Arraignment Set as Murder Case Proceeds in City Court
Roche to be arraigned Thursday on first degree murder charges for the shooting death of Thomas Machon on November 2. Trial date set for March 16 but continued due to an important state witness. seventy five jurors drawn for the week. Jury list includes W Cleve Rodiger, Joseph E effield, Jesse A Greer and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rd Roche
Mobile
Roche
Thomas Mchon
Jim Jackson
Annie Mowell
Petit Larceny
Wiliam Tully
Joseph and
Clay Gra
W. E. Flinn
William McGrath
L. Ducourneau
James Hughes
Ferdinand Phillips
Joseph Donaldson
Oliver Morant
William Hudson
Hale Clark
Thomas C. Bowen
John F. Harroun
Lebaron M. G. Daly
Oliver Wintsenn
Myron C. Lingle
Leslie George
Charles Bates
James A. Wulff
A. Cash Gaston
James Anderson
Edward T. J. Zimlich
Frank H. Morton, Jr
Robert Wintzen
George S. Baldo
Marcus J. McGlinn
Burt B
Robert E. Bullock
Herman H. Maschmeyer
Earl V. Walker
Patrick BE. Lilley
James R. Groom
Thomas J. Howell
George H. Hinchey
Benjamin Johnson
Willis Tanner
Jacques H. Baumhauer
Thomas Cleveland
Louis E. Anfield
John ©. Chapman
Charles §. Shawhan
Columbus H. Moody
William C. Croxdale
J. Maury Lyon
Charles Wassmuth
George Ferrill
Herbert Finkbohner
Eugene Dykes
R. Edward Wilson
William Holder, Jr
Pleas Richardson
James BH. Strachan
William F. Stutz
Gregory L. Kenny
Homer L. McClelland
John A. Lamey
Home Garden Association raises funds from city firms
The Home Garden Association reports broad support from firms and individuals including The First National Bank The Bank of Mobile J Little T T Palmer C J Gayfer Co Crowley Ishall Taylor Lowenstein Co T G Bush Co Brown Brown Ogden Grocery Alabama Corn Dunlap Mercantile Schwartz Hermann Synde J Scheitel Zacarias Mobile Stationery Sherman Stationery Alex Bloch Bloch Bros Hanan Bros S T Hahn John J Meyers E A Pincus Gordon King W Walsh S A LeBlanc George ess Co. The directors state the fund aids unemployed citizens to improve city lots and aims for a self supporting operation after this season. Real estate transfers follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Association
Horst
First National Bank
Bank of Mobile
J. Little
T. T. Palmer
C. J. Gayfer & Co
Crowley & Ishall, Taylor, Lowenstein & Co
T. G. Bush Company
Brown & Brown
Ogden Grocery Company
Alabama
Corn. 2
Dunlap Mercantile Company
Schwartz, Hermann & ‘Ynde
J. Scheitiell
Joe F. Chastang
Frank W. Boykin
Jes E. Boyett
Edgar O. Boy Jr
Willie Marie Boyett
Annie Murie Boyett
Ception
State Streets
Mamie Rush
Mortgage Bond Company of
New York
Fry and Ap
Z. Chastang
John Evverett
F. W. Boykin
Wyenee Reichert
Frankoykin
W. S. Simon
J. B. Strickland
Spring Hill Avenue
Randolph Street
Morris Blount
F. W. Herrmann
Owen, Sims, Griffin and Harle
W. G. Bevill
Ella H. Mecham
Tacon Place
W. Zeller
S. Ross Sutton
Citronelle
Ala
Coroner Dr Chapman Seeks Democratic Primary Support
Brief political notice from Mobile Alabama urging votes and patronage for Coroner Dr C E Chapman in the Democratic primaries. Includes address N Joachim Street and signals active campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Joachim St
Mobile
Ala
Recorder's Court Fines and Remands Reported
Multiple defendants faced Recorder's Court actions Saturday. Julius Pees fined $50 or 50 days for prohibition violation. Robert Bell Jr fined $7 and costs for automobile laws. Willie Hill bound over to grand jury on burglary and grand larceny under $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Pees
Recorder’s Court
Robert Bell, Jr
Willie Hill
John Wade
Julius Agnall
Walter Crawford
W. M. Koch
H. D. Matthews
Mary Jane Matthews
Dollie Hayes
Charlie Nathan
Elizah Hill
Joe Lenick
Andrew Morrisette
Herman Ripps
Cherry
Lyons
Mobile
Edington
George Brown
Elmira
Hamilton
Manganese Trade Will Help Mobile
The Dova Lisboa docked at the Mobile and Ohio piers with manganese ore for shipment to the Birmingham steel district. The shift in sources follows the wartime pullout of India and a pivot to Brazil via Mobile, aided by hopes of available shipping and a possible coal return cargo swap with exporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dova Lisboa
Mobile
Ohio
Birmingham
Spain
United States Steel Corporation
India
Brazil
Dora Lisboa
Alabama
Alabama Baptist Young People's Union Meets in Birmingham
The Alabama Baptist Young People's Union convention will be held in Birmingham from April 14 to 16. Birmingham churches plan hospitality for delegates from state churches. Notable speakers include Rev. J. W. Phillips, Rev. James H. Chapman, Prof. Landryn P. Leavell, Rev. Alfred J. Dickinson Jr., Rev. Preston Blake, Rev. W. F. Yarborough, Harry L. Strickland, and Rev. James A. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Baptist Young People's Union
J. W. Phillips
D. D
Mobile
James H. Chapman
Florence
Landryn P. Leavell
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Alfred J. Dickinson, Jr
Eufaula
Preston Blake
W. F. Yarborough
Montgomery
Harry L. Strickland
James A. White
Chicago
Campaign Planned for Y Members
The 1916 Young Men's Christian Association membership drive sets a 20000 point target. Full memberships earn two points per dollar, partial payments one point, with senior memberships at 11 dollars and intermediate at nine. Renewals and new memberships are organized with daily luncheons and split campaign teams to start strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Cawthon Assembly Room
J. T. Cochrane
Cawthon
Battle House
Cochrane
Turner
Byllesby Mercantile Expands with New Orleans Branch
The Byllesby Mercantile Corporation of New York plans a New Orleans branch with H. P. Schuck as manager. Daniel Lindo, longtime assistant secretary at William E. Peck & Co., becomes vice president and export manager. The firm has Mobile interests via the Southern and Caribbean Steamship Company and extensive South American trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullesby Mercantile Corporation
New York City
New Orleans
H. P. Schuck
Daniel Lindo
William E. Peck & Co
New York
Byllesby Mercantile Corporation
Mobile
Southern and Caribbean Steamship Company
McGill Night School Roll of Honor Scholars March
The list honors McGill night school students for March across classes. In Bookkeeping the scholars are J. Duffy E. R. Bell M. Langan Head J. Dumas B. Shaffer and others. Shorthand names include N. Swann T. Groom D. Duffy W. Green M. Bowers and more. Class 3 features D. Malone T. Bell H. Clausen E. Jackson T. Franelich L. Bailley A Arlas C. Langan J. Bolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill
J. Duffy
E. R. Bell
M. Langan
J. Dumas
B. Shaffer
N. Swann
T. Groom
D. Duffy
W. Green
Duty
M. Bowers
King
Tentey
Bowers
C. King
N. McA J
Republican County Convention Called
The Republican qualified voters of Mobile county are called to a mass convention on May 9 at 12 oclock noon at Creole Club Hall 104 N Scott Street. Delegates to the state convention in Birmingham May 17 and to the First district convention will be chosen. James T. Peterson, chairman, issues the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County
N. Scott Street
Birmingham
Roperly
James T. Peterson
Toulminville Gossip and community notices
In Toulminville Alabama on April 1 the community book lists Sunday school at St Mark's chapel with Hugh Rolston as superintendent and a later meeting led by Rev A G. Rgeen Nebate Sims. Local residents host visits, weddings and church events plus school and social updates including Sunny South School principal D Y Thomason returning Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulminville
Ala
St. Mark's Chapel
Hugh Rolston
Ieee
A. G. Rgeen Nebate Sims
D. Y. . D. Thomason
Sunny South
Wilcox County
Tom Davis
John J
W. W. Mitternight
Lou Miss
Joseph Mitternight
Frank Zieman
Selma
E. P. Webb
W. L. Fountain
Louis Fletcher
Spencer
J. E. Williams
Elsie
James A. Cowart
Arkansas
Young Ladies Bible
Hattie Willison
The
Baptist Church
J. D. Wilkes
Anna Werneth
Estella Sullivan
Crichton
O. McLean
A. Hanline
J. D
Leeper
Memphis
Tenn
Ernest Daffin
Monroe
Oakdale Baptist Church
Barnes
Baptist Tabernacle
Crichton Baptist Church
Toulminville School Improvement Association
W. T. Pritchard
Ruth Nelson
H. P. Nightengale
Ben Ward
Vernon Christy
Oklahoma
McDermott
St. Stephen's Road
Oakdale Yoke Bearers Surprise Teacher Party
Oakdale Alabama April 1 Special Tuesday night the Yoke Bearers class from Oakdale Baptist Church surprised their teacher J E Patterson at his home. They brought refreshments and played games with attendees including Mr and Mrs Schaffer Mrs Hammett Mr and Mrs Frank Cammack Miss Lillie Belle Brewton and many others. Buck Jones leaves for Montgomery to play ball this season. Mrs Becham and Elva leave for Tennessee following grandmother’s death. John O’Connell and family move back to Marine street. Mrs Thomas W Ruse recovers from illness. Greenville notes cover club meetings dinners and dances with local families and guests from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Ala
Oakdale Baptist Church
J. E. Patterson
Schaffer
Hammett
Frank Cammack
Lillie Belle Brewton
D. E
Leonard
Kurt Luft
Irby Smith
Washington Avenue
Broad Street
Buck Jones
Montgomery
Personal Notes and Local Visits Reported
Mrs. E L Cook hosts relation visits while Mrs J L Perdue and Effie Perdue attend a Woman's Club meeting in Union, Miss Perdue sings. Ted Gantt and Zula visit Ev ee n relatives. Mrs Leon Brooks and daughter from Brewton stay with Greenville kin. Preaching plans announced for Cedar Creek and Pleasant Hill. radishes near ready. Richard Miller to return Saturday from Sunflower after six months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacola
E. L. Cook
J. L. Perdue
Effie Perdue
Woman’s Club
Unionings
Miss Perdue
Ted Gantt
Zula
Ev ‘Een
Smith
Leon Brooks
Brewton
Greenville
Arena
Marie Petcher
Manchester
Charles Einhardt
Malcolm
Cedar Creek Church
Pleasant Hill
M. E. Huff
Indianapolis
Cedar Creek
Richard Miller
Deer Park and Fruitdale Personalities and School News
In Deer Park Alabama Judge Wallace P. Pruitt and many visitors called last week while residents attended school events and an Easter picnic. The Deer Park school year closed with an entertainment and children’s egg hunt. In Fruitdale Alabama the Mills family child is gravely ill with typhoid fever and locals host gatherings as meetings are held at Union Chapel led by Rev. Nix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Ala
Wallace P. Pruitt
E. H. Harrigan
Washington
W. J. Harrison
J. H. Blount
Chatom
M. P. Gale
Pope
Miss
W. R. Leon
Mobile
O'Sullivan
Southside
Citronelle
J. B. Bridge
Whistler
Ada Palmer
Howie
Dunkkin
Selma
Holly Beshel
School Improvement Association
Fruitdale
Coke Mills
S. F. Miner
Preston
Minn
W. W. Kurtz
Hoquiam
Wash
S. Stutz
J. Stutz
Oshkosh
Robert Smith
Birmingham
E. Carpenter
Brewer
H. Mowry
William Cessna
Santa Rosa
Fla
Earl S Beshel
Beshel
M. Westover
H. Campbell Gilmer
Buckatoonna
Union Chapel
Nix
Holiness Church
C. H. Hennington
Crystal Springs
Shipments of greens heavy as shipments continue
W P Brock sent fine specimens on Thursday while Jesse A Steele was in Mobile on Saturday. Sheriff Onderdonk of Chatom transacted business in town midweek. Greens shipments have been heavy for two weeks with an express car leaving nightly. Growers report good prices and expect sustained volume. George Brassoven returned from St Louis, Judge Ben D Turner of Chatom visited Fruitdale, and Miss Hattie Williams was in State Line Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Brock
Jesse A. Steele
Mobile
Sheriff Onderdonk
Chatom
George Brassoven
St. Louis
Ben D. Turner
Fruitdale
Hattie Williams
State Line
Turnerville and Area News Roundup
James Lewis visited Gulfcrest and spent the day with A. B. George. Turnerville Baptists plan a reunion on the church’s third Sunday in April. Rev. J. D. Crosby nears completion of a new home with help from neighbors. Jack Masingill recovers enough to sit up. A heavy Saturday rain aids local farmers. A. B. Lewis and H. E. Henderson hunted turkeys. Lewis shot an 18 pound gobbler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnerville
Ala
James Lewis
Gulfcrest
A. B. George
Erene Baptist Church
J. D. Crosby
Jack Masingill
A. B. Lewis
H. E. Henderson
Gulf Crest Personal Notes Spotlight Local Visits
Gulf Crest residents share visits and relatives with Mobile and neighboring towns. Mrs Hardin Perkins of Mobile spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs J R Hinson. W E Bradley of Oak Grove visited relatives here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R H Hutto and two sons attended a Mobile show Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Crest
Ala
Hardin Perkins
Mobile
J. R. Hinson
W. E. Bradley
Oak Grove
R. H. Hutto
J. W. Miller
Kushla
Martha Miller
D. P. Wilkerson
T. R. George’s
R. G. Moore
Wilmer School March Attendance Report
Wilmer Alabama reports March daily attendance at 135 for the Wilmer school with an average likely reflecting steady enrollment. The brief item notes the monthly figure in a local school update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Personals
Wilmer
Ala
February School Notes Mention Debate on Timber and Mineral Values
An increase of four over February is noted as the ni percentage stands at 91. The High School met in regular session Friday afternoon with a short program in the primary room. Dr Newburn Hi Brannan and Mr and Mrs Iley spent Monday in Mobile on school business. The Literary Society plans a debate Wednesday night on the relative values of timber and mineral interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburn
Hi Brannan
Iley
Mobile
Literary Society
Hastings Family Leaves Winter Home for New York Move
Fowl River residents Alea Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hastings and daughter Olive closed their winter home and travel to their summer residence in Winfield Illinois. James Fox spent several days in Mobile. Mrs. L G Swartout departed for New York then plans to join her there and establish their future home in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowl River
Alea
Fred Hastings
Olive
Winfield, Ill
James Fox
Mobile
L. G. Swartout
New York
Local notices from Theodore area on midweek trips
A. L. Willard, Gayland Willard and Charley Willard visited Pierce Level on Wednesday. A. L. Willard and son traveled to Mobile on Thursday for business. Farmers report potatoes coming up well. Webb Brannon returned to Wilmer to check on his ill sister from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Ala
A. L. Willard
Gayland Willard
Charley Willard
Pierce Level
Tobacco Habit Easily Conquered
A New Yorker with wide experience offers a book on banishing tobacco or snuff habits in three days with weighty benefits. Edward J. Woods of New York City will mail the book free on request. Health improvements include calmness sleep eye clarity appetite digestion vigor memory and general efficiency after nicotine is out of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Woods
Station E
New York City
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Tral
Thomas McMahon
Home Gardens Fund
C. E. Chapman
R. O. Harris Gro. Co
Chautauqua
Booster Chautauqua Club
Farmers Institute
Ellsworth Plumstead
Milburns
W. G. G. Benway
Moving Pictures
Damon and Pythias
George P. Bible
Bessie Leigh
Bessie Leigh Concert Company
Arby
H. W. Sears
Lyric Glee Club
Lyric Glee
Ioe P.potenture
Dr. H. Wynears
M’gill
Early Dykes and Lavania Pierce
Thomas Watson Webb
Bessie J. Locke
Carson McKensie
N. Negroes
John H. Porter
Adhie Lucky
Rutherford Richard
Emma Radcliffe
James Christian
Dora
Jack Bolling
James B. Stanley
Samuel B. Hopkins
Hopkins- Beeland
B. Hopkins
Herman Roach
Ernest Herlong
Willie H. Seale
Glenn Stanley
Webb Stanley
John Frazer
Porter Martin
W. J. Beeland
Harmony Club
John Glenn
Marjorie Long
Mae Crommelin
Montry
Hortense Long
H. Z. Wilkinson
BE. V. McKenzie
Fred Winkler
Tillie Winkler Flowers
Frank Peabody
Carter Mastin
Curtis Judge
Will Frazer
Jack Eugene Grant
Charlie Waller
Tom Mahone
Jake Helier
W. D. Laney
I Yu Traweek
Ae Thames
Avher Gellerstedt
George
Filey
Deer Park Personals
Turnerville Personals
Theodore Personals
Quick Transfer Co
Ment
Evans Furniture Co
Dauphin Street
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