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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1913

Page

2

Ice Company Formed With $75 000 Capital In City

IGE Company begins business in the city with a $75 000 capital. Incorporators include Pripo Chiepalich as president and Mitch ell Chiepalich as vice president. The City Ice Company has taken the plant of American Ice and Wood Company at the corner of Royal and Theatre streets. A croup remedy advertisement notes Dr King’s New Discovery for children with warnings about sudden attacks.

I Pity Ice Company City Pripo Chiepalich Mitchell Chiepalich P. H. Kens City Ice Company American Ice and Wi Company Royal and Theatre Streets King Lewis Chamberlain Manor Ohio H. BE. Bucklen & Co St. Louis

German Lloyd Agent Visits New Orleans for North Lloyd Line

Theodore G Messerer of Bremen representing North Lloyd Steamship Co plans Europe travel from New York after meeting in Mobile. He notes New Orleans as a promising port and discusses facilities with Ed K Miller Co, agents for the line.

Theodore G. Messerer Bremen North Lioya Steamship Company Mobile New York Europe Messerer New Orleans Eren Bre North Lloyd Chain of Commerce Ed K. Miller & Co New

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. First application provides relief and costs 60 cents. This ad notes a money back guarantee and emphasizes quick results.

Hartwell Not A Candidate For Collector Of The Port

Hartwell says he will not seek the collector of the port of Mobile post and backs Captain Joseph Norville He tells The Item he is out of the city and the rumor arose from that absence, not from an intent to run.

Harry T. Hartwell Mobile Gain Hartwell Joseph Norvile

Thin People Can Increase Weight with Sargol

Advertisement claims thin adults can gain five to eight pounds in fourteen days by taking one Sargol tablet with each meal. It asserts the supplement converts eaten fats into body tissue and promises safe, effective, inexpensive weight gain with a money back guarantee from Antwerp Drug Co. and other druggists in Mobile and surrounding areas.

Bargel War Antwerp Drug Co Mobile

Nominees for 10 Chamber Directors Set for Tuesday Vote

Nominations for 10 chamber and business league directors for the coming year close Tuesday at 4 PM after a joint meeting of two nominating committees. A report on the industrial loan and development fund plan will also be discussed at the directors’ meeting Tuesday night.

Chamber of Commerce and Business League Chamber of Commerce J. Leslie Taylor J. M. Ponder

California Woman Credits Cough Remedy For Quick Recovery

Miss Marie Gerber of Sawteile California reported a severe cold settled on her lungs caused coughing and soreness. She used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a friend's recommendation and found relief the first night, leading to recovery within a week. For sale by all dealers Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

California Chamberlain Marie Gerber Sawteile Cal van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Courts Transact Tuesday Business in Alabama Ledger

The Law and Equity Court reports cases including the dismissal of the Grand Lodge of Alabama against C William Allen with costs to be paid, and the default judgment in Jennie O'Brien Lovett versus E J O'Brien with damages assessed at 161. Chancery orders publish testimony, set December 15 on demurrers, and decree refer to J A Bances Co versus Vinegar Bend Lumber. City cases against Thames Touart Schottgen and Schreiner proceed with decrees pro confesso.

Law and Equity Court Law Side Berney Grand Lodge of Alabama Free and Accepted Masons C. William Allen Jennie O'Brien Lovett E. J. O'Brien S. King Hobart Motor Co Seals Plane and Organ Co G. W. Tunstall American Ag. Chemical Co Don Fansworth Circuit Court Browne George Portiss Mobile Light & R. R. Co Coleman Washam J. W. Butterfly Isabell McGrew Forbes Piano Co Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith J. J

City Court Docket Includes Mixed Cases and Delays

Semmes presides as docket details concealed weapons case G D Hendryx found not guilty. Public drunkenness and adultery cases against George Belton and Willie Moore are continued to December 9. A throwing missile into railroad train charge against Joe Chatman is continued. Wednesday's calls include Lula Boling assault to murder Edward J Sweeney and embezzlement.

Semmes G. D.hendryx George Belton Willie Moore Joe Chatman Lula Bowling Edward J. Sweeney

No title found for the assertion on courtship signs

The claim suggests a girl bows to a young man for three consecutive days proves she loves him. It reflects a dated social idea rather than a verifiable fact and lacks observable evidence.

Red Cross seal campaign underway in Mobile county

Final arrangements are made by the committee in charge. Letters go to post offices seeking cooperation. A free typewriter is provided by Typewriter Sales Co and a Bell Telephone line installed at the Dauphin street headquarters. Miss Aunspagh and Miss Owens to handle seal sales at the Y M C A. National Tuberculosis Day set for December 7.

Red Cross Mobile County Dauphin Street Bell Telephone Company Aunspagh Nannie Owens United States

Chamberlain's Tablets Promised To Cure Dullness and Biliousness

Advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick remedy for dullness and biliousness. It promises readers will feel better tomorrow and notes the product is for sale by dealers, including Van Antwerp Drug.

Chamberlain van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Escape From County Convict Gang Captured In County Jail

Walter Gamble who escaped from the county convict camp during a thirty day sentence for assault and battery was captured Tuesday and jailed. Jake Ray arrested at Crichton by Deputy Sheriff Paul Cazalas for assaulting Mary Johnson. Theodore Britton held on a bicycle theft from Wiley Humphries valued at 15 dollars by Sheriff T T Palmer. Gibbs McAdams to answer in city court Wednesday for stealing second hand crossties from E L McAdams.

Walter Gamble Jake Ray Mary Johnson Crichton Paul Cazalas Theodore Britton Wiley Humphries T. T. Palmer Gibbs McAdams

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mary Maxwell Moody

News from Mobile reports the death of Mrs Mary Maxwell Moody wife of Tuscaloosa state senator and First National Bank president Frank B Moody and mother of Mobile host Aubrey Boyles. Funeral set for Tuesday at 3 pm at First Presbyterian Church. She was 62 and survived by her husband and six children.

Frank Moody Mobile Mary Maxwell Moody First Presbyterian Church Frank M. Moody Washington Moody Farley Moody Tuscaloosa Maxwell Moody

Fine Increase in Cotton Receipts and Exports for November 1913

The cotton receipts and exports for November 1913 show a clear rise over November 1912 figures. Receipts are over one third higher and exports more than one half higher, based on cotton exchange data released Tuesday.

Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad

If you are constipated your body carries waste and serious trouble follows. Use Dr Kings New Life Pills to relieve constipation headache and other problems. 25c at druggists or by mail H E Bucklen Co Phil a and St Jon adv 2 a

Dr. King H. E. Bucklen & Co Phila St. Jonadv

Evangelist Spiegel Speaks on The Great Preparation

Evangelist Spiegel at the First Christian Church Monday night preached The Great Preparation. A large attendance showed strong revival interest. Four candidates were baptized by Spiegel as the song service added to the revival features.

Evangelist Spiegel First Christian Church Spiegel

Passengers Arrive on Steamer From Haiti in Mobile

Alex LeBom, Haitian native, arrived in Mobile Tuesday morning aboard the Seeberg steamer Crathus from Haiti. He will register as a clerk in the Haitian consul Rev. James Thomas's office. Other Crathens passengers include US citizen Mrs. L A Ward, Timothy P. McTaggart of Chicago's Jennings Tool, and sailor Thomas Dobroski.

Alex. LeBom Haiti Mobile Seeberg Crathus LeBom James Thomas Crathens L. A. Ward United States Timothy P. McTaggart Jennings Tool Company Chicago Thomas Dobroski

Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Ad Claim

An 1860s advertisement for Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment promises quick relief for eczema and other skin eruptions. It includes a testimonial from Geo W Fitch of Mendota Illinois who credits the product with curing decades of eczema after one box and offers a money back guarantee. The ad notes availability from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. for 50 cents.

Hobson Geo. W. Fitch Mendota, Ill

Maritime Movements At Port With Several Vessels Departing

The American steamship 1696 from Mallory line docked to load crossties for New York. The British steamer Bangor from Progreso carries 8500 bales of sisal and arrived at the quarantine station. Strangers and Skoda from Cuba and Caribbeans loaded lumber for Cuban ports. Crathens from Grand Cayman hauled for scrubbing and painting. Lampasas sailed for New York with passengers and goods. Hilding carried 135000 feet of pitch pine to Jamaica. Carol Premiere sailed for Glasgow and Liverpool with cotton and lumber. Several shifts at piers and repairs on the brig Motley and other vessels noted. The steamer City of Mobile is set to sail.

Gavitt Mallory Steamship Line Tampa Fla Turner- Hartwell New York Bangor Kernaham Atlantic and Mexican Gulf Steamship Company Progreso Mexico Barkentines Stranger Bodden Skoda Whitney Carbarien Stranger Matanza Cuba Whitney-Bodden Shipping Company Cuban S. S. Crathens Kross Seeberg Steamship Line Grand Cayman B. W. IL Pinto Lampasas Smith Master Hilding Westrom Port Maria Carol Premiere Mireau Elder-Dempster Steamship Company Glasgow Liverpool M. A. Achorn Edna V. Pickles Blacksher Allanwilde Motley Otta City of Mobile

Mrs Hansine Lau Dies After Operation in Mobile

Mrs Hansine Lau 50 wife of Anton C Lau of Mobile died at 4 10 am Tuesday after an operation at a local infirmary. She came from Chicago eight years ago and resided here since. Survived by husband and daughter Amelia Lau with other relatives. Interment Wednesday in Magnolia Cemetery.

Hansine Lau Anton C. Lau Denmark Mobile Chicago Ill Amelia Lau Magnolia Cemetery

Alabama inventor touts garter with flat hook design

An Alabama inventor claims quicker adjustment for men’s garters using a flat hook instead of the traditional loop, presenting a practical improvement in undergarment fasteners.

Alabama

Little Women at Lyric Theatre Delights Mobile Audiences

William A. Brady presents Little Women at the Lyric Theatre with four matinee performances this afternoon. Mail orders from hearty towns indicate strong appeal for all ages. The traveling company has earned praise in Richmond Norfolk Atlanta Nashville and other Southern cities. Costuming of the crinoline era is a standout feature of the production.

William A. Brady Lyric Theatre Louisa M. Alcott Mobile

Villa predicts swift rebel advance into Mexico City

Advancing on Chihuahua City, General Francisco Villa leads about 3,500 rebels with artillery toward Chihuahua en route to Zacatecas. Federals evacuate the city amid famine fears as Villa says the capital is within a month’s reach and vows to collaborate with Carranza for the drive south.

Associated Press Juarez Mex Chihuahua City Monterey Guaymas Francisco Villa Chihuahua Salvador Mercado Huerta United States Ojinaga Villa Mexico City Carrizal Carranza Chao Zacatecas Torreon Guadalajara Villa Abumada Mercado

Convicted Pair Sentenced to County Camp

Austin Fincher and Frank Young were convicted in city court on assault and battery charges and sent to the county convict camp to serve thirty day sentences imposed by Judge Semmes.

Austin Fincher Frank Young Semmes

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IGE Company T.G. Messerer Ady C. of C Weer EnMiedware Rev. Spiegel Dr. Hobson Maritime Matters and River News Amy Laura Rexe Fairbank OLD Dust Twins Chiruahua Mexi Co City Santa Claus Gabrifl Illinois Tropics Ayer Weinacker’s Weinacker Pete Egg Geen Sss Va Armour Ess Coon Peon Fei Alue Eeeeee Catherine Fic
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