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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
8
The listing shows multiple items with prices including matting, ingrains, and several grades of fabric. Notable figures include 95e for The Axministers, 23 50 for items at 18, and 10 00 at 8 50. The catalog presents a wide range of costs with many prices in cents and dollars.
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate Cunningham T Q will speak in the circuit court room in this city tonight and again in Piedmont Tuesday night at 7 30.
An advertisement urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, presenting it as a trusted throat and lung remedy. Miller Drug Co.
The letter claims Natieast H builders entered Brigitton field two days ago and are the only company to have matched contracts in this region. It accuses Southern Co-operative Home Purchasing of longer terms and alleges bond and fund details, urging inquiries at the Constantine building or Wilmer hotel to verify maturity speeds and safety.
The Westminster League social is set for Friday at Mrs. B L Turner’s home at 7 50. The Ep worth League social at First Methodist was postponed to Mad Hteee We and a Soles remark features in a narrative about a watch, a Van Astorbilis crush, and a detective spotting a repeater.
A convicted felon named John Bartemble, executed at York in Wit for felony, reportedly survived hanging for nearly an hour and was exhumed alive by a bystander and servant. After recovery he lived as a coachman and recounted his narrow escape and new life.
The article profiles Thomas A Harris a former slave who became a practicing attorney and minister. Born in South Carolina he later lived in Calhoun County Alabama and served with the Confederate army before pursuing education. He taught schools earned college credentials and was admitted to practice in Alabama and Tennessee courts. He holds pastorates and is praised by white leaders for his conduct and liberal views toward the colored race.
Mr George Connors praises Anniston residents for their generosity as he served on the stake committee for Confederate soldiers. He recalls a Kentucky veteran in need of travel funds who received timely help from the community to return home, with the old soldier rejoicing.
An advertisement quotes Dr. Abernathy warning that affected kidneys endanger life and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure from Miter Drag Co as a remedy, framing sour kidneys as a medical risk and cure.
A correspondent recalls a local press censor hosting an evening party where editors waited in a back kitchen for their manuscripts and proofs to be approved. The woman hostess explains the three “poor wretches” were editors of three local journals kept waiting for the censor to finish his rubber.
A noted watercolor exhibitor at the focal art gallery suffers a baring of strain blamed on long hours of painting. An old family nurse attributes the attack to busyness, while a doctor questions the nurse’s assertion as others note censorship and odd remarks about Cyprus and Othello.
The article surveys global gambling traditions from Europe and Iberia to Africa the Hawesas and their ties to the Chinese, and rumors of South Seas tribes wagering even bones on the last throw of race shells used as dice.
In Ditteburg a man recalls being called down by a polite teacher and questions whether he was on schoolhouse premises when the call came. He confirms he was on the roof.
The Friends of G Wright announce his candidacy for the office of commissioner in the First District. The group endorses Wright and urges supporters to back his bid in the upcoming election.
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