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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
4
The Pohe Pittburg Dispatch reports Texas fuel oil promises to revolutionize coal tonnage across Southern states. J O McDowell of Philadelphia and Guffey Petroleum arrive home with Texans after touring new fields. He says oil equals coal value, expects fuel to affect Mississippi valley, Louisiana and Gulf ports. Southern planters seek the fuel.
The Birmingham News notes the moving belief tied to Reverend Sam as he placed hell near Red Mountain and later near Oxford Lake while preaching in Aniston. The Edwardsville Standard News cites the Anniston Evening Star reporting county records praise Calhoun officials.
May 23 report from Berlia notes growing attendance at New Bethel Sunday School. Crop prospects are poor for cotton and corn with damaged stands. Miss Anna Stove fainted in the field but is recovering at home. Local social visits include Miss Clara Wilson with Miss Mamie Haynie and Miss Ollie Haynie with Miss Ula Wilson. A boxing championship and a wheat yield event occurred last week ending with the champion retaining the belt. Eulaton Methodist graveyard cleanup urged for Friday before the first Sunday in June with volunteers asked to work until cleared.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures eczema and skin ulcers by purifying the blood. It asserts internal use removes itching and sores, promises healthy skin, and offers a free trial by writing to the Brood Balm Co. in Atlanta, with prepaid medicine and no cost to try.
New York Cotton Futures secured a Nye victory amid a crowded field. Details on rivals and final scores remain unclear in the fragment.
Talladega Mountain Home Barton & Co of Oxford are building a new structure using timber from a fifty year old house built by the late ER A McMillian of Talladega. O P Gant saw the timbers in Oxford and noted preference for reused wood over fresh stock. McMillian’s habit of using quality materials is cited as a lasting standard. A chance customer becomes a permanent one for us. Boyer the tailor. The Chanute Chautauqua is four weeks away and plans urge summer visitors to stay past July 4th while Anniston showcases capable ambitions.
The Southern Railway announces low roundtrip fares to Memphis Tennessee for the United Confederate Veterans reunion May 28 to 30 1901. Tickets from beyond 200 miles go on May 25 to 27 and from within 200 miles on May 27 to 30 with return by June 4 1901. Extensions to June 19 by deposit and 50 cent fee. Schedule and sleeping-car options available.
Julius Levy Merchant Tailor showcases spring fabric selections in imported and domestic wools with latest weaves in fashionable colors. Located in the Columbian Building on Noble Street, the shop highlights quality suits and fittings for the season.
The Choctaw Route will run three trains daily between Memphis and Hot Springs Arkansas starting October 7. Double daily service extends to Indian and Oklahoma Territories with connections to southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West.
Property owners announce sale of three lots in Anniston with options for whole or partial bids. Terms require one third cash, balance in one and two years with interest. Bids to be opened June 1 1901, awards to highest responsible bidder. Agent: A Willett 2980d.
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