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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1915

Page

7

Allied Fleet Losses at Dardanelles Reported by Athens Paper

Overseas News Agency cites an Athens newspaper claim that Franco British losses at the Dardanelles include 2000 deaths and five Allied warships sunk with four more badly damaged. It notes the British battle cruiser Inflexible and French battleship Suffern damaged and three Allied ships officially listed as sunk.

Berlin Today Dardanelles Athens Zoads Ocean Irresistible

Much Good Work Done At Repton Convention

The Repton Sunday school convention drew delegates from the district and enthused the participants to improve county wide efficiency. Evergreen official J F Jones attended as Conecuh County Sunday School Association president. Also noted is the death of Miss Bessie Wiggins of Repton, buried in Repton Cemetery after a long association with Wiggins Hotel.

Repton Ala J. F. Jones Evergreen Conecuh County Wiggins Wiggins Hotel

Constipation a Penalty of Age

Health note extols keeping bowels open with mild laxatives over drastic purgatives. It recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, sold by druggists, priced fifty cents to one dollar, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Arkansas.

Store Buildings for Rent at No. 6 Dauphin Street

Two story brick building in good condition suitable for store or warehouse rental at 6 Dauphin Street.

Dauphin Street

Governor Charles Henderson to visit Brewton

Brewton, Ala. notes Governor Henderson plans a visit on a date set with the Chamber of Commerce. A banquet will honor him on Governor's Day, and he has many friends in Brewton who anticipate his arrival.

Brewton Ala A. Arnold Ross Charles Henderson Chamber of Commerce Henderson C. R. Rankin Rankin Bank of Brewton Dan Hagood Claude A. Beardsley DeFuniak, Fla Cordelia Harden Shady Smith Shady Smit Smith

Fire at Daily & Sons store narrowly stopped by townspeople

A roof fire from a defective flue at the Store of F. S. Daily & Sons Tuesday caused some stock damage but was contained with insurance. A surprise birthday party followed for Mrs. T. A. Nettles at Mrs. W. J. Nettles home with many out of town guests and a large embossed cake of fifty eight candles.

Tunnel Springs F. S. Daily & Sons T. A. Nettles W. J. Nettles Mary South Steve Andrews Minnie Robbins Edia Harper Houston Newton Will Stallworth J. Stallworth Jodie McCreary Beatrice D. R. Nettles Peterman David Lee Hairston Augustus Riley Evergreen William McCorvey T. E. Dennis Monroeville Jacob Hatter Henderson Drewry J. J. Finklea O. B. Finklea Buena Vista

Visitors Return Home From Reform Alabama

Misses Clara and Pauline Razzelle returned to Reform Alabama after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Hentschel in Mt Vernon Alabama. Mrs. E L McCafferty and two children came back to Mt Vernon from Mobile where she visited her sister. Mrs. O Y Grayson was a business visitor to Mobile Tuesday. Mr Albert Davis plans to locate in Mt Vernon and traveled through the country in his new car.

MT. Vernon Ala Clara Pauline Razzelle Reform John Hentschel E. L. McCafferty Mobile

Crary News Highlights and Local Visits

Mr Walter Lord was taken ill in Crichton and operated on at Southern Infirmary. Mrs Frank Cheney and family visited relatives, and various locals met in Mobile and Orchard. A tomato club formed at the school with girls sewing aprons and caps under Miss Annie Carel Hoffman.

Crary Ala Walter Lord Crichton Southern Infirmary Frank Cheney Mobile S. Snowden Jim Charlie Snowden Burnis Graham Lewis Ashbee Annie Carel Hoffman John Logan Marcella Black Joe Albright Charles Cogburn Semmes Annie Graham Roabie Lord Orchard EB. E. Black Elina Lord Vivian Berg Rose Williams

Evans Stings Dick Carroll Over Auto Trick

Brooklyn Federals business manager Dick Carroll recalls a Cleveland incident in which Steve Evans of the Brooklyn Feds allegedly had a car reported stolen. A police misunderstanding nearly jailed Carroll before a reporter identified Evans as the caller. Carroll vows retaliation for the prank.

Carroll Evans Cleveland New York Police Court Dick Carroll Mr. Carroll Buffalo Steve Evans

Migraine Headache Discussed by Dr Caldwell

Dr J J Caldwell describes migraine as a distressing, non curable illness with periodic attacks through age forty and diminishing thereafter. He notes palliative measures during attacks are limited and emphasizes careful daily care as the best prevention.

J. J. Caldwell

Salitpa Social Notes March Weekend Visits

Salitpa Alabama residents report visits from Jackson Coffeeville and Grove Hill with relatives and friends. Miss Bertha Smith and Miss Alma Robinson traveled home for weekends. Sewing Circle hosted by Miss Nona Guy Broven. next meeting with the Flemings. Snow surprises locals as old residents recall late season snow.

Little Clyde Chilton Katie White Coffeeville Alma Robinson Campbell C. T. McCorquodale Jackson C. G. Carter Selma A. Lee Myrdie M Nored Anderson Thomasville Nona Guy Broven Sewing Circle Fleming Howard McClure Grove Hill H. L. Graham Maggie Joiner L‘ary Murry New Berlin D. Barber Myrtie Dunn J. D. Bedwell Mount Vernon Albert Bedwell

Turks Not Wild With Joy Of War In Constantinople

Constantinople remains quiet amid war reports as Russian ships pass the Bosphorus and Allied vessels shell near the Dardanelles. Turkish leaders claim unprecedented public war-weariness yet acknowledge grim necessity with prices rising, shortages, and widespread small-merchant activity sustaining wartime industry. Institutions show orderly graining, army corps march through streets, and daily supply trains move under disciplined oversight.

Constantinople Bosphorus Dardanelles Europe Turkey Berlin Vienna Constatinople Poland Galicia Talaal Bey Associated Press Bulgaria Greece

Are You Rheumatic Sloan's Liniment Ad Teaser

An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pain. It promises quick relief by applying to the surface without rubbing, claiming deep penetration and near immediate pain relief. A 25 cent bottle is advertised.

Sloan

Ditch Machine Arrives in Bay Minette

Bay Minette Alabama March 24 The large ditch digging machine for the sewer project has arrived via the Louisville and Nashville railroad and will be unloaded and deployed immediately A crew has labored with picks and shovels but progress is slow compared to the new digger Electrical gear and the engine for the power plant have arrived and await erection once site work is completed Also notes on church class officers adding to the Presbyterian Sunday school expansion plans and a forthcoming open air concert by the Merchants Band plus fertilizer sales and weather related crop damage across the county.

Bay Minette Ala Louisville and Nashville The Presbyterian Church H. R. Kirby G. H. Burns J. M. Smith J. Whitley A. L. Weston Howell Hall Presbyterian Sunday School Inger J. A. Ertzinger Hammond Ind Indiana Ertzinger North Baldwin County Samuel R. Crockett Merchants Band Peoples Fertilizer Company

Toulminville Social News Records Local Visits and Events

Mr. Davis visits his brother in Semmes while Willie Dickin clan mourns a Sunday death. Mrs. T M Smith and others attend the Will Memorial at Government Street Presbyterian Church. Mercedes Johnston hosts young guests for niece Adelaide Christy. Toulminville Sunday school reports 116 rally attendees and a Rev D Y Register talk. Bonnie Leeper listed sick.

Mr. Davis Semmes Frieds Willie Dickin Adelaide Christy Toulminville Methodist Sunday School D. Y. Register Toulminville Sunday School Bonnie Leeper

Weather and Social Notes From St Stephens Ala

Snow fell briefly on Saturday but melted with little impact on crops. Miss Sophia and Gertrude Ware left for Selma and Birmingham. Judge James B. Rawls traveled to Chatom on business. Farmers report good weather aiding early fieldwork and planting progress. Mrs BE Orso tended her ill brother P L Bowling in Carson.

ST. Stephens Ala Ng Sophia Gertrude Ware Everery Selma Birmingham James B. Rawls Chatom Lu White Coffeeville Riggs White Pleoys Landing

Reds Will Be Welcomed Here By Mobile Ballclub

Manager Charley Schmidt and his regulars and recruits will host the Cincinnati Reds on arrival. The park will be shared for workouts, with Schmidt acquainted with Herzog Dooin and others easing tensions. The Reds begin three games with Mobile on March 28, as Secretary Parker promotes the trip.

Charley Schmidt Cincinnati Reds Schmidt Herzog Charley Dooin Parker Reds Mobile Cincinnati Joe Tinker

Golf Scores Reported From Gulfport Open Tournament

In Gulfport Mississippi Coast Country Club open tournament on March 24 golfers posted scores including Mrs W H Stovall of Memphis 90 Mrs R F E Powers of Buffalo 93 Mrs D W Lock wood of Chevy Chase 93 Mrs F A Abbott of Buffalo 94 Mrs W Best Jr of Chicago 98 Mrs P C Kettle of North Dakota 101 Mrs W G Pilkinton of Detroit 108 and Mrs Hughie Jennings of Detroit 111.

Gulfport Miss W. H. Stovall Memphis R. FE. Powers Buffalo D. W. Lockwood Chevy Chase Washington, D. C F. A. Abbott W. Best, Jr Chicago P. C. Kettle North Dakota W. G. Pilkinton Detroit Hughie Jennings

Snow Tuesday in Chicora Destroys Local Fruit Crops

A light snow in Chicora Mississippi on Tuesday from 8 to 9 am lasted about 30 minutes and melted quickly. Fruit growers report the recent freeze killed virtually all fruit in the area.

Chicora Miss

Fifth District Sunday School Convention at New Hope

The Fifth District Sunday School Convention met at New Hope Church, Gateswood Alabama, March 21 with district president W R Bates presiding. Readings included devotional exercises and talks on how to win souls, faithfulness, grading Sunday schools, and planning new work, followed by a large dinner hosted by New Hope ladies.

Gateswood Ala New Hope W. R. Bates Marion Fillingim Mr. Green Green Morga Henry Allen Ladies of New Hope Church

Local News Briefs from Jackson Alabama and Nearby

scattered items report events in Jackson and Geneva including a sewing Saturday hosted by Newberry, a school ball schedule against Bart, a noon header game, and practice notes. mentions of moving plans by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ri and visits from Miss Maude Kinman to Mrs. Gregory. also notes on Rev S A Adams talk at the Agricultural School and a screening of The Daughter of Hills under the recreation club.

Jackson Ala Royal Society Newberry Richard Ri Geneva Maude ‘Kinman Gregory Bessie Pugh Joe Gregory S. A. Adams Agricultural School Broth Adams Ree Provement Club Hills

Galveston Storm Collects Noted Trader’s Life History

A clipping recalls J. C. Poage a Fort Smith Arkansas resident and former Galveston merchant who vanished in the 1898 flood. The ad promotes Vitalitas tonic with claims of health benefits from hearing to nerves and kidneys, urging readers to get Vitalitas at Sutton's drug store.

J. C. Poage Fort Smith Ark John Deere Plow Co Galveston Oseee Matec Sutton's Ady

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