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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
2
German officials and Allied reports contest whether the German cruiser Pommern or a battleship was sunk near Jutland. Dispatches cite a British submarine claim and survivor accounts, while governments deny the Pommern loss and affirm a different vessel’s fate.
Berlin dispatch reports a published claim in England that the German dreadnought Westfalen was lost in a North Sea battle. Authoritative AP information says the report is unfounded and the Westfalen has returned safely to her home port.
Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph confirms the sinking of the German battle cruiser Derfflinger. Reported by travelers from Berlin that the ship sank after the North Sea battle while being towed to Wilhelmshaven. British admiralty had believed it sunk. GermanSeeman admiralty ended the action.
A fragmented note claims iced tea harms kidneys and liver, referencing herbal teas such as Ge-Rar-Dy Tea sold by Phil. Co. of New Orleans offering a free sample. The text mixes dubious medical claims with pricing and distribution details.
Churches of all denominations are invited to submit notices of services to The Item office by 3 o'clock Friday afternoon for Saturday publication. Notices received after this time cause inconvenience and risk exclusion from the paper.
multiple church notices list services across First Baptist North Side Baptist Baptist Tabernacle Oakdale Crichton Prichard Calvary Dauphin Way and Calvary Baptist. Dates show Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m B Y P U meetings midweek prayer and revival notes with topics including The Supreme Translation The River of the Water of Life and The Changeless Christ.
A list of sermons from Mobile pastors with morning and evening topics. Subjects include Communion With God, The Faith of Our Fathers, The Supreme Translation, The Changeless Christ, The Bible and Its Teachings, Divine Guidance, The Young Man Who Made Good, The Proper Standard of Church Success, The Deacon's Office, The River of the Water of Life, The Forgiveness of Sins, The Finished Life, How Moral Men Can Injure the Church, Christian Spirit in Service, and Moses Preparation for the Exodus.
A historical note outlines Moses and the Exodus period, detailing preparatory acts and the anticipated departure from Egypt. It examines leadership roles, tribal movements, and the significance of the journey for the Israelites as described in ancient narrative sources.
The article lists masses and devotions for multiple parishes including Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St Joseph St Mary St James St Matthew St Catherine of Siena St Margaret St Peter St Vincent. It details mass times on Sundays weekdays holy days and special devotions with locations on Spring Hill Garrity and Marine streets Cedar Point Road and other streets. It also notes seasonal schedules from June to October and May devotions.
Several Presbyterian churches announce services today at 7:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. with sermons by pastors H M Perkins Henry Wade Du Bose D A Planck and topics The Deacons Office Communion With God and The Proper Standard of Church Success. Two deacons to be ordained at South Franklin Street church. Sunday schools led by L G Curtis R O Harris and others with times at 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor and prayer meetings listed. Broad Street church notes same 11 a.m. service and 10 a.m. Sunday school.
The notice lists multiple Methodist churches with pastors and service times. St Francis Street Church with Rev. O C McGehee holds morning and evening sermons, Sunday school at 9 30, Epworth League at 7, and Wednesday evening meetings. Other churches include Broad Street with Rev L H S Chappelle and Crichton with Rev J B Trotter, plus Oakdale with Rev D Y Register, giving their respective preaching times and supervision details.
Maple Camp No. 5 W. O. W. schedules its annual outing at Fairhope on Thursday June 22 with steamers Apollo Cessna and Pleasure Bay chartered. Boats depart foot of Dauphin street at 8 815 and 830 a.m. Committees named Ex-officio Chairman M Denmark and General Chairman E F Kopper smith with steamer Apollo C F Bau er and others, Cessna C Delhomme and crew, Pleasure Bay John Gab and team. Dancing Amusements Refreshments Tickets chaired by John Gab with several members listed.
The last Palm Grove Camp No. 7 Woodman Circle meeting on May 23 at Y M B A Hall was described as pleasant with all members in good spirits and a fine gathering.
A set of church notices across Prichard St Stephens Toulminville Dauphin Way St Francis Dumas Creola Satsuma and Plateau detailing pastors preaching times on Sundays and Wednesdays, Sunday school hours, Epworth League and prayer meetings with assigned superintendents and leaders.
Seventh Day Adventists meet every Sabbath at the First Christian Church on Government and Dearborn streets. Sabbath school starts at 9 45 am followed by services. The public is invited to attend.
A roster of Easter season services at Christ Church St. Manuel and Church streets and neighboring parishes. Rev. Matthew Brewster conducts Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m., with evening services at 5 30 p.m. at multiple churches including St Pauls Whistler and Trinity Church.
American Seamen's Mission at Sea men’s Bethel 65 Church street hosts an evening service for sailors at 8 o'clock led by Rev. R. A. Pearce chaplain.
The Lutheran Church on Corner Dearborn and St. Francis streets lists Pastor Robert M. Hennig. A German service 8 a.m. and an English service 10:30 a.m. Sunday school 9:15 a.m. Congregational meeting Monday 8 p.m. Parochial School commencement exercises Wednesday 8 p.m.
First Church of Christ Scientist at 9 St Emanuel Street lists Sunday service at 11 am and Sunday school at 10 am. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. Reading room open daily 11 am to 3 pm except Sundays and holidays. All are invited.
The weekly schedule lists Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock with a lecture and a Sunday night meeting. Tuesday night entertainment begins at 7:30 and Friday prayer meeting at 8. Oscar H. Olsen serves as assistant pastor.
The Grove deputy J. W. McCully explains a contest to boost applications and grow the Grove's membership, with a final date the last Tuesday in November. Leaders hope for a large initiation class and urge all sovereigns to work to get the grand order on the honor roll.
Maple Camp No 5 of the Woodmen of the World met on Wednesday night June 7 with large attendance. Milton Denmark presided. Ten applicants were referred to an investigating committee and one candidate was obligated. Deaths of Sovereigns Poe Baumhauer and W E P hip s noted. Prize winners listed. Auditor's quarterly report read and filed.
The Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen Association held its regular meeting on Friday night June 2. President A Verneuille led discussions to grow membership while the amusement committee prepared for a moonlight hop on Monday night June 12 with Charles Yates Roy Bru F L Verneuille W P Ludvigsen and John T McCafferty in charge of entertainment features promising a large crowd.
Members of Company C 123rd Regiment held a banquet at Corporal Lawrence Arras home with praise for Arras and a lively musical program led by Captain H G Diffee and others. Unveiling ceremonies at Magnolia cemetery honored late Maple Camp W O W members. Next drill June 12 and a Moose Auditorium dance June 14 with surprises planned by W P Ludvigsen.
Members are asked to attend the regular monthly meeting at St Josephs rectory this afternoon at 4 30. Assessment No 113 is due.
Gulf City Cant No. 9 Tribe of Ben Hur met Monday night with Chief O S Pistole presiding and a large attendance. Ten applications were acted upon and several were given the obligation and secret work. Many talks for the good of the order were held.
A large class will be started at the next regular meeting on Monday June 19 with refreshments. Plans include a monthly dance first to be held in July. The Ben Hur orchestra provides music as Gulf City Cant grows and seeks the 1916 state banner.
The Knights of Pythias with Red Cross aid report a busy week for law lodges. Mobile Lodge No 67 initiated 27 members into the third rank the highest in the order, leading in new member numbers while Rescue and Percival press for top totals.
The article describes a plan to showcase a large class of victims for a final look before ordeals. The Yacht Club pavilion will be padded with ample space for participants to act on candidates. Women are to be admitted after the initiation concludes.
Jackson Camp No. 1024 of Woodmen of the World organized May 20 with twenty eight charter members. First regular meeting June 8 added seven more. Dr J R Armstead consul commander predicts at least fifty members by January 1 1911. Unveiling ceremonies set for June 18 at Sakipta with Jackson Camp leading, aided by Fulton Camp officers and J W Phillips and Edward K Cogburn of Mobile.
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