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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
8
Weather summary for Anniston reports temperature 63 and highest 72 with a 55 low. Forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday with colder conditions on Saturday. Official in charge W F Clarke notes the data.
Alabama City resident Mrs. R A Mitchell and Gadsden figure BR A Simpson travel to Anniston with other visitors from Birmingham New York and Jacksonville. William L Brown of Birmingham appears representing R G Dun & Co while Gabrielle the longtime companion of Edwin Booth is noted in town.
An improvised grill shows how to hide an unattractive doorway opening. The makeshift barrier uses joined sides from an old nursery cradle found in an attic and fixed into the casing with putty and varnish. A tool can be placed under the grill to hold portieres if needed.
European railways require registered baggage at stations twenty minutes before departure. Italy Switzerland Holland impose moderate charges by weight and distance. France allows fifty six pounds on presentation of a railway ticket. Continentwide baggage transport is possible without a passenger ticket.
The Auburn Glee Club presents a program at Noble Street Theatre Monday evening. Part One features selections from Higgledy Piggledy and Tinkers Song with the orchestra and chorus. Part Two includes Arise From Dreams of Thee and Cavaleria Rosticann among others. Also noted are social notices of Mrs EB Turner and friends returning from Tron City with a fishing excursion to Joseph's Springs.
A white city hall trusty and a woman associate were duped when a 10 cent Y M C A ticket claimed admission to a circus led them to a bogus purchase. The pair, unable to read, realized the hoax only after they tried to use the ticket at Well Bijou theater on January 1 1907.
A torn page lists clearance prices for butcher linen 33 inches wide at low per yard rate suitable for ladies garments. Also advertised are Misses and children trimmed hats under $2.50, fine silk Persian lawn at reduced price, lace curtains 54 inches wide at 79 cents, silk yardage at 15 cents, folding fans, youth suits, and men’s all wool suits with marked discounts on various fabrics and apparel.
England seized Jamaica from Spain in 1655. Notable births and deaths include Sieyes in 1748 and Monckton in 1782. Washington, Havre de Grace, and San Francisco faced changes. 1841 New Zealand separated from New South Wales. 1890 Senator Beck died. 1895 Turney wins governorship. 1994 Jacksonville fire caused $10,000,000 in damages.
Editor Sir the Hot Blast reports arrests of prominent Anniston citizens for gambling and poker. The writer argues for publishing names to deter the gambling evil and remind the public that prominence does not shield offenders. May 3 1907.
Fragmentary sports brief lists multiple cities including Atlanta Memphis Nashville Little Rock New Orleans Shreveport Birmingham Montgomery and others. No clear game details or outcomes can be determined from the text.
Results yesterday include Atlanta 2 Birmingham 1, Nashville 9 Montgomery 2, Little Rock 3 Memphis IL, and Shreveport 1 New Orleans 0. Today features Montgomery at Birmingham, Atlanta at Nashville, Memphis at Little Rock, and New Orleans at Shreveport.
In yesterday's National League games Pittsburg defeated St Louis 5 to 4 while Hioston beat New York 1 to 4. Brooklyn fell to Philadelphia 3 to 1 and Cincinnati edged Chicago 3 to 1.
A movement for six o clock closing in Anniston has been inaugurated. Petitions were circulated today to fix closing hours at six o clock, with many signatures collected. Saloons in Anniston now close at ten p.m. The aim of the early closing drive is to have them open at six a.m. and close at six p.m.
Cleveland beat St Louis 4 to 3 Detroit defeated Chicago 2 to 4 Washington prevailed over Philadelphia 4 to 1 New York edged Boston 5 to 2
In the South Atlantic League results Columbia 0 Macon 2, Charleston 10 Savannah 2, and Jacksonville 4 Augusta 0, reflecting clear wins for Macon, Savannah and Augusta.
Local ad urges residents of Anniston and nearby areas to try Vinol cod liver product. Claims Vinol contains fresh cod liver elements with peptonate of iron, avoids greasy oil, and strengthens for all ages. Offers money back if it fails. sold by Searsbrough Drug Co and widely available in towns nationwide.
Meridian leads with 1 win, while Mobile trails at 7. Vicksburg has 5 wins, Columbus 3, Gulfport 3, and Jackson 0 as the circuit records results in the league.
A New York Press account notes a thrifty young man of moderate means who ironies his own handkerchiefs and most garments. He washes shirts cuffs and silk handkerchiefs with scalding water and soda, avoiding mangling, and folds items flat with a cupped palm to create a crisp finish without stiffness.
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