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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

5

San Ramon Carries Mexican Troops and Loops Through Canal

The American steamer San Ramon discharging dye wood at Louisville docks carried Mexican soldiers from Mazatlan to Manzanillo, then through the Panama Canal to Mobile. Crew stories claim it avoided overland travel, rifles allegedly moved, and uniforms varied. The steam schooner, oil fired and built for San Francisco-Portland trade, has 60 passenger capacity and a one million foot lumber capacity.

San Ramon Pacific Mazatlan Manzanillo Panama Canal Mobile Pacific Coast San Francisco Portland Mexican Coast Kingston Jamaica Louisville & Nashville

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

This advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot summer months. It claims the remedy is invaluable, inexpensive, and readily obtainable everywhere for immediate use.

Chamberlain

Germans Admit Loss of Several More Warships

Reported from The Hague via Amsterdam, six German destroyers were sunk by British forces and a large cruiser was badly damaged and towed into Kiel. About 150 ships were said to be engaged. Wounded sailors are arriving in London to cheering crowds while no internment is expected in Holland. The German minister at The Hague will travel to Ymuiden to investigate.

Hague Amsterdam Central News Kiel Holland the Hague Ymuiden Citizens Daily Voice Dr. Pierce’s Hospital

British Fleet Safe in Harbor Denies German Loss Report

Captain William Hall of the Admiralty with AP says the German claim of Marlborough and Warspite loss is false and the British fleet remains intact in harbor. He also refutes the claim that the entire British fleet fought the Germans, noting only a portion engaged and caused the German force to retreat. A Copenhagen dispatch cites German mines in the North Sea and a cruiser strike sixty miles northwest of the Wyl lightship with few survivors.

William Hall Admiralty Associated Press Northea Exchange Telegraph Company Copenhagen Sys North Sea Wyl Blaavandshuk

Zeppelins Fight With German Fleet Off Jutland

Six Zeppelins took part in the naval action off Jutland with the German fleet. The L-24 was hit and badly damaged but reached Schleswig coast. Several crew wounded and supplies thrown overboard. Berlin reports say Emperor William pressed the fleet for action.

London Jutland Copenhagen Daily Mail Schleswig Berlin William

William Duff Arrested With Load of Beer

William Duff was arrested Saturday morning by Officer Alex McCarron for possessing liquor beyond legal limits. He was found driving a wagon with three cases of beer. the liquor was confiscated and his case placed on the docket for violating the prohibition law. Duff asked the desk sergeant to change the docket name to avoid newspaper mention, which was refused.

William Duff Alex McCarron Duff

Shipping Notes In Port With Multiple Vessels

In Port shipments list several steamships schooners and brigs. Vessels include Tron Kingston Bluefields Sylvamian Dilla Sadie C. Summer Meltonian alton Emily Malcolm William H. Davenport Lizzie E Dennison Jena A Murray Fannie Prescott Sir Knight Carmela Oscar G. being rebuilt for Cuba or the West Indies.\u00a0Ollinger-Bruce docks noted.

San Ramon Tron Emily Malcolm West Indies William H. Davenport Lizzie E. Dennison Jena A. Murray Cuba Bahamas Timber Co Fannie Prescott Gulf Dry Docks Sir Knight

Shipping List of Vessels and Freight Assignments

Perceler Br schooner to load lumber for Cuba. Albert D Mills Am schooner to bring sisal from Yucatan. Elizabeth T Doyle Am schooner season repair here. Ong Am from Cuba to load lumber. Oranian Br steamer from Liverpool to load for British Isles.

Perceler Cuba Albert D. Mills Yucatan Elizabeth T. Doyle Ong Livpool British Isles

Visiting Sheriff Watches Prohibition Whiskey Destruction

Sheriff L C Garrett of Grove Hill Clark county visits Mobile en route to Bay Minette to fetch Charles Davis, wanted on assault to murder. He witnessed the destruction of liquor in the county jail cellar valued at Five thousand dollars, comprising seventy five seizures from six months. The sheriff notes no seized liquor remains in Grove Hill jail and doubts local drinking.

L. C. Garrett Grove Hill Clark County Mobile Bay Minette Baldwin County Charles Davis Davis Garrett Clark

Eight German cruiser Frauenlob survivors reach Thames

The Thames tugboat arrives with eight survivors from the German cruiser Frauenlob after the battle off Jutland. The ship sank ten minutes after a torpedo struck, with 350 crew total. survivor Stolzman says only he and his companions escaped, while others say the British fleet briefly outnumbered the Germans before a running fight ended.

The Hook Holland London Thames Jutland Stolzman

Camp Scene Used To Make Attractive Window Show

The Taylor Reynolds Optical Company crafted a striking window display depicting a camp scene designed to lure buyers. A boy model loaned by E. A. Pincus wears the season’s latest Cool Cloth Suit for Boys, tagged for display.

Taylor Reynolds Optical Company E. A. Pincus

The Gelderland Cousin and the Van Middlenesse Visit

In The Ten Minute Classics tale Mr. Jansen visits The Hague with Cousin Van Middleness. Night gaslight tours reveal family pretenses and mistaken status. A later letter asks for money, Jansen responds with a generous yet cautious gesture and quiet moral resolve. Jacobus Jan Cremer, Dutch painter and writer, is noted.

Hague Mr. Middlenesse Mr. Jansen Gelderland Jansen Anne-Ijse van Middleness G. Jansen

Mrs. Mary Rosa Tremer Dies at 54 in Mobile

Mrs. Mary Rosa Tremer aged 54 native of Mobile died Saturday morning after a several weeks illness. She was a Miss Cientat before marriage. She is survived by her husband and a large family connection. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.

Mary Rosa Tremer Mobile

Church Notices Admission Deadline for Saturday Paper

Churches of all denominations are invited to submit notices of services to The Item office by 3 o clock Friday afternoon for publication on Saturday. Submissions after the deadline may be omitted from the paper.

Local Baptist Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Revivals

A listing of Sunday school times and worship services at First Baptist Church on Government and Jefferson streets and multiple area churches. Details include pastors, superintendents, sermon topics such as Fighting Against God and Divine Healing, and midweek prayer meetings with B Y P U times. Additional notes cover Children’s Day events and revival meetings at North Side Baptist and other congregations.

First Baptist Church Government Jefferson Streets John W. Phillips D. D T. H. Frazer Emriguel Dauphin Way Baptist Church Dauphin and Anna Streets W. D. Edwards Ed S. Barnes Prichard Baptist Church J. D. Anderson Baccalaureate Medical College Dauphin Way Baptist Guy R. Hurlbutt Guy R.hurlbutt Oakdale Baptist North Side Baptist Church Conception Street D. W. Bosdell G. J. Abney

First Christian Church Announces Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by G. E. Comer with no intermission before the morning worship. The closing song becomes the opening hymn for church. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m led by Miss Sadie Dodge. Evening service at 8 o'clock with morning topic Doing What You Can and evening subject Proper Rendering.

First Christian Church P. Spiegel G. E. Comer Christian Endeavor Sadie Dodge

Parish Worship Schedules Across Local Churches

The list outlines daily and weekend Masses at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception St Joseph St Mary St James St Matthew St Catherine St Margaret St Peter and St Vincent with times for masses confirmations rosaries benedictions and special devotions including May devotions and summer schedules. It notes appointments for baptisms and confessions and Holy Hours on Fridays.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St. Joseph's Church St. Mary's Church St. James College Avenue Prichard's Lane St. Matthew's Garrity and Marine Streets John W. Dunne Our Lord Heaven St. Anthony of Padria St. Joseph St. Rit Mother of God St. Catherine of Sienna Spa Hill Stem Avenues Crichton V. Emmett B. Kennedy Order of Divine Services St. Margaret's Church Cedar Point Road J. A. Fortier St. Peter's Church Fulton Road Fathad Pyrk Bagg St. Vincent's Church Palmetto A Na

Mobile Pastors Sunday Topics Highlight City Sermons

A roster of ministers from Oakdale Baptist to First Christian outlines Sunday morning and evening topics. Notable talks include Rev S D Monroe on The Bible and Heaven and Rev John W Phillips delivering the baccalaureate sermon for the Medical College graduates.

S. D. Monroe Oakdale Baptist Church D. W. Bosdell North Side Baptist Church H. M. Perkins Broad Street Presbyterian Church South Franklin Street Presbyterian Church C. C. McGehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church Coo Ikaueth Henry a de Du_ Bose Government Street Presbyterian Church Jesus Guy Hurlbutt Dauphin Way Baptist Church John W. Phillips First Baptist Church Medical College S. P. Spiegel First Christian Church

Parish Mass Times and Schedules for Lawrence Church

Rev D A Brady pastor and Rev T M Cassidy assistant announce Sunday and holy day services from May 1 to Oct 1 with Sunday masses at 6 6 8 and 9 30 am. Rosary and benediction at 5 pm. Weekday masses 6 and 7 am. Holy day masses 6 20 7 and 8 30 am. First Friday masses 5 30 and 7 am. Holy hour Fridays 6 to 7 am.

Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules Across City

Central Presbyterian under Rev Planck holds Sabbath services 11 a.m. and 8 p.m with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and midweek prayer. Government-street Presbyterian hosts ordination of Elders at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Bible topics. Broad-street and others list morning worship and Sunday school, plus Congregational meeting to elect two deacons and Y P C E activities in the evening.

Central Presbyterian Church Dauphin and Ann Streets D. A. Planck D. D Christian Endeavor Government - Street Presbyterian Church Government and Jackson Streets Henry Wade du Bose R. O. Harris Jesus Christian Endeavor Society Broad-street Presbyterian Church N. Crane Franklin-street Presbyterian Church I. G. Curtis Y. P C. E Julius Winter

Local church schedule list for Broad Street area

A compiled notice lists pastors and services for multiple churches on Broad Street and nearby streets. It details Sunday schools, preaching times, Epworth League sessions, and midweek prayer meetings including Crichton Government Street Oakdale Prichard St. Stephens Toulminville Dauphin Way St Francia Dumas Satsuma Plateau and others with respective pastors and superintendents.

Broad Street Broad and Ellemira Streets L.H Chappelle, Sr H Almes T. A. White Prichard Rev D. Y. Register Toulminville D. ¥. Register Dauphin Way Brown Pworth League St. Francia Street Methodist St. Francis and Joachim McGehee R. P. Roach Epworth League G. W. Carpenter E. E. Balyeat Plateau Pas

Adventist Sabbath Services At First Christian Church

Seventh Day Adventists meet every Sabbath at the First Christian Church corner Government and Dearborn streets. Sabbath school begins at 9 45 am with services following. The public is invited to attend.

First Christian Church Government and Dearborn Streets

Church Service Schedule for Five Parishes on Sunday

Sunday observances list times for St John Dearborn Monroe Christ Church St Imanuel St Paul Whistler Grace Trinity All Saints and St Paul Spring Hill with rectors and service times including Holy Communion Morning Prayer Sermon and Sunday school guidance for each parish. An evening service is noted at some locations.

St. John's Church Dearborn Monroe Streets Gardiner C. Tucker Christ Church St. Imanuel Church Streets Matthew Brewster D. D St. Paul's Episcopal Church Whistler A. G. Richards Grace Church J. T. McCan J. P. Ross Trinity All Saints’ Church Government Ann Streets James F. Plummer St. Paul's Spring Hill R. A. Pearce

Seamen's Bethel Seeks Sailors for Evening Service

The American Seamen's Mission at Sea men's Bethel 65 Church Street invites sailors to an 8 o'clock evening service led by Rev. R. A. Pearce chaplain.

Seamen’s

Lutheran Church Corner Dearborn and St Francis Streets

Rev. Robert M. Henning serves as pastor at the Lutheran Church located at corner Dearborn and St Francis streets in English.

Lutheran Church Dearborn and St. Francis Streets Robert M. Henning

Schedule notes for church services and meeting

Service at 8 a.m. and German service at 10 30 a.m. Sunday service at 8 60 a.m. Congregational meeting at 8 p.m. Commencement exercises of Lutheran Parochial on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Lutheran Parochial

Norwegian Seamen's Mission Services Schedule

Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock Sunday night meeting at 8 o'clock Tuesday night entertainment at 7 30 Friday prayer meeting at 8. Oscar H Olsen assistant pastor.

First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Hours

The First Church of Christ Scientist at 9 St Emanuel Street offers Sunday services at 11 a.m. and a Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Reading Room at the same address opens daily including Sundays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited.

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist St. Emanuel Street

Berean Studies Sunday Lecture at 3 pm

ASSOCIATED BIBLE STUDENTS hold weekly services every Sunday with a 3 pm lecture. Berean Studies follow in the afternoon sessions, inviting attendees to join in study and discussion.

Associated Bible Students Berean Studies P

Congregational and Ann Street churches outline Sunday rites

The First Congregational Church on Scott Street hosts a 11 am sermon by Rev Spencer Snell with a sacred concert at 8 pm and Sunday school at 9 40 am led by S F Raymond. Ann Street Presbyterian on Ann and Basil holds 11 am service, 10 am Sunday school, and 8 pm evening sermon.

First Congregational Church Scott Canal and Cher Streets Spencer Snell F. Raymond Christian Endeavor Maria Freeman Corinne Dyer Ann-street Presbyterian Church Ann and Basil Streets D. G. Garland Joseph James Christ Christian Endeavor BE. Lathen Cato Bible Union Young Ladies’ Missionary Society N. B. Moore Ladies’ Aid. Society Billa James R. T. Kerr

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