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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1914

Page

2

Planck Outlines Practical Faith Aims At 25th Anniversary

Rev Dr D A Planck praises five years of ministry at Central Presbyterian Church in Mobile. He recalls his career path from Gibson Miss to Mobile after Union Theological Seminary and Princeton. The anniversary sermon drew a large crowd as he affirmed goals of compassionate gospel and regional administration.

D. A. Planck Central Presbyterian Cres Planck Mobile Gibson, Miss Union Theological Mary of Virginia Princeton University Jackson Presbyterian Church Pey D. C. Anderson W. S. Foster J. H. Tindall John Gaillard John Alston George Eberlein P. Gaillard N. Crane J. R. Burgett W. H. Thompson J. D. Mooney

France Considers Law to Cancel Naturalization Papers

The government plans a bill amending the 1889 naturalization law to allow decree-based revocation of naturalization papers from individuals who retain original nationality or act against France by sympathies or conduct toward hostile powers.

France Associated Press Paris Matin

End of a pastorate remarks on duty and practical religion

The speaker reflects on seeking offense before God and man, maintaining a clear conscience, challenging age faults, and extending tenure in ministry. He emphasizes preaching a practical religion rooted in biblical philosophy, acknowledging effort to avoid abstract theology while urging duty and zeal to act rightly.

Jean Philosphy

Deer and turkey harvests mark strong Washington county hunt

In Washington county a trio from Mobile spent two days near McIntosh Bluff bringing in three deer a gobbler and twenty four ducks. The largest deer weighed 215 pounds and no dogs were used as they jumped the bucks from the woods. Vickers Pierce and Douglas noted game is more plentiful than in years past.

Washington County McIntosh Bluff W. W. Vickers Charles Pierce Southern Railway Howard Douglas Mr. Vickers

15 Chickens Stolen from Monroe Park Cafe Incident

Julius E. Perez of 336 Spring Hill Avenue reported a thief entered his chicken house early Sunday and took fifteen chickens valued at 20 dollars. Wade Orr, cafe owner at Monroe Park, said the rear was entered and canned goods and other articles were stolen.

Julius E. Perez Spring Hill Avenue Wade Orr Monroe Park

Otter Specimen from Mobile Shown by Saloon Keeper

John T. McGrath brings one of Mobile's finest otter specimens from the northern Mobile river swamps. The dead otter is being prepared by a taxidermist as a home ornament for McGrath. A sermon excerpt reflects on gospel comfort and the church's role as a divine agent in a slow restoration of things.

John T. McGrath Mobile

Woman seeks to adopt dumped baby by first mail

Grand Forks North Dakota police report a baby boy abandoned at the J Nelson Kelly home was to be delivered by parcel post to Mrs E M Pierce on a rural route. She advised placing the infant in a basket with milk bottles and meeting the train carrier for immediate delivery.

Grand Forks N. D E. M. Pierce Stanley J. Nelson Kelly Pearl Blough

Man Arrested for Shooting Claiming Robbery by Hold Up

Oscar Thomas was arrested in Plateau on a gun use charge after deputy Mills cited a cross road shooting. Thomas claims the incident occurred during a hold up by Herndon Cunningham who allegedly robbed him of 1.50 dollars across a public road.

Oscar Thomas Plateau Mills Thomas Herndon Cunningham

Fire Chief Issues Christmas Safety Do Not Dos

Fire Chief C. S. McCosker issues a holiday safety warning urging adherence to National Fire Protection Association guidance. Do not decorate with flammable materials, use non inflammable decorations, secure the tree, avoid cotton snow, supervise children around candles and matches, and remove trees after holidays to prevent January fires. A house of merriment is better than a house of mourning.

C. S. McCosker Yuletide National Fire Protection Association

Public Invited to Wthon Hotel Event December 17–23 1914

Roderick D. Mackenzie announces a public event at the Wthon Hotel running daily from 10 AM to 6 PM and open to all residents and visitors. The notice invites community attendance during the December dates.

Roderick D. MacKenzie

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