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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1914
Page
9
Market notes for Mobile show quiet sales with 25 bales traded. Weekly receipts total 1587 this week and 334838 since Sept 1, while stock on hand reaches 46523 with exports to Britain and the Continent forming part of a broad trade flow at United States ports.
In Chancery at Mobile Alabama James Gibboney complainant v Cecile Nicholas et al defendants No 10721 order entered January 13 1914 directs defendants to plead answer or demur to allegations by February 16 1914 or be confessed. Notice to publish weekly four weeks in The Mobile Item. CarL Holzborn Register. January 15 22 29 February 5.
Miss Fannie B Williams, daughter of Mrs Maggie Williams and the late Capt T H Williams, died in El Paso Texas from pneumonia. Her funeral was at the Parlor of Berenjon and Sands Sunday at 12 15 and at the First Christian church at 12 30 conducted by Rev J T Lawson. Floral tributes came from Mobile and Atlanta with groups from the First Christian church. Pallbearers included A S Carlisle E C ee J Leslie Young Bernard Munch George Schumacher and N J Gonzales.
Funeral held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Alice V Sprague at her daughter's home 408 St Michael street and at Trinity Episcopal church with Rev A G Richards and Rev T H Johnston officiating. Pallbearers named George Michael C D Willoughby George D Willoughby Dr L L Duggar A Lee Smith W G Chandler. Interment Magnolia cemetery.
William Dolive Greenwood son of W D and Blanch Greenwood died Saturday night and was buried Sunday in Magnolia cemetery. Services were from the family home at Monterey and New Hamilton streets at 11:20 conducted by Rev Father Lauzon. Fresh flowers covered the grave.
Albert McIntosh a 26 year old clerk and Mobile resident died Sunday after a several weeks illness. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs E T McIntosh of Camden Alabama. The Roche and Burke company sent his remains to Courtrey Alabama for interment.
Mrs. Mattie G Winter aged 36 died at her home 267 N Royal Street Sunday at 2 30 PM. Born in Vicksburg Mississippi she will be buried in Pine Cemetery after funeral services to be held that afternoon.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad announces its annual stockholders meeting at the Gulf Terminal Station Mobile Alabama on February 18 1914 at 12 noon for director elections and other business. Transfer books close January 28 at 3 pm and reopen February 19 at 10 am. Secretary A W Mackintosh notes details.
Estate of Caroline Louisa Wright deceased. Letters of administration granted January 21, 1914, by Honorable Williams, Jr. Judge of the Probate Court of Mobile County Alabama. Creditors must present claims within the time required or be barred.
In a solemn service at St Catherine Church crowds hear vows and a blessing for married life. The sermon likens the sanctuary to a spiritual lighthouse guiding souls amid sin and doubt, with the bishop’s authority ensuring steady guidance and teaching.
Records show 187 bales total including 100 bales for New Orleans Mobile and Chicago railroad Export Company. Additional entries list one bale on James A. Carney steamer, and multiple consignments by Mobile Montgomery railroad train No 128 Farmers Commission Company Baker Lyons Lott Black sher Bevill Phillips Well Bros R. P. Pope transit totaling 87 bales.
The New Orleans cotton market opened the week higher driven by Liverpool futures and spot sales of 12 000 bales. Early prices rose 2 to 5 points, then 8 points, with activity focused on old crop while weather favorable for farm work supported the belt. Futures closed steady with a small net decline.
Cotton opened steady with a 2 to 6 point advance as local demand and South reports buoyed sentiment. May and other months showed gains early but price resistance limited the rise with active months trading near 12.10 to 12.82, reflecting covering and local bull activity.
Liverpool spot cotton showed steady prices with mid lings around 7.72 and 7.08 for middling to low ranges. Sales reached 12 000 bales with 9 200 American and 1 000 for speculation and export. receipts 1 000 including 100 American. Futures closed quiet with mixed forward levels across the calendar.
Henry D. Sanders of Cavendish Vermont feared consumption after pneumonia and recommends Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough and lung medicine. Advert shows claims of relief for coughs colds and children's coughs with distribution by H. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A reverent address extols a sanctuary’s steady light guiding souls toward immortality through preaching and sacrifice. It asserts reason and faith unite, and emphasizes the altar as central to divine worship and the great sacrifice fulfilled in the Catholic Church.
The rapid decline in Rock Island stock continued at the New York Stock Exchange with common and preferred shares falling. The general market showed irregular moves but rebounded from the session lows as many listed equities like American Telephone Amalgamated Copper and Illinois Central traded lower or higher amid broader shifts. Entangled market notes mention other companies and a stray social observation on fashion and a politician’s suppressed name amid late night musings.
The consecration of St Catherine’s marks a new parish outpost for St Mary’s Crichton. Bishop and Pastor praise sacrifices that built the church and honor a generous donor enabling this sacred milestone. Angels witness the consecration as the altar becomes God’s dwelling among men.
Cash wheat mixed quotes in Chicago with No 2 red around 96 1 4 to 1 2 for hard and 91 to 91 1 2 for others. Corn crowded around 65 to 65 1 2 in St Louis and oats 40 to 42. Hay prices cited for timothy and clover while pork and ribs set around 22.00 and 10.75 to 11.37 1 4 respectively.
Judge Henry Chambert fined Mamie Robertson and ordered costs for using abusive language. The court disposed of thirteen other cases by dismissals or alias writs. Leetie faced an assault charge, Tom Kejins failed to appear and bonds were ordered. Burod had oyster law charges dismissed.
The notice claims Chamb Cough Remedy treats coughs and colds by loosening secretions and helping the body expel a cold. It asserts no opium or narcotics and is safe for children and adults, sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and dealers.
The schooner Evadne from Miss reportedly struck by the steamer Santurce as it moved up the channel without a pilot. Evadne to Mobile for repairs due to a strike among iron workers. an $8,000 suit was filed against Santurce. The article also notes other maritime movements including the Crown of Leon, Bertha, Lampasas, Calluna, Estelle, and ongoing barge operations in the harbor.
The fragment references Foley’s Honey and Tar with unclear details. Readable bits point to a product or brand mention and potential context in a period newspaper item. Further specifics are not present in the available text.
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