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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1912
Page
8
Market brief notes a replenishment of fresh fruit with grapefruit and kumquats ranking high among suitable items. Mentions wrapping in tissue paper, pairing with demi glace, and upcoming events or forecasts this week. References to demand, pricing, and possible distribution rules amid general market confusion.
The item notes a crop estimate of 600 pounds and a commercial demand of 527, suggesting market tendency. It mentions worldwide Getton trading and a price premium, then adverts a Royal Theatre feature Harem Captives and songs by Mr Giblin with a survival fund benefit. Admission 19 cents, 5 cents.
The article surveys 1907 cotton trade with references to export projections, stockpiles, and price movements. It cites McFadden purchasing 40,000 bales on the New York Exchange and reports steady spot prices in Liverpool and New Orleans while noting brokers' cautious stance and ongoing liquidation.
A fragmented list records freight movements across New Orleans, Mobile, Chicago and other ports. Entities include R P Pope, Southern Railway Company, Farmers' Commission Company, Davis Wilson & Gaillard, Bevill Phillips, Touart and Ladd, and various steamer and train services with bales and tonnage totals reaching 655.
New Orleans December 16 opened steady with a 5 to 6 point advance on good cables and fresh long buying. After the call the market rose 6 to 9 points before buyers from last week began heavy profit taking and the advance slackened.
Traders cited ideal Texas weather and preparations for a cotton surge, with prices 1 to 2 points above Saturday's close early. By noon, values were 4 to 6 points lower, as offerings persisted and spot demand remained muted. Bulls eyed 14 cents but limited support. Market closed steady to down, reflecting the census report anticipation.
In circuit court before Judge Samuel B. Browne business Monday includes George Brue et al blocking Creola Naval Stores Co. Carrie Davis vs Singer Sewing Machine Co. goes to trial. Tuesday invites Harrison Broa versus Spotswood Sand and Grave Co.
Advertisement notes a matinee at the Royal Theatre featuring sea lions killed on stage and a lecture by Professor Leonard on the Polar regions. Admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
The Uruguayan ship Domingos Joaquin de Silva returned from a 52 day Atlantic voyage to load more cargo for J. J. Feore & Co. in South America. Other arrivals include Fairmead Lampasas and Sardomene with repairs on Fram and Camors prepared for Cuba service. Port pauses with no new arrivals expected Monday morning.
During Christmas week December 24 to 28 sessions of the recorder’s court will be at 3 PM instead of 4 PM. Deputy Sheriff J K P Johnson, night keeper at Mobile county jail, is very ill after surgery. A lamp accident injured a 2 year 6 month old boy at 610 Charleston street. injuries not serious. A 9 year old boy narrowly escaped being run down by a car near Cedar and Government streets. Knights of Columbus members returned from New Orleans where they helped initiate 85 candidates. Philadelphia municipal finance advisors seek data on Mobile revenue, including fruit, newspaper stands, shoe shining stands, and department fees.
Mrs. W C Garrett found a gas stove on full and a window open Monday morning arousing theft suspicions. She said she turned off the gas and closed the window Sunday night. Detectives found no trace of an intruder at the scene.
J M Slaughter elected justice of the peace for Spring Hill precinct and Miss Bernadine Mallon appointed notary public filed their bonds in probate court on Monday. In the forenoon Monday marriage licenses were issued to Charles Watters with Missouri V Dees and G W Dorner with Minnie Lawrence.
The Mobile Excise Board held a weekly meeting with no business transacted as there were no applications on the desk.
Local forecaster weather data and multiple court calls listed. Cases include guardian fees taxed, estates referenced, and numerous civil suits with demurrers and motions noted. Notable parties include George Graham Nannie Graham and Spotswood Sand and Gravel Co versus Zimmern Coal Co.
In the equity court before Judge Safford Berney, the Mobile Land Improvement Co. is granted decrees establishing amounts of indebtedness and authorizing sales to satisfy them in two filings: one against Della Brown Davis and another against J. B. Harvey.
In the chancery docket before Hon. Thomas dH. Smith, cases listed include Osier Hinote against Martha B. Hinote with a decree pro confesso, Minnie Mynatt against Garfield Mynatt with testimony ordered published, Cora Fikes against Willie Fikes with testimony published, Cliff E Peabody against Anna D Peabody with testimony published, others submitted on pleadings and proofs or bill and decree pro confesso. Also includes Thomas Parnellus against John Prode et al and F H Bixler against Rose N. Lee et al with similar filings, Annie L Harwell vs Walter R Harwell decree pro confesso, Consumers Ice Co et al decrees pro confesso, Burton D Nichols vs Walter R Caddick et al taken from call, and George H Hoyle versus heirs of Augustine LaCoste et al.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a kidney and bladder remedy that quickly reduces sugar and uric acid, claiming cures where others fail. It promises relief from painful urination symptoms and related ailments within a week, with a $1 large bottle and free samples by mail. Sold in Mobile and Atlanta areas.
Detectives Murphy and Lacey report Walter Jackson charged with grand larceny for stealing a dress suit case from a steamer passenger Mrs Zundell of 805 St Francis street. The stolen items include a brown velvet dress a blue silk dress a blue shirt waist and a long lady's coat found later with a companion at Magazine Point. Jackson claimed another man gave him the items.
A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon to Foster K. Hale Jr former Mobile city recorder and Mrs Catherine Murphy both residents of Mobile. They were married Saturday night by Judge Price Williams Jr in a ceremony with friends and left for New Orleans for their honeymoon.
An aged advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to distress by refusing to act. The pill is said to compel right action of stomach, liver and bowels and restore health and good feelings. 25c at druggists.
Red ladies shoes in all sizes and widths advertised at Level Best Shoe Store No 109 Dauphin Street. Simple storefront promotion notes availability and sizing.
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