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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1913

Page

3

Woman Finds Relief After Friend's Advice

Windom Kansas woman Mary A Horner credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a long list of female troubles after failing to improve with doctors. The ad urges others with uterine and bladder symptoms to try the herbal tonic and request confidential guidance from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.

Windom Kansas Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Mary A. Horner Box 41 Lydia

Good News for Eight Year Old After Skull Operation

In Philadelphia on June 18 surgeons removed a two inch by one inch bone fragment from eight year old H. Jamison’s skull at West Philadelphia Hospital. The boy, once bright, became terror to teachers and family after injury and now shows improvement. An X ray revealed skull repression likely from a fall or blow.

Hiladelphia Ire H. Jamison West Philadelphia Homothic Hospital

Bail Granted for Sam C Spicer in Dual Murder Cases

Andalusia Alabama June 18 Sam C Spicer Jr a prominent white man was granted bail of 3500 for the murder of his wife Nobie Spicer and 1000 for the murder of a negro named Joe Green. The state alleges Spicer hired Green to kill his wife to collect a life insurance and helped kill Green to conceal evidence an appeal halted habeas corpus and he was remanded to jail.

Andalusia Ala Sam C. Spicer, Jr Nobie Spicer Joe Green Spicer Green

Eczema Ointment Promises Cure From Doctor Formula

Bath Ill resident J C Eveland credits Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with curing his twenty five year battle with eczema after other remedies failed. The advertisement claims a physician’s formula, long in use, with a guarantee. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis. Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Dr. Hobson J. C. Eveland Bath, Ill

Mobilians Visit State Capitol for Baseball Only

Mobile officials Sidney Lowenstein banker J N McAleer vice deputy tax assessor P B Laurendine visited Montgomery to transact business not completed They were interviewed about politics weeks earlier and returned home saying it was a pipe dream They attended the Mobile Montgomery double header rooting for the Gulls Laurendine is Mobile county Democratic executive committee secretary.

Montgomery Ala Sidney Lowenstein J. N. McAleer Anye P. B. Laurendine Mobile Capitol Hame

Cure for weak kidneys free cure for weak kidneys

Free advertisement touts Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for kidney trouble and diabetes symptoms. Claims include reduced urination, swelling, skin color improvement, and restored energy. Priced at $1 per bottle or $5 for a full five-bottle course with mail order available from Stuart Drug Co.

Stuart Stuart Drug Co Atlanta, Ga Mobile van Antwerp Drug Corporation Royal and Dauphin Ste Express

St Stephen's Road Methodist Picnic Planned at Monroe Park

City brief notes: picnic set for Friday June 20 with 8:30 am car departures from the St Stephen's Road Methodist Church. Also reports Cicil Scales named traveling auditor for the A T and N Railroad with headquarters in York Alabama to oversee agents and conductors accounts.

St. Stephen’s Road Methodist Sunday School Monroe Park Cicil Scales A. T. and N. Railroad Company York Ala

Notice in Chancery cases Mobile Alabama 1913

Archibald B Marston vs Joshua Collins Sr et al in Mobile chancery case no 10 456 shows defendants believed outside Alabama and unknown heirs. Lands described include East half Southwest quarter Section 14 Township 4 South Range 2 West lots 2 3 4 and part of lot 6 north of Spring Hill Road. Notice to plead by June 27 1913 and published weekly in The Mobile Item. In a second case Carl Holzborn presents Complainant vs Lottie Rice No 10476 with Lottie Rice a New Jersey resident, plead by July 190 and notice published in The Mobile Item.

Archibald B. Marston Joshua Collins, Sr Mobile Alabama Court of Chancery Southwestern Chancery Division State of Joshua Collins Joshua Collins, Jr Christopher C. Collins Christopher Collins Larkin Collins Spring Hill Road Mobile Item Chancery Ala Alex Rice Lottie Rice Thirteenth New Jersey Bama Carl Holzborn

Editor A. P. T. Finch of Age-Herald is Dead

Nathaniel P. T. Finch longtime Birmingham Age-Herald editorial writer since 1889 died in Birmingham at seventy five from apoplexy. He once owned Atlanta Constitution stock and was a friend of Joel Chandler Harris. A Civil War veteran and war correspondent, his remains go to Arlington National Cemetery for interment.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Nathaniel P. T. Finch Birmingham Age-Herald Finch Atlanta Constitution Joel Chandler Harris 179Th New York Volunteers Arlington National Cemetery Washington

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens System

An advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic enriches the blood and fortifies the body to withstand the heat of summer. The product is priced at 50 cents and promotes overall health and resilience.

Four Mile Relay Sets New World Record in Easton

Associated Press reports a Gaston Athletic Association team set a world mark for a four mile relay in Easton Pennsylvania on June 18, finishing in 17 minutes 51 14 seconds. The prior best club record stood at 13 minutes 84 5 seconds by the Irish American Athletic Club of New York.

Associated Press Easton Gaston Athletic Association Athletic Club Irish-American Athletic Club of New York

Resinol Offers Free Trials for Skin Care Products

Resinol Ointment stops itching instantly and, with Resinol Soap, clears eczema ringworm pimples and other eruptions quickly. Physicians have prescribed Resinol for eighteen years and many druggists stock it. Free samples and directions available by writing to Dept 42-S Resinol Baltimore Md.

Resinol Baltimore

Improvements in Quaker City Transit Plans Move Forward

Philadelphia June 18 two bills approved by Gov Tener enable Quaker City to build operate or lease rapid transit facilities and modern riverfront wharves while expanding borrowing power by about 45 million dollars. A rapid transit department is created and an elevated railway survey is planned.

Associated Press Philadelphia Tener Harrisburg Department of Rapid Transit

Surprise at Glover's Appointment as U S Land Office Register

The report notes President Wilson named Cato D. Glover of Gadsden for the Montgomery land office register role, a choice not widely expected. Former register Nathan Alexander, a colored official, has served five years, with a money receiver position previously held, and Captain J. U H. Steele currently holding the office.

Montgomery Ala Wilson Cato D. Glover United States Land Office Glover Gadsden Burnett Land Committee of House Nathan Alexander J. U H. Steele

Blessings Never Come Singly Hair Care Ad

An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and a means to restore hair. It claims the product gives snap and luster, a refined fragrance, and wide barber endorsements. Consumers offered a booklet for 10 cents and sizes 50 cents and one dollar with a guarantee refunds if unsatisfied.

Newbro Herpicide Co. Dept. R Detroit Mich Ady

Two Enginemen Victims of Lad Crash in Buffalo

A boy climbed into a railroad engine cab at the New York Central roundhouse in Buffalo. The engine sped to forty five miles an hour and collided with a freight train head on. Engineer Fred Ludeke died instantly and fireman William Forelich died soon after.

Buffalo N. Y New York Central Railroad Fred Ludeke William Forelich

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