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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1901
Page
4
The speaker defends contemporary writing against perpetual pessimism and urges judging literature on its own merits. He warns that fame often comes posthumously and urges the current generation to create bold work rather than imitate the past, advocating direct engagement with poets’ actual poems to form taste.
A New York Sun article quotes a veteran attorney on how the legal profession shifted from quiet office work to aggressive business cultivation. Firms now hire graduates who promise client referrals, offering good salaries for the pull they can exert over peers.
A Cham paign Illinois resident C Unger at 212 Maple St reports a year long hacking cough. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with a cure after months of medical care and one bottle, as stated by Mckreath Drug Co.
An article describes extreme heat along the Persian Gulf coast with Balivetn as the hottest spot. It notes wells yield no water, yet divers fetch fresh gulf water from submarine springs. The springs lie deep, fed by distant hills, and have been known since ancient times, sustaining a sparse population.
Impressive afternoon services at Gaines Chapel A M E church South Anniston in memory of the dead president. Rev G W Mitchell presided. Rev W M McGill of Birmingham read scripture from Second Samuel and gave a strong discourse comparing McKinley to the heart of the body. The program included biographies and sermons by local ministers and a solo by J W Williams. A large attentive congregation attended.
Atlanta once claimed to be the home of the Parker who killed President McKinley s assassin. Annis alleges the same man was also linked to a Wallerina hotel in Piedmont. The paper notes a Parker family lineage in the area and challenges the claim.
Chancery Court was in session Monday and Tuesday with Chancellor Kelly. the docket is nearly cleared and no case remains unresolved for more than ten months. His expeditions and decisive handling are noted as exceptional.
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years before using Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming it a safe cure for throat and lung ailments. McKeeath Drug Coe advertises safe remedies while The Model Laundry proclaims its quality with fresh saw-edged collars and cuffs for comfort.
Notes and packages promptly delivered at any place in city at B Julius Williams Shaving Parlor, Next door to First National bank.
A local moving firm promises careful handling of furniture and pianos and invites customers to call for service. The notice includes phone contact 72 and initials RK QO Watson.
J G Hudson formerly of Oxford died at his Meldrim Georgia home this morning at 6 40 after a brief illness Friends recall him as a leading county citizen and hundreds of friends share the sorrow The body will be brought to DeArmanville and burial is planned for Wednesday morning
The Southern railway offers round trip summer fares from June 1 to Sept 30 1901 with return by Oct 31 at low rates to major resorts. Destinations include Asheville Black Mountain Blowing Rock Brevard Flat Rock Hot Springs Morehead City Lithia Springs and others in North and South Carolina Georgia Tennessee and Virginia. For rates and schedules contact R E Jackson Birmingham A Bensecter A G P A Chattanooga Tenn.
A brief medical advertisement asserts that most serious diseases originate in kidney disorders and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure, urging readers to ensure they obtain Foley's from Mecklreath Drug Co.
The Queen & Crescent System opens a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule on October 28 linking to Texas lines, cutting travel time to Texas from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway No. 87 connects to the Queer & Crescent for quicker westbound travel. Ticket agents offer details on the new service. Jall for a Kennesaw reference appears as an ad.
I M L Sawyer administratrix of S D Sawyer deceased will sell at public outcry for cash in Anniston Alabama on October 7 1901 at noon in front of the Probate Judge office. Real estate includes SW 4 of SW 1 in section 11 township 16 south range east with a one acre triangular carve out, Lot Lin Block 190 fronting 70 feet on Hen Addie street and 70 feet back plus a four foot strip to an alley, and Lot 12 Block 262 fronting 524 feet on Gurnee street back 140 feet to an alley. Located in Anniston Calhoun County Alabama. Sept 14 1901.
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