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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
9
Spring millinery season arrives in Mobile as Mrs. O Connell unveils a vivid display of hats. Models include a blue crepe crown with coral ribbon rosettes, a tan coral hemp sailor, daisies in blue and rose, and bold large picture shapes. Debutantes preview monkey caps and Gainesborough styles as shoppers flood the shop.
Fashion note highlights season trends in naval color schemes and draped effects. Havana brown eoliennne coats and yellow girdles with peacock motifs lead a palette that includes amber éponge and orchid foulards. Bulgarians and Paris pronouncements shape the line with strict elegance and futuristic touches.
Petition requests Harry B. Pake supply Leinkauf Banking Company ledgers and daily records from 1907 to 1911. It argues these books are essential to inspect trusteeship duties, stockholder entitlements, and possible post impairment dividend actions. The motion seeks a court order to cite for contempt if records are not filed with the court registry.
A vintage ad touts ZEMO as a miracle skin remedy promising to clear pimples eczema, rashes, and other blemishes after a few applications. It is sold in 25 cent and 1 dollar bottles by E W Rose Medicine Co Saint Louis and shipped directly, with distribution mentioned in Mobile.
In the Law and Equity Court Judge Berney reads call for Wednesday March 12 with cases J A Lowell versus Mary A Jackson et al and Martin Lindsey versus A E Miles et al. In Equity side Judge Berney schedules business Tuesday for Harry B Pake assignee versus The Leinkauf Banking Company et al with a motion to show cause for failure to produce books. Petition of George McKinstry and Alexander McKinstry guardian for removal of disabilities is submitted with decree directions and proof of publication of notice and affidavits.
J P Taylor proprietor of a shop near Plateau was arraigned on Monday before Justice of the Peace Francis T Perkins at Carver's precinct and demanded a jury trial. He was released.
The court finds no equity to cancel leases or remove a cloud on state lands. It rules the board acted in good faith, lacks misappropriation claims, and that the case should be remitted to a law court for title issues. The demurrers are sustained and the bill is multifarious. March 11, 1913.
Mrs Betty Ballentine aged 38 of Mobile died at the Mobile Infirmary after weeks of illness. She had lived in Aberdeen, Mississippi, recently and is survived by relatives in Okolona and Mobile. Thomas A Hatter died in Mobile and was buried in the family cemetery near Creola on the Southern Railway with a large delegation and pallbearers T A Douglas James K Glennon N Felis Felix Cleveland Stewart Gayle and EH Spotswood helping to convey.
The interment of Charles Edward Spicer took place Monday afternoon at Whistler Cemetery with a large gathering. Funeral services were held at St. Pauls Episcopal church with Rev Wyatt Brown of Mobile officiating assisted by Rev J W Reinhart of the Whistler Methodist church. Floral designs included a locomotive from Whistler shop employees and tokens from Rebekah assembly, Vesuvius lodge, Fraternal Union, Ladies Aid Society, and others. Pallbearers included Walter Lowry, J Henry Thomas, Charles Luther, Julius Wicke, Matt Laws, H Kohl, James McDonough and others from local orders and the machinists.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hutchins and Miss Russell of Chicago are in Mobile staying at the Battle House. Walter J. Neville and John M. Knadler of Louisville are in Mobile on business for several days. Henry Peters and wife of New Orleans are visiting friends in the city.
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners will inspect roads into Cohen on Friday and the old military road into Spring Hill on the return. The inspection will be by automobile with County Roads Superintendent J. H. Jackson accompanying the board.
Barney Cavanagh Hardware Company secured the contract in a awarded bid, signaling a milestone for the firm and indicating potential expansion plans.
The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners under Chairman Charles Green awarded the hardware contract for the upcoming term. Green acted after bids were referred to him Monday with power to act.
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