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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1915

Page

8

Seaside for Crippled Children shop promotes girl workers

The Seaside for Crippled Children in New York tests crippled girls' ability to run businesses. A manicure and shampooing shop on Amsterdam Avenue employs five young women from School No. 27, ages 18 to 20, who charge modest prices and pay running costs. The venture, welcomed by community leaders, aims to expand to more branches and provide self support for other girls. The shop is open to patrons by registry and gains support from notable ladies and activists. Tickets for the annual Park Theatre benefit are available through the shop or Mrs. Jack Michaels.

York Ar- L.L Seventy-fourth Street M. Goldsmith Amsterdam Avenue Third Street Catherine Carol Ther Werner Tobie Janiger Iss Ruth Doernburg John Francis Yanger William Grant William Slack Tore Guernsey Treee Thomas D. Wood Co University Goldsmith Suffrage Fifteenth Assembly District Chikren Park Theatre Jack Michaels Berkeley Hotel

Peace Mission in London Reported Mediation Efforts

London reports say Colonel House personal representative of President Wilson arrived on the Lusitania and will sound belligerents for peace mediation. He coordinates American relief work and will send secret progress reports to Washington. The visit echoes renewed U S exchanges with Russia and Austria and may shape Washington mediation plans.

Col. House London Colee M. House Wilson Lusitania House Paris Petrograd United States Washington United Sates Ofoe Russia Austria

Cookshop Keeper Fined For Selling Liquor Without License

Police officers Kennedy and Arbone Ludlow Boltz arrested Walter Williams a Negro cookshop proprietor at Gracie Street and Davis Avenue on Sunday for selling liquor without a license. Ten parts of whiskey were seized as evidence. L Eldridge and Mann Williams were taken into custody on site and docketed on a general charge.

TIGER Kennedy and Arbone Ludlow Boltz Walter Williams Megro Gracie Street Davis Avenue L. Eldridge Davison Street Mann Williams Williams’ Place

Former Resident On Visit With Family

8. F. Ulland a former resident of jile now in Minnesota Teal estate business visits Mrs Ulland's sister Mrs M S Kindler at Fairhope. Mrs Ulland will rejoin shortly when Mr Ulland returns to Minnesota.

F. Ulland Jile Minnesota Cawthon Ulland

Sunday Funerals for Stroeker and Noel

Burial services held Sunday afternoon for John Stroecker at Pine Crest Cemetery with H M Henning officiating from German Church. Pallbearers from German Relief Association included Peter Brown C W Kline F Karlies Ram A Kothy E Konstanz Brooker and T Ebbecke. Also buried was Miss E Noel with services by Father McLaughlin at St Hood Ones Church and interment in the rouatetery where tomb decorations were placed. attendees included F J Girard P W Harwell C B Harwell and Eugene Noel.

John Stroeker John Stroecker Aust Stroecker Marine Street H. M. Henning German An Innas Pine Crest German Relief Association Messrs Peter Brown C. W. Kline F. Karlies Ram A. Kothy E. Konstanz Brooker T. Ebbecke E. Noel Father McLaughlin Miss "Noel St. Hoe F. J. Girard PW. Harwell C._B. Harwell Eugene Noel

Byrne Family Notice Lacks Complete Details

Fragmentary obituary item notes Miss M. T. Byrne and a sister named Mary T. Byrne with a Sunday afternoon reference. specifics such as dates or events are missing.

M. T. Byrne Mary T. Byrne

Personal arrivals and hotel stays listed in city column

Visitors and locals in town shown by registrations at Klosky's Windsor Bienville St. Andrew and other hotels. Names include G E Aldeey Vinegar Bend T H Bull Irvington G L McLeod Louisville Miss and many more from Alabama Florida and Connecticut visiting on business or pleasure.

Criberg W. Summer of York Ala St. Andrew H. J. Quinn Pensacola, Fla St. Andrew Hotel

Mobile banker endorses Alabama bank consolidation

Dr C First Johnson of Mobile, a leading negro insurance figure, endorses consolidation of Alabama Penny and Prudential Savings Banks in Birmingham. He argues a union reduces duplication, strengthens the sector, and preserves the broader financial fabric for the community.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Penny Prudential Savings Banks C. First Johnson Mobile Johnson Union Carians Aid Association

Fears of Insurrection at Cebu Disputed by Manila Officials

Manila reports Insular officials call fears of insurrection at Cebu groundless as patrols continue. No arrests or documents seized, rumors deemed baseless. Private dispatches on February 6 said patrols checked an alleged insurrectionary movement with no disorders observed.

Cebu Manila Associated Press

Notable visitors register at Windsor and Battle House

H G Granger of Dothan Alabama registered at the Windsor hotel Sunday and will stay several days for business. Among visitors at the Battle House Monday are C S Whipple of Newark Ohio B H Swift of Fremont Ohio C P Deming of Evergreen Alabama and Mrs Peter Vredenburgh and son of Vredenburgh Alabama.

H. G. Granger Dothan Ala Windsor Hotel Battle House C. 8. Whipple Newark Ohio B. HB. Swift Fremont C .P. Deming Evergreen Peter Vredenburgh Vredenburgh

Lydia E Pinkham Product Endorsed By Bellevue Woman

Bellevue Ohio resident Mrs Cuas Chapman reports dramatic recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial urges women to guard health and seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. with letters opened by a woman.

Lydia E. Pinkham Bellevue Ohio Cuas Chapman Lydia E.pinkham

Gamble To Leave Governor Henderson's Office Next Week

John Gamble of Troy will quit as Governor Henderson's secretary next week to return to a fertilizer company, with W. E. Henderson taking over the post. Gamble, a former state senator, has broad public ties and politics are a side interest. H. M. Spangler and Robert Gorrie will stay as assistant secretary and stenographer.

Montgomery John Gamble Troy Henderson W. E. Henderson Iraj H. M. Spangler Robert Gorrie Epeereny

Alabama Citizens Granted Patents

In Washington on February 8 Messrs Davis and Davis report patents granted to Alabama residents. Edward S Jones Mobile safety envelope Peter J Serio Birmingham macaroni and thick fluids William D Alford Samson sanitary closet Oliver H Attridge Montgomery wheel John W Harrell Birmingham dipper tooth John M Lowrey Birmingham trap James F Mays Birmingham combination typewriter and calculator James F Mays Birmingham calculating machine Porter and Jones Girard trade mark whiskey Young and Vann Supply Company Birmingham ac c mark for bearing metals and alloys.

Messrs Davis & Davis Washington Alabama Edward 5. Jones Mobile Peter J. Serio Birmingham William D. Alford Samson Oliver H Attridge Montgomery John W. Harrell John M James F. Mays Porter & Jones Girad Young & Vann Supply Company

Twilight Sleep Association Formed in New York

The National Twilight Sleep Association, organized in New York by Manhattan and Brooklyn women, plans a twilight sleep clinic in Brooklyn and lecturer programs in major cities. Mrs. C Temple Emmett serves as president.

Twilight Sleep New York Associated Press Women of Manhattan Ooklyn Brooklyn C. Temple Emmett

Strong South Holds Cotton Strongly in Markets

The narrative explains why cotton remains tightly held in the South and contract markets as mills anticipate higher takings. It notes weekly mill purchases above last year, six month projections, and futures around 9 1 2 cents per pound as protection, with shares of global demand and a looming crop outlook.

Remedy for Itching Skins From Resinol Advert In Baltimore

An old advertisement promotes Resinol ointment and Resinol soap as quick relief for itching skin conditions like eczema and ringworm. It claims instant itching relief and rapid healing at low cost, noting widespread physician endorsement and easy availability at drugstores.

Renee Eae Nee Baltimore S. Adv

Dwellings For Rent with Modern Conveniences

Housing ads for rental listings describe electric lights and modern amenities. One unit at 41-275 St. 8 Jackson St. offers 3 rooms dining room kitchen and upstairs 5 bedrooms hall and bath. Monthly rents range from 20 dollars. Contact W. Stocking at 2 S Monroe St for new and modern bedrooms with electric lights and front and back galleries.

Jackson St W. S S. Monroe St New Mdern

Military attaches arrive at Cracow to observe operations

United States observers in Cracow are reported to have landed to monitor local army activities. The move signals continued international interest in the region and follows recent diplomatic engagements.

United States Cracow

Mortgage Loans on Mobile Real Estate

Advertises mortgage loans on mobile real estate from $100 and up with the lowest interest rate and longest term. Special repayment privileges offered and applications processed promptly with loans closed without delay.

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Pacific Ocean Asama San Bartolome Bay Lower California San Diego Daniels Howard Pacific Fleet G. E. Aldeey Vinegar Bend Bienville T. H. Bull Irvington, Ala Klosky's Hotel G. L. McLeod Louisville, Miss C. E. Batt Battles Klosky Clem G. Gwin Jackson, Ala Klosky’s E. A. Hunt Robertsdale, Ala Klosky’s. Hotel J. H. Watts Tuscalooga Bienville Hotel W. M. Mills Fruitdale City Louis H. Kreener Theodore, Ala Windsor J. H. Grace Grand Bay The Grady Holder Carlton John F. Skinner Fairhope, Ala R. E. Cudabee Ocean Springs R. K. Wallace S. Vinson C. A. Burnham J. O. Olsen Sam Melak, Jr Adrian Sanford F. B. Jones T. A. Johnson Cawthon Hotel H. P. Stewart Salt Lake City F. D. Bayley Bridgeport, Conn William Karnes Chicago Romney Mae Ty E. Pinkham V. Com Lancet James Bell New York City Bell Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway Union Terminal Station Calvert Meridian Tuscaloosa East A. E. Reynolds Charles. A. Schreiner Delaware St William J. Schreiner Haywood Hamilton Crichton the Item Empire Theatre South Charlies Schimpf North Royal Ady Bath Morrill & Lyons Maury Unruh Merchants Bank Mobile Electric CO
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