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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1913

Page

2

Mobile Y M C A Hosts House Warming for 560 New Members

The Mobile Y M C A plans a Friday night house warming at the association building to welcome 560 new members after the recent campaign which won the Charleston trophy cup. The event runs from 7 to 10 pm with orchestra music and refreshments by the Ladies Auxiliary in the tea room and social hall. A decorated interior and welcoming committee aim to extend the glad hand to all new members as they begin using association privileges.

Mobile Y. M. C. A Association

Chauffeur Burroughs Fined For Standing Traffic Violation

A. N. Burroughs a chauffeur living at 652 Monroe Street was arrested by Traffic Officer R. A. Lott and fined $2 or four days in recorder's court for violating the standing clause of the traffic ordinance.

A. N. Burroughs Monroe Street R. A. Lott Recorder’s Court

Go-Rar Dy Kidney and Backache Remedy Ad

An advertisement urges readers with backache to seek prompt relief by using Go-Rar Dy Kidney and Backache Remedy. It claims the product aids kidneys and liver to expel wastes, restoring health and preventing further kidney damage.

Sells Daughter Into Marriage Case Shocks Wilmington

Teresa Sasso, 15, reported to police that her father sold her in marriage to Antonio Cotillo for 130 dollars. The wedding occurred about a week earlier with the father filing for licenses. The girl later disappeared, returning to a friend's house after authorities investigated.

Associated Press Wilmington Del Teresa Sasso Antonio Cotillo Cotillo Wolcott

Overnight Relief For Constipation Advert

A 1900s style advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a trusted remedy for constipation and digestive issues. It claims quick morning relief, mild taste, and suitability for infants, with a free sample offer by mail from Dr W B Caldwell.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

A Fighting Cock and the Resolute Worker

A vivid line frames a man as a fighting cock, likening his liver and spirit to resolve. He tackles tasks with grit and consistency, often succeeding in his efforts. The passage emphasizes perseverance and self-belief as keys to achievement.

Tutt’s Pills Prove Popular Across Wide User Base

A century old remedy Tutt’s Pills claim broad success with about a million users. The ad notes options for sugar coated or plain pills available through druggists.

State Doctors Thank The Item For Editorial Praise

At the Alabama Medical Association session a member praised The Item for its editorial crediting doctors and nurses who freely aid storm and flood victims. The association unanimously voted appreciation for the editorial and ordered the resolution recorded in minutes.

Alabama Medical Association State Medical Association

Heflin to Address National Good Roads Federation Meeting

Congressman J Thomas Heflin, a delegate from the Alabama Good Roads Association, will attend the National Good Roads Federation gathering in Birmingham on April 24 and 25. He sent a letter to J A Rountree thanking the organizers and expressing intent to speak if possible.

Birmingham Ala National Good Roads Federation J.aoene Heflin House of Reprsentatives Washington, D. C J. A. Rountree Alabama Good Steads Association J. Thomas Heflin

Tourists Shaken Up In Passenger Wreck

Florida winter tourists on the Southern Railway Kansas City Florida Special were shaken when wrecked near Eastman Georgia. The engineer fireman and express messengers were injured as the locomotive and express car left the rails. The train carried many tourists who were frightened but mostly unhurt.

Associated Press Eastman Florida Southern Railway

Notice to nonresidents to plead in Mobile Chancery case

In the case of Juan A. Bances Y Conde and others versus Vinegar Bend Lumber Company et al, a 1913 spring term order in Mobile Alabama directs non resident William W. Crawford and the Alabama Mississippi Railroad Company of Mississippi to plead answer or demur to the bill by May 20, 1913. The order requires publication weekly in a Mobile newspaper.

Mobile Alabama Pauline EK Faith David W. Perkins Court of Chancery Thirteenth Southwestern Chancery Division State of Stephen FE. Daughdrill New Orleans Louisiana James H. Daughdrill Carlos W. Daughdrill Houston Texas Claude Daughdrill Biloxi Mississippi Edgar P. Daughdrill Mobile Item Carl Holzborn Register Juan A. Bances Y. Conde J. A. Bances & Company Vinegar Bend Lumber Company a _ corporation Southwestern Chancery William W. Crawford Chicago Ilinois Alabama & Mississippi Railroad Company of Mississippi

Stone fights state suit over probate fees and county bonds

County Treasurer George E. Stone voices good faith in fees claimed from the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners, contesting the state's demand for $14,760.14. The supreme court ruling on county board limits delays further action against other officials, pending that decision.

Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners George E. Stone J. T. Gorman Supreme Court Williams

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Card Endorsed by Druggists

A card from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation certifies all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar Compound fails to cure coughs or colds. John Bennet of Tell Wisconsin praises its five year family use, noting reliable relief and no opiates, especially for children.

Foley John Bennet Tell Wis van Antwerp Drug Corporation John Vel- Lurt Foster Calif

Consular aid sought for runaway Columbus boys aboard Mincio

The American consular representative in Rio de Janeiro is ordered to investigate the condition of Clarence Smith and Emmet Bailey, Columbus Georgia youths who ran away and boarded the Italian bark Mincio bound for a South American port. The Mincio is due in Rio mid June and the consulate will aid the boys upon ashore.

Rio de Janeiro Brazil Federal Department of State Clarence Smith Emmet Bailey Columbus Ashington United States Dstrict Alexander Howard Howard McReynolds

Wilson sues for 10000 damages after street collision

John J. Wilson through his next friend Harry M. Wilson sues Grace M. Moore and Thomas M. Moore in the law and equity court for ten thousand dollars. He alleges the July 12, 1912 automobile collision on Government street near Hallett that broke his left leg and caused injuries.

John J. Wilson Harry M. Wilson Law and Equity Court Grace M. Moore Thomas M. Moore Government Street Hallett

Deaths and Funerals Laura H Barlow

Mrs Laura H Barlow aged 45 wife of Captain Sam A Barlow tug boat master died after a three month illness at the Mobile Infirmary. She was born in Sibley Mills Baldwin County Alabama and leaves two grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral from the Hyland Avenue home four north of Old Shell Road.

Laura H. Barlow Sam A. Barlow Mobile Infirmary Sibley Mills Baldwin County Ala Hyland Avenue Old Shell Road

Lutheran Delegates Take Bay Excursion

Delegates to the German Lutheran church southern district synod enjoyed a river and bay ride aboard the Pleasure Bay after a morning session. Rev G J Wegener of New Orleans presided, with doctrinal essays discussed from 9:30 to 11:30. Refreshments served aboard.

The German Lutheran Church of Th Southern District Pleasure Bay G. J. Wegener New Orleans

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