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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1903

Page

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Dr. Moore Dies of Heart Failure

Rev J H Moore, a Methodist minister formerly of this city, died at Dr W J Warren's home in West Anniston last night at 10 30. The death was due to heart failure after a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 from Dr Warren's residence conducted by Rev J L Brasher with interment in Edgemont cemetery. He had just returned from a trip to Europe and the Holy Land. age forty eight.

Annistonian W. J. Warren J. H. Moore West Anniston Dr. Moore Birmingham Europe Holy Land

Confederate reunion planned for Birmingham Nov 4 and 5

A general order from General Harrison of the Alabama division United Confederate Veterans urges every camp to elect delegates for the Birmingham reunion. Delegates must be sent to the division adjutant general, with headquarters set at the Hillman and Morris hotels. Accommodations and transport requests go to Capt. Darby and Capt. Vance, Birmingham.

Birmingham Harrison Alabama United Confederate Vet Sons of Veterans Daughters of the Confederacy Hillman Hotel First Brigade Hotel Morris Third Brigade Metropolitan Hotel Veteran’s Register Tomlinsolp Building Camp Hardee First Avenue Twentieth Twenty-first Streets J. L. Darby W. Vance Ala

You'll miss it unless you read page seven

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Auditorium remodeling contract awarded to J H Smoot

The contract for remodeling the Auditorium has been awarded to Contractor J H Smoot. Lumber is being placed on the ground and work will begin soon. The building will be floored ceiled and painted and made comfortable and attractive for the members of the gymnasium club. A reading room will be established and first class gymnasium fixtures will be installed. The building will be rendered as attractive as possible.

J. H. Smoot

He Wants to Visit Hades Preacher Says He Aims for Hell

Salisbury New York October 17 Rev William D Gay of Montgomery Alabama a follower of John Alexander Dowie says he hopes to be good enough to go to hell to preach to lost souls after death He states he does not believe Dowie is divine though Dowie claims he is fallible Dowie is said to be invested with Elijahs spirit and inspiration

Salisbury N. Y William D. Gay Montgomery Ala John Alexander Dowie Christian Catholic Church In Zion Hell Dowie Elijah

Gained Forty Pounds In Thirty Days

After months of indigestion our younger brother used Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and within thirty days gained forty pounds of flesh. He is now fully recovered and the tablets are a popular item in our trade. Sold by J L Witke, druggist, Long Branch.

Chamberlain Horiey Bros Long Branch J. L. Witke

Woney Secured for New Factory in Ward 5

Mr. L. H. Kaplan completes a $10,000 subscription to fund a new 30,000 furniture plant in Ward 5 adjacent to the South Anniston Lumber yard. Bernard Markstein will run the factory as the building, purchase, and installation of machinery are financed by the full amount.

L. H. Kaplan South Anniston Lumber Company W. A. Davis D. C. Cooper W. W. Stringfellow W. H. McKleroy L. H

Coming of Gen Gordon to Speak at Noble Street Theater

General John B. Gordon will deliver his lecture The Last Days of the Confederacy at the Noble Street theater on October 21. The event is not Lyceum sponsored but backed by Prof. J Owens. Owens will arrange a second lecturer for the opening Lyceum attraction. Tickets are on sale at Wikle's with reserved seats 75 cents and general admission 50 cents.

John B. Gordon Noble Street Theater General Gordon Lyceum J. Owens

Rail Fare to Hot Springs From Southeast Route

One fare plus $2.00 to Hot Springs Arkansas and return via Iron Mountain Route. Tickets on sale every Wednesday and Saturday up to September 30. Final limit 60 days from dates of sale. Write for books describing hotels and attractions. I. E. Rehlander, T P A. Chattanooga Tennessee.

Hot Springs Ark Iron Mountain

Telephone Donahoo and Company Coal Ad

Telephone Donahoo and Co advertises coal sales with the coal office kept in the same location as in the past, inviting customers to call for fuel.

Donahoo & Co

Anniston City Court to Hear Criminal Docket Monday

Monday morning the criminal docket will be taken up in the city court of Anniston and the trials of alleged violators of the law will begin. No cases of great importance are scheduled to come up during this term.

Anniston

Notre Dame Woman Offers Free Home Cure Information

A Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana promises a free home treatment guide for female ailments including leucorrhoea ulceration displacements and painful periods. She offers the plan at about 12 cents a week and asks readers to tell others, no sale involved, with Box 400 Notre Dame Ind.

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind

Schwitzer cheese served with each drink at White Elephant saloon

A brief item notes Schwitzer cheese accompanying every beverage at the White Elephant saloon, signaling a distinctive local custom or promotion.

White Elephant

WILE INSTALL NEW PASTOR TOMORROW

Tomorrow at 11 o clock Rev D N McLauchlin will be installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The installation sermon will be preached by Rev Sterling J Foster of Birmingham. The charge to the pastor will be given by Rev R T Liston of Oxford and the charge to the people by Rev F R Webb of Talladega.

ED. N. McLaughlin First Presbyterian Church D. N. McLauchlin Sterling J. Foster Birmingham R. T. Liston Oxford F. RB. Webb Talladega McLauchlin North Alabama

Large Fire Destroys Grady Hospital Wards in Atlanta

At Grady hospital in Atlanta two wards for negro patients were burned early today after embers in a laundry range sparked the blaze. The fire, aided by swift action from hospital staff, police, and firefighters, caused two deaths Eliza Smith and Sarah Holiday while patients were moved to safety at 87 Jenking Street.

Atlanta Grady Hospital Sarah Holiday Jenking Street

Anniston Trading Co Announces 10 Day Sale on China Dinnerware

The Anniston Trading Co and The China Store invite patrons to a 10 day event starting Monday with a 20 percent reduction on all China and English porcelain dinnerware. Bargains spread across departments as new Christmas and holiday goods arrive daily. View daily sights and discounts at Anniston’s 10 Cent Store.

China Store

Anniston adopts stock law via 1903 act amid council delays

The city of Anniston will enforce a general stock law by an Alabama legislature act. The measure prohibits horses cattle hogs and other stock from running at large in towns of five thousand or more. Councils must adopt ordinances to impound cattle and collect penalties and fees, effective after approval dated October 1 1903.

Anniston

A Thoughtful Man Helps Wife With Severe Illness

M. M. Austin of Winchester found relief for his wife with Dr King s New Life Pills after physicians failed. She recovered and was cured. The remedy is sold for 25 cents at West End Drug Store and Miller Drug Co Druggists.

M. M. Austin Winchester Dr. King West End Drug Store Miller Drug Co

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