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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1913

Page

5

Jovial yacht party sails to Battles Wharf for Fourth

A jovial crew aboard the yacht Chaperpone braved sun and storm for a west end trip to Battles Wharf, leaving Thursday evening and cruising along the eastern shore. Log names include E. O. Dorgan captain, Harry L. Ross commodore, with T. B. Crossland Jr, John Randolph Bolling, Joe Robbins Bibb, Jason Gil ett, Will Goodlows and Tom Crowder aboard.

Battles West End Battles Wharf E. O. Dorgan Harry L. Ross T. B. Crossland, Jr John Randolph Bolling Joe Robbins Bibb Jason Gilett Will Goodlows Tom Crowder Mobile Monady

Faust Spaghetti Ad Promotes Light Summer Nutrition

An ad from Maull Bros. of St. Louis promotes Faust Spaghetti as a nourishing cooling alternative to meat in hot weather. It claims a 10 cent package provides as much nutrition as 4 pounds of beef, highlighting durum wheat protein and various serving ideas. It also offers a free recipe book.

Fight for Millions in London Will Case Draws Aristocrats

Lady Sackville, key beneficiary, misses court due to fatigue after last week on the stand. Sir Edward Carson opens for Lord and Lady Sackville seeking to uphold the will's validity in the dispute over Sir John Murray Scott's estate of about five million dollars amid a crowded courtroom.

Associated Press London Lady Sackville Washington Thomas Evans John Murray Scott Edward Carson

Fire wipes out Sturgis business district in blaze

A major fire destroyed most of Sturgis Kentucky's business district after starting at S. E. Graves drug store. By nightfall nearly all main street buildings were ashes and about twenty homes burned. With no waterworks the townspeople fought the flames with a bucket brigade as railroad support arrived too late.

Associated Press Nashville Tenn Sturgis Illinois Central S. E. Graves Illinois Central Railroad

Whistler Lodge Holds Memorial Service

Whistler Lodge No. 127 Knights of Pythias held its annual memorial Sunday with a procession from Whistler Castle Hall to Whistler cemetery to decorate graves of Patrick McKenna James Nix George W Jones and Charles Edward Spicer. The memorial sermon was by Rev A G Richards of Trinity Episcopal church. Officers leading the ceremony included Walter S Lowery Ernest L Graham Thomas H Seabury Gilbert J Bridge Floyd C Hartley James M Mason Jesse E Saxon and Thomas B Allman.

Whistler Cemetery St. Paul's Episcopal Church Whistler Lodge No. 127 Knights of Pythias Lodge Whistler Castle Hall Patrick McKenna James Nix George W. Jones Charles Edward Spicer A. G. Richards Trinity Episcopal Church Walter S. Lowery Ernest L. ,Graham Thomas H. Seabury Gilbert J. Bridge Floyd C. Hartley James M. Mason Jesse E. Saxon Thomas B. Allman

Rain Delays Park Service Move to Church

Open air service in Bienville Square was thwarted by rain for a second Sunday and relocated to St. Francis Street Methodist Church. Dr A F Carr and Dr McGehee spoke informally as plans collapsed with the weather.

Bienville Square St. Francis-street Methodist Church A. F. Carr Government-street Presbyterian Church McGehee

Residence to be occupied by Flagler family at Ra pier avenue

Colonel and Mrs. C. A. F. Flagler vacate their Ra pier avenue residence and move to Washington for a newly assigned post. Mrs. Watson and Miss Genevieve Watson are vacationing at the Battle Hotel on the eastern shore. Mrs. P. H. Laurendine and children visit Mr. J. T. Williams family in Evergreen Alabama.

Battles William Wallace Reed Curran House Gladys Reed Jackson Wells Julian Bartee Wright J. C. Clarke Little Miss Clarke Jackson Mobile Katherine Croom Spring Hill Rapier Avenue C. A. F. Flagler Mrs. Watson Genevieve Watson New Battle Hotel P. H. Laurendine J. T. Williams Evergreen, Ala

Cupid Waits Five Million Dollar Will Suit

London reports a probate court case from the estate of Sir John Murray Scott over a 5 million dollar fortune and art collection. Victoria Sackville-West, about to wed Viscount Lascelles, conditions her mother’s claim must be sound before marriage. The couple attends the trial amid probate proceedings.

London John Murray Scott Lady Sackville-West Victoria Mary Sackville-West Harewood Beecome Lascelles

National Educational Association Opens Five Day Sessions

Nine meetings are planned in Salt Lake City as the National Educational Association begins a multi day program. Governor Spry and Mayor Park welcome attendees. Davis B Johnson of Winthrop College responds. Edward T Fairchild outlines a plan for reorganizing association management. Ten societies join the sessions.

Associated Press Salt Lake City National Educational Association Spry Mayor Park Davis B. Johnson Winthrop Normal and Industrial College South Carolina Edward T. Fairchild

Senate Democrats caucus on tariff bill progress

Washington July 7 Senate Democrats caucussed again on binding support for the tariff bill. Chairman Simmons and other supporters argued opposition could speed debate and ensure passage. Simmons will report the measure to the Senate this week and plans to parcel schedules to subcommittee members under the Wood plan once it reaches the Senate.

Washington Senate Democrats Simmons Senate News and Means House

Salt Palace Bike Track Closes After Strike

Salt Lake City July 7 The Salt Palace bicycle track in operation since 1899 closed last night after riders refused to appear. Management refused pay increases and no attempt will be made to reopen the resort. Many world records were set there.

Salt Lake City Utah Salt Palace

Charity Bazaar and Tableaux at Astor Ritz 1913

Helen hesitates over five dollar tickets for a Sunlight Day Nursery charity bazaar at the Astor Ritz while social perception drives her choice. Warren counsels independence, urging her to donate only if she truly wants to help, not to impress Mrs Caldwell.

Astor-Ritz Hotel Helen Societies For the Humane Warren Mrs. Caldwell Sunlight Day Nursery Mis. Chitwell Hele Ren I. Friedberg Maggie Mrs. Curtis

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