Convict Victim of Accidental Electrocution
James Turner, a negro convict serving a life sentence for murder, was killed by contact with a live wire at Flat Top mine. The Alabama state convict department reported his death and said Turner would be returned to Alabama. Also recaptured in Coleman, Texas, was D. F. Connor, a white escapee from Lucille mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turner
J. F. Conner
Texas
Montgomery
Ala
Flat Top
Turner
Coleman
D. F. Connor
Lucille
Alabama
Cure for Pimples Promised by Cutiura Soap
A dated testimonial from Clearwater Florida claims that after six weeks using Cutiura Soap and Ointment a woman named Miss Katie Richardson was cured of eczema like pimples covering her face. She says theface became smooth and she felt transformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearwater
8. C
Katie Richardson
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Skin Relief
A Mother’s note urges warm baths with Cuticura Soap and gentle Cuticura Ointment to soothe tormented skin. The ad offers a free 32-page skin book by mail. Address requests to Cuticura Dept. T, Boston, with a post card. Sold worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boseten
Shider to Address Rotary on Scientific Housing
John Shider field secretary of the National Housing Association will address Rotary Club members on Scientific Housing at the Cawthon Hotel Thursday afternoon. City commissioners and several physicians will attend as guests with Palmer Pillans as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shider
National Housing Association
Rotary Club
Cawthon Hotel
Thider
Palmer Pillans
Shider
United States
Savannah
M. D. Kahn
T. E Jackson
H. W. Taylor
J. J. McMahon
H. W. DuBose
Charles A. Mohr
G. H. Fonde
The
Chamber of Commerce
United States District Attorney Lee Dies in Mississippi
R C Lee long time United States district attorney died at the home of former Congressman Bowers after a three month illness. He was 53 a Graceport native and survived by wife Ella Bass Lee two sons Charles and Walthall and daughter Ella. The body will go to Madison for interment. Lee was a Mason of high degree.
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Gulfport
Miss
R. C. Lee
United States
Bowers
Jackson
Lee
Cleveland
Mr. Lee
Graceport
Grenada
Ella Bass Lee
Charles
Walthall Lee
Mississippi
Ella Lee
Madison
Pickaninny's Head Inches From Yard Mark In Texas
Galveston May 6 report says a baby born here has a head just two inches under a yard in circumference. Doctors diagnose hydrocephalus and say treatment has reduced size but no hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Texas
United States
Bloom of Youth Now Easily Attained
An advertisement touts a new science for a youthful complexion by dissolving dead skin. It instructs readers to apply mercorized wax nightly to the face and rinse with warm water, claiming rapid visible improvement after a few days. It also recommends a saxolite and hazel bath to smooth wrinkles and promote a radiant look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Pleasure Bay to Reenter the Trade After Repairs
Pleasure Bay of the Bay Steamship Company will reenter the Gulf trade after undergoing repairs at Gulf Dry Docks. Captain Ed Peppers stated there is no fixed schedule yet, but the steamer will operate in the trade this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Pleasure Bay of the Bay Steamship Company
The
Gulf
Ed Peppers
Bay Steamship Company
Schooner Paul With Sisal Coming Up to Port
The American schooner James W. Paul, Jr. with a sisal cargo from Progreso Mexico arrived in quarantine Thursday morning. After unloading she will sail light to Progreso, with no request for a return cargo, according to Seeberg Steamship Line manager H F Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Paul, Jr
Progreso
Mexico
Paul
H. F. Kerr
Seeberg Steamship Line
Palk
Court actions and judgments in various cases heard Thursday
In Smith chancery court and Browne circuit court, numerous motions and judgments are recorded. Final accounts, default judgments for sums totaling hundreds of dollars, dismissals for want of prosecution, and calls for future action or revival are detailed for cases including Harris estate, McDowell v Thomas, and multiple civil actions pending against various defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Smith
William Harris
Register
William McDowell
George Thomas
Mattie Radcliff
J. K. Dillard
R. Hubbard
William M. Cannon
Ella’ H. Mechem
Exix
Frank ‘G. Blair
Francis K. Hare
K.’ J. Loses
Mobile Docks Company
Alabama Corn Mills Company
Lloyd Thomas
Nettig
Murderer Sought in North Carolina Triple Killing
Authorities hunt Ea Williams for the May 1 slayings of Mrs. P. L. Phillips and her two children in Graham County North Carolina. The Phillips family offered 300 dollars for Williams capture. Governor Craig added a 200 dollar reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
N.C
Graham County
N. C
Craig
Ea Williams
P. L. Phillips
P. L.phillips
Williams
State Harbor Board Bill Falls to Informal Talk
A rivers and harbor committee sub committee met at noon Thursday in the Chamber of Commerce with two members, Dr. Erwin Craighead and Stewart Brooks, for an informal discussion of a bill creating a state harbor board to manage navigable waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Erwin Craighead
Stewart Brooks
Verona Banana Steamer Arrives With Thousands of Bunches
The Norwegian steamer Verona arrived Thursday morning with about 19 000 bunches of bananas and docked at the electric elevators to discharge. Hustlers worked on her into the late afternoon. The Tana N ere was reported to reach the lower bay Thursday morning and was due in the city about 2 pm with about 18 000 bunches. The coal barge Choctaw bunkered the Verona for the return voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verona
Tana
United Fruit Company
Choctaw
Mobile Coal Co
Whistler Camp Meets as Dance Event Lists Attendees
Whistler Camp No. 16094 W. O. W. will meet at Odd Fellows Hall this Thursday at 7 30 PM. The Dancing School last night drew many attendees from Whistler and nearby towns, with a social from 8 30 to 11 30 PM. Elizabeth Payne of Memphis visits as guests for the Chatham Home dance, and Ruth Liversage weds Frank Connor at St. Bridget's Church in a quiet ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Cameron
Effie, Mathews
Bertha Stinson
Ruby Young
Dorothy de Witt
Lillian Sullivan
Helen Golthsach
Golden de Witt
Mesdames
Mamie Hall
T. L.’ Crabtree
Messrs
Joe White
Gary Lang
Glen Burdett
Earl Myles
Carlie Williams
Malcolm Bossy
Dennie Hinchey
Mark de la Bar
William Chenowith
Dumas Grear
Edgar Lyle
Benjamin Gaston
Ross Morgan
Elmer Cato
Preston Laws
Henry McCarty
Joe Chestang
Walter Street
Henry Peterson
Teakle Johnston
William Sumerall
Joseph Fox
William McCarthy
James Griffith
Edward Doody
Jack Grear
Everet Knox
Alphonse Tuite
Robert Dobbis
William Ziebach
Emile Fangerstrom
T. L. Crabtree
Frank McPhillips
Chatham
Agnes Liversage
Edward Barry
Mobile
L. and N
New Orleans
J. J. McEwin
Donald Hoffman
St Elmo News Highlights From Alabama Community
Local notes report A F E Bouchard visiting Mobile on business and recovering from illness. Lillian Swartz visited Carrie Long, R M Dodge served on jury, John Pfleger rode motorcycle to Grand Bay. Father Coen held Catholic services. Mrs J J Dawson traveled to New Orleans. St Elmo baseball held a box social to raise funds for equipment. team is 2 wins in 3 games with strong play overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Elmo
Ala
A. FE. Bouchard
E. Bouchard
Mobile
A. E. Bouchard
Lillian Swartz
Carrie Long
R. M. Dodge
John Pfleger
Grand Bay
Trev
Father Coen
Bayou la Batre
J.J. Dawson
New Orleans
Attendance and local events in Turnerville Alabama
Turnerville reports a lively Sunday with a singing gathering at Mrs Roberts and a large crowd. Mrs Masingil is recovering from illness and Minnie King visits from the area. Halters and Richardsons are noted at the Lewis home. A horse was lost by Mr Smitherman. C Smitherman and others moved cattle to Morgan’s place after visiting Mr Lewis. A fishing trip occurred Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnerville
Ala
Mundas School
Masingil
Minnie King
Beulah
Citrus Growers Exchange Meeting In Irvington Tonight
A Citrus Growers Exchange meeting is slated at Curtis' hall in Irvington Tuesday evening at 7 20 o clock. The Irvington Ladies Library Association meets at Mrs Kuhn's home on Thursday May 6 at 2 30 p m. St Pauls Chapel holds Sunday services at 4 o clock except the fourth Sunday when Rev John Chipman leads the 11 o clock service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington, Aia
Citrus Growers Exchange
Curtis’ Hallow
Irvington Ladies’ Library Association
Local notices from Alabama route event and visitors
The column reports holiness gatherings at Wittard old store drawing large crowds. Ed Davis and wife visit Pierce Level brothers Merle and Seylie. L Wiloe couple welcome a baby girl on Tuesday April 25. Friends of Mrs J Ree are shared, helping news travels slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Theodore
Ala
Wittard-old
Ed Davis
Pierce ‘Level
Merle
Seylie
Wittard
L. Wiloe
J. Ree
Bay Steamer Apollo Ready for Season
The bay steamer Apollo, after a month of repairs at Gulf Dry Docks, will enter the bay trade on Sunday. Manager M F Bowen says the vessel has received a full overhaul including repainting caulking and a new canvas awning for shade. Officials claim she is in first class condition and should make better time than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Gulf Dry Docks
Wnger M. F. Bowen
Funeral for William F. Eastburn Held at Catholic Cemetery
The body of William F. Eastburn lay in state after his death by self inflicted gunshot following a dispute over family matters. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery with several designs placed on the tomb. The funeral was from the family home at 105 South Bayou Street at 11 o clock Thursday. Pallbearers included Harold Eastburn, Charles Eastburn, G J Flournoy, Harry Arent, A R Balladares, Gabe Chamberlain Jr, Calvin Norris and Joseph Avery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Eastburn
Junius Ardoyne
John B. Ardoyne
South Bayou Street
Harold Eastburn
Charles Eastburn
G. J. Flournoy
Harry Arent
A. R Balladares
Gabe Chamberlain, Jr
Calvin Norris
Joseph Avery
Deputy Sheriff Fined Over Service of Papers Incident
Mrs J S Farrell of 356 South Warren street accused deputy Jack Lee of rudeness in serving delinquent tax papers. Lee was fined five dollars or ten days by Recorder Edington, with notice of appeal and bond set at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lee
J. S. Farrell
South
Warren Street
Edington
Battleship Minnesota Reaches Philadelphia Dry Dock
The battleship Minnesota arrived today from the southern drill grounds and will enter dry dock for minor repairs. Other Atlantic fleet ships will follow to have inspections and work done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Navy
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J. T. Jett & CO. General Contractors
City Bank
Bell
Res
Sea Steamship Deper G Line, Inc
Windward
Leeward Islands
America
Kingston
Jamaica
Jamaican
Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Barbados
Trinidad
Demerara
West Indies
Offaran
Informa Seeberg City Bank v. Mobile
Pickaninny
Pleasure Bay
Sisal
Law and Equity
Berney
Turpentine Cup Co
Pace & Co
Richmond Paper Company
Aynsley Lithographing & Engraving Co
Pittsburgh Mobile Realty Co
J T. McDonald
Western Union Telegraph. Co
W. M. Meador
Qwen Farley
Joseph Hogue
E. E. Carriere & Co
Choctaw Lumber & Timber Co
Austin
Mobile West
Shore Traction Co
C. E. Wilkins
D. G. Moore
Southern Hdmes
Woodstock
J. E. Hobart
Gordon & Edington-y
Sarah Johnson
Davis- Wilso-Gaillard
H. L. Packer
Union Savings
Albert Boyd
Paterson_ Lumber Co
H. Ross Rogers
Worlds
fvtns.Co
W. O S. Felder
Kelly Brady
W. J. Allen
Palm Oil Co
C. W. Short
F.C. Turner & Co
W. G. Lewis
Calloway Land & Timber. Co
R. L. Haas
James P Schock
Mo-Cola Co
Forcheimer & Co
McNab
Circuit Court
Browne
Charles IF. Grice
Spencer Lumber Co
Copeland & Son
Emile. Schlorff
Emile Schlorff
S. J. Rhodes
Southern Railway Co
Fritz Jahneké
National Mosaic Flooring Co
U.s.marine Cut Plug Tobacco
U. S. Marine
Kentucky
LU. S. Marine
American Tobacco Company
Weg
State Harbor Board
Late Marine News
Whistler
Irvington
W. F. Eastburn
Lillian Earl
St. Emanuel St
the Item
Empire Theatre
Tombigbee River
Alabama River
Mississi Valley
North
Pacific Coast
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
Dakotas
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Frida
Albert ‘Ashen Berger
Nemo
Wallace
Express
Cc. J. Gayfer & CO
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