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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1906
Page
1
Enrollment reaches 969 with Fifth Ward colored school yet to report. Leighton avenue campus faces staffing strain as grades shift, requiring more teachers. School board plans action with city council to relieve temporary crowding. supernumeraries to teach pending permanent relief.
The Tampa Florida pastor Dr Anderson delivered a morning sermon urging discipline against all evils and calling wandering members back to piety at First Presbyterian Church. His evening message on Christian Self-Denial versus Worldly Indulgence drew a large, attentive audience and praise for his forceful, lucid oratory.
Mrs. Millie G. Linder widow of Dr. Linder of Alexandria dies at her home. An aunt of TY. M. Draper of Oxford she was 79. Funeral at Union Church Tuesday at 9 30 a m with attendees from this city and Anniston.
Special from New York describes a fierce political fight ahead of the state primaries. Charles F. Murphy leads Tammany Hall against May and McClellan backed by Herbert Parsons with Roosevelt and Governor Higgins, while Odell and Quigg oppose Parsons and reform. Brooklyn adds to the chaos with stakes for both Democratic and Republican organizations and potential impact on next week’s state conventions.
In Washington, government printers and compositors faced dismissal amid a strike movement. Union leaders assert demanded wage reductions and support for workers, while officers claim no strike will occur as expelled members continue to work with the union.
Parker Memorial Baptist church members plan exterior improvements and consider moving the organ to the front. A committee including Wom. McKeirey chairman O M Reynolds G G Britton and W Varlton will study practicality and report findings at the next meeting. The editorials note growing support for the proposed change and the church seeks to update its image.
President W H Seymour of the Alabama division of the Southern cotton association has called a convention in Montgomery for September 25. He says Harvie Jordan and E D Smith will outline East conditions after their Lake Champlain spinners session. Seymour warns the crop may fall to 1 900 000 bales and most of the crop remains unsold as prices rise.
Report says Glenn Mel and a man named Hamilton, detained on suspicion in connection with the murder of Croth John Davis in Meunpinboro Thursday night, were brought to this city after a late-night interrogation and release.
Hearst appears favored to win the Democratic convention endorsement at Buffalo. Publisher’s Press findings suggest disorganized opposition and growing delegate control for Hearst in upstate counties. If he gains New York or another key state, he could dominate the outcome.
A Vernon Conn child burned a hand. Gold salves worsened inflammation until James N Nichols advised Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The first use drew out inflammation and gave immediate relief. The merchant and Wichels endorse the balm for cuts burns and strains. For sale by J L Wijkle.
Sheriff M W Wosdraff returned from Birmingham with Roy Magby charged with the murder of Arthur McCullars, in South Pen Anniston about two years ago. Magby was arrested in Birmingham by Patrolman R T Givins.
Toronto Ont September 17 The closing day of the 82nd annual convention of the sovereign grand lodge of the fraternity was busy with addresses by JL prominent citizens and a session of executive committee. Participants heard reports on welfare and health initiatives as members discussed memtion of ulceration and medical concerns.
A flirtatious exchange asks if absence increases affection with a suggestion to test it by five or six years. The young man questions and the young woman responds with a coy challenge, reflecting social wit in the era.
A concise quotation from Plato highlights that wisdom and honor pave the path to enduring happiness beyond life.
Buckien's Arnica Salve hailed as a scientific wonder curing EB. R. Malford of a bad case of piles and healing burns sores boils ulcers cuts wounds chilblains and salt rheum. Sold 25 cents by Oidway Houser Co and others. Circular provided on request.
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