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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
16
A continuation recalls the final hours and last farewell as President McKinley lay near death. Personal and political friends momentarily visited the sick room, then turned away in tears while he remained largely unconscious throughout the painful ceremony.
Burrato New York September 14 The sudden decline and death of the president are linked to heart strain from indigestion and long smoking habits. Physicians and observers note that solid food and heavy cigars may have worsened a weakened heart, with officials keeping official bulletins cautious while undercurrents of concern grew from the outset.
Sept 14 Burraro Mrs McKinley is completely broken down and in precarious condition. Doctors have given stimulants. Senator Hanna is prostrated and ill, heavily affected by the president's death.
All stock exchanges across the United States and many European markets are closed today to honor President McKinley. The nationwide shutdown follows his assassination and national mourning rules, with authorities observing a day of tribute.
The Pope wept upon learning President McKinley’s death and offered prayers for his soul. Vatican audiences were suspended in response to the news. The king and ministry conveyed condolences to Washington. Local ads note a line of ready to wear hats at KE A Walker & Co in Oxford Alabama.
Mrs P Goodyear and daughter Miss Mary Goodyear of Brunswick Ga, after summers with Mrs Goodyear's brother G Blint, depart for Atlanta tonight with Mr Flint returning Sunday. Mrs M Noble Jr visits Munford relatives. Miss Annie Bell Vandiver arrives from Talladega to enter An niston College. Mrs Ray Knight leaves for Dalton Ga to visit brother Will N Harbin. Mrs A A Reynolds and daughters Olive and Ida return from Mintorn. Miss Addie Barber of Selma leaves for Rome after weeks with Mrs Charles Pitner. Mr William Noble and Miss Lucille Noble return from Buffalo Exposition and New York. Mr and Mrs W T Warrick visit Atlanta briefly. Dr and Mrs Hr D Barr and Miss Henri Lynn Barr return from Sylacauga. Miss Julia Houston receives a Wing Piano for lessons at 18th and Leighton, near Public School. lessons offered mornings and afternoons, reasonable terms. Also a stray note about Keemett's Choic ve e Laxative Quinine cold cure.
A local Sunday notices page lists services for First M B Church South, St Pauls M E Church, Oxanna Baptist, Addie Baptist, Church of Christ eleventh, and Christian Endeavor events. It includes Sunday schools at 9:30 to 9:45 am, sermons at 11 am and 7:45 pm, 4 pm P U, anniversaries, and midweek prayer meetings. Strong entities include Rev Jesse Wood D D, Pastor A A Hutto, Pastor J A Mitchell, Percy T Carnes.
At 2 30 pm a memorial service honors the late President as the first church conference since the pastor’s illness. Members urged to attend. John B Barnard pastor Oxanpa Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday school 9 30 am S A Russell superintendent preaching 11 am and 7 30 pm C E Society 7 pm prayer and teachers meeting Wednesday 5 pm. Haynie pastor. Summer rail rates to resorts advertised with routes and contacts.
The Queen and Crescent System south of Meridian opened October 28 with a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule linking to Texas lines, cutting travel to Texas points from 7 to 12 hours. Fast train No. 37 of the Southern Railway connects with the Queen and Crescent to offer the quickest routes. Visit a local ticket agent for details before purchasing tickets.
Parker Memorial holds Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm The morning topic is The Old Folks Evening and the evening text is Antiochus the Vile Person B Y P U meets at 6 30 pm Rev J H Foster Jr is the pastor
Sunday school begins at 9 30 am with preaching by the Pastor. A Special Conference is set for 2 50 pm followed by a 7 30 pm sermon by Rev. W F White. Baptism will be administered after the 11 o'clock service. The conference hour was changed from 3 30 pm to the new time.
Consumers are urged to buy a box of Cascarets Candy Cathartic tonight. The ad promises laxative effects from genuine tablets stamped C C C and notes the product is not sold in bulk and is available at all druggists for 10 cents.
Local advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues claiming to restore proper function and comfort. It emphasizes quick relief and natural balance, urging readers to try the product.
City Court of Anniston in equity issues a publication notice in the Anniston Evening Star requiring S G Larmer to plead answer or demur to the bill of complainant Mary Lou Phimzy by October 7 1901 or a Decree Pro Confesso will be taken. The defendant is a non resident with unknown address. Clerk A H Sueprerp signs the order dated September 6 1901.
A vintage advertisement touts Casearets candy cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. It promises a full refund from druggists if the CCC fails to deliver results.
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