Salem Kahlley drops divorce suit after full investigation
Salem Kahlley filed a chancery court divorce suit but today dismissed it saying the initial information was incorrect and there was no wrongdoing by his wife. In a separate matter, U S District Court in Bankr uptcy No 1547 in the matter of John R Danzey bankrupt, notice to creditors of a meeting on April 23 1915 at 2 p m in Mobile to prove claims and appoint a trustee with Robert T Ervin as referee in bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Kahlley
Chancery Court
U. S. District Court, SO. Dist
Alabama
John R. Danzey
Mobile
Robert T. Ervin
Belforest Plays Postponed To April 17 For School Fund
Belforest Alabama reports that plays scheduled for April 10 are postponed to April 17. Proceeds go to the 8S I A to finish work on the school hall ceiling. A Belforest party visited Bay Minette on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belforest Belforest
Ala
General Contractors Bid Notice and Reservation Clause
Notice from the office of John 1 references bidding on a project with requirements for sealing of bids and a reserve to reject any or all bids. The fragment indicates a general contractor procurement process and potential bid acceptance criteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
A. Wetari Tile
Estat
Local court fines reflect a mix of offenses in Tuesday arraignments
Gus Long and Sam Long, fruit vendors, were fined five dollars or ten days for reckless driving after a prior arrest by Officer Alex McCarron. Annie Mitch, a Gracie and Chestnut resident, also fined for frivolous prosecution. Nicholas, a Black man, fined fifty dollars or ninety days for carrying a concealed pistol. Lucile and Clarence Dumas had assault and battery and disorderly conduct cases continued to April 14 amid alleged violent incidents involving others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Long
Monroe Street
Sam Long
Savannah
Edington
Alex McCarron
Jim Barry
Annie Mitch
Gracie and
Chestnut Streets
Walter Burch
Am Nicholas
Lucile Dumas
Clarence Dumas
Bessie Smatkwood
Mary Banes
Ella Two
City Briefs Police and court actions and chamber meeting
Arthur Edwards a negro driver was arrested for speeding by Officer John Bressingham. His case is set for Saturday in the recorder s court. The Cham ber of Commerce will hold its regular weekly meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Deputy sheriffs arrested John Garfaist on an alias writ after two weeks of nonappearance in a grand larceny case. The indictment accuses Garfaist of stealing two hogs from Eliza Battle Lizzie T Sexton in chancery court as Rickardy Austin filed suit for an absolute divorce charging the husband Peter Sexton with adultery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Edwards
John Bressingham
Recorder’s Court
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
John Garfaist
Garfaist
Eliza Battle
Lizzie T. Sexton
Chancery Court
Rickardy & Austin
Peter Sexton
Theodore area business and farm notes in April
Mr J R Wells traveled to Mobile on business. Frank Rowell purchased a Duroc son from A L Willard in Theodore. William Gibson also went to Mobile for business. Chas Eklund began a new home set to be ready soon. Mrs J K Wells remains in poor health. Rain last week aided farmers crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Ala
J. R. Wells
Mobile
Frank Rowell
A. L. Willard
Duroc
William Gibson
Chas, Eklund
J. K. Wells
Leon Schwarz Honored by I O B E Convention
Captain Leon Schwarz, delegate from Beth Zur Lodge to the district I O B E convention in New Orleans, returned to Mobile with resolutions from the Mobile lodge backing a monthly contribution plan for war sufferers. He was named chairman of the committee on the state of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Schwarz
Beth Zur Lodge
B'nai B'rith
New Orleans
Mobile
Schwarz
Mobile Lodge
Divers to descend to 400 feet to salvage F-4
Honolulu dispatch reports George D. Stillson in charge of diving for raising the submarine F-4. Four expert divers, aided by Maryland’s equipment and a new air-supply method, are expected to descend tomorrow to work at depths to 400 feet. Preparations for the descent were completed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. H
George D. Stillson
Maryland
Stillson
Inferior Court News with Fines and Sentences
In the inferior criminal court on Monday Tiny Gooch was fined 2.50 dollars or ten days in jail for assault and battery. Gus Jones proved his innocence of stealing wood from Arthur Moffat with attorney Bart B. Chamberlain. John Smith, accused of stealing a bicycle valued at 35 dollars from L. Hamilton, was ordered sent to the state reformatory at Mount Meigs Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Gooch
Gus Jones
Wood
Arthur Moffat
Bart B. Chamberlain
John Smith
L. Hamilton
State Reformatory
Mount Meigs
Ala
Sure Way to Get Rid of Blackheads
A simple home method claims to dissolve and remove blackheads using two ounces of plain powdered aeroxiargm sprinkled on a hot wet sponge and rubbed over the affected areas. The text warns against pinching and squeezing, describing blackheads as dust and body secretions that form in pores and noting that squeezing causes irritation and enlarged pores.
Mobilians Honored at K. P. Convention in Fairhope
John H. Pankey of Mobile Lodge No. s was elected president of the Seven District Knights of Pythias Lodges of Alabama at the nineteenth semi annual convention in Fairhope. officers include Mayer Aldridge Mobile No. 67 first vice president and C L Smith Rescue No. 25 second vice president. two delegates were injured during the excursion to the steamer James A. Carney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pankey
Mobile Lodge No. S
Knights of Pythias
Alabama
Fairhope
Mayer W. Aldridge
Mobile No
C. L. Smith
Rescue No
Thomas B. Allman
Whistler No
D. C. Byrne
Cecil
J. J. Murray
Henry Ledebur
Rescue
Ernest J. Grove
Red Cross
Albert D. Bloch
L. G. Waldrop
Pythian
Fairhope Lodge
Waldrop
Grand Lodge
Julia FreiWorth
Mildred Mershon
Ruth Mershon
N. C. Tew
Thomas R. Allman
Ernest Grove
State of
L. D. Dix
D. W. McGaughey
C. 8
J. M. Pilcher
James A. Carney
Bay Minette
Morgan Jones
Crichton
Mobile Barbers Meet With General Organizer
A Monday night meeting of the Mobile local journeymen Barbers International Union at the Central Trades Council Hall included general organizer J. C. Shannessy. They discussed the local situation and a by law amendment to allow one barber to stay on duty after 7 pm on weekdays to serve belated customers. A follow up meeting is set for Tuesday night to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trades Council
Frank Farley Arrested for Prohi Violation
Frank Farley, proprietor of a road house near Dog River on Fulton road, was arrested Monday night by Deputy Sheriffs Brannan and Lee on violation of state prohibition laws. Officers confiscated six bottles of beer. Farley posted bond for appearance in the inferior criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farley
Dog River
Fulton Road
Brannan and Lee
Farley
Inferior Criminal Court
Burial Services For Mrs Helen Weaver Held At St Vincent
Funeral services for Mrs Helen Weaver were conducted Monday at 3 30 PM by Rev Father Lenahan at St Vincent Catholic Church. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers W C McMahon A J Leibert M H McCudden F Hackmeyer J Madden F Viertel E Fisch Philo Eastburn. The text notes designs from Mechanics Relief Association and Louisville and Nashville Railroad car shops. Nearby, funeral for Martin V B Wainwright occurred Monday afternoon at 3 from Roche Burke Undertaking Co. parlors with Rev E A Donnelly officiating. Interment in Magnolia cemetery, pallbearers listed as George Myrick John O Adams G R Emerson G W Pitthman M Wainwright M Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Weaver
Helen Weaver
St. Vincent's Catholic Church
Father Lenahan
Magnolia Cemetery
Mechanics’ Relief Association
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
W. C. McMahon
A. J. Leibert
M. H. McCudden
F. Hackmeyer
J. Madden
F. Viertel
E. Fisch and
Philo Eastburn
M. V. B. Wainwright
Martin V. B. Wainwright
New Orleans
Roche & Burke Undertaking Company
E. A. Donnelly
Government Street Methodist Church
George Myrick
John O. Adams
G. R. Emerson
G. W. Pitthman
M. Wainwright
M. Emerson
Funeral of Mrs. Dantzler Held in Moss Point Miss
Mrs J Lewis Dantzler wife of the Southern Paper Mill Co president died in New Orleans yesterday at 11 am from an alcohol lamp explosion while dressing her hair. She was buried today in Griffith cemetery Moss Point where the family had long resided. The community extends condolences to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laine
Miss
J. Lewis Dantzler
Southern Paper Mill Co
New Orleans
Griffith
Moss Point
Mississippi
Regular Army Officer Completes Alabama Guard Inspection
Major Andrew Moses of the U.S. Army general staff finished an exhaustive inspection of Alabama National Guard conditions concerning three companies. He departed for Washington Monday to report on state troop service and appropriations amid concerns over material shortages and potential loss of Dick bill funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama National Guard
Andrew Moses
General Staff
Washington
Moses
Whistler Lodge to Meet at Carr Street Hall Tonight
Mechanics Lodge No 6 I O O F will hold a regular meeting at their Carr street hall at 7 30 o'clock. Whistler grounds open for today’s baseball opener draw many fans. Local residents make short trips to nearby Mobile Pascagoula and Brewton for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Ala
Mechanics Lodge No. 6
Carr Street
Mary Therrell
Sam Vigor
Gulfcrest
Miss Morzette
Mobile
Miss Matzenger
May Reno
Miss Lane
William M. Cato
W. A. Cato
Walter Cato
Wilbur Cato
Luther Cato
Clarence
Elmer Cato
Annie M. Walker
Addie Spears
New Orleans
Susie Richardson
Brewer
Brewton
Alan Messrs
Oe Kidd
James J. McGuire
Bayou Sara
Civil service exams announced for May openings
The Civil Service Commission lists May examinations including Electrical expert aidship at Washington navy yard earning $4 a day, chief of training school for government hospital for the insane at $1,200 per year, marine engine draftsman for submarines, inspector of machinery at Groton Connecticut at $5.04 a day, and oil and gas inspector in the Bureau of Mines from 1500 to 3300 yearly. Also report of a drunken incident leads to a $10 fine or twenty days for John Sherbank after sleeping on Commissioner Laz Schwarz’s porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
How to Cure Stomach Troubles
An article explains excessive stomach acid causes most indigestion and gastritis and outlines treatment. It recommends pure bisulated magnesia as a premier remedy, with a teaspoonful in water after meals to quickly stop pain, neutralize acid, and heal the stomach.
Meridian Transit Offers New Routes to Key Cities
The plan includes Calvert and York along with Intermediate Stations and direct connections to Meridian, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, and East, expanding regional travel options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
York
Meridian
Tuscaloosa
Birmingham
East
Peace Flag Flies As Women Delegates Sail For Hague
A white peace flag bearing the word Peace in blue was hoisted from the Noordam as 20 delegates led by Miss Jane Addams boarded to sail from New York to Rotterdam for the International Peace Congress in The Hague. The group includes suffragists, educators, and union reps from across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holland-Américan Line
Noordam
America
Jane Addams
Rotterdam
Hague
Mitchel
Miss
Cars for B S Road ing Put in Condition
A motor car sent to the Whistler shops from Dawes is being painted in Mobile and Ohio coach colors and labeled Mobile and Ohio. It will run between Alabama Port and Delchamps, though initially lettered Alabama Farm Land Railroad. A new large passenger car was sent today to be assembled and may be converted into a combination car for service between Mann station and Dawes, hauling flat cars between those stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Dawes
Mobile
Ohio
Alabama Port
Delchamps
Alabama Farm Land Railroad
Mann Station
Mine disaster near Shimonoseki claims 236 lives
Tokyo reports a coal mine accident near Shimonoseki resulting in 236 dead. Officials say rescue teams retrieved victims as the tragedy shocked the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Shimonoseki
Eckman’s Alterative hailed for lung recovery case
A Keyser West Virginia letter touts Eckman’s Alterative as curing a feared fatal lung illness. The 1908 patient says she recovered after months of bed rest and medical doubt. The ad claims bronchial catarrh throat and lung benefits with no habit forming drugs and urges readers to seek the brochure and local druggist Braswell’s in Mobile Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman
B. St
Keyser
W. Va
H. K. Bailey
Eckman Phoratory
Philadelphia
Braswell's Drug Store
Mobile
Ala
Store Buildings for Rent in Various Locations
New and modern store at 8 Royal Street West. Three story brick building at 62 Dauphin Street with large windows and improvements for a good tenant. Two story brick building at 6 Dauphin Street in good condition. Large garage with cement floor at 211 St Michael Street, suitable as warehouse. Attractive prices for desirable tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
N. Government Street
Arge
Dauphin Street
St. Michael Street
Painful pimples disfigured face prompt relief sought
A reader details months of a skin breakout that covered the body after scratching. They saw a Cuticura Soap and Ointment ad, requested a free sample, and after three days on the face began improvement.
Ailments of Men Overcome with Cadomene Tablets
An old advertisement touts Cadomene tablets as a home remedy for nervousness weak vitality and poor balance in men. It claims three tablets provide strength and nerve force without physician oversight and promotes secrecy and affordability.
Simple remedy claims for kidney and bladder relief
A noted author suggests uric acid causes kidney and bladder weakness and promotes nocturnal urination. A four ounce portion of lad salts dissolved in lithia water is proposed as a simple, pleasant breakfast drink that purportedly relieves bladder irritation with no bad effects.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phildelphia Business College
Civil Service Dept
Washi Wilcox
Apply
Gulf City Dye Works Company, Inc
Ivanhoe Mfg
St. Louis
Baldwin
Washington, Clarke, Monroe
Iiox
Conecuh
Escambia
Jackson, Harrison, George, Perry, Greene
Wayne Counties
Mobile Item
Smith Brothers
Dept
Concord
Georgia
Care Item Office
Glennon Ave
Glennon Avenue
Eecarae A
M. M
W. M
A. E
N. Conception St
L. K
Locust St
George A. Maloney
City Bank
Home Garden Association of Mobile
Lyric
Pauline
Spring Hills
Barton Avenues
Artemus Lindo
Linda
Prichard
St. Charles and
Davis Avenue
Bell Phobe
Trooma
N. Joachimst
N. Ann St. Bell
Washington Avenue
Corner Grocery
Davis Ave
All Heart
J. S. Barret Lumber Co
S. Wilkinson
Evergreen Plant Co
Evergreen
Smith Piano Co
O. C. Denmark
Chatham
Texas
Bell
Call Bell
S&s
Lafayette Street
Semmes
W. S. King
C. L. Coleman
Dauphin St
Albright & Wood
Court House
Royal and
Government
Burkett’s Wood Yard
Home
N. Jackson St
St. Joseph St
P. O. Box
Hercules
Warren St. M. E. Church
Lady's Gold Watch and Chain
L. S
Marléna Parker
Aisouth Dauphin
Ferris
Fish River Poultry Yards
Magnolia Springs
Siigby’s Bicycle Co
Kb. O
A. Cooper
John W. Purifoy
Lauine & Toulart
St. Francis Street
Recorder
Inferior Court News
John H. Pankey Press
Laz Schwarz
D. H. Edington
John Sherbank
Lott
Commissioners Porch
Sherbank
Hhi
ROCHE
BURKE
Undertakers
Corner St. Joseph and
Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway
Union Terminal Station
R. B. duMont
Wm. W. Croom
Dumont & Croom
St. Michael St. Belt
J. T. Jett & CO. General Contractors
Res
Norman Bell
N. Royal St
The
B. S
Peder
VIA
New Orles
City Ticket Office
South Royal
Bell 210
Mobil
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