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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1916

Page

2

Large crowd welcomes Rev. Plummer as All Saints rector

A large audience greeted Rev. es F. Plummer upon taking the role of rector at All Saints Church in Mobile, coming from Baltimore after serving as priest in charge. He spoke on Easter and the Resurrection from Acts 26, urging renewed faith and witness in daily life and church fellowship.

Es F. Plummer All Saints Church Mr. Plum Mobile Baltimore Mr. Plummer H. M. Price Atlasiok

Trainload of Shuckers Bound for Baltimore

A special nine coach train with three baggage cars carried more than three hundred Bohemian oyster shuckers from Coden to Baltimore. The train arrived early Monday over Mobile and Bay Shore road. The train was transferred to the I and N road and departed for the east shortly before noon. Harvey E. Jones, general agent of the passenger department of the Mobile and Ohio, accompanied the train to Baltimore.

Coden Baltimore d Mobile Bay Shore Road Beis N. Toad Harvey E. Jones Mobile and Ohio Baltimore

Bridge Tender Killed by Southbound Train Near Mobile

J C Selles bridge tender for Louisville and Nashville on Three Mile Creek was run over by No 3 on Sunday after 3 am. Parts of his body were found along the line and in the engine pilot at Government Street station. He leaves a widow and five children. a native of Alabama age 53.

J. C. Selles Louisville and Nashville Three Mobile Crenshaw Undertaking Company Ala Alabama Selles Government Street Three- Mile Creek

Mexican mayor dies by own hand over U S hostage fear

A Mexican village mayor killed himself rather than be taken hostage by Americans, a story verified by expeditionary officers after a business trip report from Columbus New Mexico. The tale depicts a dramatic stand against captivity and reflects local attitudes toward Americans.

Columbus N. M Mexico

White to Meet Mitchell in Milwaukee Boxing Match

Charlie White of Chicago faces Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee in a ten round lightweight bout scheduled for May 9 or 10 in Milwaukee. The Gotham match up draws local interest as both fighters seek wins.

Winners Named in Puzzle Picture Contest

Emily Dolive Ella Davidson Dorothy Grey Joseph Spotswood Ollie Renauld Cecilia Chatman Lillian Duncan Annie Rowell Leon Koff John Greer Marie Bishop Margaret Tew Emma Pickers Charles Doherty Himie Needleman Robert Murphy Ned Meredith Gregory Kenny Pinkie Mae Cale Rosa Bourget Bleston Daughue Mildred McDonald Edward Kirsh Edward Fox Leo Brown John Karl Frank McKinnon W Murphy Margaret King Helen Smith Shanghai assembly denounces Yuan Shikai mandate and rejects cabinet plan as president.

Emily Dolive N. Reed Avenue Ella Davidson Church Street Dorothy Grey Claiborne Joseph Spotswood N. LeBaron Ollie Renauld Scott Street Cecilia Chatman Elmira Lillian Duncan Bayou Annie Rowell S J. Emanuel Leon Koff Conti Street John Greer St. Anthony Street Marie Bishop Georgia Avenue Margaret Tew Charles Street Emma Pickers Selma Street Charles Doherty Elmira Street Himie Needleman Warren Street Robert Murphy Savannah Street Ned Meredith Ashland Place Gregory Ll. Kenny Pinkie Mae Cale Citronelle Ala Rosa Bourget Washington Avenue Lbleston Danghue

Nervous Breakdown Claim Prompts Vinol Endorsement

A Stamford nurse reports recovery after using Vinol, claiming four bottles restored appetite and sleep. The ad touts Vinol as a constitutional remedy from cod liver extractives with iron and beef peptone in wine, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.

Stamford, Conn Vinci Edith R. Forbes Stamford Conn Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corp Ala Vinol Drug

Tourists and residents gather in Mobile at notable hotels

A lull entry lists visitors and prospective citizens in Mobile county. Guests include H Rosengarten and wife from Indianapolis, J B Wallace and wife from Detroit, Mrs D G McFadden and daughter from Ridgeville, and Mrs M R Harvey from Chicago, all at Saint Andrew. Other movers like H S Best en route to New York and J A Hicks from Bristol, Pa, stay at Bienville.

H. Rosengarten Indianapolis Ind J. B. Wallace Detroit Mich D. G.mcfadden Ridgeville M. R. Harvey Chicago Ills Mobile County Bristol, Pa Mobile The Bienville

Sea tale from the Binnacle Light Club at Mobile Bay

Sailors share a humorous sea incident off Mobile Bay as a Norwegian skipper argues with pilots when a buoy adrift lures his bark. Captain John Dorgan recalls the episode and the pursed lips of the crew.

Binnacle Light Club John Dorgan Mobile Bay Mobile Pensacola

Mr Julius Wright Involved in Crash at Claiborne and Congress

Mr Julius Wright reported to police after a Sunday night collision with a motorcycle rider, Mr George Lewis, who sustained a leg injury. The crash happened at the intersection of Claiborne and Congress streets.

Julius Wright Geor Lewis Right Claiborne Congress

Birthday Celebrations At Empire Theater Party Invite

The Item congratulates children with April birthdays and invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theater this afternoon. Tickets mailed. Children must send full name address and birthdate to the Birth day Editor Mobile at least two days before their birthday.

Empire Theater

Obituary Snippet for Magdalene Allenbach and Henry Farrow

Magdalene Allenbach born April 24, 1913, aged 3 years, residence 309 S Broad. Henry Farrow of 1148 Georgia Avenue born April 1904, aged 10 years.

Ees Magdalene Allenbach S. Broad Henry Farrow Georgia Avenue

WARSHIPS ON PACIFIC SHOW CLASS IN SHOOTING

Naval officers praised Pacific fleet records during this year's practices. The Maryland hit 16 of 17 in elementary shots and the Cleveland 15 of 16. in battle drills the Cleveland achieved 32 of 40. On torpedo practice Friday off San Pedro the destroyer Stewart scored two hits in two shots at 20 knots, range 3 500 to 4 000 yards.

San Diego Cal Maryland Cleveland San Pedro Stewart

Speeders Fined in Recorder's Court

Charles Schimpf Dr J T McCall and J T Turner were arraigned for traffic ordinance violations and fined 2 each. G L Izard case continued to April 235. Ed Mattox W O Lott Tollefson D L Cramback bk Davis T C Schley and J F Davis fined 10 each for speeding.

Charles Schimpf J. T. McCall J.T. Turner Recorder’s Court G. L. Izard Ed Mattox W. O. Lott A Tollefson D. L. Cramback Bk. Davis T. C. Schley J. F. Davis

Marines Leggings Protect Against Tropical Diseases

Naval surgeons say the Marines wear stout leggings as protection for the ankles against bites from fleas and mosquitoes and against infection from dirty ground. They note malaria yellow fever bubonic plague hookworm elephantiasis and tropical ulcers are spread by insects, making the leggings a crucial safeguard in foreign service.

Washington, D. C United States Marine Corps United States Marines

Excursion Draws 300+ Passengers to Mobile Trip

The New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Railroad operated a Sunday excursion from Hattiesburg and stations into Mobile. Assistant General Passenger Agent John Jackson reports over 300 people, including 171 from Hattiesburg, Miss. Most riders attended the Lasatall rite between Mobile and Birmingham.

New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad Company Mobile Hattiesburg Way Stations John 4. Jackson Hattiesburg, Miss Birmingam

Two District Sunday School Meetings Held

A District Ten session in Bayou la Batre at the Methodist Church ran from 11 to 4 with a noon dinner. J S Arnett, district president, was honored for his years of work boosting Sunday school efforts. Music by Professor Wienand accompanied the event. A separate Eleventh District meeting at Creel drew members from Axis and Satsuma.

Mobile County Sunday School Association Bayou la Batre Mathodist J. S. Arnett Wienand Creel Axis Satsuma

Passover Feast Ends Amid City Services

The Feast of the Passover observed by city Jewish congregations ends Monday at 6 PM, with Orthodox practice continuing through Tuesday. Services were held Monday morning in both temples and Rabbi Moses preached at the Warren Street temple on Sunday.

Moses Warren Government Streets

Long Way to America Song by Negro Cavalrymen

A marching song composed by African American cavalrymen in Mexico portrays the Villa pursuit. The verses recall marching from Fort Huachuca to Douglass town and Casas Grandes as they declare their aim to “run Villa down.” The piece reflects wartime morale among troops in Mexico.

Mexico Villa Chase America Fort Huacha Douglastown Villa Casas Grandes Lonesome Pine

Important Message Proves Plug of Tobacco

Airdropped tobacco by airplane to a patrol in Mei co causes confusion as officials mistake the tampered parcel for formal orders. A white cloth strip marked the message and a mounted detail surrounded the item before an orderly retrieved it.

Meico Columbus N. M

Servus Girl Coupon Sale At Henry Meyer's Cash Grocery

Local shopper alert: coupons available this week at Henry Meyer's Cash Grocery Store. Customers urged to save with available offers and advertised discounts on weekly essentials.

Servus Henry Meyer

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