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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1902

Page

8

Social Afternoon Honoring Mrs Norton and Mrs McBride

Mrs C A Fonville hosted a Saturday 4 to 7 p m gathering in honor of Mrs Norton and Mrs McBride with dainty refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Daisy Walsh Mrs R L Bowcock Mrs H A Reynolds Mrs W T Warlick Mrs T BR Gordon Mrs Norton and Mrs McBride Miss Gertrude Chastain and Ora Davis of Dalton Ga were guests of Mr and Mrs J L Hidridge. Miss Nannie Kelly left for Blount Springs to join May and Mrs W W Screws of Montgomery. Mrs J R Logan and two sons returned to Gainesville Ga after visiting Mr and Mrs J M Robinson.

C. A. Fonville Norton McBride Daisy Walsh R. L. Bowcock H. A. Reynolds W. T. Warlick T. BR. Gordon Mra. Mcbride Gertrude Chastain Ora Davis Dalton, Ga Mra J. L. Hidridge Nannie Kelly Blount Springs May Mra. W. W. Screws Montgomery Samme J. R. Logan Gainesville J. M. Robinson

Southern Railway Sells Washington D C Encampment Tickets

South ern railway announces low price round trips to Washington D C for the G A R national encampment October 4 5 and 6 1902 with final return by October 15 1902 an extension to November 3 may be obtained by depositing the ticket with a joint agent before noon October 15 and paying a 50 cent fee for details contact any Southern railway ticket agent.

Washington D. C Southern Railway

Gerst Pilsener Bottled Beer Sold At Ten Cents

Bottled Gerst Pilsener described as the only high grade beer sold at ten cents per bottle. The caption notes its promotion or price point for customers at the time.

Will Be Sold Into Slavery In Kentucky

Fisher Million, an African American man indicted in 1901 for vagrancy, was captured in Lawrenceburg and tried before Judge Davin. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to twelve months of servitude, to be sold into slavery by the sheriff if a buyer is found. Officials fear uncertainty if no sale occurs.

Steeryville Fisher Lawrenceburg Davin

Ballard’s Snow Liniment Cures Neuralgia Report

C Landis of Chanute Kansas testifies that Ballard’s Snow Liniment relieved neuralgia after a single bottle and cured him completely. The ad notes 50 cents and one dollar prices at J L Wikle’s and J B Privett’s stores.

C. Landis Oriental Hotel Chanute Kan Ballard J L. Wikle J. B. Privett Oy Ord Ala

Southern Railway Announces Special Baptists Convention Fare

Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to Birmingham Alabama for the National Baptist Convention Colored event September 17 to 24 1902. Fares available from Alabama points September 14 15 16 and from other points September 14 15 16 with return by September 27 1902. Also recruitment for Army while suits by Boyer advertised.

National Baptist Convention Birmingham Ala Southern Railway Alabama National Baptist Vention Alabaz Ne Est J. C. Lusk T. B. Jones Trav Pas Agt

Oxford College Opens Today Continues From First Page

Anderson was president of Oxford College last year. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lester are quite sick at the home of Mrs. Hughes on South Snow street. Will Orr accepted a position with Thad M. Gwin & Co. T. G. Bush of Lineville joined T.S. Bagley & Co. C. Morgan opened a beef market on Chaccolocco street. Charley Morgan’s large safe stable is completed. The Model Laundry will fix them up to suit you. Cooper Whiteside Oxford agent.

J. A. Lester T. G. Bush Lineville T.S. Bagley & Co C. Morgan Chaccolocco Street Charley Morgan The Model Laundry Cooper Whiteside Oxford

Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Trade Mark Mention

A vintage ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the C tail trade mark on a light blue metal box. It stresses the CCC stamp on each tablet and notes they are never sold in bulk and available at all druggists.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic C.C.C Toc

Advertising roundup of cheap beer and durable goods

Gierst Bohemian offers the best fifteen cent bottle beer on the market. Stag Paint claims longer wear and better appearance than competitors. Dixie Harpware Co. featured in brief advertising notes.

Gierst Bohemian

Best Judges Call For Gierst Beer

Judges favor Gierst beer in draft or bottled form, praising its aroma and balance at the tasting event.

Anniston Dealers Offer Gerst Beer Delivery Citywide

Anniston sellers announce delivery of Gerst bottled beer in any quantity to any part of the city, expanding service coverage for beer buyers.

Anniston

Devil's Auction Opens Season at Noble Street Theater

A large audience greeted the opening performance at the Noble Street theater and applauded the opening bill Devil's Auction for its excellent quality. The cast scenery and specialties pleased Anniston's crowd, with Manager Noble receiving congratulations for the auspicious start to the season.

Noble Street Theater Anniston Noble

Calhoun I O O F Ice Cream Supper Planned

Notice to Odd Fellows announces Calhoun lodge No. 203 will hold an ice cream supper next Monday evening September 5 for a worthy charitable cause. Members urged to attend and the public is invited. Remember the obligation to the widow and orphans. Refreshments will be served.

Calhoun Lodge

Doctors Gain Kidney Relief After Foley Cure

Mrs Raymond Connec of Shelton Washington writes that doctors could not help her kidney trouble for years. She says Foley's Kidney Cure gave relief after the first dose and she is now cured, praising Miller Drug Co for supplying it.

Raymond Connec Shelton, Wash Foley Miller Drug Co

Lippman’s Great Remedy Promises Health and Strength

The Wired Feeling is cured by Lippman’s Great Remedy which also relieves neuralgia and violent headache. It feeds the nerves, enriches the blood, and makes the patient strong. Sold by all druggists. Wholesale by The Bell-Weatherly Co. Retail by J. L. Wikle.

Lippman P. P P Bell- Weatherly Co J. L. Wikle

How to Win by Saving Early in Life

Plan to save a fixed weekly sum and deposit it in the City National Bank Savings Department at 4 percent interest. Regular saving builds a solid bank account and helps a youth avoid poverty. A personal interview is solicited with J. W. McElreath, Cashier.

City National Bank J. W. McElreatrh

Southern Railway Ticket Offer To Asheville August 1902

Society of American Florists event in Asheville North Carolina runs August 17 to 19 1902 with a round trip fare from any ticket agent on the Southern Railway final return August 25th 1902.

Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturalists Asheville N. C Southern Railway Reture

Clifton flour and Gerst beer promoted with local events

An advertisement touts Clifton flour as pure and high quality for baking bread with a crisp wheat flavor. It promotes Gerst bottled beer for its consistent taste and invites readers to a Calhoun Lodge ice cream festival at the baseball park on September 8 to support a charitable cause.

Clifton Bransford Mills Owensboro, Ky

Estate of Harriet Tebbetts Probate Notice

Notice is given that all persons with claims against the estate of Harriet M Tebbetts deceased must present them within the legal period or be barred. Signed by Judge Emmett F Crook of Cahoun County Probate Court on August 31 1902. William Terbetts is named as executor.

Harriet M. Tebbetts Eumett F. Crook Cahoun County Alabama F. Terbetts

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BIC Ullman Brothers Department AP Ke An Zo SA BI Mao AE LI MO Beer Sesssas Social Warter Dlo Elaised National Baptist Convention, Colored United States Army United States Noble Street Boyer Mary M. Jordan Quintard Avenue Twelfth Sts Number Limited Love Drug Company Security Bank Bldg Oxford College Anderson Will Orr Thad M. Gwin & Co Dixie Harpware Co Ahan Mente Atlanta Colgate Whetstone & Co Society of American Florists Mallory Building National Home Securing Company of Tennessee Fas Gerst Calhoun Lodge No. 203 Preece Doerings Ou Wetch Fi. F. Doering Southern L. & N. Railways University of Alabama John W. Abercrombie Annex Robt. T. Nabors University Wikle’s M., Koiker Fountain Market East Tenth St T Public H. Gerstman Hoctay Memphis Denison Dallas Ft. Worth Waco Texas Arkansas Little Rock Springs Oklahoma City Weaverford L. Parrott North Pryor &T Oklahoma
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