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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1913

Page

18

Medical Society Elects New Officers for 1914

The Mobile County Medical Society held its annual election with Dr. R. A. Wright chosen president after four ballots, and Dr. J. T. Inge elected vice president. Dr. W. W. Scales was re elected secretary, with Angelo Festerazzi as treasurer and Dr. J. H. Stone as librarian. The board of censors will include Dr. D. T. McCall, succeeding Dr. Douglas G. Campbell. The new officers will be installed January 3, 1914.

Mobile County Car Society R. A. Wright Toxey D. Haas W. W. Scales R. H. von Erdorf von Ezdorf United States Alabama Inge Harris Ruffin A. Wright J. T. Inge Wright Seale Harris Angelo Festerazzi BE. S. Sledge Joseph Schwartz J. H. Stone Daniel T. McCall W. ©. Jones McCall D.T. McCall Board of Censors Douglas G. Campbell J. E. England Eugene Thames Haas J. G. Henry Board of Cengers Ars C. N. Owen J. J. Peterson M. J.bancroft M. T. Gaines

Tomato Club Girl to Visit Mobile for Town Meeting

Miss Erin Westbrook Alabama champion tomato grower and Mrs. B. I. Robinson of Auburn will speak at a Saturday meeting in the Cawthon hotel parlor. Don Farnworth of the Chamber of Commerce urges school improvement associations and teachers to attend.

Mobile Erin Westbrook Alabama B. I. Robinson Auburn Don Farnworth Chamber of Commerce Cawthon Hotel Chamber of Commerce and Home Economics

Pilot President Heaves Anchor in Mobile for a Day

The good craft Ben Michell of New came into port on the flood Saturday morning and was immediately taken in tow by the ocean-go Te I aa teeta ge resident Mich aa.

PILOT Heaves Mobile Ben Michell New Michaa

Victrolas Carload Stunt Sparks Christmas Sales

Reynolds Music House in Mobile launches two carloads of Victrolas as a holiday promotion. The campaign ties to Victor Talking Machine Co. and highlights Victrola as top Christmas gift for music lovers with vivid street signs and the promise of family cheer.

Mobile Reynalds Music House Reynolds Music House Victor Talking Machine Company Reynolds

Maritime traffic and river trade update at the port

The Harald from La Ceiba arrives with 6000 banana bunches and 160000 coconuts while a barge from Alabama New Orleans line departs for New Orleans with 1000 bales of cotton, snag delaying its propeller. Several vessels arrive or sail for Cuba and Mexico with lumber cotton and general cargo as port activity grows.

Harald Monsen United» Fruit’ Company la Ceiba Alabama Beauchamp Anyna Selma Hdna V. Pickles Berry Matanzas Cuba Honorera Progreso Mex Sisal Honoreva Seeberg Steamship Company Winsbrook Louis Donald Sisal Algo Nubian British West Indies Mobile Liners Co Europe Kron Prins Olav Nor Gulfport Migs Munson Line South America Trolo Hamburg Germany Kainit European Lumber Company Karen Munson Havana Crathens Grand Cayman B. W Seeberg Company Wavelet Las Palmas J. M. Walsh Stevedoring Company Wilload Timber Vogersen Ger Newlands Rosario Argentine Oliver P. Howell Pat

Miners Body Missing After Fort Smith Cave Disaster

Rescuers fail to locate the body of William Parker, a Hartshorne coalminer, buried a week ago when a Rock Island Coal Co mine caved in amid heavy rains. Officials say Parker could not have survived long underground.

Fort Smith Ark William Parker Rock Island Coal Company Hartshorne Oklo Parker

Deputy Sheriff J Daniels of Greekville in Butler County

A report mentions Deputy Sheriff J Daniels of Greekville in Butler County Alabama. Details are incomplete but identify the official and jurisdiction.

J. Daniels Greekville Butler County Ala

Campaign to Eradicate Hookworm in Mobile County Nears End

Dr. Grote leads a countywide hookworm eradication drive in Mobile County with 1,906 examined and 864 infected, a 45 percent rate. Campaign emphasizes sanitation and education, urging rural households to install sanitary toilets as the final week proceeds in Satsuma Axis Chunchula Theodore Bayou la Batre and Mobile with health offices closing the effort.

Mobile Grote State County Boards of Health Alabama Pre Bis Satsuma Axis Chunchula Theodore Bayou la Batre Board of Health

Interdenominational Missionary Union Meeting in Mobile

The semiannual gathering at Government Street Methodist Church drew broad attendance. Deaconess Jeter led devotionals on youth, service and truthfulness, with musical pieces by Mrs. Burkett and others. Reports from Baptist, Christian, Presbyterian and Methodist women highlighted generous gifts, education aims, and the Woman’s Auxiliary’s growing role.

Interdenominational Missionary Union of Mobile Government Street Methodist Church Jeter C. K. Burkett A. R. Ball Viola Gaines John Moulton Burkett Daisy Brown Miss Huger Kahn Southern Union St. Louis M. O. Tingle Christian Churches Board of Missions Carnegie Mall Woman's Council Southern General Assembly Woman's Auxiliary J.T. Doesesee Boi Methodist Church Armingham

Prospects Fine for Mardi Gras in Mobile 1914

The Mobile Carnival Association formed a strong 1914 executive committee led by B. Hervey and outlined plans to improve public amusements for the Mobile carnival. The group reported 1913 receipts and disbursements, noted remaining assets, and announced officers including Mrs. J. Julian Bartee as president and several vice presidents from area churches.

Mobile Carnival Association Mobile B. Hervey Gineuiediocen Came Cawthon W. B I Mcates P. J. Lyons J. Paul Wilson T. K. Jackson John T. Cochrane Julius Hammel Ralph G. Richard W. K. P. Wilson H. T. Hartwell B. J. Buck John A. Hughes Joseph N. McAleer B. H. Fichord C. W. Soost H. M. Hopper John D. Logan W. H. Monk, Jr Jacob Reiss Robert L. Waddie J. D. Bloch J. C. van Antwerp A.8. Lyons Isadore Jacobson W. H. Reynolds William B. McAtee

Hereford Bull First Registered for Big Point Stock Farm

Special to The Item from Pascagoula Mississippi notes Mr B S Hancock at Big Point Stock Farm received a seven month old registered Hereford bull the first of its kind in the area The report highlights local settlers along the P and N R R turning to stock raising and the potential to market thousands of head of beef cattle annually if the county fully adopts intelligent stock raising.

Pascagoula Miss

Mobile grain inspection group elects J T Pope of Nashville

A Mobile organization elected J T Pope of Nashville Tennessee as grain inspector. The group, with 20 or more members, will require all grain and feed into Mobile to be inspected with monthly dues set at two dollars per member. Herbert Lyons chairs the group and Lee J Zimmern is vice chair. Pope starts duties tomorrow December 15 and aims to have operations running within a week at the Chamber of Commerce.

Lee J. Zimmern Lee J. Zimmern Company D. T. Sims G. Mertz & Co C. P. Dumas Dumas Grocery Co H. M. Harper G. Mertz & Company Mobile Pope Chamber of Commerce

Young Pascagoulian Charged With Highway Robbery

John Pelham, a young white man known in police circles, was brought before Mayor John Y. Morgan in Pascagoula Mississippi charged with highway robbery after robbing two young men of about ten dollars. He was bound over to circuit court with a $350 bond per case, or jailed. Pelham had prior court appearances and briefly served as district constable before bondsmen withdrew and he resigned.

Pascagoula Miss John Pelham John Y. Morgan Pelham

Civil service examinations announced for January dates

January dates set for 23 civil service exams across several subjects including assistant map printer, medical assistant, junior lock fitter, book keeper. Posts located at Geological Survey, Bureau of Chemistry, Washington DC, Charleston Navy Yard, and post office departments.

Civil Service Geological Survey Bureau of Chemistry Post Office Department Washington, D. C Charleston S. C.) Navy Yard

Mexican Revolution Seen End Within Three Months

Captain Lugo Vina aboard the San Cristobal from Puerto Mexico predicts the Mexican revolution will end in about three months. He says fighting is minor, Huerta is likely to win, and U.S. influence is limited, with rebellion enthusiasm waning as arms dwindle. He notes quiet conditions in Puerto and Tuxpam earlier.

Lugo Vina San Cristobal Puerto Mexico Mex Gulf of Campeche Vera Cruz Huerta Mexico Puerto Tuxpam United States

Jury Drawn for Rhodes Trial Conspiracy Perjury Case

United States district court on Saturday completed the juror panel for the Rhodes case involving John J. Rhodes Calvin J. Rhodes and Joseph E. Rhodes charged with conspiracy perjury and bankruptcy law violations. The trial continued through Saturday with jurors exhausted and additional jurors summoned. Officials expected verdicts Monday.

United States District Court John J. Rhodes Calvin J. Rhodes Joseph E. Rhodes Federal

Miller Denies Snatching Charge Cleanly

George H Miller of the Louisville and Nashville railroad defends his name saying he never snatched a pocketbook from a lady and seeks public means to explain he is not George W Miller, the man alleged to have committed the offense recently.

George H. Miller Louisville & Nashville Railroad George W. Miller Miller George H

Red Christmas Seal Sale Proves Successful Citywide

The Red Christmas Seal campaign shows strong interest as business leaders marshal mail requests for donations. Schools in Mobile engage children and teachers alike, aiding the sale while moving pictures and slides promote the effort.

Committee of Business Men Feof Mobile Kern The Tee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Et i “Medical Society Dr. Scales Tomato Girl Farnsworth Miss Westbrook Victrolas Reynald Maritime Matters and River News Hervey States Bilz W.T. Kelly J. Julian Bartee Baptist W. J. Armstrong Christians A. D. Davis Methodist Jennie Mims J. T. Pope Nashville Pascagoulan Rhodes Geo.h. Miller Danan Goo Bowab Bros Dauphin Street Nelson & Baile South Royals Geth STOLL _ Y St. Emanus Street Manhattan Stoll's
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