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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1913

Page

3

World Takes Charge of Lent Bishop Denounces Secular Observances

Bishop John Murray of Maryland, formerly of Alabama, denounces Lenten dances teas and worldly entertainments during Lent at St Paul’s Baltimore. He warns the world is taking possession of Lent turning the Sabbath to worldly use and urges the church to lead rather than follow. He emphasizes Lent should reflect piety not worldly practice and cites scripture about the earth belonging to the Lord.

John Murray Episcopal Church Mobile Trinity Church Baltimore Murray Protestant Episcopal Diocese Maryland Alabama Old St. Paul's Church of God Church Churches People of God

Commercial Union of Gulfport Reopens After Dormancy

Gulfport Mississippi February 10 The Commercial Union of Gulfport plans quick activity after six months dormancy Eight thousand six hundred dollars has been subscribed for a two year maintenance fund TP Hale was elected secretary and manager for two years The union has 153 members A special committee will seek more members Another executive meeting is set for next Friday to review progress and outline immediate plans

Gulfport Miss Gulfport Commercial Union TP. Hale The Commercial Union Hale Gulf and Ship Island Railroad S. F. Dupree Dennis Burns W. M. Noblin

Grand Lodge Masons to Meet in Gulfport Feb 17

J W Culver reports heavy hotel demand as Grand Lodge of Masons gathers in Gulfport on February 17. Attendance expected to exceed 1000 with rooms booked or lodgings in private homes, similar to two years ago.

Schooner Fred W. Ayer to be Overhauled

J F Stuard owner of the American schooner Fred W Ayer returned from Jacksonville Fla where he learned the vessel dismantled and arranged another ship to carry its cargo bound for Porto Rico Underwriters agreed to send the replacement to Philadelphia for repairs The Ayer lost its rigging and masts in a heavy gale about 350 miles from Jacksonville The schooner left Gulfport on December 12 with 138000 feet of lumber.

Gulfport Miss J.F. Stuard Fred. W. Ayer Jacksonville Fla

Gulfport Plans Big Sunday School Convention

Gulfport Mississippi February 10 committees were named to run the state Sunday school convention set for April 8 to 10. Gulfport Long Beach and Mississippi City churches will supply members for entertainment music press and reception committees. A parade by delegates will open the first day and an entertainment for 1 000 attendees is planned.

Gulfport Miss Long Beach Mississippi City

Five Lives Lost in Sunken River Steamer Collision

The river steamer City of Florence, owned by the St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Company, sank after a collision with a barge on the Tennessee river near Clifton. Ruth Tarbett, 11, and four Black deck hands drowned. remaining passengers and crew swam ashore and were rescued. The vessel valued at 12,500 with cargo about 10,000.

Associated, Press Clifton Tenn City of Florence St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Company Tennessee River Ruth Gs Tarbett Saltillo Florence

Surprise Your Friends With New Life Pills

Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills four week regimen to stimulate the liver improve digestion remove blood impurities and clear up pimples with a prompt call to begin now and purchase at druggists.

Dr. King New Life

Officers elected at Shaarei Shemayim annual meeting

At the seventieth annual meeting of the Jewish Congregation Shaarai Shemayim Henry Hess was elected president for a sixth term and Dr. Alfred G. Moses was chosen rabbi for the eleventh year. The officers include A. Levy as vice president Leon Schwarz secretary H W Eernkauf treasurer Monroe Metzger warden and collector and Edwin L Taylor organist. Four trustees were re elected and three women named to the sun day school board with six more trustees listed. Reports suggested satisfactory progress during the year.

Shaarai Shemayim Henry Hess A. G. Moses A. G. Levy Alfred G. Moses Leon Schwarz H. W. Eeinkauf Monroe Metzger Edwin Lewis H. Metzger Pauline L. Kaufman A. B. Hanan Leopold Grown Charles Brown E .F, Richard S. G. Neuberger Sol Kahn Charles Hess

J Howard Wilson Heads Mobile Line To West Coast Trip

Mobile Light and Railroad Company President J Howard Wilson leaves Mobile with wife for Texas and California coast on a two month journey. Stops planned at Houston San Antonio and El Paso. New officials elected include J H Wilson president J W Whiting vice president M W Glover secretary and C T N White-Spunner treasurer. Seven new steel street cars arrive for pay as you enter upgrade. four large double truck cars expected in about a month after.

J. Howard Wilson Mobile Light and Railroad Company Mobile Texas California Houston San Antonio el Paso Wilson J. H. Wilson J. W. Whiting M. W. Glover C. T. N. White

Hardie Roars Into Edinburgh Meeting With Women

Suffragettes greeted James Keir Hardie with a warm reception during a Merthyr Tydfil socialist leader’s visit to Edinburgh. He promised labor party backing for the next bill as a government measure despite protests. One speaker’s violent declamation sparked removing the demonstrator and a ensuing tumult.

Associated Press Edinburgh James Keir Hardie Merthyr Tydfil Labor Party

Rheuma claims to drive out rheumatism symptoms

An advertisement touts Rheuma as a fast acting remedy for rheumatism, claiming relief begins on the first day and that a 50 cent bottle is backed by a money back guarantee. It includes a testimonial from Prof H H Kolling of Richmond Indiana praising its effects after years of suffering.

van’ Antwerp Drug Corp Movile, Ala van Antwerp Drug Corporation Rhieuma

Delegates Named to I D B B District Meeting

Beth Zur Lodge Mobile welcomes new I D B B district delegates. Telegram from Beth Zur E to Tulsa lodge notes greetings and guest Rabbi Etelson of Hartford. Nashville district No 7 opens April 10 with elected delegates Leon Schwarz Moses Haas Gabriel Hess and alternates Hanan Friedman Eichold Vorchheimer.

Beth Zur Lodge Mobile Ala B'Nai B'rith Tulsa Oklahoma Isaac Lichtbach Harry W. Etelson Hartford Conn Nashville Leon Schwarz A. G. Moses Haas If. Gabriel

Elimination of Restricted District Urged by Doctor

Dr. John Van de Erve urged eliminating an entire restricted district rather than segregating its inhabitants. He linked cleansing the lepers to forced removal and compared demon expulsion to opposing corrupt officials and the South's negro question, urging Christian action for public health and reform. A large audience attended the Federation talk.

John van de Erve Church Federation of the Young Men's Christan Association van de Erve Christ South

Col Harvey Former Pensacola Mayor Dies in Havana Cuba

Col Harvey a former mayor of Pensacola Florida died suddenly at his Havana Cuba home. He was 76 and had left Pensacola fourteen years earlier after serving two terms as mayor. He was regarded as one of the city's most prominent citizens and died of heart trouble according to cablegrams received Sunday.

Harvey Pensacola Fla Havana Cuba

Grove Park Inn Sunset Mountain Resort Adverts

An Asheville North Carolina preview advertises the Grove Park Inn at Sunset Mountain with manager Wm S Kenney and R E W Grove of St Louis. It cites July 1 1913 opening, fireproof construction, grand lobby, extensive golf facilities, pure water from Mount Mitchell region, Vanderbilt dairy products, hand crafted interior riches, and lavish amenities designed to rival the world’s finest hotels.

R. E. W. Grove St. Louis Sunset Mountain Asheville Country Club Mount Mitchell Biltmore Geo. W. Vanderbilt Aubusson France Roycrofters Wa. S. Kenney Bretton Woods III Wm. S. Kenney Bretton Beast Washington Hotel Grove Park Inn Asheville N. C New York Broadway

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