Col Hoffman Atkinson Dies in New York
Col Hoffman Atkinson once led Anniston City Land company and lived in New York since resigning as president over two years ago. He held several posts there and was part owner of the Helland submarine boat. His death brings sincere grief to Anniston, where he was highly esteemed.
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Col. Hoffman Atkinson
Anniston
Anniston City Land Company
New York
Wm. A. Davis
Col. Atkinson
the Anniston
City Land Company
Helland
Avnisten
George Holcombe Shot Dead In Farmhouse Accident
George Holcombe of Calera, brother of Edgar M. Holcombe, was fatally shot near Shelby when a cocked Winchester falling while lifting his hat discharged into his bowels and stomach. He died about two hours later, drawing sincere regret from Anniston friends and family.
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George Holcombe
Calera
Edgar M. Holcombe
Alabama Mineral Division
Shelby
Fred Kernedie
Sheriff Winsmillctox Shirt Theft Case Ends
Brigadier General Randall in the Colombia department pursues soldiers guilty of small thefts. A recruit, Alex Reese of the Tenth Field Battery, was dishonorably discharged, forfeited pay and allowances, and confined at Alcatraz Island for one year for stealing a shirt. General Randall approved the sentence reluctantly, preferring hard labor.
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Alex Reese
Tenth Field Battery
United Sates
Alca
Randall
City to Exchange Old Bonds for New Lower-Interest Bonds
Mayor O Z Senderson and City Attorney Fred L Blackmon traveled to Baltimore to complete the exchange of old bonds for new bonds. The swap lowers interest and benefits both the city and bondholders, pursuant to a recent act by the general assembly.
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O. Z Senderson
Fred L. Blackmon
Baltimore
General Assembly
Cure a Cough with Foley's Honey and Tar
Aimed at stopping coughing that irritates the lungs Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted to clear phlegm without straining. McKreath Drug Co. advertises the remedy as a reliable cough cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Common Cough Expectorants
McKreath Drug Co
North Alabama Conference progresses its work and interest rises
The North Alabama Conference of the Methodist church in Anniston advances its sessions with crowded meetings. Key actions include ordination examinations for traveling and local preachers, district divisions for Birmingham Decatur Florence and Gadsden, and admission of seven on full connection. A plan for homes for superannuated preachers and widows gained support, with a committee appointed to report tomorrow evening. Rev. W F Andrews of Gadsden delivers a sermon this afternoon.
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North Alabama
Sion
First Methodist Church
E H. Hawkins
East Lake
W. R. Hendrix
Birmingham
Diaraeter
Elass
John A. May
Hagena Binford
J. W. Emerson
Mark N. Terrell
J. C. Jenkins
T. K. Roberta
W. BH. Aldrich
Mr. Morris
Saganaw
W. W. Branden
Presbyterians Begin Work On Revised Creed
In Wasmineros on November 29 a Presbyterian church committee group started revising the creed to improve public understanding. Rev. Dr. Herrin Johnson presided with Rev. Drs. Minton and Spreichervef and Justice Harlan. A new statement form was drafted, with no major doctrinal changes planned, and proposals for phrasing adjustments considered. The section meets again daily through Wednesday to prepare for final action by the fall committee.
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Wasmineros
Presbyterian Church
Herrin Johnson
Chicago
Drs. Minton
San Francisco
Spreichervef Cleveland, O
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Death of Miss Nellie Dustman at Anniston College
Miss Nellie Dustman died yesterday after 10 o clock of brain affection following a painful ear abscess. She was born in Decatur, IL, lived in New York City, and taught music at Richmond Female Institute and Shorter College. A respected pianist and educator, she directed music at Anniston College and served as a devoted member of the Munie club.
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Nellie Dustman
Miss Dustiman
Decasur, Lil, Bat
New York City
Sherwood
Mills
South
Richmo Fewale Institute
Richmond Woman's College
Shorter College
Anniston College
Handsome Quarters for Calhoun Club at First National Bank
The Calhoun Club will move next week into handsome quarters above the First National Bank in Anniston. Nearly fifty business and professional men form the reorganized club. The rooms feature tasteful papering, handsome furniture, billiard tables, steam heat installation, and soon carpets. The club aims to offer modern comfort and convenience.
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Calhoun Club
First National Bank
Anniston
Blauner Endorses Koley's Honey and Varin Cough Remedy
Adolph Blauner of Grand Mound Jr endorses Koley's Honey and Varin as the best cough remedy. He says his family relies on it and nothing else is as effective for coughs and colds. Elreath Drag Co
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Adolph Blauner
Grand, Mound, Jr
Koley
Elreath Drag Co
Hardware and tailoring shop ads for bridles and clothing
Dixie Hardware Co offers bridles traces harness bark bande and horse collars while Boyer's tailoring markets high art tailoring for well dressed men. The items reflect a local commerce blend of hardware supplies and bespoke menswear.
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The
Dixie Hardware Co
Boyer
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Mr. Kernedie
Mr. Holcombe
Briga
Department
Colombia
Traz Island
Ceny
Henderson
Blackmon
Annisle
Noble Street
North Alabama Methodist Conference
Catur
Florence and Gadsden
Dis
Sermat
Ly Wan
McElreath Doug Co
Cody
Hillside
Gouve
Calhous Club
L, Sweets
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