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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1913

Page

8

Denver Passes Into New Hands

On June 3 in Denver Colorado the new city commissioners quietly took possession of the council chambers after guards blocked the old administration. Dr J M Per was elected mayor on the seventh ballot while Henry J Arnold refused to surrender. The commission voted to vacate most municipal offices except fire and police.

Associated Press Denver Colo J. M Henry J. Arnold Fire and Police Department

Allen’s Foot Ease and Grove’s Tasteless Tonic Ad

Advertisement copy promotes Allen’s Foot-Ease for foot discomfort including itching swelling and bunions with a trial offer 25c and address. It also markets Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener and malaria fighter priced at 50c for adults and children.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted le Roy Grove

Courtney Gets Place as Keeper of the Capitol

Montgomery Alabama June 3 Courtney former city sanitary official was named temporary superintendent of the Capitol to replace WB G Bragdon removed by Governor O Neal Bragdon had disclosed a January license from J G Oakley chief of the state convict board authorizing him to whip convicts at the capitol Courtney may keep the post permanently.

Montgomery Ala CO. FE Courtney City Sanitary Department Capitol Building WB. G. Bragdon O'Neal Bragdon J. G. Oakley State Convict Board State Capitol

Contagious cancer claim shocks Cologne medical meeting

Dr Otto Schmidt told the Cologne medical society that cancer is contagious due to parasites and that a vaccine has cured many cases. He urged a commission to test his methods and offered full access to his data for verification.

Otto Schmidt Cologne Assciated Press Germany Medical Society Schmidt

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad

An ad promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil claiming it cures old sores and relieves pain. It highlights the product as wonderful and old reliable with a price of 2 cents or 1 dollar for the bottle.

Porter

Strong Objection to Hell Fire Sparks Biblical Seminar

In Hot Springs Arkansas on June 3 the International Bible Students Association passed a resolution rejecting the literal concept of hell and hell fire. The group urged ministers and gospel teachers to stop teaching a literal interpretation and to interpret Sheol and Hades as tomb or the grave.

Hell Hell Fire Ark International Bible Students Association Hades

Former Army Sergeant Arrested for San Francisco Family Murder

George E. Schall a former U S Army sergeant was arrested in Vancouver on murder charges for the killing of his wife and three children whose bodies were found in their burned San Francisco home. He claimed unknown assailants killed his family and set the house on fire. Schall had a 27 year army career.

Portland Ore George E. Schall Hospital Corps Vancouver Perfidio San Francisco Schall Ranto

Major W. P. Gorman Laid to Rest in Montgomery

Major W. P. Gorman died after a fall in Chattanooga while attending a reunion. Funeral services were held in Montgomery where he had formerly lived. he was 70 and known as state organizer of the Knights of Modern Maccabees and a member of the Hibernians and Knights of Columbus.

Montgomery Ala W. P. Gortman Chattanooga Major Gorman Birmingham Nights of Columbus Knights of Modern Maccabees Hibernians Knights of Columbus

Japan delays action on California alien land issue

Tokyo official says no legal action by Japan over California alien land ownership can begin before August when the law takes effect. Foreign Minister Baron Nobuaki Makino notes negotiations with Washington will continue. Kyoto University Prof. Chusuke Sugihiro spoke to businessmen on legal aspects and plans to sail to America June 21 to study the matter.

Associated Press Tokio California Japan Nobuaki Makino Washington Chusuke Sugehiro Kyoto University America

Poslam Promises Clear Healthy Skin for All

An advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for all skin diseases including acne tetter psoriasis and itch with overnight results for minor troubles. It promotes Poslam Soap for daily use to beautify complexion purify scalp and improve skin tone and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.

West 25Th Street New York City

Alabama Guardsmen Mirthful Over Camp at Picket Springs

The Alabama National Guard units in town cheer plans for eight days at Picket Springs with the First Regiment under Col Hubbard. Uniforms are due, and enlistment drives seek fit, able men for a “Picnic Camp” with officers doing the work and recruits attending weekly drills.

Alabama National Guard Picket Springs Col. Hubbard

Celebrate Birth of Jefferson Davis in Mobile

Daughters of the Confederacy and Raphael Semmes Camp observe the 105th anniversary of Jefferson Davis birth with memorial exercises at the Y M C A Auditorium. A life of Jefferson Davis is presented by the chapter. Relatives of the late president are noted.

Daughters of the Confederacy Raphael Semmes Camp Jefferson Davis Mobile Mary Howell Monterey Place Harvey E. Jones, Jr Spring Till Raphael Semmes

Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

This vintage advertisement promotes the Texas Wonder tonic claiming it cures kidney and bladder ailments for men, women, and children. It promises two months of treatment per bottle, notes mail order availability for $1, and invites Alabama testimonials with Dr. E W Hall of St Louis as the proposer.

Texas Alabama E. W. Hall Oliveree St. Louis

Deputy Collector Hide Resigns Due to Illness

I H Hide, longtime Mobile customs official, resigns as special deputy collector of port because of ill health. He will return to Tuscumbia and recruitment for a successor may wait until after July 1 amid treasury department reorganization.

I. H. Hide Customs Service Mobile Hide Tuscumbia Treasury Department Walter Dodd Birmingham

Christian Federation Shows Healthy Growth at Mohonk Lake

The World Student Christian Federation convened its tenth conference at Mohonk Lake with 37 nations represented among 340 delegates. John R. Mott reported growth from 2028 associations and 136,630 members four years ago to 2305 associations and 156,071 members now, an increase of about 300 groups and 20,000 members.

Associated Press Mohonk Lake N. Y World Student Christian Federation John R. Mott

First Wireless Message from Edison Arrives at Auburn Institute

The Alabama Polytechnique Institute receives a wireless message presented by Miller Reese Hutchison from Edison in Orange New Jersey. The 212 kilowatt apparatus is christened in honor of the alumni homecoming with the president, faculty, alumni and students expressing esteem for the electrical industry’s father.

Alabama Polytechnique Institute Auburn Ala Thomas A. Edison Mobile Battle House C. W. Watters Miller Reese Hutchison Mobillan Mr. Edison Orange New Jersey Western Union Company Orange, N. J H. R. Hutchisson

High Court Delays Revision of Its Rules

In Montgomery Alabama on June 3 the Supreme Court delayed further consideration of revising its rules due to routine work. The session, joined by appellate court members in advisory capacity, could not finish the task and set June 23 for continuation. This week both high courts review cases from the seventh division covering Calhoun Cherokee Clay Cleburne DeKalb Etowah Randolph Shelby St Clair Talladega.

Montgomery Ala Supreme Court Court of Appeals Calhoun Cherokee Clay Cleburne DeKalb Etowah Randolph Shelby, St. Clair Talladega

Physician Endorsements for Eckmans Alterative

A physician reports success using Eckmans Alterative in tubercular neck glands at $50 to delay surgery and notes it can avert operations. Mrs Garvin of Idaho Falls claims weight gain and lung health improvement with no coughing, supporting broader claims of efficacy for throat and lung complaints and general boosting of the system. The text claims proven effectiveness in bronchitis asthma colds and non narcotic non habit forming formulation sold by Braswells Drug Store with a Philadelphia lab booklet available upon request.

Eckman Ile Idaho Falls Idaho M. H. Garvin Philadelphia

Legal Notice In Chancery Mobile 1913

In Chancery at Mobile Alabama a 1913 notice lists respondents over age 21 non residents of Alabama with addresses or states some residing in Georgia New York North Carolina Virginia and New Jersey. It notes the complainant Van Antwerp's Drug Corp and names numerous respondents and their uncertain residences and ages. The filing cites sworn bill claims non residence and inability to ascertain addresses.

Mobile Alabama Thirteenth District Southwestern Division van Antwerp’s Drug Corporation, Inc Jonathan Hunt William A. Carter Columbus, Ga Jesse Carter New York, N. Y Willis E. Hall Salem N. C Delphine H. Hairston Chatmoss, Va Elizabeth Summers Winston, N. C Sadie Hall Reinhart, N. C Percival Hall Jethro Hall Meridian Miss Allen .A. Goodman William J. Goodman Waynesboro Thos. F. Townsley Louis Oscar Townsley Marie Coralie Townsley Patrick McLoskey Philip McLoskey Thomas Barrett Latham Mitchell Peter A. Remsen John S. Rems Adton Smith Sidney Smith J. Hunt Adams Jonah D. F. Smith Harlan P. Smith J. Hunt Smith Delia M. Johnson Louise F. Wheeler Margaret Adams Mary Adams Anna N. Adams Elizabeth C. Adams Hopie L. Smith Louise Johnson Clarence Johnson Dayton Smith Adon N. Smith Arthur Smith Delia Smith Louise Maxwell Smith Maxwell Smith Adon Smith Effie C. Smith Martha Smith Cornelia Smith Ella Starkey Edith Reed Jonah Dayton Smith

Digestion Tips and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsement

A health-oriented feature promotes dieting habits to ease indigestion and recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an effective tonic. It touts pepsin as the key aid, notes mild laxative effects, and cites Mrs Oliver Young of Merrill Wisconsin as a testimonial. Free samples offered by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell Oliver Young Merrill Wis

Land dispute over Mobile property title claim in Alabama lawsuit

The bill names numerous heirs and defendants claiming unknown ages and residences outside Alabama. It asserts the complainant holds title to land in Mobile bounded by Royal and St. Louis streets and outlines a rectangular parcel description under dispute. The defendants allegedly deny or dispute the title and some heirs are adults or deceased with unknown heirs.

Wm. J. Jones Florence H. Jones Edith Carter Adton Smith Sidney Smith J. Hunt Adams Jonah D. F. Smith Harlan P. Smith J. Hunt Smith Delia M. Johnson Louise F. Wheeler Margaret Adams Mary Adams Anna N. Adams Elizabeth C. Adams Hopie L. Smith Louise Johnson Clarence Johnson Dayton Smith Adon Alabama Mobile

Long list of heirs ordered to plead in Mobile bill of complaint

An order directs numerous heirs and assignes from 1861 era to plead answer or demur to a bill of complaint in Mobile Alabama. The order names individuals by name and notes publication of notice in The Mobile Item weekly for four consecutive weeks.

McGill Institute William A. Carter Jesse Carter Willis E. Hall Delphine H. Hairston Elizabeth Summers Sadie Hall Percival Hall Jethro Hall T. J. Brown Wm. A. Berry Wm. F. Berry Almon Hazel Berry Beccie C. Hall Thos. J. Hall Sallie C. B. Hall Wm. H. Adams Arthur G. Adams Adton Smith Sidney Smith J. Hunt Adams Adon Smith, Jr Jonah D. F. Smith Harlan P. Smith J. Hunt Smith Delia M. Johnson Louise F. Wheeler Margaret Adams Mary Adams Anna N. Adams Elizabeth C. Adams Hopie L. Smith Louise Johnson Clarence Johnson Dayton Smith Adon N. Smith Arthur Smith Delia Smith Louise Maxwell Smith Maxwell Smith Acton Smith Effie C. Smith Martha Smith Cornelia Smith Ella Starkey Edith Reed Jonah Dayton Smith Mobile Item Mobile Alabama

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Jor The Capitol C. Moffett Jefferson Medical College C. J. Moffett Medicine Co St. Louis Maj. W. P. Gorman Institute of Fermentology Wahil-Henius Schlitz Richard Liquor Co N. Commerce St N. Front St Ter Prest. Davis Chamberlain Christian Federation Auburn Wireless High Court W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello Mrs. Oliver Young Royal and St. Louis Streets Royal Street St. Louis Street Victor Victors 1Yeonalds Music Spouse Dauphin St Mobile, Ala Romoval East Royal Dauphin A. N Pmaumenee Optometrist and Manufacturing Optician North Royal Street
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