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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1913

Page

5

Bethel Seamen Luncheon Sought to Boost Support

A Bethel trustees luncheon invites Mobilians to discuss funds and ways to support the Seamen's Bethel. The committee notes public benefits include crime reduction and moral uplift, with no subscriptions solicited at the meeting. Attendees urged to mail the enclosed postal reply promptly.

Citi- Harris Bethel Batlé House R. O. Harris R. P. Pope G. B. Thames John E. Mitchell Gaillard Hamilton John Gaillard George Threefoot W. T. McGowin

Convictions in Mobile City Court Reported

John Crawford was convicted on larceny and denied by Judge Semmes. He also faced petit larceny and got ten days in jail. a third case was nolle pressed. Crawford stole two suits and underwear worth 55 dollars from Van Gavin. Hudson was convicted of stealing a pistol from Agar Smith. Henry Gans, noted for cunning wit, was convicted of grand larceny for stealing two suits worth 20 dollars and two pairs of trousers from Yeend Potter Co.

John Crawford Semmes Nolle Crawford Cawthon Hotel van Gavin Harry Elliott

Mobile Seamen Bethel Work Highlighted by Mrs Pearce

The Mobile Seamen Bethel as an oldest maritime charity aids sailors in distress with concerts reading room writing desk bunkrooms and chapel on the waterfront. The article urges Mobile citizens to visit Thursday night concerts meet the sailors and support the humane effort led by T Malone Mikears Rush and others with a parade and feast to follow.

Mobile Bethel

Woodcraft convention in Tri-Cities draws Mobile delegation

Mobile Woodmen from Maple No. 5 and Forest No. 1 traveled by special car on March 11 to the biennial Choppers of Alabama gathering. The Mobile group, four hundred in attendance, pitched strong support but did not land a head consul candidate. Committee members Gus Seiple and Charles Delhomme aided Mobile’s representation, with a banquet at Sheffield Motel and remarks from Zack Drake and Dr. Ekourie.

Tri-Cities Mobile Maple No. 5 Forest No. 1 Alabama Thering Charles W. Tompkins Gus. Seiple Charles Delhomme Sheffield Zack Drake Ekourie Shef Sovereign L Treadaway Ees Giles of Electrician Elmer Meridian Mississippi Erenetes Sovereigns Seiple Delhomme Tompkins Lynch Shuler McKinstry Cogburn Bauer

Modern Woodmen Class Initiation in Mobile on March 25

Mobile Camp No 15952 will stage a class initiation Tuesday evening March 25 at 8 at the Knights of Columbus hall on St Joseph Street near St Michael and St Louis. About 150 candidates will be initiated by a top South team. Supreme Director S S Tanner of Rock Island Illinois and speaker W W Young will attend. A banquet will follow the initiation as part of the gala Modern Woodmen gathering in South Alabama.

T. Malone Mikears H. C. Rush Knights of Pythias W. L. Caball KR. V Bob Horn G. EB L. D. Brown Rev A. G. Moses Sheik Charles Summersell Joe L. W. Savage Lienry Simon Henry Ledebur H. W. Brown M. M. Meyer Charles L. Smith A. A. Sheppard Judge Lindsey Mobile Camp Modern Woodmen of America Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Street St. Michael and St. Louis Order South 8S. S. Tanner Rock Island, Ill Sus Honac W. W. Young Alabama

Fraternal Meeting Invite From Mobile Camp No 15952

A notice says a fraternal committee will greet visitors at the Knights of Columbus hall and meet all trains to ensure a pleasant visit. The message closes with Fraternally yours from MOBILE CAMP NO. 15952 Consul Bart B. Chamberlain and Clerk F G Caughlan.

South Knights of Columbus Mobile Camp Bart B. Chamberlain F. G. Caughlan

Maple Camp No 5 Meeting Sees Large Turnout

Maple Camp No 5 of the W O W held a regular meeting on Wednesday night despite bad weather. Three new applications were received and referred to committees. Seven applications were balloted on and elected and three candidates were advanced through the forest. The entertainment committee reported progress.

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promise Quick Digestive Relief

A Hot Springs Arkansas ad touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as the finest liver and bowel remedy. It claims quick toning of the liver and relief from constipation and indigestion with a 25 cent box available at local druggists.

Hot Springs Arkansas Coe Hot Ore Chemical Co Ark

Knights Conferred at Local Masonic Lodges This Week

Rescue Lodge No 24 conferred Knight rank on several candidates after amplified work and admitted two new applicants. Mobile Lodge No 67 granted Esquire rank to one candidate with another Knight to come next Tuesday. Percivale Lodge No 102 held a busy session with no tank work but many applications. Red Cross No 132 conferred Esquire on one candidate and received two applications.

K. of P's Mobile Lodge No. 67 Percivale Lodge No. 102 Red Cross No. 132 Esquire

Knights of Khorassan to Hold Grand Ceremony Next Wednesday

The Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan plan another grand ceremony at the Armory hall next Wednesday night. The organizing team is bolstered by new Brigands including Ben B. Baron Finley McFadyen W. W. Seay Ben F. Buford William T. Pritchard E. B. Trinchard Thomas M. Marshall L. F. Leeper and R. A. Levingonn.

K. Kk Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan Armory Hall Ben B. Baron Finley McFadyen W. W. Seay Ben F. Buford William T. Pritchard E. B. Trinchard Thomas M. Marshall L. F. Leeper R. A. Levingonn

Local chapter elects officers and venue changes

The group elected B. H. Ash as secretary and J. H. Panky as treasurer. Mobile was chosen as the next meeting place with date to be set by the incoming grand chancellor.

B. H. Ash J. H. Panky Mobile

Magnolia Springs Lodge Banquet and Dance After Convention

Delegates and members gathered in Magnolia Springs banquet hall for a reception with a prepared spread by local ladies. W. H. W. Herding served as toastmaster as officers and members received a vote of thanks. Post banquet, attendees danced to a brass band of local young men.

Magnolia Springs W. H. W. Herding

Orrine Drunkenness Cure Promises Home Treatment

Advertisement claims drunkenness is curable with ORRINE, available in powder No 1 and pill No 2, with home use and no sanitarium costs. It offers a money back guarantee if no benefit and invites readers to discuss with D. Bauer at Conception and Dauphin streets.

Bauer N. W. Conception and Dauphin Streets

Prohibition Lecture Highlights Pythian Event at Fish River

Delegates gathered for a Pythian celebration featuring a speech by Hon. Judge Lindsey on prohibition titled Voté for the White Ribbon Cause. The evening included a lengthy address, dancing, and a boat ride on Fish River followed by a fish fry. Delegates returned home Wednesday evening satisfied with the outcome.

B. Cobbs Lindsey Miles Fish River

Twenty-Five Initiated Into Mobile Council No 6

A class of twenty five will be initiated Tuesday night into Mobile Council No 6 Junior Order United American Mechanics. The council announced the initiation at its meeting Wednesday night. Last Thursday the council presented a flag to Crichton school with Aubrey Boyles as orator. Dr Hi J Krudop chaired the flag committee. A special lunch will be served after the initiation.

Mobile Council No. 6 United American Mechanics Aly Crichton School Aubrey Boyles Hi. J. Krudop K. of G.'s Knights of Columbus Lodge Knights of Columbus

Metcalfe Elected Leader of Mobile Moose Lodge

Dr W A Metcalfe Jr pictured here was elected dictator of Mobile Lodge No 21 Loyal Order of Moose. He has served as trustee and in several offices since joining two years ago and aims to double membership while the charter is reopened and applications pour in.

Loyal Order of Moose W. A. Metcalfe, Jr Mobile Loase No

FRECKLE CARE PROMISES SPRING RESULTS

A skin expert recommends ethine double strength cream to remove freckles caused by February and March winds. Van Antwerp Drug Corp. sells the remedy with a refund guarantee if it fails to work, claiming noticeable improvement after few applications.

van Antwerp Drug Corp

Prominent Officers Installations Planned for April Night

A meeting is scheduled in April to install officers and a large entertainment is planned. It is expected that 150 candidates will be initiated that night, indicating a significant community gathering and ceremony.

Gulfport Tribe Social At City Hall Seeks New Members

Gulfport City Court No. percent of the Tribe of Ben Hur held a social at their hall on Dauphin and St Emanuel streets drawing a large crowd. The event featured musical numbers recitations and cake prizes for members. several applications were collected for next meeting on April 3 as a large class is expected.

Gulfport City Court Ben Hur Dauphin St. Emanuel F. Hale E. Seiple George and Russell Seiple H. Parker Sophie Seiple Charles Davis Ian William Nichols George R. Longhurst H.parker Jophie Seiple F. Hall Madison Drummond Seifle Reed Longhursh Smith

Weinacker's Cash B Run Day Promoted

Notice promotes a cash b run day at Weinacker's on Wednesday March 26. For price list call o 2229 or Home 306.

Weinacker’s

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Promise

Advertising copy claims PAZO ointment cures itching bleeding or prolapsed hemorrhoids in 6 to 14 days with a money refund if it fails. The drugstore ad urges purchase at 50 cents.

Weinhaсker's Bargain Drive Prompted by Wednesday Specials

The note advertises a cash bargain at Weinacker's with a Wednesday sale. It mentions a price list contact at 2229 or Home 306 and includes an unclear quotation about prices.

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