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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1916
Page
9
Members of the Woodmen of the World in Anniston will meet at their hall this afternoon at 3 o clock to attend a memorial service in memory of departed members. Visiting members are invited to join the exercises.
Omega flour remains a staple product with a long standing market presence. It has endured over seven decades without compromising its reputation and retail standing.
Sunday church events list includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Rev P C Wigley superintendent Sacred Harp singing from 10 30 a m dinner at noon afternoon singing at 1 30 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and pastor's sermon at 7 30 p m.
Readable text shows merchants on 24th Meason 15th Street owning their property and paying no rent. The fragment hints at a community or business notice regarding property rights or tenancy.
The six months old infant of Mr and Mrs Jame of Third and Mulberry Glen Addie fell from a bed on Saturday and struck its head. It was unconscious for a long time and life seemed despaired then. It later regained consciousness and the physician expects a full recovery. The report notes two big black bears arrived from Colorado and will shed their coats for summer. In Oxford Lake Park Leve loses squabs Walter Levi owned Belgian red Carneaux pigeons and twenty birds were stolen Friday night from his cote.
An advertisement urges parents to contact Carter Barby Medicine and promises $100 to those who stay in touch if their child does not recover. The notice asserts the remedy’s claimed efficacy, questions parental belief, and lists multiple individuals in Anniston to write or call for a side bottle.
Owing to the absence of Pastor Dr Hodges there will be no service at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. The evening will feature Dr George Lang delivering an illustrated lecture on the Holy Land. The Basket House near the fountain offers small fee reserved parties. call Mr Jess, Oxford 43. Velvet ice cream and drinks available at Mt Oxford Lake Park.
Revival services begin tonight at 7 30 led by Rev Marion E Robertson with an opening sermon Rev Seborne A Owen of Edwardsville will preach this week Rev Owes a familiar preacher here returns from the 1914 revival at the same church and invites all to attend praying for a great soul by revival Thomas B Roberts signs the notice
A social gathering of Elizabeth Spearman chapter No 1 0 E 8 was held at Oxford Lake on Friday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Snodgrass. The attendee list includes many couples and individuals such as Mr and Mrs Morton Klein Davis Carter Oy Snodgrass Wake field Wiche Littlejohn B Littlejohn Hill Flood Annette Flood Joe Dill Emma Dill Pearl Pierce Palett Cecilia Held and Te Beau among others.
White decorative fans priced at two dollars fifty cents, promoted as ideal graduation gifts. Ullman Bros offers a selection described as beautiful and suitable for graduates.
A Judson graduate, Mrs Mary BE Hanna daughter of the clerk of the Commissioners' court, will graduate from Judson college at Marion Alabama next week. She has been engaged by the city school board to teach in the Fifth ward school next term and has long lived in the ward, once being a pupil there.
Take a trip to Oxford Lake this afternoon for a performance by the Savoy orchestra at Oxford Lake Park. Music lovers can enjoy a choice program in the outdoor setting this afternoon.
City Court Clerk A. H. Shepperd spent Saturday in Birmingham on city court business.
Local claim that hot dogs from a park stand at Oxford Lake Park are prepared with electric heat. Wording suggests a promotional or humorous note about the cooking method and location.
Rev. James Glass of Orlando Florida, former rector of Grace church, was in town Friday visiting friends and will be remembered for his prior service at Grace church.
Former Oxford residents returning from Birmingham report many town changes and urge paving main streets for a smooth, dustless surface. Local officials tout sewer and street upgrades as essential, noting low daily costs and high property value gains.
The private ball room at the pavilion on the hill can be reserved for five dollars per night. It features new pianos and separate dress rooms for ladies and gentlemen. Floor is in fine condition. For reservations call Buot or Mr. Crees at Oxford Lake Park.
Ed Reddish, an employee at Woodstock furnace, fell twenty feet from a scaffold Friday morning and sustained serious contusions. He is resting easily at a local hospital after rapid ambulance response and medical care that were initially thought to be lifesaving.
A reflective note invites couples to enjoy the peaceful Oxford Lake Park at dawn, describing the dewy ponds and the charm of a boat ride with a preferred partner in the tranquil early hours.
Captain Frank B. White of Birmingham will headline memorial exercises at Decatur City Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The event is hosted by the Joe Wheeler chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Horace King Camp of the United Confederate Veterans.
Ww.2 Scarbrough was tried and convicted in the court yesterday on the charge of violating the prohibition law. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and given six months labor sentence. The case was appealed.
Paint glass builders supply company offers screened windows and doors priced from $1.00 with items in stock and available in Pennsylvania.
Coroner invites J. J. Haie and D. B. Hale along with the Thompson relatives to visit relatives, including the son-in-law and daughter of J. L. Murphey, during the gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Gibson of Birmingham and W. B. Ladd of Ashland, Alabama, were guests at the Alabama hotel yesterday.
The Rolle' Company of Gadsden filed a bankruptcy petition in Gadsden. Assets are listed at 5724 dollars with liabilities of 8645.99 dollars.
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