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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
6
A Berry Alabama man identified as Dunn and a child were taken to a Muskogee home. The man was sworn by his wife that the child was taken from her home during her absence. The couple had been separated and the detention of Dunn and the child occurred last night.
In Jackson Alabama on February 13 Mrs J entertained the Methodist class No 6 with a cordial gathering at her home. After weekly class work Mrs Gore invited the group to refreshments and a brief social hour before departure. Attendees included Daisy Simpkins Grace Morgan Ruth Bar treasurer and other members.
Chief Engineer B E Richard of the Standard Fish Company discusses a tonic called italitas claimed to cleanse toxins and aid stomach kidneys bowels and blood. He says it helped him after years in basements and service at National mpany and Packing Company. Demonstration urged at the drug store or by mail order.
Geneva February 13 The Grand Duchess Marie of Luxemburg refused to meet the Kaiser on his birthday stating she will remain with her people in her palace which serves as her prison as she never leaves.
Bucknell liner Kasenga faced drift ice off the Titanic site and prepared to abandon the vessel last Tuesday. The ship neared open water by noon after navigating through heavy ice with a cargo valued at a million dollars from the Orient.
Edward F. McCullough of Mattapan describes a severe eczema case covering his body. After eight prior remedies failed, Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap stopped the itching and left him entirely cured with no marks.
A party of sixty legislators and several ladies arrived Sunday by special train from Montgomery to Mobile known as the Mother of Mystics. They toured the city by river and bay front aboard the steamer C and later boarded the revenue cutter Winona for a royal voyage with King Felix III. Senators Hartwell Key Holmes and others and representatives Grayson Chamberlain Wilson Thompson Jenkins joined in festivities while host duties were shared by G. J. Flournoy and colleagues. Hartwell plans to return with colleagues for Tuesday’s roll call.
Foley Alabama residents report land sales and farm plans. John Footer sells twenty acres to H T Nally of Kentucky who will plant citrus. Claud Peteet sells eighty acres to F M Cullison of Pennsylvania. H J Williamson saw mill site near Michigan Lee is moving to town this fall after trips to San Francisco and Michigan. Spelling contest at the school ends with Mrs C Y Kenady last. Mrs Frank Kuhn heads to Mobile for Mardi Gras and returns midweek. N H Monteith sells town lot to Mrs C A Artmantrout for a second hand furniture store. J H Garner and wife move to Wilden Frell farm south of Elberta. Mrs Russell Willis and daughters attend Mardi Gras in Mobile. Mr and Mrs H Brockman host 500 Friday night.
The article notes that old age weakens bowel function and reduced activity leads to constipation. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild remedy, claiming suitability for elders, women, and children, with a free trial by writing to Dr W Caldwell, 452 Washington St Monticello.
Irish potatoes arrive and farmers show growing interest in a early market. Home Gardens Land Company starts potato plant to supply draws with hot beds and steam heat. Local residents and visitors are noted with several moves and purchases in the Dyas area.
McCoy Bros of Wiggins Mississippi purchase two Kentucky Durots for 160.50 dollars. The colt is a son of Defender, a grand champion sire. A. M. Sanders A M College will host a talk next Wednesday at the school auditorium with R M MecCandlisg. Eight-year-old Agnes Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Williams, died after measles turned to pneumonia, burial held locally. Judge J N Dale received a five day Seattle salmon packed in ice arrival.
Citronelle Alabama February 15 A call from the Citronelle Business Men's Association for a February 22 meeting to discuss an automobile highway between Mobile and Meridian Mississippi. The notice urges local and neighboring communities to unite for a direct route benefiting regional traffic and public improvement.
Greenivlla Feb 15 Special to The Item Otad District Demonstrator A. D. Whitehead and County Demonstrator J. B. Helms with local business leaders plan an itinerary for a crop diversification program in Butler County. Officials say the public will cooperate fully and expect strong countywide support and success.
How to use a 25 cent bottle of Danderine to remove dandruff. Pour a little into the hand and rub into the scalp to remove most or all dandruff with two or three applications.
The regular meeting of Pollard Lodge No. 256 Pythias elected delegates W T Mayo Curtis H N Lee R H Scroggins and W C Sewers to the district convention at Brewton on February 26. Several locals attended trains and reports noted town visitors and community events.
Pine Apple Alabama February reports show residents visiting relatives in Camden Rock West and Bay Minette while others head to Mobile for Mardi Gras. Funeral attendance for Mrs J B Lloyd includes Dr David Mason and several relatives from nearby towns. The Young Ladies Embroidery Club met after the death as the town welcomes a new fertilizer inspector Mr Frank Melton begins March 1, and local election business yields updates on postmaster V Compton and Cash Grocery manager J B Lloyd.
New York February 15 more than 110000 tons of food had been sent to Belgium up to January 20 by the relief commission in its twelfth weekly report. Curzon shipments rose sharply with 20356 tons of wheat 2840 tons of flour and the rest rice peas beans salt and potatoes. The commission notes rising food demand in Belgium and 652 tons of medical stores included in the total 111713 tons of all supplies.
Sandoz of Cherokee four south of Government street was arrested for reckless driving after his car struck a boy on a bicycle near Government and Catherine streets, injuring him slightly. He will face the recorder Monday afternoon.
Henry Hess was re-elected president of Congregation Shaarai Shobayim in the temple during the seventy second annual election. New officers include Abraham Levy as vice president Leon Schwarz secretary Herman Leinkauf treasurer M Metzger warden and Prof R L Taylor organist. Memorial services honored Jacob Pollock Isadore Dahlheimer Leopold Hammel Louis Lowenthal Alexis Meyer and vacancies filled by Bernard Kahn Jacob Reiss Heyman Gabriel and Henry A Forchheimer.
Linden Alabama February 15 fire destroyed Mr Evans residence at Myrtlewood about ten miles away. Communication failures hid details. reports say no lives lost and many household items saved. insurance partly covered. Earlier the Whitlows hosted a Valentine party with a pleasant evening and good turnout.
Leakesville Miss February 13 Special to The Item The County Fields Day has drawn larger attendance than ever this year marking the third event in the county Leakesville girls will play Lucedale girls this afternoon with Prof H M Bell of Lucedale referee.
Genuine unsolicited letters praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing female discomfort and restoring health. Claiming relief from nervous spells bearing down backache and infertility, testimonies from Campen New Jersey to Hanover Pennsylvania are shared to urge trial.Letters promise confidential responses from a physician in writing.
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