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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1915

Page

2

Referendum on United States Chamber shipping plan passes

June 25 report states a close vote approved a plan to back a federal shipping board and develop regular freight lines by government aid and subsidies. The measure would authorize an $80,000,000 marine development company and federal licensing for lines to American ports. The chamber notes broad discussion across more than six hundred commerce and trade groups nationwide.

Chamber of the United States O Mer S Ubsidy Idan Government Shipping Board Agg Ates

Crichton Friends Cheer Mrs Atkins Health Return

Crichton Ala mentions friends report Mrs J D Atkins improving in health after leaving Asheville North Carolina. J B Trotter hosts her two young sons as visitors from Missouri and Illinois, with Mrs Laura Simmons and M W Coffin noted among local acquaintances on Park Avenue.

Local notes from Montgomery and surroundings

Montgomery area notes include a summer visit to a sister in Montgomery. Mrs J Pue and daughters Katherine Pue and Jessie Mae Hoffman visiting Miss Gaston. a quiet wedding at Spring Hill avenue as Helen Agnes McDonald wed Roy Perry. Dr M L Goff selling interests in Irvington to Dr Kilpatrick and planning to locate here. Crichton Methodist Sunday School picnic at Monroe Park. sympathy to Tom Trawick family after his death with funeral at Spring Hill avenue led by Revs J B Trotter and A B Brown. Awen Cazalas recovering from fever. Miss War Fay Goff returning from Dawes plantation after a visit.

Montgomery Ala J. Pue Katherine Pue Jessie Mae Hoffman Mobil C. M. Dunnan Gaston M. McDonald Helen Agnes Roy Perry Spring Hill Avenue M. L. Goff Irvington Kilpatrick Camden Crichton ‘Methodist Monroe Park Tom Trawick J. B. Trotter A. B. Brown Little Awen Cazalas War Fay Goff Goff Dawes

Dodson's Liver Tone replaces calomel in bilious relief

A classic 19th century style advertisement promises relief from laziness biliousness and constipation with Dodson's Liver Tone a safe gentler remedy. It claims calomel is dangerous causes bone necrosis and salivation while touting a USDA harmless veg remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels with a pleasant taste and guarantees to keep the family well.

Dodson Adv

Strike of Illinois Central shopmen ends June 28

Mount Vernon Michigan reports that the forty four months long strike of shop men on the Illinois Central and Pere Marquette rail lines is officially declared at an end June 28, 1915, by the employees of the American Federation of Labor.

Illinois Central Mount Vernon Illinois Central and Pere Marquette Railroad Lnes American Federation of A

Hearing of Cheney Charge Postponed Until July 2

Montgomery June 25 Special The preliminary hearing of embezzlement charges against Captain John C. Cheney is postponed to July 2 at the request of his attorneys. Cheney is charged with embezzling 1382 dollars while serving as chief clerk of the department of agriculture.

Montgomery John C. Cheney Eney Cheney Department of Agriculture

Ethel Clarke Dragged Anchor In Heavy Blow

A British barkentine named Ethel Clarke dragged her anchor during a heavy blow at the lower bar on Friday morning. The crew kept the vessel off shore with steady work, despite the dangerous sea conditions.

Ethel Clarke

Local Social Notes and Travel Ads From Town Newspaper

Mrs Frommell moves from Oakdale to town and resettles locally. Sewing Circle meets with Mrs George Walker on Baltimore street. Mrs Fhaxton guest of Mrs Minnie Thompson Sunday. Owen Murray leaves Spring Hill dairy for mother’s home at 1070 Washington Ave. Mrs Archer Tate and family relocate to Hattiesburg. Mr Louis Rowell and daughter Dora visit J Calloway. Miss Viola Rowell and Miss Bertha Langner share a day with Miss Annie Mae Tagert. Annie Mae Tagert’s birthday picnic at Monroe Park. Mrs Allen visits son Will Allen Tuesday. Encourage visiting friends in New Orleans with L and N excursion ads offering fares.

Frommell Oakdale George Walker Baltimore Street Fhaxton Minnie ,Thompson Owen Murray Spring Hill Washington Avenue Archer Tate Hattiesburg Louis Rowell Dora Mertz J. Calloway Viola Rowell Meers Bertha Langner Annie Mae Tagert Monroe Park Allen Will Allen

Safford court transacts various civil matters on Thursday

Law and Equity Court records show multiple default judgments and dismissals including Weller and Son versus Burns and McCoy, Mobile vs Virginia 8S Rhen, and others. Several cases reset for July hearings with Probate and Chancery actions noted under Hon. Thomas H. Smith.

Law and Equity Court Safford Berney Weller & Son Burns & McCoy Ek of Mobile Virginia Rhen Plaintiff Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Louis Dalton Harry Dalton Criss Spire George Brown Angie Wheeler Joseph Wheeler Allie B. George Charlies George Georgia Reed Vivian Reed Ben, Evans Dan Barrett G. T. Jordan J. L. Reeves William McDowell George A. Thomas Admr Gladys Bogue John J. Bogue W. S. Courtright Edmund Gaines Wilson Marie Malay John R. Courtright Harmonious B. Courtright Amanta G. Courtright Jos. B. Lyons J. B. Webster Anna Stewart Edwin B. Stewart Wm. P. Cothran John F. Holly J. L Rosa DeBarco Richard Roe Lee Pope E. G. Wilson of Bank and Trust Co Yesday S. J. Maples H. Co Koster Hirjah Thomas Mobile Light & R. R. Co L. H BE. W. Faith E. B. Warren Jos. Espaile, Jr. & Co B. B. Warren Maryland Casualty Co J. W. Gurley & Co Bros Silas Brunson Pittsburgh Plate Glass Maxwell Decorating Co Odd Fellows Chas Ben Tarver Walter Williams W. B. McCoy Inc Chas B. Stevens J. G. Bourne White & Benson W. K. Wilson & Son Nat Blow Pipe & Mfg Cerebr. Co Ellen Quinn Nellie Z Penny Et al Intter Emile M. Baumhauer Corine Hubbard Amos Hubbard

Belforest Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Rev Kemp filled his regular appointment Sunday. Miss Sarah Kernander of Mobile visits parents. Mrs Guy Newport of Robertsdale spends Sunday with relatives. Tom McGill of Battles spent Saturday with relatives. Kemp family from Mobile attended service. Walter Richardson, visiting sister Mrs Walter Peters, returns to Pensacola to enlist in the navy. Dan Buck and Warren Bankster of Robertsdale attend church. Alec Collins of Mobile visited relatives. Claud Andrews returns to Mobile. Mrs Ester Creamer of Robertsdale spent week with relatives. C Myrick family spent time in Loxley. Amelia Trione spent week in Mobile. America Allegri left for Birmingham. More than half of suspicions unfounded. New Orleans ad: City Care For will entertain on L N excursion. fare $2.50.

Belforest Kemp Sarah Kernander Mobile Guy Newport Robertsdale Tom McGill Battles sRev Exte Myrick Walter Richardson Walter Peters Pensacola Navy Dan Buck Warren Bankster Robertsdale i Alec Collins Claud Andrews Ester Creamer C. Myrick Loxley Amelia ‘Trione America

Mrs Bowdon’s Trip Ends in Surprise

Mrs M S Bowdon of 5902 First Ave Birmingham Iowa says after a Georgia trip friends barely recognized her due to marked health improvement. She credits Vitalitas with stomach kidney and bladder relief noting she can now eat vegetables and meat and urges others with similar troubles to try the remedy from Sutton’s Drug Store.

Georgia M. S. Bowdon First Ave Birmingham Florida Alabama Vitalitas Iit Sutton

Resinol Promises Quick Relief for Eczema Skin

Immediate relief for itching burning and disfiguring eczema comes from a warm bath with Resinol Soap and a simple application of Resinol Ointment. The medication sinks into the skin stopping itching and clearing eruptions, with continued use of Resinol Soap helping keep skin clear and healthy.

Elwood Fishing Club Visit to Mobile En Route to Panama Exposition

The Elwood Fishing and Gun Club with 150 members in five vestibule coaches and three cars will arrive in Mobile July 17 en route from Elwood Indiana to San Francisco for the Panama Pacific Exposition. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce will coordinate entertainment with Chairman C. B. Hervey and the convention organizers. Louisville and Nashville passenger agents will supervise the party during the stop.

Elwood Fishing & Gun Club Elwood Ind Mobile Chamber of Commerce C. B. Hervey Louisville & Nashville Road Louisville New Orleans

Lawn party aids Methodist Sunday school fund

Whistler Alabama residents enjoyed a lawn party hosted by the Methodist Sunday school with a good turnout. Charlie Gurganus of Ba Rouge visits Mobile after a Bin to Be Peterson. The meeting formed a League planned for Wednesday.

Whistler Ala Methodist Sunday School Charlie Gurganus Ba Rouge Mors Mobile Peterson Udu

Suburban League Field Day Sets Afternoon Horse Race

The Suburban League plans a Friday afternoon horse race as part of its field day arranged by The saucer in charge. It emphasizes open season for the man who is hunting trouble.

Cantyen New City Tiger the Saucer Piace

Calcium as a tonic in tuberculosis claims

The Journal of the American Medical Association notes calcium lime as a constituent in Eckman Alterative, claimed to boost vitality and energy in tuberculosis patients. Doctors acknowledge limited vitality loss in TB and the preparation’s easy assimilation. The Philadelphia laboratory advertises its sale through Braswell's Drug Store.

Journal of the American Medical Association Eckman Philadelmiia Man Laboratory Braswell aAdv

Bargain Textiles and Lingerie Sale Highlights

Readable items include White Ratine and Pique Skirts priced at 89c with pocket and button trim. White Lingerie Dresses marked down from 1 to 35 dollars to 10 dollars. Feather Stitch Brand fabrics and 40c children’s supporters offered at reduced prices.

K. &E. Brand

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