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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
3
The Newman Reading Circle of Mobile filed a protest with the city commission asking to prevent Evelyn Nesbit Thaw from appearing on stage in Mobile. Thaw and her vaudeville show were booked for a Saturday matinee and night at the Lyric theatre. the protest was received and filed by the commission.
The Lyric Theatre presents Traffic in Souls as the day’s greatest photo play. Show runs Sunday from 3 to 10 30 p m with admission 15 and 25 cents.
Eugene Allard and John McClean, the seamand and marine from the United States transport Prairie, were jailed Wednesday morning by Deputy Sheriff J. M. Stringfellow at Wilmer in the western county. They remain confined with no word yet from the vessel's commander.
Bids for the wading pool and lily pool at Lyons Park on Spring Hill avenue were opened Thursday by Pat J. Lyons. The contract will be awarded shortly and calls for cement sided pools with flowing water for children to wade, and a lily pool akin to a sunken garden.
Two main events at the Hippodrome Thursday evening feature Jack Dillon versus Edward Schroeder in the headline bout. An initial prelim between two unknown fighters opens the card with prelims starting at 8 oclock.
Charles D. Henderson deputy in charge of the office of United States marshal resumed his duties Thursday morning following several days of illness.
A marriage license was issued by the probate court on Wednesday afternoon for Louis E. Baker and Gertrude Bugould.
The letter cites Mrs. S. T. Richmond of Providence Rhode Island praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief after displacement and postnatal weakness. The sponsor notes extensive testimonial publication emphasizing the medicine’s reported benefits for women with various ailments and urges others to try it.
United States Consul Garrett and S J Hill arrive at Hidalgo to press for Vergara's body burial after his execution by Mexican federals. Officials and Texas figures dispute jurisdiction over the island ranch pastures and await an executive inquiry into the case.
The County of Devon, formerly Dorisbrook, a British steamship loaded with about 2.5 million feet of lumber, was reported lost in the mid Atlantic. Captain Moore and the crew were saved. The ship sailed from Mobile for Rotterdam on February 6 and cargo valued around $50,000.
The Mobile Fish and Oyster Company case against Louis Lossing for trespass on oyster land near Fowl River was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. The court ruled the Lossings had prior claim to the property and that civil courts should decide the matter. Lillie Gaines was fined for resisting an officer, Nathan Smiley was acquitted of rape, Jim Jackson was fined for gaming, and Charlie Jones received six months in county road for stealing a pocketbook.
I N Stuart of West Webster New York reports five years of relief from Chamberlain tablets for stomach and liver disorders. He says they are mild in action and have satisfactory results. For sale by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and all dealers.
Funeral held at 3 30 from Dixon McKay parlors with Rev W P Hines of Dauphin Way Baptist church officiating. Pallbearers from the Typographical Union included John J Russell W E Ziebach D J Crowley E J Rudisill M C Crucius and George Cox.
Mobile native Albert S. Towle longtime city engineer and county surveyor announces for revenue and road commissioner from the First district. Towle, a well known civil engineer with extensive road building experience, seeks the county board seat.
From the family residence at Dauphin and Georgia avenues the funeral of Isadore Dahlheimer was held at 3 30 on Wednesday afternoon. Rabbi A G Moses conducted the services and interment followed in the Hebrew cemetery. Pallbearers were members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Beth Zur Lodge IOBB.
Edward E. Blake a 68 year old Fruitdale resident and Confederate veteran died at his son Dr M T Blake's home after a long illness. He leaves a widow, three daughters and five sons with a sister and brother. Funeral is Friday at 10 at Fruitdale cemetery. Isa Avera 42 widow who sought treatment in Mobile died Wednesday night. Her remains were sent to State Line Mississippi for interment.
Pain in back and low spirits prompt claim that Electric Bitters restore health and strength. Cites Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa who recovered from eight months of virulent liver trouble after four doctors abandoned him. Advertisement urges purchase for all liver and kidney complaints with money back guarantee. 50c and 1.00 by H E Bucklen Co.
Real estate man J Edward McHugh, who left Mobile for San Antonio two months ago, has arrived in the city to spend the carnival. He reports his health greatly improved since leaving Mobile.
An advertisement touts Sargol a science based remedy to help digestion absorb fattening elements. It claims users gain 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh as cheeks fill out and hollow areas lessen. It asserts safety low cost and a money back guarantee via Van Antwerp Drug Corporation and others in Mobile and vicinity.
Notice reports the death of Travis B Thames D D aged 59 of Newnan Georgia formerly of Mobile. Survived by two brothers C E Thames and G B Thames of this city two sisters Miss Mollie Thames of this city and Mrs H A Walker of Louisville Kentucky and other immediate family members.
Walter Bass long prominent in Mobile and Confederate veteran circles died Thursday at 3 36 AM at his home 142 New Street Francis Street after a brief illness. He served for years as a court bailiff in Mobile County. He was a native of Alabama.
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