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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1914

Page

2

Cullen Veteran Fireman Dies After Illness

Captain Richard Dick Cullen age 61 longtime city fireman died Sunday after noon at his home 206 Canal street after illness of several days. He joined the department in 1896 and worked with Hose Company No 2 then Hook and Ladder No 4. Survived by wife an aunt Mrs Ann Richardson and nieces. Funeral Tuesday with public burial. Mayor Pat J Lyons and fire department officials praise his faithful service.

Richard Ann Richardson Cullen Mobile Pat J. Lyons

Indigestion Relief Praised by Peruvian Resident

R F Erwin of Peru Indiana reports an indigestion attack last winter with biliousness and constipation. He says Chamberlains Tablets helped him right away after one bottle. For sale by all druggists Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

R. F. Erwin Peru Ind Chamberlain van Antwerp Drug Corp

Two Universities Sever Relations

The University of Virginia and Georgetown University announce the severance of athletic relations over breaches of an eligibility agreement. The break ends annual football games and all other contests, shocking university and society circles amid long-standing tensions.

Associated Press Charlottesville University of Virginia Georgetown University Albert Lefevre Georgetown Lefevre Virginia

Special meeting of St Matthew's men tonight

A note states a special meeting of the men of St Matthew's parish at the rectory tonight at 7 30. The rest of the text comments on speaking too much and overcharging at hotels and exaggerating danger, with no additional event details.

St. Matthew's Parish

McCombs Named for New York Court of Appeals Seat

Governor Glynn reportedly selected William F. McCombs Democratic national chairman to fill a vacancy on the New York Court of Appeals. McCombs visited Albany’s People’s House recently and may have been invited to accept the post.

New York William F. McCombs Glynn Court of Appeals Thene McCombs People’s House Albany

Harte Leads Sunday Meetings for Mobile Transit Workers

A. C. Harte spoke to Mobile street car conductors and motormen at their Government street hall, with Sunday sessions at 9 15 am and a 400 person Y M C A auditorium audience. Federation arranged meetings for the next weeks and he noted the Students Volunteer Movement convention in Kansas City. Professor J H Weinand provided music.

Mobile Government Street A. C. Harte Harte Church Federation Students’ Volunteer Movement Kansas City J. H. Weinand

Vessels Report Wreckage in Gulf Waters

Government hydrographic office reports wreckage in the Gulf on January 14 near 27 9 N 85 15 W from a medium sized vessel Caeser US S McLean 160 miles SW of Tampa. Earlier on January 8 near 24 81 50 N W the crew passed ties and a 12 foot plank from Br ss Be sparza Mader second officer McWhinnie 70 miles south of the Florida Keys.

Gulf Government Hydrographic Office Caeser U.S. S McLean Tampa Besparza Brss Mader McWhinnie Florida Keys

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted For Skin Ailments

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for frost bite pain and healing of chapped skin and eczema. Claims quick relief for ears fingers toes lips and other skin issues with a 25 cent price and mail order from H Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.

Bucklen H. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Mobile Observes Lee and Stonewall Jackson Birthday Day

Mobile groups including the Daughters of the Confederacy and Confederate Veterans mark the anniversaries of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson with a joint program at the Y M C A Harte Auditorium. Veterans are invited to join a parade from the Armory to attend the event with a formal program featuring recitations music and speeches.

Robert E. Lee Stonewall” Jackson Mobile Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederate Veterans Mobile Post No. 2 Electa Semmes Colston Harte Semmes Camp United Confederate Veterans G. A. R. Veterans Armory Hall J. J. Powers William Wilson United States Army and Navy Armory Daughters of the Confederacy Gardiner Tucker Apollonia Manson J. O. Dickens Lee Towner Randolph Leigh Alabama Division C. J. Torrey Effie Rosen Gabriella Barnet Gardner Alice Dyas Mr. Chilton Mrs. Hays

Lee Birthday Observances Shut Virginia Banks and Shops

Richmond and the South marked the 107th anniversary of General Robert E. Lee with a holiday. Banks, schools, and many plants closed as Confederate Veteran groups read Lee's farewell address to the Army of Northern Virginia.

Associated Press Richmond South Virginia Robert E. Lee Lee Army of Northern Virginia

Nashville Observes Robert E. Lee Birthday in Schools

Tennessee marks General Robert E. Lee birthday with observances across Nashville. Daughters of the Confederacy oversee school displays and a portrait at the state library. A memorial meeting at First Presbyterian Church will feature Dr. H M Hamill and Mrs Elizabeth Fry Page. Crosses of honor will be awarded.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Robert E. Lee Tennessee Daughters of the Confederacy State Library First Presbyterian Church H. M. Hamill United States Confederate Veterans

Lee Birthday Exercises to Honor Confederate Veterans

In Memphis on January 19 the Confederate Historical Association hosts Lee birthday events this afternoon. The program ends with presentation of crosses of honor to several Confederate Veterans.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Robert E. Lee Confederate Historical Association

Pratt City Minister Joins Tabernacle Church

The Rev. J. E. Barnes former pastor of Pratt City’s First Baptist has accepted the call to Tabernacle Baptist Church and will preach both services next Sunday in Mobile as his home. The Rev. J. L. Hall at Tabernacle switched his planned sermon to Christ Weeping Over Jerusalem.

J. E. Barnes First Baptist Church Pratt City Tabernacle Baptist Church Barnes Mobile J. L. Hall Tabernacle Church Christ Jerusalem

Seventy Boys Benefited at Detention Home This Year

Annual report by L H Putnam details 1913 work at Mobile Boys Detention School. Seventy boys processed with only one incorrigible case sent to Reform School. earnings totaled $398.11 with $303 spent by boys on clothing and needs. twenty plus per month average, fourteen homeless, seven runaways. summer camp held. donations and community support noted.

Mobile Boys Chuir L. H. Putnam County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners Putnam Board of County Commissioners Board of City Commissioners Board of Directors Boys, Club Corporation Board of Managers Reform School Hagan Southern Commercial Congress Captain Eldridge City Hospital Mobile Infirmary Sheriff's Department J. J. Peterson O’gownn Winthrop Chapman Dawson Roe Roe Drug Company

The Price She Pays

A condensed old column notes the toll on American women from modern demands. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a simple remedy offering relief from backache headaches nervousness and other health complaints.

Lydia E.ham

Oystermen See Potential Doubling of Association Membership

A mobile Alabama delegation attended a Dauphin Island meeting of the Alabama Oystermen's Protective Association. The group shows enthusiasm for rapid membership growth and plans further meetings in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Officers praised efforts to repeal onerous laws as members urged sacrifice for the industry. President A I Jones spoke, with remarks by A Balladares John Lores and W H Hold emphasis on unity. A next meeting is scheduled for Bon Secour and Palmetto Beach on January 45.

Alabama Oystermen's Protective Association Dauphin Island Mobile Baldwin Counties Herron Bay A. I. Jones A. Balladares John F. Lores W. H. Holcdmbe Union Fish and Oyster Co Bon Secour Palmetto Beach

Directors' First Meeting Tuesday at Mobi Chamber

The first regular meeting of the Mobi Chamber of Commerce board convenes Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the chamber rooms. President Parsons aims for full attendance as committees may be announced and the ensuing year's budget will be presented. L S Dunlap resigns from the board and a replacement is expected.

Mobi Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerc Farnsworth King Parsons Pasons L. S. Dunlap Dulap Th Chamber of Commerce Mr. Dunlap

Courts and Banks Suspend Business During General Holiday

Probate court and the criminal court suspended business Friday. A short session was held of the law and equity court. The circuit court opened and adjourned Sunday hours were observed at a post office. Carriers made full delivery and the naval window remained open from 9 to 1. Every bank in the city suspended business for the day due to the general holiday.

Probate Court Interi Criminal Court Law and Equity Court

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