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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1915

Page

8

Baseball Today At City Park Weather Permitting

Baseball today at City League Park between Lewis 66 club and the Creams starts at 3 with Ed ward Lauzon pitching. Lineups include Lewis 66 Thomas Benedict Wagner Watson Berka Johnson Wil e Ponds Caine Finnegan Wiseman and Creams Erhardt Imland Ery Smith Townsend J Smeith Cazalas with Erhardt on the mound.

Lewis 66 Creams City League Park Edward Lauzon Lewis Thomas Benedict Wagner Watson Berka Johnson Wile Ponds Caine Finnegan Wiseman Erhardt Imland Ery Smith Townsend J. Smeith Cazalas

Secret tasteless liquor cure offered to women readers

A temperance ad hawks a silent, tasteless treatment to end a man’s craving for liquor. It claims safe, odorless use by any woman at home in tea or coffee, promises free trial coupons, and urges readers to act now.

Free Trial Package Offer for Golden Remedy

A reader requests a complimentary trial package by return mail to prove Golden Remedy claims. The note specifies recipient address details and a demand for secrecy, mentioning Br. J. W. Haines Company in Cincinnati and a wrapper to conceal contents.

Br. J. W. Haines Company Glenn Ridg Cincinati

Ex deputy Dixon held for Christmas Eve shooting

Stanley Dixon a former Prichard deputy was held to the city court under a $1 000 bond on an assault to murder charge arising from a Christmas Eve shooting at H J Quinley a railroad switchman Dixon called Quinley from his home and shot him in the stomach after Quinley reproved him for cursing in front of his wife Quinley testified he was wounded and Dixon offered no witnesses in his defense Mrs Quinley testified Dixon cursed her husband and returned with a revolver then shot him in the front gallery The case occupied court time with Dixon represented by Bart Chamberlain and the prosecution by H H and Robert E Goron

Stanley Dixon Prichard Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court H. J. Quinley Quinley Dixon Bart Chamberlain H. H Robert E. Goron

Building Permits in Mobile for Past Week

The weekly report by City Engineer Wright Smith lists total building improvements at 700 dollars. Permits issued include Estate J. Pollock for a brick room addition at Lawrence and Government streets for 500 dollars and J. C. Watson for an extra frame addition at Easton and Gayle streets for 200 dollars.

Mobile Wright Smith J. Pollock Lawrence Government Streets J. C. Watson Easton Gayle Streets

Mardi Gras Run Promises Southern Gala Event

The Mardi Gras run in Mobile draws entries from New Orleans and Alabama. Southern champion William Davis and five mile champion Osa Smythe are expected to race, with 40 to 50 Mobile participants and potential 100 plus starters from nearby towns. Harry Fitzpatrick and L di Benedette will assist. plans include Olympic style start and finish and race filming.

South New Orleans William Davis Young Men's Gymnastic Club Osa Smythe University of Alabama Mobile Mobilé Spring Hill Allege Barton Harry Fitzpatrick Southern Association American Athletic Union L. di Benedette A. Burnem Pensacola Y. M. C. A Mardi Grass Carnival Association A. E. Marriott Stockholm

Marriage Licenses Births and Deaths of the Past Week

The probate court issued marriage licenses for the week ending January 23 pairing individuals such as Jesse C. Hurdle with Mary Alma Hilburn and Roy G. Jones with Leila Talbert among others. Births list multiple families including Samuel O O and Lillie D. Brown and several couples. deaths record numerous males and females including Peter J. Gale George W. Martin and Florence F. Rea.

Probate Jesse C. Hurdle Mary Alma Hilburn Roy G. Jones Leila Talbert John Allen Celestia Walters Floyd C. Macon Thelma Kearley Frank Murphree Anna Byrne Macon Marion Massingill Marine Pugh Eugene Walter Muriel Selina Olson Christian Peter Jorgenson Bertha L. Kinney John Parker Simison Eva Leona Hopkins Barney Johnson Ella Mulier Joe Young Crannie Ann Everett Henry Gorr Grace B. Shupert William Nathaniel Harvey Robertsdale Ala Mary Gertrude Lisco Fort Worth Texas Dave Turner Deer Park Mamie A. Gleenin Citronelle J. E. Woodson Carrie Cotton Peter J. Gale George W. Martin William Jesse Bethea W. F. Sykes Frank Moore Robert Adams J. W. Cook William J. Branson Caroline Dunn Emma Vinus St. Clair Hattie Thompson Davis Annie Dumestre Florence F. Rea Laura Augusta Danne

Tug Vivian Rebuilt Here Is Launched as Ellis at Port Arthur

The tug Vivian rebuilt from stem to stern by Harrison Bros shipbuilders left for Port Arthur at noon under a new name Ellis. A crowd gathered on the docks to inspect the vessel and congratulate the builders on the fine work. The boiler, installed by Gulf City Works of Mobile, is oil burning and the boat was praised by inspectors as a fine piece.

Vivian Harrison Bros Port Arthur Ellis Otf Gulf City Works of Mobile

Holcombe Assists In Organizing Sheriffs

Sheriff William H. Holcombe assists in organizing sheriffs in a regional effort. Details remain limited but indicate collaborative action among law enforcement leaders.

Holcombe William H. Holcombe

Cure a Cold in One Day Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds featuring laxative bromquinine with a warning to read the labeled directions and price listed as 26 cents.

Divorce Actions and Alimony Requests From Two Couples

Mrs Alfreda Krudop files for divorce from Dr Harry Krudop in chancery court seeking alimony and custody of their daughter. They wed September 6 1904 and she alleges abandonment in November 1914. Laura Louise Chighizola also seeks divorce from John C Chigizola, married August 16 1906, citing assault and battery and non support with custody sought for their three children.

Alfreda Krudop Chancery Court Harry Krudop Laura Louise Chighizola Atore John C. Chigizola

Claude Young Arrested for Defaming Maudie Pierce

Claude Young was arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch and jailed on a defamation charge against Maudie Pierce. He was later released on bond after the incident occurred in the presence of Fred Fincher.

Claude Young Maudie Pierce Dennis Lynch Pierce Fred Fincher

Spring Hill to Host Y M C A Basketball Tonight in Mobile

The Spring Hill College and Y M C A battle at the association gym starts at 8 15. Spring Hill feints a strong lineup to counter the Y M C A which will field Cunningham Crawford Ash Ollinger Martin Midgett Steber Doyal Giblin Baumhauer. The contest marks Spring Hill’s second home game and adds to Mobile athletics excitement.

Mobile Spring Hill College Association Spring Hill Five Spring Hill Pensacola Cunningham Crawford Ash Ollinger Martin Midgett Steber Doyal Giblin Baumhauer

Harris Held on Fire Attempt Charge for Murray Barn

Norman Harris was held to await the February grand jury under $1,000 bond after attempting to set fire to William Murray's barn in Plateau. Judge Chamberlain ordered jail in default of bond. Harris was caught near Murray's barn with incendiary material.

Norman Harris Oif Chamberlain Inter Criminal Court William Murray Plateau Harris Murray

Branson Family Receives Aid for Jane Family Appeal

The Item reports Madame Tacon sent aid for the Jane family amid a recent appeal during the week. With seven donations recorded, the caravan of support struggles to meet needs as Mobile endures harsh weather and supplies remain scarce.

Branson Madame Tacon Jane

Grove's Tonic Promises Malaria Prevention and Vitality

An old advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Tonic as a general tonic that drives out malaria and builds the system. It targets adults and children as a true tonic and appetizer.

Grove

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