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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1913

Page

2

Three Discharged on Charge of Perjury

Judge Henry Chamberlain discharged Fred Chigizola Tom Long and James Lott on perjury charges after the state failed to prove a case. Perjury witnesses testified at the hearing conducted by Assistant State Solicitor Tis ale Touart following Frank Farley’s arrest and jailing.

Fred Chigizola Tom Long James Lott Henry Chamberlain Tisale Touart Frank Farley Arte Bee Farley

Land Report on Warren Live Stock Company Sealed

Washington January 18 report says the Warren Live Stock Company controlled over 40000 acres of public land fenced in Wyoming in 1906. The Democratic majority on the expenditures committee adopted the finding with Republican opposition and no action recommended.

Washington Warren Live Stock Company F. B. Warren Wyoming Hopper Interior Department

Five Die in Madonna Steamer Boiler Explosion

Five persons were killed when an uptake boiler on the steamer Madonna exploded. A wireless despatch received last night at Fayal reported the incident and noted that the vessel was proceeding.

London Fayal Alsu

Mobile and Bay Shore train schedule announced

Mobile and Bay Shore division doubles daily service starting January 6. Trains leave Mobile at 9 15 a m 4 00 p m daily except Sunday and 8 35 a m 7 20 p m Sundays only. Arrivals at Mobile at 9 00 a m 2 20 p m daily except Sunday and 8 11 a m 6 46 p m Sundays only. City ticket office 23 South Royal street. H E Jones Jr general agent passenger department. Also store closure notice for 216 218 Dauphin with stock sale by Feb 1.

Mobile and Ohio Railroad Mobile and Bay Shore Division Mobile South Royal Street H. E. Jones, Jr

Great Remodeling Sale Opens at L H Meyer and Sons

L H Meyer and Sons announce a great remodeling sale starting tomorrow Friday. The advertisement urges customers to see today’s notice for details.

L. H. Meyer & Sons

Russian Grand Duke Is Stripped of Rank Over Secret Marriage

St Petersburg January 16. Grand Duke Michael brother of Emperor Nicholas is removed from his army rank and his property placed under a guardian for marrying secretly against the will of the emperor. An imperial manifesto relieves him as commander of the Chevalier guards and sets up guardianship under the emperor with estate administration by the imperial court. The action follows disapproval of his marriage to Madame Sheremetievskaia.

ST. Petersburg Michael Nicholas Chevalier Guards Imperial Court Madame Sheremetiecskaia

Burial Services for Mrs. George Wellman Held in Mount Vernon

Funeral services for Mrs. George Wellman were conducted Tuesday at the Mount Vernon Methodist Church with Rev. Grant officiating. She is survived by her husband three young sons her mother one brother four sisters and other relatives. Burial followed at Mount Vernon.

George Wellman Mount Vernon Ala Grant Calvert Wellman Mobile Charles Mahler Charles J. Mahler St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Lyon Magnolia Cemetery T. A. Leavitt I. T. Newberry George Goodbrad Frank McAllister R. Finch Dan Wainwright H. C. Hansen F. W. Dickerson Carl Eisenrich Martin Holbrook John Cooke R. P. Williamson

Mrs. W. K. Askue Dies After Illness in Mobile

Mrs. W. K. Askue aged 42 a Daphne Alabama native died Thursday afternoon at the Mobile Infirmary after several weeks illness. She is survived by her husband and other relatives. The remains were sent to Daphne by Roche Burke company for interment.

W. K. Askue Daphne Ala Mobile Infirmary Roche & Burke Company

Law and Equity Court Docket Highlights Jury Verdicts

In the Law Side Berney court judge T. F. Brownson the cases heard Thursday included T L Moore Co versus T B Moore Co with a jury verdict for the plaintiff for 10887 dollars and Rosanna Burdett versus C W Allen where the plaintiff took a non-suit with bill of exceptions. The court granted and denied parts of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company interrogatory responses and sustained demurrers to pleadings two and three in J E French versus Peoples Bank. Friday’s call lists B Fisher versus Harney Amusement Company and French and Co versus People’s Shoe Company among others. In the Circuit Court Judge Brown heard Sophia Lawton versus Preston Gibson with a verdict for the plaintiff for property described in the complaint and Friday’s call includes J H Lyons versus G W Sims et al twice.

Law and Equity Court Berney T. L. Moore & Co T. 8 Moore & Co Rosanna Burdett C. W. Allen W. H. Lewis Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company J. E. French Peoples Bank B Fisher Harney Amusement Company French & Co People’s Shoa Company Will Cunningham Allen Coleman Francis Tolliver Ve C. Holaborn Circuit Court Brown Sophia Lawton Preston L. Gibson J. H. Lyons G. W. Sims

Cardui aid praised by Miss Duff in Webster Springs

A Webster Springs reader recounts relief from three years of womanly trouble after using Cardui the woman’s tonic. After three bottles she feels renewed in health and weight and urges others to try it, citing extensive testimonials and offering guidance from Chattanooga Medicine Co. contact.

Webster Springs W. Va Agnes Duff

Seamen's Bethel Thursday Concert Plan

City notes a regular Thursday concert at Seamen's Bethel with vocal solos by Mrs. Henry Jones Mrs. J A Dickens Mr Albert Treadaway Mrs J C Sullivan Miss Doris Weil Mrs D G Campbell Miss Hilda Meyer and Miss Viola Gaines plus instrumental solo by Miss I Pearce. A Mobile Theatre fire report shows 6000 feet of hose used by twelve companies enough to cover twenty city blocks and only 150 feet of hose and a 20 foot ladder end of aerial truck No 4 were damaged.

Seamen's Bethel Henry Jones J. A. Dickens Albert Treadaway J. C. Sullivan Doris Weil D. G. Campbell Hilda Meyer Viola Gaines I. Pearce Mobile Theatre

Semmes School Improvement Association Meets on Hygiene

A meeting of the Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association will be held at the school Friday night at 7:80 o'clock. The discussion will focus on general hygiene in homes and schools to prevent epidemics and disease. Principal speakers are Drs. Toulmin Gaines and Van de Erve. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.

The Raphael Semmes School Improvement Association Toulmin Gaines van de Erve

Injunction Granted Against Citronelle Saloon Owner

Judge Safford Berney issued a preliminary injunction in law and equity court on Wednesday and it was served on Frank L. Allen, saloon proprietor in Citronelle Alabama, Thursday at 11 o’clock. Attorneys Webb and McAlpine for Allen filed notice of appeal to the supreme court. The appeal preserves Allen’s ability to operate unless further action is taken. Applicants for the injunction were Ww. H. Rowe and Hiram W. Macon.

Safford Berney Law and Equity Court Frank L. Allen Citronelle Ala Webb and McAlpine Allen Supreme Court Ww. H. Rowe Hiram W. Macon

The Joy of Getting Home TIZ Foot Bath

An old style ad promises a free trial of TIZ foot bath to remove corns bunions calluses and pain. It claims the product draws out poisons and offers ware free feet with a 25 cent box price in drug and department stores.

Man Arrested in St Elmo for Jail Break Aide Charge

Ed Cashier, a black man wanted in Pascagoula Mississippi on aiding prisoners to escape from the Jackson County jail in December was arrested Thursday morning near St Elmo Alabama by Deputy Sheriff Mansfield and jailed pending Mississippi officers’ instructions.

Ed Cashier Pascagoula Miss Jackson County St. Elmo Ala Mansfield

Perry Jenkins jailed for hunting without license

Perry Jenkins was committed to the county jail Thursday by Justice of the Peace James McMahon of Wheelerville precinct to serve ten days for hunting without a license.

Perry Jenkins Justice of the Peace James McMahon Wheelerville

Maryland Autoists Clash With Washington Over Tax

Washington launches a tax war on Maryland cars entering the district. Maryland responds with a graduated annual fee of five to twenty five dollars plus driver charges. Officials threaten arrests and heavy fines for untagged Maryland vehicles.

Washington District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Diplomatic Corps

Wives of Jamestown at Bijou Theatre attracts crowds

A Kalem two reel feature shown in Mobile depicts the Jamestown colony and Cromwell era England with scenes shot in Ireland and Jamestown Virginia. The plot follows Bryan O Sullivan later John Pierce who rescues Lady Geraldine and she is later brought to Jamestown as a wife amid sieges and drama. The program also includes Pathe Weekly world news views and a naval scene at Constantinople.

Mobile Jamestown Kalem Company Bijou Jamestown Colony England Oliver Cromwell Ireland Pathe Weekly Constantinople United States Roger O'Sullivan Geraldine Bryan O'Rourke Lady Geraldine America Bryan O'Sullivan John Pierce Virginia

Society Embraces Turkey Trot At Mid-Winter Cotillion

Mobile society formally recognizes the turkey trot at the Athelstan Club cotillion. Young unmarried men admit participating while noting it is not a shocking act. A campaign to popularize the dance follows recent performances at German Relief Hall and Mardi Gras preparations.

Athelstan Club Som

Fragmentary tale of recognition and love in cottage life

A woman, recognizing a bearded man as her husband through memories, plans marriage with an honest suitor. He shaves his beard, plays a loved tune on the flute, and the music rekindles past ties with Lady Geraldine. The scene hints at hidden identities and fortunes earned without keeping initial wealth.

Geraldine John Pierce Bryan O'Sullivan

Meyer and Song Remodeling Sale Opens Tomorrow in Mobile

The Greatest values ever offered in Mobile will await you tomorrow at the opening of L. H. Meyer and Song remodeling sale. Shoppers can expect deep discounts on home improvement items and popular fixtures as the store launches its seasonal event.

Mobile L. H. Meyer & Song Great Adéd

Store stock must go at once after forced vacate

The entire stock of the store at 216 218 Dauphin must go at once as we are forced to vacate by Feb. 1.

Dauphin

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