to the Spanish American War outnumber the soldiers who served, with over 41 500 applications filed and about 60 000 seeing field service. Two-thirds of veterans in the state have filed for disabilities, while Civil War pensions remain high and total pensioners soar to record levels.
Chicago professor Crook from Northwestern University declares he has never touched liquor or women and remains ascetic. His sensational claim sparks town talk as offers of marriage flood him by phone telegraph and letter, prompting critics to urge men to curb displays of sentiment.
Meridian to Shreveport line launches October 2 linking with Queen & Crescent routes to Texas. Southern Railway No. 37 will provide connecting service shortening travel times 7 to 12 hours. Ticket agents offer schedule and fare details for the new connection.
The Chattanooga Spring Festival offers a one fare round trip from Decatur Jellico Morristown Harriman Atlanta Birmingham and intermediate points to Chattanooga Tickets go on sale May 6 to May 10 with trains arriving in Chattanooga by forenoon and return by May 11 1901 Information available from Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Railroad agents
Birmingham News reports Maj. W J Parkes receiving a letter from Commander D Houston Smith about preparations for the Alabama Spanish American War Veterans reunion in Anniston on May 9. Events include an 9:30 am opening, parade, lunch at 12:30, and 2:30 pm business sessions, with reduced railroad rates due to a street fair.
The Anniston Cigar Factory founded by W. H. Ingram of Selma and with partner W. W. Small is producing about 500 cigars daily. Leading brands Silver Ash and Triumph ant. Families of the owners have moved from Selma to 709 Goodwin Street. Factory rooms are over the Peerless saloon.
It Saved Wis Leg P. A. Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a frightful running sore but Bucksen Arnica Salve cured it in five days. Also advertised for ulcers wounds piles with a cure guaranteed. Sold by Elam Drug Co. The Southern railway announces a one fare round trip to Birmingham within 100 miles for April 29 to May 4 with final limit May 6 1901. Tickets available from railway agents or by writing C.
Condensed timetable details routes from Birmingham to New York and Atlanta to New Orleans. Includes No 36/38 services with Pullman cars, dining and sleeping facilities, connections through Selma, Montgomery, and Atlanta, and mentions serving meals en route. Official notes list station stops, times, and Pullman service descriptions.
Fragmentary text mentions a cold remedy and sore throat product with unclear branding. The garbled line hints at a medication name resembling Ken or a generic note about dosage and usage. No clear event or individuals are identifiable.
Effective October 1 the Southern Railway begins operating Pullman service from Birmingham to Richmond. Train No 36 departs Birmingham at 4 47 pm and returns arriving Birmingham at 11 35 am Train No 35 offers improved service for the public. Information request directed to Com Jackson Birmingham Ala.
Draying of all kinds promptly done by BR O Watson. Phone 72 for service.
The Southern Railway offers reduced round trip tickets to Memphis Tennessee for the Confederate Veterans Reunion May 28 to 30 1901. Sales valid from May 25 to 29 for different radii with final return limits June 4 extended to June 16 for distant points. Deposit tickets with Joint Agent in Memphis and pay fifty cents to extend the return. Schedule and sleeping car services highlighted. contact local agents for details.
A local notice announces Mr Wood the great impersonator will perform tomorrow evening at a downtown venue, inviting attendees to witness his act and enjoy a show in the evening.
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