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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1913

Page

2

Oyster Schooner Seized on Libel in Mobile

The oyster schooner Emelia Gloria of the Mobile Fish and Oyster Company fleet was seized by U S Marshal G B Deans on entering port and guarded. A libel by Herman Linstrom seeks wages for services, with bond likely to be posted. A second seizure target is the sunken river steamer James T Staples, submerged in the Alabama river near Secession Bend, with a watchman to be stationed. the wreck may be raised this summer for investigation.

Emelia Gloria Mobile Fish and Oyster Company United States G. B. Deans Emilia Gloria Herman Linstrom James T. Staples Benjamin Young Alabama Secession Bend Coffeeville

Croxone advertised as quick relief for backache and kidney issues

An advertisement touts Croxone as a unique remedy for backache kidney trouble bladder and urinary disorders rheumatism and stiff joints. It claims rapid action by cleansing poisons uric acid from the blood and improving kidney function with immediate and lasting effects.

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Electrician narrowly escapes death after live wire shock

James H. Farrar an electrician with Mobile Electric Company suffered a near fatal shock when his head touched an exposed terminal choke coil at the Royal and St. Louis power house. He lost consciousness for ten minutes but was revived by the pul motor and later sent home. Farrar has been with the company for years and previously injured three years ago at the lower house.

James H. Farrar Congress Street Mobile Electric Company Royal St. Louis Farrar T. K. Jackson

Mobile delegates plan to lure 1914 Sunday School Convention

About two dozen Mobile county delegates plan a special train trip to Huntsville for the April 15 state Sunday School Convention. The Mobile County Sunday School Association reports 30 enrolled with more names added daily as they push to bring the event to Mobile.

Huntsville Mobile County Mobile County Sunday School Association Mobile State Association For Mobile Louisville and Nashville Railroad R. L. Howell Transportation Committee Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Tuscaloosa Gadsden

Dauphin Street Paving Plans Expanded Citywide

The city prepares a twelfth paving project extending beyond the last route, with Dauphin from Reed Avenue to the limits and Monterey from Government to Dauphin, plus Shell Road to Ann. Residents show oral requests for Shell Road, while property owners remain noncommittal. Jett Bros. contracts will grade ahead on Government Street south side. a $1.50 per sq yd paving option is sought amid cost comparisons of bituminous macadam brick wood block and asphalt.

Monterey Street Government Dauphin Shell Road Ann Broad Dauphin Street Reed Avenue Pine Street Ann Street Mobile Government Street Catherine Street Jett Bros. Contracting Company Catherine West

Trial of Brown Begins Thursday in Oakdale Killing

The second trial of William J. Brown for the July 16 1912 murder of Alfred Percy in Oakdale opens Thursday at 10 am in the city court. Attorney C W Tompkins says he will prove insanity while solicitor Clarke argues malice and premeditation. A special venire has been summoned and a two day trial is anticipated.

William J. Brown Alfred Percy Oakdale C. W. Tompkins Clarke Venice

Amusements at Lyric and Orpheum Offer Week of Shows

The Lyric presents Scheep Days this week by Gus Fmdwards with three daily performances. The Orpheum continues The Moonshiners Daughter to Wednesday, while Work and Wages by Higley v U Harrington Stock Company plays Thu Sat nights and matinees. A new ladies rest room and nursery is announced for the Orpheum.

Lyric Gus Fmdwards Orpheum Theatre Orpheum Kentucky Higley V-U Harrington Stock Company Dee Kellner

Funeral Notices Burns Dorlon

Entered into rest April 9 1913 Ethel Lee Burns daughter of David P and the late Elodie Burns in the 21st year of her age Funeral 3 30 pm from No 607 Conti street and from the Cathedral at 4 pm Dorlon Mulford N died April 9 1918 in his 30th year Funeral 2 pm from 21 S Lafayette street and 2 30 pm at Dauphin Way Baptist Church Interment Magnolia Cemetery.

Burns Ethel Lee Burns David P Elodie Burns Conti Street

School bond debate on Barton Academy use

The Round Table Club discussed a $150 000 school bond for Barton Academy on Tuesday night. Aubrey Boyles proposed repurposing the building as a high school, but a unanimous view held the funds could not be used for that purpose and that law barred it.

Barton Academy Round Table Club Aubrey Boyles

Blackfriars Next Week at Preamland Theatre

The Blackfriars dramatic club of the University of Alabama performs at Preamland Theatre Thursday April 17 presenting one of Bernard Shaw's brilliant dramatic conceptions. You

Blackfriars the Blackfriars Dramatic Club University of Alabama Preamland Theatre Bernard Shaw

Baby eczema relief story from Reading makes trust in Resinol

Mrs. Fletcher of Reading describes her baby’s six month struggle with eczema. After applying Resinol Soap and Ointment, the child slept through the night and the sores dried. The letter touts free samples and urges others to try Resinol for itching and skin eruptions.

Reading Wm. M. Fletcher Dept. 14-T Resinol Baltimore

Alabama Methodist Educational Board Meeting Actions Plans

Dr. W. M. Cox of Pensacola presided over the executive committee meeting of the Alabama Conference Methodist church South. Policies for Southern University Greensboro women’s college Montgomery and Downing Industrial School Brewton were discussed. The session at St Francis Street church lasted several hours with members Dr. C. A. Rush Dr. J. A. eraeeens J. S. Frazer and W. M. Bakesome in attendance.

W. M. Cox Pensacola Fila Board of Education Alabama Methodist Church South Southern University Greensboro Ala Women's College Montgomery Downing Industrial School Brewton St. Francis Street Methodist Church C. A. Rush Evergreen J. A. Eraeeens Treas J. 8 Frazer Mobile W. M. Bakesome

You Never Can Tell Play By College Dramatic Club

A college dramatic club presents You Never Can Tell as a Shaw revival following Macbeth Taming of the Shrew Twelfth Night and Candida. Seat sales begin Tuesday April 15 with strong advance demand and large expected audience.

Fanny College Dramatic Club Collegians Shaw

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