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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
5
The rain that fell last night was general across the county and farmers say it came just in time to save many crops from destruction. Merchants advertise screen windows and doors at prices from 25c to 1.00 and up. PAINT GLASS BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. 8-6t.
Cotton reached the thirteen cent mark in Anniston today for the first time in many months. The piece notes prices for various goods and a postponed meeting of the Wednesday Club due to a death, plus local stock offering and a golf tournament result at the Country Club with Fred Tyler winning first prize and Ward Rose second.
The masked carnival at the Athletic Club hall is postponed to tomorrow night with new features planned. It will attract many youths in machine costumes and is highly anticipated by the community.
Omega flour stands at the head of all four brands and has been on the market for more than seventy five years, maintaining a high reputation without interruption.
Candidates who entered the primary must file supplementary expense accounts with the judge of probate within ten days after the election. The Corrupt Practice Act requires two statements for each candidate, one before and one after the primary. Failure to file both statements is a corrupt practice and punishable.
Charles D. Kline declares his bid for mayor of Anniston Alabama in the Democratic primary. He pledges to keep city expenses within revenues, run the Recorder's Court for justice not revenue, promote growth, create a children’s park, support welfare movements, and foster city state and national holiday participation.
A medical figure in Oxford, Dr Bowcock, aged 51, died recently with his funeral set for the next day. He aided St Luke's hospital by securing an X-ray unit and treated patients from across the South. Survived by wife Miss Jennie Sands and children Virginia, Charlee Stuart, and Margaret Stuart Bowcock, he leaves a Richmond, Virginia family and siblings. Burial at Hillside with many local pallbearers.
L L Scarborough announces candidacy for mayor of Anniston subject to city executive committee action. The filing signals a formal bid and alignment with party or procedural steps required by local governance.
City candidate L. H. Hollingsworth announces his bid for the First Ward council seat in Anniston. He pledges to serve all residents if elected and asks for Democratic Party support to advance his candidacy.
Former Councilman L B Holingsworth leads the field in the race for city council. He served in the last administration and represented his constituents with satisfaction, signaling a strong bid in the upcoming municipal honors.
Friends learn Hillyer Robinson is recovering well from an emergency operation for appendicitis performed yesterday at St. Luke's Hospital. He fell ill Sunday night and surgery was deemed necessary. Rev. William Griff will preach at Peaceburg next Sunday.
A large crowd attended the Haxtelton Players last night at Oxford Lake Casino. Miss Hazelton and Winterhoft drew thunderous applause on their first park appearance. Old favorites Montgomery and Stotts enchanted the audience as Patterson remained a hit. Baby Mine and St. Elmo highlighted the program with Winterhoff in the title role on Wednesday and Thursday.
Lieutenant Governor Kilby honors veterans with a tribute to President Wilson and Confederate heroes. Speakers include W. N. Brandon and M. B. Dunaway as Kilby urges peace, eradicating illiteracy, and southern progress while praising Confederate leaders and the valor of soldiers.
Savoy presents The Vital Question a Blue Ribbon feature arguing that marriage should be based on love not nobler motives. It contends a woman should not sacrifice own wifehood prospects to help others even for dear ones. Screening note mentions Savoy tomorrow.
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