Organization For Southern Settlement Sees Growth and Impact
The Southern Settlement and Development Organization reports rapid progress led by Baltimore’s S Davies Warfield. It aims to scientifically study Southern resources, attract settlers, and boost local tax revenues by placing colonists in vacant lands, enriching states and counties with new commerce. George G. Crawford of Birmingham represents Alabama in the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Settlement and Development Organization
Association
Ied
Baltimore
Davies Warfield
Maryland
George G. Crawford
Birmingham
Mobile Banks Loyal to County and People
At a Mobile County Board meeting President Ward reported a conference with local banks about a 75000 loan to cover expenses until December. Bankers pledged strong support with one offering to fund the entire loan and all proposals carrying interest rates below legal limits, reflecting a cooperative spirit for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners
Ward
Mopile
Adibicevdnt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Dies Heroic Lusitania Death
Survivor accounts say Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt died a hero amid the Lusitania sinking. He reportedly gave his life belt to a young woman and bound it to her, even though he could not swim, an act praised as quintessentially American. His death joins others among the ship’s victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Gwynne
Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Mobile Welcomes President Laugh of the Southern League
President Robert Laugh visits Mobile today, praised as a Birmingham product and successor to the late Judge William Vanaugh. The event notes his thorough nature and expectation to measure up to his predecessor in the Southern League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Robert Laugh
Southern Baseball League
Mr. Baugh
Birmingham
William Vanaugh
Bergh
Black Strap and Sisal Boost Mobile Port Trade
Importing black strap molasses from Cuba has become a major Mobile industry with nine vessels entering the port this year, matching last year’s total in four months. The process supports discharge into tanks and loading into rail cars for destinations like St Louis and Chicago, signaling a hoped for revival of maritime trade at Mobile alongside sisal shipments from Progreso and Yucatan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Mobile
Beauregard Street
St. Louis
Chicago
Progreso
Yucatan
Mexico
How Lee's Men Fought
A Confederate order from 1863 urged fighting only armed foes. Lee stressed that sabres and guns be used against combatants, not civilians, praising disciplined conduct and condemning barbarous outrages. It contrasts with Semmes and the Alabama’s actions at sea, noting no shelling of noncombatants aboard merchant vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Robert E. Lee
Mobile
Alabama
Preserve and Beautify the County Roadways
The county board heard two proposals to improve roads from the $500,000 bond issue. The first favors oiling existing highways after a county engineer and Commissioner Whatley visited Lauderdale county to study methods. The second, by C L Spotswood, would plant hydrangeas azaleas and other flowers along the roadsides at county expense only for bed preparation, with Spotswood supplying plants and supervision at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatley
Lauderdale County
Miss
C. L. Spotswood
Spotswood
Fishes of America North of the Isthmus of Panama Classification
The journal lists that fishes in this region span three classes, thirty orders, two hundred twenty three families, and one thousand one hundred thirty five subgenera. It notes three thousand two hundred sixty three species and one hundred thirty three subspecies. The question asks which class the rural kind belongs to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Isthmus
Panama
Alabama baseball proves comeback of the year in 1915 season
The Alabama team, led by a deep pitching staff and strong defense, completes a dramatic turnaround from last year’s failure to a championship level in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Captains Wells and Cargile anchor the lineup as Boman and the pitching group deliver consistent performances. The squad will face Mississippi in two midweek games as no commencement exercises are held this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Ala
Alabama
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Hamilton
Cargile
Ladd
Crawford
Wells
Presbyterians to Build in Laine Mississippi
In Laine Mississippi on May 11 a Presbyterian church project plans to begin as soon as feasible. Delays arose because local mills could not cut foundation timbers. Officials expect work to start once timber supply improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laine
Miss
Salitpa and Coffeeville Visitors Mentioned in Weekal Travel Notes
The column lists residents and visitors including Nettie Finch of Salitpa visiting Coffeeville, J. M. Deas of Union Chapel, Fred Benson of Coffeeville en route to Mobile and Jackson, Mrs. W. Berry returning from Bay Minette, Joe McCorquodale traveling to Jackson, W. S. Berry visiting Jackson, Rev. C Cook of Grove Hill en route to Coffeeville, H. B. Shillito family headed to Jackson, W. G. McGowin and Charlie Kimbrough of Jackson visiting, Dr. Kimbrough of Mobile visiting, Joe Redwell traveling through to Coffeeville, Lyons and Messrs Shell and Van Heuvel of Mobile, and well-wishers for Miss Clodie Doyle after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salitpa
Ala
Nettie Finch
Coffeeville
Messra
J. M. Deas
Union Chapel
Fred Benson
Mobile
Jackson
Berry
S. A. Berry
Bay Minette
Joe, McCorquodale
W. S. Berry
C. ‘ Cook
Grove Hill
H. B. Shillito
Messrs
W. G. McGowin
Charlie Kimbrough
Dr. Kimbrough
Joe, Redwell
Miss Lyons
Ghell
van Heuvel
Clodie Doyle
Garland East Garland Nuptials Tie Parker and Shelly
Miss Rinne Parker and Rev. ER C Shelly married at home of Parker parents in Garland East Garland Ala. about 200 guests attended. The bride, a Troy University student, wore white. Shelly serves in Latter Day Saints ministry. Additional notes mention local church events and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland East
Garland
Ala
Corinne Parker
ER. C. Shelley
T. Parker
George Sellars
Recse Sellars
Lizzie Booker
G. G. Booker
Vern Vicebery
University At
Troy
Shelly
Latter Day Saints Church
Louise
G. L. Miller
Southern Methodist Church
Mt. Union
R. A. Odom
W. L. Newton
Methodist Church
Antioch
The
Dental College of
Atlanta
Baptist
Memorial and social notices from Chestnut Alabama
Memorial services were held last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Massey of Franklin and their two daughters visited their sister Mrs. J. W. Dailey. W. B. Forte visited his sisters at Nellie. Mrs. Amanda Kearley shows improvement after illness. Mrs. Walter Grimes of Jones Mill stayed with her parents L. D. Hestle. Members attended memorial services at Buena Vista. Rev. I. N. Kimbrough spoke. Martha Nettles of Beatrice visited local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut
Ala
A. Massey
Franklin
J. W. Dailey
W. B. Forte
Nellie
Amanda Kearley
Walter Grimes
Jones Mill
L. D. Hestle
Buena Vista
Martha Nettles
Beatrice
E. C. Holder
T. B. Blackwell
Local Visitors and Family News From Town
Clara Clara and Miss Annie Clara were summoned to their brother in Alabama Saturday. Mr Carlos Trigg fell ill Monday but can return to his office. Volney Graham of Boice visited Friday. Stanton Davis left for the Panama Exposition. Patterson of Mobile visited on business. Lillian Seales of Isney Alabama visits niece Mrs George Mason. John McCormack spent two days in town on business. Mr and Mrs Byrd of Greene County visit relatives this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Slar'per
Annie
Alabama
Carlos Trigg
Volney Graham
Boice
Stanton Davis
Patterson
Mobile
Lillian Seales
Isney
Ala
George Mason
John McCormack
Byrd
Greene County
Reception Held For Mr and Mrs O L Anderson at Hotel de Lathrop
A reception in Dawes Dawes Alabama honored Mr and Mrs O L Anderson on April 28 from 8 to 12. Guests from Mobile Theodore Union and Cages joined locals in celebrating the newlyweds with dancing and good wishes into the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Ala
O. L. Anderson
Hotel de Lathrop
Mobile
Theodore
Union
Alba Hunting & Fishing Club Banquet Plans Improvements
Twenty five members met at the Windsor Hotel for the Alba Hunting & Fishing Club annual banquet to discuss rehabilitation plans and new member recruitment while the building and grounds will be improved under host Albert E. Reynolds. Immigration Inspector Henry C. Brownlow reports farm work placements in Morgan County Alabama for a single man and Lauderdale County Mississippi for a married man, with a skilled mattress finisher wanted in Hinds County Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alba Hunting & Fishing Club
Windsor Hotel
Albert E. Reynolds
Henry C. Brownlow
Bureau of Labor
Morgan County
Alabama
Lauderdale County
Mississippi
Hinds County
Brownlow
Federal Building
Diamond From the Sky at Empire Theater Featuring Lottie Pickford
The Empire Theatre screens the first episode of The Diamond From the Sky with Lottie Pickford in the lead and Irving Cummings opposite. Three part introduction promises strong attendance records. Tomorrow showcases Profligate with E. H. Calvert Bryant Washburn Ruth Stonehouse plus A Child of 4 North starring Mayde Gonzales and Margaret Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Lottie Pickford
Mary
Irving Cummings
E. H. Calvert
Bryant Washburn
Ruth
Stonehouse
Essanay
Vitagraph
Mayde Gonzales
Margaret Gibson
Isabel Plans a Ferris Dinner Escape and New Servant
Isabel moves to dismiss Cynthia and entertain David Duval at Mrs Ferris' dinner while John remains unaware. She pursues self improvement with a Broadway makeover to appear younger and more stylish as she prepares for the night. John departs for the club without noticing her planning or changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Terhune van DE Water
Cynthia
John
Isabel
Jess
Adelaide Simmons
Cynt
Ferris
David Duval
Duval
The Clemenceau Case at Crown with Theda Bara
The Crown Theatre features The Clemenceau Case a five reel picturization starring Theda Bara known for A Fool There Was. Also on bill is Love Looth and rash a nystone comedy. Tomorrow headlines The Valley of Hate with Rhea Mitchell and Thomas Chatterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
Theda Bara
Crown Theatre
Miss Bara
The
Crown
Looth
Rash
Kay Bee
Rhea Mitchell
Thomas Chatterton
Billy, Sullivan
Lorraine Huling
Fay Fincher
Social notes from Fulton to Thomasville and Meridian
Mrs B F Adams visited Almeda on Thursday. Miss Belle Hand with Master Billy and Virginia Harrigan were in Thomasville. R Odone returned home from Homes Louisiana. Prien from Jackson visited Wednesday. Viola Free of Jackson guest of Mrs Tom Frischie. George Creary of Mobile in town Thursday. Gelmer Steele and Furr motored to Thomasville Wednesday. Mrs Ab Horton ill this week. Mrs Clark returned home to Pleasant Hill after staying with brother D Pavis. Embroidery Club entertained by Mrs F Kellen Wednesday. Will Wright of Meridian business visitor Wednesday. Young people danced at Woodmen Hall Friday night.
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Futon
Ala
Almeda
Belle Hand
Billy
Virginia Harrigan
Thomasville
R. Odone
Homes
Fulton
Prien
Jackson
Viola Fri Ie
Jacckson
Tom’ Frischie
Will Wright
Meridian
Woodmen Hall
Fishing And Local Happenings In Excel And Monroeville
A large crowd from Excel and several locals joined a midweek fishing trip on the Alabama river. Students from Excel travel to Monroeville for teachers’ exams while Miss Eula Mae Porter returns from Peterman to Excel. Miss Ioie Fuqua visits Monroeville with sister Mrs. G W Rawls. Fans from Excel attend Camden at Monroeville games with Camden winning earlier games and Monroeville taking the last. Margaret and Sweetie Brown return from Dowhing Industrial School at Brewton. P D Rawls and family from Gann visit G W Rawls by car on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EXCEL
Ala
Messia
T. J. Murphy
R. C. Adams
Dr. Mason
Alabama
Monroeville
Eula Mae Porter
Peterman
Ioie Fuqua
G. W. Rawls
Camden
Margaret
Sweetie Brown
Brewton
Dowhing
P. D. Rawls
Gann
G.W. Rawls
Reverend Hulbert to Baptize Converts at Heron Bay
The Rev. Hulbert, after a week as guest of J. C. Rogers, held revival services at Heron Bay and will return May 16 to baptize several converts. A Baptist delegation attended the tenth Sunday school convention at Coden, with members including J. C. Rogers and others. Miss Bertha Reed visits Bayou la Barbe. Upham Gillis traveled to Brewton with his father. Lula Childers visits Mrs. John Reed. Marian Inge visited Tom Lilley who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Ala
Hulbert
J. C. Rogers
Heron Bay
The
Baptist Church
Coden
J. Jones
J. V. .Murphy
Grace
Magmie
Beulah Jones
Edwina
Marguerite
Curtis Delchamps
Bertha Reed
George Stewart
Bayou la Barre
Upham Gillis
Brewton
J. N. Gillis
Lula Childers
Delchamps
John Reed
Marian Inge
Tom Lilley
Foley residents note weekly events and arrivals
James M. Robert Jr. returns from Indiana to Foley as revival meetings continue led by Rev. Spinks. J A Dew arrives to oversee Baldwin county citrus canker eradication with headquarters in Foley. Local events include School Improvement Association hosts, Rebekah Lodge initiates five, and visitors Bert Hemmingway, Sarah Dreitzler, Mrs. Nellie Laughlin, Mrs. Frank Dumphy, F W Munz, and Tibbitts listed among arrivals and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Rebekah Lodge No. 139
Bert Hemmingway
Chicago
Foley
Sarah Dreitzler
Nellie Laughlin
Mobile
Frank Dumphy
Biloxi
John Manning
F. W. Munz
Tibbitts
Reverend Hasty Preaches at Lenox Methodist Church
Lenox Ala Rev Hasty delivered an able sermon at the Lenox Methodist Church on Sunday. Visitors from Evergreen Mr Martin Kitchen and Mr Snead spent Saturday and Sunday. W D Dyess and family visited relatives at Range Sunday. G Butler visited Castleberry baths. Mrs Sam Wilson and Mrs Jack Fowler are ill this week. Roy Nall and family visited Mr Jim Ravlin day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Ala
Hasty
Methodist Church
Martin Kitchens
Snead
Evertgreen
W. D. Dyess
G. Butler
Castleberry Baths
Sam Wilson
Jack Fowler
Roy, Nall
Jim
Pascagoula Wins Both Cups at Gulfport Meet
Pascagoula high school takes both Gulfport Commercial Union cups for literary and athletic events in a gulf coast meet at Gulfport last Saturday. In literary events Pascagoula 19 Gulfport 14 Biloxi 10. in athletic events Pascagoula 66 Gulfport 62 with Biloxi in third. A nearly hundred-strong Pascagoula delegation energised the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascagoula
Gulf Coast
Gulfport
Pascagoula High School
Gulfport Commercial Union
Biloxi
Light Docket for New Chancellor in Jackson
The Jackson county session opened Monday with W. M. Denny Jr presiding as chancellor. He will hold court in Hancock Greene and Harrison counties before the election in early July and the docket is light with business expected to finish by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascagoula
Miss
Jackson
W. M. Denny, Jr
Hancock
Greene
Harrison
Clarke Co Woman Reported Insane to Enter Tuscaloosa Hospital
Mrs. Richard Tarleton of near Allen Alabama is adjudged insane and will be placed in the Susane Hospital at Tuscaloosa. A hospital hearing was repeated by doctors. She is one of seven daughters of Dan and Mrs Paul and mother of three children. The youngest is four months old. The children will be left with their father at home.
Knights of Columbus take auto tour to Pascagoula
A group of Knights of Columbus in Laine Mississippi will tour by car Monday en route to Southern Paper Mills during a two day visit to Pascagoula. The trip includes Horn Island and a ball Tuesday night per the report dated May 11.
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K. of C
Laine
Miss
Suthern Paper Mills
Knights of Columbus
Pascagoula
Horn Island
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