09 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
1
In Pendleton County West Virginia residents report the sudden vanishing of Sinking Creek, a major water source for about 15 mills. The stream, normally two feet deep year round, dried up despite heavy rains, leaving mills idle and prompting speculation of subterranean cavern drainage.
A Jonesville Virginia man recounts a foot burn that caused leg sores for thirty years but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him after other treatments failed. The ad touts arnica for burns cuts and sores and cites Elam Drug Co with 25 cent pricing. The Model Laundry promotes soap and water for clothes at 12th and Noble, and urges support for home industries with Smoke Silver Ash cigars.
Boston report states Kidder Peabody shows 49574.61 cash and 7000 in unpaid pledges for the Stone ransom fund, totaling 56574.61. The rush of contributors wanes as authorities gauge the moment, while Charles A. Stone urges continued fundraising for a few days awaiting cable updates on brigands’ one month deadline.
J BR Garrison of Thornville Ohio crediting Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a severe lung ailment and urges others to use it for coughs colds throat chest or lung issues. Claims a bottle should always be on hand with trial bottles offered at Kiain’s Drug Store.
The Silver Ash cigar is widely smoked and praised in Anniston. It is union made and considered a very fine cigar with broad local discussion and approval.
An old advertisement promotes a cigar named Keynesaw priced at a nickel yet claimed to be worth a dime. The copy emphasizes value and novelty likely aiming to attract budget buyers in a period when such price gimmicks were common.
In a cabinet meeting the president expressed gratification over telegrams praising the appointment of former Alabama Governor Jones to the Alabama district judgeship. Messages came from prominent Republican leaders and African American supporters nationwide.
Washington October 9 Rear Admiral W S Schley went on the retired list by operation of law on account of age today ending his active service. His retirement will not affect the court of inquiry in progress. For sale quiet velvet carpet in good order and a cabinet mirror inquire at M Markasein's residence Leighton avenue opposite Noble Institute.
A bedside report indicates ex Chief of Police J M Prather is very low and not expected to live after a paralytic stroke. The Anniston community mourns a faithful former chief who served the city well and was esteemed by many. He is a long time member of Calhoun Lodge No 46 Knights of Pythias.
The eight foot zinc statue of a woman arrives for the new court house dome. It will be bronzed before placement and depicts seals in the left hand and a sword point down in the right. Also note an ad for Banner Salve ending with a drug company slogan.
John A. Van den Burg prepares for the Farmers and Citizens Court House Jubilee with fifteen midway shows all clean and moral. The fair opens on the 28th and runs six days and nights featuring an agricultural exhibit moved from Oxford Lake with a large tent for products and prizes to be awarded. Thousands are expected to visit Anniston as the city welcomes all visitors.
Supt J L Gluck of Pruntytown West Virginia Reform School dated Oct 18 1900 reports after trying all advertised cough medicines they will use Fo ley's Honey and Tar exclusively. He calls it most effective and harmless according to McElreath Drug Co.
Massive service increase announced effective October 7 will run three daily trains on the Choctaw Route between Memphis and Hot Springs Arkansas with double daily service to India and Oklahoma Territories. Connections extend to Southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West. A Frostburg Michigan reader praises Foley's Kidney Cure for rapid relief and cure, urging use through Foley's Melhep Read Drug Co.
Galveston suffered the heaviest rainfall in its history with 14.08 inches in fourteen hours ending at 12:30 p.m. and 3 inches more by 5 p.m. Strong east winds reached 42 mph at 11:30 a.m. Streets flooded, traffic halted, and Strand buildings took on water. The tide stood two feet above normal with no saltwater intrusion. Damage estimated later.
In San Jose a cat and her five newborn kittens moved into a hen's nest. The kittens kept the eggs warm and seven chicks hatched beside the felines, with the mother cat ignoring the mixed brood. The note also mentions Silver Ash cigars as a local Aniston product.
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