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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1915

Page

7

Mobile Presbytery Ends After Successful Session

The spring meeting of Mobile Presbytery at Broad Street Presbyterian Church closed on Wednesday night with thanks from the Presbytery. Brewton was chosen as next meeting place for October, with Rev. Dolphy elected moderator and Elder Mix of Bay Minette clerk.

Mobile Presbytery Broad Street Presbyterian Church Broad Street P. H. Hensley Brewton H. W. Wallace Camden O. C. Dolphy Monroeville J. F. Ford W. F. Harris Ray Minette H. W. Rowe Citronelle Dolphy J. P. Mix Bay Minette Wallace Rowe Ford

Harold M. Dempsey Funeral Notice in 1915

Harold M. Dempsey entered into rest April 15 1915 at 9 00 am. Funeral information to be announced later.

Dempsey Harold M. Dempsey

Hardwick Leaves Passenger Traffic Post for Montgomery

The retirement of S. H. Hardwick as passenger traffic manager of the Southern Railway, to become passenger agent at Montgomery Alabama, is announced. W. H. Tayloe of the Chesapeake Steamship Company succeeds him, effective today due to ill health.

Washington

Contract for Raising American in Abeyance

Bids were received for removing the hull of the packet American lying mid channel opposite Turner Terminal but no contract is yet placed due to Captain Lindsey’s illness. He has been ill at home for a week with la grippe.

Turner Terminal H.4m Lindsey

Acid Stomachs Dangerous Advice From a Distinguished Specialist

A noted specialist warns that acidic stomachs irritate the stomach lining, causing trouble. He says standard medicines fail to address the acid, which must be neutralized with bisulfated magnesia after meals to prevent fermentation and acidity, and to allow normal digestion.

Lincoln Death Observed as Government Sits at Half Mast

Washington marked the fiftieth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death with government offices closed and Americana at half mast. President Wilson suspended business and officials joined in silent tribute nationwide and abroad.

Washington United States Abraham Lincoln Wilson Lincoln

Kentucky Night Rider Found Guilty and Four-Year Sentence

P. C. Jenkins, a Bitler county resident, was found guilty in Bowling Green on charges tied to western Kentucky night riding. He received four years in prison after prosecutors said he led masked men to W. A. Webster’s home near South Hill and forced Webster to witness the assault on his wife, daughter, and son. Webster, age 60, remained the central figure. seven co-defendants’ trials were postponed.

Bowling Green P. C. Jenkins Bitler County Kentucky Jenkins W. A. Webster South Hill Webster

Battle 8000 Feet Air Duel Eins French Victor over Albatross

The French aeroplane, with Lieutenant Chambre as observer, fought an 8000 foot air battle against a German Albatross near Rheims. The German ship fired over 100 rounds but struck only the French wings. the eleventh round forced the German craft to fall. German officers were captured unharmed.

Bordeaux Chambra Rheims Chambre

City Briefs From Probate Bonds To Publicity Plans

In probate court Joseph H Lyons appointed notary public by Gov Charles Henderson filed his bond. A marriage license issued to Julius Howard Wright and Mary Kron. Licenses issued to William Pringle Bertha Frost Evangelist E Mitchell Clara Lloyd Sandy Roberson Ella Harris. Richard Kuppersmith requests burglar return watch. money small matter. Chamber of Commerce convention and Tourist committee meet Thursday at 4 pm to discuss cooperation. Publicity committee to meet Friday at noon to discuss advertising schemes. Laborer Charles Wade arrested for carrying concealed knucks with brass knucks found as evidence.

Joseph H. Lyons Charles Henderson Julius Howard Wright Mary Kron William Pringle Bertha Frost Evangelist E. Mitchell Clara Lloyd Sandy Roberson Ella Harris Richard Kuppersmith Kuppersmith Chamber of Commerce Chamber Leon Schwarz J. C. Bush Charles Wade Claiborne Lipscomb Adama Broadus and St. Clair

Clairvoyant Readings by Linda at St Charles Davis Parlor

Nature’s Gifted clairvoyant and medium offers life readings covering business love marriages divorces social conditions and success. Readings 50c separate parlor for ladies. Take Prichard Whistler or Maggvine cars and get off on St Charles and Davis near cemetery.

Artemus Lindo Lindo Prichard Whistler St. Charles and Davis Avenue Cemetery Linda Maggvine

Deaths and Funerals Mrs. C. D. Sands of Mobile

News from Mobile reports the death in Montgomery of Mrs. C. D. Sands formerly Miss Isabella Parker of Mobile. The death followed an illness of under an hour and eerily her husband died in the same manner. Survived by sister Frances Parker nephews Marlena Parker Woodruff and Harvey Parker half sister Mrs. Butts of Boston and nine children including Rev. Father Eugene D. Sands.

C. D. Sands Mobile Montgomery Isabella Parker

Mrs Eliza W Tatum 77 Dies in Mobile

Mrs Eliza W Tatum aged 77 died at her home 304 State street after weeks of illness. A Georgia native she moved to Mobile from Marion District DC to live with her daughter Lucy and Clara Tatum. Funeral Thursday at 5 pm from the family home with interment at Magnolia cemetery.

Eliza Tatum Eliza W. Tatum State Street Georgia Mobile Marion D. C Lucy Clara Tatum Magnolia Cemetery

Bailey Bound Over After Book Snatching Hearing

Bailey identified as the book snatcher and bound over to await the next grand jury under a 250 dollar bond after a preliminary hearing before Recorder D H Edington. Witnesses included Miss Anna Frederick who followed the suspect and Patrolman Po dead istol who made the arrest. The accused showed signs of fear and perspiration during apprehension.

D. H. Edington Jim Bailey Frederick Glore Anna Frederick Po Dead Istol

Governor Ralston Calls Dixie Highway Meet in Louisville

Indiana Governor Samuel M. Ralston said he urged Dixie Highway Commission governors to hold a meeting in Louisville, Kentucky on April 21. He noted he initiated the call after being asked to convene the original discussion of the highway.

Ralston Dixie Highway Body Indianapolis Ind Samuel M. Ralston Dixie Highway Commission Louisville

Suffragettes Plan Calls on Senator O Gorman on Votes

In New York on April 15 Mrs. C H P Belmont announced that 600 New York women will march to Senator O Gorman's office on April 30 to seek his views on woman suffrage. The event begins a nationwide campaign by the Congressional Union of Woman Suffrage to interview members of Congress. O Gorman reportedly assured support for the cause.

New, York C. H. P. Belmont New York United States O’gorman Belmont Congress Congressional Union of Woman Suffrage O'Gorman

Safety First Topic at Mobile Telephone Club Meeting

The Mobile Telephone and Telegraph Club meets Thursday night in the Colonial room of the Cawthon Hotel to discuss "Safety First." Members weigh dangers and potential damage suits tied to the slogan while noting company stock purchase options for employees.

Mobile Telephone & Telegraph Club Colonial Room Cawthon Hotel Telephone Company

Suspects Arrested After Pawn Shop Search Lights Found

William H. Williams of 307 Marine Street and Frank Rodgers of Laurel Mississippi were arrested by local detectives after being found with search lights at a pawn shop. They were docketed on the normal charge and scheduled for a hearing before Recorder Edington Thursday afternoon.

William H. Williams Marine Street Frank Rodgers Laurel Miss Edington

Klipp Unable to Attend Hearing of Gonzalez

In the recorder's court on a Wednesday afternoon J M Gonzales Jr charged with assault to murder. Complainant A Klipp could not attend due to confinement in Mobile Infirmary. Case reset for April 28 as Klipp's condition improved from serious to out of danger.

J. M. Gonzales, Jr Recorder's Court A. ©. Klipp Edington Klipp

Several suits filed in law and equity court

On Wednesday afternoon multiple suits were filed. Chatfield & Woods Co. vs Angsley Lithograph & Engraving Co. for 181.28, J W Gould vs J J Feore for 296.15, R H & R M Smith represent plaintiffs. Webb & McAlpine for Milner vs Vizard and Leatherbury for 400. J O Agree for Butler Realty Co. vs George Morton Butler for 60. Thornton Miller Co. vs Foster for 143.69. plaintiff represented by R H & R M Smith.

Law and Equity Court Chatfield & Woods Co Angsley Lithograph & Engraving Co J. W. Gould J. J. Feore R. H R. M. Smith Webb & McAlpine H. K. Milner William Vizard George 8. Leatherbury J. O. Agree W. B. Inge H. Morton Butler Clarke-Butler Realty Company Thornton Miller Company George M. Foster

Norwegian Ship Sails Carrying Timber to Liverpool

The Craigisla, a Norwegian steamer clearly marked with flag and home port, sails in tow of a Mobile Towing & Wrecking Company tug bound for the lower bay awaiting favorable weather for voyage to Liverpool. The W. Mills heads for Havana in tow, while Verona departs for Puerto Cortez with merchandise. Fort Morgan bananas hoped for in port as loading work continues.

Liverpool Eng Craigisla Mobile Towing & Wrecking Company Lower Bay Co. W. Mills Havana Verona Pier 1 Puerto Cortez Norwegian Mobile Liners, Inc Eay J. M. Guffey Cuba Cuban Molasses Company United Fruit Company Fort Morgan Hon

Temperance Meeting At Bethel Tonight

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a temperance program at Sea Men’s Bethel Thursday night. Participants include Misses Margaret Thompson Elna May McDavid Margaret Manard Elizabeth Crabtree and Thompson McRae Edward Fortner and Arthur Fortner.

Bethel Woman's Christian Temperance Union Seamen’s Bethel Margaret Thompson Elna May McDavid Margaret Manard Elizabeth Crabtree Thompson McRae Edward Fortner Arthur Fortner

Brownatone hair stain offers safe color solution

The Ken Pharmacal ton Co advertises Brownatone as a lead free hair stain that dries instantly, provides a uniform color from brown to black, requires no washing or rubbing, and offers free samples with 1 cent for postage. Sold by Biennenee Dave in Mobile and other local dealers.

Ken Pharmacal Ton Cal Co Pike Street Covington Mobile Bienneene Dave 8 Bauer R. L

Whistler Churches Prepare Choir Practice For Convention

In Whistler Alabama the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools plan Friday night rehearsals at the Methodist church ahead of the April 25 convention. Master Jim Shennessy remains home with a severe foot cut. friends hope for his speedy return. William Jennings left for Bayou la Barre to fish several days. Natalie McCarthy returned from Toulminville where she visited her sister Mrs Juanita Morgan. Belle Ballentine can now be out after an illness.

Whistler Ala Methodist Baptist Sunday Schools Methodist Church Jim Shennessy William Jennings Bayou la Barre Natalie McCarthy Toulminville Juanita Morgan Belle Ballentine

Wonder Cure Promised for Health Woes and Weights

A Worried Man asks about aging and energy and is told to take three grain cadomene tablets daily for restoration. Mr L L C B seeks weight loss guidance and is advised 5 grain arbolone tablets with sealed tubes from drug stores. Mrs L B requests stomach and bowel relief and is urged to buy double four stomach and bowel medicine. A reader seeks nerve and weight improvement with three grain hypo nuclane tablets. Lee seeks rheumatism relief and is promised guidance on a sure remedy.

Mrs. Roosevelt Satisfactory After Operation

Mrs. Roosevelt is reported in satisfactory condition following an operation at Roosevelt Hospital. The nature of her ailment was not disclosed. Colonel Roosevelt remained at the hospital with Mrs. Roosevelt until she was moved to the operating room and later paced in a private room awaiting news.

New York Dore Roosevelt Roosevelt Hospital Lambert Cornell Sturgeon

California Fig Syrup ad promises quick relief for colds and tummy troubles

A mother’s guide extols California Fig Syrup as a safe remedy for cross, feverish, or constipated children. It claims to cleanse the stomach and liver, ease sour stomach, and restore playfulness within hours, urging readers to buy the genuine 50 cent bottle from California Fig Syrup Company and beware of counterfeit copies.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Quack Remedies and Home Treatments Advertised in a 19th Century Column

A printed medical advice column lists various patent remedies and tonics. It promotes iodide mixtures, colchicum, sarsaparilla syrup, and “plain yellow mingos” for scalp itching and hair loss, plus balmwort tablets for bladder pain, and sulfur bolstered tonics for constipation and blood thickness. It also prescribes hypodermic notes and home treatments for catarrh and cough, urging simple home remedies and packaged “three-grain” prescriptions.

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