Last of the Allen Clan Dies In Mountain Cabin
Mount Airy North Carolina March 20 Jack Allen lone survivor of the Allen clan of Carroll county Virginia died Friday night in a mountain cabin with his boots on He had avenged an insult to the clan after the murder of judge prosecutor sheriff jurors witnesses and spectators during the Hillville county court on March 14 1912 Will McCraw a neighbor shot Allen after a remark about Wesley Edwards who aided the Allens in the court shooting McCraw is hiding in the mountains.
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Mount Airy
N. C
Jack Allen
Allen
Carroll County
Virginia
Hillville
Roberta Martin
Will McCraw
McCraw
Wesley Edwards
Allens
Mobile couple wed in Saturday ceremony
Miss Ethel Virginia Durden and Albert Pearson Stoudenmier were married Saturday afternoon. Rev. O. C. McGehee of St. Francis Street Methodist Church officiated. The couple is well known in Mobile.
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Ethel Virginia Durden
Albert Pearson Stoudenmier
O. C. McGehee
St. Francis Street Methodist Church
Mobile
Beautiola Face Bleach Advertises Quick Complexion Fix
A vintage ad touts Beautiola Face Bleach and Beautiola Cream and Powder as rapid solutions for freckles moth spots pimples and wrinkles. It claims one application shows startling improvement and promises clear skin. Sold by druggists including Van Antwerp Drug Corporation Mobile at 50 cents each or 1.50 for all three.
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Van
Antwerp Drug Corporation
Mobile
Uncle Wiggily Finds Crooked Coin On Woodland Trail
Uncle Wiggily Longears explores the woods in a new daily adventure. He pockets a bent six cent piece and meets a sad old man on a fallen tree who laments losing something essential to his Mother Goose tasks. The scene blends whimsy with a small mystery.
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Jane Fuzzy Wuazzy
Hollow Stump Bungalow
Mr. Longears
Uncle Wiggily
Uncle
Mother Goose
The Crooked Man And Uncle Wiggily Meet A Crooked Tale
Uncle Wiggily helps a crooked man who lost a crooked sixpence from Mother Goose. The pair chase a crooked cat to catch a crooked mouse, while a fox watches and yields to a dream-like misadventure. They reach a crooked house and plan more adventures with olive oil and vinegar.
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Jillie Longtail
Zip
Fox
Uncle Wiggly
Cat
Confessions of a Wife with Eleanor's Death
Diary style excerpt shows Margie awaiting news after Eleanor Fairlow's death. She reflects on fate and forgiveness while nursing a back injury, describes Dick’s remorse, Eliene's support, and longing for their past bond as the tale continues.
First National Bank Shows Strong Statement in Mobile
The First National Bank of Mobile presents a favorable report dated March 7. Deposits rose by 302793.14 over two months to 6534280.93, with total resources at 7889774.12 and no rediscounts or bills payable. Capital stands at 300000 with surplus and profits over 460000. Officers include Henry Hall as president and Charles D. Willoughby as vice president and cashier. directors listed.
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First National Bank of Mobile
First National
Henry Hall
Charles D. Willoughby
E. H. Shaffer
J. W. Woolf
M. O. Discher
L. LeBaron Lyons
James E. McDonnell
D. P. Bestor
F. Forchheimer
Julius Hammel
J. W. Phillips
W. Marshall Turner
Two Capital Cases on City Court Docket This Week
The city court lists two capital cases, Elizabeth Johnson and Elvira Winbush charged with murder of Dotie Alexander at Plateau, and Dorsey Tannehill charged with robbery under Alabama law punishable by death. The docket includes ten prohibition cases and various larceny, desertion, and burglary matters across Monday to Saturday.
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Elvira Winbush
Dotie Alexander
Plateau
Dorsey Tannehill
Alabama
Thomas Giles
Erhard Karl
Earl Tew
William E. Flinn
Marshall Thomas
Henry Williamson
Ozie Grimes
Guy Cassidy
Robert Dukes
J. W. Mann
William T. Swann
D. M. McLaurin
Anthony Wilson
Joe Williamson
Antonio Balladares
Mobile cattle tick eradication favored by voters
The official canvass in Mobile County shows a majority of 1125 for cattle tick eradication, closely matching The Item's unofficial tally of 1119. In the city, 360 votes supported eradication while 169 opposed, confirming the measure's broad support.
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Mobile County
Mobile Illiteracy Day Proclaimed by Mayor Lyons
The city observes April 1, 1916 as Illiteracy Day to boost literacy in Alabama. Citizens are urged to donate to the Alabama Illiteracy Commission and wear the official badge under teacher and club woman supervision.
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Mobile
Alabama
L Pat J. Lyons
Alabama Children
Lydia E. Pinkham remedies praised by New Jersey reader
Mrs Exsie J. Vandersande of 7 Godwin Street Paterson New Jersey credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with restoring her health after back and side pains irregularities nervous symptoms and fatigue She urges other women to try the remedies to alleviate similar troubles.
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Paterson, N.J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Exsie J. Vander Sande
Godwin Street
Paterson
N. J
Recruiting Offices Open Here Monday
United States recruiting office to open in Mobile Monday with headquarters set at the Phoenix Hotel. Sergeant John Maguire and Corporal J J Curran from the Southern district in New Orleans arrived to establish the offices and announce their location later. The move aligns with President Wilsons policy to strengthen the army for deployment to the Mexican border.
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Mexico
United States
John Maguire
J. J. Curran
Southern District
New Orleans
Mobile
Pheonix Hotel
South Conception Street
Woodrow Wilson
Louisiana Scandal Ends in Mansfield Tragedy
In Mansfield Louisiana a 45 year old automobile dealer T B Herndon was shot dead by 17 year old Lex Davies, brother of Herndon’s employee, after a confrontation on a Mansfield street. Davies is jailed in Mansfield awaiting further proceedings. Herndon leaves a widow and four children.
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Shreveport
Mansfield
T. B. Herndon
Lex Davies
Jennie Davies
Herndon
Davis
Davies
Get Scott's Emulsion First for Cold Strength
A health ad urges using Scott's Emulsion to combat colds and prevent weakness. It warns against relying on pills and syrups and promotes Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey as a alcohol and drug free remedy.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N.J
Herndon Divorce Suit Withdrawn Amid Settlement Details
The article notes Herndon filed for divorce naming Davies. the suit was later withdrawn. It states Herndon, angered by circulating rumors, discharged Davies from employment to protect her reputation and provided a cottage near his garage with a housekeeper in charge.
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Herndon
Davies
Miss Davies
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