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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1914

Page

9

Community Notes on Local Visitors and Illness

Mrs H P Hirschfield attended a board meeting of the Council of Jewish Women in New York and returned home Saturday. Agnes Fowlkes came back from Birmingham after visiting Mr and Mrs F B I and social engagements. Friends of Mrs Frank lament her illness lasting six weeks and report hopeful signs.

H. P. Hirschfield Touncl of Jewish Women In New Agnes Fowlkes Mrs. F. B. i Birmingham

Barber of the Tonopah Dies and Is Buried Here

John McCants longtime barber on the U S monitor Tonopah died after a brief illness. An able seaman in the Navy, he served in the vessel’s special branch. He was buried Tuesday at national Cemetery following services at the United States Marine Hospital.

John McCants United States Tonopah United States Marine Hospital McCants Baman al Benors

Master Dromure Sails Under Phillaps in Early Records

The fragment notes a master named Dromure associated with the vessel Phillaps, with unclear ownership or consing details. The entry mentions Ss. S and UE, D, 7, suggesting archival codes or classifications in maritime records. Further context from surrounding text would clarify the roles and dates involved.

Pallbearers Attend Funeral for Peidore Dahlheimer

Pedore Dahlheimer died Tuesday February 24 1934 at 1 20 AM aged 53. The friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral from his residence.

Drama of Year at New Orleans Rex Mardi Gras Parade

The Rex pageant and 43rd Mardi Gras parade divided honors in New Orleans drawing thousands of revelers despite a cold wave. The procession featured bands, twenty floats, and masked crowds filling Canal Street, with Rex ball and Comus tableaux to follow as Lent nears.

Associated Press New Orleans Canal Street Athenaem

County Board Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday Noon

The board of revenue and road commissioners postponed Monday sessions due to carnival and light calendar business. The meeting has been called for Wednesday at noon.

Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners

Judge Mayfield completes US Supreme Court digest work

Judge James J. Mayfield of the Alabama Supreme Court visited the Mardi Gras carnival and revealed completion of a digest of United States Supreme Court reports. He is a candidate seeking re election with strong support in Mobile County.

James J. Mayfield Alabama Supreme Court Supreme Court of Alabama Alabama Mayfield Michigan Supreme Court Mobile County W. F. Wilkinson

Arrest Made After Theft At Reiss Mercantile

Will Jones, a black man, was arrested Monday by Detective Levine Bauer as he left Reiss Mercantile Company with a bolt of goods. He was booked on robbery charges at police headquarters and police recovered additional articles from his pockets.

Will Jones Levine Bauer Reiss Mercantile Company

Captain Richard P. Blalack Ill at Home

Captain Richard P. Blalack a Confederate veteran and former businessman is ill at his home at 350 South Jefferson Street after returning several years ago.

Richard P. Blalack South Jefferson Street

Oarsmen of Chester Demand Rematch at Carnival Row

The Chester rowing crew, defeated by the Winona, challenge any naval vessel in port to a rematch. Chester protested their disqualification for fielding a cutter with twelve men, while Winona awaits details as both sides prepare for a potential race.

Chester Winona Suster Inisnine

Paddle Operator Fined in Gambling Case

Edward Brayton was arraigned in the recorder's court Monday afternoon for operating a paddle wheel in violation of state gambling law and fined 26 dollars or fifty days. Walter Fletcher, charged with running a blind tiger in Fisher's alley, was arraigned but the case was continued to summon witnesses.

Edward Brayton Recorder’s Court Walter Fletcher Fisher's Alley

Eckman’s Alterative touted as lung disease remedy

A testimonial letter from Mrs H K Brildy of Keyser West Virginia lauds Eckman’s Alterative for curing a severe malaria diagnosed lung involvement after months of illness. The ad claims decades of use and broad effectiveness for throat and lung ailments with no narcotics or habit forming drugs. It promotes Braswell’s Drug Store and the Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for more evidence and a recoveries booklet.

B. St. Keyser W. Va H. K. Brildy Eckman Braswell Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Empire Theatre Ad Teases Harbor Battle Ship Movie

A cryptic fashion of an advertisement urges audiences to visit the Empire Theatre for a show about life aboard a battle ship in our harbor, claiming exclusivity. The piece promises a unique glimpse into naval battle drama.

Prairie Will Go to Mexico With Force of Marines

The naval transport Prairie in port will sail for Mexico with about 300 marines after visiting Pensacola. Chester will depart to Vera Cruz to watch troubled Mexico, under Captain Moffet. The Prairie and supporting ships head to Pensacola before Mexico voyage, with torpedo destroyers Monaghan Sterett and Terry moving to New Orleans then other Gulf cities.

Prairie Mexico Pensacola Praierie Mobile Chester México Moffet Vera Crus Tonopah Fla Monaghan Sterett Terry New Orleans Gulf

Constipation Vanishes Charity Ad From Hot Springs

A vintage ad touts a tonic claiming to relieve constipation, liver torpor and biliousness. It promises increased energy and clearer skin after a week with a night dose, and offers a 26 cent box and a money back guarantee with a free sample from Hot Springs Arkansas.

Hot , Chemical Co Hot Springs Ark

Spectacular corner brick building offers 35 rooms downtown

Large three and a half story brick building on a corner lot with thirty five rooms is offered for sale at a sacrifice and on favorable terms. A splendid opportunity for the right man.

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