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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1913
Page
10
Milly York reports customs data showing imports at 1.046 billion for the year ending yesterday, a new high amid expected tariff revision. Domestic exports rose to 911.66 million, foreign exports 17.06 million, with prior year totals of 995.13 million and 789.43 million respectively.
Burnett Bagwell aged eighteen and a half died at his home on Selma street after a lingering illness. He was the son of Joseph L and Anna Bagwell and leaves relatives. Remains sent to Ovett Mississippi for interment. Angeline Buck McGuire funeral held at 3 pm from 307 George street with Very Rev Gardiner C Tucker officiating. Buried Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers Louis Ravier Matt Bryant George Muntz E L Cahall Thomas J Burns Joseph Hynde.
Osmond P Durant, a noted timber inspector, died after a lingering illness. He was 68 and resided on Government and Topic streets. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from that residence, and he is survived by his wife three daughters and other relatives.
In city court Tuesday sentence was handed to several convictions. Petit larceny: Isadore Benson Walter Gamble three months hard labor. Grand larceny: Frank Whitten two years Dewey Johnson one year and one day Cornelius Steper same Edward Phillips four years appeal to supreme court execution stayed Robert Hurry two years appeal execution stayed Arthur Garner eighteen months Charles Grant one year Nathaniel Cooper two years. Burglary James Walker thirteen months penitentiary. Concealed weapons Dorsey Tanne hill three months hard labor. Selling liquor without a license William Motley fifty dollar fine or thirty days hard labor Thomas Cameron fifty dollar fine or thirty days in jail.
Miss Minnie Fisher performs a daring act tonight at Monroe Park sliding suspended by her teeth along a cable from the water tower to a point 400 feet away. The sensational show draws crowds as she traverses the high line in a bold riverfront display.
In Mobile Court Equity docket Wilson Dean and others move to dismiss against Wm Abrams and others set for July 7. Louise Mertz and others obtain published testimony against Joseph Manning and others. Charles D McGraw and others reset for July 7 against John B Verneuilie and others.
Chancellor presides as cases set in July. Henry J. McCarty vs Stephen Mer Carty et al. listed for July 7. Wm. M. Mastin vs C H Mastin Jr et al on July 2 on exceptions and motion. Lila Ardoyne vs John B Ardoyne listed for July 2. 7m M Mastin vs C H Mastin Jr et al also noted for July 2.
Ask your druggist about Dodson's Liver Tone a mild vegetable remedy for constipation sour stomach and lazy liver. A large bottle costs 50 cents with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
About one hundred thousand dollars was paid today by Montgomery banks to stockholders as semi annual and quarterly dividends. The First National Bank declared 4 percent on 1 000 900 capital, $40 000. Exchange National 4 percent on 306 000 capital, $12 000. Fourth National 4 percent on 500 000 capital, $20 000. Farley National 1 12 percent quarterly on 200 000, $3 000. Alabama Bank and Trust 2 percent on 300 000, $9 000. Sullivan Bank and Trust 2 12 percent on 150 000, $6 250. Union Bank and Trust 4 percent semi annual. All banks report strong first half 1913 business and optimistic outlook for the next six months.
Advert reads that fretful children become healthy by ridding worms. Describes symptoms like grinding teeth and thirst, and touts Kickapoo Worm Killer candy lozenge as expelling worms. Claims long use cures children. urges purchase from druggists or by mail. price 25c. Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia and St Louis. Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Montgomery Alabama July 1 Both the supreme court and the court of appeals adjourned for the summer and tribunals take vacations until November. Judges John Pelham and E P Thomas of the court of appeals leave July 12 for New York by steamer and a trip up the Hudson Thousand Islands Montreal and the Lakes of Champlain and George. They will be away three or four weeks with their wives in the party also W W Hill a lawyer and G A Thomas a Montgomery business man and their wives.
Hardaway Young convicted of embezzlement from Southern Hardware and Supply Company. A motion for a new trial was heard by City Court on Tuesday and a continuance granted until Saturday to resume proceedings. Young remains jailed and is said to be in good spirits.
Mountain Creek Ala July 1 The Fourth of July program at the Old Soldiers Home includes a brief address and songs by Mountain Creek Baptist church participants led by Mr Samuel Andress. Six elderly residents will sing old time music. Mayor C A Guinn oversees the event. Citizens are invited and urged to bring lunch baskets. round trip tickets available for nearby residents.
City notes report Barton Academy alumni from the classes of 1912 1918 and 1914 are asked to gather in the music room Thursday at 6 p.m. The boiler shop dispute at Whistler Mobile and Ohio is resolved after a conference with officials and workers return to duties. Traveling Passenger Agent T J Turrentine of the Queen and Crescent Road based in Meridian Miss visits the city to conduct business.
R B Turner discharged after Monday arrest on cruelty to animals by Hum an Officer J S Ducourneau. John Williams pleaded guilty to three burglary charges and was bound over to the city court grand jury under 500 bond in each case. Henry White held on good behavior bond or fifteen days hard labor. Jeems Williams sentenced to fifteen days hard labor.
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York says Dr King s New Life Pills are the king of all laxatives and a blessing to his family. They help constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia. Get a box and get well. Price 2 cents. adv. Drug Corp.
Dr. Malcolm B. Burke of Montgomery head of the Greek department at the University of Alabama spent Monday in Mobile en route to Cuba for an extended vacation. Mrs. Emma Stallworth formerly of Mobile arrived from Chattahoochee to spend her vacation with her sons Fred and Cary Stallworth of Chapman who will join her there for a short visit.
A major storm swept eastern Covington and western Coffee counties Sunday evening causing widespread damage. Homes and crops suffered with trees and power lines down, a dwelling destroyed by lightning near Opp, and extensive road blockages from fallen timber.
A list of 11 to 12 frame houses and cottages offered for sale or rent includes 7 room, 6 room, and 4 room dwellings with multiple locations such as W Indiana Ave Cedar Church Sts S Spring Hill Ave Reed Ave New Hamilton Monterey St Monroe St Delaware Marine St Fil mira St and a five acre property at Spring Hill. Prices show a $1 700 asking price with $250 cash and balance $20 monthly for one entry. Some homes are described as modern and with servant or stable facilities.
The post office department announces that ordinary stamps may be used on parcels post packages and that parcels post stamps may be used for ordinary mail, effective July 1 1913. After current supplies run out no new parcel stamps will be printed and due stamps will cover unpaid postage.
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