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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1903
Page
4
Residents going away for the summer can have The Evening Star mailed without extra cost. The price by mail equals the carrier rate. Call 68 or write a postall to The Star to arrange regular delivery.
The Evening Star plans to raise 10 000 to secure a new industry for Anniston and asks subscribers to indicate preference. Suggestions include a nut and bolt plant furniture factory or a glass manufacturing plant, or other viable industries, with profits for stockholders if well managed.
The growing 10,000 industry list gains two notable backers, M. B. Wellborn and J. W. McElreath, president and cashier of City National Bank, each contributing 100. Other supporters include W. H. McKleroy, W. W. Stringfellow, Howard W. Sexton, and more, with noon updates listing numerous names and amounts.
A prominent Anniston figure urged business leaders to back a fund aimed at developing the town's industry. He asserted that supporting the movement benefits the entire community and its residents.
A century ago the London Times printed a 1802 note on Paris papers and preparations for an English invasion. It describes clerical ceremonies for the First Consul, the Bishop kissing a cross, and mobilization near St Omer Cherbourg and Holland. Recruits shine shoes as Salvation Army wins Copenhagen shoe shiners contract.
Resolutions honor the death of C B Irwin who died July 28. The lodge expresses sorrow and praise for his useful service, notes his competence as an officer, and extends sympathy to his family. Thanks are given to non members who aided the ill and a copy of the resolutions is sent to C B Irwin's widow and published in local papers.
Dr King s New Life Pills claim eight hour laws are ignored by tireless workers as millions stay at work night and day curing indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and all stomach liver and bowel troubles. Easy pleasant safe sure only 25 cents at West End Drug Store and Miller Drug Co.
I W L McCan administrator will sell at public auction at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Anniston on September 30 1903 at noon. The sale includes a one fourth undivided interest in the Samuel Noble home place and in Block 39 and in part of Section 31 Township 15 South Range 8 East with Minnie H Noble dower rights.
W T Owen lists a series of real estate bargains including a two story brick store on Noble Street for 2500 cash, forty acres with water and sand, 120 acres near Anniston, and multiple houses and lots for sale or exchange. Terms emphasize half cash and quick purchase.
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