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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1913

Page

9

Widow Leeds Promised to France's Nobility Circle

Paris May 31 Count Helie de Talleyrand Perigord wins the hand of Mrs. William B. Leeds widow of the American tin plate magnate who died in 1908 leaving 14 million. The couple had been engaged recently and her connections widen as she becomes related to French nobility through marriage. The widow's son studies at an English school and she previously won a customs case over 110000 in pearl duties.

Paris Helie de Talleyrand Perigord William B. Leeds Leeds William C. Stewart Cleveland Europe Helie Count de Talleyrand Duc de Talleyrand Anna Gould Duc de Valencay Helen Morton Duc de Montmorency Duc de Dino Elizabeth Curtis New York France United States Newport Supreme Court

Democrats Debate Gag Rule to Focus Currency Reform

The Democratic caucus faces a move to approve a gag rule limiting debate to currency reform and select committees. Underwood aims to keep currency legislation central, while New members push for local bills. House Republicans outline committee assignments with no major changes.

House Committee Underwood Mann House

Judge Eben Long Quietly Resigns Long Record of Office Wins

Omaha judge Eben K. Long, known as The Champion Office Holder of the Country, resigns after 179 elected offices and 180 nominations in 87 years. He has served as a longtime judge in Omaha, tallying about 10 240 cases, starting in Newburyport in 1840 and later moving to Cincinnati and Omaha.

Long Judge Long Omaha Newburyport Mass Charles Goodrich

Court motion docket for Monday in Mobile county

In the Law and Equity Court Judge Berney lists a Monday motion docket including Lemp Brewing Co vs T O Goodbrad et al Julius Levens vs Mobile Light and R R Co Diamond Power Specialty Co vs Hieronymus Bros Sam Dukes Son vs G A Leftwich Co William Johnson et al vs Leftwich Co John J Wilson minor vs Grace M Moore et al Harry A Wilson vs Grace M Moore Nellie Wilson vs Grace M Moore Ross Corts vs M L Seeley County of Mobile vs Williams Jr et al Mobile County vs Frank Cazalas et al Mobile County vs James A Crane et al Kelly Brady Howard Co vs A A Johnson Frank Bibbs vs Walsh Stevedoring Cont Co W S Widmer vs Thomas L Lloyd County of Mobile vs John B go John Doe J B Webster vs Roe Imogene S Frederick Wm Powell vs M L Ziegler Mc Glennon vs Sara J Duncan Following is the call for the present week Tuesday Southern Timber and Co onization vs Owen Carley PB ds Tapia vs G Spergie et al Pleasant Springs Distilling Co vs Charles Schimpf Wednesday P A Richardson vs A

Grace M. Moore Nellie Wilson Ross Corts M. L. Seeley County of Mobile Williams, Jr Mobile County Frank Cazalas James A. Crane Kelly-Brady How. Co A. A. Johnson Frank Bibbs Walsh Stevedoring & Cont Tapia G. Spergie Pleasant Springs. Distilling Co Charles ‘Schimpf P. A. Richardson

Chancery Court docket highlights multiple probate and property actions

The docket lists cases including E Stiles and others versus R W Horn, and several motion and dismissal actions. It notes notice of motion to amend bill set for June 2, orders to report under oath sales of Gulfport property, quieting title actions, and various Saturday business items before Chancellor Smith.

Chancery Court Smith H. Stewart James A. Mackintosh Ollie M. Moore James W. Moore Mary Gore F. M. Gore James K. Glennon Madison Tillman Howard D. Johnson Et al Jennie H. Bidwell Executrix Gulfport Isa Garland Wiley Mitchell S. E N. W S. W Township Faustina Morris Johnson Morris

Local Fraternal News Highlights In Mobile and Birmingham

The Birmingham Ledger features E W Goss of the Birmingham Dam of Beavers on a Mobilian headlining photo and notes his role with visitors from Mobile. Vinegar Bend W O W reports a mutton barbecue for camp members and families cooked by Prince Ross. Rail workers call for a regular meeting of the Railroad Employes Benevolent Association at the Y M B A hall. Young Men’s Benevolent Association plans a Thursday anniversary banquet with officer elections likely uncontested. Knights of the Maccabees discuss upcoming initiatory work set for June 12 led by the state commander. Daughters of Rebekah hold a joint meeting honoring Sister Katherine Buergaest and Sister May Davidson Brunson with a program and songs.

Birmingham Ledger E. W. Goss Birmingham Beavers Goss Vinegar Bend Charles Smallwood Woodmen of the World Prince Ross Daughters of Rebekah Odd Fellows’ Hall Katherine Buergaest Rebekah State Assembly May Davidson Brunson H. J. Krudop Janie Reiser M. Vickers Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Montgomery K. of P Mobile Grand Lodge Mobile Temple No. 4 Mary Bancroft Katherine Bereuson Laura O. Stanley C. S. Carter Ray Vogel A. C. Krudop Annie Robertson Carrie Bartels Mollie Godard Fred Spalding I. G J. J.pilgrim O. G B. Gup May Bancroft Katherine Buerge Hall

Decree Grants Divorces in Several Suit Calls

Call for Monday in multiple equity dockets. Cases include Mastin versus Mastin and Stewart versus Mackintosh with Berney as judge on the Equity side. Also listed are Rodgers versus Reese and Nicoles versus Nicoles with scheduled calls.

St Mary's Parochial School Ends Term With Exercises

The closing exercises of St. Mary's Parochial School will be held Monday afternoon June 2 at 4 30 o'clock. Right Rev Bishop Edward P Allen will preside and deliver the commencement address. Bernice Hamilton is the only graduate. Diplomas for bookkeeping will be given to Bernice Hamilton Susie Crichton Janie Rood and Marie Friedhoff. Ed Carlin Julius Zimlich and Louis Touart will act as ushers. An elaborate program of songs recitations and plays will be rendered.

St. Mary's Parochial School Edward P. Allen Bernice Hamilton Susie Crichton Janie Rood Marie Friedhoff Ed Carlin Julius Zimlich Louis Touart

Entertainment at Gulf City Lodge Event Noted

Mrs Buerger received a embossed cake as Gulf City Lodge No 40 hosted a program featuring Mr Charlie Deveaux reciting Kipling and Lasker followed by solos by Miss Viola Jackson and Miss Gladys Dix Kentucky Sue. Committee names from Purity No 35 Peace Lodge No 4 and Gulf City No 40 credited for the successful entertainment.

Gulf City Lodge No. 40 Buerger Charlies Deveaux Kipling Lasker Viola Jackson Gladys Dix Kentucky Sue Emma Jackson Emma Sheinut Mise Jennie McCary Purity

Beavers Hold Large Supreme Dam Meeting in Birmingham

Mobile delegates to the supreme dam convention in Birmingham May 22 23 24 returned home Sunday. Birmingham’s hospitality drew praise as the Beavers held a large businesslike gathering. Next convention set for Atlanta in 1914. Beavers of Mobile plan outings for Mobile’s poor children and promise continued activity.

Beavers Mobile Supreme Dam Birmingham Atlanta Dam

New Nest of Owls Installs Officers at New Hall

New Nest of Owls eliance Nest No. 1856 will install officers next Wednesday night June 4 at their new hall 256 St. Michael Street. The nest is in healthy condition with enterprising members ready to make it one of the citys best fraternal lodges.

Eliance Order of Owls St. Michael Street

Unclear numeric sequence appears in historical clipping

A string of large and midrange numbers is presented in isolation. The passage provides no obvious context, events, or identifiers to anchor the figures to people, places, dates, or organizations.

Lady Gweneth Ponsonby Engaged to Windham Baring

London May 31 Lady Gweneth Ponsonby daughter of the Earl and Countess of Bessborough is engaged to marry Windham Baring second son of Lord Cromer. The wedding is expected in early July and draws praise for the Ponsonby charm.

International News Service London Gweneth Ponsonby Earl Lord Bessborough Ponsonbys Lady Ofranmore Mr. Baring Lord Ashburton Frances Belmont Lady Bess

Orrine Promises Guaranteed Relief From Drink Habit

Orrine is advertised as uniformly successful in restoring drink habit victims to sobriety with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a trial. The product costs $1.00 per box and a free booklet is offered. Address: Dave Bauer at N. W. Dauphin and Conception streets.

Orrine Dave Bauer N. W. Dauphin Conception Streets

Summer Courses At University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Summer courses for undergraduates and practitioners of medicine begin June 2 and run for six weeks. Applicants should contact Dean E. D. Bondurant at the School of Medicine, St Anthony and Lawrence Streets, Mobile, Alabama, indicating desired courses.

University OF Alabama School OF Medicine Mobile, Ala E. D. Bondurant, M. D School of Medicine St. Anthony and Lawrence Sts

Unclear List of Promotional Items and Extra Votes

A fragmentary OCR list shows numerous promotional items such as starch cartons bread labels and cinema tickets with the note 30,000 votes extra attached to many lines. The text includes brands like Argo Starch Gulf City Dye Works Crown Theatre Domino Rice and Grape Nuts. The purpose appears to be listing items tied to a voting incentive.

Argo Gulf City Crown Theatre Columbia Early Bird Weinacker Bros R. 0. Harris H. Tuthill Jas. McPhillips W. T. Goubil A. M. Bright Rolf Seeberg Ship Chandlery CO

Vote offer promises 100000 extra ballots with grocer package

An advertisement lists numerous product labels and wrappers with vote credits, detailing a COMBINATION VOTE OFFER worth 100000 extra votes. It explains you earn additional votes by presenting large labels from Merita brands and a 1.25 dollar Grocer package, with several common brands named and no need to remove inner wrappers.

Billie Burke Graham Waters

Also Mentioned on This Page

Widow Leeds Helie de Talleyrand E. Stiles Wm. H. Monk, Jr R. W. Horn Lemp Brewing Co Goodbrad & Zadek Carl Martin Southern Railway Co W. H. Monk, Jr A. L. Rush G. W. Porter Mobile Light and R. R. Co James G. Glass A. E. Stiles J. R. Widmer T. L. Lloyd Barrett Lumber Co Hill & Horton E. C. Dyas A. S. Picker Railroad Employes’ Benevolent Association Y. M. B. A. Hall Young Men's Benevolent Association Messrs. Moore O'Connor Ledebur Koppersmith Conway Festorazzo The Maccabees Knights of the Maccabees of the World Pythian Sisters Odd Fellows Odd Fellowship Union Lodge No. 13 McInnis No. 71 McInnis Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Magnolia Cemetery Bienville Park Wm. M. Mastin C. H. Mastin, Jr D. H. Stewart James Aes Mackintosh Law and Equity Court Berney Equity Side Peter Rodgers Dinal Reese Lillian Esther Nicoles Francis M. Nicoles ST. Mary’s Parochial Barton Academy John Renth Dauphin Street State Text Book Depository Spring Hill College Athletic Club St. Mary's School Fund Protestant Orphan Asylum Ee Ceee Eee Rereeereeeves Ladies’ Aid Society Government Street Presbyterian Church Council of Jewish Women Norwegian Seamen's Mission Painters’ and Decorators' Union Loyal Order of Moose Peace Rebekahs No. 4 O. O. F. Boys’ Union Leinkauf School Mothers’ Club of the Settlement Broad Street Methodist Grocery Department Seifert-Gower Furniture Gabriel Creaper & Burns Clothing Store Yeend Potter Coo Sherwin-Williams Ponsonby Baring Kingsford Knox Norris Swift Pride Swifts Pride Uneek Ise Merita Brands Meek OR Magnolia Coffee Knox Knit
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