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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

5

Further Revision In Stock Prices Seen This Week

The final week of the year saw more price revisions on the stock exchange mainly downward due to international uncertainties and Mexico. Investors liquidated and reduced holdings as bull accounts were trimmed while demand eased for nations like the United States. Steel and equipment stocks faced pressure though seasoned industrials maintained most recoveries.

Associated Press New York Mexico United States Steel Steel Corporation

Rail demand steady despite high fall records

The report notes demand for rails remained nominal with quotas largely held, while interstate commission data shows the leading transport systems earned over a billion dollars. Investment demand for high grade securities is light ahead of year end, with money expected to rise after New Year.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Scandinavian notes support Wilson initiative across Paris Berlin Vienna

December 30 reports Swedish Norwegian and Danish ministers delivered notes to the foreign office supporting President Wilson's initiative. The notes are identical and phrased in unusually platonic terms, even more so than the Swiss note.

Paris Foreign Office Wilson

Scandinavian Peace Notes Reach Berlin

The Scandinavian peace notes were delivered today to the foreign offices in Berlin and Vienna. The Swedish minister in Berlin and Swedish and Danish representatives in Vienna were first to present the documents. The text aligns with outlines telegraphed from the Scandinavian capitals.

Berlin London Vienna

Liquor raid sweep by deputies and police nets several locations

Deputy sheriffs report Friday raids by Sheriff W. Holcombe target liquor operations at Peter Hamel on North Royal Street Frank Stauter North Royal Street Southern Hotel Louis Nelson at Commerce and Conti Windsor Hotel R J Elmer St Francis Street John Adams South Conception Street Wallace Smith Conti and Commerce. Police announce raids on Windsor Hotel M Mitchell Congress Locust streets and William Schroeder Wilkinson and State streets.

W. . Holcombe Peter Hamel North Royal Street Frank Stauter Southern Hotel Louis Nelson Commerce Conti Windsor Hotel R. J. Elmer St. Francis Street John Adams South Conception Street Wallace Smith Conti and M. Mitchell Congress Locust Streets William Schroeder Wilkinson and State Streets

Piles Cured At Home By New Absorption Method

Suffering from bleeding itching or protruding piles? Learn a home absorption treatment claimed to give immediate relief and speedy cures. Mail your address to Mrs M Sumers Box P Notre Dame Ind for details and a free trial offer with local references on request.

M. Summers Notre-Dame Ind

Churches in Mobile Area Hold Weekly Services

Churches across Mobile and nearby towns list Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with midweek prayer meetings. Pastors include Rev. John W. Phillips, Rev. J. E. Barnes, Rev. D. R. Parker, and others directing B Y P U groups and Bible study.

Sunday Sermon Notes From Area Churches

Central Presbyterian opens with Bethesda Porch and One Thing topics. Oakdale Baptist covers The Review and The Bible and the Church. Lutheran features Christ Is Set for the Fall and Rising Again. First Christian presents Grandly Start and Winning the Prize. North Side Baptist offers The Church at Ephesus and Excuses. Baptist Tabernacle offers Remembering God and Why Believe in World Wide Missions. Dauphin Way Baptist lists The Doctrine of the Kingdom of God and B B s and the Big Push. First Baptist covers The Catholic Faith and Ring Out the Old Ring in the New.

H. M. Hennig S. P. Spiegel North Side Baptist W. E. Fendley Ephesus Baptist Tabernacle J. E. Barnes God Dauphin WAY Baptist Guy R. Hurlbutt Douglas R. Parker Headland Ala First Baptist Jno. W. Phillips D. D

Church Schedules and Sacred Heart Devotions Cited

The notice lists multiple parish churches including St. Peter's Fulton Road St. Vincent's Lawrence and Palmetto streets and Sacred Heart. It details pastors Rev J A Fortier Rev Emmett B Kennedy Rev D A Brady and Rev T M Cassidy with mass times from October through November plus daily and holy day services and devotions.

J. A. Fortier St. Peter’s Fulton Road Emmett B. Kennedy St. Vincent’s Church Lawrence and Palmetto Streets D. A. Brady T. M. Cassidy Order of Divine Services Sacred Heart

Catholic Church Mass Timings and Schedules Listed

Sunday and weekday Mass times for multiple parishes including Cathedral of the Seemeanee, St Peter's, St George, James Church, St. Mary, and St Margaret's Cedar Point Road. Includes benediction times, confessions, rosary, holy hours, and Sunday school schedules.

Seemeanee Conception Peete Joseph's Mabees Order of the From James College Avenue Puchante Lane Item Avenue Crichton Emmett B. Kenne St. Margaret's Church Cedar Point Road

Local Church Services Lists and Schedules

South Franklin street Church Rev. fi Perkins pastor Sunday school 9 30 a m L G Curtis superintendent Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Julius Winter president Preaching 7 30 p m Central Presbyterian Church Corner of Dauphin and Ann Rev D A Planck D D pastor Services 1 a m and 7 30 p m Sabbath school 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m Government street Presbyterian Church Northwest corner of Government and Jackson Rev Henry Wade Du Bose pastor Sunday school 9 30 a m in main building R O Harris superintendent Services 11 a m Christian Endeavor 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m All welcome Seats free Broad street Church Rev H M Perkins pastor Service 7 30 p m Central Presbyterian Church Corner Ann and Dauphin streets Rev D A Planck D pastor Services 1 a m and 7 30 p m Sabbath school 9 30 p m Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m Prayer service Wed 7 30 p m

First Baptist Church Jefferson Streets John W. Phillips D. D T. H. Frazer Baptist Oung People’s Union Baptist Tabernacle Church Baptist Tabernacle Church—Corner Church and Claiborne Streets. Rev. J. E. Barnes Church Street John T. Dulaney Calvary Baptist Church North Carolina Street Cedar Warren Streets W. J. Young D. R. Parker Oakdale S. D. Monroe W. R. Langner Baptist Young People’s Union North Side State Conception Streets Cedar Street W. E. Fendley G. J. Abney Toulminville Baptist Church Davis Avenue Crawford Street William E. Lockler R. P. Varnado Whistler Prichard Grand Bay Baptist Church H. A. Browning Crichton Church John D. Wilkes Harry Keenan Headland Ala South Franklin Street Fi. M. Perkins L. G. Curtis Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Julius Winter Central Presbyterian Church Dauphin and Ann Streets D. A. Planck D.D Christian Endeavor Government-street Presbyterian Church Government and Jackson Streets Henry Wade du Bose R. O. Harris Christian Endeavor Society Broad-street H. M. Perkins Ann and Dauphin Streets St. Francis Street Joachim and St. Francis Streets J. M. Donnelly F. W. Evans Epworth Lange Broad and Elmira Epworth Government Street Broad Streets J. E. Northcatt L. S. Gilmer T. A. White A. B. Brown

Church notices and pastors scheduled for Sunday services

The listing details multiple churches and pastors with service times Sunday school and Epworth League events. Each entry notes the church name corner streets pastor and weekly times for sermons Sunday school and midweek prayer or devotionals.

Emancipation Celebration Planned by Mobile Negroes

Mobile county Negroes announce their annual Emancipation Day parade and program for Monday January 1 1917. The Mobile Emancipation Association leads, with leaders including Dr E T Belsaw Dr H Roger Williams Rev C F Johnson James T Peterson and W Peters. The parade routes Dearborn Davis avenue Beauregard Jackson Canal end at Big Zion Church for music invocation reading proclamation oration and benediction by local pastors.

Mobile County Mobile Emancipation Association E. T. Belsaw Roger Williams C. F. Johnson James T. Peterson Canal Big Zion Church J. W. McMullan BP. P State Street Church Georgia Bolts Lilly Baptist Church Geo. J. Wilkinson H. M. Shields A. M D. PD Emanuel Churen G. W. Johnson S. Tt. B

Rotary committee gives Xmas joy to prisoners

Mobile Rotary Club members visited the Mobile County jail Friday delivering cigars cigarettes and candy to male inmates and candy to female inmates. The Rotarians W H Monk Jr Ed J Higgins W F Armbrecht F W Evans and J H Bancroft also provided books and magazines to the prisoners.

Mobile County Mobile Rotary Club Rotary Club Messrs W. 11. Monk, Jr J. Higgins W. FI. Armbrecht FF. W. Evans J. H. Bancroft Rotarians

Guessing Woman and the Marble Dream of Love

A satirical monologue portrays a man flaunting sexual innuendo and boasting to a wife about her beauty and devotion. He claims daily compliments sustain their ten year marriage while other women envy their “ideal” union. The piece ends with a moral about husbands showing interest to keep wives loyal.

Lillian Russell Mander Hetty Green

Epworth League and Whistler Hold Services and Meetings

Epworth League meets at 7 15 p.m with a prayer meeting at 7 30 p.m Wednesday. Sunday school at 10 30 a.m with G E Yarbrough superintendent. Whistler reports Rev F M Atchison as pastor and superintendent with services at 1 a.m and 7 30 p.m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30.

Epworth League Plateau S. M. Baker G. E. Yarbrough Whistler F. M. Atchison

Christian Church Service Schedule for Sunday and Week

First Christian Church led by Rev. S I Spiegel lists Sunday school at 10 with G E Comer as superintendent. Worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and teacher training at 8 p m Monday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday welcome to all.

First Christian Church Rev S. I. Spiegel G. E. Comer Christian Endeavor

Lutheran church services and Sunday school schedule

Lutheran Church at Dearborn and St Francis streets with Rev A M Hennig pastor. German service at 8 a.m. English service at 4:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:16 a.m. led by Mr J Braun superintendent.

Dearborn and St. Francis Streets A. M. Hennig J. Braun

Norwegian Seamen's Mission Services and Holiday Events

Norweigan Seamen's Mission announces Sunday morning service at 4 39 and New Year service at 10 39. A Tuesday Christmas tree event is planned in German Relief Hall at 7. Friday night meeting is scheduled at a yet unspecified time. Rev L Froyland assists H Olsen. Northwest corner Monroe and Conception streets. All are cordially invited.

Christian Science Church Services and Hours

First Church of Christ Scientist on 3st Emanuel street holds morning services and a Sunday school at 9 30. A testimonial meeting is planned Wednesday evening at 8. The reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 11 to 3.

Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist Emanuel Street

Church of Christ Prichard Meeting Notice

The Church of Christ Prichard congregation will meet at Mr. J. C. Stetson's home on Prichard and Holmes streets. Bible class Friday night at 7 39, Sunday school at 9 30, communion and preaching by the pastor on Sunday at 11.

Church OF Christ Prichard J. C. Stetson Prichard and Holmes Streets

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Mrs Frantz

Mrs W F Frantz of Colden New York hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a splendid medicine for colds coughs and hoarseness noting prompt relief over years of use she has recommended it to many friends who praise it highly

Puss in Boots Jr Meet in Bonner New Year Visit

Puss Junior Tom Thumb and the bald pig travel by Good Gray Horse to Bonner on New Year, meeting Mother Goose at a candy store. The group, including the robin and a gander, receive invites to visit before departing with plans to return.

Puss Bonner Tom Thumb Puss Junior Mother Goose Land Tom Mother Goose Junior Old Lady Jack Gander

Sunday School Lesson on Acts Changes World View

William T. Ellis argues that the 1916 focus on Sunday school study of the Acts has quickened historical sense for millions. He says the spread of Christian truth, driven by devoted individuals, transformed societies, opposed war and slavery, and continues shaping history toward heavenliness.

William T. Ellis

History’s large vision traces Christianity’s vast influence over world events

A sermon-like meditation asserts the rise of the Christian church shapes major milestones from Alexander’s conquests to the Reformation. It argues the Gospel’s victories surpass military feats and even printing and America’s discovery, shaping modern society and institutions.

Atlantic Indian Ocean Alexander America

What Is the Matter with the Preachers

The excerpt contrasts prophets and preachers, warning against materialism and professionalized ministry. It cites Dr. Wilkinson on true vision of people and laments that today many preachers are silenced by worldliness, stressing a need for messengers with a genuine message from God.

God

Rates Rise On Voltaire Rumor Shakes Shipping Market

New York December 30 marine insurance rates edged higher with cargo insurance to the United Kingdom and the Mediterranean quoted up 6 to 11 percent. The move followed reports that the Voltaire, overdue liner Lamport and Holt, was seized by a German prize crew and concerns over other trans Atlantic steamers overdue.

Associated Press New York United Kingdom Mediterranean Lamport Holtis Voltaire North Atlantic Ocean

Anxiety over ship delays in wartime seas endangers trade

Maritime observers warn that anxiety over steamship routes and delays is excessive as rough weather stretches crossings from British and French ports to 23 28 days, with Genoa and Marseilles shipments taking even longer. Government port diversions hinder predictability, while underwriters report heavy losses in September October November though no critical crippling of cargo markets is seen yet.

Steéamere Genova Marseilles New York

McGill Night School Opens January 3 Roll of Honor Named

The McGill night school resumes Wednesday January 3 after holidays. Two months of study show strong student interest and progress. The Roll of Honor lists Stenography Hat ter James Rasher Norman OMecAtee Andrew O'Brien and several Bookkeeping students. Also named are Louis Morrison Ferdinand Kart J E Nichols Wiley Humphries John Lemon Herman Pfister Nick Canel los Bauer Tuite Edw Jackson Leonard Bailey Mallie William Crotty Cecil Southall James Lehay Sidney Southerland Jessie Alphonse Arias and George Urrell.

McGill Hatter James Rasher Norman Omecatee Andrew O’brien Comstock B. A. Calhoun Curtis Murphy Jos, Dumas Frank Rohbertson William Kamits Louis Morrison Ferdinand Kart J. E. Nichols l—Wiley Humphries John Lemon Herman Pfister Nick Canellos Bauer Tuite Edw. Jackson Or Phelan Leonard Bailey Mallie William Crotty Cecil Southall James Lehay Sidney Southerland Jessie Oe Alphonse Arias George Urrell

Ten Boys Enter Y s Junior Road Race

Ten boys have entered the first annual Junior road race under the Y M C A on New Year’s Day. Noted entrants include Dumas Villiers Harper Lauzon Turner Ro Robertson Minto and Schulte. The event is open to city boys aged 14 to 16 and will start in front of the Y M C A then proceed three quarters of a mile out Government Street and back with entry available until 11 o clock tonight.

Y. M. C. Ayag Fy Dumas Villiers Harper Lauzon Turner Robertson Minto Schulte Government Street

Resurrection Not Reform, Aimed at New Type of Men

London speakers urge the Good News as the time’s vital need. EBA Burroughs call for resurrection not reorganization and a new kind of heroic Christian man. They assert Peter and Paul’s words serve every disciple today.

London Eba Burroughs Longland Peter and Paul Christ Jesus

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