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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
9
Mrs Ida Garrison followed her 16 year old daughter Alehe to Pensacola and joined the troupe. police detained the girl in Atlanta after she ran away, but the mother later appeared and both returned to the company.
Q Ban Hair Color Restorer darkens gray hair naturally and evenly. Sold by Wah Antwerp Drug Co Mobile Alabama, 70% bottle for 6 50c. Out of town buyers supplied by mail.
James Gibboney of the Atlantic and Mexican Gulf Steamship Line announces resumed fort nigh tly sisal shipments from Progress Mexico to Mobile. The British steamship Wolf, in Mexican waters, will operate in the new schedule sailing from Mobile on February 7, with returns every two weeks carrying sisal.
Seecens Press reports the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues arbitration board issued several actions. Claims Allowed include George J Needles against the Georgia Alabama League and W P Bales against Memphis. Disallowed claims involve P O Murphy against Norfolk and George Jo against Bristol. Grady Bowen was awarded to Americus, Georgia.
A Melbourne dispatch reports Mme Lillian Nordica remains ill but improving slightly after falling ill with pneumonia following her ashore in the Gulf of Papua from the Tasman steamer. Her condition was first announced as unsatisfactory but shows slight improvement.
A Madison Lake Minnesota case shows Eckman's Alterative aiding recovery from repeated lung hemorrhages after 1908 to 1910. Paul Fasnacht weighs 165 pounds after treatment, reporting restored health, appetite, and sleep. The remedy is claimed to aid throat and lung affections and is sold by druggists without narcotics.
In courts, Equity side adjourned to Monday morning. Sorensen v Fria toe et al order of publication. Thompson v Thompson decree pro confesso. Rabby v Rabby testimony ordered. McDonald Grocery Co. v Lauren dine set for February 4. Circuit docket reports verdicts for Zimmern’s Coal Co. against French for 600.50 and against Stonewall Ice for 339.64. A motion docket follows with multiple civil actions listed for Saturday.
An old home remedy claims sage tea mixed with other ingredients restores dark hair color and covers gray. Instructions advise applying with a brush strand by strand, leaving overnight for gradual darkening and a shinier, thicker appearance.
Federal authorities seize and hold as evidence under the pure food act a range of adulterated items. San Francisco Berkeley and Portland report eight and a half cases of tomato catsup. 300 bags of beans in Baltimore. 27 barrels of tomato pulp in New Orleans. 94 bags of nut meats in Philadelphia. 15 boxes of macaroni in Baltimore. a cargo of tomato pulp in Chicago.
An man claiming to be Howard C. Williams, a former Camden New Jersey councilman, surrendered to St. Louis police to be sent back to Camden for forging checks in 1911. He said he had been a fugitive for over two years and needed to see his wife.
Mrs Eliza H Parsons aged 64 native of England and Mobile resident of over sixty years died after weeks of illness at Lan e seven north of Spring Hill avenue. Survived by five children and other relatives. Funeral Friday at 4 PM Magnolia cemetery. William H Stimpson 38 Mobile resident died at father in law C D Henderson's home on Government street loop. Survived by wife two small children and many relatives. Miss Fannie Williams 22 former Mobile resident died Thursday in El Paso Texas. Remains to Mobile likely Sunday night. Funeral to be held at 657 Canal street residence of Mrs Emma Shattuck Monday or Tuesday. Surviving family includes mother, three brothers William T H George K Williams of Atlanta, and other relatives. The funeral arrangements are to be decided.
The funeral for Walker Scott Sweetser was held Thursday at 2 p.m. from his mother in law Mrs. Louisa Schneider's residence and St. Marys Catholic Church. Father McLaughlin of Spring Hill College conducted the services with a delegation from the Mechanics Relief Association present. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers included J. F. Spach, W.G. Peterson, J. A. Torrance, Lee, Edward Hogan, John Wacker, John Welsh, Wilson McCreary, George Schafer, Oscar Sweetser, and Joseph Schafer.
The article argues rival bakers focus on accusations rather than product quality and efficiency in bread rising. It notes many powders lose strength after storage, especially Straight Phosphate varieties, rendering them nearly useless for leavening bread.
The steamship Charles Cosgna, praised as the handsomest excursion steamer in Southern waters, has finished repairs at the gunary docks and will move to city wharves Saturday afternoon for public inspection. Visitors may board at 3 p.m. A 170 foot by 64 foot vessel with four decks and a 1000 passenger capacity features a 100 seat dance floor. After repairs, the Cessna will host an excursion up the river and down the bay Sunday afternoon.
Charles Haysen was arrested Friday by Deputy Sheriff C BE Brannan on a charge of assault and battery and locked up in the county jail. He posted bond to appear in the Inferior Criminal court. F G Knight of Prichard Alabama is the complainant.
Imperial Sugar Company's large mill and warehouse at Sugarland Texas were destroyed by fire shortly after midday. Loss estimated at 300000 dollars with 225000 dollars covered by insurance. Origin of the fire not yet determined.
Frank Austin, arrested by Officer Guy Jarvis, charged as dangerous and suspicious, arraigned in the recorders court Thursday afternoon. The case continued until January 30. Witnesses say he entered T. G. Bush Grocery Company store and hid behind sacks until found.
Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s yacht Warrior, with the owner and several guests aboard, was rescued after a week at sea and went ashore during heavy seas. Wireless despatches report the vessel still holding out against continued battering as rescue efforts proceed.
Preparations for a two day inspection by the United States Army and General J. B. Scully are under way in Alabama. Three infantry companies participate in tri weekly drills to ensure readiness. A noncommissioned officers school is scheduled alongside the events.
A health ad extols Dodson's Liver Tone as a vegetable remedy for constipation sour stomach and lazy liver. It claims guaranteed satisfaction by all druggists with a money back offer 50 cent price and emphasizes safe non dangerous effects compared to calomel. Several lines praise relief and vitality from using the product.
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