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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1915

Page

7

Maritime Matters End River News

The riverfront bustled Tuesday at the municipal docks with stevedores unloading the City of Mobile from Montgomery and Selma river landings. Cargo included cotton seed cotton bales and sundries plus passengers. The Alamo sailed to New York via Key West and Tampa. J P Schuh arrived from upper Tombigbee river landings with cross ties and enters regular towboat service. Bruce Hawkins shifts to prepare for European ports with lumber aboard. Ellis the light draught steamer built in Mobile arrives to haul freight.

City Mobile Montgomery Selma Larke Mallory Alamo New York Key West Tampa J. P. Schuh Tombighbee River Schuh Bruce Hawkins Ellis Orange Tex

Senate Passes Harbor Master Salary Bill

Montgomery Feb 9 The Senate approved a bill setting the Mobile harbor master on a fixed salary of 2500 dollars with 1250 paid by the city and 1250 by Mobile County. Senator Hartwell introduced the measure which passed with an amendment without debate.

Montgomery Hartwell Mobile

Fat Less Meat If Less Back Hurts

An old health advisory claims meat raises uric acid, overworking kidneys and causing backache and other ailments. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily in water before breakfast to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and end bladder issues. The remedy is touted as safe and widely used.

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Deaths and Funerals Charles E Leanman Jr

Charles E Leanman Jr a six year police veteran died after a five week illness. He was 33, son of Charles Leanman a marine diver, and longtime Mobile resident. Survived by father two brothers three sisters and three children. Funeral arrangements not stated.

Charles E. Leanman Charles E. Leanman, Jr Police Department Charles Mobile C. Leanman W. P. Leanman United States Navy Charles Methe New Orleans Phillip Fox Annie Leanman

Death of J Aubrey Robinson at Central Mills Alabama

News reached Monday of the death of J Aubrey Robinson of Mobile at Central Mills Alabama on February 4 after a long illness. An apothecary he spent twelve years in this area. He is survived by his parents a brother a sister and other relatives.

J.aubrey Robinson J. Aubrey Robinson Mobile Central Mills Ala

Ester Carraras Dies After Lingering Illness at Home

Ester Carraras daughter of Michael and Mary Cassaras aged nine months eighteen days died Sunday night at the family home 254 North Scott street after an illness of a lingering nature.

Ester Carraras Michael and Mary Cassaras North Scott Street

Exhibits Arrive for Alba Building Poultry and Livestock Shows

Park-Davis Manufacturing of Detroit leases space in the Alba building and will exhibit a large stock of its wares while disinfecting the premises. The poultry show on the second floor expects about 300 fowls. BE L Rosengrant of Grand Bay will bring two prize Poland China hogs Friday. The livestock committee prepares pens and stalls opposite the Michael street entrance for stock on view.

BE. L. Rosengrant Grand Bay Poland Livestock Committee Po Michael Street Alba Stally

Mobilians Sail From Mobile on Mallory Liner

The Mallory liner Alamo departed Mobile for New York on Tuesday morning carrying passengers Mrs A B Hervey and H C Hervey of Mobile B E Webster and wife H W Steer and wife Thomas Alters and wife F W Ham W W Crandall and F D Bagiey all aboard from Mobile bound for New York.

New York A. B. Hervey H. C. Hervey Mobile B. E. Webster H. W. Steer Thomas Alters F. W. Ham W. W. Crandall F. D. Bagiey

City Briefs and Divorce Pleas in Local Courts

The board of school commissioners sets a Feb 10 4 pm meeting. Josephs file for divorce on cruelty threats to kill dating from marriage in 1902. Catherine Thomas sues Henry Thomas for abuse assault and support failure. Winona cabin steward earns 50 a week but provided insufficient support. Nina M Smith appointed notary public by Gov Henderson files bond in probate court.

Nne Toseph Chancery Court Henry Joseph Catherine Thomas Henry Thomas Winona Nina M. Smith Charles Henderson

Return of Mise Gladys La Rock After Sea Rescue

Mise Gladys La Rock has returned to Boston after weeks in Mobile with Captain and Mrs. Waldemar following the Ethel V. Boynton’s foundering. Secretary Card calls chamber board to meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Lilley Hadley held on assault charges. hearing set with Judge Chamberlain Wednesday. Mrs. Rowland reports theft of her son's bicycle. Willie Sims arrested and to be tried Tuesday.

Mise Gladys la Rock Mobile Waldemar Ethel V. Boynton Boston Mass J. M. Walsh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Lilley Hadley Willie Hadley Lynch Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Willie Sims Magnolia Cemetery T. J. Sheridan Edington

Chicago Manufacturer John Dickes Marries Emerancy Babcock

Marriage licenses issued on Monday and Tuesday include John L. Dickes of Chicago and Emerancy Marion Babcock of Aurora. James F. Shee han wed Fannie C. Hauer. An arrest was made Monday night as Allie Wie Negro was detained by Deputy Sheriff Lynch on burglary charges. M Grey accuses White of breaking into a tool house and stealing tools. A person was jailed for hunting without a permit.

John L. Dickes Chicago Iil Emerancy Marion Babcock Aurora, Ill James F. Sheehan Fannie C. Hauer Allie Wie Negro Whistler Bheriff Lynch M. Grey White

Ex Gov Glenn to Speak at Union Meeting Sunday

Ex Gov Glenn of North Carolina will address a federation of churches at Government Street Presby on Sunday. His topic is The Nation's Greatest Problem.

Glenn Government Street Presbya ‘Federated Churches North Carolina

Vacant Cottage Burns in Small Street Fire

A vacant cottage on a small street was destroyed by fire. Investigators say the blaze caused extensive damage before being brought under control. no injuries reported. Authorities are examining the scene for a cause.

Pites Cured in 6 to 14 Days

Pithy claim promises cure in six to fourteen days for ailments described as licking mind binding or retracting. The ad text asserts rapid relief with stated remedies and urges trial if earlier treatments fail.

Suffrage Is Workers Uplift Says Birmingham Leader

Mrs Oscar R Hundley of Birmingham, vice president of the Alabama Equal Suffrage Association, spoke in Mobile on the movement for women’s rights in the state. She traced early organizing, noted Birmingham and Selma’s roles, and described the group’s work aiding working girls, literature access, and efforts to secure voting rights at the next general election.

Oscar R. Hundley Birmingham Alabama Equal Suffrage Association Mobile Battle House An and Girls Hundley Frank P. O'Brien Magic City Alabama Huw Clapton Clayton Hume Huntsville Selma Gene. Gordon Menel Bae Tuscaloosa Kondlers Montgomery Senate House Alabama Association

Florida murder mystery ends with coroner verdict

In Welaka Florida Clyde Stover, a Black man, blamed by a coroner for piloting the boat during a river camping trip in which Horace B. Gardner of Springfield Massachusetts remains missing. A reward has been offered for information leading to capture.

Associated Press Welaka Fia Clyde Eever G. Gardner Gardner Horace B. Gardner Springfield Mass Stover Hisa Plape

Huyler’s Man Here Visits City to Oversee Candy Distribution

Herman LaPatt of New York, representative of Huyler's candy manufacturers, is in the city to supervise the distribution of candy boxes. He arrived to oversee arrangements and ensure proper spread of product.

Herman LaPatt New York Huyler’s, Candy Manuufacturers

Probate notice in Mobile County Alabama 1915

Notice to Laura Thornton Simpson and others resident in Pensacola Florida and minors under fourteen in Pensacola. Amy E New Orleans listed as mother. probate matter for Marietta Dillon Jr. seeks appointment of February 24 1916 for hearing. Attorneys Ervin & McAleer listed.

Laura Thornton Simpson Willie Thornton Maxwell Harry Reer Pensacola Florida W. M. Byrnes Marietta F. Byrnes Amy E New Orleans Coe Mobile County Alabama State of Alabama Marietta CE Willaams Ju Ervin & McAleer Attys

Annual Stockholders Meeting Mobile and Ohio Railroad

The Annual Meeting of Mobile and Ohio Railroad stockholders will be held at the company office in Gulf Terminal Station Mobile Alabama on Wednesday February 17 1915 at noon for election of directors and other business. Stock transfer books close at 5 p m the same day. A mortgage default leads to sale of a front on Monday February 15 1918 to satisfy agreement terms. Ferdinand S Frederic and Young Attorneys announce cash terms for sale of a seven passenger car with motor number 62422.

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Gulf Terminal Mobile Ala Anuary Etead W. F. Telshaw Telshaw Ferlinata Frederic Ferdinand Frederic. Young

Japan's Representative to Frisco Exposition Entertained

Shigeto Dewa, Japan's delegate to the Frisco Exposition, arrives late today and will be honored with an elaborate entertainment sequence organized by the state department. Admiral Dewever and other Navy officials will attend a dinner and reception, with a special escort arranged by Earle of the Dolphin.

Japan S Wwalmingtor Baron Shigeto Dewa State Department Ie Earle Dolphin Navy Dewewer

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