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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1913
Page
2
Police hold Adolph B Rossman 36 of 8 Lambert Street on embezzlement complaint by Mrs Annie McDowell. She says she paid him for furniture not delivered and he refused repayment. A warrant was issued and the case will be heard by the recorder this afternoon.
Mrs. Mary T. Godau the mother in law killer of Frederick Wasserleben has been moved to the convict farm at Speigner Alabama to work in the sewing room. Attorney Bart Chamberlain voiced surprise at the transfer saying a rehearing was pending and he would have sought stay if aware. It is unclear if she will be recalled to testify in the upcoming trial of her daughter Mrs Virginia Wasserleben for involvement in the homicide.
Governor O Neal announced after a conference with Judge Samuel D Weakley of Birmingham that the state will be represented by the jurist in passenger rate cases before the Alabama Railroad Commission. The cases involve the Central of Georgia Railway and Western Railway of Alabama.
Medical authorities urge treating eczema by cleaning the skin rather than trapping the disease. The D D D Prescription with Oil of Wintergreen and Thymol is advertised as penetrating germs and healing skin, with a 50 cent starter bottle and a positive pay guarantee.
The Y M C A City League starts tonight at the YMCA Gym with University Military School meeting St Joseph's Independents and YMCA Intermediates facing YMCA Juniors. Regimental game postponed due to Mobile state troops inspection, Ramblers to play Fort Morgan next Friday. Lineups include N Cunningham F M Cunningham F Phillips C Steber Miller Brue for the Ramblers and Moore Leonard Murphy Blow Pitard Doudless Goodloe M Brue Feeley for intermediates. U M S lineup features Izard Hays Clements Gains Moreland Marshall Slater Davis. Physical Director Overton predicts the strongest U M S team in years. Games begin at 8:30 p.m.
Mobile city commissioners prepare a strict ordinance to protect live oaks along streets and sidewalks. The measure requires written city engineer permission before any trimming by utilities or individuals, with penalties up to $100 and immediate repeal of conflicting ordinances.
This excerpt notes mothers worry about frequent colds in children and the danger of subsequent illnesses. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a famous, pleasant, safe cure and states it is sold by all dealers.
A Rochester woman credits Eckman's Alterative for her recovery from a severe illness after a priest advised its use following an operation for tubercular peritonitis. She gained from 72 to 125 pounds and remains well. The product is claimed helpful for bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and is sold by Braswell's Drug Store.
City brief notes Forest Camp No. 1 Woodmen of the World named delegates J E Fincher Peter Oliver K E L Cahall Darwin Pennington H F Crawford J A Vautrot alternates W H Hamilton T J O Connor Charles Vukers R B Newbold Henry Murray Dr H J Krudop E G Benbury to the head camp gathering next month in Tri Cities Ala Also covered Grand Bay school building acceptance by local officials and remarks by S P Gaillard W T Mc Gowin plus a municipal sociology talk at the Y M C A with Attorney J F Hogan and several speakers including Mrs Anna B Hall and Rev Wyatt Brown University Military School speakers at Harte auditorium with a lecture on Student Life at a Great University and a concert by Ernest McGill and Mrs S S Tam.
Herbert A. Feibleman, noted B'nai B'rith orator, has accepted an invitation to speak in Laurel Mississippi on Thursday during a local celebration.
John J. Cleveland was fined one dollar and costs in an inferior criminal court on Monday for an assault on R. P. Duvalle, an Alabama Port engineer surveying oyster bottoms. Duvalle said the assault had no cause. Cleveland admitted only to slapping the man. The fine and costs were paid.
Arrangements for the annual banquet to be held at Klosky's on February 22 at 6 p m are managed by a committee led by President Henry Chamberlain John Craft and E W Faith The committee will also present the report on permanent organization and discuss business matters.
Daniel E. Smith was appointed a notary public and filed his bond in the probate court on Monday afternoon.
The new schoolhouse costing 500 dollars, built from a board appropriation for the Sat suma colony twelve miles from Mobile on the Southern Railway, is completed and ready for occupancy. The school will accommodate thirty five pupils.
The Quality Printing Company with Mobil headquarters filed incorporation papers in probate court on Tuesday to operate in the city. Capitalized at 2000 dollars, starting capital 1000 dollars. Incorporators include Ira T. Powers Mrs Daisy Powers and Harry M Sossman.
Directors of the Mobile and Gulf Coast Tropical Fair Association met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan winding up the last fair. They adjourned to reconvene Thursday morning to finalize affairs and surrender details to officers and directors. Arbitration and Legislation committees reviewed the Torrans system for recording real estate titles, with Chicago figures Brooks and McDonagh demonstrating its value and practicality.
The advertisement touts Poslam as a modern remedy to heal and eradicate skin diseases including eczema and acne. It highlights Poslam Soap as protective and cleansing, with claims of improving color and texture, plus dandruff shampoo benefits. Free samples are offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Mobile city commissioners at the regular meeting discussed amending the license ordinance to charge restaurants selling meals above 25 cents a $50 yearly license, while those charging 25 cents or less pay $25. The ordinance was laid over for adoption at the next meeting.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson, 27, of 164 St Michael street, was arrested Monday by Detectives Murphy and Lacey for abusive language and malicious mischief after disturbing floral offerings at Magnolia Cemetery. Police say she repeatedly threw flowers from a grave and was abusive when confronted.
A daily health ad promotes Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid as a practical cure for piles. The $1.00 package includes a 24 day internal tonic supply said to reduce swollen areas and prevent recurrence, guaranteed by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation. Booklet available from Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.
A 1912 Arkansas postmaster faced removal over incompetence and poor service. Officials accused him of discharging staff without cause and failing to aid patrons, while forged Campbells signatures and stamped notices accompanied the letters seeking campaign contributions.
The piece promotes a cosmetic routine using mercorized wax as a nightly face treatment, claiming dramatic skin renewal in a week. It also mentions saxolite in a face bath and criticizes current makeup use as unnecessary. In a separate note, Campaign funds and post office probe details are referenced with Gordon H. Campbell set to testify tomorrow.
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