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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1913

Page

3

ONeal Awaits Full Report On Singleton

Governor ONeal will refrain from action on the lodgment of impeachments against Probate Judge A E Singleton of Bullock county until he receives the Bullock county grand jury report recommending removal. Alabama law requires filing with the supreme court on information from the attorney general solicitor or qualified citizens.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal A. E. Singleton Bullock County Singleton Alabama Supreme Court

Biloxi Dealer Files Bankruptcy Petition

Biloxi Mississippi February 8 Louis Gill once a prominent city furniture merchant and later a retail sweep and coal dealer filed a bankruptcy petition with deputy clerk E J Bowers Jr. He lists assets 9066 and liabilities 15077 with secured claims 11692 and unsecured 2185. Assets include real estate 7666 shares in vessels Emma Crawford and Stella 300 machinery 500 negotiable stock 600 and all creditors are Biloxi parties.

Biloxi Miss Louis Gill Sweod United States E. J. Bowers, Jr Emma Crawford Stella

Federal Judge Orders Transfer of Bradford to Biloxi Jail

Federal Judge Niles issued an order moving Charlies Bradford a black man held on a forged money order charge from Hinds County Jail to Biloxi County Jail. Bradford was arrested in Hattiesburg and brought to Jackson instead of Biloxi.

Biloxi Miss Niles Charlies Bradford Hinds County Hattiesburg Jackson

Proper Way to Feed The Hen For Year Round Egg Laying

AUNT PAT SY S POULTRY FEED claims to make hens lay year round by feeding a special blend. The article cites Mr Gentry as originator and lists several distributors and locations including Washington GA Riverside AL Montezuma GA Atlanta GA and Memphis TN with Van Antwerp as dealer.

Mr. Gentry Patsy P. T. Callaway Ida Alexander Washington, Ga John R. McNair Ozark Ala Riverside Poultry Farm Riverside McKenzie Bros McKenzie Bros. Montezuma, Ga.; Mr. Loring Brown Asa G. Candler, Jr Atlanta

Biloxi Owls Vote to Withdraw from Parent Order

In Biloxi Miss a Thursday night meeting of the Order of Owls drew nearly 200 members. About 175 favored withdrawing from the parent order with 25 opposing, citing 40 cents per capita tax and unsatisfactory insurance plan as key issues. The secretary was directed to notify headquarters of the majority decision.

Biloxi Miss the Order of Owls

Be Your Own Boss With Mail Order Plans

A promotional pitch promises quick profits and financial independence through a mail order business. It claims a free book, 26 money making plans, and full start up guidance from The Mail Order School led by W. C. Cunningham.

America Brecht Building Denver Colorado

Poslam Advertises Rapid Skin Cure and Soothing Soap

The advertisement touts Poslam as rapidly curing skin diseases including eczema acne salt rheum and tetter claiming immediate relief from itching and burning. It promotes Poslam Soap for tender skin and baby baths and lists prices 50 cents and 25 cents with a request for free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.

West 25Th Street New York City

Infuriated mob burns murderer in courthouse square

In Houston Mississippi a mob lynched and burned Dibrell Rucker a 30 year old Black man accused of killing Mrs. John Clifford Williams. Rucker confessed robbery motive and named accomplice Andrew Williams as involved. Two women witnesses identified Williams and were evacuated to prevent lynching as crowds swelled and authorities failed to disperse.

International News Service Houston Miss Dibrell Rucker John Clifford Williams Chancery Williams Rucker

Biloxi Council Reconciled Following Deferred Meeting

Biloxi Mississippi held its monthly meeting after a Tuesday delay. The mayor now appoints all committees and will announce standing committees by the next regular meeting. Alderman Elder was elected mayor pro tem. Reports from officers were received and routine business completed before a Monday night recess.

Biloxi Miss Elder

Hadley Denies Deserting Dogs in Missouri Mansion Exit

Former Missouri governor Herbert Hadley rejects claims he abandoned seven dogs when leaving the Jefferson City executive mansion. He says he kept dogs for his colonels as a tribute and none were left homeless.

International New Service Kansas City East Jefferson City Herbert Hadley

King to be arraigned on coat theft charge

ee King was arrested by the police and charged with stealing a coat from oo Tens Terrill. The coat is held as evidence and King is scheduled to face arraignment on Monday.

Ee King Oo Tens Terrill

Tuskegee Idea Bearing Fruit in Branches and Schools

Special to The Item Tuskegee Institute has 23 offshoots with about 4000 students and 140 teachers across Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Florida Oklahoma South Carolina and Tennessee The Snow Hill Institute in Wilcox County Alabama and Voorhees Industrial Institute in Denmark South Carolina are highlighted as successful examples with growing properties and diverse industries

Tuskegee Ala Tuskegee Institute Tuskee Institute Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Florida Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Snow Hill Institute Snow Hill Wilcox County William J. Edwards Voorhees Industrial Institute Elizabeth E. Wright Denmark S. C William W. Holtzelaw Utica Miss Utica Normal and Industrial Institute Florence Crystal Springs Utica Institute Robert Hungerford Russell C. Calhoun Eatonville Fla Mary H. Holliday Luna Landing Ark Hawkinsville

Nerve Vitalizer Promises Fast Relief For All

An advertisement touts Kellogg's Sanitone Wafers as a world leading nerve energizer for men and women. It claims rapid benefits against insomnia fatigue gloom and nervous collapse and offers a 50 cent free trial box and a 60 cent trial box option. It also lists price 1 a box and directs readers to F J Kellogg Battle Creek Michigan.

Free trial Kellogg Sanstone Wafer coupon offer

Advertises a free trial box of Kellogg's Sanstone Wafers for nerves. Requires 6 cents postage and packing, send by return mail to J Kellogg Co Battle Creek Michigan 1299 Hoffmaster Block. Include name address and city.

J. Kellogg Co Hoffmaster Block Battle Creek Mich Kellogg

Kellogg Sanstone Wafers For Sale In Mobile

Regular one dollar size wafers offered at Sutton Bros 80 St Francis Street Mobile and by T S Van Ahler 210 S Broad Street C H Burkett New Jersey and Cedar streets S H Bauer Saar not Comes Soxie distribution locations listed here

Kellogg's Mobile Sutton Bros St. Francis Street T. S. van ‘Aher Broad Street C. H. Burkett New Jersey Cedar Streets S. H. Bauer Saar Soxie

Are Medicines Worthless to the Masses and Peruna's Role

A reader questions whether medicines are unnecessary and a health club rejects all drugs. The doctor replies that most people need medicine, especially Peruna, a climatic remedy for catarrh and digestive issues, and urges natural habits while recognizing medicine remains essential for many. He touts Peruna, Manal in and Lacupla from the Peruna Company, Columbus Ohio.

Doctor Hartman Peruna Lsten

O Neal Defends Position On Taft Veto Over Coosa Dam

In Montgomery on February 8 Governor O Neal reaffirmed his refusal to press President Taft to withdraw the veto of a bill allowing a Coosa river dam. He contrasted Alabama with New York and argued the states’ conditions differ and that urging withdrawal would aid a private corporation only. He argued the state retains power to regulate rates and protect the public from hydro electric companies.

Montgomery Ala O'Neal Taft Coosa Sulzer New York Alabama

Malaria Foe Grove’s Taith Less Chill Tonic Ad

Ad copy touts Grove’s Taith Less Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy that purports to purify blood and boost the system for both adults and children. The text markets the product as suitable for grown people and children and lists a price of 60 cents.

Free Illustrated Advice Book For Men Promises Vitalizer Claims

A free 8000 word booklet and an appliance called a VITALIZER are offered to men after filling a coupon. The author cites 30 years of interviews and claims the device and booklet reveal private information on strength and vitality, promising improvements with nocturnal wear and lifestyle changes.

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Bullock Nest W. C. Cunningham Cash and Sight Exchange Posse Slayer B. T. Washington's Institute Kellogge F. J. Kellogg Hoffmaster Martin H. Menafee Utica Normal and Industrial Charity Industrial School Lowndes County Canfield Normal and Industrial School Canfield Colored Union Literary and Industrial School China Centerville Industrial Institute Centerville Mt. Meiga Colored Institute Waugh Walter Buchanan Alabama State Pe-ru-na Company Columbus Ohio S. B. Hartman Columbus, Ohio Gov. O'Neal Coosa Dain Weinacker’s Sanden G. V. Sanden CO Broadway N. Y Iame
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