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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

5

Satisfying report on Mrs Sproull after surgery

The condition of Mrs Miller Sproull who underwent a serious operation yesterday was reported as satisfactory given the severity and her weakened state. Friends crowd the hospital for news. she is a well liked city matron. Also noted: Hillyer Robinson recovering from appendicitis and soon to receive visitors. Funeral floral tokens sent to the family of the late husband and father. A singing event is planned at Lloyd's Chapel on Sunday at 1 30 pm with W D Cheatwood Laney brothers M J Doss among the performers.

Sproull Miller Sproull Hillyer Robinson Lloyd’s Chapel W. D. Cheatwood Laney Brothers M. J. Doss

All Day Singing Planned at Pour Mile Church

An all day singing is planned at Pour Mile church on the third Sunday in May the 21st. The program lists notable singers including Prof. Austin Hazelwood of Pellity C M Mathern of Anniston M Smith of Jacksonville RL D Rowell of Anniston and singing classes Glen Addie West Anniston and Profile. The public is invited to attend bring song books and baskets.

Pour Mile Church Frame Austin Hazelwood Pellity C. M. Mathern Anniston

Preparations Complete for Aniston Masked Carnival at Club Hall

Preparations finished for a masked carnival at the Anniston Athletic Club hall on Wilmer avenue. The hall is decorated and a large crowd of masked revelers is expected.

Cotton Market Quoted at 42 7 8e Per Pound

Spot cotton in the local market today stood at 42 7 8e per pound. The advance or decline of prices could not be determined from the fragment.

Hotel Arrivals From Across the State

Guests from Gadsden, Attalla, Talladega Springs, Tuscaloosa, Jasper, Birmingham and Montgomery checked in at local hotels yesterday. Names listed include J B Cottle FP M Smith J H Wood T C Bankes K Kennedy J R Cary A J Horton D R Rogers J L Griffith J Davis W Ramage and others.

State J. B. Cottle Gadsden FP. M. Smith J. H. Wood T. C. Bankes Attalla J. B. Wood Talladega Springs Ki. K. Kennedy Tuscaloosa J. R. Cary Jasper A. J. Horton D. R. Rogers J. L. Griffith J. Davis Birmingham J. W. Ramage Montgomery

Omega Flour Maintains Longstanding Market Reputation

Omega flour has led the flour market for over seventy five years, sustaining a high reputation through ongoing availability and steady quality. The brand emphasizes consistent performance and trusted status among consumers.

Omega Flour

Richmond Man Here on Visit with Friends

John A. Godden of Richmond Virginia born in 1918 is spending the day in the city with friends and visiting local spots.

Richmond John A. Godden

City to repair Noble and Tenth streets paving

Mayor Wikle announced plans to contract bitulithic paving repair on Noble and Tenth streets in the business district. He noted numerous holes and heavy traffic demand a smoother surface as Quintard and Leighton avenues are resurfaced.

Quintard Leighton Wikle Noble Tenth

Kilby Speech Delights Veterans at Reunion in Birmingham

Lieut. Gov. Thomas E. Kilby returned from Birmingham where his speech at the veterans reunion drew wide quotes from Southern papers and unanimous applause from attendees who heard him.

Thomas BE. Kilby Birmingham Gov. Kilby

Gadeden Journal Editor Visits Anniston

W. McCullough managing editor of the Gadeden Journal was a distinguished visitor in Anniston Tuesday evening.

RE. W. McCullough Gadeden Journal Anniston

An nistonians Attend UCV Reunion in Birmingham

Judge James Crean and Deputy Marshal Make joined An nistonians in Birmingham for the UCV reunion today.

James Crean Marshall Make Annistonians Birmingham

Revenue officer in town to confer on illicit distilling cases

Capt. J. B. Edwards, a revenue officer to Gadeden, visited today and conferred with U. S. Commissioner Randolph regarding several illicit distilling cases that have arisen recently.

J. B. Edwards Gadeden U. S Randolph

Wives and Mothers Learn Vinol Health Remedy Claim

A local druggist ad touts Vinol as a non secret constitutional remedy to bolster family health. The notice urges wives and mothers to consider diet and early signs of run down conditions in children, implying strong local demand.

Cross Scarbrough Tolehie Rover

Oxford Hosts Morning Bowling Party For Visiting Guest

Mrs Frank Butenshan hosts a morning bowling party by the lake in Oxford for Mrs H V Parrish of Nashville as she visits for the reunion. The event features planned by Mrs Betenshon with guests including Prof Frank B Woodruff of Woodruff S C arriving from Birmingham. Other reunion attendees include Dr Jim Ligon of Heflin and R H Davenport’s home improvements noted.

Oxford Frank Butenshan the Lake H. V. Parrish Nashville Frank B. Woodruff Woodruff, S. C Birmingham John FitzGerald Anniston Woodruff Palmetto State

Pledge Drive Sparks Loyal Legion Support for Reunion

Courtinnad Prem Peer bert praised a pledge to serve the country if needed and won strong endorsement from the Loyal Legion. Delegations from Memphis Tennessee and Tulsa Oklahoma worked to secure pledges for their cities as talks predict a spirited contest to select the next reunion city this afternoon.

Bert Loyal Legion Memphis Tenn Tulsa Okla

The Love Mask and Capitol Square Veterans News

The Love Mask romance from the Lasky company stars Cleo Ridge lty and Wallace Held with a plot of gold rush life, disguise, and a sheriff torn by love. In Capitol Square, a 1566 piece massed patriotic concert honors veterans as the Confederate Memorial Association meets. Forrest cavalry officers are elected, with several state and regional leaders named for duties.

Kate Kenner California Lasky Company Paramount Cleo Ridgelty Wallace Held Ravey Capitol Square Confederate Southern Memorial Association United Confederate Veterans Forrest Cavalry Baxter Smith Chattanooga Pirot Missinsippi River W. A. Collier Memphis Mississippi John N. Simperer Dallas Tex Pee Wee Valley Alabama BR. BE

English Deputy Commissioner shelters widow in burning ritual tale

In colonial India Kerry Dickson aids Janira Teura Ooki daughter of Ram Dass. Janira is forced to join a husband’s funeral fire but escapes to Dickson’s bungalow in English garb. Ram Dass protests to police as a kidnapping claim. A fire destroys the bungalow leaving the girl unrecognizable.

Kerry Dickson Ilenary Wooodreff India Janira Teura Ooki Dickson England Ram Dass Dicksen

Mexican Troops Mobilize on the Border

Reported mobilization of Mexican troops near the border stirs debate as Carranza weighs action. Passo Lopes, charged with killing nineteen Americans, remains imprisoned in Chihuahua with efforts underway to bring him to trial.

Passo Lopes Americana Chihuahua

Terror Sweep Near Columbus Reports Mexican Bandits

May 17 report tells of rampaging bands attacking Chinese and Mexicans near Columbus New Mexico. American troops withdraw Friday. next day a Chinese tent colony is attacked with many killed amid looting and revenge for loot. Casas Grandes village outbreak pressures Col Cabell to bar soldiers from entering.

Columbus, N. M United Sates Casas Grandes Col. Cabell

Second American Punitives Retreat from Coahuila

The expedition that pushed into northern Coahuila is reported retreating toward the Rio Grande. Col Sibley orders bring back forces to within two days march of the border. Unclear if reinforcements follow or if pursuit yields no gains. Cowboys report Glen Springs raiders recross the border toward the Asserssefde area east of Dogu Lee.

Marathon Tex Coahuila Rio Grande Sibley Glen Springs Dogu Lee

Silent tributes honor memory of Dr Reweark in Anniston

The town paid tribute to Dr Reweark whose life touched many as a physician and friend. Judges, mayors, and citizens praised his courage, honesty, and generosity, noting he was “the soul of courtesy and the tongue of truth” and will be deeply missed by families and colleagues alike.

Hener Ioe Rowreck Virginia C. Boreau Rewcork Anniston Anniston Seftere G. BK. Randolph Dr. Rewiek Fivret Wikle Sid Beweerk A. L. Tyler Ceid Dr. Reweeark

Notable Anniston Figures Honor Dr Bework

In reminiscences former residents praise Dr Bework for generosity and character. M Reynolds notes his wealth of kindness and deep esteem from family. Judge Coleman Captain Bell and many others recall his long service and civic ties in Anniston.

Thomas W. Coleman, Jr A. W. Bell A. H. Shepperd W. Hi. Weatherly Thomas KE. Kilby James Keith, Jr

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