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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
2
An old style promoter touts Youllikem Groceries as superior with claims of the best and cheapest teas coffees flours sugars spices and other goods. A sample sip is offered to prove the nectar like quality.
Jebeles Bros proclaims their specialty in candy production and notes a large, complete stock of dainty confections ready for customers. The firm emphasizes manufacturing capability and ample inventory.
The ad promotes homemade outfits for husbands brothers and sweethearts claiming wives sisters and girlfriends value well dressed men. It argues dressmaking by the dealer is easy and costs no more than other options and invites readers to try it.
Bishop H. M. Jackson died from pneumonia at his home Roreland near Eufaula after a week of illness. He had recently resigned as Assistant Bishop for the Alabama Diocese and had lived in Montgomery for about ten years. His widow is Mrs Cochran, a niece of Mrs W. Oates. The funeral was to be held today.
Montgomery Ala May 5 the governor ordered a special election for a U S congress seat in the Eighth District to succeed General Wheeler for August 6 the same day as the state election and polling places to be announced.
A London author described a self-made pastry snack calling it the Rothschild Sandwich. He explains layering butter, Roquefort cheese, and olives between muffin halves, claiming its richness matches his imagined wealth and flavor rewards.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at Atlanta Georgia May 17 to 26 1900 prompts a Southern Railway low round trip fare from all points on its line to Atlanta and return Tickets on sale May 15 16 17 with final return limit May 29 Information available from Southern Railway agents or E Jackson T P A Birmingham Alabama
Albert Long as plaintiff sues Jno Johnston in Alabama court for six dollars and garnishes against United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Co. Johnston is named as non resident and Atlanta resident. Hearing set for May 25, 1900.
F Janne de Lamare Ralph Merville and 8 Crom of Paris start a journey from Bennett to Dawson in a five hp car a three hp cycle and a tandem carrying three machines. They hope to cover 600 miles to the Klondike capital in about thirty hours using gasoline with favorable weather and ice.
American women embrace toy dogs from Britain with toy Pomeranians and Yorkshire terriers rising in popularity. Chinese spaniels and pugs appear, while Mexican dogs fade from fashion. Chi huahuas intrigue for rarity, though hairless varieties lack appeal.
The advertisement promotes Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as the One Day Cold Cure for head cold and sore throat. R. O. Watson offers to move safes or any item, with a contact phone listed as 72.
Anniston Steam Laundry Witsos and Ross advertise lace curtains for washing at the Corner of Twelfth and Noble streets urging customers to send in their oldest dirtiest items before offering their best pieces later.
A special Southern railway excursion train will run from Anniston to Atlanta and back on May Sth and 7th. The outbound departs Anniston at 7 23 p m arriving Atlanta at 11 p m. Return leaves Atlanta at 12 10 Sunday night May 6th. Fare is 1 50 round trip. Tickets available through Southern railway agents for white and colored passengers.
A new lunch stand opens on East Tenth Street near the Fountain offering lunches, hot coffee and fruits. It is open until ten o’clock nightly and invites customers to give it a trial.
The Southern Railway offers one fare for the round trip to Hot Springs Ark for the Southern Baptist convention meeting May 10 and 17 1900. Tickets on sale May 7 to 10 with return limit May 24. Contact nearest agent for schedules and sleeping car service details.
The note extols the popularity of the Kennesaw and recommends Boyer for tailor made spring suits ensuring a perfect fit.
J H Erve and Dr B Dudley Williams announce candidacies for Congress from Alabama's Fourth District. Alf M Morgan seeks Calhoun County sheriff. J M Ragan states desire to run for sheriff with public support intent in the upcoming August election.
An advertisement promotes the Kenne saw cigar at five cents as the best available. It emphasizes quality and value, urging readers to try this top choice among local options. The copy highlights affordability without sacrificing taste.
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