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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1915

Page

4

Burglary at Merrill Depot Yields Few Clues

A Saturday night break in at the Merrill depot exposed the freight room and the agent's trunk but spared the safe. Valuable papers razors and plates were taken, while a reward was offered for the return of the papers by agent Mr Holder. Local visitors and ministers noted in brief society items.

Senna Merrill Holder Alex Miller Hillman Miss Kalin Mobile Ale Baptist Church Willis Goff Hattiesburg Eliya Phillips Ball Mr. House of J. E. Taylor Main Street George Cowart

Theodore Alabama carpenter nears completion of Dawes home

Theodore special report notes D M Lombard of Theodore close to finishing William Mills residence at Dawes Alabama and other nearby work for Logan. It also reports William Kroener losing several hundred dollars in orange trees to a field fire started by range fire and mentions Magnolia Springs Baptist church teachers meeting held Thursday.

Theodore Ala D. M. Lombard William Mills Dawes Logan William Kroener Magnolia Springs Baptist Church

Rail fence buried 10 feet deep recalled in Vitalitas interview

Retired Birmingham contractor T. L. Moore recalls a well preserved rail fence found 10 feet underground on First avenue between 18th and 19th, now the Chamber of Commerce site. He endorses Vitalitas saying it cured indigestion and improved health, and notes its availability at Sutton's drug store and by all druggists.

Vitalitas T. L. Moore Birmingham First Avenue Chamber of Commerce Moore Mr. Moore 1St Avenue Vitalias Sutton’s

Store buildings for rent on Dauphin and Government streets

W S Royal offers new and modern storefronts with large windows at 2 N Government. No 62 Dauphin is a three story brick building slated for improvement to suit a good tenant. No 6 Dauphin is a two story brick building in good condition for store or warehouse. No 211 St Michael is a large garge with cement floor for warehouse use. Attractive prices to desirable tenants.

W.S. Royal N. Government Street Dauphin Street St. Michael Street

Beautiful wedding graces Rosinton Baldwin county setting

Rosinton Alabama February 22 a high twelve wedding occurred at the Banning home with Miss Sa Thomas A Bar ing as bride and Mr Lawrence F Voris as groom. Twenty five persons attended including relatives and Chicago guests. Mrs Voris planned to attend but could not travel from Yonkers New York. Gifts were valuable and practical. The couple will honeymoon briefly and reside at Pinecroft near Robertsdale on return while the Banning home is largely closed for a few weeks with others heading to Sea Cliff.

Rosinton Ala Banning Baldwin County Sa- Thomas A. Baring Presen Chicago Sea’ Cliff

Brewton Notes on Local Deeds and Debates

Local items from Brewton include visits from Miss Alice Miller in Montgomery and Dora Smith returning home from Laverne. Wil liams and a Denaway are mentioned with several residents traveling to Pensacola and Mobile for medical care and visits. The Brewton Chamber of Commerce discusses freight rates, while the state high school debating league prep begins March 19 with Ed Neal Davison and Abie Brandenburg representing Brewton Collegiate Institute. A new son born to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Prescott on February 15.

Pensacola Fla Hattie Allen H. Levison F. H. Cobb McLellan George Miller Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society J. T. Booth Alco Brewton A. C. Parker Roberts Mobile M. F. Brooks Chamber of Commerce Louisville and’ Nashville Railway Company Railroad Commission Brewton Collegiate Institute

Locals and visitors report from Escatawpa area

Ike Stanton of Meridian Mississippi visited relatives in Escatawpa on Monday. M B Platt traveled to Vinegar Bend Alabama on business. Bro German and Dr Thompson with Troy Pullen visited from Vinegar Bend. Mrs H Blackman and son Harrison returned from Citronelle. J W Collins and Ruth Collings hosted a party for Clyde Kirkland of Quitman. E Turner of Vinegar Bend plans a new home nearby.

Escatawpa Ala Ike Stanton Meridian Miss M. B. Platt Vinegar Bend Bro German Thompson Troy Pullen H. Blackman Harrison J. W. Collins Mobile Ruth Collings Clyde Kirkland Quitman E. Turner

Leakesville Girls Second Team Defeats Washington 27 6

The Leakesville second girls team beat Washington 27 to 6 on the Washington court in a one sided Saturday evening game. Greene county reports 37 announced candidates for officers with more to come.

Leakesville Miss Washington Greene County

Greenville Observes Washington Birthday in Alabama

Greenville Alabama February 22 local businesses close for Washington birthday anniversary. Schools prepare special exercises and programs to be presented to pupils in the afternoon.

Greenville Ala George Washington

Noting Diseases of Women as Curable Health Topic

An article discusses female diseases as curable and urges women to seek treatment. It addresses modesty, emphasizes health for sisters and mothers, and touts a remedy to improve appetite digestion and blood vitality.

Movable school of agriculture visits Loxley community

Farmers and residents welcomed the Alabama Polytechnic Institute program led by instructors. The event highlighted crop tasks and demonstrations, with county agents and local officials praising the effort. Planning to host the movable school again next year, the town notes new buildings and ongoing development including a church, a drugstore, and a ware room.

L. N. Duncan Oyne E. Hinds J. C. Ford N. A. Negley Loxley Alabama Polytecnic Institute School of Agriculture First Baptist Church van Idestein J. C. Griffin C. S. Woods Satsuma Baldwin Dr. Winberg George Frampton Pendleton Ind Satsumas John G. Smith Claypool Ohio J.S. Lambert John M. Green Bay Minette J. S. Lambert L. M. Wetzel

Fairhope Social News Highlights from Week

Fairhope notes show guests and visits including Ben Walker Curry of Tuscaloosa with Misses Dickinson and Mardi Gras attendance by Dr G A Mershon and family. Officials seek bonds for a People’s Railroad. new arrivals list and local excursions announced.

Ben Walker Curry Tuscaloosa Dickinson Slanson Swedburg Crichton Berglin G. A. Mershon Roy Hauser S. A. Osborn Elyra Ohio W. R. Squire Columbus Fels Avenue Dr. Minnich Fish River W. P. Minnich M. L. Johnson New York City New Haven Conn Greenwich F. W. Jenney Oberlin Fairhope W. B. Keffer Des Moines Keffer Ralph Keller Ladiés of the Christian Church Fort Morgan Uni N. O. Waldemer Silver Hill Mobile Alexander McKenzie Lewis L. Castin J. P. Moore W. H. Marshall K. Smith Memphis H. G. Kaffer Maines Euvéps Oliver H. Bennette Riverside St. Paul Minn Weise Chicago Truman The People’s Railroad Ned Daugherty

Ladies Host Banquet For Doctor In Atmore

The Women’s Missionary Union of Atmore First Baptist Church and spouses hosted an informal banquet for Rev. N. O. Patternoon at Pythian Hall. Thirty-eight attended a fine dinner amid native flowers as Dr. Patternoon tours February in the South hoping to become pastor. Toasts were given by Rev. W. G. Patterson and others as impressions of the community and climate solidify a promising match.

Atmore Ala Women’s Missionary Union of First Baptist Church of N. O. Patternoon Pythian Hall W. G. Patterson Webb J. E. McCoy H. H. Patterson Cadman Patterson Virginia Women’s Missionary Union

Prago stable sells horses and carriages in Wiggins

The Prago livery stable in Wiggins Mississippi sold its horses and carriages. Buyer B A Broom of Hattiesburg plans to run them with D C Bush managing. A J Ramsey Jr will register voters February 27 for state and county elections.

Wiggins Prago 4 B. A. Broom Hattiesburg Tad ‘Ferty D.C. Bush A. J. Ramsey, Jr Maud Clendenin Nashville Tenn J. P. Clendenin Wisdom J. J. Dawsey Dawsey P. A. Sanders Agricultural and Mechanical College

Clarke County Treasurer Resigns After Long Service

Grove Hill Alabama February 22 James M Agee Clarke county treasurer resigns due to ill health after nearly thirty five years in office He was first elected in 1880 and has served continuously A rush of applicants appears to fill the unexpired term with a special county commission session planned soon to fill the vacancy

Grove Hill Ala James M. Agee Clarke County

Waldrup Jailed on Return to Bay Springs

J G Waldrup former Jasper county treasurer returns to Bay Springs Miss after 30 days away. Sheriff arrests him on a threats affidavit filed by his brother in law Williams. A writ of lunacy and peace protection are involved and a January trial is planned with numerous witnesses summoned for the state and defense.

Waldrup Bay Springs Miss J. G. Waldrup Jasper County Williams B. McDonald Drup Chancery T. Q. Brame

Cure Your Cold With Cascarets Tonight

A reader is advised that two Cascarets can clear the head and ease a cold by morning. The item also suggests cleansing the liver and bowels to relieve ache and congestion from grippe or cold.

Cascarets

Denny Jr Named District Chancellor in Mississippi

W M Denny Jr the eldest son of W M Denny is appointed district chancellor by Governor Brewer replacing Judge J M Stevens promoted to the state supreme bench. Denny was born April 1 1879 in Moss Point and studied at Spring Hill College Mobile. He later worked in Louisville and pursued law following his father’s extensive practice.

Pascagoula Miss Brewer W. M. Denny, Jr J.M. Stevens Denny W. M. Denny Moss Point Spring Hill College Mobile Chancery Court Louisville Cowit W.M. Deneny United States

Long standing grudge leads to fatal shooting in Butler County

In Greenville Alabama, February 22, Grady Martin shot Eli Cook after a feud escalated at Rhodes Station. The two white men, neighbors, argued as Cook advanced with a knife. Martin reportedly backed away then fired, seriously wounding Cook before authorities released him.

Greenville Ala Eli Cook Rhodes Station Butler County Grady Martin Martin Cook

Simple home treatment for skin diseases with resinol products

A Baltimore doctor recommends a cheap home regimen for eczema ringworm rashes and burnt skin using resinol soap and resinol ointment from the drugstore. Soak with warm water until crusts detach soften the skin dry gently apply a thin ointment layer and cover lightly twice daily. The itching and burning typically stop after the first treatment and skin clears quickly.

Baltimore

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