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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1915

Page

3

Canker Eradication Legislation Sought by Horticulturists

Satsuma Day slated for Mobile with President Winberg authorized to appoint committees after a directors meeting. The group debated amendments to a proposed bill giving the Alabama State Horticultural Board wide and open authority in citrus canker eradication. Prof. Ernest Walker and Dr. W. H. Ludwig attended along with C. N. Seever and others from Mobile and surrounding towns.

Satsuma Mobile O. F. E. ‘Winberg Gulf Coast Horticultural Association Cawthon Alabama State Horticultural Foley C. N. Seever Robertsdale Messrs. Reynolds Loding and Kettle

Quarters Provided for Juvenile Court in County Building

Two rooms in the county building east of the probate judge’s room are assigned to the mobile county juvenile court which starts operations July 1. Judge Edington oversaw the project. Jesse Hogan will be judge and Corinne Roberts will serve as clerk probation officer.

Judge of Probate Juvenile Court of Mobile County Edington Jesse Hogan Corinne Roberts

Immunity from fatal diseases touted by Paris and U S firms

French and German scientists race on a serum from Paris Academy of Medicine to confer immunity against contagious diseases and aid diphtheria and tetanus cures. In the U S Vitalitas, a natural earth extraction, shows widespread success in chronic disorders across seven Southern states and is sold by Sutton's Drug Store and druggists.

Academy of Medicine Paris America Vitalitas States Sutton

Lawn Party Aids Stricken Family By Neighborhood Girls

A lawn party is planned on the afternoon of June 25 on Broad and Palmetto streets. A group of neighborhood young girls will host to raise funds for a family stricken with pellagra. Proceeds will aid the destitute household.

Broad Palmetto Streets

Recorder Court Records For Arthur Sirmon And Others

Arthur Sirmon was fined 15 dollars or 30 days for speeding. Thomas Miller faced embezzlement charges but was discharged after a watch was returned to Mamie Autrey who swore the warrant. Miller was fined 25 dollars or 50 days for disorderly conduct. Ed Burke, a Black driver, was fined 2 dollars for leaving his horse unattended.

Arthur Sirmon Recorder’s Court Thomas Miller Recorder Mamie Autrey Miller Ed Burke

Deaths and Funerals Miss Nellie Turnidge and T W Trawick

Miss Nellie Turnidge 23 a native of Mobile died Wednesday after a lingering illness at a local institution. Survived by mother Mrs Allie Turnidge and two brothers. Thomas W Trawick Crichton resident laid to rest Wednesday at Magnolia cemetery with Odd Fellows delegation attending funeral at the family home conducted by Rev A B Brown and Rev Trotter pallbearers J W McIlwaine J H Cocke Dan Phiffer Dan Logan Frank Marsh and J R Graham.

Nellie Turnidge Mobile Allie Turnidge T. W. Trawick Thomas W. Trawick Crichton Magnolia A. B. Brown Mr. Trotter Methodist Church Napoleonville Lodge of Odd Fellows Messrs J. W. McIlwaine J. H. Cocke Dan Phiffer Dan Logan Frank Marsh J. R. Graham

Mrs Lilla A Burns Dies In Mobile At 55

Mrs Lilla Adelaide Burns aged 55 native of Charleston S C died at her Mobile home 71 North Julia street. Survived by husband William M Burns four daughters Mrs J P Carroll Savannah Ga Mrs W D Grisby South Carolina Mrs A C Croxdale and Miss Emma Dora Burns Mobile four sons D J E J A J Burns South Carolina William M Burns Jr Mobile. Remains taken by Roche Burke Undertaking Co and will be sent to Charleston for interment.

Lilla A. Burns Lilla Adelaide Burns Charleston S. C Mobile North Julia Street William M. Burns J. P. Carroll Savannah W. D. Grisby South Carolina A. C.croxdale Emma Dora Burns Messrs D. J E. J A. J. Burns William M. Burns, Jr Roche & Burke Undertaking Company

Burglary at Wilson McCrary Store Crichton

Burglars forced the front door of Wilson McCrary’s Crichton store on Wednesday and stole several articles. A chewing gum machine was broken open and glass jars smashed. The stolen value was small. A report was made to the sheriff and an investigation begun.

Wilson McCrary Crichton

Sweet Dreams Mosquito Remedy Promises Quick, Friendly Service

The ad touts Sweet Dreams as a high quality mosquito remedy with broad availability. It claims reasonable cost and reliable effectiveness and promises large bottles at 15 cents in major drug stores nationwide.

Sweet Dreams Fern

Mission hailed as a success by Dr. Dernberg

In a Tribune interview published in New York Dr. Bernhard Dernberg says his U S mission clarified German aims for Americans and that the effort, though shortened, achieved its goal. He plans to return to Berlin to confer with officials and denies planning propaganda in Scandinavia.

New York Bernhard Dernberg The Tribune Today Bergen London Kirkwall Scotland the Tribune Dr. Dernberg United States Germany Colors Dernberg Berlin

Prostration at Work Signals Heat Wave Toll

John Judge of the street cleaning force fainted from heat while on Jackson Street near Congress and Adams. He was taken home after the incident, the city’s first heat prostration in the current hot spell. Nine horses also collapsed over the hot days, with two deaths, during the heatwave.

John Judge Jackson Congress Adams

Robert Lansing Named Secretary of State

The United States government notified foreign governments of Robert Lansing's appointment to replace William Jennings Bryan. Lansing, who took the oath today, had served as secretary of state ad interim since Bryan's resignation and was seen as an expert on international law. Embassies and consulates were informed and formal announcements were made by President Wilson.

Washington United States Robert Lansing William Jennings Bryan Lansing Wilson New York White House Bryan State Department Senate Congress Asheville Mr. Lansing Germany Great Britain

Whistler Lodge Holds Special Meeting for Installing Officers

Bowen Lodge No 240 A F and A M to install officers elected at last regular meeting Mizpah Lodge No 222 to hold regular meeting at 730 PM at I O O F Hall Young Men's Club dance at Odd Fellows Hall drew about sixty couples with refreshments Methodist Sunday school to host lawn party and ice cream festival at Johnson Park proceeds for Sunday school Mrs Adrian Sanarens left for McComb City Miss due to sister in law’s death various residents short homecomings travels and recoveries noted

Bowen Lodge No A. F A. M Mizpah Lodge No I. O. O. F. Hall Young Men's Club Odd Fellows Hall Methodist Sunday School Johnson Park Adrian Sanarens McComb City Miss Anderson and Station Streets Raymond Daffin Houston Texas Nashville Annie Allen Meridian Horace F. Cross Frank Donovan New Orleans Bert Simon Roundhouse Okolona Ida Tyle

Wesley Bible Class All Day Picnic Planned at Bay Side Park

On Monday July 5 the Wesley Bible class of St Francis Street Methodist church designated the date for an all day picnic at Bay side Park Fairhope. R D Walker chairs the social committee and the Apollo is secured for the excursion. In court Thursday W B McAleer as special administrator for Lillie Hollon filed a definite suit against Foster Williams to recover a lot of household goods and furniture.

Wesley Bible Class St. Francis Street Methodist Church Bayside Park Fairhope R. D. Walker Apollo Law and Equity W. B. McAleer Lillie Hollon Foster Williams

Instant Universal Hair Tint “Brownstone” Promotion

A historical advertisement touts “Brownstone” and its variant “Brownatone” as safe instant hair tinting solutions for brown or black shades. It promises simple monthly upkeep, compatibility with gray or faded hair, and two shade options with 26 cent and 1 dollar sizes. Sample bottles and a booklet available for ten cents.

Mobile Bien Dave 8. Bauer BR L. Braswell

Feore Sells Roseway to Luther Moor Lumber of Port Arthur

Marine news reports ship owner James J. Feore sold the Roseway a Mobile district registered Amer ican schooner built in 1907 at Shelburne Nova Scotia after entering service in August. The vessel 291 gross tons 244 net 120 feet long 24.8 feet beam and 12.4 feet depth changes hands to Luther Moor Lumber Co of Port Arthur Texas with price undisclosed. Meanwhile tow of the tug Claude moved Edna V. Pickels to Galveston and Pleroma to St Andrews to load timber for Cuban ports. The Ethel Clarke departing Mobile with a hull hole for water remains bound for Italy while Alma and City of Mobile head upriver to points on the Tombigbee and Alabama rivers.

James J. Feore Luther Moor Lumber Company Port Arthur Texas Mobile Shelburne Nova Scotia Claude Edna V. Pickels Pleroma Tower Bar Galveston St. Andrews Fla

Weather Summary Signals Fair Midwest to East Coast

Forecasts show 96 degree highs in the South for a 36 hour shipping window north east and west. The Tombigbee and Alabama river forecasts suggest little change in the next two days and 48 hours respectively. Generally fair conditions prevail with high pressure east of the Mississippi and light scattered rain in the interior. Forecaster Mc Albert Ashenberger notes continued fair weather over most eastern areas.

Tombigbee River Alabama United States Mississippi River New Orleans Apalachicola Fla Duluth Minn Sault Ste. Marie Mich Pacific Coast

Automobiles From Mobilians to Mount Vernon Parade for School Benefit

Twelve cars carried prominent Mobilians led by Mrs. Co L Lavretta and Mrs B S Ta and William J Giblin with his comedy company left the city Thursday for Mount Vernon for an evening festival benefiting the school improvement association.

Mount Vernon School Improvement Association Co. L. Lavretta 8. S. Ta William J. Giblin

Dr. Muckenfuss Leaves Ole Miss for Emory Chair

Oxford Mississippi report announces Dr Anthony Muckenfuss a renowned chemist resigns after a decade at the University of Mississippi to join Emory College in Oxford Georgia as a senior position in the medical department.

Dr. Muckenfuss Mississippi University Emory Oxford, Miss Anthony Moultrie Muckenfuss University of Mississippi Emory College Oxford Hare

Prichard Operator of Tiger Is Hit Hard in Inferior Court

Leo Broadus a white man arrested June 13 by Deputies Oberhaus Soles and Bernstein for violating the prohibition law by selling beer and whiskey at his Prichard place was arraigned in the inferior criminal court before Judge Chamberlain and fined 250 dollars plus 90 days hard labor. Broadus gave notice of appeal to the city court and bond was set at 200 dollars. Sheriff Holcombe and deputies are probing blind tiger cases and have convicted all arrested on the charge so far. John Reed who escaped county road service for three months petit larceny was recaptured and given 30 days more hard labor. Joe Dupree John Pees and Dan

Leo Broadus Oberhaus Soles Bernstein Prichard Inferior Criminal Court Chamberlain Holcombe John Reed Joe Dupree John Pees Dan

George Russell Dead After Brief Illness

George Russell a long time ship chandler and electrical worker in Mobile died Thursday at 3:25 PM after four weeks illness. A Christinia Norway native, he lived at 30 Commons Street and served as chief electrician for the Mobile Light & Railroad Company before joining Rolf Seeberg ship chandlery eight years ago. Russell, a member of Mobile Lodge No. 40 AF and AM and a charter member of the present Mobile Lodge of Elks, is survived by his wife and three brothers and one sister.

George Solle Commons Street Christinia Norway Mobile Bile Light & Railroad Rolf Seeberg Russell Mobile Lodge No. 40 Mobile Lodge of Elks Ear Christiania Mary

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Recorder’s Court Notes S. Conception St. Harrison Mutual Burial Association Britton Merchants Bank Mobile City Ticket Office Royal St Bell 210 Pass Agt White Wings Force WORLD Whistler Au Agenta, E. Fougera & Co., Inc American Tent St. Francis St J. T. Jett & CO. General Contractors City Bank Bell Res Marine News Albert Ashenberger Weather Bureau Mobilians Auto Vernon George Russell Collins Har? Lehor Palm Beach Paul Jones G. D. Justrite C. J. Gayfer & CO. Mobile’s Best Woman's Wear Store
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