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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1917

Page

5

Greek would war on Entente but fears 10 do so

London dispatch from Piraeus reports the real key to Greece’s position is military in Macedon. King Constantine reportedly received discouraging news that Von Mackensen sees no move on Monastir for at least two months, leaving Greece to face a potential break with the Entente alone.

Associated Press London the Times Piraeus Greece Macedon Constantine Monastir von Mackensen

Greek Crisis Deepens As Reservists Mobilize In Athens

News dispatches from Athens describe rising threats to the Entente amid reservists secretly enrolled and poised to join regiments. Greece faces pressure over a blockade while reports split on the king’s stance, with some sources saying he opposes joining the war and others suggesting royal hostility to the Entente.

London Athens Syria Morning Post Greece Eentente Peloponnesus Syra Larissa Chronicle

Not Quite Down and Out

A health ad counsels readers that many feel down and out yet can still work with proper treatment. Stomach trouble saps energy. Chamberlain's Tablets are said to improve digestion invigorate liver and bowels and bring prompt recovery in most cases.

Miss Prudence Neff and Robert Colossi Tour Mobile

Miss Prudence Neff American pianist and Robert Colossi violinist appear in Mobile next Thursday evening at the auditorium Not the Ba under the National Federation of Musical Clubs. Neff soloed with top orchestras and the Russian Symphony while Colossi studied in Vienna and earned praise on European tours. The program promises broad appeal to music lovers.

Arou Fe Prudence « Neff Robert _Colossi Mobile National Federation of Musical Clubs Thig Neff WeMobile Colossi Hee Vienna Europe

News of the Churches In and Near Mobile

A listing of Baptist churches in Mobile and nearby areas detailing pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and midweek activities. Includes First Baptist, Baptist Tabernacle, Oakdale, Crichton, Prichard, Dauphin Way, Citronelle, Lee Bend, Toulminville, and Bay Baptist, with notes on B Y P U groups and prayer meetings.

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Mass and Services Schedule Announcement

The notice lists daily masses and services for the Blessed Sacrament week. Sunday observed with special mass and benediction. Weekday masses at 7 a.m. Confessions available in the morning before mass.

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Sunday Topics From Local Pastors Sheets of Faith

A list of morning and evening sermon titles from area churches including St Pod rig hoe United Methodist Rev J M Donnelly First Baptist Rev John W Phillips Government Street Methodist Rev J E Northcutt Grand Bay Baptist Rev William E Lockler North Side Baptist Rev W E Fendley First Christian Rev B P Spiegel Cavalry Baptist Rev D R Parker Tabernacle Baptist Rev J E Barnes with themes ranging from The Lord's Supper to Paul the Specialist and John the Beloved.

First Baptist Church Ohn W. Phillips Jef T. H Baptist Young People’s Union Baptist Tabernacle Church Claiborne Streets J. E. Barnes Cedar Warren Streets Bible W. J. Young D. R. Parker R. Parker Oakdale S. D. Ares Young Yee Crichton John D. Wilkes Harry Keenan Prichard J. D. Anderson Dauphin Way Dauphin and Ann Streets Guy R. Hurlbutt W. D. Edwards Headland Ala Abe Mission—Texas Chatom Streets W. West Bible Schoo Citronelle Cidonelle Chas. H. German Vinegar Bend S. Raper Lee Bend H. German R. Turner Toulminville Baptist Davis Avenue Crawford Street Williard E. Lockler B. C. Varnedor Whistler Punch Acces Ear Rand Bay Baptist Church William E. Axe H. A. Browning ST. Pod Rig Hoe Aan Methodist J. M. Donnelly D. D First Baptist John W. Phillips Grand Bay Baptist William E. Lockler North Side Christ Cavalry Baptist Tabernacle Baptist John Paul

Church Schedules and Mass Times across Local Parishes

Readable text lists Sunday and weekday service times for St. Peters Fulton Road and St. Peter’s Church Cedar Point. Details include Masses at 8 am, 6 7 8 30 am on Sundays, rosary and benediction, daily devotions, and catechism classes for children with Friday afternoon sessions.

St. Pesecets Cedar Point Meas J. A. Fortier St. Peter’s Church Fulton Road Ther B. Ket Cedt T. M. Cassidy Sacred Heart

Presbyterian church schedules and meetings list

The notice lists Sunday schools at 9 30 a m with supers, worship services at morning times, and Christian Endeavor meetings in several churches including South Franklin Central Government and Broad Street churches with prayer services midweek. It records pastors H M Perkins D A Planck and Henry Wade Du Bose and details times and locations.

South Franklin Street H. M. Perkins G. Curtis Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Julius Winter Central Presbyterian Church Dauphin and Ann Streets D. A. Planck D. D Broad Street Church Rev. H. Perkins Presbyterian Meeting

St Francis and M Hennig Pastor Appointment

The record notes the affiliation of St Francis and the appointment of M Hennig as pastor.

St. Francis M. Hennig

Nie Seniestemst Konne 8 H Pastor Fifth Sun

Prayer meeting details indicate Rev. Eemes on the third Sunday. Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Konne Rev Eemes

First Christian Church Rev. 8 5 School 10 Pastor

A brief church notice lists Sunday services at First Christian Church with Rev Gh Coe presiding and a 10 a.m. schedule for the sermon and school-related activities.

First Christian Church Coe Christian

Methodist service and meetings at St Francis street church

Sabbath school at 9 36 am with Mr Ryans leading. Pastor preaches at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Lord's Supper after the morning sermon. EF meeting at 6 30 am with Mr Alfred presiding. Wednesday anniversary meeting at 7 70 with no clear details.

St. Francis Street St. Francis Streets Ryans Arene l_a.m Alfred Presidenty

Three Men Fined in Liquor Cases and Assaults

Harry O'Connor Ben F Cody and William Flannagan were fined 109 dollars or 106 days for violating prohibition law. They appealed bond set at 100 dollars. Cody case involved city officers and a raid with liquor and bottles confiscated. Other cases include New Year fight at W F Shaws, and continued murder assault cases.

Harry O'Connor Ben F. Cody William Flannagan Recorder Cody City Aukpasy H. Smith William St. Clair F. J. Inge Wilmer West Joseph Puckett John Darizy Louis M. Nelsom J. R. Martin Same

Church Listings With Sermons And Meetings In Various Districts

A compilation of church postings lists pastors and service times for Mira Crichton Government4 Street Oakdale Prichard St Stephens Road Toulmintville Dauphin Way Plateau Whistler and Epworth League events Including Sunday school start times 9 30 a m 10 30 a m and midweek prayer meetings at 7 30 p m with specific pastors noted for each location.

Mira Streets L. H. S. Chap Sr H. E. Palmes Epworth Government Broad Streets J. E. Northcutt D.D R. A. Tunnell Oakdale L. S. Gilmer T. A. White Dauphin Way A. B. Brown Epworth League Plateau S. M. Baker G. E. Yarbrough Whistler F. M. Atchison

Church notices list multiple services across parishes

Sunday schedule details for St John’s St Sainte Holy Trinity and other churches include rector names and service times with morning Holy Communion Sunday school sermons confirmations and evening prayers. Some entries note bishops visitation and adjustments to evening services.

St. John's Dearborn Monroe Streets Gardiner C. Tucker Dees All Sainte’ Church—Government Anp James F. Plummer Bishop Grace Church J. T. McCan

Norwegian Seamen's Mission Services and Events

Sunday morning service at 10 30. New Year s service at 10 30 a m. Tuesday night Christmas tree in German Relief Hall at 7. Friday meeting at 8. Rev L Froyland assistant Oscar H Olsen. All are cordially invited.

First C church of Christ Scientist service schedule

The First Church of Christ Scientist at 3 St Emanuel Street announces Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 9:30 am. Wednesday testimonials at 8 o clock. The reading room is open daily except Sundays and holidays from 11 am to 3 pm.

First C Church of Christ. Scientist St. Emanuel Street

Church of Christ Prichard Meeting at J C Prichard Home

The congregation will meet at the home of Mr J C Prichard on Holmes street. Bible class tonight at 7 30. Sunday service at 9 30 communion at 1 am preaching Sunday at 11 am by the pastor.

Church of Christ Prichard J. C. i. Prichard Holmes Streets

Falls From Window Shock Worker at Plant

Frank Imms reported last night that Joe Clark a Black employee at the Mobile Abattoir plant in Prichard fell from the building second story while wrapping a cut finger. He was saved from further injury when a fellow worker grabbed him by the foot but his shoe came off and he hit the ground on his head.

Frank Imms Farst Joe Clark Mobile Abbatoir Prichard Clark

Captain D H Smith helps fund Nurses Training School

Captain D H Smith of the convict ship Success donated vessels and staff for a fund day at Mobile Infirmary. Tickets and turnstiles raised 9102.60 for a Nurses Training School, with Miss Mary Garner Tilney praising the effort. The Stecens ship will be open for visitors in Mobile today and tomorrow.

D. H. Smith Mobile Infirmary Mobile Infirmary Association Association Mary Garner Tilney Miss Tilney W.D. Stratton Smith

Carter and Shaughnessy Set for Best of Tri Bout

Arrangements are completed for Kid Carter of New Orleans and Pete Shaughnessy of Oklahoma Bear Cat to meet at Temperance Hall Monday night at 8 30 in a best of three falls bout. Carter recently won at Alexandria Louisiana while Shaughnessy defeated Soldier Jesse Smith. The prior Mobile match between them was fast and clean and promoters expect a large crowd.

Eejee Kid” Carter New Orleans Pete Shaughnessy Oklahoma Bear Cat Business Men’s Athletic Club Temperance Hall Kid Carter Temperance Hall Carter Alexandria Shaughnessy Jesse Smith Mobile

New York Urges Citizens to Plant Shade Trees

Park Commissioner Cabot Ward appeals to New York residents to plant trees to beautify streets and provide shade. He notes Manhattan has about 15 000 trees disappearing faster than they are replanted and proposes block unit efforts to organize planting. He endorses Oriental sycamore Norway elm and other species for streets.

Associated Press New York Cabot Ward Manhattan

Our Little Girl Croup Remedy Endorsed by Calpella Family

Subject to croup attacks, a Calpella mother notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures with one or two doses. The remedy is praised as pleasant, safe, non narcotic and dependable for croup.

F. C. Strong Calpella Cal Croup

Mother of Boy Found Drowned Prostrated by Grief

The body of Charles Edward Brooks was found drowned in Bayou Jonas by Jack Cleveland and identified by his mother Mrs. Florence Brooks of Richfield Springs New York at the Bienville Hotel in Mobile. The mother, overcome with grief, had planned to identify the body after traveling from Grand Bay. authorities hold the body pending relatives’ instructions.

Charles Edward Brooks Bayou Jonas Jack G. Cleveland Mobile Florence Brooks Richfield Springs New York Bienville Hotel Delchamps Crenshaw Undeng Company Young Brooks Theodore Ala Wards Coder Brooks Grand Bay Ferguson

American citizen amid Athens protest note on Baal Saffis case

Dispatches from Athens summarize a note to the Greek government dated December 24 from the American minister detailing the arrest of American citizen Baal Saffis as a revolutionary on December 2. Saffis allegedly faced coercion and threat of execution as he was moved outside the city before guards intervened and he was examined by several officers.

Smith Associated Press London Athens Amercan Baal Saffis Haw Saffia SaMs Ling Te Racks Severa Pringleok

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