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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
5
Comencement sermon at First ran church yesterday by Rev Harris E Kirk addressed a large crowd in a handsome edifice. The preacher urged young people toward active duty and Christlike development, stressing that the ideal is to be like Christ in life and conduct.
A neighborhood meeting discussed organizing a trip for fourteen veterans with duties assigned to the county group. Funds were to be raised to cover the veterans' expenses and ensure attendance.
Anniston Fire Department units prep for the Alabama, North Georgia and Tennessee Volunteer Firemen's Association tournament in Gadsden on Wednesday and Thursday. West Anniston No 4 calls a meeting at 8 pm to finalize travel and plans as teams train for races and events. They depart over the Alabama Mineral at 2:55 pm tomorrow.
Flow er show is scheduled for tomorrow in the Truitt store room. Details on time and participants are not provided in the text.
A compact note mentions Kennesaw and a ten cent cigar sold for a nickel, capturing a small, period flavor of local commerce and pricing.
A New York Sun item describes a group of bachelor maids living uptown who suddenly ponder aging within their freedom. One maid reveals she worries about how long a bachelor maid remains young before becoming an old maid, sparking playful concern among the colony.
An Elam Drug Co. advertisement promotes Banner Salve as a guaranteed remedy for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases urging buyers to take no substitute.
The Famous offers fancy silk vests priced at four and five dollars at two dollars for one week only. This limited sale targets shoppers seeking premium undergarments at a reduced rate.
Hook, a British Museum coats keeper, earned the Victoria Cross for his heroism at Rorke's Drift during the Zulu campaign. He and ten companions held hospital wards for four hours against repeated Zulu assaults, using bayonets when ammo ran out and saving wounded despite a fire. Eight VCs were awarded for the action.
Tickets for the Flow er show go on sale at Elam's Wikle's and Stickney's. The tailor Boyer offers to fit and tailor garments for attendees.
A touted cold remedy claims rapid relief from head congestion and sore throat using Kermott’s Chocolates. The odd patent mentions a laxative mine as part of the formula and warns users to take two tablets for effect.
Mr Robert Morris and Miss Lillie Turner were married last evening at 7 30 by Rev J G Johnson at the bride's mother's home on Seventh and Glen Addie streets. A large number of friends witnessed the ceremony and extended congratulations and best wishes. The couple have many friends and admirers.
For Rent listings show a six room and a seven room house in good locations offered by QO Parker & Co. The advertisement highlights fashionable silk vests at The Famous department store.
Mr J B Livingston leaves this afternoon for Indianapolis to attend the national convention of the Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers as a delegate from Noble lodge No 2. He will be absent about two weeks. Noble lodge is in fine condition and Mr Livingstone will make a worthy representative. Sound advice to those who have kidney and bladder trouble to take a safe sure medicine like Foley's Kidney Cure. It always benefits the kidneys. For sale by Elam Drug Co.
The most popular coal sold in Anniston is Blocton. More of it was sold here last winter than the previous winter when nearly ten thousand troops camped locally. Tele phone 82, Donahoo & Co. 1441. Fine Western meats in great variety at both markets. Pat Allen. Don't miss Lemon's ad on the last page.
Farmers' Review notes fat hens fetch good prices and should be sold when not laying or very fat, as recovery for laying may take weeks. It also describes a method to clean horse legs using burlap to create heat and dry mud quickly, like a shoe shine.
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio could not work due to kidney trouble. After four days on Foley's Kidney Cure he recovered. Elam Drug Co. advertises the remedy for sale.
Local residents travel and visit relatives in Jacksonville Meldrin Rome and Carrolton. Florence Landrum and Lula Bondurant visit Anniston and Jacksonville parents and friends. Coal sales rise 25 percent last winter despite milder weather. Donahoo & Co advertises telephone 82.
Henry Richare of Willseyville New York says a persistent chest sore lasted over a year. After trying many remedies he used Banner Salve and was cured after half a box. He praises it highly and plans to keep it in his home. Sold by Elam Drug Co.
A man in Quebec was fatally injured while pressing ashes into a cylinder. An iron rod he held struck an obstruction and broke a globe of an arc light overhead. The arc lamp formed a circuit that sent current through his body, killing him, according to the Western Electrician.
Furniture piano and iron safe moved by R O Watson phone 72. Reliable local moving service advertised with emphasis on bulk items and household moves.
The American Cultivator notes yellows disease in peaches spreads via knives used for budding and that trees cut into may taint inoculated stock. It advises using seedling peaches from disease-free fruit since rich peaches are unlikely to be infected and may yield healthy seedlings.
Advertising copy notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for grippe or heavy cold, claiming it strengthens the lungs and makes them sound, with sale listed through Elam Drug Co.
The railroad promotes tickets to Louisville Kentucky at one cent per mile each direction for a fast pleasant trip via East Tennessee and Kentucky routes. Call any Southern Railway agent or write to C F Jackson Traveling Passenger Agent Simo eham Ala for details. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised.
Indiana Supreme Court rules public health protection falls under state police power in a vaccination case. The item notes various local notices and ads, including sale of Foley’s Honey and Tar, a desk request, and business listings such as J. Cason & Co selling Castleberry ding store and hauling services by Edmondson & Anderson.
Boyer's department store unveils longer fitting garments that remain cheaper than competing brands. The move highlights value in sizing and affordability for shoppers seeking extended lengths.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a product or remedy related to cure cold in head and sore throat. Mentions Kermott's Chocolates and Laxative Quinine with unclear context or dates.
The Southern Railway offers reduced fares from Tennessee and other points to Louisville for the United Confederate Veterans gathering on May 30 to June 3 1900 with return limits through June 10 and an optional extension to June 25 for a 50 cent deposit. Tickets available via joint terminal agents with sleeping car reservations. contact local agents for details. Also listings include furnished rooms for rent at 9154 Noble Street.
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