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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1915

Page

7

Houston Child Margaret Virginia Houston dies at 3 years

Funeral notices state Margaret Virginia Houston died Tuesday March 23 1915 at age 3 from Victoria B Houston and another parent. The funeral song and interment are at Pine Crest Cemetery tomorrow morning at 10 30 from 56 Monterey Street with friends of the family requested to attend.

Houston Margaret Virginia More Victoria B. Houston Hero Monterey Street Wetacomers Pine Crest Cemetery

Mobile Bar Association Meets Over New Law Proposal

A meeting of the Mobile Bar Association is set for Thursday at 7 PM in the courthouse to approve a bill by the judiciary committee led by George J. Sullivan. The act would consolidate Mobile County courts into a single law and equity court and set its powers, officers, and procedures. The committee’s visit by legislators to Mobile on March 21 will also be discussed.

Mobile Bar Association Judiciary Committee George J. Sullivan Circuit Court Mobile County City Court of Mobile Law and Equity Court of Chancery Court Thirteenth District Southwest Chancery Division Alabama

Co Partnership Sought Dissolved in Saw Mill Firm Suit

W. P. Spence through attorneys Tompkins and Kirkpatrick files suit in chancery court against R. L. Brewster and B. F. Renner partners in the Southern Manufacturing Company. He asks dissolution of the co‑partnership and appointment of a receiver for the firm’s affairs at the saw mill on One Mile creek at the head of Water street.

W. P. Spence Chancery Court Tompkins and Kirkpatrick R. L. Brewster B. F. Renner Southern Manufacturing Company One Mile Creek Water Street

Weather Summary for Shippers and Rivers

Weather conditions show a slight barometric low moving eastward near the Mississippi delta bringing light rain along the gulf coast. High pressure and cold, fair weather prevail across most of the U S with freezing and frost in gulf interior and south Atlantic states. River forecasts indicate little change for Tombigbee and Alabama rivers over the next two days.

Tombigbee River Alabama River Mississippi River Gulf Coast United States Gulf States South Atlantic States Jacksonville Fla Tampa Pacific Coast Albert Ashenberger

Bresnahan Limits Cubs Roster. Names Self Utility Man

Tampa. March 23. Roger Bresnahan manager of the Cubs assigns himself the utility man role after practice infield work. He says only twenty one men are allowed and every resource must count.

Bresnahan Self Tampa Fla Roger Bresnahan Cubs

Loxley residence destroyed by fire

The home of Frank Sutton near Loxley Alabama was totally destroyed by a Monday morning fire. Both house and contents were a total loss and Sutton plans to rebuild. Fire origin is undetermined.

Loxley Ala Frank Sutton

Heirs of Jacob Lose Probate Notice in Chancery Case

In Mobile Alabama the heirs of Jacob Lose, deceased, are sought in a Chancery proceeding. Unknown heirs, believed to reside out of state, are directed to plead or answer by March 30, 1915. Land described totals about 35.42 acres in Mobile County with two Lot numbers and specific survey details.

Mobile Alabama Francis J. Hare RE. J. Lose Court of Chancery Southwestern Jacob Lose FE. J. Lose Mobile County State H. C. Dade G. W. Owen Lipscomb William Saylor St. Stephens Road E. J. Lose Ala State of

Made in Mobile movement spurs chamber actions

The Ways and Means Committee of Mobile's Chamber of Commerce launches a drive to promote Made in Mobile goods. New committees will boost local products, advertise Mobile wares, and connect farms with the city.

Ways and Means Committee Chamber of Commerce Ways and Means C. L. Hutchisston Mobile H. P. Cole W. B. Delchamps Aubrey Boyles Boyles R. ©. Rubel E. Q. Norton Home Garden Association J. Leslie Taylor A. F. Kersting J. C C. Thompson A. O. Thayer J. E. Paterson W B. Delchamps W. T. West J. J. McMahon R. O. Rubel A. A. Weesner E. M. Bailey C. Irvine A. Foreman Dunlap L. W. Savage R. L. Waddle BE. Webb G. A. Potter J. W. Moore J. A. Wetzel R. B. Regan Martin Holbrook Thad Partridge J. AL. Cawthon Paul S. Nedrick W. W. Gill Arthur Nicks F. F. Harteau W. H. Reynolds J. Gordon F. W. Evans G. C. Tucker D. Dodson

Loss of Przemysl Likened to Metz and Port Arthur

The Novoe Vremya calls Przemysl fall of highest importance likening it to Metz in 1870 and Port Arthur in 1904. It claims the last obstacle to Russian Galicia advance is removed and fate of the Habsburg empire and Germany hinges on Przemysl. Defenses reportedly intact with 600 new guns found.

Petrograd London Przemysl Novoe Vremya Metz Port Arthur Galicia Hapsburg Germany

Boy Lost at Bay and Washington Avenues

A ten year old white boy from Carmichael Mississippi was found wandering after an all night outing. Leo Eldridge a store keeper turned him over to police at the station. The boy is being kept warm with a coat by Deputy Sheriff Jack Lee while authorities locate his family in Oakdale with Mayers.

Bay and Washington Avenues Leo Eldridge Carmichael Miss Oakdale Mayers Jack Lee

Fair group seeks extended Arlington lease and land

A Mobile Fair Association committee led by George Fearn Jr George B Rogers and Maurice C Forchheimer met city commissioners for several hours Monday to discuss a ten year lease on city property at Arlington including the race track and to request additional land for fair use No action was taken by the commissioners on the requests.

Mobile Fair Association George Fearn, Jr George B. Rogers Maurice C. Forchheimer Arlington

Odenwald Case to Be Probed for Prosecution

Washington March 23. Proceedings under the neutrality resolution will be brought against the captain or owners of the burg American liner Odenwald halted by shots across her bow as she tried to depart San Juan Puerto Rico without clearance papers last Sunday. Attorney General Gregory said definite steps would be taken within a few days. Forfeiture of the vessel may be imposed if it is shown she left without clearance to supply a belligerent ship at sea.

Washington San Juan P. R White House Gregory United States

Willing Workers for Mobile Y M C A Ready for Action

Mobile Y M C A members held a strong meeting at the Cawthon to organize a new membership drive. Chairman Horace Turner and L. J. Davis outlined plans to beat Birmingham for the trophy, with the Reds led by William H. Armbrecht and the Blues led by B. C. Fowlkes. About 300 pledged workers will organize into five subteams under designated leaders. General Secretary F. W. Evans presented campaign steps and a widely circulated letter promoting the drive.

Mobile Y L. J. Davis Turner Reds William H. Armbrecht Blues B. C. Fowlkes F. W. Evans Young Men's Christian Association Mobile The M.C. A

City Briefs From Mobile Area News Notes

G R Club hosts farewell luncheon for J H Wright who plans to marry next month. Henderson reports robbers near Mobile and Ohio yards. $17 stolen. deputies investigate. Dr Ira W Porter from Omaha visits relatives and visits Maple Camp No 5. Maple and Forest camps attend Magnolia Camp dance in Prichard. Ex Sheriff Frank Cazalas improving after paralysis. City Commission approves $23 833 89 in bills. license transfer for John Conway recorded. John D McGinnis on Mobile and Ohio trip. Santa Italy corrected as destined for England. Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad uses new Southern Railway freight depot at Royal Street. Cochrane leaves for New York. Fire dept. responds to 396 South Lawrence Street for a small roof fire.

G. R. Club Mobile J. H. Wright G. R Li Henderson Sheriff's Office Ohio Henderson Inferior Criminal Court Ira W. Porter The Woodmen of the World Omaha Neb Maple Camp No. 5 Maple and Forest Prichard Magnolia Camp Ala Frank Cazalas Spring Hill Avenue Crichton John Conway Lipscomb and Royal Streets Front Street John D. McGinnis Mobile and Ohio Railroad Meridian Miss England South Africa Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Railroad Southern Railway Royal Street Alabama, Tennessee and Northern John T. Cochrane New York Harris

Knuck Toter Ed Eaton arraigned on concealed weapon charge

Ed Eaton arrested last week charged with carrying concealed knucks. He was arraigned in the recorder's court on Monday and fined 340 plus costs or twenty days at hard labor.

Ed Eaton Recorder’s Court

Groom Free On Forgery Charge

The forgery charge against H. B. Groom a young attorney was dismissed by Judge Price Williams in probate court after new habeas corpus evidence showing no forgery intent. The case centered on a mortgage allegedly signed by Mrs Mary Neese and witness testimony questioned her involvement and motives.

H. B. Groom Price Williams Tompkins Beatrick Webb McAlpine Mary Neese Neese C. C. Taylor

Moblian Thought To Have Suicided Near Mobile

Mobile residents report a man identified as C. A. Adams of Mobile disappeared after leaving for Moss Point. A telegram found on a levee along the Mississippi River contained a note naming his wife Mrs. C. A. Adams and saying to notify her if anything happened. Adams, about forty, was a millwright and farmer with some funds and property. He had recently left Mobile seeking work, and illness plus alleged insanity are cited as motives.

A. Adams Mississippi River Nora Mobile Toulouse St J Rhence C. A. Adams Centre Mobile Ala Adams Adame Summerland Miss

Merchants Alarmed By Unconfirmed Shipments To Yucatan

Local business men export merchants report several shipments to Merida and Progreso in the last thirty days but say no notices or confirmations were received. Chamber of Commerce and M Forchheimer Grocery seek State Department help via telegram to Secretary Bryan for protection of goods in Yucatan under the Constitutionalist government.

Merida Progreso Yucatan Meridia Greso Chamber of Commerce Ico

Tax Inquisitors to Visit Mobile for Finance Committee Session

The joint recess committee on finance and tax will visit Mobile on March 29 for a week long session. President Ward of the board of revenue road commissioners announced the plan. The Mobile Chamber of Commerce rooms will host the meetings with county officials and local taxpayers present.

Mobile Ward Board of Revem Road Commissioners John B Chamber of Merce County Board John R. Belly Hartwell W. H. Key Eepi H. A. Bradshaw Ernest B. Tunstall C. S. Yarbi

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