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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1914
Page
3
A city court jury returned indictments on charges including burglary and grand larceny. Charley Webb is accused in the burglary case of shooting Bradley Booth at Russell, Alabama, months ago. Other defendants named include Hutchinson for petit larceny and A. Denton alias R A Douglas and Frederick Douglas Gray facing additional counts.
A fire in Espinosa de los Caballeros Avila province destroyed the village early today with many deaths and injuries as flames swept through every house aided by strong winds. The town, a small agricultural center, has about 300 inhabitants.
Denton nicknamed the filibuster is accused of defrauding W. L. Pinder of this city of 235 dollars. Peter Magenti of Crichton, pool room operator, is indicted for permitting gaming. Moses Turner is indicted on burglary charges.
A period advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild solution for constipation and related stomach and bowel issues. It touts ease of use, non‑griping formula, and suitability for infants to adults, with pricing of fifty cents to one dollar and a free sample offer by writing to Dr. W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
A fragmented catalog shows discounts on glassware lamps plating and dishes alongside drugs and perfumery items. Listed items include tea pots bowls jars vases globes plates and assorted glassware with prices and values across multiple brands and preparations.
A brief beauty remedy describes mixing a stiff paste of delatone with water and applying to hairy skin for a few minutes. The paste is rubbed off to remove hair and the skin washed to finish. Typically one application suffices, with better results using delatone from the original package.
The Mobile Register reports visiting editors and Associated Press attaches received keys to the city during a convention. Notable attendees include Wiley Morgan of the Knoxville Sentinel and Melville Stone of the Associated Press. Attendance was lower due to stereotyper strikes in New Orleans and political concerns in Atlanta.
Charlies KE Mather of Mather & Co. urges Mobile city commissioners to keep fireboat protections and towing charge safeguards. He notes insurers' interest in port reliability, cites breach by towboat firm, and calls for continued fireboat service to protect riverfront property and shipping interests.
Nicholena Christiana Holbein widow of Christopher Holbein died Tuesday February 17 1914. Friends are requested to attend her funeral tomorrow from her home 265 Spring Hill Avenue at 2 30 o clock and from St John s Anterment in
An appeal endorses Eckman’s Alterative for lung trouble and throat illnesses. A Philadelphia testimonial from Annie F. Loughran claims recovery from grippe, pneumonia, and hemorrhages after using the remedy. The ad cites many years of use, promises no narcotics, and directs readers to Braswell’s Drug Store and the Eckman Laboratory for more evidence.
Joseph McGlinn aged 35 a Mobile resident dies at a local infirmary. He is survived by a sister Mrs George Chisholm. Funeral services planned for Wednesday. Hattie Mc Glathery Bowling 14 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Bowling of St Stephens dies February 8, burial in Mobile. Charles W McGraw funeral held Monday at 2 30 from home and 3 30 at St Marys church Spring Hill with services by Rev Mc Laughlin. Body escorted to Magnolia cemetery by W T and C Benevolent Association and YMCA. Pallbearers listed.
The funeral for Mrs Mamie Seabury Miles was held Sunday at 3 oclock from the Whistler Methodist church with Rev J F Weagin officiating. Burial followed in Whistler cemetery. Pallbearers included G M Langford J Henry Thomas Walter S Lowery J W C Prichett Wilbur Cato and Charles Chambers. Mrs J H Moore of Bay Minette Baldwin county died there Monday afternoon after short illness. The interment will be at the above place.
Planes at the Pensacola station raced to the wreck site after a fatal crash. The body of Lieutenant Murray was found floating away from the aircraft, which was crushed and drifted in the water.
Martha M. Johnson age two years five months, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Johnson, died Monday night at the family home 3 Center Street. Interment set for Wednesday at Wheelerville Cemetery.
Una Ruth Cassidy infant daughter of Joseph and Mrs Rebecca Ticker Cassidy died Monday evening at 710 Marine Street after a short illness. Funeral held Tuesday morning and burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery with a large attendance.
Washington officials express shock at the death of Lieutenant J Me Cc Murray a rising naval aviator born in Nebraska and connected with the Pensacola naval air program The loss marks the second navy airman death after Ensign Billingsley in Chesapeake Bay last June Officials note the department has not released a full report and applaud Murray as a promising officer with a strong record and future in aviation.
Mrs Nicholena J Holbein daughter of the late John and Wilhelmina Flock died Tuesday morning at 2 45 at her residence 265 Spring Hill avenue She leaves two daughters Oc tavia and Lula one son Henry D and one grandson two sisters Wilhelmina and Mary Flock and two brothers J T and Waldemar Flock Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 20 from the family home and 3 from St Johns Episcopal Church
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York calls Dr Kings New Life Pills the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. Get a box and get well again. Price 25 cents. Available at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
Attorney Carl Irwin filed suit for Rena Coleman as administratrix of Willie Coleman’s estate against Gulf City Boiler Works Manufacturing Company for 10000 in damages after Coleman was killed when a boiler shell fell from a chain in the boiler making plant.
Dodson's Liver Tone is advertised as a mild vegetable tonic for constipation torpid liver or biliousness. It is claimed to replace calomel and is guaranteed by every druggist who sells it to be sure.
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