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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1916

Page

5

Probate Court to Hear Lands Sale for Estate of Margaret C Long

Notice to non residents names John Mc Getrick Henry McGetrick Martin McGetrick Maron McGetick Maggie McGetrick and interested parties. Edwin B Kirkbride administrator asks to sell lands of Margaret C Long deceased for division. Hearing set August 3 1916. Price Williams Judge J W Tharp attorney. Also bond election notice August 1 1916 Mobile County Alabama for 150000 bonds for public school buildings. A G Ward chairman. Auto owners notice for Ford service at Auto Fixery Co St Michael street. Jos L McKay manager.

John McGetrick Henry McGetrick Martin McGetrick Maron McGetick Maggie McGetrick City of New York State of New York Mobile County Alabama State of Alabama Margaret C. Long Edwin B. Kirkbride de Bonis Non Price Williams J. W. Tharp Motich Ore Mole County Mobile Ford Auto Fixery Co Bell Phone St. Michael Street Jackson Claiborne Jos. L. McKay

Tilford Moto’s Brother Returns From Western Mission

Tilford Moto’s brother who went west to probe a mining scheme has returned fully recovered. Pinky Kerr has won a barber college scholarship.

Tilford Moto Pinky Kerr Barber College

Alabama notes closed by association final settlement

EB. C. Hughes, president, announces the closure of an Alabama association. All note holders and creditors must present notes and claims for payment. Dated at Piney March 20 with multiple dates 27 je 3, 7 17, 24 july, 8 15.

Mobile Alabama EB. C. Hughes Jyl

Conception Street Bridge Closure Over Three Mile Creek

Public notice that Conception street bridge over Three Mile Creek will close on and after Monday July 10 1916 for rebuilding and will remain closed until further notice.

Conception- Street Three Mile Creek

Relief Train Sent South On L and N Railroad

A relief train was sent south on the Louisville and Nashville line about 7 p m led by Assistant Superintendent T B Turner of the New Orleans and Mobile division. The line from Orange Grove to beyond is reported intact but a bridge is damaged past that point. Trainmaster Sims arrived in Mobile after walking from Pascagoula and noted high water but limited damage. Wrecking crews cleared government street depot and tracks north toward Beauregard street. Major obstruction north of Mobile remains at One Mile creek where two coal barges block the line.

Louisville and Nashville T. B. Turner New Orleans Mobile Orange Grove Miss Sims N. O L. and N Pascagoula Gautier Pascagoula River Louisville Nashville Government Street Gavin Commerce Street Beauregard Street L. and One Mile Creek

Puss in Boots JR Sets Sail With Gander and Mother Goose

Mother Goose and Puss Junior depart a farm with a helpful cat and a practical gander. They spot a cobweb sweeping old woman riding high in a basket, while singing a playful verse, as the journey toward Mother Goose Land begins.

Mother Goose Puss Junior Mother Goose Land Goodby Druns Miss Pussy Puss

Fair Ground Buildings Suffer Very Slight Damage

On a trip to the Gulf Coast Fair grounds it was found that the buildings had only slight damage. None were blown down. The National Mosaic Tile Works nearby sustained more damage with a broken window panes and a blown down smokestack, but no injuries occurred.

Gulf Coast Fair Grounds National Mosaic Tile Works Fair Grounds

Court and Presidency Debate on Supreme Court and Hughes

The Times warns that Hughes may seek the presidency by courting the bench. It warns of unchecked political influence on court decisions and dangers to minority rights, urging Republicans and Democrats to consider the constitutional balance and judicial independence.

Supreme Court White House

Pine-Tar-Honey Syrup Listed for Cold Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr Bells Pine Tar Honey as a pleasant syrup for children with cold symptoms including runny nose and cough. The copy suggests using a small bottle for relief.

Basket and Balloon Compare in Timeless Exchange

An Old Woman touts a basket that outlasts balloons, claiming it sells on forever. Puss and Mother Goose discuss options while a Gander remains pleased, adding a whimsical note to the exchange.

Puss Mother Goose

Freckle-Face Remedy Promises Free Trial If It Fails

A newspaper ad promotes a freckle treatment with a money back guarantee. It urges women to ask for ethine double strength from a druggist and says one ounce may suffice to remove freckles or cost nothing. The copy targets cosmetic improvement and assures a refund if no fading occurs.

Storm Damage Report From Vinegar Bend and Nearby Towns

Information from Louis Pitts a Mobile and Ohio conductor describes storm impact north of Mobile. Vinegar Bend suffered moderate damage including downed lumber company stacks while residences remained unharmed. Citronelle reports significant property damage with no reported loss of life.

Vinegar Bend Mobile Mobile and Ohio Louis Pitts Pitts Meridian Citronelle

Dr Kings New Life Pills Prompt Spring Cleansing

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a tried remedy for spring cleansing. The first dose is said to move sluggish bowels stimulate the liver and clear the system of waste and impurities from winter. Priced 250 at druggists.

Dr. King

Water rises as train leaves Coden and Frohsinn

Passengers from Coden and Bayou la Barre spent the night on a train at Frohsinn and reached Mobile on Thursday morning after flood delays. Conductor Collins chose Frohsinn for safety overnight. At San Souci the depot waters flooded the floors while the train was in motion. Families aboard included J F Johnston James Coleman W E Scott George Leatherbury J B Davis Winston Jones and two Evergreen residents at Gaillard cottage.

Coden Bayou la Barre Frohsinn Mobile Collins San Souci J. F. Johnston James Coleman W. E.scott George 8. Leatherbury J. B. Davis Winston Jones Evergreen Ala Gaillard Cottage

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Bea Sam Mou A. G. Ward Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners of The National City Bank Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railway Healing Cullom Bladon Springs Union Station Dauphin Street Leasant J.T. Adams M.D ROCHE BURKE Undertakers St. Joseph and State Streets T. C. McKenzie W. State and Royal Its Tampa End Key West B. F DU Bod Mallory Mobile, Alabama Shela Hancock, Harbin & Hancock Army OF United States St. Francis St Cawthon Barber Shop St. Emanuel Street W. J. Koral N. Royal M. Hoffman Dauphin Stockton Dauphin St Cedar South Carolina D. EM Manufact'ng Co South Street Brooklyn Puss IN Boots, JR By David Cory Court and Presidency Dolive France Kodaks Brownies L. Hammel Dry Goods Co Southern Realty CO B. F. Adams
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