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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1916

Page

8

Fourth Concert at Bienville Square Tuesday Evening

The fourth Bienville Square concert is set for Tuesday evening with a likely overflow crowd. L W Savage praises the event and a Bank of Mobile president commends the dancing pavilion for keeping children out of the sand. The program lists marches and dances including Red White and Blue and National Emblem, with pieces like Joe Turner Blues and Rag Pickers.

Bienmaier L. W. Savage Usic M. J. McDermott Bank of Mobile Bienville Square Mobile Joe Turner Buffalo Bill Pauline Myosotis Nancy Lee Gate City

Eczema Healed After Using Cuticura Soap and Ointment

Mrs William Pitchford of Jetersville Virginia reports her baby’s severe eczema cleared in three weeks after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She bought three cakes of Soap and three boxes of Ointment, and the child regained health. The testimonial includes offer to sample free by mail with a 32 page Skin Book and the address Cuticura Dept. T Boston.

William Pitchford Jetersville Virginia Cuticura Dept. T Boston

National Editorial Association Opens Thirty-First Annual Meeting

Editors from across the country gather in New York for the National Editorial Association Thirty-first annual meeting, to run through the week. Postmaster General Burleson predicts a fiscal year surplus exceeding a million dollars, possibly over three million, for the post office department. Lloyds dispatch reports the Spanish steamer Mendibil Mendi sunk with crew saved. The British steamer Sardinia, 545 tons, sunk per Lloyd's. Gafsa also reported sunk.

New York National Editorial Association O& & & Washington Burleson London Mendibil-Mendi Lloyds

Deaths and Funerals Thomas C Barrett and John Carwile

Thomas C Barrett 44 native of Mobile died after a ten day illness at a local infirmary. Survived by widow and brother John P Barrett. Active in Mobile Ancient Order of Hibernians. Funeral Tuesday at 8:30 from home to St Vincent Catholic Church with 9 AM mass, burial in Catholic Cemetery. John Carwile funeral held Sunday at 3:30 from home and 4 PM from Christ Episcopal Church, burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers named.

Thomas C. Barrett Mobile Barrett John P. Barrett Mobile Division Ancient Order of Hibernians Texas Franklin Streets St. Vincent's Catholic Church John Carwile Matthew Brewster John Carwie North Royal Street Christ Episcopal Church Magnolia Cemetery George Lakis John Ladas Elas Saad A. Kahally O. Nassai A. N. Lattof

Burial of Archie Farnell in Pleasant Valley

The funeral for Archie Farnell was held Sunday at 5 PM from the family home in Mertz. Rev. F. M. Atchison of Whistler conducted the service at Pleasant Valley Methodist Church, with Rev. M. E. Hurlburt assisting. Burial followed in Pleasant Valley Cemetery with pallbearers Will Rowell Jack Rowell Robert Farnell M. J. Farnell Sam Rowell and L. G. Jenkins.

A. Farnell Archie Farnell Mertz F. M. Atchison Whistler Pleasant Valley Methodist Church M. E. Hurlburt Pleasant Valley Messrs Will Rowell Jack Rowell Robert Farnell M. J. Farnell Sam Rowell L. G. Jenkins

Burial of J H McAndrew in Mobile

Funeral services for John H. McAndrew proceed Monday at 4 30 PM from his home 871 Dauphin Street and St Josephs Church at 5 PM led by Rev Father Salentine. A prominent merchandise broker and former Chamber of Commerce president, he influenced oyster industry legislation and community affairs. He died Saturday at home. Survived by his widow and one son.

J. H. McAndrew John H. McAndrew Dauphin Street St. Joseph's Church Father Salentine McAndrew Mobile McAndrew, Hopper & Company

U S Bluejackets and Mexicans in Mazatlan Clash

Communications from the Mexican embassy report a clash between a gunboat Annapolis crew and Carranza soldiers at Mazatlan. Mexican version says Marines attempted landing, shots fired, two American officers were arrested and later released after explanations. The embassy seeks no landing of American warship personnel under present tense conditions.

Washington Annapolis Carranaz Mazatlan Mexico State Department Lansing Eliseo Arredondo

Marines Landed at Mazatlan Amid Naval Tensions

A Mazatlan incident report from General Metto notes landing marines aboard the gunboat Annapolis was blocked and may have involved blue jackets. Mexico City urges keeping Americans aboard ships. Also listed are obituaries for John Craft McAndrew family and B A Saxon of Whistler with surviving relatives.

Mazatlan General Meto Mexico City Foreign Office General Metto Mazatland Annapolis Mezto

Player Dodge in Serious Condition After Injury

Johnny Dodge of the Mobile baseball team is in a serious condition at the Inge Bondurant sanitorium. A report from the sanatorium this afternoon said he worsened after being struck in the head by a pitched ball Sunday at Monroe Park thrown by Rogers of the Nashville club. Dodge was unconscious and had convulsions.

Johnny Dodge Inge-Bondurant Dodge Monroe Park Rogers Nashville

Mapel Camp Woodmen of the World Outing Set at Bay Side Park

The eight annual Mapel Camp No. 5 outing will be held Thursday at Bay Side Park in Fairhope. About 1,800 members and friends are expected. Ed K. Cogburn says three boats will depart the foot of Dauphin Street at 8 o clock. Children’s games and dancing on the pavilion with Drago's Band music are planned.

Woodmen of the World Bay Side Park Fairhope Ed K. Cogburn Dauphin Street Drago

Adolph Williams, Mobile convict, escapes Shreve camp

Adolph Williams, a Mobile convict convicted of forgery and sentenced to ten years, escaped from Shreve camp on Saturday. The convict department posted a $50 reward. Williams was paroled in 1914 and the parole was revoked last year.

Montgomery Ala Adolph Williams Mobile Williams

Special Jury Called For Yancy Hogan Case

A six teen veniremen jury was drawn in city court to serve in the burglary case of Yancy Hogan. The trial is scheduled for Friday. Veniremen include George Eager Barnes, St John Armstrong, John J Murphy, Jonas S Markstein, Shelton Byrd, Alexander H Byrd, and others.

Yancy Hogan George Eager Barnes St. John Armstrong John J. Murphy Jonas S. Markstein Shelton Byrd Alexander H.byrd G. Cleveland Cazalas Lester E. Carrol John FE. Walpole Wyatt Morgan William E Martin, Jr Charles E. Rabby Francis M. Codina George W. Threefoot James M. Goleman Alvin Miller

State troops mobilize as guard units reach minimum strength

Alabama set to move troops to Montgomery as each National Guard company must reach a 65 member minimum before deployment. Armories opened statewide. Montgomery units encamp at Vandiver Park under Brigadier General Charles R. Bricken. Louisville and Nashville Railway to run special trains to the mobilization point.

Montgomery Ala Henderson National Guard State Fair Ground Vandiver Park Charles R. Bricken Luverne Louis V. Clark Birmingham Louisville and Nashville Railroad State

Church Federation to Boost Band Concerts

The evangelistic committee of the Church Federation of Mobile meets at 6 30 this evening in the YMCA director's room. Topics include plans for summer concerts in Bienville Square.

Church Federation of Mobile Bienville Square

Mobile County Votes August 1 Bond Issue for Schools

The Mobile County board approves an election on August 1 to issue 150 000 in school bonds for Mobile County schools. Delegates from the board of school commissioners petitioned after a previous election failed on technical grounds. Vice President John T. Cochrane and commissioners R P Roach and L W Roe attend with Superintendent S S Murphy. attorneys Palmer Pillans and N E Stallworth also present. The board demands assurance the bond funds go only to rural schools and reserves final say on expenditures.

Mobile County Board of School Commissioners John T. Cochrane R. P. Roach L. W. Roe S.S. Murphy Messrs. Palmer Pillans N. E. Stallworth Cochrane

Outside officials begin probe into Lawler's murder

Investigation into conditions in Madison county following Probate Judge W. T. Lawler's murder was begun by officials from outside the county. A special grand jury was discharged. State Attorney General Martin directs the probe with J. Fitz Thompson and Joseph R. Tate assisting. Warrants issued for several men. two county political figures may be arrested. National guardsmen stay on call. Judge Lawler's funeral drew a record crowd.

Huntsville Ala Madison County W. T. Lawler Lin A. B. Foster Troy Martin J. Fitz Thompson Centreville Joseph R. Tate Birmingham Foster Lawler

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