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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1913
Page
11
Fraternal groups in Mobile held meetings with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite to host a twentieth reunion in March at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. A Junior Order session featured talks on public schooling and order principles. Local Red Men planned a March pow-wow as part of revived activity and public interest.
Loyal Order of Moose Mobile Lodge 321 reports growing interest with 907 members. Nomination of officers is set for March 6 followed by the election the next Thursday as record crowds are expected.
Advertises Protone as a tissue builder promising 30 pounds gained in 30 days with a free 50 cent sample. Endorsed by a well known gentleman who cites rapid weight and nerve strength improvements. Includes coupon offer and free book Why You Are Thin from The Protone Co Detroit Michigan.
A compact sale notice lists immobile property offered by Sutton Bros at 80 St. Francis Street and by T. S. Van Aller at 210 S. Broad Street with C. H. Burkett in New Jersey and Cedar Streets, S. H.
Emory S. Thomas will be decorated in true Indian style with Dr. Q O Harris as master of ceremonies. Harris will discuss The Qualification of Palefaces for Membership while M M Marsh and D P More offer further addresses for the good of the order. E W Richie will speak on The Red Man's Trinity as committees prepare. For the first time squaws may attend and participate by laying aside burdens and smoking the calumet with chiefs.
The biennial gathering of the Knights and Ladies of Honor is scheduled for April 15 in Fraternal Hall Birmingham. Grand Protector James Sharp announces the event to lodges statewide as 75 to 100 delegates and visitors are expected. George D. Tate and W. W. McConnell from Indianapolis will attend, with high expectations for an active session and many initiations.
One of Mobile’s Woodmen of the World talents is chosen to respond to the welcome at the Head Camp 8S Convention. A Mobile delegation of sixteen plus attendees from nearby camps will depart March 9 by coach for Tri Cities Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia where state sessions run March 11 to 13. The group aims to bolster Mobile as the leading Woodmen city and lists delegates from Maple Camp Forest Camp and Carnation No. 98 including C W Tompkins Gus Seiple Lavine Bauer Charles Delhomm e E F Koppersmith Alex McKenstry E Cogburn C Treadway A J Shuler and others.
Mobile Tent No 10 met in regular session on Thursday night. A committee was appointed to arrange a lunch and smoker. Sir Knight J. D. Martin A R Macdonald and Dr H J Krudop were named the committee. A post commander certificate was presented to Dr H J Krudop who served as commander. Sir Knight Commander W S Pistole gave a speech detailing the plan.
The Mobile Battalion Alabama National Guard column reports on band inspection praise, a court martial next Tuesday, and Private Johnson's long service and drill medal honor. Promotions include Sergeant Rabby and a push to surrender uniforms for a new issue, plus a cash bargain day at Wernacker's on March 5 with price lists via Bell 2229 or Home 306.
Secretary of the Chamber reports a letter from Secretary Burns of the International aetna Exposition noting the event in Tulsa Oklahoma from October 22 to November 1 in which Alabama is urged to participate. The exposition will feature soil products with substantial premiums and seeks Alabama input on class entries for the state.
Pas o Robles Cal March 1 bad luck struck the Sox camp today Baker Borton leading candidate for first base appeared in the hotel lobby minus his left shoe He told Manager Callahan he had a torn cartilage in a toe not broken and the team called for the village doctor The X ray confirmed the injury and he will be unable to play
Governor O Neall appointed Prof E S Pugh of Union Springs to the State Textbook Commission Third District to replace Dr George Petrie who declined due to his wife s illness. Pugh is superintendent of Union Springs schools and formerly led Thomasville Clarke county schools. He is a University of Alabama graduate.
The event featured a certificate presentation by c. A. Girrard and R K after the doctor's address. Refreshments were served under Mr. Y P H Tremer who earned praise for his novel service style. Owl Orchestra performed with L Fought William Gould Edward Gould A J Roch and J H Forsyth. Charles Yancey sang tenor and C J Smith led multilingual songs with a German speech.
L E Valloft of New Orleans former supreme president of the Independent Order of Beavers will visit Birmingham Dam in mid March. A reception and banquet will be held at the Beavers' Home on Third Avenue with honors conducted by a committee led by L J Haley during his stay.
The A. O. H. Division No. 1 met Friday to review St Patrick's Day plans for March 17. Banquet was canceled due to Holy Week. a band will play and the St Patrick's Benevolent Association may join the parade. The event will form at Division Hall Jackson and Dauphin, proceed to St Patrick's Church for high mass, then parade major streets.
A Syracuse man Marrk H. Jackson claims a personal cure for muscular and inflammatory rheumatism found in spring 1898 after three years of suffering. He says the remedy cured him and others and offers a free trial by mail, asking only payment if satisfied later. He provides No. 380 Alhambra Building Syracuse NY and asserts responsibility.
Advertises Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for turning gray hair back to natural color while stopping dandruff and hair loss. Claims easy home use with a sponge or brush and results after one or two applications. Marketed by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and downtown shops.
Mor ris Rath's scalp nearly healed and Captain Lord's neck much better leaving Borton as the only concern for Cal lahans. No ball game on the program today as both squads endured a long drill in battle. Tomorrow the Sox face the Paso team at Santa Mara.
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