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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
8
In a sparse audience Mayor Pro Tem Stickney appointed a regularity trustee named Ben for sixty days at a local business court session. Judge Stickney remarked on watching the city’s interests as Ben took his seat after a few minor cases were dismissed.
A Benton Ferry West Virginia resident Mr Owen Dann recounts chronic kidney and bladder trouble waking him a dozen times nightly. He credits Poleys Kidney Cure with a permanent recovery after two bottles, endorsed by Miller Drug Co.
Advertising copy claims Warner's Hand Made cigars equal ten cent value while selling for a nickel, asserting they are worth a dime despite a five cent price. The note emphasizes superior quality of the product relative to cheaper brands.
A short note reports that suits made by Boyer fit well and wear nicely, indicating satisfactory tailoring and comfort for customers.
During the past month five men were enlisted at the local United States army recruiting station. The new soldiers are Wm Novey Oscar Morris Beanee Rose Wm H Rector and Oscar Rector all white. Two were assigned to infantry and three to cavalry and sent to Jefferson Barracks Mo. Since the station opened twenty two have enlisted and been sent to duty nationwide while one hundred thirteen have been rejected for various reasons. Henry L Shattuck Shellsburg Iowa was cured of stomach trouble with four boxes of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after trying many remedies and physicians. For sale by J L Wikle.
Travel details list fares and travel dates from Chattanooga to Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory. It mentions return options, 21 day ticket validity, and references to J. E. Rehlander and T. P. ga in Chattanooga.
The Italian Liberati Concert Band of New York halted at the union station on their way to Atlanta and raided a local restaurant. Italians, mostly men, rushed the counter taking sandwiches, pies, and coffee, paying with small coins while a dispute over an apple pie occurred. After the rush, the band left, taking several cups and saucers valued at twenty five cents each, leaving the proprietor Mr. J. L. Weathers frustrated but amused by the unexpected spree.
Miss Mary Jo Erwin of Opelika returned home after several weeks visiting her uncle Mr. W. T. Owen and making friends. J. Coons and wife and Mrs. J. Rasbury of Atlanta are guests of the Calhoun and Langley family. Colonel and Mrs. Edmund Tyler left for Atlanta to attend the horse show.
Local notes list several figures visiting or traveling for business or leisure. Mr. P. H. Atkins visits Birmingham on inspector duties for Robt. D Hunt & Co. Mr. John Kennedy of Anniston Hardware returns from Cartersville. Mr. Robert E. Garner travels to Atlanta for a horse show. L. L. Scarbrough also goes to Atlanta for the same event. Col. John M. Caldwell visits. Alt Troutt of Atlanta arrives in the city to greet Anniston friends. Dr. W. Arberry of Jacksonville is registered at the Calhoun. Hon. Joe Arnold of Jacksonville is in the city.
Wake ark Reverend Jno S Cox states he suffered yellow jaundice for 12 years. After trying many doctors and medicines he used Electric Bitters and says he is cured. He urges others with liver kidney or stomach issues to try the remedy, guaranteed by Miller Drug Co and West End Drug Co for 50 cents.
The city impounds livestock for running at large and will sell at the city hall on Friday October 17 1902 at noon unless claimed and fees paid. The listing includes multiple cows calves boars barrows sows and shoats with various marks and crops. Chief Police F C Bryan notes the sale as required by law. The notice also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by J L Wikle.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois reports twenty years of bronchitis relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. She states it is a sure cure and notes the product contains no opiates advertised by Miller Drug Co.
Manager Noble promotes Mrs Brune and her superb company at the Noble Street theater with the Atlanta Constitution calling it the greatest show ever seen locally. A full admission refund is promised if displeased, and Noble claims the largest guarantee yet given in Anniston.
Warter's Hand Made cigars are presented as always fresh because they are wrapped in tin foil, a practice highlighted in the advertisement.
A wife, enraged by a husband’s insult, reads a year-old love letter in which she is called the cream tart of his existence and vows to claim him or threaten suicide. He calmy responds by presenting a box of Nunnelly's Candies.
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