Political controversy swirls over ratification campaign
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes General Charles M. Shelley failed to get a reply after requesting more speaking time at a Jefferson Theater meeting for the new constitution. The Piedmont Inquirer cites white support wavering as Republicans and negroes oppose ratification, while Opelika Industrial News mocks opposition claims and notes ex governor’s absence from campaigning. Shelley's interview predicts rejection, with praise for the new instrument in some counties. Meanwhile Judge Pelham orders a grand jury to examine the mob that lynched Jim North, and the Sheffield Standard reports Anniston Evening Star stake sale and Gordon’s role, reflecting local political tensions.
Judge Crook Argues Over Abolishing Hard Labor Office
Communications from Judge Crook critique the commissioners court for abolishing the hard labor agent. He cites legal issues and questions who signs commitment papers for convicts, warning that abolishing the office could release convicts without proper transfer to contractors. He laments apparent ignorance and defends the office’s essential role.
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Ephoks
Job
Commissioners Court
Judge Crook
Ander
A Treat For Our Citizens at Noble Street Theater
Major R H Hendershot and his son J C Hendershot, famed deammer performers, will appear Oct 16 17 18 at Noble Street Theater after the Fair ended in Anniston. They bring charming music and realistic moving pictures with illustrated songs. Moving pictures and songs never seen in Arniston will be shown each night with a changing program. General admission and reserved seats are 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Hendershot
Deammer
Rappahansock
J. C. Hendershot
Mutual Fair Association
Lake
Anniston
Noble Street
United State
Chiautauqua Assemblies
Arniston
Emmett F. Crook Condemns Abolishing Board Actions
Emmett F. Crook, Hard Labor Agent for Calhoun County, questions costs and fees tied to a so called abolishing board. He contemplates duty to protect the county from rash acts and asserts potential legal remedies against those involved. He stresses concern over a convict and the board’s legality and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett F. Crook
Calhoun County
Don’t Accept a Substitute for Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Warning to buyers about ensuring genuine Cascarets candy cathartic tablets stamped C C C. Do not buy fraudulent substitutes or counterfeits. Claims of bulk sales are rejected. genuine products sold by all druggists and ROC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Roc
Anniston Steam Laundry Ad Offers Fair Trial
A fragment urges readers to try the Anniston Steam Laundry on Noble Street, inviting them to mail or telephone for service. The brief promo emphasizes giving the laundry a fair trial and prompts customers to call or mail in a card.
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Aundry
Anniston Steam Laundry
Noble Street
Personalities Travel And Local Notices From Decatur To Selma
Mr Fred Knight of Decatur visited the city yesterday while Mr O M Alexander journeyed to Atlanta. Mr W M Smith of Birmingham and Rev John Milner of Columbia spent time here. John K Milner traveled home from Clifton Springs New York where he has been. T H Neville returned to Selma today. Eadrie Fordyce left for Atlanta this morning. G H Norwood signed the Union scale and is authorized to use one label on printed matter from his office Anniston Type Union No 419. For sale a bargain good second hand organ J C sovenkirk 24th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milner
Columbiana
Hia Upele
John K. Milner
Clifton Springs
N. Y
G. H. Norwood
Union
J. H. Cmurca
Anniston Type
Sheriff’s sale of vast Calhoun County homestead lands
Execution issued by the city court of Anniston directs sale of the J. A. Gaboury estate in Calhoun County. Property includes the N E quarter and other parcels in section 26 township 14 range 8 east, plus mineral rights and ingress rights across parcels 34 and 85, with road access from Jacksonville to Anniston and related residence lot exclusions, totaling about five acres plus adjacent tracts and mineral rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Calhoun County
Alabama
J. A Gaboury
Crow Bros
Snidd
A. Gaboury
N.W
S. W
Jacksonville and
Auction notice of Gaboury survey lands in Jacksonvil Alabama
Legal notice states George Gaboury will sell by auction all rights and interests in numerous parcels within Jacksonvil la and surrounding townships including Forney surveys and Gaboury surveys. The sale, Monday November 11 1901, will occur at the city room door in Anniston Alabama during legal hours. The listing covers hundreds of acres, waterworks property, reservoirs, rights of way, and related franchises, with detailed lot, block, and section references. Dated October 5 1901, Anniston Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksville
Alabama
Alfred Forney
Forney
Jacksonvil
Francis
Alu
Gaboury Vey
Jackson Mining and Manufacturing Camp
Fry
Patterson
Cheef
Factu Company
iWeek
Bloe
Gaboury
Pany
Jackson
Aroun
S. E
N. W
T E. F
S. W
Stevenso
T W
N. E
Cit
Anniston
C County
A Burning Topic Is the Silver Ash cigar
A fragment discusses the Silver Ash cigar with mixed opinions. Cody praises it while others express varied reactions. The text includes garbled references to products and numbers, reflecting a damaged OCR pass with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Union
Maggie
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F. F. Estockton
Howard
Williams
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Orry Eprror
Office of Publication
Eleventh Street
New Court House
Anniston, Ala
Birmingham Age-Herald
Charles M. Shelley
Anti Ratification Campaign Committee
Underwood
Jefferson Theater
John B. Knox
The
Piedmont Inquirer
Opelika [Ndustrial Newa
San Proversco
Cal
Piedmont Unquirer
Birmingham Age-Hera'd
Gen. Shelley
Hontsville
Aother
St. Cair County
Pelham
Walter Hlornuckle
Jim North
Sheffield Standard
S. Williams
Anniston Evening Star
PT. R. Gordon
Florence
Me. Gordon
Anniston Trading CO
Communications
Shoe Department
Frank Kintyre
FRANK / INTYRE
R J. Saaywell
Moore and Eleventh Sts
Fred Knight
Decatur
City
Mr. O. M. Alexander
Atlanta
W. M. Smith
Birmingham
Town
T. H. Neville
Selma
Eadrie Fordyce
At- Liota
J. C. Sovenkirk
Sheriff’s Sale
Foley
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