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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
5
A default verdict of 1905.75 was entered today in circuit court for the plaintiffs in Eile W. Crook and others v. Continental Beneficial Association over a denied insurance claim. The defendant did not appear.
Wet weather postpones tonight’s lawn at McCoy Memorial church to Friday May 26. DeLane Adair has just received an offer. W P F McCombs appoints temporary democratic convention sergeant at arms. Chautauqua preparations advance as Raymond Warrington arrives for week’s program. lost umbrella reported at Savoy theatre.
Wibert J. Lyman formerly managing editor of The Eventing Star is in town for a few days visiting his father and greeting many friends. He now serves as general sales agent for a Tennessee coal company and travels frequently.
Cotton was quoted at 14 7s in the local market. A nine day sale on Wednesday through Friday offers Sunbeam Yellow Cling Peaches for $1 with 20 cents in merchandise free with every three can purchase. The Bible Class Social at St. Michael and All Angels will be held at 1818 Quintard tomorrow evening at 11 o'clock. all members and friends are urged to attend. Strawberries for preserving purposes are offered by Sterne Grocery Co.
The Grand Masonic Lodge of Alabama will lay the cornerstone of Huntsville's new high school building on Thursday morning May 25. A parade of school children will precede the ceremony and the oration will be delivered by Hon. Lawrence Cooper.
The front describes heavy combat near Verdun with French losses and German prisoners. French forces counterattacked near Givenchy and Berry-au-Bac while air warfare flourished with multiple enemy planes downed, including praise for aviators Roelke and Wintgens and promotions to captain.
Habeas corpus proceedings were to be brought in probate court to free Mrs Lee Whatley from the county jail where she awaits trial for the killing of Stye Hammett at her Jacksonville home last winter. Her attorney and the county prosecutor agreed to a $1,000 bond, and the habeas corpus argument was dropped. The bond has not yet been posted and Mrs Whatley remains jailed.
On Friday evening at 7 45 at the home of Mr and Mrs Bowles the marriage of their daughter Basie Mae Tomflim and Courtney C Pope was announced with a social addendum for the event.
The ceremony was simple and pretty with Mies Rena Adair singing and Mies Helen Pope playing the Mendelssohn march as the couple entered. Rev Solle officiated, and the couple left for Birmingham for a short visit. Courtney Pope works at Union Foundry as yard and paymaster and time keeper. they plan to live at his father's home.
The Rev C K Weller resigns from St Michael's after a record tenure in the Diocese of Alabama. He baptized seventy five persons and conducted nine hundred ninety six services while overseeing Piedmont mission life. He remains undecided about future location and may pursue work in a neighboring diocese, recently being elected assistant secretary of the Alabama Diocese.
Troy Alabama May 23 John Parker charged with killing his brother George Parker is jailed after a pistol wound to the head. Investigation continues as authorities pursue details of the shooting and motive.
A man is wounded by his brother George Parker who is charged with killing him. A prior second degree murder case against Parker in circuit court stems from a wholesale shooting near Milo where two Parkers were killed.
A small classified notice suggests a brief personal ad to ease worries. The snippet hints at practical remedies or services offered, aiming to connect with readers seeking swift support or guidance.
The Hazelton Players' performance of Paid in Full drew strong praise for its natural heart and domestic lessons. Miss Blanche, the ideal wife, and William Wisterberr as the convincing husband impressed the Anniston audience, with Charmers Chas name and Laurie Aline noted for strong supporting turns. Two more nights at the lake promising.
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