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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1901
Page
8
A standout social afternoon at Mrs. Harry Shepperd’s home featured a six handed card game and roses, sweet peas, palms, and ferns. Prizes went to Mrs. Howard Sexton and Miss Kemie Noble, followed by ices and refreshments. Miss Fannie Hunnieut returned to Heflin this morning.
Talladega Springs anticipates a lively season with enhanced social programs. A new dancing pavilion string band bowling tennis and ample space promise healthful recreation as Birmingham Montgomery and Anniston visitors converge for the season.
The annual Grand Concert at An niston College drew over six hundred attendees and showcased voice piano violin and mandolin pieces, readings and recitations. Notable performers included Miss Myrtle Robson Miss Wirta Robinson Miss Hattie Allan and Miss Merrell Frank. The event signaled future triumphs and preceded the 1901 Commencement with diplomas and an oration by Dr. M B Wharton of Eufaula.
The ad touts Foley's Hooey and Tar as a universal remedy that cures in early stages and comforts even severe cases. It warns to take no substitute and lists McElreath Drug Co as the supplier.
A dated advertisement lists Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for colds and sore throats. It also promotes The One Day Cold Cure and Keraxott's Chocolates Laxative Omnive as cures with a mock medical tone.
The Southern Railway offers reduced round trip tickets to Memphis Tennessee for the United Confederate Veterans reunion May 28 1901. Tickets from beyond 200 miles sell May 25 26 27. within 200 miles sell May 27 28 29 30 1901. Return by June 4 1901 with optional extension to June 19 1901 for a 50 cent fee. Contact local Southern Railway agents for details.
The Queen and Crescent System south of Meridian opened on October 28 for a rapid Meridian to Shreveport timetable with lines to Texas. Southern Railway fast train No. 37 links to the Q C, cutting travel time to Texas to seven to twelve hours and offering the quickest route west. Ticket agents can provide details on the new service.
James Levy merchant tailor announces new spring samples in the Columbian Building on Noble Street. The collection features ar r arr woolens and latest weaves in domestic and imported fabrics, in fashionable colors.
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