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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1900

Page

4

Estate of Thomas L Houser Probate Court Notice

Letters testamentary issued April 28 1900 by Judge Emmett F Crook to Berrie J Houser executrix claimants must file within legal time or be barred dated May 4 1900 Southern Railway offers one fare round trip to Atlanta Ga sale May 15 16 17 1900 final return May 29 contact any agent or BE Jackson T P A Birmingham Alabama

Thomas L. Houser Probate Court Calhoun Co Emmett F. Crook Berrie J. Houser Executrix Southern Railway Atlanta BE. Jackson Birmingham Aja

The One Day Cold Cure at Kermott’s Chocolates

An ad touts Kermott’s Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a rapid cold cure for head congestion and sore throat. It claims children will take the remedy like candy, warning of quick relief.

Kermott

Sewing Machine Needles and Parts at Anniston Music House

Headquarters for sewing machine needles and attachments offered at Anniston Music House on Noble and Thirteenth streets. Includes fine tempered steel needles and oil guaranteed not to gum.

Anniston Music House Noble and Thirteenth Streets Eod Tf

Invention for Draining and Refining Wax by Wax Melt Extractor

F E Brown describes a two chamber wax extractor with a glass lid and burlap sack on a slatted base. Wax melts in the upper chamber then passes through the sack into a lower dishpan, leaving dirt behind in hot water. The setup aims for a clean, fire safe process producing well refined wax cakes.

F. E. Brown

Saving Colonies With Warm Rooms And Honey Sprays

A horticultural note warns that bees often die from starvation during cold winters. If colonies appear dead on the hive floor but recently collapsed, move them to a warm room and revive with diluted honey or sugar water. Do not abandon a colony too quickly. queens can outlive workers and recovery is possible within hours.

Undertaking Services by Shelnutt and Murphy

Advertisement offers Shelnutt and Murphy as undertakers for hire. Contact details omitted.

Shelnutt & Murphy

Talladega Faces Water Cutoff Over Back Rent Dispute

Talladega May 15. The waterworks receiver served notice to the city council that, by court order, the water supply to the city and its residents would be discontinued unless back rent is paid. Refusal leads to a potential water famine for the town.

Talladega

Qffenders Fined by Mayor Pro Tem

Police court proceedings led by Mayor Pro Tem McKleroy fined several defendants. A. Johnson settled a street tax matter, a Oxanna citizen paid 2.50 for leaving a team unattended, and two intoxicated men each drew 6.50. A white man’s disorderly conduct charge was dismissed after a letter incident.

Morrisville Newsy Items From May Report

Morrisville notes no deaths or marriages since the last report and no runaways. Farmers push land work with corn and cotton planting mostly on schedule though some fields may miss this week. Egypt leads local progress with E A Womack planting over a hundred acres. Wheat and oats look well. peaches and blackberries promise a good crop. Local visits include Mrs Frances Jones and Miss Dora Jones to Central Cane Creek, and Mrs Lena Arnold visiting Esqr F M Jones. T C Wilkerson of Jones Kopje sang locally. Health is very good.

Morrisville Egypt E. A. Womack Frances Jones Dora Jones Sallie Loyd Central Cane Creek Lena Arnold Jacksonville F. M. Jones

Hargett Accepts Prohibition Nomination for Governor

Rev H L Hargett pastor of the Congregational church at Gate City accepts the nomination for governor on the Prohibition state ticket and will canvass in support of the ticket. Dr W B Crumpton secretary of the State Board of Baptist Missions was previously nominated but declined to run. The state Prohibition Convention met here weeks ago and the executive committee then chose a candidate to fill the vacancy.

Birmingham H. L. Hargett Congregational Church Gate City W. B. Crumpton State Board of Baptist Missions Prohibition Convention Hargett

Warrants Out For Reese and Bingham

Montgomery May 15 affidavits were filed and warrants issued for the arrest of Warren B Reese district attorney for the Middle district of Alabama Julian H Bingham internal revenue collector for Alabama and Frank Morangue on charges of conspiracy to kill door keepers at the state capitol during the republican state convention April 19 affidavits were sworn by Charles I Scott brother of Gaston Scott who was shot in the capitol lobby by Morangue no arrests have been made.

Montgomery Warren 8. Reese Middle District of Alabama Julian H. Bingham Internal Revenue Collector Frank Morangue Charles I. Scott Gaston Scott Morangue

Locating an Apiary for Best Honey Production

A. H. Duff advises careful apiary siting emphasizing local honey plants. Clover, basswood, linden, alfalfa, millet and various clovers, tulip tree, maples, buckwheat, berries, and fruit trees influence yield and wintering success. Choose sites with abundant nectar sources and favorable late summer blooms.

A. H. Duff

Mobile Chosen for Alabama Guards Encampment

Mobile, May 15. Mobile selected as the site for the Alabama National Guards encampment. Adjutant General Brandon and officers' committee visited the Commercial club, which pledged 1500 dollars. Site is on Mobile bay near Monroe park. Southern railway offers round trip to Washington at one fare, tickets on May 20 21 22 with final May 29. Contact agents or C. E. Jackson Birmingham for details.

Mobile Alabama National Guards Brandon Commercial Club Mobile Bay Monroe Park

Keeping Well Water Pure With Eels In Cisterns

An old country practice used trout to purify well water. A recent English report notes Prof Sobrero of Turin recommending eels in house cisterns to eat microorganisms and contaminants. The eel method, a lively defense against infusoria and debris, could also remove drowning animal matter.

Prof. Sobrero Turin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anniston Weekly Republic the Republic Anniston Gordon & Stockton Publishers and Proprietors Telephone Columbian Building Noble Street Dixie Hardyare Co Rork & Derrick The Parker House G. W. Dewberry General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the U T. C. Wilkerson Jones’ Kopje Reese Bingham Imperial Council Robinson Julius Levy Anniston National Bank Anniston, Alabama Sto W. H. McKleroy C.D. Woodruff WM. A. Mae B. W.ellborn Smith Ellborn R. F. Smith the Gaines Marble Co Cartersville Ala D. R. Gaines 19Th Quintard S. C. Houser & Wolsoncroft Thos. S. Houser & CO Daniel A. Farrell Lhutina Idrove Wells 11Th and Wilmer Morris Morrisville, Ala Bell Telephone Connection Allan Thomas’ Drug Store West Tenth Street
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