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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1913

Page

4

Rosenburg Arrested in Selma Gambling Case

Louis Rosenburg, a prominent Selma figure, was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with operating a gambling house. The warrant was executed by Sheriff Randall. J F Thompson aids the fourth circuit. Rosenburg posted bond and plans a preliminary examination before the next Dallas county grand jury.

Selma Ala Louis Rosenburg Randall J. F. Thompson Fourth Judicial Circuit

Mrs Laura H Barlow Funeral Notice April 1918

Laura H Barlow wife of Captain S A Barlow entered into rest April 17 1918 at 1130 p m. Friends invited to attend from the family home Hyland avenue fourth north of Old Shell Road tomorrow Saturday morning at 10 oclock. Interment Pine Crest Cemetery.

Barlow Laura H S. A. Barlow Hyland Avenue Old Shell Road Pine Crest Cemetery

DUMAS JERE TAYLOR DUMAS Died in New Orleans

DUMAS JERE TAYLOR DUMAS died in New Orleans Louisiana on April 18 in the fourth year of his age. Son of Mr and Mrs F F Dumas. Notice of funeral will be given later.

City Bredities Examinations Set for Mobile May 21

Classified civil service exams for positions in Mobile will be held May 21 and 22 with posts for mineral examiners, copyists, marine engine and boiler draftsmen, drainage engineers, assistant engineers in forest products, and structural steel draftsmen, all male. A Yiddish Passover lecture by Rabbi B. Bicovsky will be given at the Orthodox Jewish Synagogue on Conti and Warren streets Monday at 4 PM with invitation extended to all.

Mobile Conti Warren Streets 8. Bicovsky

Whistler Merchant Arrested for Parking Violation

H. G. Peterson of Whistler was arrested Thursday night by Patrolman Walter Burch for allowing a vehicle to stand in the street over ten minutes. He was released on bond to appear in recorder's court Friday afternoon.

H. G. Peterson Whistler Walter Burch Recorder’s Court

Mass Change at St Matthew's Oakdale Asks Early Time

Mass at St Matthew's Church Oakdale moved to 5 30 am Saturday morning from the usual 7 10 am to accommodate Rev Father Dunn.

St. Matthew's Church Oakdale Father Dunn

Vinol Promises Health Boost for Weak Children

Advertises Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as a cure for tired weak children and delayed growth. Claims improved appetite and stronger flesh and blood, cites Mary Leng of Altoona Pa who says Vinol made her stronger. Guarantee money back if results fail. Also promotes Saxo Salve for skin troubles.

Mary Leng Altoona van Antwerp’s Drug Corporation, Inc Mobile Ala

Amusements at Lyric Stage Offer Musical Comedy

Cecil Summers Janet Priest Elenore Sutter and the Knight for a Day cast win warm Lyric audiences. The popular priced show features a lively chorus and strong comedy. Three performances today and three Saturday close the engagement with new pictures Sunday and a new musical Monday The Honeymoon Trail.

Cecil Summers Janet Priest Elenore Sutter

St Elmo revived as benefit stage version in Augusta

The Southland love story by Augusta Evans Wilson was revived as a three day benefit play in Mobile. Thursday matinee and night shows drew packed houses with Mr Harrington in the title role and Miss Adah Miller as Edna Earl. Remaining performances Friday and Saturday promise full houses again.

St. Elmo Southland Augusta Evans- Wilson Mobile Harrington Adah Miller Edna Earl

Attendees Invited to Postulant Reception at Mercy Convent

The notice invites individuals to attend the postulant reception at the Sisters of Mercy Convent. It specifies the event location and date details are provided in the church bulletin.

Sisters of Mercy Convent

Taylor v Munson Steamship Line Filed in U S District Court

The case of Ezekiel Taylor against the Munson Steamship Line was submitted on demurrers to the complaint in United States District Court on Friday morning.

Ezekiel Taylor Munson Steamship Line United States District Court

Italy Seeks U S View on Alien Land Law Impact

The to US information request concerns how pending California anti alien land laws could affect Italian farmers and investors in California. Officials note the incident in Louisiana shows federal control limits and Bryan reassures that California measures should not harm foreign subjects. President Wilson may appoint George Guthrie as ambassador to Japan, with Lars Andersen recently returning.

Associated Press Washington Italy California Louisiana Durin Harrison Bryan Wilson George W. Guthrie Japan Guthrie Tokio Lars Andersen Bailey Blanchard Viscount Chinda Lane

Tennessee Deadlock May End Today

Nashville April 18 fusionists expect the legislative period to end with members paid. Republican and Independent filibusterers plan to return home after today. Regular Democrats want to stay until all calendars are clear. Twenty filibustered members at Middlesboro Ky refuse pay to avoid signaling a quorum.

Associated Press Nashville Middlesboro

Guaranteed to Stop Itching at Once ZEMO Ad

An intricate old time advertisement claims ZEMO halts itching instantly for eczema, dandruff, and skin ailments. It promotes a 26 cent sealed bottle sold in Mobile by Vanastwerp Drug Co. with testimonials from R A Stierlin of Sanders Engraving Co. in St. Louis.

Zemo R. A. Stierlin Electrotype Devt Sanders Engraving Co St. Louis Vanastwerp Drug Corn Druegiata

Women in Deliberations Shape Farm Life Education

In Richmond Virginia on April 18 committees at a Southern education conference urged farm demonstration work and better country life. Speakers argued public schools fail to teach modern needs and urged cooperative buying while noting rural depopulation. London reports Vilhjalmur Stefansson sails to New York for a three week stopbefore a four year Arctic expedition.

Richmond Conference For Education In the South State Colleges For Women Conference On Taxation E. F. Noel Mississippi Lawrence A London Vilhjalmur Stefansson Southampton New York Arctic

For 2 Men's Handkerchiefs the best 5c values

An offer lists two men handkerchiefs priced as the best 5 cent values and ribbed athletic underwear at 0 cents, claimed to be worth 25 cents.

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