Pittsburgh men back Mobile land buy plans for agricul ture
Col W A Roberts and John Murphy of Pittsburgh announce a 17 000 acre purchase in Motile and Washington counties near Calvert. They plan immediate 1000 acre planting of satsumas figs and pecans, hire 150 workers, and develop homesites on land near two railroads. The Plantation and Demonstration Company will manage the project with capital and regional ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. A. Roberts
John Murphy
Pittsburgh
Alabama
Mobile
Calvert
Motile
Washington Counes
Boykin & Everett
Motile and
Roberts
Satsumas
Iaith
South
Colonel Roberts
Murphy
Southern
Alabama, Tennessee & Northern
Mexico
Miss Lena McGowin Becomes Notary Public by Governor
Lena McGowin was appointed a notary public by the governor and filed her bond in the probate court Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena McGowin
Pellagra Cure Promoted by AmericanCompounding Co
A letter from Harvey Louisiana touts a cure for pellagra, claiming a child recovered after doctors said no cure. The testimonial urges consulting the Baughn remedy, offers a free Pellagra book, and notes a money refund if the remedy fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baughn
Baughan
American Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
From Coal Mine Trapper Boy To Major General Of Peace Army
John P. White, born 1870 in Coal Valley Illinois, rose from 13 year old mine trapper to president of the United Mine Workers and leader of a vast labor movement. His Iowa union built a 18 000 member local with a half million dollar treasury and his non suspension policy helped avert widespread strikes. He led merges across regions and guided wage talks with no strike planned before March 31. He is known for simple habits and relentless work on the road and in offices with his secretary Casey Adams. His home is Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Army
J.P. White
Iowa
John P. White
United Mine Workers
Mobile
White
Coal Valley
Inl
Fields
Western Hemisphere
Union
District 13
Mr. White
John W. Reese
W. B. Wilson
Congress
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Colorado
Irwin Fields
Pennsylvania
Hannah Carr
Albia
Arkansas
K. €. Adams
Casey
Harrison Mutual Burial Association Notice on Assessments Due
Official notice states that Assessments Nos 392 393 and 394 are due by February 29 1916 to avoid suspension. It urges members to obtain or hold a certificate of membership and reminds that benefits were issued in February. Office in Conception Street.
Fraternal News Solicits Meeting Reports and Notes
Secretaries of fraternal bodies are asked to send reports of meetings held and planned along with other news. Submissions should reach The Fraternal Editor by Friday evening to appear in Sunday's Item. Address all to the Fraternal Editor.
Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting Highlights and Initiatives
Rescue Lodge No. 24 held a regular meeting with small attendance and one admission by card. S S Dalby, past commander of Osceola Post 173 Grand Army of the Republic, gave an address and urged ways to boost attendance. Mobile Lodge 67 had no special features. Percivale 102 initiated a candidate in Birmingham after transfer requests. Red Cross No. 132 met Friday with no special business.
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Rescue Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Order
S.S. Dalby
Osceola
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
Mobile
Dalby
Osceola Lodge
Mobile Lodge
Percivale
Birmingham
Magic City Lodge
Red Crass
Modern Woodmen Lodges Add Members in Mobile Area
Deputy Morgan of Modern Woodmen of America installed a 65 member camp at Prichard Alabama with Mobile camp neighbors. A 100 member class initiation is planned for February 22 and the February 15 meeting is postponed. Palm Grove No 7 Woodman Circle held a large February meeting with social and prize events. Gulf City Court No 9 reported eight new members elected and degree work, with a special February 21 initiation for Dr. R H Gerard visit. members urged to attend McInis Hall corner Dauphin and St Emanuel.
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Morgan
Modern Woodmen of America
Prichard
Ala
Mobile Camp
Palm Grove No. 7
Woodman Circle
Elizabeth Seifert
Miss Brown
Layton
Clarke
Y. M. B. A. Hall
Mobile
A. Verneuille
Palm Grove Circle
Gulf City Court No. 9
R. H. Gerard
R. H. Gerard, Supremor Chief, of Crawfordville
Ind
McInis
Corner Dauphin and
St. Emanuel Streets
Fruitdale Personal Notes Reflect Local Travels and Visits
In Fruitdale Alabama local residents report visits and trips including Mr and Mrs A Uber shopping in Mobile and Ed White of Leroy visiting relatives. Jesse A Steele shopped in Mobile while H H Best and daughter from Deer Park spent time with friends. Spinach and mustard shipments move north with strong prices as Home Workers meet at Union Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitdale
Ala
A. Uber
Mobile
Ed White
Leroy
Jesse A. Steele
H. H. Best
Deer Park
Nevada
R. T. Moorman
Lauderdale
Miss
van Airsdale
Union Chapel
Eddie Blake
T. M. Blake
C. V. Williams
L. E. McDavid
State Line
Tobacco Habit Easily Conquered
A New Yorker with long experience has written a book showing the tobacco habit can be banished in three days with delightful benefit. Edward J. Woods offers free mailing of the book. health improves as the nicotine pois on leaves the system. Benefits include calmness sleep better digestion vigor memory and greater efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Woods
Station E
New York City
A New Factory for Mobile to Open Under Victor Michael
The Southern Manufacturing Co. plans a new Mobile factory producing finished leather goods. Victor Michael, exp erienced in leather work and previously in Greece and Marseilles, will manage. Backed by local capital, the firm promises quality purses handbags satchels valises trunks at competitive prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Michael
Southern Manufacturing Co
Mobile
Reece
Greece
Marseilles
France
Liquor Injunctions to Be Filed Monday in Mobile County
Over fifty license holders subject to injunctions will be served in Mobile County as Solicitor N R Clarke files the printed bills to halt liquor sales and storage. Thomas H Rogers of Lawrence and Virginia streets was charged after a raid found liquor and posted bond for the inferior criminal court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile County
N. R. Clarke
Fed
Thomas H. Rogers
Lawrence
Virginia
Rogers
Inferior Criminal Court
Negro Pupils to Present Cantata at Big Zion Church
Emmerson pupils perform The Feast of Belshazzar at Big Zion Church on Friday night February 18 for school benefit. Local talent assists. over one hundred in the cast with beautiful historically correct costumes.
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Emmerson
Belshazzar
Big Zion Church
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Notary
America
Mollie Fancher
Iiss
Brooklyn
N. Y
Treasury
Linscott
City of
S. Conception Harrison
Dauphin Street
Detroit, Mich
South Royal Street
H. E. Jones, JR
Woodmen Circle
Ben Hur
Fruitdale. Personals
Eral Government
Gayfer’s
R. D. Hoppe
la Vida Corset
L. A. Hannlon
Gayfer Corset
Palm Beach
C.J. Gayfer
Merchants Bank
ST. Francis Sts
Mobile, Alabama
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