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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
7
A poem laments rulers who seek gain while families suffer. It frames war as greed nullifying home life and faith. The speaker pleads for peace as a pall descends, questioning nations that invoke God while bullying to spill blood.
Ad promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to darken gray hair and improve texture. Claims non dye roots tint evenly for a natural look, stops itching and promotes growth, is non sticky and harmless, with a 50 cent 7 oz bottle sold by Van Antwerp Drug Store Mobile Alabama and mail order for out of town buyers.
Wee Older Girls district No. 5 will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at the First Christian church at 4 o clock. Two delegates and adult workers of this district are requested to be present.
The Shell Road School hosts a lawn fete Friday afternoon and night with all grades performing in 15 minute programs starting at 7 30. A Maypole dance and kindergarten folk dances are planned. Proceeds support the School Improvement Association treasury for school improvements and admission is free.
The Parliamentary Law Study Club met at the Cawthon hotel at 10 30 with few members due to Pen cil Day. Mrs J W Hunter chaired and Mrs H C Hanson kept notes. The session covered Women’s Power for Social Reform in America and debated whether women want to vote or the right to vote when needed.
Leslie’s week features Mrs William Cummings Storey newly elected D A R president general pictured center with flowers at a convention in Washington where about 2000 delegates met with President Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson. Storey’s ticket won in a spirited contest led by Mrs George Thatcher Gurnsey of Kansas.
The Mothers' Club of the Settlement Home met Thursday with twenty mothers despite bad weather. Mrs. J. T. Domas led prayer and a song service opened the gathering. Miss Jeter gave the Bible lesson on Guidance from the Twenty Fifth Psalm before a farewell note on her departure.
A weeklong revival began Sunday night at the First Baptist church led by Rev. German. Local social notes mention flower yards of Mrs. Mark Lankford and Mr. A R Turner, and the Alabama and Mississippi railroad executives N B Turner and M Lankford traveling on business.
Nashville May 7 The treasurer’s report for the Methodist Episcopal Church South shows a grand total of 1 252 508 58 given to mission work during the year. Foreign work totals 585 702 62 for the general board foreign division 276 807 54 to foreign women’s department and 103 075 21 to home missions. Additional funds are expected from conferences and other sources. The annual board meeting begins May 11.
William West arrested for abusive language in Whistler and bonded for appearance in inferior criminal court. Abraham Harris caught burglarizing Sheipp's mill office near Magazine Point and docketed on burglary. H P Lewis appointed justice of the peace for Precinct No 5 Creole Alabama. F I Spaulding and Harriet Yates Black filed bonds as notaries in probate court. Chamber of Commerce ways and means committee to meet Monday at 7 80 in Colonial Room, Cawthon Hotel, to discuss several topics.
The Panama government and the Panama Railroad agree that all future buildings must be of concrete construction following a recent disastrous fire in Colon. The decision highlights safety concerns and aims to prevent future losses.
An official report claims Turks commanded rebels who attacked Colonel Miami's Italian force in Tripoli. The Petit Parisien notes Italy will seek an immediate explanation from the Porte. A Reuters dispatch says Italian authorities recall teachers in Istanbul as Triple Entente subjects are concentrated there.
A Havas Rome dispatch reports the Austrian ambassador handed Vienna's final concessions proposals to Foreign Minister Sonnino at a conference. Secrecy surrounds the talks as Austrians and Germans in Rome grow doubtful of a favorable outcome.
On receipt of a Berlin dispatch the German school in Rome has suddenly closed. Teachers several German correspondents and several German families have hurriedly departed for Germany.
Paris dispatch says the Vatican advised all German and Austrian clergy and theological students to depart Rome at once. The warning was transmitted via Petit Parisien and reflects heightened wartime tensions.
Paris report says Austria is mounting extensive preparations with German troops at Graz awaiting transport to Zagreb and then to Bosnia and Dalmatia in response to a potential Italian assault.
A blast at the Fontana Liri powder factory in Rome last night killed ten people and caused widespread panic in the village. An official investigation has been ordered.
London reports the struggle for Hill No 60 near Ypres continues with no final decision. German and Austrian sources claim Russian defeats in western Galicia though British papers withhold judgment. Russia may retreat if Dukla Pass falls, while Italy’s possible entry into the war rumors grow as German troops depart and schools close.
London officials decreed a ban on Belgian bank notes entering Great Britain and also gazetted a prohibition on exporting British coal except to British possession or to allies. In New York the Atlantic Fruit Company announced purchase of steamships Sarnia and Sibiria from Hamburg American, held in American ports since the war began. In Boston a final settlement of claims against the Henry Siegel Company was approved at 27 1/2 percent, and in Suffolk Virginia the Holland Lee Peanut plant was partly destroyed by fire with losses around 100000 dollars including 50,000 bags of peanuts in the main warehouse.
In Chicago on May 7, Mrs Ella Coppersmith aged 27 wife of John L Coppersmith a commission merchant and her two year old son John were found murdered in their south side home. A blood stained hammer and a butcher knife were found nearby and diamonds belonging to Mrs Coppersmith are missing.
Friday's receipts show six bales arriving at Tombigbee river packet John Quill from Demopolis with Baker-Lyons & Co. and others, nineteen bales from Alabama river packet Peerless via Montgomery, and 181 bales on railroad trains including Magnolia Compress and Planters Cotton Co. plus other firms, totaling 206 bales.
The Atlantic fleet sailed to Hampton where crowds gathered for a naval review. The May 7 dispatch notes the sailing and anticipated events at the review in York.
May 7 report from Fairhope Alabama notes F W Ettle returning from Lake City Florida and the American Woman's Republic holding its monthly meeting at Cotta Content. Directors of the railroad ru meet. attendees include O F E Winberg Oscar Johnson from Silver Hill and MacIntosh of Robertsdale. Curtis and Caroline Rockwell plan Iowa visit. E C Rockwell settles on a farm road to Sat suma Park. Charlies Hervey and Dr R C Jones join families for the weekend. P J Albright buys and renovates a park-front cottage formerly owned by P B Flanagan.
Local notes record visits and social calls across Manila Choctaw Bluff Suggsville Walker Springs and Gainestown. Guests include Mr and Mrs J D Mason Mr J Marshall postmaster John Finch Mrs W M Barnes Helen Morriss Mrs T L Mason Ernest Jowers R E Lambard Norris of Mobile Frank Poole S C Garrette Winston Dunn Arma Lee Watson Bryan Wilson and Mrs W H Davis with trips to Jackson Grove Hill and Gainestown during the week.
TOULMINVILLE on Davis avenue the St Mark's Mission ladies will entertain May 20 with ice cream and strawberries. Mrs T Davis visited by a Philin and nephew from Thomasville while Mrs Docksteader visits daughter Mrs Osborne. Missionary Society met Thursday at 2 pm led by Mrs Joe Stone and continued the study course. Mrs Anna B Halil returned from Baldwin County speaking on temperance at Robertsdale Silver Hill Loxley Bay Minette Atmore Dyas and Perdito and reorganizing the Woman's Free Temperance Union at Perdido.
Gladys A. Bogue sues John J. Bogue for divorce alleging abandonment and failure to support their 11 year old Maryzabeth. The couple married April 23 1913. Bessie Bryar Moorer of Stockton Baldwin county sues John W. Moorer for divorce on grounds of voluntary abandonment.
In Summerdale Alabama, the home of W S Owen was burglarized and only the morning breakfast was missing after an inventory. E D Collins of Fairhope oversees the local creamery. Mrs Barnes heads to New York for the summer. Mrs Linn hosts the Book Club. A steam grader is active on the Dixie road between Fish River and Summerdale.
Probate records reveal Leo pold Eichold leaving half his estate to his wife and half to daughter Mrs. Birdie M. Brown. He earmarked 10000 cash and 75000 to be managed by a trust for the daughter, with various smaller gifts to relatives and charitable institutions. A codicil adjusted a 2400 sum to other provisions.
Norfolk reports indicate the three masted schooner Bessie Brown ashore near Cobb Virginia on Wednesday and destined for York. The 260 gross ton vessel will be a total loss. the crew were rescued by the coast guard.
Advertises Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pespin as the best laxative for children. Claims it contains no opiate, is pleasant, and acts gently yet surely. Mentions price fifty cents to one dollar and a free trial offer from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello, Ti.
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