Petty of Fire Department Dies in Mobile
F Tobe Petty, 55, longtime Mobile Fire Department member, died Friday at 7 a.m. at his sister Mrs J G Tyrrell’s home 200 Manas street after a lingering illness. Survived by sisters Mrs John A Kauno Mrs eph G Tyrrell and brothers Wilum Petty Charles Petty.
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Tobe) Petty
Motive
Mobile
Mobile Department
J.G. Tyrrell
Manas Street
Eplaters
John A. Kauno
Eph G. Tyrrell
Wilum Petty
Charles Petty
Excerpted praise from O L McKay to Mobile fair effort
O L McKay writes to J L Cawthon praising Meridian Mississippi Alabama Fair Association success and urging Mobile support for a permanent Mobile and Gulf Tropical Exposition. He highlights economic benefits, regional ties, and hopes for Mobile's thriving commercial and educational links. He recalls Barton Academy and Towle, Richardson, and wishes health and prosperity.
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O.L. McKay
Mobile and Ohio and Southern Railways
Board of Trade
J. L. Cawthon
Mobile Gulf Tropical Exposition Company
Mobile
Ala
Cawthon
Meridian
Mobile Gulf
Mysterious Island Visitor Deemed Dredge Worker
J A Joullian of the Alabama Oyster Commission says the man on Dauphin Island last Sunday was a dredge worker from Grant's Pass under government contract. He left the dredge boat in a skiff, explored the island, then returned. Inquiries linked the man to rumors of a $100 murder reward near Pascagoula and speculated about Wal ter Danziger or other locals.
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J. A. Joullian
Alabama Oyster Commission
Mobile
Dauphin Island
Grant's Pass
Pascagoula
Miss
Walter Danziger
New Orleans
G. W. Day
Prichard
First Cold Wave Follows Year's Heaviest Rain
The Mobile forecast warns of a northwest storm and a rapid temperature drop. By Saturday night freezing temperatures are expected in Mobile, with 1.48 inches of rain recorded in the past 24 hours and 2.06 inches since Thursday night.
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City Bank
Mobile
Ashhenberger
Ohio
Mississippi
East Gulf States
Boosters Club Plans City Wide Membership Drive
The Mobile Boosters' Club launches a 1 000 member drive starting Monday to canvass business and professional men. Membership costs one dollar with 50 cents monthly for a year, plus publicity through roll of honor certificates and slides.
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Mobile Boosters’ Club
Mobile
Boosters’ Club
Dynamo
Third Man Arrested for Theft of Chickens
Lee Hutchinson allegedly took part in the larceny of nineteen chickens from A. B. Allen's Crichton barn. Deputy Sheriff James McKenzie arrested him Friday. Hutchinson charged with petit larceny and jailed. Willie King serves thirty days. Eli Collins case pending before the February grand jury.
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Lee Hutchinson
A. B. Allen
Crichton
James McKenzie
Willie King
Eli Collins
Cascarets Ad Claims Quick Liver Cleanse
An old style advertisement urges readers to buy Cascarets to relieve bilious symptoms. It promises a ten cent box cleanses the stomach liver and bowels overnight, notes its gentle taste for children and claims it prevents headaches bad tastes and yellow skin.
Vinol Combines Cod Liver Oil and Iron Tonics
Vinol fuses cod liver oil and iron, two famed tonics, to boost blood strength and tissue building. French chemists separated healing elements from liver oil, creating a potent tonic for weak or run-down individuals and the elderly.
Waco Honors J Blocker Thornton Former Teacher Named Postmaster
The Waco Daily Times-Herald notes J Blocker Thornton, once a high school teacher in Waco 1894 95, has been named postmaster of Mobile Alabama by President Wilson. He later practiced law in Mobile and earned high regard there. Local figures including Judge George Clark praise his career and character.
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J. Blocker Thornton
Texas
Waco Daily Times-Herald
Wilson
Mobile
Ala
Waco
Thornton
Alabama
George Clark
M. W. Rhea
Arrest of Jessie Adams in Brass Theft Probe
Jessie Adams and Begro were arrested Friday morning by Patrolman F. E. Helton as suspicious characters in a brass theft case. Adams claimed the brass was given by a man named Martin who worked at a junk shop and instructed him to another shop.
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Jessie Adams
Begro
F. E. Helton
Adams
Martin
Hartwell Viewed As Unopposed State Senator Candidate
Harry T. Hartwell, once a nominee for city commissioner against Mayor Lyons, is poised to run for Mobile County state senate with no opposition. J. M. Stevens declined reentry due to growing legal practice, and Hartwell allies push for his entry. an official announcement is expected soon.
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Harry T. Hartwell
Pat J. Lyons
State Senate
Mobile County
Stat
J. M. Stevens
Hartwell
Cake sale by Ladies Aid Society on Royal Street
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian church will sell home made cake Saturday February 7 on Royal street between Adam Glass and Ham mel's establishments.
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Ladies Aid Society of the
First Christian Church
Royal Street
Adam Glass
Hammel
C T Ward Well Known L and N Conductor Dies
Charles T Ward a 42 year old native of Ocean Springs Mississippi died Friday at his home after several weeks illness from Brights disease. He was a passenger conductor on the New Orleans and Mobile division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad for many years. Survived by his wife Miss Sygalas of this city, one son and relatives. He was a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and well known on the L and N line between this city and New Orleans.
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Charlies T. Ward
Ocean Springs
Miss
Herndon Avenue
New Orleans
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Music House
Dauphin ‘S, Mobile
O. L. McKay
Meridian Railroad and
Mort L. Bixler
Oo. L. McKay
Chicago
Gold Dust Twins
Joullian
Danziger
Dauphin
Washington, D. C
Cedar Keys
Aed
Bowie
Boosters
ALL Business
John D. Rockefeller
City Bank & Trust CO
Conti Street
Bose
Whitleather
Walter Mitchell
Dauphin Street
Mitchell Sc Snk
P. M
P.M
Cariesieneene
Lisle
J. B. Thornton
C. T. Ward
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