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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1913

Page

19

Men Live Longer When Married Says Health Study

New York statistics from the state health department, cited by Walter F. Wilcox of Cornell, show married men have lower death rates than bachelors. The report notes supervision, regular habits, and social engagement as factors, with women gaining less longevity than men from marriage.

Mr. Wilcox Jacques Bertillon State Department of Health New York City Buffalo Federal Census Bureau

Honored in Death The Martyr Militant Emily Davison

The militant suffragist Emily Davison died in a Derby protest and was honored by her sisters during her last hours. A railway journey from London to Maspeth for burial featured a guarded casket, gold drapery, and laurel wreaths as mourners paid tribute.

Emily Wilding Davison Davison Militant London Maspeth

Mullins Lands Special Agent Post In Commerce Department

J. S. Mullins former secretary to Representative Heflin has been named a special agent in the commerce department by Secretary Redfield. The Wetumpka Alabama native will travel extensively and his first assignment is in Ohio.

Washington, D. C J. S. Mullins Heflin Redfield Department of Commerce Mullins Wetumpka Ala Department Ohio

Fire destroys large planing mill in Pace, Florida

The planing mill of the Escambia Land and Manufacturing Company at Pace, the largest in west Florida, was totally destroyed by fire late Wednesday night. A large quantity of dressed lumber processed that day was also lost.

Pensacola Fla Escambia Land and Manufacturing Company Pace Kia Florida

Flat Hill Winniegeethumpett House Opens For Summer

Great Britain rights reserved report that Flat Hill Winniegeethumpett House is open for the Summer fully renovated. Proprietors added a new calendar to the office and two new talking machine records. Mrs Imogene de Vere registered at the Valley Hotel returning for asthma relief. Percival Hollodome, the artist, occupies a cottage on the valley road and reports selling all painted pictures.

G. G. Baker Justice of the Peace

Wesley Corliss Hosts Summer Boarders At Distant Farm

The Smiths Joneses Robinsons Whites Greens and Browns return to Wesley Corliss's farm for the Summer season. Despite an unattractive setting he sustains a lively crowd through the stay.

Wesley Corliss Wiffle Cove Maine Injun Joe Lovster Wes Mr. Corliss

Willie Sanders quits paper to catch horn pout at Bog pond

Willie Sanders leaves the Weekly Clarion to fish for horn pout in Bog pond earning five cents each up to the Lookout House where they serve them as brook trout. He says journalism suits winter but summer favors fishing money over a literary career. A parson, E G Montmorency, breaks his arm while cranking a car for Miss Dashanye. Hon Slithers, Lookout House porter, suspects the parson violated the commandment on superfluous language. Maria Bennett sells herb bitters and elderberry wine and expects good seasonal gains from chickens and vegetables. She also offers card fortune readings to natives for free while Summer guests pay ten cents.

Willie Sanders Clarion Bog Pond Lookout House Willie Montmorency D. D

Sea View Hotel Celebrates Summer Visitors

Crowds flock to Sea View as cottagers report lively beach days. A bathing suit incident draws Sam Hodgkins and his wife, who warns against further contact. Local merchants report strong sales of cameras and field glasses amid seasonal visitors.

Sea View Hotel Sea View Sam Hodgkins Sam Doc Flanders

Meadowvale notes from town and theater crowds

Local items report kerosene lamps at the Silverglade Hotel, a troop of Boy Scouts passing through, and a moving picture troupe at the Grogan House. A clifftop sign controversy involving Ben Whitaker, a broker E R Danforth update, and amusing parade antics conclude with a comical nervous incident and Miss Sylvia Steele's hysterics.

Silverglade Grogan House Meadowvale

Memphians See Sparse Prisoner Count At Central Station

In Memphis on June 28 the central police station set records with an hour and a half of empty cells. Turnkey Joe Cole reported an empty house in the morning, then three white prisoners were taken in midday. A negro prisoner arrived late in the afternoon, setting another record.

New Jury Commissioner Named in Lawrence County

Montgomery June 28 John M Sheals of Trinity appointed by Governor O Neal as jury commissioner for Lawrence County to oversee juror selection and service.

Montgomery Ala John M Sheals Trinity O'Neal Lawrence County

Cripple Leaves Bed to Attend Brother’s Wedding

Theo dore Hiller a 14 year old inmate of Milliken Memorial Charity hospital was allowed to leave the institution to play drums with an orchestra at his brother’s wedding. He rode in a taxicab to the scene, seized drum sticks, and joined the musicians. He is nephew to Police Sergeant A J Miller.

New Orleans Theodore Hiller Milliken Memorial Charity Hospital A. J. Miller Teddie

New York Women Injured in Reno Horse Accident

Three New York women riding in a survey on a steep Reno hill were seriously injured when a team of horses ran away and overturned their carriage. Mrs Tanama is in critical condition with severe cuts, bruises, and possible paralysis from internal injuries. Mrs Miller and Mrs Lofland sustained knee and foot injuries. bystanders freed them from under the wreckage.

Bridgeton N. J New York Reno

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