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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1913

Page

2

Hartwells and Dr Hail fined for disorderly conduct

Marty T Hartwell and Dr R A Hail were fined 15 dollars or thirty days in recorder s court on charges of disorderly conduct. J K Hartwell was fined five dollars or ten days after a hearing that lasted about an hour. Testimony described a street confrontation after an insult at Hartwell s brother s garage with ink well blows and bruises to Dr Hail while Hartwell sustained a head wound. The appeal by Hail s attorney was withdrawn after the fine was paid.

Marty T. Hartwell Dr. R. A. Hail Recorder’s Court Morni Uy J. Hartwell Harry T. Hartwell Dr. Hail Hartwell Sourt Mr. Hartwell

Splendid Bill At Lyric Vaudeville Show

Five acts entertained large Lyric audiences Monday matinee and night. Carlisle's dogs and ponies provided peak amusement along with Tom the talking dog and an orchestra of musical dogs. Howard the ventriloquist offered witty dialogue with Scotch flavor. Bradshaw Brothers delivered agile contortions, Summers and Emoise performed lively songs and dances, Miss Emoise sang a juvenile number, and Irene Franklin sang I Wish I Was a Janitor's Child.

Lyric Carlisle Tom Howard Bradshaw Brothers Summers Emoise Miss Emoise Irene Franklin

Tragic Disappointment of Captain Scott and Party

The photograph shows Captain Robert J. Scott and four IWegna men after reaching the southern pole and finding only a tent Swedish flag and data. It underscores the defeat by Roald Amundsen and the crew’s later fatal return in early 1912.

Scott Robert J. Scott South Pole America Roald Amundsen Captain Scott

Arnes Held on Grand Larceny Charge

Howard W. Arnes a merchandise broker of 62 Reed Avenue was arrested on a warrant charging grand larceny for stealing a $175 diamond stud once owned by Lizzie R. Haas. The stud, missing for a year, was found at Emile Herpin’s jewelry shop where it had been pawned by Arnes. He will be arraigned in recorder's court Wednesday.

Howard W. Arnes Reed Avenue Recorder’s Court Lizzie R. Haas Emile Herpin H. W.arnes Arnes

Vaudeville Memories At Mobile Princess Theatre

Residents recall Ifrene Franklin’s first vaudeville appearance in Mobile at the Princess theatre. Kein and Yoste of Memphis performed a song and piano act with mixed praise and critique. A Belinda Vitagraph film topped the Lyric bill as the sixth good feature.

Ifrene Franklin Mobile Princess Theatre Kein Yoste Memphis Vitagraph

Crescent Film, Extra Reel Bison Feature Draw Mobile Audience

The Crescent today is praised for its program and the extra reel Bison feature is unusually well portrayed, with the theme holding audience interest. The Animated Weekly is noted as especially interesting and the Wednesday bill is a treat to Mobile motion picture enthusiasts.

Orpheum Show Draws Big Audiences Yesterday and Tonight

Large crowds filled the Orpheum theatre for yesterday afternoon and last night performances as two major programs drew extensive attendance.

Orpheum Theatre

Government revenues fall in May amid tariff revision

May custom receipts dropped by more than 6 million dollars from May of last year, totaling 55,370,364. Expenditures for May reached 57,957,870, 5.7 million above May 1912 disbursements, while the year-to-date shows a surplus of 6,378,975. The general fund holds 133,977,228 with 61,829,914 working balance and a plan to deposit 10.6 million into national banks. Total treasury cash stands at 1,976,659,134. gold in trust funds at 1,079,407,109. National bank circulation is 733,764,815.

Associated Press Washington Treasury

Convict's Daughter Delights Higley Harrington Company

Three new Higley Harrington Stock Company members debut with strong support from Blanche Havelton Burke Miller and Nellie Grey. Hazelton and Harrington deliver notable performances as audiences applaud. matinee, tonight, and Wednesday showings announced.

Higley Harrington Stock Company Nnrth Blanche Hazelton Orpheum Burke M.ller Nellie Grey Messrs Higley Harrington

Closing of St Marys School After Notable Exercises

St Marys Parochial School closed Monday afternoon in a large clergy and kinship gathering. Bishop Allen presided and praised the graduates led by Miss Bernice Hamilton with numerous diplomas and medals awarded for achievement across grades.

St. Mary's Parochial School Bishop Allen Allen Henrice Hamilton

Young man charged with passing a worthless check

W. O. McPherson of Monroe county was arrested Tuesday morning after a $75 check to Drago Grain Company proved worthless. Detectives had sought him for days, and he was turned over to police for a hearing in the order's court Wednesday morning.

W. O. McPherson Monroe McPherson Drago Grain Company

Prize winners in school competitions announced

The record lists numerous students and prizes across divisions. Miss Marjorie Payne and Miss Louise Goff win both application and second division prizes, with multiple other students named for attendance, examination, music, and merit awards, including Joseph Freidhoff, Russell Parker, John Kelly, and Josephine Cazalas among others.

Father Ryan FE. Brady E. Friedhoff Janie Rood Armatine McGraw M. Friedhoff Crichton E McGlynn C. Degrange B. Hamilton Spartacus the Gladiators Thomas Leary Holbrook E. McGlynn Christian Education Bernice Hamilton Edward P. Allen D&s Ed Carter Julius Zimlich Louis Touart Susie Crichton Marie Freidhoff Marie Friedhoff Cecile de Grange Louise Rood Annie Freidhoff Bessie Johnson Mabel Tyrell Esther Fearn Marie Annie Friedhoff Annnie Freidhoff Bernice Hamton Elizabeth Brady Eleanor Freidhoff Elizabeth McGlynn Catherine Sherwood Mary Louise Duggan Margaret Brady May Kelly Clara Lee Elizabeth Bra Nellie i Hannah Mae McGraw Rosalie Rood Catherine Wainright Alberta Mae Max Grace Touart Isabel Unruh Catherine Kubel Marjorie Payne Louise Goff Barbara Fears Julia Parker Esther Touart Thomas Holbrook Joel Lipscomb Michael Goff Justin de Grange Allen Duffy Alfred Yeend Sam Marston Charles Marston Joseph Freidhoff Russell Parker F. A. Wainright Pat Fearl G. B. Ollinger John Kelly J. K. Mahomer Charlies Marston Richard Nolan Arthur Strachan William Copeland Robert Ellsworth John Cieutat Claudis Kelly Josephine Cazalas Majorie Payne

Deaths and Funerals Laura Patton Gurganus

Mrs Laura Patton Gurganus died Monday night at Providence Infirmary after a lingering illness. Surviving: two sons Thomas N. and Henry L. Gurganus Jr five daughters Mrs Louis Gauthier Mrs H L Fox Mrs W B Gilpin Miss Ida May Gurganus and Miss Julia Gurganus. The report also notes the death of Mrs E E Edwards and a funeral held at St Francis Street Methodist Church with local ministers officiating.

Laura Patton Gurganus Providence Infirmary Mobile Gurganus Thomas N Henry L. Gurganus, Jr Louis Gauthier H. L. Fox W. B. Gilpin Ida May Gurganus Julia Gurganus E. E. Edwards W. K. Linsscott Rapier Avenue Greencastle Ind Louisville and Nashville W. K. Linscott C. C. McGehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church

Death of Pensacola Fisherman George Holdridge

George Holdridge, 47, a Connecticut native living in Pensacola, died Monday at the United States Marine hospital. He was brought to Mobile for treatment 24 days ago and his remains were sent to Pensacola Monday night by Roche & Burke Undertaking Co. He was engaged in the fishing business in Pensacola.

George Holdridge Connecticut Pensacola Fla United States Marine Hospital Mobile Holdridge Roche & Burke Undertaking Company

Merchent F L Strickland Dies in Mobile at 75

F L Strickland a well known merchant of Thomasville Alabama died in Mobile after an operation at the Mobile infirmary. He was 75 and survived by two sons and other relatives. His remains were sent to Thomasville by Roche Burke Company.

F. L. Stickland F. L. Strickland Thomasville Ala Mobile Mobile Infirmary Alabama Roche & Burke Company

Scion of Wine Maker Walter de Mumm Marries Florence Scoville

Walter de Mumm the noted French sportsman wed Miss Florence Scoville daughter of C C Scoville of Seneca Kansas at St George Hanover Square London. The ceremony follows a December Paris incident where de Mumm was shot by Mrs Marie von Rensimer Barnes, whom he did not prosecute after the attack.

Associated Press London Walter de Mumm Florence Scoville C. C. Scoville Seneca, Kas St. George Hanover Square Paris Marie von Rensimer Barnes Walter de ‘Mumm

Aged Wrinkled Faces Rejuvenated By Simple Wax Treatment

An aged face is revealed as a mask to a youthful countenance. Ordinary mer coalized wax from drug stores absorbs worn-out skin, revealing a pinky white complexion in a week or two. One ounce suffices. apply at night and wash off in the morning. Freckles liver spots and wrinkles fade with the new skin using saxolite wash.

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