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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
4
The Anniston Carnival thanks Oxford Talladega and Gadsden for float contributions and civic spirit. Citizens express gratitude and look forward to showing appreciation in return for their neighbor cities aid and friendly interest.
Mr RB W Garver contributed $10 to aid suffering and destitute residents of Jacksonville Florida. The Evening Star seeks further generosity to provide urgent, lasting relief beyond temporary aid already given to other cities.
Thomas Maple of Birkbeck writes he suffered severe kidney trouble and back pain, could not straighten up. After trying Foley’s Kidney Cure he took one bottle and was cured, and reports no further problems. he gladly recommends the remedy.
Effective October 1 the Southern Railway begins operating a Pullman Sleeper from Birmingham Alabama to Richmond Virginia leaving Birmingham at 42340 p o train No 4 returning arrives Birmingham 12 38 am train No 3. This service offers better mobile service than previously available. For tickets write F Jackson.
The article details carnival events with Attendants to Anniston's Queen and Maids of Honor, Oxford and Gadaden queens, and Knights. Notable features include a parade segment by Mr. K Hertz and a loud Famous band wagon, plus a prominent Globe Clothing display by Kohn Bros. in the parade.
Yesterday afternoon a grand parade in Anniston drew thousands of local residents and visitors. The procession showcased beauty and elegance through elaborate floats, reflecting the peak of artistry for the community. John Paden and Howard Thomin organized the event, which left a lasting impression on attendees.
A parade yesterday featured notable displays from The Famous The Globe and Kohn Bros with elaborate traps winning top prizes. Mrs John B Knox Mrs W F Tebbett and Miss Emmie Darden earned first second and third prizes for their exquisitely decorated traps. Darden drove the only tandem trap with white and pink carnations enhancing the floral design.
The notice markets a summer shoes expansion sale with a price tag of two dollars and fifty cents. It promotes bulk purchase and immediate availability.
In the parade the vehicles and floats drew great admiration for their artistic beauty and elegance of design, with the automobile also receiving high praise for its craftsmanship and styling.
In yesterday's floral parade two traps stood out for beauty. Mrs. PP. H. O'Brien led one admired craft while Little Misses Henrge Linn Barr Reba Markstein Martha Sprouil and Auuie Lou Green rode another. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a six month leg sore in five days per LaGrange reader P A Danforth. Ulcers wounds and piles aid. Sold by Elam Drug Co.
The Southern Railway offers low round trip tickets to Memphis for the United Confederate Veterans reunion May 28 to June 4 1901. Tickets available from beyond 200 miles May 25–27 and from within 200 miles May 27–30 1901. Extension to June 19 1901 upon deposit and fee. Also details for Chattanooga Spring Festival travel May 6–11 1901 with return by May 13.
The Queen and Crescent system from Meridian to Shreveport inaugurated a fast schedule connecting with lines to Texas. The Southern Railway fast train No. 87 joins this route, offering the quickest westbound travel. Tickets available via local agents with details on the new service.
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