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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
2
At a Wednesday banquet, Cliff, manager of the fair, and Mr. Harrison discussed a $6,000 farm to be used on dining cars of Mobile and Ohio lines. A special pamphlet will promote the farm highlighting poultry, citrus, vegetables, and its operation by the industrial departments of both railroads. The farm will be a permanent Mobile exhibit near the fair site.
An advertisement extols Pinex as a superior cough remedy made from Norway white pine seal resin. It claims strong relief for coughs colds and bronchial asthma, touts a laxative tonic effect and promises money back if not satisfied. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for Pinex or mail order direct from The Pinex Co. in Ft Wayne Indiana.
The Mobile county Democratic executive committee meets Saturday at 1 pm in the county courthouse to decide if probate judge candidates will run in the April 6 primary or a later special primary. George J. Sullivan resigns as chair. R T Ervin to succeed. Three candidates have paid assessments for other offices. The group also weighs lifting voting bars for Republicans and Bull Moosers.
The Central Committee of Committee of One Hundred led by M. J. McDermott promotes a winter exposition in Mobile to showcase Alabama’s soil and climate. An experienced Japanese nurseryman recommends the state as exceptionally favorable for crops, noting the potential for large radishes and winter harvests.
The ad claims King’s New Discovery cures stubborn coughs and grips. It features testimonials from a Mrs. of Saginaw and references to relief from hacks, throat and chest ailments. Production and pricing details are cited, urging readers to consult local druggists.
Poor weather reduced attendance at St. Matthew Catholic church in Oakdale. Father Mennis postponed his sermon on Matrimony and preached on Penance instead, urging confession as a path to forgiveness. He cited Christ forgiving sinners and stressed the confessional seal and the priest’s role in absolution.
Miss Julia F. Russell owner of the northwest corner property at St Emanuel and Balava streets has sold it to Maude Dabbs for 7500 dollars, per deed filed in probate court.
Dolan G Hodges proprietor of Hodges Roiler Works on Eslava and Water streets suffered a steel splinter injury that damaged his left eye. Surgeons deemed it unsavable and he was moved to a local infirmary where the eye was removed by four surgeons. He is reported to be recovering as well as could be expected.
William Van Den Braak, a 35 to 40 year old clarinet player at the Crown theatre, disappeared after 8 o clock Tuesday night. Police Chief Crenshaw said he has not been seen at work or home since, description notes dark hair, clean shaven, 5 5 and wearing a black suit, black derby, and a gold hunting watch.
Carl M. Hardeman was acquitted of embezzlement by the last grand jury and faced forgery in the second degree before Judge C. J. Semmes. He was released briefly before another indictment from Lynchburg charging grand larceny was served, brought by his father in law M. Printupp. Lynchburg police wired authorities that Hardeman was in custody.
A weather advisory shows steady rain on the Atlantic coast from New York to Wilmington with no storm for Mobile. Mobile measured about 0.63 inches Wednesday afternoon and night. Forecasts for Mobile indicate fair, slightly colder conditions ahead.
Chairman Harry T. Hartwell calls a meeting of the Mobile County Underwood Campaign Committee for Friday night at headquarters 56 North Royal street. Friends and supporters of Congressman Underwood are invited to be present.
Marriage licenses issued by the probate court to Fritz Peter and Miss Fincher. Fritz Peter is an employee of Frank Stoll, and Miss Fincher is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fincher. The couple plan to wed tonight in a ceremony set for this evening.
In city court Frank Jones faced petit larceny charges and received a continuance until March 20. Nathaniel Baldwin had burglary in a railroad car nolle pressed, due to prior federal conviction and a sixty day sentence.
The excise commission of Mobile cites John M. Clark a liquor dealer at Conti and Commerce to appear and answer charges of selling to a man under the influence. Complainant is Warren Tranberg.
Police report a Wednesday night break in at J. L. Cawthon 1008 Dauphin Street with two watches stolen. Investigation ongoing.
S M English Mobile Telegraph Product is appointed general manager of the Gulf Division of Western Union Telegraph Company covering Louisiana Texas and Oklahoma. The Dallas Texas sourced move takes effect March 2 as he succeeds EB Mulford. English formerly led the Texas Postal Telegraph Company and is married to Annie Deering of Mobile with six children.
A vintage medical ad promises instant relief from indigestion and upset stomachs with Pape's Biapepsin. It claims rapid results, asserts safety and universality, and urges readers to take the remedy before meals.
Health tonic claim touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for constipation biliousness and low energy. Advertises 25 cent boxes with a promise of gentle daily action and a money back guarantee, inviting free samples from Hot Springs Chemical Co. Ark.
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