01 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
1
The city of Anniston plans to remove vagrants from the streets after court appearances for vagrancy. Chief Bryan vows to expel the “bummy element” entirely, while Mayor comments on the appeals and costs. The article notes the tough stance of local officials and the recorder’s burdens.
Winter is coming buy coal now contact O t Watson by phone 72 for orders and delivery arrangements.
Democratic candidate Sydney J. Bowie and Republican J. A. Edwards request county election officials appoint election inspectors in line with Section 1588 of Alabama law. Judge of Probate W. F. Crook responds that compliance will be ensured and urges cooperation. Lettered correspondence among Calhoun County officials details the inspector appointment process.
Rev. J. A. Mitchell has resigned the pastorate of St. Pauls Methodist Church and accepted the Pleasantville charge. He left for Knoxville Tenn and will visit relatives in Iowa before moving to his new field. He has led the church for nearly two years and will be replaced by local preachers until conference convenes.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Til says she suffered bronchitis twenty years without relief until Foley's Honey and Tar provided a sure cure. The Miller Drug Co advertises the product as non opiate.
At a well attended meeting the Anniston Trades Council banned stores not displaying onion cards and urged onion men to demand ecards when purchasing. Mr I J Lamar Jr was elected as delegate to the A F of L convention in New Orleans on November 13.
An advertisement explains that a clear complexion comes from keeping the liver in good order. It promotes an occasional dose of Herbine to cleanse the bowels and regulate the liver, with a note to visit J L Wikle in Anniston or J B Privett in Oxford.
The article proclaims Postel's Elegant Flour as the best, ahead of competitors, highlighting its leadership in quality and popularity among customers.
Mr H B Glover superintendent of the home department of the First Presbyterian church releases the honor roll for the quarter ending June 30. The department has funds to cover another year of literature and to send subsequent two quarters contributions to the orphan's home. Names include Mesdames TW Coleman WA Willox G HL Norwood C Dickinson J Houser Frank Snow LM Whetstone F A Seaman Minnie Little CC O Bryant JP Mable and Miss M C Parker among others.
An advertisement promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a children's health tonic. It claims to trigger digestion for better nutrient use and growth. Available for 50 cents at J J Wille in Anniston and J B Privett in Oxford.
A note highlights cigars labeled as ten cent quality sold for a nickel, claiming equal or better value than five cent varieties and positioning Warter's stand as a bargain option.
J P Morgan & Co has exercised option on Gates Hawley holdings and transferred stock to Atlantic Coast interests. Atlantic Coast Line will acquire Louisville and Nashville stock for 35 million in new bonds 5 million in ACL common stock and 10 million in cash. Coast Line to own operate and cut costs, with minority holders assured protections according to Morgan and Coast Line.
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