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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1912

Page

2

Death of a Child Wendson Winston at Augusta Street Home

The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Winston died Monday afternoon at the family home near Augusta Street after a brief illness. Funeral will be held at St. Vincent's Catholic Church with Rev. Father Callagan officiating. Delegations from Semmes Veterans, Young Men's Association, and the Loyal Order of Moose attended. Pallbearers named include J. Condon, Alex Cppen, Marcia Brar, Dan Powell.

Winston William Jt Felock Augusta Street Bee Street Emile P. Verbeke Emile P Drago Pugler St. Vincent’s Catholic Father Callagan Offi Semmes Vaxrans Young Mén’s It Association The Moose Condon Alex. C.ppen Marcia Brar Dan- 5 M. T. Judge C. C. Nettles

Addie Heath Teacher Dies After Illness in Mobile

Addie Heath a long time teacher in Mobile passed away Tuesday at Providence Infirmary after about three years of illness. She was about 36, native to Mobile, educated at Barton Academy and qualified to teach. She taught in the elementary school for years and ran a summer school at Delchamps before falling ill.

Mies Addie Heath Sons of Mobile Providence Barton Academy Delchamps

SE Commission Sets Liquor Meeting This Thursday

The SE Commission will hold a meeting this Thursday regarding liquor licensing and enforcement actions involving Joseph B. Webb. Details on agenda and participants are to be announced by the commission.

SE Commission

Streetcar Delay From Trolley Wire Break South of St Francis

A three quarter hour street car delay occurred on Royal street Monday night due to a broken trolley wire south of St Francis street. A male girl narrowly avoided being struck as the wire, heavily charged, snapped. John Goudie of Pittsburg and S R Bentley of Clarksburg are visiting Henry Delaney and will inspect Mobile county lands for purchase.

Royal Street Royal St. Francis Street John Goudie Pittsburg S. R. Bentley Clarksburg West Virginia Henry Delaney Mobile County Goudie Mobile Gulf City

Mobile to complete steel shed work in coming week

City Engineer Wright Smith says the steel sheds in Mobile will not be officially accepted for a week or ten days. Finishing touches include painting and a small amount of guttering. The McClintoc Marshall Company will inspect the work on arrival this week. Branden & Sons have begun filling ground under the sheds under a city contract.

Mobile Wright Smith McClintoc-Marshall Company City Commission Branden & Sons

Marriage licenses issued to four couples in Mobile area

Two couples from Prichard and Mobile received marriage licenses today. Nathanie M. Barnes wed Louise BE. Davis of Prichard while Roy E. Arnold married Dixie Olivia Mitchell of Mobile.

Nathanie M. Barnes Louise BE. Davis Prichard Roy E. Arnold Dixie Olivia Mitchell Mobile

Fire destroys home of Mrs Doody near city limits

The residence of Mrs. M. A. Doody and F. A. Doody and wife, located some distance from the city's western limits, was totally destroyed by a Monday afternoon fire. An oil lamp left burning by a servant caused the blaze. Insurance partly covers the loss, and help from neighbors limited the damage.

M. A. Doody F. A. Doody

Ladies Auxiliary AOH elects officers at closing session

Officers elected at the closing session of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the State Division Ancient Order of Hibernians include Mrs. R. G. Morgan Montgomery as president Miss Maggie Nannigan Pratt City as vice president Mrs. Annie Morris Birmingham as secretary and Mrs. George Eker Birmingham as treasurer.

Ladies’ Auxiliary State Division Ancient Order of Hibernians R. G. Morgan Montgomery Maggie Nannigan Pratt City Annie Morris George Eker Birmingham

Picnic plans and future home for club urged

Miss Parker, president, says friends will be invited to the picnic and a big time is anticipated. Next year they expect to have their own home on the grounds. Dave Jarrell, manager of advertising car No. 3 of the Buffalo Bill Wild West, is in the city with his men killing the city and county. The car will be in the city for several days. The show comes to Mobile October 3.

Dave Jarrell Buffalo Bill

Special Mobile River Commission Meeting Called

Mayor Laz Schwarz chairing the Mobile river commission calls a special meeting for tomorrow at noon to conduct routine business.

Mobile River Commission Laz Schwarz

Alabama Port dredging progresses toward new channel

Dredging by Home Dredging Company continues daily at Alabama Port where a four mile long channel intersects Mobile Bay. Initial depth aims for seventeen feet, soon followed by thirty feet with a larger suction dredge. Plans for a power house suggest links to West Shores Traction Line and deck construction activity. The development is advancing rapidly and substantially.

Home Dredging Company Alabama Port Mobile Bay Alabama Port Company West Shors

Transport Liscum Sinks Beside Shanghai Wharf

The United States transport Liscum sank in forty feet of water beside the Shanghai wharf while under repair. The cause remains undetermined. The captain and shipbuilders believe it can be raised with ease.

Shanghai China United States Liscum

Railroad foreman charged over buried animals on right of way

W. W. Dixon, section foreman for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, was arrested on a warrant issued by the city health officer for burying dead animals on the railroad right of way between Cedar Street and Hay Avenue. Inspectors found a dead horse, a mule, a cow, and a Yearling buried in holes. Dixon posted bond and the case was continued.

W. W. Dixon Louisville and Nashville Railroad Savannah Conception Streets Dixon Cedar Street Hay Avenue Roy Williams Halth Department Bond

The Equine Spy at The Cool Place on Wednesday

The Equine Spy featuring two reels and the famous horse Don Elis performs in a Southern military picture. It promises thrilling scenes for horse lovers with admission set at 5 cents. No price raise. Presented at The Cool Place this Wednesday only.

Don Elis

Lyons Rally Tonight Invites All on Marine Elmira Streets

A public rally is set for this evening at eight o'clock inviting residents from Lyons on Marine and Elmira streets to attend. Organizers urge community turnout and participation.

LYONS Marine and Elmira Streets

Burglary Arrest in Wilmer Alabama Ends Night

Louis Wallace was arrested by Deputy J. L. Stringfellow after allegedly breaking into the N O M and C Railroad depot in Wilmer and stealing a side of bacon. Wallace was jailed on the burglary charge with a strong case cited by the officer.

Louis Wallace Wilmer Ala J. L. Stringfellow Wallace Stringfellow

City Commission approves dredging plan along Mobile River

The session was brief and routine except Commissioner Lyons moved to place street lights. A communication from Engineer Flagler authorized dredging from St Anthon to Dauphin streets in front of new steel sheds under conditions with bids to be sought. A partial 36 000 payment to McClintic Marshall for erecting sheds was approved along with several license refunds and a 20 payment to Jett Bros. for sacarifier use. An arc light on Chestnut Armistad and a Tungsten light at McQuillan Washington were ordered.

Fat J. Lyons Schwarz C. A. F. Flagler Pelham Mobile River St. Aanthon Street Dauphin Street Fillans McClintic-Marshall Company Jett Bros Lyons Chestnut Armistad McQuillan Washington Avenue

Zemo: A Clear Remedy for Dandruff and Skin Ailments

A vintage ad extols Zemo as a wonderful scalp and skin remedy. It claims it penetrates glands to stop itch, soothes eczema rash pimples and other skin conditions. A 25 cent trial bottle is advertised at local drugstores with proof of effectiveness promised.

Pree Zemo St. Louis Aes Roenery At Gla

Man Thrown From Streetcar Injured On Cedar Street

Hop Lee, a Chinaman, was hurled from a southbound Cedar street car at Royal and Madison streets last night. Juée attempted to alight as the car stopped and was pitched to the pavement, injuring his left side and dislocating the shoulder. He was aided by the company physician and then sent to a hospital.

Hop Lee Cedar Street Royal and Madison Streets Juée

Goodman Autry Wedding Quiet Ceremony at Cathedral Rectory

Mr. Alex Goodman and Mies Lotta Autry were married Thursday at 4 30 in the Cathedral rectory with Rev Fr Gerow officiating. The couple have left for Hattiesburg Mississippi.

Mobile Club Plans Labor Day Picnic at Magnolia Beach

The Mobile Business Woman's Club will host a Labor Day picnic at Magnolia Beach near Fairhope. Members depart on the steamer Apollo for an early morning trip and will bring tents to set up upon arrival.

Mobile Business Woman's Club Magnolia Beach Fairhope Apollo

Night Blooming Cereus Shines at Yeend Potter's Store

A fine specimen of the Night Blooming Cereus is exhibited in the east window of Yeend Potter's on Dauphin Street. The bloom will open at 8 30 this evening and remain open until 5 a m. The flower, noted for blooming only once, is expected to attract many flower lovers tonight.

Yeend-Potter’s Store Dauphin Street Yeend-Potter’s

Fairhope Branch German Alliance Organized

A new branch of the National German American Alliance was formed in Fairhope on Sunday August 25. Emil A. Brunnier installed officers and 23 members joined. Elected officers include Prof. F Brutkewicz president, br. Tansschmidt first vice president, John Mueller second vice president, Grant Fischer secretary, and A O Isergiin treasurer.

National F. Brutkewicz Br. Tansschmidt John Mueller Grant Fischer A. O. Isergiin

Dreamland vaudeville bill shines with mixed acts

Dreamland features four first class vaudeville acts plus usual reels this week. Watson and Jackson highlight with A Frolic in the Park while Sharp and Sharp deliver Katrina's Arrival in America with strong singing. Cavazos the European dancer, Clinton and Nolan in The African Dodger, and the Holdsworths on banjos entertain Mobile audiences. Matinees 3 pm daily with two shows nightly. Friday adds amateur tryouts. The Ben Harney Theatre offers A Man of Mystery by the Jewell Kelley Stock Company with a tight plot and striking scenes. The production's ensemble and staging receive high praise from a large crowd.

Dreamland Watson Jackson Sharp Comediennes Katrina America Cavazos Clinton Nolan Ben Harney Jewell- Kelley Holdsworths Nash Kurtis Boosters Doizen

Building page offers tips for modern home builders

A feature outlines practical suggestions for constructing contemporary homes. It covers design ideas, materials, energy efficiency, and project planning to guide homeowners and builders in creating up to date living spaces.

Investment for Quick Returns in The Mobile Item

The Mobile Item promotes its Want ads as a safe high yield investment. A 26 cent Want ad can yield 50 to 125 dollars per month in value by finding help or services. Reading the Want page also benefits buyers and sellers with bargains and the chance to win two free theatre tickets if named that day.

Dreamland Ben Harney Theatre

Tannenbaum Couple Return From The North

After two months in the East Mr and Mrs Jacob Tannenbaum returned to the city yesterday. Mr Tannenbaum had been seriously ill during the absence but is now recovering rapidly and expects to resume his theatre manager duties soon.

Tannenbaum Jacob Tannenbaum Mr. Tannenbaum Ohio

Three Years of Misery and a Life Restored

Mahoningtown Pennsylvania woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending three years of monthly illness. She reports recovery after four bottles and urges others to seek help, noting many testimonials and inviting letters to the company for confidential guidance.

Mahoningtown Lydia E. Pinkham J.A. Burnsing Lydia E.pinkham

Wanted good live male canvassers for easy work

Advertisement offers work to male canvassers at St Andrews Hotel with room 305. The notice also directs readers planning home building or remodeling to read the item’s building page for details.

St. Andrews

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