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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
4
Leonhard Adelt reports in Berliner Tageblatt on Italian assaults near Neuve Chapelle and on the Isonzo. Italians seize ground in ruined towns as Austro Hungarian defenders hold through July 5 despite heavy cannon fire and sappers advancing under fire.
George Brown a six month grand larceny convict escaped from hard labor months ago was recaptured Tuesday morning at the river front foot of Eslava street and jailed Deputy Sheriff Benne Lynch had pursued the escape for some time Brown faces six more months for escape from hard labor A marriage license was issued to Frank J Knowlton of Fort Morgan Ala and Emma Johnson of this city and Egbert Carr and Minnie Anderson colored
Judge Harris Masterson of Houston recalls Brazoria county mound lava used as a tonic for chills fever stomach troubles and sores. He praises Vitalitas as an improved modern medicine now science backed and available at Stutton's Drug Store.
Mobile and Ohio Railroad lands offer prime soil and running stream near Chunchula Alabama with stock raising potential and pecan tracts. Includes parcels at seven miles west of Chunchula, with best quality land offered by Moblie Alabama Bell. Price per acre available.
Mrs. Ann E Lovering a native of Alabama and long time Mobile resident died at her Mobile home after a lengthy illness She was born October 7 1837 and was 68 Her two daughters Mrs F E Spencer Mobile and Mrs W S Love Laurel Miss and son Garland Lovering Galveston Tex survive The interment is Magnolia cemetery in Mobile The obituary notes death of Mrs Julius Thompson former Mobile resident and photo gallery operator in Dauphin and Joachim streets who was married to the late Mr Thompson of the Thompson Edgar foundry firm and previously Mrs Hardy of Meridian Miss The deceaseds body will be transported to Mobile for burial
After a long illness Charles W Gelbke 29 native of Pensacola Fla died Monday at 4 pm at his Mobile address 508 Eslava street He was a devout Catholic and died fortified with rites Survived by his parents wife Miss ie Yockers brother Frank L Gelbke sister Mrs G M Drey and other relatives He belonged to Mobile Lodge 321 Loyal Order of Moose and German Relief Association
Monday afternoon services for Henry Vernéuille were held at his nephew E D McGraws residence and at St Marys Catholic church with Rev Father T J Eaton presiding. Pallbearers named Zimlich Walter Cunningham Williams Colcombe Laurendine Dorlon. Remains laid to rest in Catholic cemetery. Also notice Mobile report of Mrs Herman Thiele death in Indianapolis with husband, Ada Robertson and Edwin Robertson attending.
Mrs Sarah Flannigan 86 widow of William Flannigan died Tuesday at 11 20 AM at 655 Spring Hill Avenue after several weeks illness. A devout Catholic she lived for family and friends and aiding the afflicted. Survived by four children William Thomas Edward and Mrs L M Campbell all of this city two sisters Mrs Annie Espalla and Mrs Delia Rittenhouse and a brother Peter McHale of Houston Texas. Four grandchildren also listed.
The Knights of Columbus supreme council delegates attend a high mass at St James Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop John Bonzano before their annual session in Seattle Washington Governor Lister Supreme Justice Chadwick Mayor Herman C Gill and Chamber president Thomas Burke offered welcomes Supreme Knight James A Flaherty spoke at the opening and a second session was held that afternoon.
A health adv اعلان touts Sargol as a breakthrough to help the digestive tract absorb fattening elements from food, promising 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh. The ad claims the product is harmless, inexpensive, and available at Van Antwerp Drug Co in Mobile with a satisfaction guarantee.
Hillsboro Alabama resident J W Turner reports recovery from pellagra after using a remedy promoted by Baughn. He describes full energy return, farm work capability, and urges others to seek treatment, noting lingering symptoms like skin flaking and mouth soreness.
The Russian Duma, meeting in Petrograd, re elected Michael V Rodzianko of Ekaterinoslav president by 296 to 24 after war debate. It adopted a unanimous resolution pledging unshakable determination to continue the struggle until victory and to remove munitions shortfalls and punish those responsible.
The forecast covers North Atlantic states showing showers midweek then generally fair, cool to mildly warm for a few days. Middle Atlantic expects showers Wednesday then fair with modest temperatures for four to five days. South Atlantic and east Gulf see generally fair weather with local Florida showers. West Gulf and Tennessee regions expect fair conditions with near normal to slightly cooler temperatures.
Secretary McAdoo visiting Cornish said the Democratic party is pledged to provide an adequate U S merchant marine and urged action without delay. He added he is studying shipping questions for Congress and exploring a budget system and unified government finances.
The Gulf Coast Horticultural Society will hold a meeting in Fairhope Baldwin county on Saturday August 21. President O F E Winberg says the educational session will warn growers on spraying and cultivation with a beach luncheon and Apollo steamer trip from Mobile.
Judge O J Semmes explains why a sentence of one year and one day is used in some cases. He notes unfit prisoners for hard labor, such as a one armed person or a non working defendant, require longer confinement and the extra day triggers penitentiary time and hard labor. The approach avoids injustice to county confinement and lets the state collect revenue through the extra term.
The Mount Olympus style court settled several liquor cases. Hamel was fined 500 with $1,000 bond after police found whiskey and beer at his Kaisershof Hotel. Ben F. Cody Jr had charges dismissed and liquor forfeiture set aside due to evidence he shipped stock to New Orleans. W J Ardoyne’s forfeiture was sustained. Pinkie Green case noted, Jack Payton held to grand jury. Other punishments included fines for cussing and taxicab debt while intoxicated.
The report lists guests at Battle House Cawthon St Andrew Windsor and other hotels with names and home towns from Mississippi Alabama Louisiana and Texas. It also notes Jasper Delhomme returning from Fairhope and Joseph D. Hughes recovering on the Eastern Shore. J K Ridgely of New Orleans arrived in Mobile on official railroad business.
Weather disruption hits Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest delaying all Western tennis tour matches. In other news, American sailors bound for British ports will receive passports under the British alien restriction law, issued by consuls. The third item quotes a pessimistic reply to reporters.
The article promotes a cosmetic wax treatment to remove freckling and discolored skin. Apply corized wax lightly before bed and wash off in the morning to peel away damaged skin. Cites druggist supply and claims quick, lasting improvement with no weathering impact.
The Helmar with seven negroes on board struck obstructions east of Beacon 20 near Mobile about 8 30. The ship channel lights keeper heard cries and rescued the party, later returning them to Mobile. They had been dropped from the bay steamer Apollo after a church excursion to Montrose. The Helmar, 81 feet, belongs to S W Ingram, Union Seed and Fertilizer Company superintendent.
Miss Carrie Halley returns from Biloxi and other points. Mrs Pearl Palmer and daughter visit Mrs J A Jones. Mrs F Davis and granddaughter Louise Talley visit relatives near Greenville. L B Ritchie and mother visit James Ritchie. Miss Zula Davis returns from Fairhope. Helping Hand Society meets Olivia Hinson Mobile Tuesday at 3. Baptist church to baptize Wednesday night.
Shippers should guard against 98 degree heat for 36 hour shipments moving north east and west. The Tombigbee river and Alabama basin show little change for the next two days. A Florida storm travels toward South Carolina as a secondary depression to a large eastern low pressure area centered over Indiana. Winds reach 36 mph at Savannah and 38 mph at Charleston amid scattered eastern showers and heat highs of 100 in San Antonio 98 in Montgomery and 94 in Washington.
Mechanics Lodge No. 69 I C O F meets at 7:30 PM on Carr street to discuss reopening the hall for dancing. Coach workers moved back to the coach shop after half time shifts. Local residents and visitors from Mobile and New Orleans attend W O W Lodge No.110 meeting with refreshments. A quip notes temper and nerves.
Bids on the old revenue Winona have been forwarded to Secretary McAdoo at Washington for the best bidder. It is learned that T. R. Hodges represents bidders in the process and will pursue the sale of the vessel to the highest satisfactory offer.
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