Veterans head to United Confederate reunion in the Magic City
Civil War veterans departed this morning for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Birmingham. The group, trusting good health and work ability, aimed to attend the convention, fearing it may be their last such opportunity. Sam P. Kennedy, who won the primary for president of the Public Service Commission, visited town and received congratulations from many friends.
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Hittingham
United Confederate Veterans
Magic City
Sam P. Kennedy
Public Service Commission
Wednesday Club Meeting at Alabama Hotel Parlor
The Wednesday Club will meet at the Alabama hotel parlors at 4 o clock on Wednesday afternoon. All members are urged to attend.
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Alabama
Sawyer Caudle Trip Through Georgia South Carolina
Ben Sawyer and S M Caudle departed for a ten day journey through Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina combining business with pleasure and planning to be away from the city.
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Ben Sawyer
S. M Caudle
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Circuit Court Convenes With Heavy Docket Reported
The circuit court convened today with many cases on the docket likely delaying work for nearly three weeks. Non jury cases will be heard this week, garnishment matters dominating today’s docket.
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Sedge Merril
Omega Flour Leads Market for Over Seven Decades
Omega flour has stood at the head of all flour in the market for more than seventy five years, maintaining a longtime high reputation without failure.
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Omega Flour
Out of Town Guests Register at Local Hotels
The following visitors stayed in local hotels yesterday. W H Boozer of Rock Run J K Gibson of Hartford C R Heath of Jacksonville J G McDonald of Birmingham J G Woodruff of Alexandria G L Hall of Gadsden A L Morton and G W Morton of Alabama City.
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W .H. Boozer
Rock Run
J. K. Gibson
Hartford
C. R. Heath
Jacksonville
J. G. McDonald
Birmingham
J. G. Woodruff
Alexandria
G. L. Hall
Gadsden
A. L. Morton
G. W. Morton
Alabama City
Cotton Market Update with Corset Prices
Cotton Ware quotes 12 cents in local market today as corset prices range from £1.50 to $2.50 in the current market report.
Noted Andiston Doctor Bowcock Early Pneumonia Sickness
Friends of Dr. R. L. Bowcock report his illness with pneumonia remains serious and unchanged. A respected physician in Andiston, he is widely admired for his medical skill and is the subject of widespread concern.
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R. L. Bowcock
Andiston
Candidates file final campaign expense statements
Several candidates filed final expense statements today but many have not yet filed. The law requires all candidates to submit a final expenses statement within ten days after the primary election.
KLINE Seeks Anniston Mayor Post in Democratic Primary
CHAS. D. KLINE announces candidacy for mayor of Anniston Alabama. He pledges fiscal prudence, court administration, civic unity, economic growth, a children’s park, welfare support, and active participation in national and state holidays, subject to the Democratic primary.
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Recorder's Court
Anniston
Ala
Akin Seeks Service Proof for Confederate Pension at Oxford
The article notes Joel Wesley Akin seeking to prove Confederate service for a pension. Attorney S K Duncan asks for information on Capt. Bowie’s Taviadegh company comrades Mustered at Talladega and paroled at Columbus Mississippi. Local social items follow with visits and events in Oxford, including church Mother’s Day observances and guests from Texas.
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Oxford
Joel Wesley Akin
Wes Akin
Waldron
Ark
Confederacy
K. Duncanh
Capt. Bowie
Jim Opley
Sith Wars
Rafe Mitchell
Hugh Singleton
John Mayo
Dick Waters
Bob Vaughn
Jack Pruett
Oscar
Henry Jenkins
Talladega
Columbus
Miss
The Great Pearl Tangle in a Modiste Shop Comedy
In the Triangle Keystone feature The Great Pearl Tangle a fashion shop becomes the scene of a jewel swap plot. Imitation pearls replace real ones and change hands as Gribbon and Minta Durfee figure in a light melodrama of theft and mistaken exchange.
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Triangle-Keystone
Harry Gribbon
Gribbon
Minta Durfee
Sam Bernard
Miss Durfee
Sam
Weather Summary for Anniston Alabama May 15 1916
Fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions. Temperature details show the highest and lowest since yesterday noon, with mean values for the 24 hours and the normal for the date. Precipitation data include totals for the day and year to date, plus sunrise and sunset times. R H Dean. observer.
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Anniston
Ala
Announcement of Mayoral Candidacy in Anniston by L L Scarborough
L L Scarborough announces candidacy for mayor of Anniston subject to the city executive committee action. The statement names Scarborough as the candidate and references the formal nominating process.
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Anniston
Haselton Company to Present Baby Mine at Park Tonight
The Haselton Company returns with Baby Mine at the park tonight with leading man William Wisterhoff and actress Elizabeth Montgomery among the cast. Miss Meaiiien brings two stars to Birmingham, and the show promises lively impersonations and a happy homecoming atmosphere. Curtain at eight thirty ten cents.
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Eby
William Wisterhoff
Chas
Pat
Rem
J. Lou
Tess
Miss Meaiiien
Pear
Stotts Erntie
Sweet Singer
Athletic skills not essential for motion picture success
A girl recounts childhood scenes and argues athletic prowess is helpful but not essential for becoming a film actress. She stresses the core talent is the ability to move an audience emotionally, with healthful habits aiding performance without guaranteeing stardom.
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Joeremna
Revivalist Pruett to Aid Sylacauga Methodist Service
Reverend L. Pruett of McCoy Memorial Church spends the week in Sylacauga assisting at a revival in the Methodist church. He plans to return to Anniston later this week for the Starr Graphophone demonstration. Ben Carter offers demonstrations to friends Monday through Thursday.
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8. L. Pruett
McCoy Memorial Church
Sylacauga
Anniston
Ben Carter
Lost pocket book near court house with cash and passes
A pocket book containing 12 to 14 dollars, passes over several railroads and papers were lost near the court house last Friday. Return to Star office for reward or call 148. A bundle of keys should be handed to J B Rivers to leave at the post office.
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Fieet National Bank
McClurkin
Star Office
Court House
Southern
Alabama Great Southern
Tennessee
Alabama & Georgia
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Aleo
Robinson's Book Store
Noble Street
Pfield
Woodruff Feed Co
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Noble St
Hampshire
W. EB. Sears
R-3
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McCaskey, Sterne Grocery Co
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15Th
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