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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
4
Coroner W M Franks campaigns for the second district commission seat with X HM Bayley as a notable rival or colleague mentioned in early filing notices. The race centers on local governance and district representation.
The May issue notes Anniston Alabama expanding textile manufacture with three new mills the Anniston Yarn Mill Woodistock Cotton Mill and Adelaide Cotton Mills. The town plans to attract industry and grow from about 15 000 residents as it offers homes churches schools and business incentives along with surrounding rich farmland suitable for farming at low figures.
The Anniston Improvement Society, a group of devoted civic women, should be urged to step up efforts to beautify Quintard avenue. The Star commends their systematic work and suggests turning Quintard’s grass plots into neatly arranged parks to make the street one of the South’s prettiest residence avenues.
The article notes the Tueland river as the North fork of the Vet Strans with open country for most of its course and no firm Confederate stand there. The Chattanooga Times predicts stubborn resistance at the Walch line where a railway bridge spans a steep 120 foot drop.
Anxistos is already great and growing with Mr. U. H. Kaplan and others inaugurating the movement. The call is prompt and generous, and there doubtless will be a wide response.
Beere force tackled brute force last night as Jeffries and Corbett clashed at Coney Island. The bout drew little public interest, marking a waning era for the prizefighter as the day of the ring hero seems to be passing.
Anniston merchants and manufacturers prepare a street fair designed to showcase commerce. The event aims to attract shoppers and bolster the city’s business climate with a well organized outdoor showcase.
Anniston plans a major street fair with strong community support and plans moving forward. Organizers aim to showcase local vendors and activities, seeking to attract visitors and boost downtown activity.
The board of pension examiners for Calhoun county will meet in Anpiston on June 4 and run for ten days. Applicants must appear in person and file required papers. Dates list includes multiple beats from June 4 to June 15 with assigned days and names M T Leprerrer and J F Walker.
Anniston Steam Laundry promotes bargain lace curtain laundering with a promise to set customers up with their best items after first inspection. Corner Twelfth and Note streets advertises Winson and Rose as proprietors. Eldridge's Market at 14 West Tenth offers a wide range of beef mutton pork and veal always in stock.
An advert touts Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as an easy to take cold remedy. It claims quick relief for a cold head and sore throat and notes children cry for them.
Local merchants advertise Merchants Trading Stamps issued with each 10 cent cash purchase. Shoppers paste stamps into a dedicated book and collect stamps toward rewards.
Good tenants sought for a two story brick building on West Eleventh Street opposite a carpet mill. Recently repaired first class condition with two store rooms 22x0 feet and ten upstairs tenement rooms. Suitable for boarding house or light lodging. Stores $10 per month, rooms $2 per month, in advance. Apply to real estate agents in the city or I E Cobb 104 East Teeth Street. Also Anniston Steam Laundry advertises superior cleaning and service at Corner Twelfth and Noble Streets.
Eldridge's market at 14 W Teuth features juicy tender beef roasts and steaks. The nearby livery by Eamondsen and Anderson's stable gains popularity for quality service.
The article notes shifting judgments toward Roberts as public opinion shifts with each day’s events. Analysts say support or condemnation hinges on the outcome of his upcoming contest and the surrounding political climate.
King Manufacturing Co offers plumbing gas steam and hot water heating tin work and repairs at 11th street. Prompt attention requested with emphasis on repair services and customer care. Advertisement mentions prompt service and general repair capabilities.
Classified rental notice offering three six and nice room houses close in within one block of the post office. Contact St. L. H. Kaplan for details and applications.
Kohn Bros. and retailers offer silverware sets Rogers knives forks spoons and various items including watches clocks albums and more. Shoppers may inquire at Kohn Bros L Smith Co Bierne's Gray Anniston Trad Co Ingram Stickney's Phar Dove's Candy Kitchen Pat Allen Cater Grocery Globe Clothing Dixie Hardware Robinson's Book Store Doering's Jewelry Anniston Music House.
Eight home residence now occupied by Mr. O M Stimeon at 307 Est Seventh Street Hill Crowd Stable Anchor. Precision June 1st, earlier if desired. low ARD W Sexton.
The Elam Drug Co. office and car conductors sell special 20¢ round trip tickets with a 15¢ coupon valid for boat hire bathing or merry go round rides. Tickets cover one fare each direction across the line but not for a continuous full-line round trip. 10¢ tickets exist for Oxford to the Lake with a 10¢ coupon. A 10¢ open car round trip for fourteen miles is allowed for riders not disembarking, with no tickets accepted and no Sunday 12 to 6 pm trips.
Regular coupons sold at 14 for 1.00 allow a ride any distance on the line. Another 25 for 1.00 coupon covers any portion where a five cent cash fare is charged. A monthly ticket, 52 trips, costs 2.50 and is valid for the calendar month issued only and not transferable.
Transfer tickets are sold only by conductors for cash on the Anniston to Oxford line. These coupons cover travel on different lines as part of the Anniston car services and are not exchangeable for any other ticket.
Special cars will run each Sunday afternoon and evening to Oxford Lake. Comfortable transport will carry visitors, with cars available at reasonable rates. A beautiful laminated car is offered for evening parties.
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