Battles at Battles Wharf Social Notes Colorful Carnival
Mrs. Phillips of Chicago won first prize silk hose at the Battles Wharf games with Miss Jea Boyd earning the guest prize a Kew pie. Numerous social hosts and visitors from Montgomery Chicago Morris and Mobile filled Battles Hotel with parties, dinners, and bridge events as Carnival activities continued.
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Phillips
Chicago
McKean
Jea Boyd
Ace
Callaghan
Irene
Eva Case
Gore
Morris
George Widney
Battles Hotel
Mobile
Collins
Chi
Father Nudi
New York
Elsa Baron
Nell Curran
Mildred Simpson
Margaret Widney
Charles Phillips
Dubrock
Curran
William
Popular Monroeville Girl Dies After Operation
Miss Lena Moore Vann aged 19 died at a Selma infirmary after an appendicitis operation. A Monroe County High School senior, she leaves a mother, father, three brothers and four sisters. Interment Sunday at Monroeville Baptist cemetery at 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Ala
Lena Moore Vann
Selma
Vann
Monroe County High School
Monroeville Baptist Cemetery
Johnson Must Train To Defeat Willard
New York February 20. Jack Johnson must undergo strenuous training to beat Jess Willard in Juarez on March 6 per High land Harris officers. Johnson, a passenger from Montevideo to Barbados, left the vessel February 7 and boarded a schooner for Mexico. He arrived in New York recently and plans real work after arriving in Mexico February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Juarez
Highland Harris
Monteverdo
Uruguay
Barbados
Mexico
Johnson
California Syrup of Figs advertised for child constipation
An old market pitch promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for babies and children. It claims coated tongues signal waste clogged bowels and warns buyers to insist on the California Fig Syrup Company product, advertising a 50 cent bottle and counterfeit warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Bay Minette Light Guard to Begin Outdoor Target Practice
Iain W. S. Farrar of the Alabama National Guard reports an order for 6 000 rounds of ammunition for outdoor target practice about three miles north of town. A camping party will use a newly built target where several men have shown high scores. Farrar aims to develop his men into expert marksmen this spring. James Joyce reports his new Dyas area dwelling is ready for move in and he plans a five acre orange grove with yearly expansion. Dr Q F E Weed of the Baldwin County Citrus Growers Association lectures on Ikisuma orange care and cultivation in the county, with Loxley likely to host a similar series. City bonds approved for water works electric light and sewer improvements to prevent future fires and start enhancements soon. Garden season is underway countywide with gardens planted and good ground for crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Iain W. S. Farrar
Alabama National Guard
Farrar
James Joyce
Dyas
Joyce
Winberg
Q. F. E. Weed
Baldwin County Citrus Growers’ Association
Silver Hill
Ikisuma
Evergreen Evergreen convicts begin road work in Conecuh County
Convicts under Superintendent Byron an started road work in Conecuh County with a wagon cell and cook room delivered. Twelve convicts serve various sentences aided by scrapers plows and a dozen mules as Judge Frank J. Dean expresses optimism for a strong county highway system. A Negro preacher in Evergreen was arrested for obtaining 35 dollars under false pretenses. Dave Brownlow escaped convict captured after robbery attempt near Castleberry. Laura Smith jailed for aiding escape. Two brick stores rising on East Front Street cost about 4000 dollars. J W Knight, formerly of Mobile, found in office semi conscious from acute indigestion.
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Evergreen
Alay
Febemake
Conecuh
Celic
Byronan
Frank J. Dean
Court of County Commissioners
Conecuh County
R. J. Madison
Butler County
Greenville
Madison
Dave Brownlow
Castleberry
Bess Lewis
R. M. Rabon
Canoe Station
Escambia County
Williams
Laura Smith
East Front Street
Joe Golightly
R. C. Croom
Mobilian IL
J. W. Knight
Mobile
Juarez Race Results From Friday and Saturday Entries
Juarez Mex February races reported with winners and times for Fridays cards and list of Saturday entries across six races including two year olds six furlongs handicaps and mile events. Notable names include Vesta Florence Kripp and Miss Chancer among others with weights and placements noted.
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Juarez
Mex
C. W. Kennon
Vesta
Ravenhall
Moscona
Florence Kripp
Molly Cod
Flanel
Amazement
J. Nolan
Hadicap
Miss Chancer
Connaught
Winifred
Maznik
Anita
Emily R
Lady Blance
Whispering Hope
Mayme W
Rose Marian
Rapid
Oveta
Megaphone
Anita R
Qiz
Admiral’s Daughter
Zia
Oblivion
Lillian Kripp
the Shrimp
Bat Masterson
Cahill
Prosperolad
Tattler
Dungara
Blarney
Injury
Rash
Annie Curl
Mater
Imperator
Velie
Finnegan
Managanese
Quid Nune
al Wormwood
Kinkand
Rick
Poulls
Sleepland
Highstreet
Doll Day
Black Mate
Acumen
Pro Realiz
Eck Davis
Personalities in town as visitors arrive for carnival week
M Frazer heads to Boston for two weeks while M McFountain of Monroeville is in Mobile on business. Windsor Hotel hosts scores of visitors from nearby towns, including L H White from Birmingham and J W Millis from Fruitdale. Numerous guests stay at the Battle House, St Andrew, Cawthon, and Blenville hotels, with names from Alabama, Mississippi, and beyond listed among travelers and tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Frazer
Boston
Mass
M. McFountain
Monroeville
Ala
Windsor
L. H. White
Birmingham
J. W. Millis
Fruitdale
W. F. Lott
Beaumont
Miss
Tuagar B. Kay
Alabama Railroad Commission
Tuscaloosa
Cawthon Hotel
W. P. G. Harding
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
St. Louis
Mobile
Francis Morton
Magnolia Springs
Lyndia Smith
Miller
Bon Secour
Evelyn Danenberg
Henry D. Moore
Philadelphia
Battle House
St. Andrew Hotel
E.D. Thames
Greenville
J. C. Ford
Auburn
W. A. Cook
Irvington
G. W. Leavitt
W.<.b. Larkins
A.R Whiegarden
Robert Jemison
W. J. Gunnison
John A. Smith
New Orleans
Madge J. Reese
S. O. Watts
Wife
Andalsia
Battle Hotse
Klosky’s Hotel
L. W. Brannan
Lake
T. B. Pace
Jackson
T. H. Brannan
Wilmer
A. P. Smith
Robertsdale
Horace B. Dunbar
H. C. Pfeifer
Mich
G. N. Little
J. N. Spence
New Albany
Ind
Ralph Weddefield
W. Y. Brand
Fort Wayne
Charles C. Schoch
New York City
Blenville Hotel
W. F. Cobb
Barlow Bend
R. J. Carter
Tenn
C. EB. Loring
John Wheeler
Geneva
Ills
BE. H. Ditzler
Chicago
LM. Giles
Hinsdale
Ilis
Henry Walters
Olive Walters
Ruth Walters
Detroit
T. B. Huff
Sioux City
Iowa
Correction notices death and misprint in Mobile item
In Mobile Alabama a correction is issued for a February 15 item about a baby’s death. The notice clarifies the baby Mamie died not from the operation, age nine months eleven days. It is signed by pres s IRA DEARING and Mrs Eugenia McCorvey. In Monroe County Alabama Eugenia McCorvey widow of A B McCorvey dies at 72 at Judge Corvey’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Mamie
Eugenia M’corvey
Monroeville
Eugenia McCorvey
A. B. McCorvey
W. G. McOrvey
Local social notes miss queen of men visits Crichton area
Crichton items list visitors and residents during carnival time. Names include Mr and Mrs Tor on Randolph avenue, Mrs M M Force visiting brother R P Mathews, and Caroline Cazalas daughter of Ben and Mrs Cazalas confined with La Grippe. Numerous illnesses and recoveries are noted along with guests from Bayou la Barre Whistler and Jackson Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crichton Ree
Miss Queen of Men
E. S. Beasley
James P. Stalleworth
Hyland Avenue
Milton
Fla
Boo~ Trawick
Elia Goldman
Bayou la Barre
Lizzie Sweetser
Whistler
Mary Gilmore
Jackson
J. J. Fletcher
Seymour
Pascagoula
J. A. Causey
Aline
Annie Deakle
Dora
Ruby Stevens
Zebulon
Darrace Deakle
Union
Ala
M. L. Goft
John Mincey
John Mills
Corinth
Tom Trawick
Hansen
Joe Sirmon
Randolph Avenue
Walter F. Baker
Shreveport
Alice M. Jordan
Old Shell Road
Ramond
Charlie Johnson
C. Goff
Julia Dailey
Atmore
John Dailey
Frank Cazalas
Demopolis Banker L G Mc Cants Dead by Own Action
Linden Ala Feb 20 News arrived of the death by own action of L G Mc Cants assistant cashier of the Commercial National Bank of Demopolis Alabama about eighteen miles from Linden Thursday He went home after banking hours and reportedly wrote a note for his mother and then took his life in the barn without any prior warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Ala
L. G. McCants
Commercial National Bank of
No Chautauqua Cancelled in Citronelle This Year
Citronelle regrets the cancellation of the Chautauqua season for the spring. Directors say it is best for one year due to low mood affecting donations. The town also sees dairy agent G W Humphrey visit about the creamery and dipping work at the Gavard home with funds and labor raised.
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Citro. Ee Ala
Chautauqua
Citronelle
Chautauqua Association
Citronelle Chautauqua
J. W. Gavard
Scientists to Advise on U S Aircraft Development
Washington February 20 Secretary Walcott of the Smithsonian testified before the house naval committee that the United States lags in aviation and urged a presidential advisory committee of scientists to accelerate aircraft development He noted European war dirigibles failed in rough weather and cited reports that heavier than air machines now fly in all weathers He predicted rapid progress over the next decade and potential use of airships for mail routes across rugged terrain and remote areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walcott
Smithsonian Institute
House Naval Committee
Samuel Paley
Wales
Nervousness and headaches prompt home remedies appeal
An ad fragment suggests headaches nervous spells and eruptions as common woes. It touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eruptions and mentions a 260 price point as a customer note.
Ocean Springs News Briefs Highlight Civic Efforts
E H Tardy elected delegate to the state head camp convention in Natchez on March 9. The Association of Commerce calls a meeting to form an exchange for handling and selling future citrus crops, aiming to standardize grades and boost grower profits. Ocean Springs pursues cleanliness and tourism appeal as northern visitors arrive and a local oyster firm boosts the industry.
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Eggyi
E. H. Tardy
Satsuma
Natchez
Miss
Association of Commerce
Ocean Springs
Lucedale Mayor Plans Street Improvements and Trees
The new Lucedale town administration, led by Mayor A. B. Coody, advances street improvements funded by about three hundred road funds from the county. Grading crews work on roads while a plan to line Main Street with live oak trees could transform the street into a boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luc
Lumber Company
Lars
Gor
Luced
New Orleans
Mobi Chicago Railroad
Coody
Winter Street
Church Street
Oyster contract sealed with Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Dealers closed a contract with Louisville and Nashville Railroad for a stated amount of oysters for their diners. Vancourt and were the lucky bidders.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Vancourt
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