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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
8
The Willett building, planned adjacent to the Garner structure, will be two stories instead of one, adding greatly to its appearance. The second floor will house large offices and the front will be handsome. Work continues rapidly on the Garner building on Noble street with Mr Garner promising lavish interior beautification.
Dr A F Batlard will immediately commence the erection of a handsome residence upon Quintard avenue opposite the Jewish Synagogue.
Clifton flour is marketed as strictly pure wheat flour produced in a hygienic modern mill. The text claims grains are thoroughly cleaned, purified, aerated, and sifted, guaranteeing purity and perfection in bread quality, with no higher cost than impure flour.
Cheap to Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territory and return August 5 and 19 September 2 and 16 October 7 and 21 via The Iron Mountain Route Tickets good 21 days Write J. K. Rehlander T. P. A. Chattanooga Tenn.
Obituary notes the death of L. J. Houser at the Anniston Hotel and Restaurant around 11 this morning after a short illness. Mrs. Houser is with relatives near Fayette. No funeral plans yet. the notice mentions Ouro, Orry, or Toledo, Lucas County. Also includes a business ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure with sworn statement by F J Cheney and notary A W Gleason in Toledo Ohio.
A southbound Southern freight and a switch engine collided in Rome Georgia in the East Rowe yard about 9 PM. Eleven cars derailed and engineer Banks and fireman Collins were slightly injured. The scene attracted many locals as wreckage lay in confusion.
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports relief from head back and stomach pains after using Dr Kings New Life Pills. He says the remedy cured stomach and liver troubles and left him feeling like a new man. Available for 25 cents at Miller Drug Co.
A boastful claim runs that Postel's Elegant flour is without doubt the best and leads all buyers in quality and popularity, suggesting strong consumer preference and market positioning.
In Montgomery on September 40 the Democratic state ticket was filed with the secretary of state. All congressional nominees except Sid Bowie from the fourth district are listed. Republicans have yet to file any names and aliens must file by the fifth, though none are shown. The reason for Republican delay is not stated. An army recruiting notice and consumer ads follow.
The Star and Republic publishes candidate notices for county commissioner. T. L. Harvey announces his bid in the Third District while the Friends of G. Wright nominate him for the First District.
Personal mentions list residents and visitors including W D Nesbitt in the Calhoun, D A Farrell to Piedmont, R F Watson of Home Purchasing in the city, L Scarbrough from Choccolocco, Wm Noble back from Rome, Rev W W Scott from Choccolocco, J D Sproull to Piedmont, A A Beach from New London Conn, Wm Bellingrath on business in Trowton, Frank M Noble to Legarde Lime and Stone, Stephen Noble to Birmingham, A F Bullard from Lincoln, S B Dake returning to Sweetwater Tenn, Carroll Steele from a pleasure trip, Rev F C Doyle from Fruithurst, C Lawson to Choccolocco, Frank Martin from Talladega, S L Crook in Gadsden, A R Driver on Cobb City business.
The Grahame Goodwin Comedy company brings a three night engagement to the Noble Street theatre starting next Thursday. Excitement runs from Chattanooga Huntsville Montgomery and nearby towns with praise for the touring act. A man of Mystery opens the run with ladies admitted free when accompanied by a paid reserved seat. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents. Warter's Hand Made cigars advertised for smokers.
Miss Carrie Jeff of Birmingham visits Miss Phillis Wolsoncroft and will return home tonight. Miss Wolsoncroft is convalescent. Mrs. G N Montgomery visits Birmingham with her mother Mrs. M E Starling and grandmother Mrs. R W Jones. Mrs B R Fields and sister Miss Rath Fields visit Talladega.
The wrapper on every Owens Pink Mixture bottle bears the above signature and claims it as the baby's friend from birth until teething, distributed to druggists.
The article previews a Birmingham state fair with free acts daily including two famous diving horses Cupid and Powder Pace and Alvini the air wizard fired from a cannon. Exhibits are described as extensive and satisfactory, with opening day attendance projected at 25 000 to 30 000 and hopes for Anniston representation.
A tense domestic quarrel erupts as a wife recalls a year of marriage woes and a threatening letter from her husband. She retrieves a letter claiming he will ruin her life unless she becomes his, before the scene shifts to another object in the room.
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