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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1901
Page
4
The Tuskaloosa Sun argues reporters do not receive free access beyond notices from colleagues and are expected to reciprocate with advertising. It notes broadcasters and politicians offering favors expect value in return and warns against free passes. Also mentions Confederate Veterans trip and Beaumont oil discovery impacting Southern coal trade and heating costs.
At 7 o'clock yesterday at the bride's aunt Mrs. Ann Ezell home, Oscar Crosby and Dora Smith were united in marriage by Rev. A A Hutto. The couple plans to reside in the Oxanna ward with Berry and Smith as parents and friends offering best wishes.
Mr F Collier of Cherokee Town improves from back pain and kidney trouble after using Electric Bitters. He was bedridden and in agony before finding relief with three bottles. Elam Drug Co advertises the product with claims of curing backache nervousness loss of appetite and kidney issues. The snippet also notes a local laundry service and collar ironing claim.
The Queen and Crescent System inaugurated a Meridian to Shreveport fast schedule on October 25, linking with Texas lines to shorten travel to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Train No. 87 of the Southern Railway connects this service, offering the public the quickest Westbound time. Contact local agents for details and ticket information.
The Board of Pension Examiners of Calhoun county will meet in Anniston at Wikle's Drug Store on the first Monday in July 1901 and continue ten days to hear applications. An amended law allows proof of service by honorable discharge or parole without two witnesses, and rejected applicants may reapply with grounds of refusal stated. Widows need two witnesses to prove widowhood if the husband was on the roll at death. All applicants must appear for examination unless travel is impossible.
The Glen Addie Baptist Church will be dedicated on the fifth Sunday in June with services at 11 a.m. The dedication sermon speaker is not yet decided. The church is growing in membership and influence. Three new members were received yesterday, two by profession of faith and one by letter. Members cooperate with Pastor Rev. A. A. Hutto who is advancing the Christian cause.
A promotional note from Mc Kireath Drug Co touts Foley's Hooey and Tar as a universal remedy claiming cures in early stages and comfort in severe cases. It warns against substitutes.
A posted list details uncalled for letters at the Anniston post office. It includes Gentlemen and Ladies name groups with initials, and miscellaneous names such as Anniston Oil Co and W E Carter & Co, along with illigible entries.
Abstract of publication for Annie Buttington versus John Burlington in City Court of Anniston In Equity January Term 1901. Defendant a non resident residing in Chattanooga Tennessee must answer by June 18 1901 or a Decree Pro Confesso will be entered. Affidavit on file. May 17 1901. A H Sheppard Clerk.
The Willett estate lists three prime Anniston parcels for bid by June 1 1901. The southwest corner Noble and Twelfth streets 70 by 100 feet. northwest corner Twelfth and Leighton 70 by 190 feet. and a 52.5 by 140 foot lot on Noble near Twenty-first Street. Sealed bids with one third cash balance in one and two years will be opened by Willett on June 1 1901 for the highest responsible bidder.
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