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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1901
Page
4
The Eveving Star lists contributions received for Jacksonville Florida fire sufferers. Names and amounts include R B Garner and others, with totals and acknowledgments noted in a brief local notice.
In Etowah County on Thursday a man died yesterday after being bitten by a snake, described as a different kind from the Esau figure. The piece reflects on trends in comfort over style and mentions national events including Jacksonville disaster relief and steel industry mentions.
The article lists Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron, Central Foundry, Republic Iron and Steel, and Sloss Sheffield as firms under consideration for absorption in the district. It also describes Wilmer Street’s past carnival crowds and contrasts Dallas County’s new courthouse with Calhoun County’s, criticizing the finishing touches and noting Dallas’s pride despite a smaller size.
For the Southern Baptist Association meeting in New Orleans from May 9 to 16, 1901, the Southern Railway and Alabama Great Southern Railroad offer round trip tickets from all lines to New Orleans at one fare. Tickets on sale May 7 to 9, 1901, return by May 20, 1901, with a June 5 extension available for 50 cents if deposited with a joint agent by May 16. For details contact the Southern Railway or Alabama Great Southern Railroad ticket agents.
Southern Railway offers very low round trip fares for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Memphis Tennessee May 28 1901 tickets sold May 25 26 27 from beyond 200 miles and May 27 28 29 1901 within 200 miles final return June 4 1901 extensions to June 19 by deposit and fee. Sleepers and schedules arranged. contact local Southern Railway agents for details.
A historic notice notes Foley's Kidney Cure claims to restore function in kidneys and bladder. The ad promotes relief from urinary discomfort and supports a remedy widely advertised in old period newspapers.
Reports from Birmingham News Heflin New Era and Talladega News-Reporter cover Anniston events. A new Endowment and Torst company forms with $100,000 capital, with officers from Atlanta Savannah Cleveland and Anniston. Street fairs Elks carnivals and floral parades draw wide attendance. A Fruithurst party enjoyed Anniston visit with wine lunch. Colonel Bush dispels consolidation rumors. Elks carnival praised and Talladega sends visitors. Banner Salve advertised as skin remedy supplied by McBireath Drug Co.
A Cherokee Iowa man named C F Collier recovered from chronic kidney trouble after using Electric Bitters, aided by three bottles. The ad claims backache nervousness loss of appetite and all kidney troubles are cured. Testimonials from Thomas Maple and McBlreath Drug Co endorse the product.
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