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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
2
We are doing more work and making more money than any other laundry because we do better work and give better service in every way. ANNISTON Stream LAUNDRY, Corner Twelfth and Noble streets.
King Manufacturing Co at 11 West Eleventh Street offers plumbing gas steam and hot water heating work and tin repairs with prompt attention. The ad urges readers to have repairs performed by the firm.
A farmer found a stone in Bay Ridge that closely resembles a potato in size color and form with eyes. Measured at 64 inches long and nine inches in circumference the object weighs about 2 pounds and is thought to be a petrified potato preserved by nature.
The Ben Nevis observatory on the highest British peak reports distinct weather contrasts over 13 years. Clear periods see almost no rain on the mountain, while continuous fog yields about one inch of daily rainfall. The study notes a persistent barometric pressure excess in clear weather and says fog equals cloud in climate terms.
Statistics indicate total paper consumption across the British Isles amounts to 1 047 000 tons annually. This figure reflects broad usage in industry and domestic sectors, highlighting substantial demand for pulp and paper products.
A short Chicago Democrat pundit line notes that great men inspire improvement and suggests people strive for higher conduct rather than emulate fame. The remark frames character over celebrity and urges personal betterment.
There will be an adjourned term of the circuit court beginning Monday June 4 1900 and continuing two weeks. All civil causes now at issue will be disposed of. All parties interested will please take notice. I KE Watesoy Circuit Clerk.
A list of jurors drawn for the adjourned term of circuit court in this city runs from June 4 to June 16. The first week includes multiple jurors across beats 1 through 19 with names such as J. L. Boozer, G. W. Arnold, J. Lloyd, W. P. Costley, J. J. Scott, Noah Stephens, R. Love, J. P. Nunnelly, H. Tite, J. Cobb, E. Clark, J. Chandler, W. Scott, and Berry Britt.
Postmaster L. T. Smith with his enterprise arranged to obtain the government forecast and will soon display weather flags and bulletins for public use. The ad promotes Ker mix Chocolates Laxative Quinine One Day Cola Cure for cold in head and sore throat.
The article extols western North Carolina known as the Land of the Sky with a dry healthy climate. It spotlights Asheville as the highest city east of Denver with 12 000 residents and wealth from estates like George W Vanderbilt's valued at over four million dollars. It notes Asheville as an all year resort protected by mountains and invites inquiries through Southern Railway and C A Benscoter in Chattanooga.
Morrisville residents marked Memorial Day with cemetery cleanup at Cane Creek Church, graves refurbished and flowers laid before noon, followed by a community dinner. Rev. B B Nannelly delivered a sermon on the Transfiguration from Mathew 17 12. Zim Acker and G A Brothers attended. a runaway buggy incident caused no injuries. mower service advertised at Mather 15 E Tenth.
The May 6 1900 consolidated timetable lists No 2 9 15 21 routes linking Mobile Selma Chatta noga and New York with Pullman sleepers and dining cars. It notes No 6 18 19 22 services between Birmingham Atlanta and Birmingham to New York and a Washington New York limited with vestibule cars and dining. Also indicates multiple stations including Birmingham Anniston Atlanta Macon Jacksonville and Knoxville with varying arrival and departure times.
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