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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1900

Page

5

Edmondson Recovers Stolen Horse and Buggy

Edmondson and Anderson recovered their stolen horse and buggy after a man named Johnston sold the team in Fruithurst. The horse and harness were identified by the owners and returned, while the alleged buyer and two others were tracked by Marshal Sorrell and local residents. No trace of Chandler, the alleged robber, was found, but a later report said he had surrendered in Fruithurst.

Ann Republic Edi Evening Star Edmond Johnston Merricks Lambert Andler Fruithurst Atlanta Chandler

Journalist Assassination Shocks Havana Theatre Crowd

Havana reports the assassination of Editor Alberti of Don Claridades at a local theatre last night. Authorities suspect a political enemy behind the attack and are investigating the motive and group responsible.

Havana Alberti Don Claridades

Kenne an Sccigar best in the market call

A call for the Kenne an Sccigar emphasizes top quality and value in the market, urging customers to seek the best product available. The message highlights superior craft and reliable performance as key selling points.

Sccigar

Merchants Offer Ling Stamps With Cash Purchases

Enterprising merchants promote a stamp program giving customers a stamp for every 10 NT cash purchase. Collect stamps in a book and redeem them when the book is full.

Household Silverware and Rogers Cutlery Offered for Sale

The notice invites purchase of various household silverware and Rogers knives forks and spoons. It requests buyers to inquire about stamps or additional information and indicates willingness to provide details on request.

Rogers

Local residents visit Anniston and nearby towns

Mr. 8. C. Doty returned to Tallapoosa today. Dr. H. D. Barr left for Mobile to attend a state dental meeting. Mr. 8. C. Zaner of Heflin was a business visitor to Anniston. Rev. R. B. Baird of Heflin visited Anniston. Mr. J. R. Moore of Heflin visited Anniston. Mr. EB Jackson, here for several days, returned to Birmingham. Mr. J. R. Summers went to Curry's Station on business. Hon. L. W. Grant of Alexandria visited Anniston. Capt. W. M. Hames of Jacksonville visited here. Mr. Rufus Wigley went to Sylacauga on business.

H. D. Barr Mobile 8. C. Zaner Heflin Anniston R. B. Baird J. R. Moore EB. Jackson Birmingham J. R. Summers Curry’s L. W. Grant Alexandria Rufus Wigley Sylacanga

Moonshine Raids Destroy Two Large Stills in Alabama Counties

Deputy Collector J W Kitehens and Deputy Marshals conducted raids in Randolph and Chambers counties. In Randolph, a major outfit was raided Thursday destroying material for illegal juice. In Chambers, a smaller still and ingredients were seized Friday. No arrests. operators fled before officers.

J. W. Kitehens Randolph Chambers Counties Kitehens Robinson Edwardsville Randolph County Chambers County Bryan Roanoke

Union Biscuit Co s Crackers and Cakes Ad

Fresh supply of UNION BISCUIT CO S Crackers Cakes and Jumbles promoted as finest on earth. Encourages regular customers after one trial. Sold via W T Owen sole agent for Alabama and Georgia with weekly factory shipments.

Union Biscuit CO W. T. Owen Alabama Georgia

King Manufacturing Co Plumbing and Heating Ad

King Manufacturing Co at 11 West Eleventh Street offers plumbing gas steam and hot water heating tin work with prompt repair service. Contact for swift repairs.

King Manufacturing Co West Eleventh Street

Going By Wheel To Chicago

Messrs L. Smith and Walter Rogers started a bicycle tour yesterday, traveling via Nashville Louisville Cincinnati toward Chicago and planning to visit many places along the way.

Chicago Messrs L. Smith Walter Rogers Nashville Louisville Cincinnati

The One Day Cold Cure Adverts Quinine Candy

An advertisement touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a one day cure for colds with claims that children will take them like candy. The item markets relief for head cold symptoms and throat irritation.

Kermott

Local railroad cars collide with minimal damage

A Southern freight caboose and the baggage car on the northbound Alabama Mineral touched in the L. and N. yards this afternoon with little damage. The caboose stood near the Alabama Mineral track. Court of county commissioners met at the county courthouse and will stay in session most of the week for routine business.

Southern Claud Hatch Oxford Lake Park George 8. Allen Star Court of County Commissioners County Court House

Jury Deliberations Begin in Jackson versus Southern Railway

Circuit court closed arguments in the case of J. M. Jackson versus Southern Railway and the jury was given the case this morning at 11 800 o'clock. The jury is out and may reach a verdict this afternoon. The criminal docket was heard this afternoon.

J. M. Jackson Southern Railway

Art in cigar labels shows high craft and rising pay

A leading lithographer notes the booming demand for cigar label art with 100 to 150 brands per manufacturer. Top artists now earn 60 to 75 dollars weekly as labels shift from color count to artistic quality, and sepia designs with multiple browns rival high end cards in beauty.

Labels and the public taste for tobacco art

The piece surveys how consumers react to cigar labels, noting that many seek imagery of women or action figures while some favor comical or modern metal labels. It calls out the inconsistency of taste, the stubborn meaning artists try to convey, and the influence of weather on lithography.

Connecticut Hercules N. Y

Brief Comic Snippets From Town Topics To Melbourne

A collage of punchlines and banter from early 20th century papers. Jokes range from marriage refusals and romantic lines to humorous exchanges about money, manners, and everyday misadventures. Names and places appear in quips reflecting regional humor and social tone.

Trains 28 and 24 Run Between Anniston and Rome

Trains numbered 28 and 24 operate only as accommodation services limited to the route between Anniston and Rome.

Anniston Rome

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