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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
7
Letters of administration have been granted on October 3 1990 on the estate of Thomas W Hayes Jr by Emmett F Crook judge of probate Calhoun county. All persons with claims against the estate must file within the legally required time or be forever barred. Siwtw Thomas W Hayes Jr
Mr. C. L. Sweets, a job printer, adds a large Chandler & Price Gordon press capable of printing a newspaper and even a visiting card. His shop uses an electric motor to run all presses and boasts up to date equipment and high grade work.
An ad promotes Kermort's Chocolate Laxative Quinine as a quick cold cure you can eat like candy. It also advertises a weekly clothes pressing service by J Levy offering 1.00 per month, seeking twenty more men.
In this reminiscence a farmer uses a simple board marked in inches to estimate field size. He multiplies 3600 by 2400 to get square feet, divides by 43 460 to approximate 200 acres, then uses a length string to sketch field corners on the board as a map. The scene contrasts practical intuition with formal geometry.
A farmer weighs a board representing 200 acres and finds by cutting away parts that the remaining section equals 100 acres. A young surveyor uses tables to refine the result, noting the farmer’s practical method rivals formal geometry in immediacy and insight.
The Souther n Railway promotes summer resorts along its routes including Archeville Hot Springs Hale Sprigs Roan Moustein and Tate Springs with rail access to Virginia Springs and seashore resorts. The line issues a brochure Ram mer Homes and Heavers describing hotels boarding houses and railroad rates. request from A Bonwoouer general passenger agent Beuthen railway for a copy.
Southern Railway announces a condensed schedule taking effect May 6 1900. The change shortens travel times and cuts some stations to improve service efficiency across the system. Passengers are advised to review revised timetables at depots and on the railroad’s notice boards.
Notice from Calhoun County Tax Collector listing lands and lots in Anniston and surrounding areas ordered to be sold on June 15 1906 for unpaid taxes and costs. Includes names of property owners and assessed amounts due. Jurisdiction set at the courthouse door with costs and advance notices.
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