Tiger hit by liquor seizure at Dog River launch raid
Deputy Sheriff Charles Brannon reports trouble with three sheriffs and Harry Brown alleged owner of a launch delivering prohibited liquor. At 1 am two auto loads of liquor were taken from the river launch near the mouth. Brown and an accomplice dumped seven or eight cases into the water as officers approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Brannon
Dog River
Sheriff's
Harry Brown
Brannan
Easterling
Donoghue
W. H. Ransom
Pog River
Brown
Bay skiff incident ends with standoff
An officer boarded a skiff in the bay while Brown prevents Deputy Donaghue from reaching the stern of the launch. Deputy Brannan, armed with a revolver, orders Brown to stop as the officer covers him with the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Donaghue
Brannan
Abe Martin On A Stranger And Rising Broom News
A stranger asked for rare liver at the Little Gem restaurant yesterday. Locals note brooms are so high that sweeping hardly pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Gem
Prohibition Cases Tie Up Shipments At Mobile Area
Deputies report Brown’s launch reached the river mouth before a party loaded four liquor cases onto a skiff and brought them ashore at Mobile. They found a residence on Dog River with two women and a man and a small quantity of beer and whiskey inside. Seymour Madison pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. C. R. Palmer was nolle prosse. Farrone Smith’s case postponed until July 8. Frank Evans jailed on a prohibition charge and released on bond signed by William Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Mobile
Holcombe
Ransom
Dog River
Seymour Madison
Inferior Criminal Court
C. R. Palmer
Nolle Prosse
Farrone Smith
Frank Evans
Evans
William Schroeder
Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits
Mrs. Robert Southerland and Daisy attend town then return for Miss May Hughes wedding where Daisy will be a flower girl. Miss Hattie Gresham goes to Chicago for university summer school. Several families relocate for summer, visits to Pensacola Biloxi and Jacksonville noted. Meridian Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Southerland
Daisy
Battles
Miss May Hughes
Hattie Gresham
Chicago
University
Catherine Braun
Pensacola
N. L. Vickers
Barnes-Mulvoy
Meridian Dispatch
Cuticura Soap and Ointment for Hand Burns Relief
Do your hands burn or ache use Cuticura Soap with hot water, then rub Cuticura Ointment into the skin minutes. Dry, wipe surplus or leave on and wear gloves at night. Free samples by mail. address Cuticura Dept. 13 Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Pershing Faces Unclear Threat as Troops Cross Rio Grande
American forces pushed into Mexico near San Ignacio amid reports of a bandit attack on a camp. Carranza officials captured about twenty suspects while Maj. Gray reported cooperation from Carranza troops and officials doubted the Trevino warning's authenticity as either garbled or fabricated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
San Ignacio
Texas
Gray
Rio Grande
Carranza
Trevino
Fraternal Cornelia Lodge Elects New Officer
Cornelia Lodge No. 235 of Knights and Ladies of Honor held its regular meeting with a good turnout. With Julian Hale away, Robert Cahall was elected to fill the unexpired term as Maleyee, after which members enjoyed ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Cornelia Lodge No. 235
Protector
Julian
Hale
Robert K. Cahall
Maleyee
Forest Camp No 1 Holds Regular Meeting
Forest Camp No 1 met Monday night at the Young Men's Benevolent Association hall. D. J. Cashin presided and no candidates appeared. several applications were sent to committees. Prize winners included D. J. Cashin W. H. Williams Charles Vukers and others. Sick members received relief and Maple Camp No 5 invited officers to its outing, which they accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Benevolent Association
D. J. Cashin
W. H. Williams
Charles Vukers
G. P. Baldo
A. Primo
Patriotic Plans For July 4 Preparedness Parade
Company C of Maple Camp No 5, W O W held a lively meeting last Monday night with plans to participate in the Preparedness parade on July 4. The seventh company dance postponed from last Wednesday night to July 28 will use the same tickets, and the amusement committee promises a pleasing program. Company C will initiate work for the camp on Wednesday night June 21 hoping many candidates attend for a big night of fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
128Rd Regiment
Maple Camp No. 5
Dry Goods Salesmen Hop Aboard Steamer Charles B Cessna
The Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen Association held a bay ride and dance on the excursion steamer Charles B Cessna despite bad weather. An estimated two to three hundred people attended, with plans for another hop if weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen's Association
Charles B. Cessna
Jepthah Chapter No 41 Eastern Star Meets
Jepthah Chapter No 41 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Friday night. Several candidates were elected to receive degrees. Mrs Blanche Baughn past matron attended and was honored with a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jephthah
OO. E
Jepthah
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Blanche Baughn
Montgomery
Peace Rebekah Lodge plans Malinda’s Wedding Day
Despite heavy rain on Wednesday night Peace Rebekah Lodge No. 4 I O O F held a small meeting at their hall corner St Emanuel and Dauphin streets Final plans were made to present Malinda’s Wedding Day at Moose Hall next Tuesday night June 20 The event aims to involve all members and community attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Rebekah Lodge No. 4
St. Emanuel and
Dauphin Streets
Malinda
Moose Hall
Cure for sick headache through stomach health
Mrs A L Luckie of East Rochester New York reports that sick headache was caused by a disordered stomach. After taking Chamberlains Tablets a few weeks earlier she regained her former health. Obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Luckie
East Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain
Local Labor Meetings And Theatrical Show At Central Trades Hall
Reports list today’s labor meetings for Garment Workers Central Trades Council Hall and Mobile Medical Society gathering at 7 30 p.m. Royal Theatre features one reel animations The Fatal Pie and The Man Who Was Never Caught plus Gold Dust Open Track and The Children of the House The Lion and the Auto Girl and The Sheriff of Pine Mountain also shown at Crescent and Empire programs with named stars and studios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garment Workers—Central Trades Council Hall
Royal
R. L. Goldberg
Royal Theatre
Pathe
Wiekraph Company
George K. Spoor
Essanay Company
Helen Gibson
Crown
Keystone
Joe Jackson
Juanita Hanson
Local play promises hearty laughter and dancing to follow
Attendees are urged to attend the upcoming performance for full value and humor. Tickets available at the door. After the play a "'called ladies' change color" will precede dancing with a good orchestra and several surprises expected.
Gulf City Court No 9 Ben Hur Meet At Moose Hall
Gulf City Court No 9 Tribe of Ben Hur holds a regular meeting Monday night June 19 at 8 15 at Moose Hall. A large class will be initiated drawing a big attendance. The court leads for the state banner and aids deputies in recruiting members. Planned is a monthly dance starting soon. Refreshments follow initiation. Degree team members should arrive by 8 p m. Music by the Ben Hur Orchestra. Visiting members invited. Be a booster and attend.
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Gulf City Court No. 9
Tribe of Ben Hur
Moose Hall
Gulf City Court
State Banner
Ull
Ben Hur
Tuscahoma Tribe Plans War Path Talks
The Tuscahoma Improved Red Men held a chiefs gathering led by Dr. O H Harris to discuss parade of preparedness for July 4 and how to teach younger chiefs to capture Palefaces. Past Sachem A W Konstanzer Deputy Great Sachem Fred Allen and Gus Qrettel will assist in the preparations at Beavers hall on Dalphin street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.H. Harris
A. W. Konstanzer
Fred Allen
Sons of Liberty
Tuscahoma
Memorial Odd Fellows Service at Temperance Hall
Mobile Odd Fellows lodges announce a joint memorial service next Wednesday at 8 oclock at Temperance Hall hosted by Mobile Lodge No 8. James Shapp, longtime Birmingham resident now in Mobile, will deliver the address alongside a traditional service. All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODD Fellows
Odd Fellow
Mobile
Temperance Hall
Mobile Lodge No
James Shapp
Birmingham
Mobile County
Rebekahs
Knights of Pythias lodges in Mobile initiate members
Four lodges in Mobile engaged in initiation work recently as a rapid member drive continues. Mobile No. 67 leads the campaign, with Mobile Rescue and Red Cross performing first degree work and Per Civale progressing to second degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KNIGHTS_OF PYTHIAS
Knights of Pythias of Mobile
Mobile
Mobile, Rescue and
Red Cross
Percivale
Knights of Khorassan Edict Announces July 12 Ceremony
Royal Vizier Finlay McFadyen of Ramalah Temple No. 134 issues an edict to Dokkies inviting initiation in a dramatic session on July 12 1916 at Mobile Yacht Club Mobile Bay. Parade at 3 pm ceremonial at 5 pm banquet at 7 30 pm with dancing. committee members L W Savage C L Smith M M Marsh J C Crum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights OF
Mobile Yacht Club
Mobile Bay
Mobile
Yacht Club
L. W. Savage
C. L. Smith
M. M. Marsh
Peace Rebekah Lodge Presents Malinda's Wedding Day
Peace Rebekah Lodge No. 4 plans a stage program at Moose Hall titled Malinda's Wedding Day. Characters include Queenie Mammy Miss T Conway Bride Malinda Peabody I Barnes Groom Andrew Jackson White L Entrekin and Parson Uncle Remus with a cast of Miss Snowden Conway and others. Auntish and comic roles echo period vaudeville style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Rebekah Lodge
Peace Rebekah Lodge No. 4
Malinda
Moose Hall
Queenie
T. Conway
Mr. L. Entrekin
Malinda Peabody
E. Botts
Remus
J. A. Weiss
Topsy
Miss A. Conway
Miss T. Conway
Missoury
Miss L. Snowden
Peanuts
Forrest Chighizola
Sambo
J. Hurn
Eénic Ee Sue
Griffin
Licker
Bob
Barnes
Grand jury finds county jail clean but asylum conditions fail
The grand jury reports the county jail as clean and well ventilated with 81 inmates, but finds the poor asylum and convict camp buildings deteriorating. They urge space expansion for county offices, better witness screening, and immediate isolation for a tuberculosis patient. They note old, unsanitary colored quarters and leaky hospital buildings needing screening and replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
United States
Witneses
R. A Downey
W. N. Johnson
R. E. McDonald
Nia Tee
Report on jail facilities and inmate conditions
The memo details Plume County jail and Poor Asylum conditions including moldy floors leaky roofs and inadequate ventilation. It calls for inmate removal to county jail re repairs and a new building, adds laundry needs and convicts labor viability, and urges disinfection and covered kitchens. Signatories include George A. Leonard P Ward and Richard Steiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wimberly
Tom
Ed Burgers
Poor Asylum
Board of Revenue
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T. P. Brown
Fairhope
Ben Noble
F. B. Sale
Margaret Coleman
Phares
Pride Jones
Harry T. Inge
Lucile Burke
Weatherbee
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Ruth Nelson
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W. W. Rayfield
J.k.glennon
Point Clear
Miss Sue Carmichael
Sunny South, Ala
Mrs
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Harry Pillans
Montrose
Fanny Randlette
Nashville
University of the Puth
Pershing
Cornelia Lodge K
Newbro
Mobile Medical Society
St. Michael and Concepton
Crescent
Pine Mountain
Ben Wilson
Powers
Gale Henry
William Franey
Empire
Millionaire Kid
Ernest True
Dorothy Kelly
George A. Leonard
P. Ward
Richard Steiner
Packard
Hudson
White
Swibbell
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J. F. Malone
Mgr
the Oldest Bank
Alabama
First National Bank Prain Ce S
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Lan
the Item
Baldwin Counties
Bell
Home
Royal Street Lumber CO
Ascade Ginger Ale
Selzer
D. Palliser’s Sons
Dauphin Street
Rosedale Creamery
Dauphin
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