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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1902
Page
1
Smedes Mississippi dispatch reports a 235 pound black bear shot during a presidential hunt at the Little Surfliner camp. Holt Collier tracked the quarry and killed it after the dogs reached the bear, as Foote and others followed along.
The Monk Bros Carnival Company earns praise for bright clean shows and courteous staff in Anniston. They move next to Talladega for Elks carnival and return next week. The Great Buntons juggle, Tony Rider with monkeys, Mille Salvaina rope team act thrill crowds. today is the last chance to see the exhibits.
W A Herren of Finch Arkansas reports Foley's Kidney Cure cured a severe kidney and bladder problem after two doctors had given up. Miller Drug Co endorses the remedy in the letter.
A Flour of Quality proclaims its product in Anniston matches the Clifton in purity and quality. The flour's rich gluten content is said to yield sweet wholesome bread with a nutty flavor.
The Alabama Synod convenes in Union Springs for one of its most profitable sessions. Delegates attend in large numbers and Union Springs is chosen by acclamation as the next meeting place for a Tuesday prior to the second Sabbath in November at 7 30 p.m. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a popular cough remedy without opiates or poisons, sold by Miller Drug Co.
The notice promotes Clifton flour for its unequaled quality and healthful nutritional value. It urges readers to choose Clifton as the purest and best while also advertising Berry Coal and Wood Co offering coal and store wood at reasonable prices with contact details C.D Bits.
Local ad offers coal and wood from O Watson for the upcoming winter. Call phone number 72 for orders. The notice emphasizes ready supply as the season approaches.
A Pittsburgh to Chicago Inter Ocean dispatch notes the state will spend at least 3 million dollars protecting the coal region. The Eighth and Twelfth regiments plus City Troop and Light Battery served nearly 100 days. the National Guard was mobilized by order of the Commander in Chief. Payrolls for the Eighteenth and twenty three days at Kulandoah total about 30,000 per company across twelve companies. Overall costs, including railroad fares and supplies, exceed 1 million with further expenses expected as duties continue.
The Athletic club under the YMCA will abandon the plan to fit up rooms above Express company and instead erect a building on Twelfth street behind the new hotel for its exclusive use. It will feature well equipped bathrooms connected to Snow's creek sewer. An architect has the plans and over six hundred dollars has been subscribed toward completion.
Official election tallies from Montgomery list Democratic candidates leading in most districts with varying Republican tallies. District results show Democrats Taylor Wiley Bowie Bankhead Barnett Richardson Underwood and others defeating Republican opponents with notable margins in several districts.
Birmingham November 15 Alexander Kk Lawton attorney for the Central of Georgia railway closed a trade for the Tunnel company to acquire 5 000 acres of coal land in the Upper Cahaba Valley St Clair county north of Leeds from the Alabama State Land company. The purchase with lands bought in September brings total to about 9 000 acres valued at roughly 175 000. The Central will lay six to eight miles of track to develop the coal while Seaboard Air Line builds from Coal City to Birmingham. The Black Creek and Middle Black Creek tracts hold four workable seams.
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails and features E W Grove's signature on each box. The price listed is 25e.
Dora Week a 17 year old girl in Centralia Illinois has fallen into prolonged sleep after a quarrel with a lover. Doctors tried to rouse her for ten days, then she revived briefly before slipping back into deep sleep and a fading grip on life.
A promotional note touts Cliton Flour as the best choice for health and for palatable baking suitable for use at all times. It emphasizes overall diet quality and versatile kitchen use.
For good coal at reasonable prices and prompt delivery tele phone 120 or call on the Berry Coal and Wood Co., Eleventh and Moore streets. 23 tf.
Local shop advertises Warter's Hand Made cigars as always fresh, noting they are wrapped in tin foil to maintain aroma and quality.
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