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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1906
Page
5
A jumble of ads and notices outlines watches by Elgin and Howard with Swiss movements, plus gold filled pieces and sterling jewelry at Cravenette day pricing. Also listed are Sunday services at Glen Addie Baptist and St Michael church updates, police court outcomes, and a brisk parade of groceries and comforts from local shops.
W F Van Arsdel notes a county education board error in a prior report stating contracts with teachers over six months. correction shows contracts must be for less than six months. Carter Music Company expands store and stock, offering greatly reduced prices on current inventory. Mrs Julia Cox aged 86 died at 3 am after living with her nephew G G Barker. funeral at 10 tomorrow, Edgemont cemetery.
The advertisement urges readers to visit F. M. Nixon's store to buy food, clothing, or household furnishings at the lowest prices possible, promising quality goods suitable for hard crop conditions and tightening times.
The Chamblee's Palace saloon promotes Old Boone whisky as ready for use with a ripe and ready description, inviting patrons to sample the product at the establishment.
Neatly and quickly done. Due to higher demand another man has been hired making two top workmen in Anniston. Phone 325. We will pick up your shoes, repair them, and return them promptly.
All citizens invited to a meeting at the Opera House in Anniston on Tuesday night October 30 at 7 30. Speeches will be made by Mayor Thomas E Kilby and others interested in his candidacy for mayor. The campaign issues will be discussed thoroughly. Also note Mr D M Boozer of Fifteenth street and Pine avenue fell ill at his store but is believed to recover soon.
K H BOHN advertises upcoming Mighty Green Tag Sale with great surprises. Readers are urged to watch for a detailed advertisement in the Evening Star next Wednesday.
The Anniston Dry Goods Co at 1016 Noble Street opens its sale Friday November 2 for 15 days. Twenty five salespeople are wanted immediately for both ladies and gentlemen. Apply at the store on Monday through Thursday.
Anniston Electric and Gas Co advertises gas coke as a clean cheapest fuel for grates and base burners at 4.50 per ton delivered. Telephone 109.
Circular from L. J. Nichols & Co announces a big selling push for Life and Sayings of Rev Sam Jones priced at 2.50 with a 50 cent rights option, urging rapid order and promising profits. Also a U S Army recruitment notice seeks able bodied unmarried men 21 to 35 in Anniston Alabama for enlistment.
Classified notice seeking a dependable man to operate a branch office and distributing depot for a large manufacturer. Salary starts at $1,500 first year plus monthly pay, commissions, and expenses. Requires $1,000 cash capital, good references, no experience needed. Address Manufacturer P QC Box 711 Chicago Ill. Saturday edition.
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