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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
3
At a Rotary gathering Dr. Du Bose outlined the committee on the employment bureau report. M. W. er discussed the Mobile Light Railroad Company while J. J. Me introduced him. Members questioned about census figures and valuation of Mobile and local public school buildings.
In the Chancery Court Charley Rosia petitions for leave to marry again and the decree grants the petition. Smith serves as Chancellor in the matter.
An optimistic note praises Dreams as the decisive aid against malaria mosquitoes. It extolls its convenience and efficiency for public welfare and health, framing Dreams as a practical weapon in fighting the disease.
Prominent figures including Dan Carmody of Cudahy Plantations and John J Hill of Irvington discussed Baldwin County crops and local affairs. Visiting railroad executives Terrell, Willings, Morgan, Juts, Partridge, Henderson, and others stopped in Mobile for business and officials noted travel and planned returns.
Whistler Alabama serves as a community hub with notices of church class rallies and choir practices. The Baptist Teachers Training Class meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the church while the Baptist choir gathers Saturday for weekly practice. The Whistler Baseball Club held a meeting last night electing Chris Mitternight as field captain, with Nelson returning as star first baseman and Mitternight to coach. A marriage license was issued to Howard Reid and Gladys Traner.
The article notes multiple vessels at Fort Morgan and Mobile port including the Norwegian Aim and Songvig brings cargoes to and from Spain and France. The Mallory San Marcos and other ships load for New York while the Spanish carrier Perez sails in ballast for Tampa. A 1050 ton motorboat may become first of its kind in Mobile if approved.
The remains of Mrs Ellen Maiden Marston were laid to rest in the cemetery this morning with many floral tokens. Funeral services were held at 9 30 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Rev Father Hackett officiating, with pallbearers Thomas Hallett John Marston George Linning among those present.
Frank ard Rufus and others were wanted at Bay Minette Baldwin County on the charge of shooting into a dwelling. They were arrested and taken back to the first state on Thursday afternoon to stay.
Deputy U S Marshal Horton seized the fishing launch Mississippi on an admiralty writ. The vessel was libeled by a firm for supplies obtained and unpaid, with Theresa Alice Virginia Annie T. named among the parties.
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