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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
6
February report describes men digging a large hole in a yard said to be the site of a long-deceased miser’s buried treasure. The hole was refilled to about two feet, a nearby oak tree and a street light witnessed the activity, with no loot confirmed.
Mrs. Mary J. Carney of Nashville endorses Vitalitas a tonic and laxative sold by Johnston's drug store in Montgomery Alabama. She claims the product cured her rheumatism, boosted health, and recommends it as a universal remedy. She notes it is free of harmful ingredients and can be taken hot or cold.
Bay Minette reports farmers near Foley backing a creamery with cows to supply daily needs. J H Garland vows to rebuild his Foley wagon works after a recent fire. County treasurer James M Itz showcases a giant purple top turnip, 23.75 inches around and nearly six pounds.
A railway company argues that rapid rail expansion supports agriculture and commerce, noting property gains from announcements of new lines. It cautions against excessive regulation while praising efficient freight and passenger service and urging public patronage. The piece stresses mutual benefit in regulation and industry progress.
In Suggsville Alabama on Valentines Eve Mrs Forest Davis hosted a party with red heart decor and a rock game where O S Davis won a Valentine. Visitors include Cecil Portis J B Cleveland Leo Cammack Leroy Smith Major Cross and Joel Owkins. Townspeople advance sidewalk and street work and a school corn club forms amid Civic efforts and travel to Mobile for events.
Special to The Item. J D Shelley and Carlin attended Mardi Gras in Mobile. Edna Childress teaching at Chestnut visits Mrs S M Cobb, along with Euphemia Watson. Charles Floyd visits brother in Madison and is in Pensacola, his place filled by Day. Charlie McConnico a deaf Negro killed by a log train five miles south of here. S M Cobb returns from Mobile trip. Mrs L W Harrison of Camden visits. Nathan McWilliams of Pensacola stays with family.
In Daphne Alabama on February 17 local citizens enjoyed an unplanned visit by several legislators to the Normal school. Speeches by the visitors reassured town residents of continued support. A civic improvement group forms and a get together is planned for February 1.
Grand Bay hosts a large poultry exhibit drawing thousands. Awards go to winners including Heene Island Red Cock J L Shirley Hen J L Shirley Cockerel J F Aldridge and many entries from Cottage Hill Farm Rosengrant and Burkett. Prizes cover multiple breeds and categories across both cocks and hens.
The circuit court convened in Washington County with Judge K. D. Turfier presiding. A memorial resolution honored late Judge John T. Lackland. About seventy five civil cases sit on the docket. five capital cases are set for next week with special juries anticipated.
The Fairhope carnival drew about four hundred visitors, many tourists, with Mobile benefiting from lessons in proper advertising. Exhibits from California and New Orleans impressed. local entries included numerous bantams, ducks, turkeys, and a best exhibit awarded to Mrs. E. T. Rosengrant.
Visitors at the Alabama port included Mr. and Mrs. J A Harper of Venetia Alabama with their nephew Joseph plus Mr and Mrs John M gaffey of Sylacauga. Ed Jewen and wife visited Mr and Mrs J C Rogers and Maud Mae Delchamps rode with them. Edwina Marguerite Delchamps and Curtis Delchamps went to Mobile for Mardi Gras guests Loretta Nugent. Captain A I Jones Jessie Jemison and family joined Mardi Gras revelers with Mary B Lyons Captain Thomas Murray and Dan Jemison. Arthur Williams and mate Bobby Burns arrived from Biloxi and Adedmara Gras in Mobile.
Montgomery Feb 17 State special Mobile will have the only excise commission in Alabama when the governor signs the Tarrant bill as amended by a conference committee of the house and senate and passed Tuesday night Strong pressure is reported for a veto during recess The conference committee included Senator Hartwell Densom and Brown and Representatives Tarrant Merritt and Green They reported to both houses between 8 and 9 pm.
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