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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1914
Page
7
Albert G. Quinn of Crichton announces as a candidate for the county school board. Friends expect an official declaration later this week. Quinn is a well known cotton man and has twice led successful campaigns in state politics. He serves on Governor O Neals staff and is widely connected in the state.
Fresh air in the bedroom and Vicks Vap-O-Rub applied to throat and chest will ease cold troubles faster than internal medicines. Wrap with a warm flannel, loosen around the neck to let vapors inhaled overnight. By morning head clears and phlegm loosens. Vicks soothes tightness and soreness externally for children. Sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
Tourists from Letts Iowa and Angola New York, including S W Pains and J H Clark, stay several days in Mobile at the Bienville. D W Goodrich of New Orleans plans a Mobile branch of his outfitting firm. Other guests include William Skyler Philadelphia H E Smith D H Cartody N M Mackay John Mills Saint Andrew Hotel registrants and Battle House visitors from Chicago, Evansville and beyond.
Dr. H. F. Mounger, a prominent Hattiesburg Mississippi physician, is in the city on a visit and staying at the Battle House.
An old advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur for darkening gray hair while restoring luster. It claims the tonic removes dandruff and itching, stops hair loss, and can be used at home or bought as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Remedy.
A coastal commerce initiative links Mobile stores and plants with Mobile Bay region towns along the Mobile and Nashville rail line and Mobile and Ohio route. Merchants tout expanded advertising to knit Mobile's trade territory into a single shopping community within 100 miles, promising faster regional development and trusted, honest service.
J Blocker Thornton was sworn in as postmaster of Mobile by U S Commissioner Richard Jones Jr after appointment to succeed Major P D Barker. Thornton has filed his bond and awaits Washington approval before assuming charge likely on Monday. Barker conducts inventory and transition activities.
Judge J B Brown of Cullman, candidate for judge of the court of appeals, visits Mobile to promote his candidacy. The Alabama native with twenty two years at the bar met influential figures and was hosted under Judge Henry Chamberlain’s supervision.
Herbert A. Feibleman representing A. Frelichstein filed a circuit court suit against Alphonse Phillips alias Rev Alphonse Lips for 10000 damages. Plaintiff says 4600 was paid and land was not delivered as agreed.
Anthony Sadaitis, 21, of New York, says he joined a gang that included Lehman and Zumpiarello, taking part in murder kidnapping bomb throwing white slavery blackmail arson for easy money from the gang’s crimes.
Judge Hand approves a plan allowing creditors to suggest the receiver in bankruptcy cases to curb fraud. The proposal, backed by federal judges, aims to streamline proceedings and ensure credible appointments.
Plateau farmers and truckers hosted a conference promoting industrial education for Negro boys and girls with emphasis on scientific farming. Roland Turner of Meridian offered agricultural literature and promised farm help while sessions covered corn cabbage and bean crops, soil prep, marketing, and a round table on buying land.
W. D. Smith, local contractor, wins the bid for remodeling the Moose Home at 203 Government Street. About $8,000 in repairs set to start immediately and finish by May 1914. Lower floor to host social activities with a meeting room auditorium and gymnasium.
Dan Butler, an escapee from the Escambia county road gang serving six months for grand larceny, was arrested in Brewton Escambia County by Police Officers Curry and Dean on a Tuesday night. The officers received a $6 reward for the capture.
In the courts a chancery docket lists cases including Cunningham Hardware Co vs Mary Kimball et al set for February 9 on demurrer. Lewis vs Hannah alimony ordered published on pleadings. James McDonald Grocery Co vs Charles G Lau submitted on motion. Perkins vs Wilkins re set for February 9. Farley petition for leave to marry submitted on petition and affidavit. Whitford Richards petition for leave to, again, submitted on petition.
Commissioner Laz Schwarz of Louisiana attends the Supreme Lodge of Honor meeting in New Orleans and will be absent for days. He is accompanied by his daughter Miss Ethel Schwarz and will visit a friend for several weeks.
An advertisement urges readers to use Newbro's Herpicide to stop hair loss and dandruff. It touts daily use, then thrice weekly, claims scalp cleansing, and healthful hair, with a money back guarantee and availability through dealers and barber shops.
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