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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1913
Page
3
Memorial Day is being observed in Mobile today April 26 with a legal holiday in force. City county and federal offices banks and public institutions observe holiday hours. A half holiday is expected Saturday afternoon and services at Magnolia Cemetery are planned Sunday following a militia and cadet parade.
Within ten days a decision is expected on bids for 8 000 acres of indemnity school lands in Alabama. Four thousand acres lie in Jefferson County with the rest from Federal public lands. Bids ranged from 5 to 32 dollars per acre, and negotiations may continue for any leftover acreage.
David S. Dunn, 18, assistant yard foreman for Louisville and Nashville Railroad, was killed instantly in Montgomery yards when a switch engine struck him from behind. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs J A Dunn of Garland and other relatives. Remains sent to Garland for burial.
Vines Smith, who had come from Atlanta, drowned in the Coosa River after four jumps while seeking work on a farm. Report says he plunged three times before crawling out each time, then disappeared on the fourth attempt. Local observations noted he appeared to be a man of means.
Walter Gamble a 19 year old negro was arrested Friday night by Detectives Boltz and Berge as a dangerous and suspicious character. Mrs G Farrell 405 Anthony street appears as complainant. It is alleged Gamble entered Mrs Farrell s home last Sunday morning and attempted another entry Friday night. Mrs Farrell identified Gamble as the man seen leaving the house. The case will be called in recorder s court Saturday afternoon.
B S Edwards of 67 Julia Street arrested Friday on a health department warrant for violating the city stable ordinance by failing to provide four watertight manure bins and not cleaning the stable or lot every 24 hours. Edwards bonded for appearance in recorder's court Saturday.
Governor O Nea l appoints P J Rogers of Birmingham to a three member commission to inspect scales at Usmer Mine and review wrangling over underweight claims. Members include G N Mitcham of Auburn and Edgar B Kay. The probe will be thorough and findings forwarded to the governor.
REMY La April 26 Associated Press reports a large workforce under U S engineers has built a new levee behind the old line to avert a crevasse on the Mississippi floodfront. Captain C O Sherrill said danger of overflow was averted as about four thousand men push completion to secure the area.
Citronelle grants a thirty year franchise to Daniel E Smith and Hubbard Parker and associates to build and operate an electric light and power plant. The Citronelle Light Ice and Power Co will take over, construct a full electric and ice plant at a $30000 investment. Caleb Lindsey will own an interest and run the project. site purchased and finances nearly arranged.
Dr William G Ward buried Friday at Christ Episcopal Church with large attendance. Abba Temple Shriners and Athelstan Lodge Ma sons attended. Rev Matthew Brewster led service at church and grave. Interment at Pine Crest Cemetery conducted by Masonic bodies. Pallbearers included Drs John O Rush P J M Acker C N Owen and others.
Eleven members of the senate and house naval affairs committees witnessed a near miss at Judith Sound when a 12 inch shell fired from the monitor Tallahassee passed over the Dolphin yacht, upsetting rigging ropes and drenching the officials but causing no serious injuries. The group included Poindexter, Bryan, Padgett, Foster, Buchanan, Hobson, Gregg, Bathrick, Butler, Robertson and Witherspoon. The Katahdin ram served as the target at about 14,000 yards.
William C Borden of Chicago dies in Cairo Egypt April 9 leaving almost the entire $1,000,000 estate to foreign missionary work. Major gifts go to the China Islands Mission Germantown Pa 250000 and the National Bible Institute New York 100000 with 100000 to the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions.
Charles L. Townes of Huntaville, associate state examiner of public accounts, is discussed as a potential candidate to succeed Judge John Purifoy as state treasurer next year. Townes has served since spring 1911 and has not yet decided. C Brooks Smith also discussed but undecided.
Memorial Day was observed in Montgomery Alabama with a Ladies Memorial Association led procession to Oakwood cemetery where Confederate organizations and the military participated. Hon Robert B Evins Greensboro legal advisor to Governor O Neal delivered the memorial oration as songs recitations and readings of a patriotic nature highlighted the program.
Opelika and Montgomery April 26. J F E Henry of Opelika is named as referee in bankruptcy by Federal Judge Thomas G. Jones for the eastern division of Alabama's middle district. The division covers Macon Lee Chambers Tallapoosa Randolph and Russell counties. Henry C. Peterson of Opelika is named deputy clerk of the Opelika federal court by Colonel Harvey F E Jones, Montgomery clerk.
A charge of cruelty to animals was preferred against William Schreiner a plumber of 9 Hannan Avenue by Humane Officer J Ducournau. The case will be called in recorder's court Saturday afternoon.
The E. L. Russell School Improvement Association will hold an important meeting on Thursday May 1. All patrons of the school are urged to attend. The note contrasts imitation with quality, referencing a preference for good over poor.
Amusements note that Al Rauh and associates wrap up The Honeymoon Trail at the Lyric with showings today at 3 00, 1 45 and 9 15 p m. Seats are at popular prices. A Sunday program of five reels of new motion pictures runs 3 00 to 10 00 p m. Monday features The Seminary Girl all week at popular prices.
crowds attend Lena Rivers at the Orpheum Theatre the final two performances this week. Satin matinees and night showings promise smiles and tears. Ladies gain a new rest room and other conveniences, with five reel Sunday pictures for five cents tomorrow.
Preparations underway for the Alabama Fire Underwriters Association annual convention in Montgomery on May 23 and 24. George A. Thomas of Montgomery serves as president with Clyde Hendrix of Decatur as vice president and Albert Kohn of Montgomery as secretary-treasurer. The executive committee includes John W. Ischeible Mobile HK. Fr. Mabry Selma R. G. Seibels Birmingham M. W. Sweatt Montgomery Henry Hiden Montgomery.
Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder relieves painful sore feet and instantly eases hot and tender feet. It makes tight shoes feel easy and comforts sweating calloused feet. Break in new shoes with this relief. Sold everywhere 25 cents. Free trial package address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
The Rev. J. M. Barnes, 77, montgomery's respected pastor, suffered serious injuries when the car jumped a twenty foot embankment. His thigh and collar bone were broken and doctors fear complications due to his age. He is resting but condition remains serious.
Irvin Frazer and Francisco Grando were hanged in Socorro New Mexico today. Frazer was condemned for killing two deputy sheriffs during a posse pursuit at Demini on November 7 1911. Granado was executed for shooting William S Starr store manager at Mogolon.
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