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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1915

Page

5

City Briefs In Mobile Arrests and Meetings

Jessie Gaston of Aden Alabama was arrested during the past week by Deputy U S Marshal D D Horton who took him to Selma. Chamber of Commerce directors will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m with several matters to be discussed. Cattle committee meets Tuesday at 7 20 p m in the chamber. Marriage licenses issued from the probate court include Paul Eugene Loeffler and Della Adelaide Stauter Mabre Huff and Mamie Lyons. J A Walton reports his home was broken into between 2 30 and 3 30 p m with suitcases and clothes stolen. W Diermayer appointed Pullman Palace Car Co passenger agent with headquarters in Mobile and office in the Louisville and Nashville terminal, arriving Monday.

Cha Jessie Gaston Aden Ala United States D. D. Horton Selma Chamber of Commerce Paul Eugene Loeffler Della Adelaide Stauter Mabre Huff Mammie Lyons J. A. Walton Government Fultonstree A W. Diermayer New Orleans Pullman Palace Car Company Mobile Louisville and Nashville

Ordinance to create Mobile weights and measures office

The City of Mobile adopts an ordinance creating the office of city sealer of weights and measures with standards from the U S government. The sealer tests weights scales and measures, issues fees, bonds, and duties, and can destroy nonconforming devices. Section 2 states the ordinance takes effect on adoption.

Suisa Board of Commissioners Sant Melon Tottion Mobile City of United States Secretary of State

Horticulturists from three states meet on citrus canker

A three state horticultural convention opens with 100 plus members led by President W H Reynolds. Speakers discuss eradication of citrus canker, Satsuma cultivation, and fertilization, urging cooperation and plans by week end. A committee to solicit members is formed.

Ene W. H. Reynolds John W. Phillips First Baptist Church Reynolds J. H. Reichert G. C. Newman W. C. Griffing Grand Bay Ala Satsuma O. F. E. Winberg Germany Denmark Norway Sweden Biggh Folay Stockholm L. T. Rhodes Gulf Coast Cae A. Maloney F. A. Wolf

Exchange to Handle All Farm Products Considered in Mobile

A Mobile market exchange to handle all farm products grown in Mobile County is likely to be established soon. The Chamber of Commerce Market Exchange committee and citrus growers are coordinating to form a dual purpose exchange, aiming to reduce operating costs by serving all farm products. A meeting is planned in the near future, with a citrus growers meeting on May 4 to seek a definite agreement.

Mobile County Chamber of Commercce Chamber of Commerce

Concrete and Iron Gates for the Cemetery in Mobile

Mobile City Commission approved awarding the contract for three cement and iron gates at Magnolia Cemetery to F Hackmeyer and J O Brown. Gates will be three quarter inch iron with cement posts at New Jersey Virginia and Ann street entrances. Bids were 165.20 132.00. other bids listed and the meeting also approved tungsten street lights at multiple intersections and granted a pipeline right of way for McMillan Harrison to Commerce. An ordinance amending weights and measures office was introduced and Evans Furniture received a $10 rebate. license reductions for horse drawn carriages referred to Commissioner Lyons. Mayor Pillans presided with Lyons Schwarz present.

Laz Schwarz Magnolia Cemetery Ferdinand Hackmeyer John O. Brown New Jersey Street Virginia Street Ann Street F. Hackmeyer A. Schieman Home Industry Iron Works Lyons Park J. C. Brown Toulmin & Sons Batley & Barter Pat J. Lyons Texas Street Michigan Avenue Hallet New St. Francis Palmetto Street Regina Avenue Armistead Walnut City of Mobile Schwarz Evans Furniture Company Blach Bros American Seed & Implement Company George Harhesas & Vehicle Company Hopper Harness Company Lyons Pillans

Trawler Recolo Blown Up in North Sea

London reports the Grimsby trawler Recolo blown up in the North Sea with several crew missing. The incident prompted search efforts as authorities confirm missing sailors.

London Grimsby North Sea

Equity Court Schedule Sets Apr 29 Merits

In the Courts Law and Equity Court Judge Safford Berney notes a business matter Tuesday before 12:30. Emeline Thomas v D J Dinamore and Bessie Fitts v Carl August Fitts are set for April 29 on merits.

Law and Equity Court Equity Court Safford Berney Emeline Thomas D. J. Dinamore Bessie Fitts Carl August Fitts

Lion trainer killed by circus performer at Olive Hill

Frank White of Chattanooga Tennessee, a lion trainer with a circus at Olive Hill Kentucky, was killed yesterday by one of the circus workers' sons.

Huntington Frank White Chattanooga Tenn Olive Hill

Chancery Court Tuesday Petitions and Dismissals

In the matter of Hattie Stewart seeking leave to remarry, petition and affidavit submitted. Carrie Robinson v Dave Robinson dismissed without prejudice. Henrietta Marcet v Charles Marcet and Susie Wheat v James L Wheat taken from call. William P Cothran v Item Publishing Co et al set for April 29 on report and exceptions. John Collier v Latisha Collier dismissed for want of prosecution. Call for Wednesday lists D R Dunlap Mercantile Co v Day Hamilton Mercantile Co Alabama Cotton Oil Co v Foley Fertilizer Co Sallie Irby v Mark Irby Clotilda G Stein et al v Albert Tritt et al Alfreda Krudop v Harry J Krudop Mary E F Holmes et al v Star of Hope et al.

Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Hattie Stewart Carrie Robinson Dave Robinson Henrietta Marcet Charles Marcet Susie Wheat James L. Wheat William P. Cothran Item Publishing Company Et al John Collier Latisha Collier D. R. Dunlap Mercantile Company Day-Hamilton Mercantile Company Alabama Cotton Oil Company Foley Fertilizer Company Sallie Irby Mark Irby Clotilda G. Stein Albert Triplett Alfreda Krudop Harry J. Krudop Mary EF. Holmes Star of Hope

Court Docket News From Tuesday Sessions

Circuit Court with Judge Samuel B Browne hears J Brannan versus Howard on trial. Wed call lists A Frochnchatein versus A Phillips and Ed Singleton versus C P Frederic et al.

Circuit Court Samuel B. Browne J. Brannan Howard A. Frochnchatein A. Phillips Ed Singleton C. P. Frederic

Dissolving Blackheads With Neroxin Powder

An article advises avoiding squeezing blackheads as it enlarges pores and causes irritation. It promotes a dissolving method using about two ounces of powdered neroxin sprinkled on the skin as a safe, failproof remedy from drugstores.

Texarkana and Fort Smith R. v. C. ion & Co dismissal

Law notes record Tuesday business including dismissal in Texarkana and Fort Smith R. v. C. ion & Co. Crutcher v. Morgan discharged on answer. Peters v. Round verdict by default with damages $167.20. Kemp v. Field’s Ice Cream Co. default with damages. State ex rel Smith v. Bacho motion to strike portions of amended information refused and defendant excepts.

Equeco Law Saffoey Texarkana Fort Smith R. Va C. Ion &.Co Plaint Cc. C. Crutcher Geo. M. Morgan F. Peters B. F. Round W. H. Kemp Field's Ice Cream Co H. H. Smith F. W. Bacho

Funeral Notice for John Young Smith

John Young Smith died Tuesday morning April 27 1915 at 12 30 o clock aged 64 Funeral services will be held at his residence 354 South Cedar street tomorrow Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock Interment in Pine Crest cemetery

Smith John Young Smith South Cedar Street Pine Crest Cemetery

Tuesday Cotton Receipts From River and Rail

On the Tombigbee river Alma from Demopolis shows 7 bales for Planters Seed Company Freshheimer & Co F. Ladd & Co. Totals. City of Mobile from Montgomery lists 22 bales from Oder Touart Quinn W Jones Co and others. Train 227 Baker-Lyons and R P Pope deliver 88 bales. Train 994 Planters Cotton and R P Pope add 7 bales.

Tombigbee River Alma Demopolis Ala Planters Serra Company Totart & Quin Freshheimer & Co F. Ladd & Co Mobile Montgomery Eeee & Co W. Jones & Co Touart & Quinn Oder

New Orleans Cotton Prices Fall on Opening Trade

Reports from New Orleans indicate mixed cotton activity with private tenders ranging 16 000 to 21 000 bales. In early trading prices declined 4 to 6 points, closing the session with a net drop of 7 to 10 points while quotations show shifts across July October December and January contracts.

New Orleans Gotton Newark

New York cotton notices circulate with no liquidation

April 27 New York shows about 30 000 bales of notices circulating in the cotton trade with no liquidation. Opening steady then a 4 to 9 point decline in response to lower prices, later rallying 2 to 3 points. Reports from the southwest mention aphid damage from heavy rains and ongoing market quiet with middling upland at 10 60 cents and no sales.

NEW York Ton New York C.ceencees

Wall Street Opens With Irregular Small Losses on Mixed Market

Irregular price moves mark the early New York stock market with fractions mostly, apart from a few speculative shares. United States Steel opened down to 87 1 8, while Pacific group Reading New Haven Missouri Kansas Texas preferred fell about two points. United States Realty dropped 4, and overall trading lacked public interest.

Wall Street Review New York United States Steel Pacifics Reading New Haven Missouri Kansas Texas United States

Cotton and Infair Prices Signal Market Pause in Liverpool

Liverpool reports mixed cotton prices with tow middling at 6.10 and middling 5.74 while low middling sits at 5.34. Sales reach 2,000 bales for speculation and 2,000 more. receipts total 43,000. Futures hold steady across May-June at 63.38, and June-July at 6.70 1-3, with other points noted through March-April.

Liverpool

Turpentine and Rosin Market Report From Savannah

Turpentine firm receipts reach 817 casks with prices listed from 3.40 to 4.25 per barrel. rosin sales total 2 681 barrels. Quoted figures show varied grades and bid levels across the Savannah market with multiple price points for different product grades.

Savannah

Many Vessels Entered at the Custom House

Seven entrances were made at the custom house on Tuesday. They included the Norwegian steamer Dictator from Belize B H, the Norwegian steamer Tana from Puerto... (truncated)

Custom House Dictator Belize B. H Norw Tana Puerto Ortez Hon Margaret Cienfuegos Cuba Viking St. Nazaire France Progreso Mexico Anda Liverpool England Syifid Scotish Ports Margret G Nipe Buay

Leopold Eichold Dies After Operation in Mobile

Leopold Eichold longtime Mobile liquor dealer and business partner with Eichold Brothers & Weiss died at a local infirmary following an operation. He was 63 or 64, born in Steinbach Germany in 1860s, later lived in Selma and Newhern before settling in Mobile. He served as director of several companies, was a trustee of Shaarat Shemayim synagogue, and active in Jewish charities. He leaves Emma Eichold, a daughter Leo M. Brown, a brother and sister in Germany. Interment in Hebrew cemetery planned Thursday with funeral arrangements pending.

Leopold Eichold Mobile Eichold Mr. Eichold Steinbach Rheinpfals Germ United States Selma Ala Emanuel Eichold Jacob W. Weiss Eichold Brothers & Wel Mobile Benetena Stonewall) Insurance Wes Inteational Steamshireman Mobile Cotton Mille Congregation Shaarat Shemayim Reformed Jewish Synagogue Order B'nai B'rith Knights of Pythias Emma, Eichord Mee Leo M. Brown Germany Hebrew Cemetery

President Wilson Grants Lenient Commute for Bank President

President Wilson commuted William S. Norton’s seven year sentence to one year and a day. Norton had been convicted of misappropriating funds of the old American National Bank of Bartlesville Oklahoma, where he served as president.

Washington Wilson William S. Norton Old American Naonal Bank of Bartlesville Oklo

Way to Regain Youthful Skin with Wax Miracle

An old promotional sketch promotes wax as a skin beautifier. It claims wax cleanses and revives a faded complexion into a youthful tint and satin sheen in under two weeks. A wax cream and saxolite face bath are cited as simple tools for wrinkle reduction and firming.

Sale of Collateral by City Bank and Trust Company

The City Bank and Trust Company of Mobile Alabama announces a sale of collateral to satisfy indebtedness. On Wednesday May 5 1915 at noon the sale will take place at the county courthouse steps in Mobile Alabama. Items include 18 shares of the Peoples Bank of Waynesboro Mississippi stock and $6000 in six bonds of the North Mobile Iron Company. The collateral is held by City Bank and Trust Company with Brooks and Crawford as attorneys.

U. S. District Court, SO. Dist Alabama John T. Gaillard John T. Gaillard Evergreen Conecuh John T Tim Mobile Robert T. Ervin City Bank Ai ; Company Mobile C. C A. Leggett Musbenea City Bank & Trust Company Brooks & Crawford

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