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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
4
For Tax Collector dD Z Clombett. For Tax Assessor Dave B Burns. For Commissioner 1st District X H Bagley. For Commissioner 4th District Ira J Davis.
The piece links democracy to majority rule within the party and nation, describing democracy as the binding doctrine in Republican governance and national potential. It emphasizes the role of unity and the strength of democratic process in shaping policy and leadership.
The Spanih Aner con vet tans of Anniston plan a reunion in the city and hope invitations will be accepted. They expect a cordial welcome and urge timely confirmation from attendees.
The Star endorses the formation of the Anniston Pedestrian Association noting it can greatly aid the city and expressing hope for broad and enthusiastic membership from the public.
Proportion to age and population show the South's merit, with Anniston rivaling larger cities in industrial advancement. The article highlights the achievements of Anniston residents in recent months.
The piece notes Democrats favor a primary over a convention for choosing a congressional candidate in the district. It cites Talladega Mountain Home urging a primary, arguing conventions are unfair since counties with the largest white vote have the least representation in the convention.
Clark of Montana secured his senate appointment while the governor was absent, taken by the lieutenant governor. Governor Smith denounces the move as disgraceful and urges the senate to act on resolutions to remove him. Clark apparently anticipated the resignation and the looming refusal, making the affair a shocking political gambit.
In Ashland Clay county mayor B. Allen and councilmen M. W. Whatley A. A. Northen W. Holdridge RW Manning were elected. Lineville chose mayor H. J. Willingham and councilmen W. B. Smith S J Gay J A Bell E Swift. Talladega coal firm shipped carload product to Paris exposition. Lineville citizen and Populist treasurer candidate died. TP Mebarg graduates and plans to practice in Weavers.
Straw hats arrived this morning in stock 20 dozen priced at 25 and 50 cents each plus men s fine Split and Mackinaw Straws. Allman Bros advertise Shelnutt and company as their undertakers with local service and prompt delivery.
An old advertisement promotes The One Day Cold Cure from Kermott's Chocolates claiming relief for cold symptoms including a sore throat. It advises giving a small corrective dose to children, reflecting period medicine practices.
Local business listing for King Manufacturing Co at West Eleventh Street offering plumbing gas steam and hot water heating tin work and repairs with prompt attention.
A claim touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Snine as a remedy for cold in the head and sore throat. The advertisement urges users to take them like candy, suggesting a rapid cure.
Two story brick building opposite carpet mill offers two store rooms 22 by 50 feet with counters and shelving and ten upstairs tenement rooms. Suitable for boarding house or light housekeeping. Stores $10 monthly, rooms $2 monthly, advance payment. Apply to city real estate agents or R H Cobb 104 East Tooth street.
The article notes Anniston faced a harsh winter in 98-99 with high coal use. It claims last winter was milder and Donahoo & Co. reports coal sales increased about twenty five percent over the prior season due to attentive service and good coal quality.
The board of pension examiners for Calhoun county will meet in Anniston on June 4 and continue for ten days. Applicants must appear in person and file required applications. Schedule lists beats and dates from June 4 through June 15 with various assigned beats and days.
Local merchants advertise Merchants Trading Stamps issued with each ten cent cash purchase. Shoppers paste stamps into a dedicated book provided for the program and redeem later when the book is full.
Elam Drug Co. sells special round trip tickets at 20¢ with a 15¢ coupon for boat hire bathing or round rides. Tickets allow one fare each direction end to end but not continuous full-line trips unless boarding at terminals. Also 10¢ tickets for Oxford to the Lake with a 10¢ coupon. A 14 mile open car round trip for 10¢ is allowed for riders not alighting, with no tickets accepted and no Sunday round trips between noon and 6 pm.
Regular coupon tickets sell at 13 for 1 dollar valid for any one ride across the line or between intermediate points. A 24 for 1 dollar coupon also covers any portion where a five cent cash fare applies. Monthly ticket offers 52 trips over any portion for 2 dollars fifty cents, valid only in the issuing calendar month and not transferable.
Transfer tickets sold only to conductors for transfers between Anniston and Oxanna and between Oxford and Anniston. Tickets are not for any other use and no other ticket is exchanged for them.
Open cars will run each Sunday afternoon and evening to comfortably carry visitors to Oxford Lake. Special cars may be engaged at reasonable rates. An illuminated car is available for evening parties.
The management pledges to place the Lake Line in good order for the season of 1900 and to do everything possible to merit a large patronage that is hoped will be accorded this year.
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