Atlanta Grays Planned Mardi Gras Escort Visit
Captain Charles A. Stokes of the Atlanta Grays confirms nearly 40 members will visit Mobile for Mardi Gras as escort to the king and queen. Don Farnsworth of Mobile’s Chamber of Commerce notes early acceptance and promises a fuller reply soon. The move follows the cancellation of the Cleveland Grays’ Southern tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix
Don Farnsworth
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland Grays
Atlanta
Stokes
Mobile
Ala
Atlanta Grays
Charles A. Stokes
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An ad describes women facing fatigue backache and headaches and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a boon and blessing. It claims the remedy from roots and herbs restores health to suffering women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Cohn Tailor Announces Spring and Summer Samples
Cohn the tailor invites customers to view latest spring and summer samples at 117 Government St. and St. Emanuel. He promises imported and domestic woolens, first class workmanship, and reasonable charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohn
the Tailor
Government St. and
St. Emanuel
Dedicate New Church Sunday at St Mary's Crichton
St Mary's announces the dedication of the new St Catherine of Siena church in Crichton for Sunday February 1 at 10 am with Bishop Allen presiding. Rev Patrick Turner will preach. the Holy Name Society plans to attend en masse. the church honors Catherine Long as chief benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Church
Crichton
Allen
Patrick Turner
Blessed Sacrament Church
Birmingham
St. Catherine of Siena
Catherine Long
St. Mary’s Holy Name Society
St. Mary’s School
Marked Coin Proved Illegal Sale of Liquor
Detectives and a patrolman arrested Henry Johnson Sunday on a liquor selling without license charge after a marked half-dollar was found in his pocket. A stool pigeon was used to buy liquor, yielding a pint and four half pint bottles. Alexander and Calee Taylor were also arrested as witnesses. The case goes to recorder’s court Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Burch and Lacey
Burch
Johnson
Alexander
Calee Taylor
Recorder’s Court
Polish land colonization plans near Calvert Alabama
M. L. Buczkowski, authorized by the United States Lumber and Cotton Company, will travel to Chicago for a week to recruit Polish farmers and their families to buy 40 to 160 acre plots near Calvert. He represents the Polish-American Investment Company and will appeal to wealthy Poles to finance the settlement. W Wonznick, with Buczkowski, is clearing a 40 acre farm and plans to bring his brothers to similar tracts this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Buczkowski
United States Lumber and Cotton Company
Calvert, Ala
Chicago
Buczkowski
Calvert
W. Wonznick
Mr. Muczkowski
Auto law arrests due for light violations and speeding
F. E. Courtney of 106 South Conception street and EK. W. Faith an attorney were docketed at police headquarters Monday on charges of operating automobiles without proper lights. J. B. Drago faced a speeding charge. Arresting officer was Motorcycle Officer L. S. Ludlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Courtney
South Conception Street
EK. W. Faith
J. B. Drago
L. S. Ludlow
Rates to adjust blackstrap shipping from Mobile in Louisville
Relatives of the Southeastern Freight Association meet in Louisville Kentucky on Monday to adjust blackstrap rates from Mobile to points including Chicago Kansas City Omaha Sioux City and other destinations. The Mobile and Ohio railroad attends with its general freight agent in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Freight Iff Association
Louisville
Mobile
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux City
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
General Freight
Dauphin Island to Have a Hotel
Material for a sixty room hotel is being assembled on Dauphin Island and transportation is by a large schooner between Dauphin Island and Mobile. J. M. Dewberry, head of the new development company, visited and began preparations to engage in wholesale fish and oyster business. An artesian well is rapidly progressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauphin Island
Mobile
J. M. Dewberry
Catcher Larry Brown To Rejoin Mobile Gulls Pitching Lineup
Special to The Item reports catcher Larry Brown will sign with the Mobile Gulls for the season in Montgomery on January 26. Brown, a well known and efficient catcher in the Southern League, plans to send his contract to Mobile Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Larry Brown
Mobile
Gulf City
Release sought for suspected murderer Johnnie Williams
Habeas corpus proceedings in the circuit court seek the release of Johnnie Williams alias Johnnie Jones on murder charges. He is alleged to have shot Willie Davis in a Conception street house near Bloodgood in November and disposed of the body in the river. Attorneys Webb and Mc Alpine represent the defendant. hearing set Monday at 4 PM before Judge Samuel B Browne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Williams
Johnnie Jones
Willie Davis
Conception Street
Bloodgood
Webb & McAlpine
Samuel B. Browne
Blockade on Fulton Road Reported by Sheriff
Sheriff T. T. Palmer was notified that unknown parties blocked Fulton road near Government street with a six by six timber, stopping cars. Small boys reportedly threw bricks at a motorist who removed the obstruction on Sunday. Deputy sheriffs are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Palmer
Fulton Road
Government Street
Enemies and Friends Intrude on a Man’s Peace
A reflection on how well meaning friends can overwhelm a man, leaving him wishing for stronger adversaries. The line suggests social pressure and the discomfort of constant companionship.
Fair as Aid to Settling Cut-Over Lands in Mobile
A Mississippi land prospectus argues the Mobile fair can attract northern home seekers to cut-over lands in south Alabama and Mississippi. It outlines fairs showcasing diverse crops, cheap land, favorable climate, and rail advertising to draw settlers and boost real estate and agricultural opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mississippi
Hattiesburg Commercial Club
Mr. Collier
Commercial Club
Texas
Oklahoma City
Mexico
Hattiesburg
Columbia Road
City
Mobile
Alabama
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Commissioner of Immigration of
Canada
Whistler News Highlights Local Lights And Labor Woes
The column recaps Mrs. Sarah Spicer and Mrs. Alice Tew recovering from illness, Mrs. G Lankford injuring a hand, and Mobile and Ohio shops rationing hours due to limited funds. It notes shop employees facing time off for eye injury and illness, upcoming Merry Minstrels practice, social visits, a surprise party for Mrs. Kernodle, and various local visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Spicer
Alice Tew
G. Lankford
Mobile
Ohio
Sallivan
Frank Therreil
Merry Minstrels
Nick Tew
S. J. Davis
Jackson
Ala
McClean
J. Davis
George Lyle
Lick Skillet
Lyle
Lucelia Kernodle
400 Club
Kernodle
Lillian Pringle
Dot Johnson
Warneta Alvarez
Mabel Hudson
Thelma Malone
Messrs
Malcolm Bossey
James Owen
Gary Long
Ross Morgan
Neander Cunningham
Elmer Cato
Raymond Alvarez
Frank Sheldt
Wilie May
Baggot
Will
Pringle
Fred Dolithe
Vinegar Bend
Willie Williams
Meridian
Miss
Vince Lacost
Carr Street
Lucille Fitgerald
First Street
Nina Gray
Effie Matthews
Lennis Price
Ruthelee Freeland
Eleanor Fitzgerald
Ella May Gosson
Edna Smith
Clauddine James
Maud Bowman
Roy Pullen
Charles Williams
Lee Davidson
Ross McPherson
Joe Manuel C
H. Spicer, Jr
Glynn Burdett
George Kohl
James Smith
Dan Hoffman
Julius Newell
Tut Johnson
James Williams
Ed Barry
Willie Spicer
Personalities Visit Mobile From Midwest and Detroit
Mr and Mrs C C Mumm of Minneapolis Minnesota stay several weeks at Battle House then travel to Irvington Alabama where Mumm pursues land development He is a grocery businessman and booster for Mobile County John F Robbins of Detroit Michigan visits friends Gordon P Kiser president of a wholesale shoe firm visits Mobile and lauds Wilson administration His Atlanta factory reports Southern buyers patronizing Southern manufacturers saving freight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Mumm
Minneapolis, Minn
City
Battle House
Irvington, Ala
John F. Robbins
Detroit, Mich
Gordon P. Kiser
Wilson
Atlanta
O Neal Confident on State Finances Amid Banking Aid Doubts
Montgomery Ala January 26 Governor O Neal declared that Alabama can finance the state without fear despite W P G Harding of First National Bank of Birmingham saying banking funds are no longer available. He said arrangements are nearly complete and he is not worried about funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
W. P. G Harding
First National Bank of Birmingham
O'Neal
Pensacola Widow Robbed but Money Recovered
Mrs. Mary J. Hammac, a widow and boarding house keeper of 181 West Romana, was robbed of 1487 dollars late Saturday. Police under Chief Sanders recovered all but about 300 dollars after a thorough house search, with denominations including 1920 in paper money, 425 in gold, and 2 in silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Mary J. Hammac
West Romana Street
Sanders
Hammac
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
Advert shows LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Druggists refund money if it fails. Features E W GROVE’S signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Thousands
Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as remedies for backache kidney ache and associated symptoms. An extensive testimonial from Mrs. A J Leibert of Mobile asserts lasting relief, with Foster Milburn Co as the U S agents and renewed proof of efficacy over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
A. J. Leibert
Palmetto St. Mobile
Ala
Doan
Foster-Milburr Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Morse to be arraigned Monday on Friedhoff murder charge
Preliminary hearing for C King Morse charged with the murder of Carl Friedhoff will be held Monday afternoon at 4. A large witness list and anticipated sensational developments are noted. Attorneys Chamberlain and Leigh represent Morse. Assistant Solicitor Touart will handle the state. Friedhoff’s friends have employed counsel for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. King Morse
Carl Friedhoff
Recorder’s Court
Chamberlain and
Leigh
Morse
Tisdale J. Touart
Friedhoff
Tener Willing to Test Killifer Case in Court
Philadelphia January 26 Governor John Tener president of the National league said he welcomed a test case to prove Catcher Killifer belonged to the Philadelphia club and that any agreement with the Chicago Federal league club was not binding The Phillies have a prior right on his services and the reserve clause secures it The Federal league is making no inroads on our circuit with only Tinker and Knabe as notable players remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John K. Tener
National League
Killifer
Chicago
Phillies
Outlaws
Tinker and Knabe
Foley Kidney Pills Adverts Claim Cure for Kidney Bladder Trouble
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as restoring normal kidney and bladder function and removing the cause of urinary irregularities. The copy asserts honest curative results and is attributed to Van Antwerp Drug Corp. advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Miss Nannie V Suggs Resigns to Join Two Firms
Miss Nannie V Suggs formerly stow and secretary at the Chamber of Commerce has resigned to accept a position with Serio Pentine Cup Company and Mc Hoe Company, which have created new openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie V. Suggs
Chamber of Commerce
Stow
Don Farnsworth
Seriopentine Cup Company
Mc Hoe Company
Oaks Smoke Tuesday Program At Dauphin Street Lodge
Mobile Branch No 1 of the Order of Oaks will hold a smoker for members Tuesday night in the lodge rooms on Dauphin Street. Refreshments will be served and an elaborate program has been arranged. attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaks
Mobile Branch No. 1
Order of
Lodge
Dauphin Street
Hyomei Offered as Quick Relief for Catarrh and Colds
Hyomei advertised as a quick, safe remedy for catarrh head colds and related throat and chest ailments. The full outfit costs $1, available at Van Antwerp Drug, with instant relief claimed and a money back promise if not beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Antwerp Drug
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Capt. Stokes
King Felix
Brass Kid
St. Cathererine’s
Dewberry’s Company
THE
GULLS
Whistler News
O’neal
Dod
City Bank & Trust Vo
Tener
Dr. Leonhardt
R. Leon Co
Norville Bros
St. Francis St
Old Shell
Carlin Street
Duggan&Taylor
North Royal
Bowab Bros
Windsor Hote
Cafe Royal
Monterey ST. Bargain
Monterey Street
Government St
On Price
Morrill & Lyons
ST. Francis
D. Copeland & Son
ST. Michael Street
Ain
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