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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
5
In a Chicago Record excerpt, German patrolman Schmell Smoke brings a prisoner accused of profane language to headquarters. The arrestee, excited and misbehaving, is discovered to be deaf and dumb after a detective questions him. Smoke seeks 30 days off to escape taunts about Deaf and dumb language.
A Scientific American note describes German novelty In dia rubber nails for corrosive settings. They can be driven into soft wood up to one inch long without predrilling, while larger sizes require holes. Useful in chemical factories breweries and electrical apparatus. they clinch well and may prevent sparks around explosives.
One of two furnished rooms facing street available with light housekeeping. Apply to Mrs. Thompson at 9154 Noble Street. Short term two weeks option.
In a Thomas Nelson Page tale a Virginia master and his ebony servant Sam joke over a marriage license. Sam, in meetin clothes, proclaims plans to wed Sallie, but the license is to Susan. The master says a new license is needed, while Sam notes the cost of one dollar and insists Sallie or Susan are of little difference. The piece ends with a faded ad for Western meats and Pat Allen.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Lizzie Martin in City hospital exhibits rare aphasia. She retains vocal organs but cannot speak or control movement. memory and will vanish, leaving her helpless. Doctors see intelligence in her eyes, yet she cannot name herself or write, while touch can trigger recognition and memory in other senses.
J T Cason & Co have purchased the Castleberry drug store on Fifteenth Street and solicit trade. Also notes read Read Lemon's ad on last page and a quaint remark about Sir John Lubbock's fondness for live insects. Garden seeds offered at the West Bod Deug store, formerly Castleberry's.
The Indiana Supreme Court rules that protecting public health falls under state police power. The case centers on vaccination and public welfare. The item mentions Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a cold cure and various local business notes.
An announcement from ULLMAN Bros promoting Boys Blouse and Reefer Wash Suits for ages 3 to 16, priced from 45¢ to 1.75 per suit. The ad claims greater style and wear than similar lines, aimed at An niston mothers.
The text lists prices such as 20 items per dollar two price points 65 and 95 cents and round figures 5 dollars 75 cents 1 85 and up and 1 45 and up indicating a miscellaneous catalog or sale pricing excerpt.
Southern and Alabama Great Southern Railway offer reduced round trips to Birmingham from several Mississippi and Alabama points for the Elks Street Fair May 14 to 19 1900. Tickets on sale May 14 to 19 return by May 21 with agents in Columbus Tallapoosa Selma Anniston Livingston Fort Payne and intermediate points. Tailor made men noted for smart dress and brains.
Advertisement notes Boyer will tailor a new spring suit for perfect fit. It also mentions Have Shelnutt Murphy handling undertakings with a price reference of 16 1m.
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