May Day service at Glen Addie Baptist Church Friday
The Glen Addie Baptist church will host a May Day service Friday at 7 20 p m with a May Pole by Sunday school children and refreshments for all. The event invites everyone to attend. Meanwhile local merchants on 15th Street note ownership of property and absence of rent. John F Williams, president of the Anniston city council, announced his bid for re election as campaign heats up. Only one aldermanic candidate has announced so far.
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Glen Addie
Hirch
Mass meeting to discuss city ordinance on picketing
A mass meeting will be held at the court house this evening to hear a discussion of the ordinance passed by Anniston city council to prevent picketing during strikes or lockouts at local industries. Several prominent figures have been invited to speak.
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Court House
Anniston City
Fern Waist receipt note with quantities and pricing
A fragmented record shows a sale of the celebrated "Fern Waist" item with a price of 81.50 and a separate bag listing 46 percent to 46. The text appears to be a shopper’s or vendor’s internal note indicating item and quantity details.
Baker Named State Chairman at Ohio Democratic Meet
Newton D. Baker secretary of war was named temporary chairman of the state convention by the arrangements committee of the state democratic central committee in Columbus. The convention will be held in Columbus on June 1.
Recorder court session faces longer than usual terms
Ida and Liddy Childs, two colored sisters, were tried for fighting and discharged. The session included several small cases and ran longer than is typical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
Ida
Liddy Childs
Ice Cream Supper At Eulaton Church Saturday
An ice cream supper is planned at the Eulaton C M Church for Saturday night May 20. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Eulaton C. M
Notice to Non Residents of Attachment in Anniston
The State of Alabama Calhoun County City Court of Anniston announces an attachment against Sara E Lapsley issued May 9 1916. The levy covers extensive real estate in Anniston including multiple blocks and lots described in the record. A. L. Sheppard Clerk issues notice dated March 17 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Alabama
Calhoun County
City Court of
Anniston
Anniston Banking & Loan Co
Sara E. Lapsley
Tyler Hill
West Annston
Anniston City Land Co
Calhoun
Lars EB. Paley
Mer
Picnic for Eastern Stars at Oxford Lake Park
Elizabeth Spearman chapter 81 Order of Eastern Stars hosts a Friday night picnic at Oxford Lake Park on May 19. All members should attend with well filled baskets and invites guests to join.
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Elizabeth Spearman
Order of Astern Stars
Oxford Lake Park
Omega Flour Maintains Reputation After 75 Years on Market
Omega flour has led the flour market for decades, remaining on sale for over seventy five years and upholding a strong reputation for quality. The brand emphasizes enduring reliability and steady performance throughout its long history.
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Omega Flour
Anniston Club Plans Doubleheader If Rain Delays Game
Manager Wade Reynolds said if today’s game is rained out, a doubleheader will be played tomorrow afternoon. The twin bill would start at 2 30 p m with Sigman and Morrison pitching for the local club.
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Wade Reynolds
Anniston
Sigman
Morrison
Local Cotton Market Quoted at 12 Percent Per Pound
The local market quoted cotton at 12 percent per pound as of 1 o clock today.
City Public Schools Set Final Exams Next Monday
Final examinations will start in the city public schools next Monday and the term will close a week from Friday.
Two youths Freed on Bond and Probation in County Jail
The two young prisoners confined in the county jail are at liberty. Jesse Smith was released on bond while Cheney Hampton received probation to prove he can behave if he tries.
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Jesse Smith
Cheney Hampton
Anniston Hardware Co Builds Private Garage Behind Store
The Anniston Hardware Co plans a private garage in the alley behind Noble Street to house its own and drummers' cars, expanding parking and storage for the store.
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The
Anniston Hardware Co
Noble Street
County Tax Board Prepares Docket For June Hearings
County tax equalization board members work this week to prepare the docket for June hearings. The session for hearing will begin on the third Monday in June.
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County Tax Equalization Board
First Presbyterian Lectures on The Holy Land by Dr Lang
The congregation awaits an illustrated Sunday night lecture by Dr George Lang on The Holy Land. Lang has traveled in Palestine and secured lantern slides to enrich the talk for all attendees.
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First Presbyterian Church
George Lang
The
Holy Land
St Elmo at the Casino impresses Oxford Lake Park crowd
St Elmo drew a pleased audience at the Oxford Lake Park Casino with Blanche Hazelton and cast delivering strong performances. William Winterhoff as St Elmo impressed, Elizabeth Montgomery as Agnes and J Laurie Irwin as Van Jiggens earned praise. A new piano and drum setup were added for improved music. St Elmo repeats tonight with a new bill Friday and Saturday. Paid in Full slated for Monday.
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Oxford Lake Park
St. Elmo
The
Park
Blanche Hazelton
William Winterhoff
Elizabeth Montgomery
Agnes
the Adventuress
Pearl Stoots
Gertrude
Chas
Patterson
J. Laurie Irwin
van Jiggens
Miss Hazelton
Edna Baril
New York
Oxford Echoes of a Humorous Double at Mirrors
Oxford residents recount a comic tale as W. M. Hawkins mistakes his own reflection for his nephew Bunk DeArman in mirror displays at a Baptist class venue. The narrative unfolds amid local social notes, weddings, visits, and parade preparations across Oxford and neighboring towns.
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Oxford
W. M. Hawkins
Fort Worth
Tex
John FitzGerald
Bunk DeArman
Hawkins
Baptist Church
Mr. Hawkins
Boy Scouts Sell Chautauqua Tickets Citywide
Scouts divide Anniston and nearby areas into districts and sell Chautauqua tickets, aiding attendance. Troop 7 in Osama repairs city hall roof and assists Epworth League delegates. Birmingham Scouts help veterans at a local event, showing the organization’s community service value.
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Anniston
Viet City
Oxanna
Ola Oxanna
Dow
Osama
Duffichlé
Scouts of
Birmingham
Dean's Kidney Pills Helped Anniston Man
G W Jones of 484 Fourteenth St Anniston says kidney trouble caused sharp back pain and dull spirits. After using about a box and a half of Deans Kidney Pills his back strength returned and kidneys work regularly, with improved energy. Price 50c at all stores.
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Idney
Dean
Anniston
G. W. Jones
Pine
Fourteenth Sts
Save
Deen
Mr. Jones
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Tanlac credited for relief in Birmingham girl
Mrs. J P Westbrooks of 2608 Thirtieth Avenue North Birmingham praises Tanlac after her eleven year old daughter Afreel suffers long with indigestion chest pains and nervous exhaustion. After three bottles Afreel sleeps well eats normally and has gained weight showing marked improvement.
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Tanlac
J. P. Westbrooks
Thirtieth Avenue
Birmingham
Afreel
Taniac
Ansel
Ansel Weatbrooks
Anniston
Scarbrough Drug Co
Merrellton
W. D. Nixon
Oxford
Calhoun Drug Co
Piedmont
W. T. Moody & Son
Reegheh inspector at Anniston Ordnance plant accepts shells
The inspector at the Anniston Ordnance Company plant is accepting shells turned out there. This should reassure investors who doubted the plant’s success and suggests enough shells will be accepted to permit a first shipment soon.
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Reegheh
Anniston Ordnance Company
Burrows Is Again Elected to Office
Burrows retains the office after another election, with continuation notes on political tenure. The text also discusses Dr. Daniel’s remarks on success, opportunity, and personal conduct influencing earthly careers, warning against fatalism and misfortune.
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Burrows
Daniel
Negro boy fined for trousers theft at pressing club
Jewel Mundly a negro boy was arraigned in the recorder s court this morning charged with stealing a pair of trousers from a pressing club. He was fined 2.50 dollars and costs.
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Jewel Mundly
Recorders Court
City Firemen Celebrate Strong Monthly Record
Firemen praise the month’s performance with only three small fires since the month began, viewing it as an exceptionally good record despite the few incidents.
Pendergrass and neighbors share weekend visits
Mr and Mrs J H Pendergrass of Ebulaton visited relatives this weekend. Rev W M Hall preached to the mothers on Sunday. Grave yard workers joined Cane Creek on Saturday. Ernest Greene of Ragland visited with Mrs L E Burford. O Dell and Meads attended Providence singing. Mrs N J Paul returned from a week with her daughter Mrs D T Simpson. Burford, Simpson, Formwalt, Macon and Haynes listed on alok. Frank Parrish bought an auto.
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J. H. Pendergrass
Ebulaton
W. M. Hall
Cane Creek
Ernest Greene
Ragland
L. EB. Burford
W. T. O'Dell
Paul Meads
Providence
G. L. Formwalt
J. P. Macon
Bob Haynes
Alok
Frank Parrish
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Bagley & Stanley Undertakers
Stanley
City News
Ullman Bros
IY Police Court
Base
Rome
Shepperd
Oxford Department
Ethel Toland
Alabama Baptist
M. H. Toland
Gray Street
Mary Lou Gilbert
J. W. Gillam
Orangeburg
Florida Pinson
Grogan
Leslie Nuptial
Coldwater Baptist Church
Clifford Leslie
Cleo Grogan
P. M. Nelson
Talladega
Duby Leslie
Sarah Bright
Madge Grogan
Ola Leslie
Mary Forney Hughes
Tuscaloosa
L. R. Pearce
Munford
Mage i Bagley
Houston” ‘Smith
George Pierce
Belcher
J. M. Mima
Louisiana
Mral Smith
Arthur Harrison
M. H. Talend
Miller Wade
Ruth Wade
Delta
Sid Smyth
New Mexico
Dis
Bettie Foster
Annie Swann
Mt. Pleasant, Team
W. B. Melton
Choccolocco Street
Rexall
Scouts OF City
Lisen
Shelia
Savoy
Tyrone PO
John Nedham
Paramount
Cleo Ridgely
Wallace Reid
Love Mask
H. C. Rowland
Howard Estabrook
Bliss Milford
Kathryn Browne-Decker
Helen Eddy
Chatchie News
Robinson's Book Store
Woodrutt Feed Co
Star Office
Woodruff Feed Co
Marengo County
Alabama
J. Torbert
Noble St
Iporsale
Lapsley Ave
Carter Music CO
Starr
Ben Carter
Smyth Mercantile Co
Ala
Scarborough
McCaskey, Sterne Grocery Co
North Noble
Christine Ave
C. H. Young
Anniston City National Bank
Shields
Ivanhoe Mfg. Co
St. Louis
Model City Mills
Blackwell, Agee & Bibb
Lucy Burdett
Noble
Sanitary Co
Dth Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
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