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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1914

Page

2

City Bank Names Trust Officer In Mobile Move

EC Meredith, formerly a state bank manager and Montgomery Bank & Trust cashier, will move to Mobile March 1 to become trust officer of City Bank & Trust Company. He succeeds A L Staples, who resigned. Assistant trust officer F Jossen has temporarily filled the post but declines growth in duties due to health. Meredith left Montgomery after a careful search for a suitable replacement.

EC. Meredith Mamager Mien Bank & Trust Company Montgomery Mobile Ity Bank & Trust Company A L. Staples F. Jossen Commt Staples

Mississippi Anti Liquor Bill Back for Correction

Jackson Mississippi February 4 crowds filled galleries as no major measures were slated for action in the house and senate. The May May Lewis anti liquor bill labeled the get a doctor s share was set as the senate special order but was returned to committee at the last moment.

Jackson Miss House Senate Lewis

Fairs and Stock Raising as a Path to Meat Supply

A Mobile editorial argues increasing meat production is essential as beef availability lags behind population growth. It cites a 30 percent cattle decline in ten years and urges a large fair to align agriculture, education, and policy, leveraging the USDA and agricultural schools to boost U.S. meat output.

J. A. Kiernan United States Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department of Commerce and Labor Antipodes Antarctic Mobile Minnesota Oklahoma City

Father Paget 10 Be Buried at Hill

Father Paul Paget S. J. died in New Orleans Tuesday morning at 10:60 o clock. The 75 year old Jesuit educator and former Spring Hill tutor had mass, grew weak, and died after receiving last rites. Born in New Orleans, he served Loyola University and, about five years ago, taught Latin and Greek at Spring Hill. The body will travel to Spring Hill College for interment, with a college delegation meeting the train.

Paul Paget S. J Jesuit College of New Orleans Spring Hill College Father Paget Loyola University Spring Hill Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Merchant ships to enter carnival oarsmanship race

In Mobile during the carnival vessels in port may join a Mardi Gras oarsmanship contest with a cash prize and pennant for winners. Cutter crews have trained since the announcement, and motor boats seek ratings from George Linning of Southern Supply Company as measurements and horsepower are recorded.

George Linning Southern Supply Company Linning

Registrar McFadyen Resigns to Run for County Commission

Finley McFadyen of Prichard resigns from the county board of registrars to seek the revenue and road commissioner post from the first district. His departure leaves only two board members Dan iell, Barrett and F. W. Kearns, in the Democratic county executive scene.

Finley McFadyen Prichard Democratic County Executive Committee Emmet O'Neal County Board of Registrars McFadyen J Daniell, Barrett F. W. Kearns

Robson Returns to Mobile From Chicago Posting

G C Robson Southern Railway traveling passenger agent has returned to Mobile after months in Chicago and is now at the Battle House ticket office. Mrs Robson accompanied him.

G. _C. Robson The Southern Railway Chicago City Battle House

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs. Annette Leavitt

Mrs. Annette Leavitt died Monday night at age 75 after a short illness at her Parkham Street home. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the home and 10 from St. Matthew's Church, with interment at Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by four children Leary L Emanuel D Thomas A and Mrs W H Hamilton, two brothers Captain P Alba of Coden and Robert Keane of Mobile, and a sister Mrs Joseph Wilkins of Pensacola. A requiem Mass was conducted by Rev Fr John W Dunne. Pallbearers included M J Doody P M Desmond F E Davidson Joseph Sheehan L S.

Annette Leavitt Parkham Street St. Matthew’s Church Leavitt Leary L Emanuel D Thomas A. Leavitt Thomas A. Leavitt and “Mrs.’W. H. Hamilton P. ©. Alba Coden Robert Keane Mobile Joseph Wilkins Pensacola St. Matthew's Parish John W. Dunne

Mrs. Sanders Dies at Prichard Home

Mrs. Harry Sanders daughter of W A Lockler died at her father’s home in Prichard on Tuesday night. She is survived by her father and husband plus a brother W E Lockler and three sisters Mrs M L Nathan Mrs L Coleman and Miss Lillie Lockler and other relatives.

Harry Sanders Harry ‘Sanders W. A. Lockler Prichard W. E. Lockler M. L. Nathan L. Coleman Lillie Lockler

Miss Corinne Gusman Rites Held at Colvin Home

Funeral services for Miss Corline Gusman were held Tuesday at 2 30 PM at the residence of S H Colvin 5 Herndon Avenue with Rev A G Richards officiating. Interment followed in the local cemetery. Pallbearers named Colvin Ray Fonde D KR Barbee and Kiine Gusman.

Corinne Gusman S. H. Colvin Herndon Avenue Corline ‘Gusman A. G. Richards On Ao Colvin Ray Fonde D. KR. Barbee Dha Kiine Gusman

Kolb Forces Organized in Mobile County for Campaign

Albert G. Quinn named chairman as Mobie County Campaign Committee forms to back Captain Reuben F. Kolb. The group, with over a hundred present, plans active efforts from Citronelle to Bayou la Batre and sets Mobile as headquarters for a February 9 meeting.

Mobie County Comer Reuben F. Kolb Captain Kolb Citronelle Bayou la Batre Kolb Forces Saint Andrew Albert G. Quinn Mobile County Alabama W. Fowler Mobillan

Tango dance joins Big Girly Girl show at Orpheum

Patrons call the Orpheum’s latest attraction the best show of its kind seen in Mobile for the prices. Don’t miss the extra tango dance feature paired with the Big Girly Girl production.

Orpheum Mobile

Nazimova Stars in Bella Donna at Lyric Saturday

Nazimova appears as the title heroine in Fagan's adaptation of Hitchens's Belle Donna at the Lyric Theatre Saturday night. The production, praised as a major triumph, features Charles Bryant from London as lead male, with Herbert Percy and Robert Whitworth in key roles. Seats go on sale Thursday.

Hichens Mr. Fagan Charles Frohman Nazimova New York Charles Bryant London Herbert Percy Robert Whitworth The Lyric Messrs. Cohan Harris Lyric Theatre Elmer Booth Albert Tavernier Hal Mordaunt John McCabe Sydney Stone Henry Hubbard Sydney Mason Chic

How to Shed a Rough, Chapped or Blotchy Skin

Beauty's Mirror offers a method to improve complexion using metcal wax overnight to peelold skin and reveal smoother skin. The guide mentions Mercolized wax sold by the drugstore and Saxolite powder with a witch hazel wash to firm the skin.

Booster signs ban ends street displays in Mobile

At a Mobile City Commission meeting Commissioner Pillans opposed street pole signs for the Mobile Boosters. The group will have to restrict signs to interior locations such as stores and hotels. Simon Metzger for the Kilé Boosters argued cities permit such displays but Pillans challenged the claim.

Harry Pillans City Commission Simon Metzger Kile Boosters Atlanta Tampa Pillans Metzger Mr. Metzger Lyons New Orleans Schwarz

Bridge Keeper Appointed for Cedar Plant Road Span

The board of revenue and road commissioners appointed Rufus Williamson as keeper of the new steel bridge over Dog River on Cedar Plant road. He posted bond and began duties immediately.

Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Rufus Williamson Dog, River Cedar Plant Road Bond

Engagement seats go on sale for Burnham event

Burnham and the Misses Carrol War ren, Gladys Wilcox, Vere Martin, Em ma Campbell, Laura Walker, Marie Mason and Rose Beaudet. Seats for the engagement will go on sale Saturday.

Orpheum Shows Attract Crowds With Night in Heidelberg

The Orpheum Theatre begins Norman Friedenwald's A Night in Old Heidelberg with tango exhibitions by the company tonight. The bill shifts Thursday to To the Girl From Dublin for the rest of the week. Matinees are daily at 3 and evening shows at 7 15 and 9.

Orpheum Norman Friedenwald Old Heidelberg Orpheum Theatre Dublin

Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Ad

An old advertisement extols kidneys bowels liver skin and lungs and promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as a cure. It claims 37 years of use and offers a 50 cent price with free samples by mail from Rochester New York.

Warner

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