2,260 Bopday Holiday 1906 Calhoun County
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 1906 document from Calhoun County Alabama with a notarization by E. W. Ledbetter and a statement of belief. Names include R. Gordon editor and a date of October 1, 1906.
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 1906 document from Calhoun County Alabama with a notarization by E. W. Ledbetter and a statement of belief. Names include R. Gordon editor and a date of October 1, 1906.
A large diverse crowd attended a Kilby renomination meeting on No Die Street theater night. Mayor Kilby spoke a concise, practical record of his platform and gains in the past ten days, boosting belief in his candidacy.
Messrs R D Thompson and R G Todd are announced today as candidates for re election to the city council from Ward Three. They have served faithfully and are generally desired to continue representing the Third ward. Both are well known in the ward and city, considered faithful officials and good citizens.
The Trade and Industrial edition issued today is praised as a creditable special issue. It highlights business and industry coverage, signaling a prominent edition for local commerce.
Mr and Mrs P J Murphy hosted a Monday evening dance for their guest Miss Shiel of Indianapolis at Se bama with autumn foliage and chrysanthemums. About 25 couples attended as Mr Arthur Wellborn and Miss Shiel led figures, followed by a buffet intermission.
Local ad lists grocery and household items with low prices including coffee 16 cents flour 55 cents and sugar 18 pounds for 1 dollar. The seller promises pure products and free sewing machine offers while inviting customers to trade for greater savings.
The Alabama newspaper praises a rival paper’s Hot Blast special on Anniston featuring timely information and handsome illustrations. It commends the rival Star for its own successful effort and encourages continued quality coverage.
A light exchange features a woman dismissing bachelors as heartless and a man retorting that bachelors retain their hearts because they have not lost them. The playful banter centers on evolving views of love and romance.
Thomas McNamara of 700 Glen Adair Street, a police officer, praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing backache and urinary troubles. He notes initial relief after the first dose and complete improvement with continued use. Sold by Foster Milburn Co and J J Wikle Drug Store, 50 cents.
Mrs. Alexander of Cary Maine praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for keeping stomach liver and bowels in order. The purifiers are guaranteed by West End Drug Co. and Elam Ord way Houser druggists at 25 cents a box.
The familiar nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb is attributed to Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, noted as its author in the sources.
Sick headache is linked to stomach disturbance and indigestion. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and can ward off attacks if taken at first signs. Free sample offered and sold by J. L. Wikle.
Beginning tomorrow the Erie railroad will set a maximum passenger rate of 244 cents per mile. In Ohio the rate will be 2 cents per mile, aligned with the recently enacted state law.
The ad claims Cham berlain's Salve instantly allays intense itching from eczema and tetter and has cured many severe cases permanently. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
Candidates must file in writing with R P Thomason chair City Executive Committee by November 3 8 Secretary W Jofin 030-31
In cool afternoon weather the ad promotes choosing a buggy or carriage from Donahoo and Company. The line hints at a local business selling transport options suitable for rural or early automotive settings.
Anniston Electric & Gas Co promotes gas coke as a clean cheap fuel for grates and base burners. Delivery service priced at four dollars fifty cents per ton. Telephone 109 listed for orders.
The piece denounces money power in politics and pleads for labor and public schools. It attacks Mayor Kilby for pledging twenty thousand dollars to buy re election, praises Dr Wikle as the laborers’ choice and foe of corruption, and condemns tax evasion and misuse of public funds.
The Evening Star announces Mr. Thomas E. Kilby as a Democratic mayoral candidate for re election in Anniston and Mr. J L Wikle as a Democratic mayoral candidate for Anniston.
W H McKleroy announces his candidacy for councilman in Ward One. He pledges to develop Anniston and devote effort to the city’s improvement if elected. The statement appears as a declaration of intent subject to the Democratic primary.
After earnest solicitation by friends, E. P. Cooper consents to run for councilman again from the First ward. His previous service is praised as of the highest order and his friends hope he will be elected without opposition.
The First ward business community announces C. W. Wrenshall of the W.8. C. & F. Co. as a candidate for councilman, subject to the Democratic primary, praising his business ability and community contributions to prosperity.
Friends announce Mr W O Ward as candidate for re election to represent the Second ward subject to Democratic party action I have consented to be a candidate for councilman in the Second ward subject to party action If elected I promise to do my full duty.
Rutherford Lapsley is announced as a candidate for the city council from the Second ward under the Democratic party banner subject to party action.
H. D. Mcarty announces candidacy for Ward Four councilman subject to Democratic party action. J. M. Whiteside is named by The Star as a Democratic nomination candidate for Ward Four councilman.
Ward Five residents hear that H. H. Fitzgerald is authorized to announce his candidacy for the city council from Ward 5. The notice states he seeks election and represents the ward in municipal matters.
The Evening Star announces Mr. R. D. Thompson as a candidate for councilman in Ward Three. It also notes Mr. R. G. Todd seeking the Democratic nomination for the same ward council seat.
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