Mary Antin to Lecture at Local Temple on May 4
Local Jewish Temple members bring Miss Mary Antin to speak on May 4. The Russian immigrant author of The Promised Land and They That Went Not, likely on European War life and New World contributions. Her tours attract large crowds with many seeking to hear her despite seating limits.
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Mary Antin
United States
Temple
Promised Land
New World
New England
Middle West
Pacific Coast
The
Boston Globe
Ford Hall
Horticulturists Meet Next Week Seek Co operation
Gulf Coast Horticultural Society plans its annual Mobile meeting on April 27 and 28 to foster closer city farming cooperation. Speakers include Dr. C F Wiberg Baldwin County Citrus Growers Association. Theodore Bechtel Ocean Springs pecan expert. L E Rhodes Baldwin county agent. Frank Lewis Pasca goula pecan king. George Maloney Motle county agent. W C Griffing Grand Bay nurseryman. W C Bromley market organizer. Professor Wolf Auburn plant pathologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Horticultural Society
Mobile
Gulf Coast
C. F. ©. Wiberg
Baldwin County Citrus Growers’ Association
Theodore Bechtel
Ocean Springs
L. E. Rhodes
Baldwin County
Frank Lewis
Pascagoula
George Maloney
Motle County
W. C. Griffing
Grand Bay
W. C. Bromley
Professor Wolf
Auburn
Community Notes From Toulminville And Nearby
Mrs S G Sims hosted the Ladies Missionary Society meeting on Thursday. The Study Club will meet next Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs Joe Stone. Joseph Barrett and family visits. Doug las Thomason’s surprise birthday. Dr R A Hail visited. Joe Barrett’s sit in yard noted. School Improvement Society schedules June 23 Bingville Fair night and a Jefferson Davis picture presentation. Little Lyman Toulmin and Elna Buck improving. Miss Beulah Richardson to return home. Dr Toulmin Gaines inspected Citronette pupils. Mrs Anna B Hail and Kenneth visited Mobile for a Royal Theatre show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Sims
Wilson Avenue
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Joe Stone
Missionary Voice
E. L. Cole
Tom Stine
Baby
Gains Fowler
Birmingham
School Improvement Society
Bingville
Jefferson Davis
U. D .Co
George Toulmin
Lyman Toulmin
Elna Buck
Alice Pritchard
Pensacola
Iss Beulah Richardson
Hickory Grove
Charlie Cooper
Toulmin Gaines
Citronette
Mobile
Anna B. Hail
Kenneth
The
Royal Theatre
Zemeto Co. Urinary Remedy Ad From Milwaukee
An old advertisement urges readers not to whip children or scold the elderly who bedwet. It promotes a “harm less remedy” for kidney or urinary weakness and invites readers to send money for a free package from Zemeto Co. Milwaukee.
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Zemeto Co
Dept
Milwaukee
Wis
Slow Count Keeps Al McCoy Champion After Bout
New York April 17 A slow referee count left Al McCoy still middleweight champion after his return clash with George Chip. Chip battered McCoy for ten rounds at the Broadway Sporting Club, sending him to the floor twice in the ninth with McCoy down 12 seconds on the split second clock though the referee counted nine.
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New York
al McCoy
George Chip
Broadway
Brooklyn
Sporting Club
Chip
McCoy
Ringsiders
Lutheran church service held at Hanson home in St Elmo
Lutheran services are conducted monthly in St Elmo by Rev. Swanlund from Thorsby as no church exists yet. Prayer meeting followed by a large gathering led by C D Long. A. L. Parks has been ill. Christian Endeavor meets Sunday led by Raymond Peterson. A. E. Eaton home hosted a Friday dance with refreshments and enjoyment. A. M. Saskins to return to Pennsylvania soon.
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ST. Elmo
Ala
Job Hanson
Swanlund
Thorsby
Hanson
C. D. Long
A. L. Parks
Christian Endeavor
Raymond Peterson
A. E. Eaton
A. M. .Saskins
Pennsylvania
Lola Roberts to Spend Summer at Home in Orange Grove
Miss Lola Roberts returns from Van Cleave to Orange Grove Miss. with plans to stay the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs R A Roberts. Epworth League members hosted an ice cream supper for the Methodist parsonage and welcomed new members after a Tuesday business meeting. Mr V E Ketchum returns from Mobile on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Grove
Miss
Lola Roberts
van Cleave
R. A. Roberts
T. J. Miller
A. J. Murray
W. E. Ketchum
Epworth League
Dawes Dawes Welcomes Mr and Mrs O L Anderson
The former O L Anderson, a Dawes merchant, marries Evelyn Emerson of Mobile. The couple travels via Theodore to Dawes to a welcoming crowd and is to reside at Highland Inn as Dawes has no vacant houses. The town also honors the late J B Russell and notes visits from Cecil Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Ala
O. L. Anderson
Evelyn Emerson
G. M. Emerson
Mobile
Theodore
Highland Inn
J. B. Russell
Cecil Russell
Chicago
Katheryn Dyar
E. K. Dyar
May Owens
Bayou la Batre
Ladies’ Pioneer Club
E. A. Knapp
Knapp
Fairhope
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Burns
Miss Teachant
Deaths and Funeral of Edward J. McGrath
Edward J. McGrath dies after a long illness at his sister Mrs. E P White’s home 250 Lipscomb Street at 12 10 PM He was a city native and known to many He had been an invalid for three years and bore his suffering with patience He leaves three sisters Mrs E P White Mrs Arthur Saunders and Mrs Fanny Collins and other relatives He belonged to St Patrick's parish and died fortified with Catholic rites Funeral services are announced in another column
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McGrath
E. P. White
Lipscomb Street
Arthur Saunders
Fanny Collins
St. Patrick’s Parish
Eugene Pillard Dies After Short Illness at 84
Eugene Pillard died at his home 915 Elmira street Friday night after a short illness. A longtime resident of the area and a member of Galveston Lodge No 9 Knights of Pythias, he will be buried under local Pythian arrangements requested by the Galveston lodge. He is survived by his wife and several distant relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Pillard
Elmira Street
Texas
Galveston Lodge No. 9
Knights of Pythias
Galveston Lodge
Allen Allen School Commencement Rehearsal Noted
Rehearsals for the upcoming school commencement were held Wednesday evening with attendance from several residents. Mrs. J. E. Summers hosted the gathering, while Brancie Warren and Miss Marghy were among those present.
Tallassee Bank Set to Reopen Within Thirty Days
Montgomery April 17 A Tallassee Bank expected to reopen within thirty days after a state banking department conference with its directors. Depositors are to be paid in full and sufficient capital provided. Also named is A Y Hays of Northport to settle about 3000 dollars in alleged discrepancies with a preliminary hearing next Tuesday.
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A. Y. Hays
Bank of Northport
Hays
Perry County Fair Group Forms in Richton
About seventy five Richton business leaders met to form a Perry County county fair association. They plan a fall fair and will cooperate with the Gulf Coast Fair Association of Mobile. Officers named include President T. J. Whitney Secretary J. M. Anderson Treasurer T. W. Milner and Advertising Manager L. A. Wilson.
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Richton
Miss
J. C. Mansfield
Richton Lumber Company
Gulf Coast Fair Association of
Mobile
T. J. Whitney
J. M. Anderson
T. W. Milner
L. A. Wilson
Food for Fandom Hub Dominates Opening Baseball Action
A spirited report previews Atlanta's three game series with Mobile coming this afternoon. It highlights star performances, notes Gudger seeks work, and outlines Mobile's road trip to New Orleans and Atlanta with April dates and Birmingham to follow, predicting a strong season for Manager Schmidt's team.
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Northern
Atlanta
Mobile
Heitz
New Orleans
Billy Smith
Schmidt
Gudger
Guils
Birmingham
Theodore High School Whispers Play Benefit in Woodmen Hall
A Theodore Alabama school staged a benefit play Whis kers in Woodmen hall with cast including Gertie Bolton J D Cook Inez Smith Percy Fincher and others. Community mentions include visits by Justice C Quartemus and various local residents to events and venues around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Ala
Theodore High School
Woodmen Hall
Gertie Bolton
J. D. Cook
Inez Smith
Percy W. Fincher
Avie
Carrie Bolton
Ella Fletcher
Mary Burfooth
Mordecai Roberts
Vera Benjamin
Anna
John Jackson
C. Quartemus
Columbus
Wilmer Miller
Howard Pollew
M. W. Rowell
Edward Shaffer
Mobile
Jessie McGuire
Baxter
Theodore School
George L. Kilmer
W. ©. Bromley
Lee Clements
J. M. Cook
Louisville and Nashville
H. M.wards
Louisville
Hunt
Baptist Church
Ollie Anderson
Evelyn Emerson
Anderson
Dawes
Theodore Masons
Owen MacDonald
Jessie Mae Hoffman
Sadie Taylor
Irvington
City Briefs and Notices from Monroe County
Lucy James was arrested Saturday on malicious mischief charges for allegedly cutting two dresses valued at five dollars. Marriage licenses issued to Harry Hendricks and Ada Nash, Albert Robison and Mattie Chapman, Mike Brown and Julia Small. Barnett and Bugg sue Alabama White Marble Company for five thousand dollars by note. Essie Grove noted as granddaughter. Mr Juddie McLeod ill with chills and fever but improving. Emma and Alice Odom hosted by Minnie Odom. Susanna Clarke and Bessie Clark at rehearsal. Grove Hill crowd rode through on way to Jackson for fishing. Readers of The Item are noted as subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy James
Cora Naggs
Harry Hendricks
Ada Nash
Albert Robison
Mattie Chapman
Mike Brown
Julia Small
Barnett & Bugg
Monroeville
Law and Equity
Monroe County Bank
Alabama
White Marble Company of Mobile
Essie Grove
Juddie McLeod
Emma
Alice Odom
Minnie Odom
Susanna Clarke
Bessie Clark
Grove Hill
Jackson
Calvert Notes Social Visits and Local Events
Calvert residents host and visit relatives with several Alabama towns mentioned. A moonlight fish fry, a Helen McKee farewell, a resuming sawmill, and a focus on watermelons and foodstuffs mark community activity. Mo. Misses Lola Whidby and Edna Nichols attend Calvert events. teaching and Sunday school work highlighted.
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Calvert
Ala
A. J. Hill
Whatley
Mobile
C. Taylor
F. W. Boykin
M. D. McRae
J. N. Johnson
Gulf City
J. D. Woodard
Anne Hooks
Jackson
J. Angle
George G. Woodyard
West Butler
Frank Boykin
Gunn
Thomasville
Lula’ Whidby
Malcolm
Francis’s. Stone
Jessie
Hattie Simms
S .Cc. McRae
W. J. Lowell
Oleta
Vernon
O. J. Angle
Aln
Sims Grace
Helen McKee
Fairfield
Edna Nichols
Lola Whidby
Theo Mallette
Home Folk
Ola’ Webb
Dothan
Webb
F. A. Webb
Ola Webb
Isabelle
Robbie Mallette
Sweeney and Edwards Face Speeding Fine and Jail
E. J. Sweeney and Arthur Edwards appeared in the recorders court on Sunday afternoon charged with speeding. A fine of ten dollars was imposed on each, with an alternative of twenty days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Sweeney
Arthur Edwards
Recorders Court
Magnolia Springs Notes Social Roundup and Dance
Magnolia Springs residents share visits with friends in Bon Secour and Mobile. Mr. E P Kinnie travels to San Francisco. Dr Melloy and family depart for Chicago. The community enjoys spring bathing parties and expects the Kruger schoolhouse dance on April 22 with Wesley Sisson Jr.’s family looking forward to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia Springs
Ala
Winnie Kirby
Bon Secour
E. P. Kinnie
San Francisco
Cal
William Gaillard
Mobile
M. Frank
Oscar Hayes
Lambert
Melloy
Chicago
Fred Babcock
Wesley Sisson
Wesley, Jr
Kruger
GETS-IT touted as a painless corn remedy
An advertisement claims GETS-IT instantly vanishes toe corns with two drops. It mocks harsh past treatments and promises painless relief, calling it a divine, sure method. Sold by druggists or mailed from Chicago for 25 cents.
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E. Lawrence. _ & Co
Chicago
Steam Boiler Wanted for Upright Heating Boiler
Wanted upright steam boiler in good condition. Must operate at 80 pounds pressure or more and be suitable for heating, not engine use. Include height diameter horsepower boiler type safety or flue. Provide price age and overall condition. Send details to Steam Boiler care The Mobile Item.
Mobile Y M C A shows strongest campaign results in city history
Mobile Y M C A reports April membership drive yielded 1512 total members, up 205. Average cash per member was 6.42 dollars, with gross per member 9 dollars, while Birmingham showed 3.43 and 12.12 respectively. The campaign boosted daily attendance and gym classes, but regular receipts fell short of last year by 3862 dollars, risking a year-end deficit without further pledges before May 10.
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The
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Mobile
Birmingham
Lower Peach Tree Notes and Local Visits
Mr John Carmichael of Sunny South visited Thursday as county farm demonstrator. The tick quarantine law took effect in the county making Clarke county liners without tick law inconvenienced. Claude Gwynn of Pine Hill visited Thursday. his mother remains bedbound. Sam Nettles of Arlington organized a W O W camp at Chance with about 1 member. Howard Kennedy and six from Dickerson dayed over to attend the W O W meeting at Chance. A Pace crowd enjoyed a Friday play by local youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peach Tree
Route 1
Ala
John Carmichael
Sunny South
Carmichael
County Farm
Clarke County
Claude Gwynn
Pine Hill
Gwynn
Howard Kennedy
Dickerson
S. W. Portis
St South
Pace
Fabacher Party Tired After City Visit at Battle House
John Fabacher proprietor of Fabacher restaurants in New Orleans with Miss C and Joseph Fabacher visited the city on Saturday and rested at the Battle House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fabacher
Fabacher
New la
Miss C
Joseph Fabacher
City
Battle House
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Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
Willard
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Jess
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Horace Turner
Eral
L. J. Davis
W. H. Armbrecht
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Tams
John E. Mitchell
R. O. Harris
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