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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1906

Page

4

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.

Kilby Renominated Prominent City Meeting Endorses Him

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.

No Die Street Kilby

Two Good Men Nominated for Ward Three Council

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.

R. D. Thompson R. G. Todd

Trade and Industrial Special Issue Debuts in Anniston Hot Blast

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.

E. J. O’brien Birmingham

Social event honors Miss Shiel in Alabama gathering

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.

P. J. Murphy Miss Shiel Indianapolis Arthur Wellborn M. R

DeSota Gold Mine Offers Bargain Goods

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.

DeSota Heinz Meinz

Alabama Star Special Edition Celebrates Anniston News

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.

Alabama Anniston

Men With Hearts Dialog Sparks Gentle Romantic Banter

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.

Doan's Kidney Pills Back Pain Relief Endorsed by Policeman

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.

Thomas McNamara Glen Ad‘lie Street Dean J. J. Wikle Scranton Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan

A Lucky Postmistress Praises Dr King’s Life Pills

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.

Mary Had a Little Lamb Author Identified

The familiar nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb is attributed to Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, noted as its author in the sources.

Mary Sarah J. Hale

Sick Headache Cured by Stomach and Liver Tablets

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.

A. Chamberlain J. L. Wikle

Erie railroad to implement new passenger rate limits

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.

Erie Railroad Ohio

Cham berlain's Salve Eases Eczema Tetter Irritation

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.

Chamberlain J. L. Wikle

Notice to candidates for city primary election

Candidates must file in writing with R P Thomason chair City Executive Committee by November 3 8 Secretary W Jofin 030-31

R. P. Thomason W. Jofin

Donahoo & Co Offers Buggy and Carriage Options

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.

Donahoo & Co Mts

Gas Coke Delivered at $4.50 Per Ton in Anniston

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.

Anniston Electric & Gas CO

Wikle Column Defends Labor Over Money Rule in Anniston

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.

Treasury Anniston Snow’s Creek Thomas E. Kilby Dr. Wikle Wikle Kilby

Kilby and Wikle Named Candidates for Anniston Mayor

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.

The Evening Star Thomas E. Kilby Anniston J. L. Wikle

Ward One Candidate Seeks Democratic Primary Support

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.

Anniston W. H. M‘kleroy

Cooper Announces Candidacy for First Ward Councilman

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.

Tim Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works Alabama Frog and Switch Company E. P. Cooper Cooper

First Ward Businessmen Endorse Wrenshall for Councilman

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.

First Ward C. W. Wrent Hall Wrenshall

Ward Two Councilman Re Election Bid In Second Ward

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.

W. O. Ward Democratic Party

Rutherford Lapsley Seeks Second Ward City Council Seat

Rutherford Lapsley is announced as a candidate for the city council from the Second ward under the Democratic party banner subject to party action.

Democratic Party

Ward Four Alderman Candidacy Announced

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.

H. D. M’carty Star Dr. J. M. Whiteside Ward

Fitzgerald Named Candidate for Ward Five Council

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.

Ward Three Candidates Named for Third Ward Council

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.

Evening Star R. D. Thompson Third Ward R. G. Todd Third Wad

Also Mentioned on This Page

MW. R. Gordon Wiis E. W. Ledbetter Beotary Calhoun Owanty, Alabama the Anniston Evening Star Handay Aniston Publishing Company T. B ORDON BB. Moker Qouwen Kuxverru and Marketbteert, Telephone Biktered Als Tarix Laton Sally Anniston Republic Medress Ai Mr. Kilby MR. and Mrs. Murphy Miingham Walter Wellborn New Orleans City Leila Smith Mrs. 5 KB. Lapsley Edith Caldwell Nell Hopkins J. T. McCaffrey Bir Aileen Douglass Carrie Draper Miss Douglass Marie Young Bessie Bowden Talladega F. E. Gordon J. (. Wilson Josie Wilson Atlanta F. M. Nixon Tetter Eczema Russell Bros Kilby Locomotive and Machine Kilbys Savings Department Anniston National Bank Leigh Tirement Rutherford Friends M. Markstein H. H. Fitzgerald Ian
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