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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
4
For Coroner W M Franka for Commissioner 2nd District X H Bagley and for Commissioner 4th District Ira J Davis the slate is filed. The announcement lists candidates seeking county offices and outlines the election context.
The Tredegar Mineral Railroad, running from Jacksonville to the East & West railroad, is bought by A. T. London and associates. The new owners plan a ten mile extension to Anniston beginning next year, with potential Seaboard Air Line use.
Community leaders push a street fair in Talladega as a proper civic event to boost local culture and local commerce. The proposal envisions an annual festival with vendors music and neighborhood participation across downtown streets.
Jerry Bimpson known as Socklens Jer ry is a Kansas senate candidate. He courted Democratic voters in a close campaign, aiding fusion Democrats and Populists who may gain a legislative majority, which could secure his election. The piece also notes regional Alabama city rivalry and growth before praising Birmingham and its street fair.
The speaker asserts the Tredegar Mineral extension matters more than who funds it and expects a sale of the road to proceed within six to twelve months. The piece notes Booker T. Washington followers growing and comments on race views and colonial conflicts, including Otis in the Philippines.
The besieged Mafeking faces hunger as relief forces are urged to bring extra rations. Amid national debate, Clark of Montana is identified as a senator despite senate opposition. An acting governor is praised as a reliable fallback. The ice trust described as a cold hearted combine arising from watered stock. Anniston invites inspection and comparison.
Henry R. Richars of Willseyville New York says a chronic chest sore healed after using Banner Salve and endorses it highly. The ad endorses Elam Drug Co and local merchants Boyer Shelnutt & Murphy offering related services.
Board of pension examiners for Calhoun county will meet in Anniston on June 4 for ten days. Applicants must appear in person and file as required by law. Sessions proceed by beats with dates through June 15. Signatures M. T. Lepperrer and J. F. Walker.
Good tenants sought for two story brick building on West Eleventh Street opposite carpet mill. Recently repaired, first class condition with two large store rooms and tenement rooms upstairs. Stores 10 monthly, rooms 2 monthly, payable in advance. Apply to R. H. Cobb 104 East Tenth Street. Also notices for laundry, beef roasts, and livery stable.
Enterprising merchants advertise Merchants Trading Stamps awarded with every 10 cent cash purchase. Shoppers paste stamps into a book provided for that purpose and collect until a goal is reached.
The Elam Drug Co and conductors distribute round trip tickets at 20¢ with a 15¢ coupon for boat hire or rides. Tickets allow continuous round trips along the line but deter looping beyond terminals. 10¢ tickets cover Oxford to the Lake, with a 10¢ privilege. J M Ragan handles sales. An 15 mile open car ride option costs all cash with no charter tickets and no Sunday 10¢ round trips between noon and 6 pm.
Regular coupon tickets sell for 18 for $1.00 allowing rides anywhere on the line or between points. A 2 for $1.00 option covers any portion where a five cent fare is charged. A monthly ticket strip sells for $2.50 covering any portion of the line for the issuing calendar month and not transferable.
Transfer tickets at 5 cents are sold only to conductors for cash in exchange for other tickets. Tickets cover transfer between Anniston and Oxford lines and are issued for use on the specified car lines.
Extra cars will run each Sandy afternoon and evening 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 pledges best efforts to provide good service for the 1900 season and hopes for substantial patronage from the Lake Line throughout the year.
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