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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
14
A promotional note invites readers to obtain twenty five street car tickets or twenty five soda water checks for 25e. Enquiries directed to Aniston Coupon Co at Robinson Book Store 17 tf.
Executrix Berris J. Houser announces probate letters testamentary granted April 28 1900 by Judge Crook Calhoun County. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred. Dated May 4 1900.
Proclaiming focus on candy, the shop asserts a full stock of confections at Noble Street with extensive variety and readiness for customers.
Mr H E Swift representative of J Murdoch Wholesaler Drugstore Parkersburg WV touts Kermot s Black Cherry for cholera diarrhea and stomach issues claiming complete cure after one dose and endorses it as best remedy on the market through King Plumbing Tin and Iron Work Anniston No 11 W Lith St Herricks ad style note
The piece critiques frontal assaults as wasteful and risky. It cites history of costly charges under heavy fire, praising officers who avoid such tactics while warning that even brave men cannot justify massed open attacks. It argues for more prudence in command decisions despite past bravura successes.
A lemon grove of 1000 acres in San Diego County California is described as the world's largest. It began in 1890 with 170 acres planted and has been added to annually to reach its current size.
St. Louis city council passes a bill charging three cents to passengers who must stand. The measure aims to offset crowded cars and improve service for riders who stand during trips.
The Southern Railway offers reduced rail fares to Louisville Kentucky for the United Confederate Veterans annual reunion on May 30 to June 3 1900. Tickets depart from Tennessee May 25 29 and 30 and from other points May 27 28 and 29 with return options through June 10 1900, and a possible extension to June 25 1900 with conditions. Shipping and sleeping car info available from local agents.
Confederate veterans reunion in Louisville Kentucky on May 30 1900 sponsored by Southern Railway offering round trip tickets at one cent per mile. Travel through East Tennessee mountains and Kentucky Blue Grass regions past Lookout Mountain Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge. For details contact any Southern Railway agent or Coe Jackson Traveling Passenger Agent in Ringseham Alabama
Haunt themed prompt collection by Ed Mondson and Anderson features promptix examples and a contact line reading phone 35-3 for inquiries. The item presents as a brief catalog entry for haunting related services.
In Birmingham on May 21 three lawsuits at 20 000 damages each were filed over the Dim mick pipe place accident of May 2. H D Brown and J A Oliver filed in city court, while D Patillo sued in circuit court, alleging employer status with the Dimmick company and injuries from the roof collapse that dropped workers about fifty feet. The paper also notes ongoing sale prices at Anstey’s old stand for shoes hats and gentlemen’s furnishings.
Anniston resident Bb. T. Mayne reports his twelve year old son ran away on May 1st and has not been heard from since. The boy is described as plain dresser with a cap red-checked shirt tie dark trousers light complexion light hair blue eyes and a full face.
The advertisement promotes Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a one day cold cure for cold in the head and sore throat. It claims rapid relief and includes the product name, form, and remedy usage.
A nostalgic note reports Kermott's Chocolates containing laxative quinine used for head cold and sore throat. Children reportedly take them like candy, reflecting unsafe dosing practices and popular remedies of the era.
The Southern railway publicizes summer homes and resorts from Asheville to Lookout Mountain and Virginia springs. A folder titled Summer Homes and Resorts describes over a thousand hotels and boarding houses with board rates and railroad fares. Write to assistant general passenger agent A. Benscoter in Chattanooga, Tennessee for a copy.
To Western North Carolina between the Blue Ridge and Alleghanies lies Asheville in a beautiful valley. The passage praises its climate scenery and healthful valley and notes convenient schedules and very low rates to Asheville via Southern Railway for tourists and seekers.
Southern railway offers reduced round trip fares from all lines to Asheville North Carolina for the Southern Students Conference hosted by YMCA workers and the Young Women’s Christian Association. Tickets valid June 13 14 15 16 with return by June 28 1900.
Arrangements made with Louisville and Nashville for a special train carrying the Alabama Division of Confederate Veterans to Louisville Kentucky The schedule lists departures from Montgomery Calera Birmingham Deratar Athens and Nashville and arrival in Louisville May 30th The Major General Commanding prescribes total movement to Alabama Headquarters upon arrival with Lt Gen Jones signing for the adjutant general and chief of staff
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