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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
4
The Anniston Improvement Society ladies could help ensure a successful street fair in Anniston as the city considers public building projects following judiciary committee action. The piece notes the upcoming century shift under a safe Democratic administration and hints at improving winter discomfort.
The city of Anniston plans three new cotton mills a government building a railroad and a rising population signaling substantial prosperity as it enters the 20th century. The optimism reflects great growth for the town and its economy.
The piece links the May 28 eclipse with the 586 A C May 24 eclipse predicted by Thales that halted a Medes versus Tydian war. It notes awe at the sun’s dimming and cites growing congressional candidacies in General Wheeler’s old district. Wheeler’s withdrawal may boost the Eight District field.
Residents of Anniston prepare a warm reception for Hinany A. Hereter. Col. Herbert enjoys broad local support and many friends who look forward to congratulating him in person after his notable Montgomery conference speech.
Ex-Canonistan M. W. Howard announces he will not seek the U S Senate seat against Senator Morgan. The Louisiana legislature opens today with a tax focus and a push to copy Texas trust restrictions. Two U S Senators to be chosen.
Tax big cotton mills at Mobile have only been in operation a little more than half a year, and already it has been necessary to build a $50,000 addition.
The Twe Republicans of Nebraska in passing anti trust resolutions echo Mark Twain's platform for everything that anybody else is for.
The Tredegar Mineral railroad toll extension in Anniston appears to be effectively assured and is expected to push forward the city’s growth and prosperity, signaling strong regional development.
The residence of Reinhold Anderson and the adjoining house of H. B. Winslow in Fruithurst burned last Monday. J. Danielson, Fruithurst Vineyardist, notes a great fruit year with vines overloaded and many peaches bearing heavily. Piedmont Inquirer reports the smallpox scare there has largely died out.
The Southern Railway announces reduced rates to Hot Springs Arkansas for the Southern Baptist convention meeting May 10 and 17 1900. Tickets sold May 7 to 10 with return by May 24. Schedule and sleeping car service available. contact nearest ticket agent for information.
The pension examiners for Calhoun County will meet in Anniston starting June ith and stay ten days. Applicants must appear in person and file as required by law. Beats 1 2 June 4. 3 4 June 5. 5 6 June 6. 7 8 June 7. 9 10 June 9. 11 12 June 11. 13 14 June 12. 15 16 June 13. 17 18 June 14. 19 20 June 14. M T Ledbetter J F Walker.
Jerome K. Jerome notes in the Saturday Evening Post that St Petersburg embraces late hours with music halls after theater and trains at five in the morning. He quips the city’s habit of staying up late and pushing through Neva passages until dawn, while friends bid good night and depart after supper.
An advertisement promotes Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a simple cold cure. It claims relief for head cold and sore throat and notes that children cry for them.
Wanted good tenants for two story brick building opposite carpet mill. Recently repaired first class condition with two store rooms 22 by 50 feet and ten upstairs rooms. Ideal for boarding house or light housekeeping. Stores $10 per month. rooms $2 per month, advance. Apply to city real estate agents or RH Cobb 104 East Tenth Street. ANNISTON STEAM LAUNDRY advertises superior service at Twelfth and Noble Streets.
Local merchants advertise Merchants Trading Stamps issued with every ten cent cash purchase. Shoppers paste stamps into a provided book and redeem when the book is filled, inviting continued promotions and value.
Eldridge's market at 14 W. Tenth advertises juicy tender West ern and native beef roasts and steaks. The listing also notes that Eamondson & Anderson's stable gains popularity due to their strict, first class livery.
Kohn Bros announces auction of silverware Rogers knives forks spoons and assorted household items including albums watches and clocks. Prospective buyers are urged to inquire for stamps or further information and to select any pieces of interest.
The passage notes that while other privileges exist, they are charged at the standard rate for amusements across the country. It emphasizes consistent pricing practices and potential promotional or regulatory contexts affecting admissions.
Elam Drug Co. sells special round trip tickets at 20 cents with a fifteen cent coupon for boat hire, bathing, or merry go round rides. Tickets good for one fare each way, not for a full-line continuous round trip. 10 cent tickets cover Oxford to the Lake with a ten cent coupon. Also a ten cent open ride option for fourteen miles back to boarding point, not valid on Sundays noon to six.
The transit offer lists regular coupon tickets at 13 for $1.00 valid for full line or intermediate trips or 25 for $1.00 valid for portions with five cent fare. A monthly ticket of 52 trips costs $2.50 for use in a calendar month and is non transferable.
Transfer tickets are sold on the Sc lines for transfer to any part of the Anniston car lines. Fares are 7 cents to or from Anniston and Oxanna and Ic to or from Oxford and Anniston. Tickets are sold only by conductors for cash and no other ticket is accepted in exchange.
Cars will run each Sunday afternoon and evenings to comfortably carry visitors to Oxford Lake. Special cars may be engaged at reasonable rates. A beautiful illuminated car is available for evening parties.
The management has put plans in order for the season of 1900 and pledges to do everything possible to merit a large patronage, hoping for strong support from the Lake Line this year.
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