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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1913

Page

2

Dange Winds Up Woodman Picnic at Monroe Park

Several hundred Woodmen their families and guests returned from Monroe Park after an all day picnic ending with a dance in the pavilion. The First Regiment band played music as dinner and supper were served from the Mobile Light and Railroad Company shed. Entertainment included games bathing boating and diversions. Sponsors were Miss Claudia Oliver Miss Adele Browning Miss Imogene Lamas and Miss Edna Untreiner.

Monroe Park Mobile Light and Railroad Company Claudia Oliver Adele Browning Imogene Lamas Edna Untreiner

Second Camp Opens as Y M C A Boys Arrive at Palmetto Beach

The second Y M C A boys camp at Palmetto Beach began with ten additional Citronelle boys: Ernest Curtis Warren Woodruff Harry Reid Tom McMahon Chester Lavelle John Barr Arey Martin John Rowe Rolin Tyrrell. Week end visitors from Birmingham included H G Tonsmeire J H Watters Clarence Wienand Ned Turner and T K Lee. Sunday the group hiked to the Gulf and visited Bon Secour for afternoon church.

Y. mm. C Boya Palmetto Beach Citronelle Ernest Curtis Warren Woodruff Harry Reid Tom McMahon Chester Lavelle John Barr Arey Martin John Rowe Rolin Tyrrell H. G. Tonsmeire J. H. Watters Clarence Wienand Ned Turner

City Preparing for July 9 School Bond Election

City Attorney B B Boone has begun printing ballots tally sheets and inspectors certificates for a July 9 school bond election. Voters will decide on issuing 150000 dollars in bonds to build new schools and upgrade existing ones. City hall indicates bonds will likely be approved by a large majority, though turnout may be low. The 1912 Mobile election set the record with 2500 votes when 100000 dollars in bonds were approved and Pat J Lyons was elected city commissioner.

B. B. Boone Mobile Pat J. Lyons

Wilson to Withdraw Nicholson Nomination to Portugal

President Wilson will withdraw Meredith Nicholson nomination as minister to Portugal after objections that he is not a good Democrat. Nicholson urged withdrawal to avoid political embarrassment and to keep his family from going abroad.

Wilson Nicholson Washington Willson Meredith Nicholson Portugal

Fine Remedy for a Backward Child

A low state of health is the cause of backwardness in children and a healthy diet with air and exercise helps. Monitor bowel habits and consider Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation. many mothers attest to its benefits. It is safe for infants and adults, sold by druggists at fifty cents to one dollar, with free samples by mail from Dr. W. B. Caldwell.

W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello

Masons Observe St. Johns Day With Officer Installations

In observance of St. John’s Day a joint installation of officers occurred Tuesday morning at the Masonic Temple for Mobile Royal Arch Chapter No. 21 and three blue lodges, Mobile 40 Athelstan 369 and Howard 69. Installations of officers were held, with a slate of names, and a regular Howard Lodge communication set for Tuesday evening and Athelstan Thursday. Scottish Rite degrees will be conferred Wednesday and Thursday at the spring meeting of the Lodge of Perfection with about ten degrees to be conferred.

St. John's Masonic Temple Mobile Royal Arch Chapter Mobile Lodge No Athelstan Lodge No Howard Lodge No Howard Lodge Athelstan Lodge Lodge of Percection Freemasonry Royal Arch M. KR. Baker Leonard Wise C. A. L. Johnson K. W. Graham J. L. A. Peaks T. J. Price KE. M. Cunningham Third Veil L. J. Arbo Secnd Vell R. M. Kendrick First S. A. Burgoyne Shawhan J. K. Dempster Sentinel M. &. Aldridge Marshal E.L. Merkle Ryler

Ojeda Still Bottled Up By Constitutionalists

Governor Pesquira of Sonora denied reports that General Pedro Ojeda defeated state troops at Ortiz and Santa Rosa. Ojeda remained pressed in Santa Rosa near Ortiz as federal trains were halted by wrecked tracks and rebels were said to be advancing toward victory. The battle stretched over Santa Rosa and Ortiz area.

Associated Press Douglas Ariz Pesquira Sonora Hermosillo Mexico City Nogales Pedro Ojeda Ortiz Santa Rosa Ojeda Sante Rosa

Engineers and Rail Telegraphers Work Toward Wage Contract

A committee of Mobile & Railroad Company engineers led by B A Payne will meet E G Rendell, superintendent of transportation, at his office at 10 o clock Wednesday to confer on the annual wage scale. Telegraphers are also negotiating a similar contract with Rendell, with progress expected to be speedy.

Mobile & Railroad Company B. A. Payne E. G. Tendell St. Andrews Rendell Mobile & Ohio

Seashore Camp Grounds to Open for Season with Divinity School

The Sea Shore Camp Grounds on Mississippi Sound below Gulfport opens Wednesday June 25 for a twenty day divinity school session led by Dr. John A. Rice of Fort Worth and Bishop W. A. Candler. The grounds stay open to October 1 with annual camp meeting July 17 to 27 under J. S. Frazer and Dr. J. W. Henry. L and N station at the grounds reopens with Sam C. Lyon in charge and rooms and board available with tenting privileges.

Sea Shore Mississippi Sound Gulfport Divinity School John A. Rice Fort Worth Texas W. A. Candler H. M. Neal Opelika Ala Robert Selby Brookhaven Miss J. S. Frazer Seashore District J. W. Henry New Orleans L. and N Sam C. Lyon Lyon Camp Camp Grounds

Morningstar Case Continued On Misbranded Cigar Charge

Louis Morningstar a cigar salesman faced 600 counts of misbranding cigars sold to a Theodore merchant. A preliminary hearing before the U.S. commissioner Tuesday was continued without action as government seeks more evidence. Morningstar remains out on bond.

Morningstar Louis Morningstar Theodore United States

Armory Repairs Funded by $500 Appropriation

City commissioners approved a $500 appropriation to repair the armory portion of the municipal building. Routine business followed with bills totaling $4,917.28 approved. Creole Fire Company No. 1 contract renewed at $450 monthly. health officer Dr. Mohr’s May report filed. New street lights ordered on St Louis, Water, and Bascom Avenue areas.

Creole Fire Company No. 1 Schwarz Pat J. Lyons A. Mohr Lyons E. J. Grove National Guard Mobile

Raised Bills Foiled at Bank in Local Forgery Case

Police and federal officials pursue suspects in a scheme to raise currency after two notes, including a five dollar bill, were passed in Orange Grove area. Merchants reported counterfeit like notes. secret service and US marshal plan to take charge as investigations continue.

Police Department United States Nick Andros Orange Grove Andros Merchants’ Bank William Abrams Franklin and Knox Streets City Bank and Trust Company United States Marshal’s Office Secret Service G. B. Deans

Will Establish New Community Near Alabama Mississippi Line

The San Pedro-Mobile Company, a new real estate firm, incorporated in Mobile Alabama with $275000 capitalization and $75000 initial capital. Incorporators are Fred M. Hammond Frank N Hammond and Warren B Thomas of Columbus Ohio. The firm recently bought about 40000 acres near Wilmer Alabama and in Jackson County Mississippi from L I Brannan and others for a large sum, planning to subdivide into small farms and sell, establishing a community near the Alabama Mississippi line.

San Pedro-Mobile Company Mobile Fred M. Hammond Frank N. Hammond Warren B. Thomas Columbus Ohio Wilmer Ala Jackson County Miss L. I. Brannan Alabama and Mississippi Line

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief

Advert shows Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles with a claim of rapid relief. It cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama recovered from a nine month ulcer in two weeks and promotes the product as inexpensive at 25 cents endorsed by Van An Drug Corp.

Bucklen Bruce Jones Birmingham Ala van An Drug Corp Adv

Fire damages frame house at Dearborn and Adams

A small fire Monday afternoon damaged a frame dwelling at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Adams streets. The house owned by Miss Mary Rodriguez was occupied by Black residents and the blaze was caused by sparks falling on the roof.

Dearborn and Adams Streets Mary Rodriguez

Lock No 1 Closure At Tombigbee River For Repairs

Lock No 1 at McGrew Shoals on the Tombigbee will close to navigation around July 23 for about six weeks to overhaul gates and special irons. C A F Flagler notes the project. other river traffic includes sales of tug Simpson and barges, vessel sailings, and river schedules in Mobile.

McGrew Shoals Tombigbee River C. A. F. Flagler Corps of Engineers Simpson Pensacola Mobile W. H. Northup E. E. Saunders James M. Mauldin I. H. Aiken Consul Peter Ben Bobby Ho Jackson Billy Clooney Gulf Coast Alamo Mallory Line Tampa Key West New York Clara A. Phinney Carbarien Cuba John Wilson United Fruit Company Line Puerto Cortez Athena Havana Coningsby Normannia Progersso Mexico Gulfport Miss Tride Arbutus Palmetto Street Mary S. Blees City of Mobile Alabama Tombigbee

Notice to Chart Agents Charts for Sale Nos 269 443 1067 1177

The notice lists H. O. charts now available for sale with numbers 269 443 1067 1177 1178 1639 and 2650. The brief item identifies chart numbers offered by H. O. and serves as a sales notice to agents.

H. O

Yerger Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement in Mississippi

Lawrence Yerger former secretary of the Mississippi penitentiary board pleaded guilty to embezzling 29000 dollars of state funds and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.

Associated Press Jackson Miss Lawrence Yerger Mississippi Penitentiary Board of Trustees

Giants Offer For Bescher Trade Report

St. Johnsville in George Burns hometown reports the New York Giants seek to trade Burns and Herzog for Cincinnati outfielder Bob Bescher with details circulated from Little Falls on June 24.

Giants Bescher Little Falls N. Y St. Johnsville George Burns New York Giants Burns Herzog Bob Bescher Cincinnati

Weather conditions and heat across the United States

A low pressure area over the northern Rocky Mountains drives warm southerly winds and cool westerlies elsewhere. Temperatures reach 94 in Williston and Rapid City, 46 in Durango, with generally fair weather east of the Mississippi and rain in the Pacific states. Mobile fair tonight and Wednesday.

Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountain United States Mississippi Valley Pacific Coast Williston N. D Rapid City Durango

Court actions tally limited judgments and dismissals

Law and Equity Court proceedings list several rulings on Tuesday. Bank versus Weinbrecht costs paid and case dismissed. Newman versus Weinbrecht costs paid and dismissed. Turner Supply versus S S King verdict by default with damages 93.07. Mobile Register versus Dixie Park judgment 86.63. Pringle versus Somerville judgment 1263.58 with 217.23 exempt. Equity side notes testimony ordered published and docket postponed to June 25.

Law and Equity Court

Mobile court docket shows cases on Wednesday and Tuesday

Circuit Court docket lists cases including City of Mobile vs Weinacker Ice and Fuel Co and A P Bush vs J F Russell for Wednesday. Chancery Court calendar includes Alfred Riggins vs Rosa Riggins and Lila Ardoyno vs John Ardoyno with resets for July 2. A third case Thos Wilhite vs Kate Wilhite is set for Wednesday.

Circuit Court Browne City of Mobile Weinacker Ice and Fuel Co A. P. Bush J. F. Russell R. la Fearn Eastern Union Telegraph Co Marsh Haberdasher Co M. Hoffman John Craft Haas Bros Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Alfred Riggins Rosa Riggins Marion N. Martin Ada Lee Martion Pauline E. Faith David W. Perkins James Dennard Margaret Dennard Lila Ardoyno John B. Ardoyno

Blood Syrup Promises Cure At Home In Mobile Alabama

Dries out blood poison with a pure vegetable ingredient not Mercury or iodide. Smith's Blood Syrup claims to heal pimples swellings old sores risings bumps mucous patches itching humors and bone pains. Sold at Van Antwerp Drug Store Mobile with mail orders available. large bottles priced at $1 or six for $5.

Smith van Antwerp Drug Store Mobile Ala

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dange Woodman Picnic Beach Boone Harry Brunty ST. John's Day Athelstan Charles S. Shawhan W. M Alex Hancock S. W James Wade Cox J. W Robert L. Douglass Richard M. Kendrick Henry I. Lesesne, Jr Geoge M. March J. D Charles A. Pate Louis J. Arbo J. S Mark S. Andrews Myron T. Sprague A. Ross Holland Tyler Silas A. Burgoyne Stephen F. Sims James D. Atkins Samuel J. Hahn Frank J. Shultz Sidney W. Coan John S. Garrison Frank J. Imahorn Reese A. Broadus James M. Hall Alfred J. Human Charles J. Dunster John KE. Kane Seashore Iterm FL Aferst CO Big Business Coldwell Creole Fire Company Neal Wilmer Aya Oldstein Jewelerny Royal Street Yerger Uae TAKRE Sig Attensse Iw ML Druggists, OR E. Fougera & Co, Inc
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