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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1914

Page

14

AP Division Meets Here for AP News Meet

The Southwestern Association of the Associated Press will hold its annual meeting in Mobile on February 17 and 18. Melville E. Stone will address the gathering as guest of honor along with a roster of distinguished Southern newspaper leaders. A Mobile reception and entertainment committee is led by A. J. Parsons with mayor Pp. Lyons as vice chair.

Southwestern Association of the Associated Press Mobile Associated Press Louisville Atlanta New Orleans Memphis Alabama Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas-Texas- Oklahoma Association Melville E. Stone South Col. Thos G. Rapier New Orleans Picayune Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution C. P. J. Mooney Memphis Commercial Appeal D. D. Moore New Orleans’ Times-Democrat W. M. Clemens Birmingham News James R. Gray Atlanta Journal Frank P. Glass Montgomery Advertiser Col Robert Ewing New Orleans States M B. Morton The Nashville Banner E. A. Fitzgerald Vicksburg Herald Marshall Baflard New Orleans Item Robert T. Small David R. Barbee A. J.parsons Chamber of Commerce Pp. J. Lyons Erwin Craighead E. J. Buck Frederick I. Thompson D. R. Burgess William H. Armbrecht Harry T. Hartwell William Monk, Jr John C. O'Connell

Real Estate Transfers Show Modest Prices in Busy Week

A flurry of probate court real estate transfers last week attracted many county buyers, especially for country lands near Mobile. Multiple deeds show modest sums with entries like 30 dollars for Stephen O Connor to Cecil George and 1 250 dollars for Albert K Berg to Nell L Fulford, as developers predict big activity in February and March.

Mobile Stephen O’connor Cecil George Carrie M. Fisher W. N. Mobile Dev. Co R. E. Carrett North Mobile Henry Delany George Nissan Mobile Heights Lee E. Lee McVey Taylor Et al Wizard Co Gee

Ten years of unalloyed happiness ends in divorce suit

New York reports Mrs Elsie Whelen Goelet has filed for divorce from Robert Goelet after a marriage starting June 14 1904. Friends push reconciliation while a private referee may hear the case to shield details of the extreme cruelty charge.

New York Mutual Friends Robert Goelet Providence R. L

False Prosecutor Meets His Waterloo in Local Courts

Rene Bell and Lula Howard were fined five dollars or ten days for vagrancy. Gus Anderson faced a hundred ten day jail term for gaming after failing to pay a one hundred one dollar fine and costs. Other defendants included Charley Jones Dick Young Spencer Crowley Eli Collins Willie King Jim Hudson Thomas Smith John Jackson with varying penalties.

Rene Bell Lula Howard Willie King A. B. Allen Crichton Jim Hudson Thomas Smith Dog River John Jackson

Tailored suit patterns arrive at bargain price

Merchandise shows assorted patterns guaranteed in black and blue serge fabrics. Customer announces intent to pay two dollars and expects immediate availability.

Serge

Real estate transfers listed across multiple Mobile area parcels

Land deals record numerous sales and transfers in and around Pittsburg Semmes Semmes and Citronelle including 5 acres near section 18 township 6 south range 3 west to Marie Mayer 400 to Henry Delany Lot holdings in Mobile Heights Alexander Heights Semmes first addition to Semmes and North Mobile Development Co parcels in blocks 81 44 and 72 with amounts ranging from 1 to 160 dollars and 250 400 and 1300 cash with monthly terms noted.

N. Mobile Dev. Co E. A. Reed N. Mobile Charles E. Beckham William C. Paull S. R John E. Logan James Dunagan W. Joe Vincent John EB. Logan East Northeast Northwest W. Irvington Land Company Frank D. Partridge Rebecca Beckham Bayou la Batre F. E. Whesenhaut E. H. Bixler Wilson Kate L. Cooper A.” Schreiner Platt No North Mobile Development Company J. D. Proctor North Mobile Annas. Scott J. E. Hobart Stella F. Evans John White West St. Stephens Road Pleasant Avenue Toulminville W. K. Merrill Mark Lyons William D. Smith St. Stephens Road Norman Street Co-Operative Realty Company Stewart Brooks Fisher Track Grand Bay Lumber Me W. P. Mayer West Andrew Zimlich W. J James A. Stringer Zimlich & Strauss Mobile Roman Peterson F. W. Herrmann Wilson-Gabe Hills Woodruff John Johnson J. M. McCrary Fred W. Schultz John P. Wheeler Edna O. Thiery Bascomb Track John A. Fisch Augustine Mether Lawrence St. Anthony Pearl Matilda Kohn Harry Kohn Bay Side Oscar Collins Frank Chastang George W. Robinson Orilla Cory W. H. K. Erdman L. N. Erdman Margaret E. Pray Edgar L. Flexler W. James A. Stringer Edith M. Lewis Emma F. D. Bates Geo. Williams Bernoudy Hoover Verda Nwj A. Gilpin Marie L. D. Mayer H. S. Hoover Henry Delany Thos. T. Palmer Mobile Heights Pinehurst Benj. Toomer Maude Co. Adams Dauphin Place May Owens Mary Owens C. V. Shoub Mobile Hights Frank Cheng W. M. Caton Alexander Heights Pittsburg Son. Land Co Geo. W. Smith Pittsburg Land Co Semmes Laurence*Gray J. B. Williams Et al Pittsburg Southern Land Co Harriett J. Burgess Fred Cromer N.w S. E. Duff Alex B. Kaye N. R. Brown Part Neefs John A. Barr Evan White B. Barr Sub Citronelle Sallie Bosarge Minn Agee North Mobile Development Co W. BH. Bryant E. S. Tunstall Tompkins & Richerson

First Base Of English Woolens Cut High Cost Meaning

The phrase signals an initial price reduction on English woolen goods to lower costs. It implies efforts to offset high input or shipping expenses by trimming the base price. The context suggests a market move to boost demand.

Import Tariff Cut Lets Tailors Sell English Woolens at $30

The first bale of English woolens under the new tariff arrived in Mobile and was shown by Mr. Sidney Coan of Schutz & Coan as evidence that tailors can cut prices. He demonstrated a $45 suit could be sold for $30 due to the duty reduction from 55 percent to 35 percent ad valorem, noting stockpiled goods delay full consumer benefit.

United States Mobile Schutz & Coan Sidney Coan Coan Mr. Coan London Bond Mr. Coam

Julian to Hear Complaints Against Railroads in Mobile

Frank N. Julian of the Alabama Railroad Commission plans a Friday visit to Mobile to hear complaints about railroads. He will be available at the probate court from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM and notified Clerk Price Williams Jr. via letter.

Frank N. Julian Alabama Railroad Commission Mobile Julian Price Williams Jr

Considerable Contest for Davis Avenue Paving by Colored Community

Rev. J. G. Lewis urges paving of Davis Avenue and sidewalks as the city’s most popular colored street. He notes it is among the worst for travel and appearance and asks authorities to act. A petition is available at H. Rodger Williams Drug Store, Co. W. Peters and Co. Furniture Store, Gulf City Drug Store, C. M. Wilkerson, Knox Bros. undertakers, Johnson and Allen undertakers for signatures.

Davis Avenue Rev J. G. Lewis Rev. Lewis H. Rodger Williams Co. W. Peters and Co Gulf City C. M. Wilkerson Knox Bros Johnson and Allen

Marriage Licenses Issued In Weekend Ceremony List

Marriage licenses were issued on Saturday to Harry Payne and Lula King, Fadio Khourie and Sadie Kalil Zahara, J McKenzie Maye and Lillie Co Garrett, Charley Van Miller and Lola Moffett.

Harry Payne Lula King Fadio Khourie Sadie Kalil Zahara J. McKenzie Maye Lillie Co. Garrett Charley van Miller Lola Moffett

Demand grows urging daily loaf supply for a week

The text argues demand increases and suggests a course to order a loaf daily for seven days to see why demand remains high. It presents reasons for higher need and encourages trying the B order to observe the outcome.

Alumnae Association Annual Meeting at Convent

The Visitor Convent Alumnae Association held its annual meeting Friday afternoon despite inclement weather. Officers were re-elected and plans were set for gifts to the sisters and students, including satsuma for planting and an annual field day with basketball contests. An athletic fund was created with Miss Rosa Lyons in charge. After adjournment, members visited the sisters and enjoyed refreshments from the domestic science department.

Visitor Convent Alumnae Association C. P George W W. H.ebaugh Elizabeth Berry Helens. Holbrook A. H. Manson Rosa Lyons Visitation Convent

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