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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
5
The Star corrects an error and notes Hon. W. P. Acker will speak tonight at the First Baptist church in support of the constitutional amendment. Also announces new shipments and sale items from STERNE'S including asparagus, peppers, cheese, oysters, and bread.
A collage of ads and notices highlights new coats from All Man Bros and Majestic Demonstration Week October 11 to 16 offering Souvenir Sets. Other items include weather notes, court verdicts, Pineules kidney remedy, moving services, Blake's Stables, Watson's drugs, and insurance ads.
The city court reached its weekly limit at noon and juries were dismissed. The court goes into recess until Monday morning at 9 o'clock when the criminal docket will be taken up.
Serious results from piles can be avoided if the right remedy is applied at once. Put it must be the right remedy ManZan. You apply ManZan not on the surface alone but to all affected parts by the nozzle attached to the tube. Sold here by J. L. Wikle.
Investment opportunity offers two houses with four and three rooms on a 50 by 160 foot lot plus an oar line for only 700. Listing by W. T. Owen Real Estate at 1208 Noble Street. d6-3t Open to view. Oct 4 6 16 advertisement in paper. Anniston Hardware Co. Oct 4 616.
Seab Eason offers Jelico or Empire coal with price competitive and prompt delivery. Orders may be placed by telephone at 643 with service available from September 3 to 26.
The cotton market opened steady and rose 1 to 4 points before retreating to end unchanged. Advertisements note Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a gentle bowel and lung remedy sold by J L Wikle. Anniston Hardware promotes a Majestic Souvenir Ware set during October 11 to 16.
In road conditions everywhere in the state, authorities announced the appointment of more men to patrol and assist motorists, aiming to improve safety and manage congestion across regions.
Local society notes list Mr and Mrs George W Wagner of Heflin and numerous visitors from Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Selma Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Jacksonville and Brevard N C calling or staying in Anniston for the day or visiting relatives. An antiseptic salve Pinesalve Carbolized is advertised as a healing aid sold by J L Wikle.
Hundreds of patrons testify that Star Want Ads drive business. The notice highlights broad consumer confidence in classified ads boosting sales and visibility across multiple shops and services.
See Blake for first class livery service Try one of our new buggies Special attention to boarders Blake's Stables Anniston Wood & Coal Co Seventh and Glen Addie Sept 16 1mo Phone 337 for best coal and the most wood for the least money.
The notice promotes cleaning and pressing services for gentlemen and ladies clothing with prompt, thorough work at reasonable charges. It also invites readers to a Majestic Range Demonstration at the store from October 11 to 16 hosted by Anniston Hardware Co.
Dr. Al Len A Greene listed at 18 East Twelfth Street is reported at home after an October 3 1909 incident. Local notes confirm residence and status.
Secretary J A Rountree of the Alabama Good Roads Association says thirty seven probate judges have appointed delegates and over forty cities and towns have chosen delegates. The forecast calls for at least one thousand attendees with Hon A C Jackson of the National Good Roads Association expected to attend as a drawing card.
The piece notes a progressive shift by Mr. Greer in Calhoun county stirring comment among amendists. It questions his stance on Sunday school and hints anti amendment speakers may seek time division. Chilton county’s strong republican populist leanings fuel local interest in the Alabama amendment fight.
Grand Falls mills built by the Anglo Newfoundland Development Company with Lord Northcliffe as backer were formally opened as Exploits river water was directed to the penstocks. About 800 guests attended with free transport from St. John and a company dinner. The project cost over 5 million dollars and marks Newfoundland’s largest industrial undertaking. In four years the firm has created mills stores homes railways shops and other facilities for a major industrial center.
In St. Louis on October 7 a massive industrial pageant featured over 200 floats. Tens of thousands watched as the four hour procession rolled by, marking the largest display of its kind in the city.
W. C. Crutchfield, representing the Southern railway based in Anniston, was in the city for a few hours yesterday transacting business. He says railroad freight business is increasing and that the roads have about all they can handle.
An Anniston shop at 1116 Noble Street announces a rapid fall stock arrival featuring a complete range of men and youth shoes and hats including Stetson and Hawes. They claim to offer the best school shoes, noncheap goods, and a "fine and dandy" repair department inviting inspection.
Carre Field Shoe Co. quotes a rowdy holiday motto about Joy and consequences, noting a town marshal detains revelers for merrymaking. The Atlanta Constitution mentions Maximine Elliott in the Japanese play Sayonara with Julian L Estrange Arthur Whitby among others.
Opelik a Oct 7. Yesterday afternoon J. Martin shot at W L McCarnack and killed Rayfield Simpson a negro boy who was caught between them unable to escape. The men are prominent and the feud is described as longstanding.
A globe trotter recalls a Vancouver hotel scene where a Japanese waitress prioritized the man at his table and ensured he received the largest portions, reflecting a belief that men are more important than women in Japanese eyes.
The article notes how modern readers should compare clothes meals and home goods in today’s ads. It highlights that attention to wear eat and buy motives reflects personal taste and shopping habits.
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