Fire Threatens Bros Book Store
A fire near Bros Book Store around 6 PM was battled by the quick action of pedestrians and firefighters. The blaze was extinguished before the fire department arrived, with no major damage except potential risk to the building. rumors suggested arson by youths, though investigators could not confirm intent. An unrelated ad for Chamberlain's Tablets appears at the end with local seller J. L. Wikle.
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Smith Building
Evening Star
Joe Saks
The
Famous
Claud Robinson
Fire Department
Call for Warter's Hand Made Cigars
Local seller advertises Warter's hand made cigars with live cents pricing. Readers urged to visit shop for mint and sample offerings.
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Warter
Personal mentions from Jacksonville to Rome and Birmingham
Capt James Crook of Jacksonville visits the city. A Nimvoger of Atlanta registers at the Calhoun in Media. Paul and Tom Scott Roberts depart for Ireland today. P H Atkins leaves for a Birmingham business trip. Wm Noble rests days in Rome Ga to recover. J B Jennings of Birmingham, Liberty Life state manager, spends day in Me cy. Postel’s Elegant Flour praised as best.
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B. Jennings
Birminghan
Liberty Life Insurance Company
Extremely Low Rates to Washington by Southern Railway
Round trip tickets from major stations to Washington D C available October 3 4 5 and 6 with return by October 15 and final time November 3rd 1902 deposit with joint agent by noon October 15. Rates and details from J Lusk district passenger agent and B B Jones T P A Birmingham Ala.
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Washington
D. C
Southern Railway
G. A. RK
Wshington
D.C
J. ©. Lusk
B. B. Jones
Birminghaw, Ale
Mr Zion Returns to the Model City
Mr Zion returns from a two week visit to New York and Boston. He aims to arrange something notable for Anniston and plans to publish details later. He is tired but hale and glad to be back in the Model City of the South. Winter is coming, buy coal now. Phone 72.
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Wm. H. Zon
New York
Boston
Anniston
Zion
Mr. Zinn
Hale
Kk. O
Watson
Social noting winter trip to former Montgomery home
Mrs. John Dowe and her children with her mother Mrs. Gwio will depart Wednesday for Montgomery, the family’s former residence, to spend the winter.
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John Dowe
New Chert Improves City Streets at Noble and Yeacu
City engineers report the new chert surface at the Noble Yeacu intersection shows superior durability and smoother driving. After initial tests the material outperformed prior street coverings and is expected to be used for major throughfares.
Arnica Salve Cures Piles and Fistula in Two Weeks
A patient from Mc Connellsville Ohio credits W A Greer with healing after three years of treatment by doctors. Duck Len's Arnica Salve reportedly cures barn injuries cuts corns sores eruptions salt rheum piles. Sold at Mier Drug Co.
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W. A. Greer
McConnellsville
Ducklen
Mier Drug Co
Warte's Hand Made Cigars Sought Over Five Cent Imitation
A public plea insists on Warte's Hand Made cigars as superior to a cheaper five cent counterfeit. The note argues genuine quality over economy and urges readers to choose the Warte brand.
Theatrical Engagement Opens With Granan Goodwin Company
The Granan Goodwin Company launches a three night season next Thursday with aerial acts and rapid bill changes. Each show features a new play and a Map of Mystery as the opening production with four big vaudeville acts.
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Granan-Goodwin Comey
Chang
New Life Pills Claim Quick Cure for Stomach Ailments
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas says Dr King s New Life Pills eased distressing pains in head back and stomach and restored appetite. Infallible for stomach and liver troubles. Only 25 cents at Miller Drug Co.
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Dr. King
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale, Tex
Miller Drug Co
Clifton flour promises purity and quality in every sack
Bransford Mill Owensboro Ky touts Clifton flour as thoroughly purified and hygienically milled. It claims the flour is aerated sifted and passed through silk cloths for absolute purity. Bakers test it to prove superiority and price is reasonable with Clifton claiming no rival.
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Lea
Clifton
Carmack Story About McKinley Dinner Feud
Senator Carmack recalls a dinner hosted by President McKinley that left two insular committee members feeling slighted. He quips that McKinley did not invite him and is just getting even.
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Carmack
Senator Carmack
West
Tennessee
Senate Chamber
House of Representatives
McKinley
Conversation Sparks Pingpong Question Exchange
A brief dialogue shows She asking about pingpong, and He replying no. She prompts to find another topic for conversation with a humorous tone. The exchange highlights casual social chatter and interpersonal dynamics.
Southern Railway Round Trip to Washington at Low Rates
Round trip tickets to Washington offered by Southern Railway from Birmingham region with October travel dates 3 through 6 and a final limit extension to November 3 upon deposit by October 14 and 50 cent fee. Through sleeping cars from Anviston available.
Gar Washington cigar ad for G A R encampment timing
Watters Hand Made cigars advertise for the National Encampment of the G A R in Washington D C. The Southern Railway offers low round trip fares to Washington and back for October 3 4 5 and 6 with return by October 15 1902 and an extension to November 3 upon deposit and 50 cent fee.
Poet Billy Kidd Purchases Tools for Foot Measurement
An Atlanta Constitution quip notes Billy Kidd buying a tapeline to measure his feet. The joking exchange suggests he will need further equipment like a shoeshorn to fit feet after pairing. The exchange mocks preparation and timing.
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Billy Kidd
Atlanta Constitution
Charcoal as a purifier in homes advised
Uncle Allen Sparks suggests using charcoal to improve air and water quality. A visitor notes a window draft while discussing charcoal placed in the refrigerator and near faucets to absorb impurities. The article warns that used charcoal becomes foul and must be replaced, and that burned charcoal can spread germ transfer.
Letter Threats Over Sugar Words In Honeymoon Memoirs
A wife, enraged by insults like pudding head, retrieves a year old love letter as a dramatic retaliation device. The letter pledges devotion and warns of dire consequences if the husband does not yield, followed by an interruption when he presents a box of Nunellys Candies.
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Mississippi
Nunnelly’s
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Chamberlin
T. W. Robinson
Justice of the Peace
Tecomis
Mich
J. L. Wikle
Apt. James Crook
Jacksonville
Nivtoger
Atlana
Calhoun
Paul and
Tom Scott Roerts
Irevaton
P. HL. Atkins
Birmingham
Wm. Noble
Rome
MR. Zion
Model City
Noble and
Yeacu Tiewss
Ie Pu
Warte
Sweetheart
Ross Borodorky
Ioas
Algze
Ibea
Wespo
Foley
Milier Deag Oo
Posel
Bill Wibely
Te Vander
Popalr
Bransford Mili
Owensboro, Ky
Washington, Dpd. C
Southern
G. A. R. Reunion Southern Railway
Pullman
Anviston
Lusk
Avent
Ala
GAR
G. A
Security Bank
Just
Schrafft
Uncle Allen Sparks
Chicago Tribune
Whetstone & Co
Finley’s
Visana
Noble Street
State Normal School
Jacksonville, Ala
C. W. Daugette
D & W 2m
Dr King
Shoe Department
Frank Mwintyre
Frank McIntyre
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