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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
7
The high price of rye is blamed for reduced whiskey output at major Pennsylvania distilleries. Two large plants may suspend operations next month, ahead of schedule, while another runs at reduced capacity and a fourth has already closed.
A five year old child wandered from Charlies W. Smith's yard at 114 Dexter Avenue. Family and neighborhood children conducted a two hour search until the youngster was found asleep under the front steps, prompting relief and celebration at the home.
An advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims the liver tonic cleanses digestion without causing salivation or vomiting, targets children and adults, and promises restored energy and relief from biliousness and constipation. It notes a money-back offer if not superior.
The Idea Nazionale forecasts German offers to Italy including cession of Trent and a frontier shift to the Iron Gate. Germany would pledge Mediterranean protection and Italy would enter the war, seize Tunis, back Turkey against Britain, and attack Allied fleets.
Royal Theatre presents The Exploits of Elaine a two reel feature and Black Roderick a gripping two reel picture. Moblians show interest in Exploits of Blaine as it moves toward solving the clutching hand. Both films hold interest from start to finish and promise strong crowd appeal for tomorrow's carnival bill.
Advertises A-K Tablets as the most miserable cure for headaches. Promises two tablets to ward off an oncoming attack and one tablet every two hours during an attack. Claims rest and comfort follow as the only path to relief. Indicates the product bears a K monogram and is available at all druggists.
Carnival crowds from the Eastern Shore arrive in Fairhope on Monday morning with nearly one hundred Fairhope residents traveling to the city aboard the bay steamer Apollo. The list includes J. J. Sherman J. G. Timney J. Foster T. F. Stephens Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Tuthill and many others.
Fragmentary directory style listing shows firms and addresses across industries. Entries include Henry R Hawes Candy Co at 659 Dauphin Street Home 1229 and Vans Furniture Co at 412 414 Deuphis Street Home 1430 with other listings for ice cream laundries and roofing firms.
Public notice from Chief F W Crenshaw warns of visiting crowds during His Majesty Felix visit. Police will enforce masking, throwing, and indecency bans. Citizens urged to secure homes, avoid valuables, and report violations to maintain order.
A practical architect and builder, W Thompson offers 15 percent savings on cost plans and estimates with free satisfaction guaranteed. Contact 707 Savannah Street for details and scheduling.
Law and Equity Court proceedings recount a list of motions and adjournments. Mary A. Hamilton vs J W McAlpine grants production of papers. New York Plate Gilays Insurance Co vs J M Brown verdict set aside denied. A N T Roach vs W M D Page nonsuit denied. Browne presiding with adjournments to Feb 10. Equity side notes Ludlow vs Ludlow reset for Feb 22 with relief from execution under review.
The passage names numerous individuals and couples including Mrs R pg Jenkins H L Koester F W Kuter Mr and Mrs F A Turner Gerald Turner Rev A Nudi and Miss Helen Nudi Mr and Mrs Bradford Mrs G W Blood Mrs Beckner and Miss Millie Beckner Dr H Schmidt and wife Mrs C Wilson Miss May Sturdevant A C Staples Mr and Mrs Noah Bishop Mrs W G Bishop Miss Lizzie Childress H M Bishop Mr and Mrs T A Nash C Baker W G Overton W P Minnich B Zanders A H McComb Oxcar Simpson R Torson B F Perkins George Hanson George Burns Ray Scanlan and George Hanson.
The Mobile County Commissioners invite bids for printing stationery and office supplies. Specifications available from the clerk's office. Bids open February 22. OCTAVE ALVAREZ, Clerk. Dr A G Ward, President.
Edwin H. Kimbrough president of Central Auto Company and local broker died in Mobile after a brief illness. His remains were sent to Evergreen Alabama for interment with widow and family aboard. Burial was Sunday at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Street Methodist Church with Gehee officiating. Pallbearers listed. Mrs. S. E. Shaw 68 of Cottage Hill died after long illness. Survived by sons George S. Shaw and Garry W. Shaw and large family. Funeral Monday at 4 p.m. from 661 Augusta Street, interment Slag Holia Cemetery.
Mrs G M Smith aged 84 died Monday at 1 25 am at her Arlington residence after a lingering illness. A North Carolina native she lived here with daughter in law Mrs C M Wilkins. Survived by niece Mrs J A Brown of Mobile and six children Mrs W H Orr Mrs M C Stallworth Mrs E F Eubanks Willie James and Glen Wilkins. Funeral Wednesday morning at Whistler where she former ly resided with interment in Whistler Cemetery.
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