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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1914

Page

2

Cattle Tick Eradication Drive Draws Local Support

A. Maloney and Dr. C. A. Carey mobilize farmers and business leaders in Mobile and Baldwin counties to back a campaign for cattle tick eradication. A meeting at 10:30 Saturday will hear Carey outline dipping vat education and funding, with Cane Growers outlining a cooperative selling plan and strong local support from chamber committees.

Mobile Baldwin A. Maloney Chamber of Ways and Means Committee Ting Maloney C. A. Carey State Livestock Sanitary Board Cane Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means Carey Colonel Wier Ways and Means Committee Baldwin Counties Cowen Grand Bay F. H. Myers Union Church Joe Hatchett Irvington W. A. Cook Theodore Dudley B. Bolton Semmes Jerome Joiner Citronelle H. Reiderman Dawes E. A. Knapp Wilmer M. LcBaron Bay Minette L. T. Rhodes Robertsdale T. S. Simmons Atmore H. W. Currie Canoe J. Gordon Daphne Frank Mancl Fair- Tape TC. Stephens Delchamps W.H. Delchamps

Two Women Avoid Operations With Pinkham Remedy

Two women report relief from long standing female health issues after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. M R Karsch nick of Chicago and Mrs. J W Sherer of Dayton describe headaches, fatigue, and side pains improved, crediting the tonic and inviting others to seek confidential guidance from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.

Lydia E. Pinkham Dayton Ohio Jon J. W. Sherer Cass St

Mobile radishes outsize California in giant gift to Bryan

Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan will receive two giant Mobile radishes weighing 28 and 25 pounds. The radishes, grown by Alvin Japanese Nursery Company via S. Imura, are taller and heftier than a 12 pound California radish sent to Bryan. Imura exhibited a 30 pound radish but deemed the two Mobile specimens superior.

William Jennings Bryan Alvin Japanese Nursery Company S. Imura California Mobile County Golden West Imura Grand Bay Land Company Bryan

Catherine Frances O Connor dies after brief illness

Mrs Catherine Frances O Connor widow of Dominick O Connor died Monday night at 452 South Dearborn street after a week long illness. Born in New York City she was 66 and had lived in Mobile since age 12. A devout Catholic and longtime St Vincent church member she is survived by daughter Miss Catherine O Connor and two sons Thomas J O Connor and Charles W O Connor along with other relatives.

Catherine Frances O'Connor Dominick O'Connor South Dearborn Street New York City Thomas Flanley Mobile St. Vincent’s Church Catherine O'Connor Thomas J. O’connor Bank of Mobile Charles W.o'connor Baum Clothing Company

Funeral for Ambrose C Foley at St Matthew’s Church

Monday afternoon at 3 o clock the funeral of Ambrose C Foley was held at St Matthew s Catholic Church with Rev Fr J W Dunn presiding and was well attended. The body rested in Catholic Cemetery with many floral designs. Pallbearers were Benjamin Bishop Philip M Hall John P Sweeney Henry Vallanzano William O Connell and John Streiber.

Ambrose C. Foley St. Matthew's Catholic Church J. W Dunn Messrs Benjamin Bishop Philip M. Hall John P. Sweeney Henry Vallanzano William O'Connell John Streiber

Funeral for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Savage Conducted at Central Presbyterian

Rev D A Planck pastor of Central Presbyterian Church officiated at the Monday 4 pm funeral for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Savage from the family residence 878 Catherine Street. Burial followed at Magnolia Cemetery with pallbearers Ferris Irby Caleb Toxey Walter Toxey Guy Sherman Jesse Sherman and grandson Wheeler Burgett.

M. E. Savage D. A. Planck D. D Central Presbyterian Church Mary Elizabeth Savage Catherine Street Magnolia Cemetery Ferris Irby Caleb Toxey Walter Toxey Guy Sherman Jesse Sherman Wheeler Burgett

Chattanooga Baker Falls To Death On Walnut Street Bridge

William Barr proprietor of a large Chattanooga baking business plunged from the Walnut street bridge, reportedly after a skull fracture and temporary insanity. He left a family and property valued over 100000.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Walnut Street Bridge William Barr Barr

Dr Robinson Heads East for Virginia Mission Work

Dr W E Robinson former head of Baptist missionary effort in California spoke at the YMCA men’s meeting and will depart for Richmond Virginia after spending a week in Montgomery en route. He shared experiences from six years of California work and travels.

Robinson W. E. Robinson Baptist Missionary Work California Richmond Montgomery Virginia

Consumption Takes 350 People Daily

The article notes higher tuberculosis victim counts in cities due to more indoor workers and less sunshine. It explains tubercular germs attack when the body is weakened and urges using Scott's Emulsion with meals to keep blood rich and resistive, claiming cod liver oil warms and strengthens the body to prevent colds.

United States Nature Scott

Friedhoff girl says cruelty of father caused it

Morse granted bond of 5000 dollars after preliminary hearing in the recorder's court over the murder of Carl Friedhoff. Miss Eleanor Friedhoff testified the killing was self defense while her mother fainted and Mrs Friedhoff described finding her husband with a revolver. The courtroom heard threats against Friedhoff and Morse's plea of self defense was supported by Eleanor's account of events the night of the shooting.

Friedhoff C. King Morse Carl Friedhoff Recorder’s Court D. H. Edington Morse Leo Eldridge W. B. Bellingrath Eleanora Friedhoff Recorder's Court J. D. Atkins Mr. Friedhoff John E. Roth Roth Eleanor Friedhoff King Miss Friedhoff

City plans 1914 budget with deficits and various projects

The city proposes a 1914 budget showing receipts of 484 900 and expenditures of 494 080 with a 9 180 deficit. It earmarks 15 000 for parks 10 000 for drainage 5 000 for steel sheds plus 17 000 hospital improvement balance and bond interest and retirements totaling 49 320.

Pine Crest Meat and Milk Board of Health Peeveoe Pavesoe Eae Ske Ode North Drain Thaistate Eree Pooserewernvo Eeeertecewrase E. L. Richard See Maggie Martin Eliza H. Stone

The Rosary at Lyric Theatre Aims to Tackle Divorce

Amusements notice previews The Rosary a drama by Edward E. Rose at the Lyric Theatre. A priest shows patience and tenderness to illuminate marital unhappiness and restore love and peace in a disrupted home. Presented under Rowland and Clifford management.

Edward E. Rose Messrs. Rowland and Clifford Lyric Theatre

Campaign Phalanx Formed for Rep. George W. Taylor

A campaign committee for Congressman George W. Taylor of the First District was organized Monday night at the Battle House Parlor with James McPhillips as chairman and J. Blocker Thornton secretary. Endorsements were delivered by Stewart Brooks and others. the committee lists many local names and plans to expand and hold a general meeting soon with Taylor possibly in attendance.

George W. Taylor Parlor Battle House James McPhillips Palmer Pillans J. Blocker Thornton Stewart Brooks Mr. Taylor R. V. Taylor J. H. Webb Laz Schwarz Harry Pillans James H. Webb G. L. Smith E. G. Rickardy D. T. McCall P. J. Lyons A. P. Bush Frank Crenshaw H. T. Inge W. P. Gaines Herbert Turner E. W. Faith James K George Leatherbury S. R. Prince Adam Glass F. J. Yerger Tom Foster William N. Hunter 8. S. Murphy Robert Hunter Leo M. Brown Fred C. Scheible J. E. Duval Joe Kentz George R. Vaughan Paul Wilson B. B. Boone H. M. Hempstead George A. Mitchel E. A. Brunnier Godfrey Mer

Performance Times Set for Afternoon and Evening Shows

The schedule lists performances at 3 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. for the day, indicating two daily showings.

Free Concert At Mobile On A $500 Columbia Grafonola

A free Wednesday night concert at 7 30 features a $500 electrically operated Columbia Grafonola. Described as the first of its kind exhibited in Mobile, the device will play the February issue as per the Columbia supplement. No admission charged. SMITH PIANO CO. invites attendees at the Masonic Temple.

Mobile Columbia Supplement Smith Piano Coo Masonic Temple

English Carriage Co. Goes Out of Business

The English Carriage Company will wind up its affairs after creditors claim about 22 000. Receivables total 24330.01, stock on hand 25000, and indebtness 37474.55. Trustees chosen by creditors will run the business during liquidation. shares will return to stockholders afterward. H E Baxter, H H McCleland, and R P Pope named to lead and manage the process.

English Carriage Company H. E. Baxter Mobile Credit Men's Association H. H. McCleland R. P. Pope

California Syrup of Figs Promises Easy Child Relief

A home remedy advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle fruit laxative to cure a coated tongue and assorted stomach and bowel ills in children. It claims quick relief in hours with no griping and warns to buy only the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Laundry offers fly killers to residents on request

The American Laundry Co announces it has a large supply of fly killers available for delivery. Dr Mohr city health officer seeks to destroy the house before spring. Residents may call at the laundry or phone to request delivery by one of their wagons.

Mohr American Laundry Co

Ancient remedies claim May Apple Root laxative benefits

A vintage advertisement extols Apple Root among ancestral cures for bilious conditions. It promotes PoDoLax as a gentle bile loosener that cleanses the liver without griping, urging nightly spoons at bedtime and quick relief, promising a household staple for regular use.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia Grafonola Antics & Coal CO St. Francis St Mobile Radishes W. J. Bryan Frances O'Connor A. C. Foley Baker Him Taylor McPhillips Thornton Fletcher Castoria Chas. H. Fletcher English Carriage CO Norville Bros BERS City Bank & TruSt CO. Savings Department
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