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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
5
Read about reliable timekeepers and a wide selection of gold filled and solid gold watches with American and Swiss movements. Anniston offers the largest Elgin and Howard line yet shown. Also notes optimistic cotton crop outlook and local service items.
A football game is arranged for November 3 pitting Birmingham High School against a joint team from Leighton Avenue High School. The matchup anchors local prep action as schools finalize rosters and venue details.
The Noble street paving has reached Tenth, water company lines extend between Tenth and Eleventh with galvanized connections. Martinetti's cafe on West Tenth offers fresh fish and oysters and a 25 cent dinner. Police court had eight cases with fines totaling 27 dollars. Carter Piano Company tuner Camp awaits orders for piano service. Priestley's cravenette overcoats range from 10 to 22.50 at Johnston Bros new store.
The article notes two candidates drawing solid backing from supporters who outline many reasons for each side to win the nomination. A truce-like mood emerges as both camps concede to moderate prices and focus on final contest alignment. Also highlighted is a sharpshooter’s record set in 1905 with 128 straight 20-yard shots at a Baltimore event. A separate court report states no cases were docketed at today’s session before Judge Crook.
Scarcity of favor and ongoing bad weather have damaged crops. The notice urges shoppers to visit F M Nixon's store to buy eating, wearing, or household items at the lowest possible prices to meet hard times.
Classified notices announce a ward meeting at the fire hall with speaker Kilby and lodge gatherings at Blue Mountain hall. Fraternal orders invite visiting members. Local ads promote Foley’s Honey and Tar, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, with a testimonial, and a note about a gun shoot on November 12 featuring J. Mowell Hawkins.
Citizens invited to attend at the Opera House in Anniston on Tuesday night October 30 at 7 30 o clock. Mayor Thos E Kilby will speak along with others interested in his candidacy. Attendees urged to hear campaign issues discussed fairly and thoroughly.
A fragment from the New York Press notes a dialogue about a servant blown up by kerosene and Jewett promising she’ll return while recalling owed wages. The brief exchange centers on loss and restitution.
For sale no date given in Ad. Listed as thoroughbred barred Plymouth Rocks. Contact Postoffice Box 315 Anniston for details.
An advertisement from the Electric and Gas Co promotes a clean cheap fuel for grates and base burners at 0 per ton delivered. The notice includes a telephone contact for orders and delivery, as part of a local utility marketing push.
Alabama Abstract Company at Anniston offers title examination with a guaranty bond and attorney approval for real estate titles.
Anniston Electrical and Gas Co offers burner delivery at four dollars fifty cents per ton with service details and a contact telephone number listed as 109.
Ripe and ready for use at Chamblee's Palace saloon the Old Boone whisky is highlighted as available for patrons.
Anniston Electric and Gas Co quotes four dollars and fifty cents per ton for delivered service. Telephone 109 listed for inquiries and orders.
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