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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1915

Page

6

Fires, Robberies Mark Prichard Saturday Incidents

A sheriff’s search Saturday failed to identify arson suspects after fires hit R A Myles grocery and butcher shop and a Greek merchant’s shoe and clothing store on the same street. Robberies followed at Fred Yost’s nearby shop, with a back door glass break in, while one counter was scorched by a pile of excelsior. Forrest Scott posted bond after surrendering for assault and battery. the case returns to court Wednesday before Judge Henry Chamberlain.

Sheriff Lynch Prichard R. A. Myles Fred Yost Myles Place Scott Forrest Scott Fostoria Inferior Criminal Court Henry Chamberlain

Santa Cruz to Undertake Righting of Hildegard Barkentine

George J. Santa Cruz, agent for the Hildegard owners, plans to undertake the raising, towage, and drydock repairs after the vessel ran aground. Towage firms declined the job due to the risk of damage, leaving Santa Cruz as the probable contractor to right and tow the barkentine to Mobile.

G. J. Santa Cruz Hildegard Mobile George J. Santa Cruz Barkentine

Dr Seale Harris to Move Practice and Posts to Birmingham

Dr Seale Harris will resign his Birmingham office Wednesday and relocate the offices of the Southern Medical Association and the Southern Medical Journal where he serves as secretary and editor. He states the move is for business reasons, not the mob ile medical school dispute. Police report for June shows 779.20 in fines collected and 652 arrests with 210 white and 342 colored. 196 white men, 14 white women, 256 colored men, 86 colored women, 156 discharged.

Seale Harris Magic City Birmingham The Southern Medical Association Southern Medical Journal Harris Medical School Mobile F. W Crenshaw

Fourth of July Fun with Uncle Wiggily’s Animal Friends

In an animated Fourth of July tale, Jimmie and Mary wake to a holiday with Uncle Wiggily. They improvise safe paper fireworks, enjoy ice cream and cake, and share a celebration where a chimp helps keep mischief away from the party.

Jimmie Mary Johnnie Billie Bushytail Sammie Susie Littletail Jackie Peetié Bow Wow Lulu Alice Animal Land Animalgirls Animal Toys Wiggily Jackie Bow Wow Sammie Littletail Johnnie Bushytail Billie Uncle Wiggily Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy Uncle Wigs Ian

Social News From Prichard and Surrounding Towns

Little Miss Martha Batson left with relatives for Mobile and Bay Minette after visiting her aunt in Prichard. Harold Wren of Mobile visited on Friday. Miss Zulu Davis left to spend the weekend with her sister Mia Goodwin in Jackson. Geo Goodwin of Wetumpka is visiting Prichard relatives. Frank Johnston returns from Pensacola. W L Hinson, elected to Mobile County Sunday School Association leadership, will appoint district departments and aim for a gold star standard this year.

Prichard Prichard Ala Miss Martha Batson Howard Richardson S. A. Adams Mobile Bay Minette Harold Wren Zulu Davis Mia Geo Goodwin Jackson Aerpe Orrison Wetumpka Frank Johnston Pensacola Fila W. L. Hinson Mobile County Hinson

Women Sufferers Find Relief with Lydia E Pinkham

Mrs Anni Cam enon from Swan Creek Michigan praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming renewed strength and health. The ad invites other sufferers to write for special advice and recommendations.

Anni CaMenon R.F.D No. 1 Swan Creek, Michigan Lydia E. Pinkham

Independence Day Observed With Mon Day Holiday Festivities

The Fourth of July will be celebrated mainly on Monday with many workers taking vacations starting Saturday. Monroe Park hosts fireworks, night cinema, a daytime band concert, and picnics. Courts mostly closed. Gaines v City Bank and Trust remanded. Travel out of Mobile is heavy. Daphne and Dauphin Island plan barbecues and celebrations. Real estate agents plan all day Mondays off. list of details by R. W. Nicholle Maury & Unruh.

Monroe Park Law and Equity Gaines Ve. City Bank and Trust Company Apollo Pleasure Bay Carney and Beaver Mobile Daphne Coden Dauphin Islan Tess R. W. Nicholle Maury & Unruh

Cap Found On Cherokee Streets Awaits Owner

A large brass cap from an automobile was brought to the police station. It was found on Cherokee Streets last Wednesday afternoon and is waiting for its owner to claim it.

Ural Cherokee

Saddlery Industry Benefits From War Surge

San Francisco reports the twenty seventh annual convention of the Wholesale Association at the Inside Inn on the Pacific International Exposition grounds. The saddlery trade is described as a major beneficiary of the European war with demand exceeding supply since the conflict began and manufacturers rebounding from the earlier automotive downturn.

San Francisco Cal Jaly Inside Inn

Picture at Babe's Neck Costs Him His Freedom

Minneapolis man faces charges after an incident involving a necklace worn by his baby and a confrontation with his wife. The case centers on alleged threats and immediate family disturbance with local authorities pursuing legal action. The report notes the accused and his spouse as the central figures in a domestic dispute with possible criminal implications.

Babe Minneapolis Mint Minn Iano

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