Local visitors and trips noted in city
Mr J G Adair former city resident now a noted bicycle dealer in Columbus GA visits relatives here and in Oxania. Ed Reid leaves for Chattanooga on business and pleasure. H Brightman travels to Tennessee to buy cattle for H B Brightman Co. Commissioner G B Randolph goes to Birmingham on business. Dr Sidney Vann of Collinsville visits his brother Dr Paul D Vann. Chief of Police J L Johnson of Edwardsville stays here. Fred Hicks travels from Birmingham to visit family. D R P Dimmick of Birmingham in the city. Hon S D G Brothers goes to Jacksonville on legal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Adair
Columbus, Ga
Oxania
Adjourned Circuit Court Term Opens June 4 1900
There will be an adjourned term of the circuit court beginning Monday June 4 1900 for two weeks to dispose of all civil causes at issue. All parties interested should take notice. I K Warson, Circuit Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. EK. Warson
Lost Check In Anniston Notice For Reissue
Lost item notice shows a city of Anniston check payable to the Anniston Water Supply Company for 950 dollars. The finder should return it to Joan H. Fry treasurer. Also contains an advertisement for Banner Salve sold by Elam Drug Co. with claims of skin healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Anniston
Anniston Water Supply Company
Inder
Joan H. Fry
Elam Drug Co
Southern Baptist Convention Reduced Rail Fare to Hot Springs
The Southern Railway announces reduced round trip fares from points on its lines to Hot Springs Arkansas for the Southern Baptist Convention meeting on May 10 17 1900 Tickets are valid May 7 to May 10 with return allowed until May 24 Excellent schedule and sleeping car service are offered Travelers should contact their local ticket agent for information
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Convention
Hot Springs
Ark
Southern Ry
Southern Railway
Married Today at Court House Prompts West Aniston Union
Judge E. Fr. Crook presided at a county courthouse ceremony this afternoon marrying Sam Bryant and Lula Atkins. The couple plan to reside in West Aniston where they both have many friends.
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E. Fr. Crook
County Court House
Sam Bryant
Lula Atkins
West Anniston
Poleys Honey and Yar Sold by Kiam Drug Co
An advertisement notes Poleys Honey and Yar as a remedy for grippe and heavy colds. It claims to strengthen the lungs and restore soundness, offered for sale by Kiam Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poley
Kiam Drug Co
Snappy Quips From Society Lettres and Jokes
Brief collection of witticisms and parlour quips from various newspapers. Snappy exchanges include society humor, fashion remarks, and playful wordplay about hats, money, and cooking. Notable lines touch on marriage, crying infants, autographs, and a tailor’s bill.
Atwater Man Cured After Four Days With Foley's Kidney Cure
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio was unable to work due to kidney trouble. After using Foley's Kidney Cure for four days he was cured. For sale by Elam Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Replogle
Atwater
Foley
Elam Drug Co
Executrix's Notice in Estate of Thomas L. Houser
Betriz J Houser executrix announces letters testamentary granted April 28 1900 by Judge Emmett F Crook of Calhoun County Probate Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legally prescribed period or be barred. Dated May 4 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Houser
Calhoun Co
Emmett F. Crook
Betriz J
Houser
Science link between rheumatism and uric acid
The article explains rheumatism stems from uric acid in the blood and is excreted by the kidneys. It asserts no rheumatism with healthy kidneys and promotes Foley's medicine as a cure to restore kidney function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Elam Drug Co
Forney
Beef Roasts and Steaks at Eldridge's Market
Juicy tender beef roasts and steaks advertised for sale at Eldridge's market located at 14 West Tenth. The note highlights West ern and native beef varieties in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge’s
W. Tenth
Russian Railways Run by Soldiers in Central Asia
A traveler describes Transcaspian railway life where soldiers serve as conductors and station staff. Officers dominate dining car service, parade during stops, and wear white duck uniforms with high boots, highlighting military precedence and rigid hierarchy aboard the rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Asia
Transcaspian
Empire
Turkestan
Transcaspia
Trumbull White
Chicago
When is an apple pie
London Tit-Bits recounts a conundrum from The Conundrum Club where Anderson poses When is an apple pie and the group debates the meaning. The joke centers on a pie that is closed with sugar and crust, leading to confusion, a police rescue, and the club's collapse while noting the conundrum’s limited usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
London
Surprised Host Reveals Author Alexander MacArthur
The article recounts the novelist Alexander MacArthur a Paris life author of a Latin Quarter study and pupil of Rubinstein. In Chicago a dinner with literary leaders reveals Lillian MacArthur, using the pen name Alexander, as the author. The mix up leads to a successful dinner as reported by Saturday Evening Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander MacArthur
Paris
Rubinstein
Paderewski
St. Petersburg
London
Chicago
Lake City
MacArthur
Lillian MacArthur
Alexander
Dublin
Saturday Evening Post
Lyddite Shells and Picric Powder Primer
The article explains Lyddite as picric acid melted by fusion and cast into shells with a protective varnish. It notes a strong detonator is required and reports the government adopting a primer of ammonium picrate and saltpetre similar to gunpowder, ignited by the standard service fuse.
Confederate Veteran Reunion trip offers low rail fare
Confederate veterans in Louisville Kentucky will join a reunion on May 30 1900. The Southern Railway sells round trip tickets at one cent per mile per direction from Louisville to Louisville, with route through East Tennessee and Kentucky featuring Lookout Mountain Chickamauga Missionary Ridge. For details contact Southern Railway agents or Traveling Passenger Agent C E Jackson in Birmingham Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Southern Railway
East Tennessee
Kentucky
Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge
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Ed Reid
Chattanooga
H. Brightman
Tennessee
G. B Randolph
Birmingham
Sidney Vann
Collinsville
Paul D. Vann
J. L. Johnson
Edswardsville
Fred Hicks
D. R. P. Dimmick
City
D. G. Brothers
Jacksonville
Circuit Court
Cau
Tenn
Court House
Yonkers Statesman
Tracy
Boston
Philadelphia
N. O. Times-Democrat
Philadelphia Press
THE
Anniston
Magic City
Globe and Elam Drug Co
Anniston Excursion Co
Boyer
Conundrum Club
Lyddite
C. E. Jackson
Ala
Prof Garkner
Prom
Montgomery
the Anniston
Idefoarte and Paydica
Gusture Cack
Murray Hill Club
M. Markstein
Pabst Beer
Opera House
L. G. Jones
Jones
Clark’s School of Embalming
Wilmer Street
Wilmer Hotel
Julius Levy
Dixie Hardware Co
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