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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1914

Page

3

Delchamps Files for Third District Revenue and Road Post

Former Mobile County deputy Delchamps, now working to guard oyster reefs, has announced his candidacy for the third district revenue and road commissioner. He joins Frank Matlock of Grand Bay and incumbent S Palmer Gaillard in the race.

Delchamps W. H Sonny” Delchamps Mobile County Delechamps Frank Matlock Grand Bay S. Palmer Gaillard

Mobile Cotton Mills Elects Officers

At a Thursday stockholders meeting of the Mobile Cotton Mills the following officers for the year were elected: John Quill Murray Wheeler M. W. Dunlap A. G. Quinn A. L. Staples L. Hammel John Douglas C. P. Dumas The directors then elected M. W. Dunlap president C. P. Dumas vice president John Douglas secretary and treasurer.

Mobile Cotton Mills John Quill Murray Wheeler M. W. Dunlap A. G. Quinn A. L. Staples L. Hammel John Douglas C. P. Dumas

Mobile Nursery Company forms to push Satsuma growth

The probate court records the Mobile Nursery Company with 200 shares at 100 each. J B Dortch presides with F R Murray as vice president H B Crocker as secretary treasurer. Stockholders include Dortch Hubbard Pep pers Murray Stanard. nurseries report 1 600 000 Satsuma trees ordered split between Mobile and Baldwin counties. banana importers join industry signaling joint handling of fruits.

Satsuma Mobile Nursery Company Hubbard-Zemurray Steamship Company Mobile J. B. Dortch Ashbel Hubbard E. D. Peppers F. R. Murray George T. Stanard Baldwin Counties Don Farnsworth Chamber of Commerce

Don’t Let a Cold Settle On Your Lungs

A cold left untreated can become lung trouble. Eckman’s Alterative is touted as beneficial. A Pleasantville New Jersey case describes a severe winter lung infection improving after using the remedy, with a claim of restored health and recovered appetite. The ad claims long-term effectiveness for throat and lung ailments and notes no narcotics, urging inquiries at regional druggists or Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for a booklet.

Eckman Pleasantville N. J Geo. M. Bates Quest Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Prosperity Dinner Planned in Mobile with Fairfax Harrison

Mobile plans a Prosperity Dinner similar to Memphis event held Thursday night. Fairfax Harrison of Mobile and Ohio and Southern railroads may attend. date to be set in February after Harrison confirms arrival. Farnsworth announces dinner. Memphis reportedly successful with 400 guests.

Mobile Memphis Fairfax Harrison Mobile and Ohio Southern Farnsworth K. V. Taylor Mobile and Ohio Railroad Mobile C. Ofc John M. Tutner Business Men's Club of Don Farnsworth Chamber of Commerce Business Men's Club Ala John H. Tutner Business Men’s Club Tenn South Don. Farnsworth Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Two Ask Damages for False Arrest in Court

In a law and equity court session on Thursday Louis Reese filed suit against Wiley Orr and others seeking $1,000 damages for alleged false imprisonment after a trespass warning. Reese was tried and the case was dismissed. Dave Carroll also filed suit against Frank Nordon for $1,000 damages claiming a false arrest on the charge of being a dangerous and as a.

Law and Equity Louis Reese Wiley Orr

Boosters Clash With Law Over Pole Posters In Mobile

In Mobile the Boosters Club banner campaign sparked legal trouble as slogans on poles drew police attention. Minor boys climbed poles to replace cards, while Major Tebbetts plans to seek a legal explanation from Recorder Edington about posters on utility poles being decorative and forbidden.

Mobile Mobile Boosters Club Smal Negro Boys Major Tebbetts Edington Tebbets

Parisian Sage Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure

An advertisement urges husbands to use Parisian Sage to halt thinning hair and dandruff. The tonic is described as a 50 cent solution effective after a few applications, claimed to stop scalp itching and promote new growth for men women and children. The copy stresses timely use and repeated applications until thick and healthy hair returns.

Van

Walcott Named Head of Boys Detention School

At a Battle House meeting of a special committee representing the directors and lady managers, Walcott was recommended as superintendent of the Boys Detention School after S H Putnam resigned to pursue work in Florida. The transfer follows expressions of regret from both boards and aims to maintain steady Detention School operations. The session also planned talks with city and county commissioners to renew the annual agreement keeping delinquents in the school rather than prison. Attending were George Fearn Jr, B J Buck, David H Edington, Mrs J St George Tucker, Mrs Henry Forcheimer, and John C O Connell.

Battle House Walcott S. H. Putnam Florida Putnam City and County Commissioners George Fearn, Jr B. J. Buck David H. Edington City Recorder J. St. George Tucker Henry Forcheimer John C. O'Connell

National Bank Call Reports January 13 Condition

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of national banks' condition as of January 13. City boosters plan to use red poster signs to advertise Mobile’s growth toward a 100000 population by 1920. Boosters may be charged a small rental, possibly five dollars, for pole usage over the past two days.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Pbut Mobile

Mrs Rowzee to be returned to Atlanta

Mrs Rowzee a 15 year old married girl and principal witness against Harry M Davis of Birmingham is to be taken back to Atlanta Georgia Saturday and placed in the keeping of her parents. A deputy United States marshal will accompany her home.

Darken Gray Hair with Q-Ban Remedy Advertisement

An advertisement promotes Q-Ban for darkening gray hair to look younger and vigorous. It claims quick restore of original luster, non staining formula, and benefits for hair growth, dandruff, and scalp itching. Sold in 7 ounce bottles for 50 cents by Van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Alabama with mail orders available.

van Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Ala

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Oola Dauphin Street Tad Mobile Cotton Mill Japan Henry C. Meyer Dauphin and Scott Streets Bradley Girl Delilah Bradley Foster S. P. Gaillard Gaillard & Mahomer Harry E. Bradley Leigh & Chamberlain B. B. Chamberlain Chamberlain Pemberton C. J. Gayfer & Co Mobile’s Gayfer Onehalf Pric Aniu Elieves Awa A. J. Senton Care Item Office
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