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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1915
Page
3
The government argues in a Supreme Court brief that harsh restraint on trade justifies antitrust action against Harvesters Company. It contends the act targets power concentration and that exclusive combinations may harm competition and liberty, regardless of claimed good intentions or foreign trade aims.
W L Blacklege, a wealthy turpentine man of Howison Mississippi, was shot late Saturday night at the Airy turpentine still commissary. A shot through an open window struck his lungs. recovery is doubtful. Harrison county authorities sent for bloodhounds. no arrest by Sunday night.
Friends of Mr and Mrs F C Brandt learn their young son is convalescent after suffering serious burns several weeks ago in Shortleaf Alabama.
A rooftop kitchen fire at W C Sellers residence in Pollard Ala was quickly controlled by a ready bucket brigade. Sellers fell during the incident, suffering bruises and remaining bed-bound. Also in Pollard news: Knights of Pythias held a 2 new member ceremony, marriages planned for Louise Edwards and James Williams, and local social notes.
Mrs Ellen Shellen an aged lady sustained serious injuries from a fall Friday afternoon with a broken shoulder. Postmaster T E Pettie has been seriously ill but is convalescing. Mr Lloyd Lewis will take the rural mail carrier civil service exam at Camden. Mrs D Chappell of Pine Apple visited relatives and was accompanied home by Mrs Lorena Hicks. An accidental shot crippled an extra large wild turkey pursued by R F Chappell. A cemetery cleanup and plantings were done Wednesday afternoon by a good crowd.
Brewton Alabama reports the forty seventh anniversary of Mr and Mrs J L Barnett celebrated at their Mildred Street home. The Escambia County circuit court convened with 167 civil cases on the docket and 48 disposed. A new packing and shipping platform for farmers will begin soon and a county school exhibit runs through April 3 under county education head W S Neal. East Brewton notes obituaries, marriages, and local updates including a farmer meeting and various home repairs and visits.
Camden residents note basketball players Annie Cook and others on Friday. Mrs Logue and children return to Idaho after visiting relatives. Rev M D Taylor takes charge of Methodist church. Camden Circle to meet with Mrs Clarence Jones and Tennyson Circle hosted by Mrs B M Miller. Caledonia games Saturday vs Camden boys. Mrs C G McCarty visits from Montgomery. Mrs John Cheney visits sister Mrs W J Leppert. A spelling bee at the school auditorium Friday night hosted by Camden Circle.
In Jackson, Barton and Jackson played two Friday games with Jackson winning the second 11 to 7 after Barton took the first. The report also notes the death of Captain B T Woodard, to be buried in Grove Hill, and details Baptist Sunday school class activities led by Mrs A Rogers and Miss Vassie Stanley. A visitor, Mr G A Limp from Toinette, was in town.
A booster meeting of Mobile Council No. 666 Knights of Columbus is called for Monday night at their hall on St. Joseph street. John E. Toomey, lecturer, urges every member to attend.
Bradley George W died March 28 1915. Funeral at his brother in law J D Kearley 224 Lexington Avenue home at 9 am. Friends invited to attend.
Mrs. Wallace Vaughn of Pascagoula visited sister Mrs. E F Golden. J W Benjamin resumes butchering. Daly of Mobile in town. Mrs Dowdle of St Elmo visited Tuesday. E L Robertson Mobile and Ohio RR market commissioner in town. W T Anderson family moved into Willard house to run a boarding house. W R McDaniel and mother moved into E A Smith home. Ollie Anderson visited Sunday. Alfred Demour improving. Mrs Higgins Irvington visited Mrs A A Johnson. W M Chism travelled salesman visited Friday. Theodore Telephone line being repaired by Hamilton McGill from Bay Minette.
Richton high school dominated Perry county field day scoring the most points and earning the silver cup for the second straight year. New Augusta placed second with Beaumont third as the event marked its best in county history. Richton also won Friday’s basketball game 3 to 1 over Good Hope and the baseball nine defeated Beaumont 9 to 2.
Ad claims Sloan's Liniment quickly relieves rheumatic pain by penetrating to the inflamed spot. It soothes hot and swollen joints and muscles within minutes and promises near instant relief for colds, lumbago, sciatica, and similar ailments. Bottle costs 25c with money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Officers aboard the Brazos recount how the German steamer Odenwald, loaded with coal and provisions, tried to slip from San Juan harbor without clearance papers. After waterline spray rose from a dockside painting, fort guns opened fire. A seven inch shell struck near the bow, forcing the Odenwald to retreat. agents had sought clearance but were refused.
Rev Father Edward J Hackett rector of the Cathedral delivered a sermon on Charity at St. Matthew's Catholic church in Oakdale before a large congregation. He spoke of the needs of many people Catholics and non Catholics and urged that they be given all possible assistance.
An old advertisement touts Bily's Cream Balm to instantly relieve swollen nose throat and head symptoms from colds or catarrh. It claims quick easing of discharge and breathing obstruction with a fragrant balm that dissolves with body heat and soothes irritated membranes.
A contribution was collected to aid the poor and needy with funds designated for charitable relief efforts.
An old advertisement urges treating a child's cough with Dr King’s New Discovery. It promises quick soothing of cold symptoms and cough relief through antiseptic balsams, with a guarantee and bottle purchase cue.
Readable fragment shows Calvert and York with intermediate stations and directations for Meridian Tuscaloosa Birmingham and East. The text indicates expansion routes and station links as part of the rail project.
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