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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1916

Page

3

Baptist minister credits Tanlac with restored health

Rev. Jno M Sims of Atlanta testifies Tanlac cured his nervous indigestion liver and kidney troubles. He gained ten pounds after two bottles and now sleeps well eats freely and feels rested. His son also plans to obtain Tanlac for his wife. Taniae sold in Mobile by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation.

Jno. M. Sims Atlanta Tanlac Sims Taniac Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Keep Your Skin Clear and Healthy by Dr King’s Pills

An antique advertisement promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills as a spring medicine that cleanses the system purifies the blood moves the bowels and stimulates the liver to produce a clear healthy complexion. 25c at your druggist.

Return to Home From Far West John Howland Burkholder

John Howland Burkholder returns to Mobile from the Far West and joins the Monk Furniture Company. A grandson of the late Jeremy Howland he gained rapid advancement at T. C. Martin Furniture in Idaho before returning home. He is welcomed by friends and praised for his high qualifications and industry.

John Howland Burkholder Mobile Far West Monk Furniture Company Mr. Burkholder Jeremy Howland Fucatello Idaho T. C. Martin Furniture Company Burkholder Martin West Monk

Deaths and Funerals of Prof Henry A Moody

Prof Henry A Moody long time University of Alabama medical school faculty member aged 74 died Sunday after a long illness at his Mobile home 257 North Claiborne street. He moved to Alabama as a youth, served as a Confederate scout in the Civil War, later practiced in Florence and Mobile, and led the state medical board and Alabama Medical Association. The school of medicine paused Monday in his honor. family and local friends sent floral tributes to Florence with his body.

H. A. Moody Henry A. Moody School of Medicine University of Alabama Massachusetts North Claiborne Street Florence Ala Roche & Burke Moody Alabama Bailey Springs Mobile State Board of Medical Examiners Alabama Medical Association

Burial at Brewton for James Trevis Biggs

James Trevis Biggs died in this city Sunday at his home 206 St. Michael street. Roche and Burke sent his body to Brewton Alabama for burial. He was a Monroe county Alabama native who moved here eight years ago. His widow several children and other relatives survive him. F A M Horta died Sunday night in Dallas Texas en route to this city for burial. He is survived by his mother four brothers four sisters and other relatives.

Brewton James Trevis Biggs St. Michael Street Roche & Burke Ala Monroe County F. A. M. Horta Frank A. M. Horta Isabella Peter Horta Dallas Tex Isabella Horta

Burial of Mrs J Sheedy Held Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. J Sheedy were held Sunday at 2 o clock from her Delaware street home with Rev Cas sidy of St Vincent s Catholic Church presiding. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers Larry Chris Sam Jernigan Barney Burns Leslie Hawes Edward J Hanlon and Sigmund Bauer.

J. Sheedy Delaware Street Warren and Dearborn Father Cassidy St. Vincent's Catholic Church Magnolia Cemetery Larry Chris Sam Jernigan Barney Burns Leslie Hawes Edward J. Hanlon Sigmund Bauer

Death of Miss Hattie Goode in Daphne Alabama

Miss Hattie Goode longtime Mobile health officer and sister of Dr Rhett Goode died Sunday at her Daphne home after months of illness. She leaves her brother Albert M Palmer of this city and other relatives. Remains brought to Mobile by Dixon and McKay Monday. Funeral Monday afternoon at the residence of her niece Mrs John A Richards 1203 Washington Avenue.

Hattie Goode Rhett Goode Mobile Daphne Ala Albert M. Palmer Dixon & McKay John A. Richards Washington Avenue

U S Offers Summer Cruise For Interested Civilians

The United States invites patriotic young men aged 19 to 45 to enroll for a month of naval training aboard battleships from August 15 to September 12. Applicants must meet citizenship, age, health, and nautical experience requirements, with June 1, 1916, as the deadline. A $30 deposit covers board and outfit. transportation costs extra. writing to the New Orleans Recruiting Station is advised.

Uncle Sam United States Navy Secretary of the Navy Naval Common Street New Orleans

Daphne Team Defeats B B in 5 2 Baseball Battle

Daphne Alabama April 17 The Daphne baseball team beat the B B team 5 to 2 Sunday. Batteries for Daphne T apia and Green for B B Cum The Daphne boys seek a game with any team averaging 16 years old Address W McAdams Daphne Alabama.

Daphne Ala Tapia Daphne Boys Ings Monroe W. McAdams

Rosedale Creamery owner arraigned for milk ordinance violations

Recorder's Court heard J C Strachan owner of the Rosedale Creamery on Dauphin street arraigned for excess water in milk. Samples in March and April showed 15 percent water. he was found guilty and fined 10 dollars or ten days in each case with a 100 dollar bond on appeal. Buddie Parker and Gus Rivers paid 50 dollar fines for violating prohibition. Several others faced fines or continuances for speeding drunkenness assault and battery and license violations.

J. C. Strachan Rosedale Creamery Dauphin Street Recorder’s Court Strachan Buddie Parker Gus Rivers Willie Ripp Nichols D. N. Partridge, Jr T. B. Liverly Dudley McFadden Charles McCarty W. Langley Charlie Cole J. G. Camp Allen Robinson

Mob Harasses Toronto Letter Writer in Todmorden

A mob formed by soldiers and about 1000 locals attacked the home of Robert Hazleton of Todmorden for a letter mocking Canadian enlistees. Hazleton was dragged out, trapped in a coffin, escaped, and was later overpowered by a county constable and pitched into muddy water near the city.

Toronto Todmorden Robert Hazleton Senator Choquette Hazleton Hin

Sudden Death Of William Pittenger At West Salem

Word reached Mrs. Charles Wengerd of the sudden death of her father William Pittenger of West Salem Ohio. He and his wife spent winter at the Wengerd home where he made many friends before his passing. Mrs Wengerd leaves for West Salem Friday night to mourn and tend to affairs.

Charles Wengerd William Pittenger West Salem Ohio

Plan to Relieve Freight Tieup

Announcement of a cooperative movement by trunk line railroads and coastwise and foreign steamship companies to ease Atlantic freight congestion. Representatives meet in New York to discuss shifting per diem unloading charges from railroads to steamship firms. no shipper delegates invited. Naval stores report: Savannah turpentine at 47 cents, firm receipts and shipments listed.

New York Trunk Line Railroads Jia Coastwise Foreign Service Atlantic Seaboard Trunk Lines Association Interstate Commerce Commission Savannah

Coveleskie Brothers Set For Historic Cleveland Pitching Duel

In Cleveland at League Park on April 17 Stanley Coveleskie will face his brother Harry Coveleskie in a major league pitching duel. Stan, a right-hander, was acquired from Portland to pitch for Cleveland, while Harry, a left-hander, was chosen by Detroit manager Jennings. The last time brothers faced each other in the majors was twenty years ago in the National League with Brownie Foreman vs Frank Foreman.

Cleveland Ohio Brother Fohl Stanley Coveleskie Portland Harry Coveleskie Jennings Detroit Brownie Foreman Cincinnati Frank Foreman Baltimore

Documentary stamps arrive for sale Tuesday at local revenue office

Documentary stamps arrived at the local revenue office from Birmingham. Clerk Hoffman says stamps will be on sale Tuesday. The text also lists various stock codes and prices, but the readable portion centers on the stamps shipment and sale plan.

Internal Revenue Department Birmingham EK. Hoffman

Jealousy a Go Tser Interferes With Work

A fragmented note describes jealousy arising from a go tser causing disruption at work. The report hints at friction and interruptions impacting performance. No clear individuals or organizations are named, leaving the event largely unspecified.

Beautiola Skin Bleachit Advertises Flawless Complexion

An old drugstore ad touts Beautiola Skin Bleachit as a cosmetic miracle promising blemish vanishing and clear skin. It markets two sizes 50c and 1.00 with guarantees, urging purchase at Van Antwerp Drug Corp on the corner of fashionable Mobile.

van Antwerp Drug Cor Mobile

Sudden Spring Colds Warn of Chronic Summer Cough

A spring weather advisory warns that sudden changes and high winds cause colds and possible grippe leading to a stubborn summer cough. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery Tar Syrup as a ready ready remedy, asking readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.

Ins Dr. EK Dr King

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