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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
4
Washington Post notes Alabama incident where Judge Pelham and volunteers defended a black man from a mob. Report describes mob violence, police action, and deaths as lawmen used force to uphold due process amid strong local customs. Mentions constitutional debates in Virginia and Alabama.
A military essay argues future warfare hinges on close range rifle fire and rapid, careful shooting. It notes changes after the South Africa conflict, favoring mounted troops, reduced volley firing, and enhanced individual marksmanship under revised infantry drill.
The Oxford column records visits from Mine Bama Chandler of Vincent Alabama and Miss Emily Goodlett of Jacksonville staying with local families. It lists numerous Oxford College arrivals, new ministers, train depot transfers, and social happenings including Miss Sallie Bynums entering Oxford College and Mrs M G Christain returning home improved after treatment. It notes Miss Hattie Byrd visiting from Rome and Mr. Hugh Singleton’s transfer to Plantersville and other local movements.
MontToomMery September 4 The Alabama constitutional convention of 1901 adjourned after completing the constitution vote. Gapt Frank White received an ovation. Mr Beddow thanked delegates for a gold watch engraved Sans peur sans reproche. The gallery filled with ladies as delegates sang farewell.
The Boston Lyric Opera Company presented The Idol's Eye at Noble Street Theater. It was a comic opera and highly popular, noted for a strong company and fine costumes. Admission was 25 50 75 cents and 1.
Dr Kings New Life Pills boast day long energy and mental vigor. The Elam Drug Co offers boxes at 25 cents each.
The Johnston and Sons firm announces relocation to 1106 Noble Street and offers cash sales with 10 to 25 percent savings versus credit houses. They now limit stock to dry goods clothing shoes hats and notions and boast a new line of specially made shoes for children. They invite customers to browse and are pleased to show goods regardless of purchase.
An assortment of old advertisements mentions Cascarets Candy Cathartic with CCC stamp on a light blue box, imported beer at 15 cents, the Silver Ash cigar praised as a nickel smoke, a hotel chambermaid notice, and a kidney remedy pitch by Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills with address leads for Kennedy Co Chicago.
For Rent Caldwell residence on the west side of Noble between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets with immediate possession. Storeroom available on 10th street at 28 O. H. Parker & Co. R. O. Watson offers careful piano and furniture moving services. phone 72.
A brief note credits Prone Tz and KR O Wateron for strong drawing skills and effective team collaboration. It emphasizes readiness for diverse drawing tasks and cooperative work.
In a light promotion readers are urged that sunburn victims can ease redness and pain with Pansy Lotion. The ad recommends carrying a bottle on vacations and quotes a price of 25 cents. It targets townspeople likely to suffer sunburn as sunny days approach.
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