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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1913

Page

3

Gettysburg veteran returns in ragged relic suit

Alexander Hunter of Virginia, wearing a tattered gray uniform with a bullet hole, revisits Gettysburg fifty years later. A former Black Horse Cavalry member, he attracts strong attention as he tours the town in his worn regalia. Captain W. H. Fleig of House—is noted among the oldest veterans present.

Alexander Hunter Virginia Gettysburg Herries Black Horse Cavalry W. H. Fleig Hous

Resinol Soap Promises Clear Skin and Healthy Hair

Resinol Soap claims to improve skin and hair by using its Resinol medication to prevent redness roughness pimples and dandruff. It argues ordinary harsh soaps aggravate conditions and promotes daily use for cleansing and refreshing lather with purity and a wholesome odor. Trial size offered free from Dept. 1-A Resinol Baltimore Md.

Resinol Baltimore

Veterans and coincidences mark Gettysburg encampment visit

In Washington January field reports tell of Civil War veteran Captain Fleig who served in the Confederate navy and the 82 year old John Francis Key of Pikesville Maryland a Confederate veteran visiting Gettysburg. A striking meeting occurs between two men named John Carson from Burlington New Jersey and Burlington North Carolina both sides of the war. Civil War nurses also reunite in a house on the main street during the encampment.

Ton Texas Fleig Gettysburg Francis Scott Key John Francis Key Pikesville Second Maryland Infantry Key John Carson Burlington N J Jersey Carson

Child Dies From Rattler Bite Near Centerville

In Bibb County Alabama Lowery Clifton three is dead after a rattlesnake bit him in the River Bend area eight miles northwest of Centerville. The boy died after hours of suffering at 2 am. His mother Pearl Clifton grieves as the neighborhood mourns the tragedy and recalls prior losses in the family.

Centerville Ala Lowery Clifton Pearl Clifton River Bend

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Dealer Profit Over Cost

A fragment argues Foley Kidney Pills are pressed on voters for dealer profit, claiming they cost more than cheap substitutes yet deliver better kidney and bladder relief. A patient letter from A J Walsh of Sneffles California requests rapid shipment, praising the pills as the sole cure for rheumatism. The text references Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Fev Foley A. J. Walsh Sneffles Calif van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Man shoots man on porch during dispute over lingering

Anthony Wilson shot John Golson in the neck on his porch late Tuesday night after Golson moved toward Wilson's rear pocket. Wilson was arrested on assault with a pistol, claiming Golson had visited repeatedly despite warnings.

Anthony Wilson John Golson Wilson George Mills Golson

Delighting Fourth of July Excursion to Battles

Families and friends invited to join a Glorious Fourth outing at Battles with bathing, fishing, music, dancing and meals. Steamer Pleasure Bay departs at 9 30 a m from Dauphin Street for North Wharf and Battles. return on James A Carney at 5 p m via North Wharf to the city.

Pleasure Bay Dauphin Street North Wharf James A. Carney

Ar King’s New Life Pills Promote Quick Relief Claim

Buffalo man Paul Mathulka hails Ar King’s New Life Pills as the “king of all laxatives” for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia. He says they bless his family and he keeps a box at home. Price 2 cents. Distributed by Antwerp Drug Corp.

Paul Mathulka Buffalo N. Y Racommansen Van Antwerp Drug Corp

Senate Democrats pledge on tariff bill expected soon

Senate Democrats are to be bound by their caucus to vote for the tariff bill as reported binding them to the amendments passed. Louisiana's Ransdell and Thornton are likely to refuse. The caucus resumes work with at least one more session and a closing session planned for tomorrow before the bill is sent to the Senate next week.

Associated Press Washington Senate Democrats Ransdell Thornton Louisiana Finance Committee Senate

Clearing Site for New Mobile Theatre to Begin

Demolition bids opened by Arch WET GEOTRE DB Rogers for clearing the ruins of the Mobile theatre destroyed in January. Contract expected to be awarded today and work to start soon, with the new theatre planned on the same site and ready for occupancy as soon as the 1910 season opens in December.

Arch Wet Geotre DB Rogers Polbeck

Court docket notice for various chancery cases adjourned

Chancery Court entries list Thompson versus Coleman and others with pleadings and decree pro confesso. Petition matters include Evelyn McGrath to remove disabilities of non age for Lydia Good man. Adjournment set for Monday morning at 10 o'clock.

Chancery Court Chancery Smith Joseph W. Thompson Henry Coleman Evelyn McGrath Lydia” Goodman Alphonse Taplin Mary ‘Paplin Willie Criminale Eras Ae William M. Mastin Mastin, Jr Albertine Harrub Michael A. Werks Jo' Oelook

The Summer Girl and The Summer Woman

A comparison notes the contrast between the joyful summer girl and the weary summer woman burdened by back pain sleeplessness and fatigue. Claims kidney trouble is the cause and presents Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy illustrated by a customer testimonial from Mrs M J Strickland of Willing Ala and a product endorsement from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Mra. M. .J. Strickland Mr. Willing van Antwerp Drox Corporation

City Briefs Highlight Local Political and Civic Appointments

President Charles B Henderson of the Alabama railroad commission spent Sunday in Mobile and left for Montgomery Wednesday after discussing his gubernatorial bid. A C Tonsmeire of City Bank & Trust Co became treasurer of the State Normal School at Daphne, filing his bond. Julia M Allen qualified as notary by bond. John Craft, head of the Alabama Good Roads Assn, returned from Birmingham and is recovering from an automobile accident in Greenville. J C Potter appointed chief clerk of auditors for the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago Rail Road Co. J J McEwan resigned as auditor of disbursements for the M and T Railroad at Dallas. Lindsay named assistant chief clerk.

Charles B . Henderson Alabama Railroad Commission Paseday Mobile Montgomery A. C. Tonsmeire City Bank & Trust Company State Normal School Daphne Ala Julia M. ‘Allen John Craft Alabama Good Roads Association Alabama Association For the Improvement Birmingham Greenville J.C. Potter Theew Orleans Chicago J. J. McEwan M. & T. Railroad Dallas Texas Tor. Lindsay

Dickens of Mobile Declares Bankruptcy in District Court

Alfonse Dickens of Mobile, a laborer, was adjudicated bankrupt in the United States district court after filing a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. His listed property includes 8796 and none.

Alfonse Dickens Mobile United States District Court Pbuulen Anata

Greatest Forgery of Modern Finance

Lamar alleges a vast 1901 era conspiracy involving James R. Keene, Edward Lauterbach, and Kuhn, Loeb & Co. to manipulate Union Pacific stock, fund fatal schemes, and conceal a forged ledger totaling hundreds of millions. He claims telephonic pressure and forged balances fueled takeovers of major rail interests and ore properties for immense profit.

Sage James R. Keene Lamar Keene Union Pacific Er. H. Harriman Asea Edward Lauterbach Lauterbach Washington Foraker Judge Lovett Edwaerd Lauterbach Ameon Bamines Harriman & Kahn Loeb Oregon Short Line Oregon Railway Union Pacei Oregon Railway and Navigation Northern Pacific Great Northern Kuhn, Loeb & Co

Farley Acquitted on Blind Tiger Charge

Frank Farley was acquitted on a prohibition law violation in an early Tuesday court session. His Dog River business was seized with several others in the district by Special Officer John New of the Retail Liquor Dealers' Protective League. He faced a $500 fine and costs on appeal after a hung jury in city court.

Frank Farley

Drowning of War renberg in Newark Bay

Sees sweetheart link Vita Selow of Hoboken. War renberg nineteen of Hoboken drowned in Newark Bay at Dunfort Avenue Jersey City. He dived from a boating party and was not recovered. his fiancée Vita Selow was present.

New York Ffitzy Warrenberg Hoboken Newark Bay Dunfort Avenue Jersey City Vita Selow

Death of Mrs Virgin Grant Corbin

Mrs Virgin Grant Corbin, last surviving sister of General U S Grant, died last night at her home in East Orange New Jersey aged 81 Her husband Abel R Corbin a legislator and editor of Covington Kentucky died in 1880

Associated Press New York Virgin Grant Corbin U. S. Grant Hast Orange N. J Abel R. Corbin Covington, Ky

Fire Nearly Destroys Havana Department Store

The Associated Press reports a major fire in Havana on Obispo street nearly destroyed the American department store owned by the Harria brothers. The building, the largest in the city, suffered about 200000 dollars in damage.

Associated Press Havana Obispo Street Harria Brothers

Alabama man elected president at deaf schools convention

John W. Jones of Alabama was elected president of the superintendents of schools for the deaf at the annual convention which closed last night in Indianapolis. W. O. Connor of Georgia was named vice president.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind John W. Jones Alabama Superintendents of Schools For the Deaf W. O. Connor Georgia

The Greatest Annoyance of Shopping Article

A critique of stores selling “just as good” articles urges customers to seek direct answers. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the genuine dandruff remedy, claims it stops itching and hair loss, and offers samples and dealer assurances with money-back guarantees.

Newbro Herpicide Company Dept. A Detroit Mich van Antwerp Drug Co

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