Old Court House May Be a School in Jacksonville Alabama
Gen John H Forney and trustees of State Normal College push a plan to expand the college in Jacksonville Alabama by using the old court house for boarding pupils and to acquire the Iron Queen hotel as a dormitory. The move seeks county and city support, with Forney offering to relinquish claims to the court house and provide nearby grounds for a campus. Harmson Belcher Plumbing Co. advertises gas fixtures.
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John H. Forney
The
State Normal College
Jacksonville
Alabama
Court House
Iron Queen
Gen. Forney
Card of Thanks from Turvaville Family
The Turvaville family thanks friends neighbors and fire brigade for help during their home fire on May 23 1900 They especially thank the ladies for kindness and attention to Mrs Turvaville
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Mrs. Turvaville
F. M
Martha Turvaville
He Made the Trip Grand Tour Tale from a Homestead Son
A San Francisco Argonaut item recounts a Harvard related vignette about Harry, a dutiful son who graduates with high honors and plans a Europe trip after a miscommunication with his traveling father. The exchange hinges on a cablegram and follow up letters as the youth begins the grand tour.
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Harvard
Europe
Harry
Larry
San Francisco
Argonaut
Have Your Furniture Moved by KR O Watson
An old classified note advertises moving services by KR O Watson offering to move furniture pianos and an iron safe. Contact at phon 732 for arrangements.
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KR. O. Watson
Phon
Mixed Population of British Guiana by Demographic Groups
The population of British Guiana is heterogeneous with 114,485 Fast Indians, 11,614 Portuguese, 4,302 other Europeans, 2,980 Chinese, 6,815 aborigines, and about 145,000 colored or mixed race people making up the remainder.
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British Guiana
Some People's Idea of a Good Show In Atchison Globe
A short fragment from the Atchison Globe describes a show where admission costs ten cents and includes a chance on a tea ect, reflecting common crowd expectations and local entertainment norms.
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Atchison Globe
Drayage and team work output up by double in seven months
The volume of drayage and team work conducted by Dona hoo & Co. through seven months ending April 1, SQCO, doubles the amount recorded in the same period the previous year. Telephone.
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SQCO
Donahoo & Co. Telephone
Normal College Faculty Re-Elected At State Meeting
A. A. Hearst of Edwardsville returns home from Jacksonville where he attended the Normal college commence ment exercises and the board of trustees meeting. The current faculty slate at the institution was re elected in full as part of the college’s annual proceedings. The notice also highlights Ansley’s shoe and hat prices and directs readers to Anniston Shoe Co. for more bargains.
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Protao
A. A. Hearst
Edwardsville
Jacksonville
State Normal College
Board of Trustees
Ansley
Anniston Shoe Co
Natural Gas Found in Hollow Tree in Dunnstable Township
A Dunnstable farmer J. G. Stewart and workers cutting a hollow tree heard a hissing sound like escaping steam. A lighted match proved the source was natural gas escaping from the hollow trunk, discovered while felling trees in the woods. The report notes local commerce and Kennesaw cigars priced at ten eats, selling for five.
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Dunnstable
J. G. Stewart
N. Y. Journal
Mining investment in Mexico attracts American money
American money flows into Mexican mining ventures as readers are invited to a St. Michael's recital by Mr. Lough on Thursday evening May 24. Tickets are available at Wikle's Stickney's and Dove's. For shingles, contact Anniston Lumber Co.
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St. Michael’s
Lough
Wikle’s
Stickney’s
Dove’s
Hil
Oxford
True Dog Story From Kalos Street About Clever Fetching
A Wissa Hickon butcher recounts a dog that each morning fetches a dozen rolls from a baker. One day the dog returned with only twelve, prompting a city watch that revealed the animal shared rolls with a neighboring dog litter. After the ruse the dog again brings home thirteen rolls.
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Kalos Street
Wissahickon
Tie
Philadelphia
Light and Heavy Hauling Offered by R. O. Watson
A brief local notice announces hauling services titled light and heavy hauling. It lists contact phone 72 and references R. O. Watson as the provider under a small classified line.
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R. O. Watson
Families Named After Everyday Things in City Directory
The article surveys how many surnames resemble common objects and concepts such as seasons colors body parts animals plants metals buildings and travel terms. It lists abundant examples like Spring Winter Summers Moon Gold Stone White Hill Beard King Temple Lane Lake River and many more.
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Morrow
T Rey
Storm
Sete
Fale
Pope
Deacon
England
Ireland
France
Wales
Abbey
Mills
Barnes
Siedd
Locke
Boldt
Bolt
Rhodes
Young
Olds
Bliss
Paine
Harry
Waite
Lake
Forrest
The Tailor Who Sold A Perfect Fit
A Manchester tailor crafts an elaborate ruse to flatter a wealthy client. The man insists on the finest coat while the tailor feigns tweaks, repeatedly postponing completion. For days the coat sits hidden, until the client proclaims it the best fit, unaware the tailor never touched it.
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Manchester
London
Aldermaston churchwardens acre auction by candle
An Aldermaston churchwardens acre sale follows the old candle auction custom where a candle’s burning time determines the tenant for the year. The rite, tied to maintaining a perpetual light at the parish church, evokes traditional English practices in a village midway between Reading and Newbury. Separately, an anecdote notes Mr Hi B Swift praising Kermott’s Ext Blackberry for cholera morbus and summer diarrhea.
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Acre
Aldermaston
Reading
Newbury
England
Hi. B. Swift
J.N. Murdoch
Parkersburg
W. Va
Kermott
Adjourned term set for June 1900 circuit court
An adjourned term of the circuit court begins Monday in June 1900 and continues two weeks. All civil causes now at issue will be disposed of. All parties interested are notified by I. Fe Warreon, Circuit Clerk.
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I. FE. Warreon
Executor's Sale of Lot 12 in Anniston Al
By virtue of the will of Nancy Higeinbotham deceased the executor J W Husnicurt will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash lot 12 in block 151 of Anniston City Land Company's map at the corner of Tenth and Wilmer streets Aniston Ala between 10 and 11 am on June 4 1900. Caliwell Johnston attorneys 255w
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Nancy Higeinbotham
Tenth and
Wilmer
Anniston
Ala
Anniston City Land Company
Letters of administration for Thomas W. Hayes Sr estate
Letters of administration were granted on October 8 1599 to Irwin Thomas W Hayes Jr by Emmett F. Crook judge of probate Calhoun county. All persons with claims against the estate must file within the legal period or be barred.
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Thormas W. Hayes
Emmett F. Crook
Calhoun County
Lrwin
Thomas W. Haves, JR
The One Day Gold Cure For Colds
A claim of a rapid cure titled The One Day Gold Cure promotes Kenmott's Choco lates Laxative Quinine as an easily taken candy that quickly cures colds and sore throat according to the advertisement.
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Kenmott's Chocolates
Enterprising merchants offer trading stamps with every cash purchase
Merchants provide Trading Stamps with each 10 cent cash purchase. Collect stamps in a booklet and redeem once the book is full at participating stores. The note outlines the stamp program and redemption steps.
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Old Court House
Ement
Harmson-Belcher Plumbing Co.’s
the Star
Eldridge
Mexico
Anniston Lumber Co
Boyer
Wale
Sterne’s Grocery
Washington City Directory
Chicago Daily News
Youllikem
Cater Grocery Co
Pabst Beer
Reid Bros
Calhoun
the Board of Pension Examiners
Anpiston
M.T. Lepnerrer
J. F. Walker
Circuit Court
Doering
Bouhern and
L. & N. Railwaye
Preston Cure
Weilents
Carey Corei
Ikep
Denis Yo Wetle
Bool
Aulitrem
P.O. Bos
Moy
Sohn Bros
Rogers
Kohn Bros
L. Smith & Co
Sterne’s Gro’y
Anniston Tron. Co
Ingram & Co
Stickney’s Phar
Dove's Candy Kitchen
Pat Allen
Gobe Clothing Co
Dixie Hardware Co
Robinson’s Book Store
Doering's Jewelry Store
Anniston Music House
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