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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
6
Public notices include mortgage sale details from J M Clancy and H Clancy to Louis Lerio with deadline July 19 1915, property description in Blair Place Mobile Alabama, and related probate records. Includes miscellaneous listings and notices from Julia H Kohlman R H and R M Smith.
Notice of foreclosure sale due to default on a 1908 mortgage by Agnes Burden Gray et al. The property in Mobile County, described as Toulmin Tract Square 18 lots 1 and 3 with fronts on Sligo Rotterdam and Brussels Streets, to be sold at public auction August 23, 1915 at noon.
Equity Ride Hasbatten Berney presides as chancellor. Court actions include guardian ad litem appointment for eo infant defendants Mell er, Esq., and various motions in suits such as South Investment and Development Co vs Dave Cummings heirs and Dixie Lumber Co vs Tracy Spaulding et al. Several cases set for July 9 and July 19 with reports and fund distribution rulings.
The Mobile Baseball Association moves toward reorganization after a special stockholders meeting. President Tad Jackson says the meeting was harmonious and most stockholders will cover the deficit to improve the club financially. No club matters were voted on and Miller’s market value was not set, though major league interest was noted.
The British freighter Clan Mackellar of the Elder-Dempster line steams at daylight for New Orleans to finish loading lumber for London. It is a 3062 net register ton ship that previously arrived in New York. Local Elder-Dempster manager Horace E. Upton said the large British steamer Jessmore is expected to arrive Sunday to finish loading at New Orleans and then sail to Liverpool, England.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in the U S district court by Ignatius Durette a laborer of abile with assets listed as 160 and no other assets. The case was referred to Referee Crew in Mobile Alabama.
Cotton markets across Mobile New Orleans and New York closed with declines led by New York futures down 21 to 26 points. Spot cotton eased while bears pressed futures amid political rumors and favorable weather. losses narrowed into midday trade before steadying.
Willie Bell, the first man to die in North Carolina’s electric chair on a non Friday, was executed at the state prison in Raleigh after being sentenced to death in Durham County for the murder of merchant B. N. Mann. Bell claimed the killing occurred before sentencing.
London July 4 an order in council gazetted today prohibits export from Great Britain of jute yarns jute piece goods and bags and sacks made of jute to any destination Previously the ban covered only certain European ports Washington Rear Admiral John R Edwards commandant of the Charleston navy yard will retire tomorrow for age and will be succeeded by Captain Benjamin C Bryan now director of yards
The notice invites members to a special meeting at 7:30 PM on July 9 in the council hall. President A R Green presides and J J Convy serves as recording secretary.
A brief listing notes two reel features including L. C. Sherman and Valmar Whittman in Just a Lark and other Biograph Essanay and Lubin titles. The column catalogues several shorts such as Dud Resolves Not to Smoke Fate's Healing Hand and Road to Dawn with various film company labels.
Many Mobile residents join a weekly L and N excursion to Bay St. Louis and gulf coast spots. Southern Railway cuts Birmingham fares for July 12 trains. The Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday at 8 in the Battle House trellis room, with full attendance urged. J Woodle Woods joins Kohorn and Woods Garage. Woods resigns from McGowin Ly ons Hardware. James Harris is jailed on a pool betting charge after arrest by Deputy Sheriff Carter. Lonny Jenee arrested on a warrant. Missiles thrown at a dwelling charged by Sarah Simmons. Cashier Tonsmeire reports a twin Rockford canteen loupe grown at W. S. Murphy’s Neshota place.
A flood of guests listed with scattered names from Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana checked into the 5 rte Hotel on Thursday. The writeup notes many travelers and locals among the visitors while observers remark on the ease of changing things like eye color.
Mr. Fogle, formerly of Peoples Theatre, will open the Queen Theatre Friday with Paramount Pictures first release Press Nell featuring Mary Pickford. Lasky, Frohman and Paramount promise one of the most remarkable photos ever. Programs will be the attraction.
The article covers multiple arrests and court actions. Laura Anderson faces a drunkenness case continued after a police statement by J Price. Charles Traywick and Will Fitzpatrick are tied to a 40 dollar incident, with Fitzpatrick bound over to the grand jury. Will Benso is sought for murder with his case postponed to July 12. Ramie Scott and Gus Bartee face theft-related proceedings, with joint police suspicions noted.
The suit Wilson vs City Bank & Trust Co as administrator of Anna M. Courtright estate is corrected to state that GAINES WILSON is not related to the deceased. The plaintiff is not a nephew and the correction is issued for information and on behalf of relatives.
Rotary Club held its Thursday noon meeting at one in the Cawthon Hotel Rotary room. President Pillars presided with only business matters on the agenda.
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