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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1915
Page
3
Senate seeks to uncover corporation ties among lawmakers accusing Alabama Power of trying to influence elections. The push targets lawyers in both chambers and follows a controversial resolution that moved through the senate, stalled in the house, then faced committee roadblocks in the senate judiciary panel.
The Linden Methodist Church organized a Young People Missionary Society on February 8 with eight members enrolled. Officers elected include Emma Gholson, president. Irmann, first vice president. Rhodes, second vice president. Grayson, treasurer. Belle Alston, recording secretary. Shellie B. Glass, corresponding secretary. Rosa Gholson, publicity and mission study superintendent. Ola Alston, social service and supplies superintendent. Meetings set for Thursdays at 3:15 p.m.
The old harsher remedies are harmful and unnecessary. A mild effective option is Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, an opiate free laxative blend suitable for babies and adults. A free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr W B Caldwell, 452 Washington St Monticello, Ml.
The Loxley Commercial Club reviews freight charges affecting local shippers of sweet potatoes. A committee will present grievances to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the state railroad commission. The club also probes ticket sales discrimination and plans for a box crate factory and a potato drying kiln. J. C. Griffin sells a 100 acre farm near Loxley to Owen of Texas.
Winter persists as farmers prepare for planting with more foodstuffs than cotton. Daphne hosts a February 15 Parent Teachers Association meeting to promote home life standards. The Washington and Lee debate on Merchant Marine is planned. A Daphne school garden and lyceum event with Wells Watson Ginn are upcoming. The Baptist Sunday School crafts new methods, Baracas plan Philatheas entertainment February 13. Mrs. W J Major dies February 4 and is buried in the Methodist cemetery.
The Very Rev Henry OGrady dean of the North Alabama district died Sunday in Birmingham after a lengthy illness. He was brother to James M E OGre4 a former Republican senator in the New York legislature and prominent in New York politics. Funeral services will be held in Rochester New York.
Special to The Item. Jasper Robertson, a respected Grand Bay resident, died February 5 1915 after a storied career in education and public service. Born February 28 1851 in Pike New York, he led schools in Plattsburg and Omaha, taught in Mobile, and served as Grand Bay principal before illness. He was active in Freemasonry and valued community welfare. Funeral held February 7 at the family home with Rev D D Harmon presiding. A school floral design accompanied the procession to Portage New York.
The Greenville City Federation of Women’s Clubs adopted a resolution opposing a proposed state health department cut. They cited reduced death rates and better disease control as reasons to keep or raise appropriations, urging the legislature to increase funding for public health. The vote passed without dissent.
In Fairhope Alabama February 8 the Christian church held its regular monthly service with a large crowd. The program included songs by the audience and choir, readings by Rev Foster, and performances by Mrs W ie Stone Dan Littlefield A Knapp Miss Florence Russell Hazel Wharton and others. Gus and Billie Stone visited W L Stone from Iowa. E A Knapp and wife bought a home on Fels avenue and will settle in Fairhope. The church plans an annual Fort Morgan excursion aboard the Apollo and supports a bond issue for roads to benefit future generations.
Special to The Item DYAS Ala February 8 A M Weber of Chicago has moved to Dyas and bought the former Pate home one mile east promising a pleased new start. H S Dersham returns from Lockport New York to winter with Home Gardens Land Company. J A Blew of Decatur Indiana buys a two mile east dwelling. L A Cowan Mobile visits for stock farm start with building and cattle additions. J Joyce Toronto Canada completes residence and plans oranges. A O Gilbert winters at Home Gardens Hotel while preparing a west Dyas home. Numerous friends recall Elrya Ohio visit ending.
Fond du Lac Feb 8. Teachers in Butler County did not receive their regular pay on Saturday. Warrants to this fund and others statewide were held up following Governor Hendersons orders. Many teachers, including locals, faced disappointment.
Special to The Item. Greenville February 2 Hyle B&B. Price, a prominent Southern orator, delivered a lecture at Butler County courthouse Saturday under the Wasser Fire Girls Brigade auspices. Alan spoke on street topics.
A Jennings Louisiana woman describes chronic cough and fatigue eased after using Vinci. The ad touts Vinci as a safe, delicious tonic and offers money-back guarantee. It urges readers to visit the store for a bottle.
Directory listing includes United Tea & Coffee Co. 64 Dauphin Street phone 1681 Henry R Hawes Candy Co. 659 Dauphin Street home 1229 Furniture Co. 412 414 Dauphin Street home 1430 Troy Steam Laundry 66 St Emanuel Street Bell 171 210 con deals Conception Street Bell 11143 Home 138 Opticians Me RL CAP cotta Public Accountants Porten Van Antwerp Bell Business Colleges Mobile Business 1-23 Dee Street Mrs C O pal phone 1846 Carriages McKenzie Barrett Co Street Bell 1006 Nack Carriage & Sate Works N Royal Street Langan Hat Company Dauphin Street Mobile Station Stationery 1010 Water Prints Commercial Michael Street 891 Bell ois gee White Eckert Francis Streets phones Real estate Duggan Taylor Realty Co Royal Street
Linden Alabama February 8 there will be an old time spelling bee at the high school auditorium on February 12. Has Beens versus To Bees. The best speller wins a prize. The Blue Back speller will provide the knockout drop. Opportunity now.
An advertisement extols Vitalitas as a unique tonic with curative effects far surpassing ordinary medicines. It claims benefits for indigestion biliousness constipation rheumatism and general weakness using hot or cold water preparations and emphasizes natural earth substances as the key component.
Alabama lawmakers consider a joint recess committee to inspect the condition and supervision of oyster lands. Rep Griffin of Marengo proposes two House members join one Senator, with the panel reporting findings to the legislature. The panel would exclude Mobile and Baldwin counties and the Gulf Coast area.
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