Golden Wedding Celebrated by Noted Alabama Couple
Horace D Slater reports fifty year marriage of F D Johnson and his wife of South Union street, two aging leaders of the Negro community. The jubilee attracted a large crowd from across the region with gifts including a silver tea service from the Union Mutual Aid Association. Their eldest son C First Johnson, a prominent leader in Mobile, spoke of sacrifice and education shaping his success. The couple, born slaves, witnessed the race’s freedom as their own union endured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace D. Slater
Ala
F. D. Johnon
South Union Street
Johnson
C. First
Mobile
F. D. Johnson
Union Mutual Aid Insurance Company
Union Mutual Aid Association
Johnsons
C. First Johnson
Edward B. McCall
Sacred concert program highlights and performances
Organ Voluntary and choir invocation open the sacred concert. Violin by Ches Peters with L Peters. Recitation Aneeda Peters. Symphony Glee Club performs. Piggno solo Onward Christian Soldiers with variations by Lorna Peters. Prof Willie Robbins and Dr H Rodger Williams sing. Pastor Dr M H Leath offers remarks. Master of ceremonies M T McCants closes with benediction and collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ches. Peters
L. Peters
Aneeda Peters
Symphony Glee Club
Piggno
Christian Soldiers
Lorna Peters
Willie Robbins
H. Rodger Willams
M. H. Leath
T. McCants
Brewton Masonic Lodge Concludes Conference
The Brewton Lodge in Brewton Alabama ends a week long conference with a Friday banquet. Refreshments were served and music featured the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewton
Ala
Masonic Lodge
Johnsons then and now celebrate community progress
Elder Johnson and wife expressed appreciation as younger negroes were praised by company agents at a Montgomery event. Oscar W. Adams of Birmingham welcomed the gathering while district managers from across Alabama attended with prominent Black residents from Montgomery and Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Adams
Birmingham
Birmingham Reporter
Montgomery
Mobile
Law to bar white teachers from teaching negroes in state schools
South Carolina legislators face a bill denying white teachers from teaching black students. The News and Courier of Charleston calls the measure regrettable, arguing it would harm progress and draw dangerous comparisons with restricting white doctors and preachers. The Columbia State joins in opposition, saying the bill would push African Americans back to savagery and has no modern place in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
News and Courier
Charleston
D. C
Courier
The
Columbia States
States
Professors Return After Death in Greensboro
Prof. C. W. Hill and wife return from Greensboro Alabama after the death of their father. Sympathy is extended. Dr. A. F. Owen was in town on business and introduced Dr. R. E. Jones who lectured at Warren Street church Thursday night. Dr. Jones editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate spoke on Efficiency. Kathryn Johnson of Kansas City will speak at Warren Street church today at 3 p.m. Public invited. Rev. Dr. Snell visited Warren Street church Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hill
Greensboro
Ala
A. F. Owen
R. E. Jones
Warren Street Church
Southwestern Christian Advocate
New Orleans
Warren Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Kathryn Johnson
Kansas City
Warren Street
Dr. Snell
Treat Children’s Colds Externally Croup and Pneumonia Salve Use
External application of Vicks Vapor Rub for children’s colds advised, claiming soothing antiseptic vapors from body heat reach throat chest. Cautions against internal dosing for delicate stomachs. Boomer Cony ewad text appears garbled.
Dair y Instruction Car Tour Plans Across Alabama
The Mobile and Ohio railroad launches a dairy instruction car tour across Alabama beginning February 23, reaching Mobile on March 3 and staying in each town from Fruitdale to Bayou la Batre. Demonstrations, lectures, milk testing, cow examinations, and expert dairy staff accompany the train to promote modern dairying and farm profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Alabama
Mobile
Fruitdale
Vinegar Bend
Deer Park
Citronelle
Chunchula
Oak Grove
Whistler
Theodore
Cohen
Bayou la Batre
Departments of Agriculture
M. & O. Railroad
Maritime cargo moves and vessel shifts at port
The Wolf Coxmas ter sails for Progreso after delivering 5 000 bales sisal under Atlantic and Mexican Gulf. Rava sails to Puerto Barrios to load bananas. Belize headed to Belize and other ports with general merchandise. Several ships shift berths at Pier 6 and city wharf while D J Sawyer sails for Cuba with pine lumber and Asian and Alma dock for cargoes to the West Indies and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Coxmaster
Atlantic and Mexican Gulf Steamship Company
Progresso
Mex
Rava
United Fruit Company
Puerto Barrios
Guat
Ravan
Belize
Hansen
Orr- Laubenheimer Steamship Company
B. H. Livingston
Chester
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Wilberforce
Pier 6
Antigua
Preland
Turner-Hartwell
City
D. J. Sawyer
Sanderson
Isabella de Sagua
Cuba
Leyland Steamship Line
Liverpool
Barbados
Pier
Alma
Olsen
Seeberg Steamship Company
Fort de France
Dorothy Belle
Sharpe
Managuez
P. R
Freland
City Wharf
Racial Points and Community Support Highlight Jubilee
Cary B. Lewis notes progress as Dr. I Garland Penn reports that the Methodist Episcopal Negroes have raised 40000 dollars for their schools. J H Blodget of Jacksonville furnishes 2000 toward the cause. A health check of 133 New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad dining car workers shows all but one meeting standards. The Young Men's Self Improvement Association is anticipated to succeed with Dr Snell addressing the Emerson club at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Garland Penn
Freedman’s Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Blodget
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Dr. Snell
Young Men's Self Improvement Club
Emerson
Court docket for Berney and Mobile equity courts Monday
Law and Equity Court entries list motions and call for Monday including Whitaker Paper Co vs Commercial Printing Co J B Webster vs Mrs L Frederick Jno R Courtright vs ee WW French James Gibboney vs Sid Berry G Wy Stringfellow vs W C Hart W P Hardin vs Alabama Tennessee and Northern R R Co Grand Rapids Gas Engine and Yacht Co vs Barrett Bros A E B Harbaugh vs Swift Co Equity side call lists Bolivia Michael et al vs Michael Lyons Grocery Co Chancery Court Business Saturday decree pro confesso in Tracy Mallory Brutkiewecz vs Gerald Brutkiewicz petitions removing disabilities of Bradford Easton Thurston and other matters including testimony orders in several cases and references to numerous defendants and plaintiffs in Mobile County cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Equity Court
Berney
Whitaker Paper Co
Commercial Printing Co
J. B. Webster
L Frederick
Jno. R. Courtright
Ee WW. French
Jas. Gibboney
Sid’ Berry
G. Wy. Stringfellow
W. C. Hart
W. P. Hardin
Ala., Tenn. & Northern R. R. Co
Law and Equity Court of Mobile Equity
Safford Berney
Bolivia
The
Mobile Brewery
Henry W. French
Aurelia Griffin
James Meelin
Susan Gillis
Idelle Gillis
Eva Yates
Charley Yates
Eliza Johnson
Partina Johnson
Hill & Horton
Dixie Lumber Company
J. J. Hauser
Foley Lumber Company
R. P. DuVallie
M. J. McDavis
Lemuel Byrd
Vincy Byrd
City of Mobile
Nettie Pope Hale
Agnes Ziegler
Virginia McNeil
Lisette H. Turner
Lucy Gardner
Sydney Lowenstein
M. L. McCants
C. K. Morse
Yellow Pine Lumber Co
Gulf Manufacturing and Export Co
C. C. Crutcher
Geo
M. Morgan
Seals Piano Co
G. W. Tunstall
Stotler
Hy. Delaney
P. H. Samues
R. Seeberg
Richard Tarleton
R. W. Jones
Mollie Walace
Barrett Lumber Co
Hardeman
J. W. Chandler
Leatherbury, Jr
Sheldon & Adair
Muscat & Lott
R. E
Lee
Nat
Roofing Tile Co
Hellams-Ladd
Lumber & Cotton Ve. Aleck
Wilson
R. and
J. Dick, Ltd
American Supply Co
Hedden
H. H. Wefel, Jr
Fairbanks Co
Gulf City Plumbing Co
H. H. Lemon
Haviland Lumber Co
Dixie Lumber Co
R. BE. Bouchard
Agnes Dolce
Mobile
Louis Morning Star
J. O
Richard Mallette
Mobile Light & R. R. Co
Gunsen Va. J
L. R. Haas
Mobile L. & R. BR. Co. C
Mw. Blalack
Racial definitions vary by state in historic norms
Research by Prof. Monroe N. Work cites state statutes detailing how different states define a person of color or negro by血 ancestry. Kentucky Maryland Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee Texas Alabama Florida Georgia Indiana Missouri South Carolina Oklahoma Arkansas appear with diverse thresholds and interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe N. Work
Tuskegee Institute
Kentucky
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Alabama
Michigan
Nebraska
Oregon
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Missouri
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Ing Union
Mardi Gras Warning Urges Avoidance of Trouble
During holidays authorities urge restraint and caution to prevent crimes during festive days. The message stresses innocent amusement and warns that reckless acts could ruin lives and reputations.
Old Magazine Scheme Gets Moore in Trouble
W Lane Moore a Macon Georgia mayoral associate native of Tifton Ga is arrested in Montgomery Alabama on mail fraud charges. He allegedly ran an old magazine scheme using Florida offices to collect funds through solicitors. Moore pleads not guilty and seeks bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Montgomery
Ala
W. Lane Moore
Macon
Tifton
Russell County
Florida
Dismissals In Multiple Civil Cases On Motion
A series of civil actions including H J McCarty Sarah P Simmon John Cieutat C G Ibach Lizzie Perryman Dumony Willie Wagner Louisia Norman Jeanette Pique M B Punch F J Schreiner Mary Simmons were dismissed without prejudice on motion of complainant. Adjournment to Wednesday at 10 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. McCarty
Sarah P. Simmon
John Cieutat
C. G. Ibach
Lizzie Perryman
Dumony
Willie Wagner
Louisia Norman
Jeanette D. Pique
M. EB. Punch
F. J. Schreiner
Mary Simmons
Law and Equity Settings for March 1914 Schedule
An itemized list of law and equity settings for March 1914 spans multiple days from March 4 to March 17. It names numerous cases against various defendants and parties including Lumber companies, transportation firms, and local businesses, with dates and docketed entities. The document outlines the daily docket and the involved parties across sessions in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAW and Equity
Bad Man Recalled For Dirty Trick That Lasts
A narrator reflects on a harmful act by a deceitful man, noting that while kindness fades, the memory of a treacherous deed endures. The line underscores how a single betrayal lingers in personal conscience and reputation.
Moose Lodge outlines plans for new home on Government Street
Mobile Lodge No. 321 held a regular meeting last Thursday with reports from contractors on the new Moose home at 203 Government street. Weather is favorable and officials expect completion in April. Visiting Moose were invited to the club room during the carnival. the house will be open to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Lodge No. 321
Loyal Order of Moose
Government Street
Junior Order initiates new members and honors school flag
The Junior Order United American Mechanics at their hall Tuesday night initiated several members into the order. Chairman Walter Elis reported on the flag presentation to Theodore Public School. Brothers Eilis Delaney and Thompson spoke. J O Bol ton of Theodore spoke for teachers and residents. Brother Goodman sang a solo and the delegation returned home pleased with the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United American Mechanics
Walter Elis
Flag Committee
Theodore Public School
Eilis
Delaney
Thompson
J. O. Bolton
Theodore
Goodman
Knights and Ladies of Security Pursue 1914 Prize Banner
The 200 000 club reports great success and Mobile council members seek the prize banner and cash prizes from the national council for 1914. Next meeting February 25 promises large attendance with many candidates to be initiated and several vacancies to fill. The amusement committee reports on plans for the upcoming Social. District manager Bro Clinto will present many applications for voting. Visiting members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Security
Mobile Council
National Council
Re Mobile Council
Amusement Committee
Bro
Clinto
Local Shipping and Legal Notices Schedule in Mobile
A calendar of court actions and civil suits listed by date from March 18 to March 26. Cases include J J Blacksher vs Swift & Co, Harbaugh vs Swift, Brown, Leftwich, Marava, Bridges, and others. Proceedings involve Mobile companies Cadillac Motor Co Jno Shearer Mobile Light R R Co and public entities City of Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mobile
Hill & Horton
J. T. Barrett
J. A. Lewis
Mobile Light & R. R. Co
J. T. Pinkerton
J. A. Maloney
Mexican Whiting Co
Farmers and Trust Co
Shut & Keirin
Grand Rapids Gas Engine & Yacht Co
Barrett Bros
Circuit Court Settings for March
Circuit court calendar for March lists cases by day. Monday includes Bush versus Russell and Stillman Ex versus Wefel. Tuesday features Cameron Steam Ship Co versus European Lumber Co and Jacob Goldin versus Mobile Light & R R Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Bush
Julia E. Russell
Stillman
H. H. Wefel
Cameron Steamship Co
European Lumber Co
Jacob Goldin
Mobile Light & R. R. Co
Silva Y Cla
J. W. Corry
Anna Brunson
R. Harsh
Judge postpones Shelby court session over defendant illness
In Montgomery Alabama on February cult judge Hugh Merrill announced a special term of the Shelby county court at Columbiana to try James G. Oakley on embezzlement charges involving $3500. Oakley did not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Hugh Merrill
Shelby Cult Court
Columbiana
James G. Oakley
Oakley
Passing of Child At Brewton From Burns
Special to The Item Brewton Alabama February 4 Juanita four year old daughter of Lena Jernigan died here from burns received on the day before While Sunday school she recited a Christmas poem learned and at the services her little friends served as pallbearers Mrs Jernigan attempting to extinguish the fire received burns to her hands
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewton
Ala
Juanita
Lena Jernigan
Jerm
Death of Mrs Corrie Frankl In Breighton Alabama
Relatives mourn the death of Mrs Corrie Frankl In from appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the family home and burial took place in Franklyn Cemetery in Breighton Alabama on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrie Franklin
Kellogg's Wafers Promised as Travel Cure and Vitality Aid
An old advertisement touts Kellogg's Wafers and Sanitone waters as remedies for sluggish minds and worn nerves. It claims mental and physical reviving effects and offers a free trial box by mail from Kellogg Co with six cents postage, listing several local distributors and noting no free boxes from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg's
F. J. Kellogg Co
Hoffs Block
Battle Creek
Michigan
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Seavers
Apna Burton
Chicago
Dauphin Street
Goubil Ood Og
Dauphin
Emanuel A. M. E. Church
Maritime Matters and River News
Cary B. Lewis
Chicago Tribune
Young Men's Self Improvement Association
Thomas E. Green
H. H. Green
Atlanta
Trstyourite
Temperance Hall
P. m
Minfeng
F. A. Dunster
Great Council of Alabama
Manvilla Tribe Daughters of Pocahontas
Temperance
U. Alm
K. and
la of
Sencaro
Burne
Kellene
Coal Comp Party
Stree's
North Royal
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