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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
3
In E Alabama on February 13, the Baptist Sunday school hosted a masculine revel at the Turner home. Relays and obstacle races sparked humor with readings and a quartet singing. About fifty guests enjoyed hearty refreshments as Rev Lambert preached the next day and nearby Barton and Daphne played basketball with close scores.
An old advertisement warns that excessive rich foods cause kidney strain leading to bladder problems. It promotes Jad Salts a grape or lemon juice acid with lithia to flush kidneys and improve urinary health taking one tablespoonful in water daily. The copy stresses safety and household value of the remedy.
Debriere's Cafe offers a business men's lunch from 12 to 2 30 p m at 12 South Royal. Specializes in quick service with top market goods and Debriere's Famous Java Coffee touted as the best in the city.
Crichton residents host visits and parties as Mr W S Sirmon and Ruby Mae of Greenhead travel to Bay Alabama. Roads through Crichton receive county attention while Dr M L Goff returns home after surgery. A card party hosted by Mrs S A Mackmer and a Wednesday dance at the Hansfelt home highlight local social life.
A physician promotes Sargol tablets to treat malnutrition by artificially boosting fat absorption. He claims gains of ten to twenty-five pounds in a month are possible, with natural, harmless action. Sold by Van Antwerp's Drug Store in Mobile, Alabama, and other druggists with a money back guarantee.
Bay Minette Alabama reports include State Rep Ira B Thompson visiting family and reviewing bills for the county. Leila Stratton of the WCTU lectured at the Baptist church, drawing new members. Baptist and Episcopal services were held with special music. A dancing party is planned at Arcade Hall, postponed from last week. Immigrant agent Lister visited, reconnecting with old ties. Perdido Bay Improvement Association organized to protect bay fish and develop roads and inland waterway projects, with officers named and rapid membership growth.
Dr S L Knight spent Sunday and Monday in Hattiesburg on business Willis Goff left for Hattiesburg and relatives Mrs rl Bixley from McLain visited this weekend guest of Mrs Gilbert Hester She will go to Mobile for Gras Billie Daughdrill visited Sunday Ben McInnis came for a business visit F Goff left Friday for Bexley to stay with Mrs John Woodard Clayton Ball of Ball visited Monday Mr and Mrs C G Ball and Gladys returned from Leakesville after visiting relatives
Farmers near Laine Mississippi plant Irish potatoes for the early market. The Laine school held an entertainment on Saturday night raising 53.50 for the school piano. Miss Lukoski the Finland girl won a cake auction for 28. The event, run by teachers Miss Wood and Miss Nicholson, was a social and financial success.
J C Clark of 148 Pearson Ave writes that Vitalitas cured long standing lung and systemic ailment after miner's consumption left him weak. He claims two bottles restored health and weight, praising the remedy and urging investigation at Sutton's drug store for retail sale.
In Pascagoula Mississippi the sheriff ordered green grocers ice cream parlors and soda water stands to close on Sundays. The move follows complaints over blue law enforcement and indictments for Sunday law violations. The adjourned grand jury reportedly returned thirty three true bills including cases of gambling and bootlegging. Creditors of bankrupt W Griffin met at the courthouse to file claims.
E H Kimbrough died in Mobile after a week’s illness of pneumonia at forty eight. He was president of Central Auto Co and partner in E H Kimbrough & Co. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and member of Mobile Lodge 40 F and A M. Funeral in Greenville conducted by Rev B C Glenn with Masonic burial in Magnolia cemetery. He is survived by his wife and three children Pate Lille Belle and Adrian.
Mrs Nancy Wilson age sixty nine died at her son J C Wilsons home after heart trouble. She was a Primitive Baptist for years and lived a useful life. Funeral services were held at her residence on South Park Street and interment was in Magnolia cemetery. She is survived by son J C Wilson daughter Mrs Sallie Odum and sister Mrs Finnel.
After six weeks of competition at the Empire theatre over forty participants await the judges final decision. Laz Schwarz leads the panel of judges including F. W. Crenshaw and E. W. Clark as results are announced at 8 pm Wednesday. Winners receive prize checks while non winners earn commissions on sales.
Albany N Y Feb 16 A recommendation to create a Wage commission with power to recommend a living wage for women and minors was made to the legislature by the state factory investigating committee Bills to establish the commission were introduced and a constitutional amendment to permit such a wage body was urged
A woman tells of five years of baffling stomach and limb swelling then credits Quaker Herb Extract with saving her life after nine bottles. She notes many others have benefited but fear publishing their names. The ad urges readers to seek the Quaker health line and offers $1 per bottle, with a 3 for option.
The Pioneer Club met with Mrs Green and shared useful household tips. Guests include photographer Leo Akenhead of Coldwater and Rev Flo Lathrop. Local men from Coldwater camp near Dog River and enjoy fishing and hunting. Tie business remains strong with ten cars loaded by Mobile and Ohio. ties owned by A J Hatchett Jr and others. Farms report fertilizer building fire caused by range fire. George Newman of Mobile visited Highland Inn. Mrs Strain and son returned home with her mother after visiting William Mills family.
Freddie Welsh, the lightweight champion, defeated Jimmy Anderson of Indianapolis in a six round bout here. Welsh landed almost at will and secured a decisive win.
Mrs. Mattie McFarland died Saturday February 13 in Jacksonville Alabama. A former resident of Healing Springs she was linked to the late Rev. T. BE. Tucker. The body was brought here for interment yesterday. She leaves a husband two children her mother one sister and two brothers. She was well known to many local friends.
An advertisement extols Pinex cough syrup as a versatile home remedy that provides fast relief from chest and throat coughs. It promotes Pinex at 50 cents per dose and outlines mixing it with syrup or alcohol, claiming long shelf life and strong healing effects.
A neighborhood inventory lists numerous properties including 2 story frame residences on Govemment St near Michigan Ave and Hamilton between Church Government Sts, 2 story brick homes at St Anthony and Sts, 2 story frame houses on Lafayette Augusta Sts, and various cottages along Dauphin Julia Spring Hill Ave, detailing locations on large lots and corner lots. The compilation enumerates structures by street and type across the area.
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