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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
5
A home tonic Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound purchased for 50 cents darkens gray hair naturally. Apply with sponge or brush strand by strand, and by morning the hair looks darker and shinier. Dandruff and hair loss are claimed to diminish.
Monroeville and Monroe county plan to host the Auburn Farm School for Farmers arriving Monday February 15 and 16. The school is led by Professor L. XII of Auburn connected with Boys' Corn Club and the department of agriculture in county cooperative demonstration work.
A dissolved section of residents notes Oppa from Alabama forgot her town name aboard a train, with Chief Bape adson assisting. Detroit Tigers arrival plans surface in Gulfport with details on players, camp dates, and travel. local business updates include Pass New Machinery Company shipping plans starting February 15 and a bank joining the state guaranty system. A New York engineer reports a robbery on Twenty fifth avenue with cash and valuables taken.
In Greenville on February 10 police officers raided a craps game, arresting twenty Black individuals on gambling charges. The raid proceeded smoothly as suspects were surprised, with the primary lookout abandoning post, making this the largest mass arrest in Greenville in years.
Dr. George H. Denny, president of the University of Alabama for three years, has received a high level educational head offer in a Northern state. The post would oversee four institutions including the state university and the agricultural and mechanical college with a $2,000 higher salary. Denny has not confirmed the offer and remains reluctant to leave Alabama, though departure is considered possible.
Special to The Item. HATTIESBURG Miss February 9 A revival in central states business is forecast by two Columbus Ohio lumbermen Harlow and Kerr who are in town placing orders They report growing activity and say further orders will come from themselves and other Northern buyers The duo plan a subsequent trip to New Orleans with Theo Schlitz of Hattiesboro before returning to assess gains in the coming weeks
Sumrall Mississippi reports the largest revival in town history as more than eighty members join the Methodist church. Rev. Dan E. Kelly, state evangelist, led the three week meetings and departs for Newport Tennessee for another revival.
A Bassfield meeting of depositors accepted a compromise proposal from the People's Bank board and officers. All criminal and civil prosecutions against the officers and directors will be dismissed immediately.
Hoboken residents backed switching to a commission form of city government by a tight three vote margin yesterday. The result shapes the local governance structure and sets the stage for transitions in administration and council responsibilities.
A Bay Minette child was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from a fireplace. Parents smothered the flames. risk of complications remains. Also reports on rabbit cat curiosities, March social event, sweet potatoes shipments, new Episcopalian church, and high school athletic fundraiser.
Fairhope residents enjoyed a steamer picnic to Daphne with tours of the Oaks and nearby grounds. Attendees from Des Moines Scranton Cleveland St Paul and Onamosa gathered as Woodmen elected delegates and Baptists held a three cent lunch for the new church fund, while a third church project nears completion under Mr Mogg’s supervision.
In New Augusta Mississippi on February 10 report says burglaries are epidemic in the area. Pace and Barrow's commissary near their turpentine still eight miles north was broken into Sunday night with about $40 stolen and other goods taken. No clues yet.
Special to The Item Hallie Ferguson 14 year old son of R Ferguson ex superintendent of education cut his foot nearly off while chopping with an axe. He was taken to the infirmary at Hattiesburg for treatment.
The Barkoot Carnival Company returns to Mobile for a February 12 to 20 run at the big lots on St street near Beauregard. After a two year absence the firm presents expanded attractions with the same high standard of entertainment noted on prior visits.
An Alabama report states the oyster commission abolition bill was favorably reported by the committee to which it was referred. The reform reduces the commission size from seven to five and advances in the legislative process.
In Tennessee on February 10 a deputy was killed during an arrest attempt involving Sam Taylor. Henry, Wageter, and others confronted Taylor in Nashville seeking to arrest him on a pistol charge. Deputies say Taylor grabbed a man and shot at them, wounding a deputy in the groin and exchanging gunfire with a Winchester. Taylor was shot in the leg and captured as a large exchange of shots occurred.
Incorporation papers filed in court show Potter Dry Goods Company takes over Yeend Potter Goods Company. Capital stock set at 6000 dollars with initial business in general dry goods and clothing. Officers include H B Pake as president Yeend Potter as vice president B H Pake as secretary and treasurer.
A pillar in the postoffice building near the Royal street entrance drew attention during interior rehabilitation. The old paint was removed to ensure the new coat would adhere, revealing seven or eight successive layers of different shades, making removal difficult.
Thirty Barton students stage a three act comedy at Harte Auditorium to raise funds for an athletic debt. Proceeds support the Bartonian club as they showcase local talent, wit, and marked enthusiasm from a rehearsing troupe.
The Raweis family presented a program at Harte Auditorium detailing life in the South Sea Islands. Attired in native costumes they shared songs and stories about the last sixty years, with carvings and garments from Newlanders on display.
Mrs Rawel supported women voting, claiming they are better voters than men. Mr Rawel noted progress toward pension rights for men and cites New Zealand’s modern conveniences and lines as evidence of advancement.
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