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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
Weather notes describe generally fair conditions with temperatures hitting near 97 in some cities and 62 in Green Bay. The piece includes a humorous tale of a visitor in Mobile, fish antics in Mobile Bay, and local color about climate and travel choices.
Chattanooga July 29 Molesworth of the Birmingham club says he knows nothing about a deal involving Hemingway of Birmingham and a move to Memphis as reported from that city. He stated he has no information on the proposed trade.
Thursday was Railroad Day as the Mobile Rotary Club held its regular luncheon at 1 o'clock. J. W. Hunter, assistant general attorney agent of the Southern Railroad with headquarters in Mobile, presided over the session.
Smith a young white man was convicted in the inferior criminal court for violating the prohibition law and fined 260 dollars plus 90 dollars in costs. He gave no appeal and was released on bond. Deputy Sheriff Oberhaus testified to the evidence. Several witnesses described receiving soda water or carbonated water. Charlies Durette was discharged for want of evidence. The case against Clarence Blalack was continued to July 31 due to missing state witnesses.
A Whistler baseball club meeting is set for Thursday night at 7 30 at President Clarence Tate’s residence. The column also lists numerous local visits, family travels, and social events including sewing circle, Baptist training class, choir practice, and gatherings hosted by the Crabtrees.
Mr. T. Ruff of a Montgomery drug store extols Sweet Dreams mosquito remedy noting 38 years as a druggist and claiming it is the most satisfactory product he has handled. He cites long-lasting one-application effectiveness and bed linen friendly formula as reasons it stands as standard and reliable.
Vivian Nickalls of the University rowing program plans to sail for England on August 18 to join the war effort. He seeks a commission in the Third or Fourth Hussars amid reports his brother Gu Nickalls, Yale rowing coach, will also enlist after the Penn program urged him to stay another year.
The Chancery Court under Hon. Thomas H. Smith schedules business Thursday before 12 30 with numerous entries. Cases include Mary B North versus James Ducloux et al and Ella H Mechem executrix versus C C Mechem Jr et al submitted on pleadings and decree pro confesso. Several city of Mobile matters and probate and fiduciary funds are listed with decrees pro confesso and reports of register.
Equity Side reports a decree of divorce for Leila Morgan Parnell versus John Joseph Parnell. Several cases, including Dixie Lumber Company v Spaulding et al and Sweeney v Sweeney, are disposed or submitted on demurrers or motions. Decrees pro confesso entered against multiple defendants. amendments allowed where noted. hearings set for final decree on merits where applicable.
The article reports on Thursday closing and early session data for cotton in New York and Liverpool, noting steady to firm prices, heavy buying in U S Steel and related stocks, and subsequent intraday fluctuations. It lists opening highs, lows, and closes for futures, plus stock movements in Bethlehem Steel, Westinghouse Electric, Crucible Steel, and others, with market sentiment shifting from strength to profit-taking.
The Willys Knight Model 84 touring car arrives in Mobile and is on display at the Mobile Auto Company in St. Joseph and St. Louis streets. It features a 40 hp Knight motor, streamlined design, new price of 1095 dollars, and innovations in motor design and price.
Reports from Milan to Saksen expose freight cars carrying war munitions hidden in barrels and large-bottomed cars. Bucharest requests Entente help with examiners and detectives to enforce transit prohibitions on munitions.
Catherine Arata filed in the law and equity court on Thursday against George D. Williams for 425 dollars in rent for a lot at the southwest corner of St. Joseph and Lipscombe streets. The Knox Bros. Benevolent Burial Association applied for incorporation to run a burial society for members' widows and orphans. Marriage licenses issued to Tom McKaskey and Edna Thrash and Calvin Smith and Lizzie Harris. Alberta Madison arraigned for assault and battery. fined 101 dollars or 50 days in jail after strong evidence she beat Lena Black without cause. Sir Robert Borden awarded freedom of the city in London amid heavy rain at Guild Hall.
Fine samples of Sedan grass grown by W. M. Schute of Mobile and H L. H. Wefel on a Baldwin county plantation near Daphne were shown at a National City Bank exhibit. The grass is noted for exceptional length and full blades and is said to be good forage, growing prolifically in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
The freighter Altamaha ar r arrived this autumn to the Mallory Steamship Company docked at Pier. She will sail Saturday with general cargo for New York. The fruit steamers Viator and Cored Hasaetea await cargoes. The Bluefields arrives tomorrow noon with bananas for United Fruits. The American schooner Springfield sails for Sierra British West Indies with 99 928 superficial feet of white pine and 609 120 superficial feet of pitch pine. Nubian finishes loading for Liverpool and will depart at noon if tide favorable. St Catherine of Sienna parish Crichton plans a lawn party August 4 with free admission for children 2 to 6, gifts for older attendees, music and refreshments. Two bankruptcies filed in Mobile federal court: Mercer C Darnell liabilities 313 with no assets. Leo L Abert liabilities 383 with no assets. Final note: it’s all right to take things they come if you know what to do with them.
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