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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

Page

2

Governor Glenn to Speak Sunday for Temperance

Ex Governor R B Glenn of North Carolina will speak in Mobile Sunday under the Anti-Saloon League. He arrives from Alexandria City after visits to Anniston andMobile and will address the First Christian Church at 11 a m on The Greatest Issue of the Age and at 8 p m at a Protestant union meeting at Government Street Presbyterian Church.

R. B. Glenn North Caroline Mobile Anti-Saloon League Brooks Lawrence Glenn Anniston Alexandria City First Christian Church Government Street Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church South

Self Cure Reported For Kidney and Bladder Trouble

A resident of Auburn New York recovered from severe kidney and bladder trouble using Foley's Kidney Pills. A year later he reports the cure permanent with no return of pain or backache. J A Farmer recommends the remedy as effective. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Auburn New York Foley J. A. Farmer van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Blessing of New Bell for St Matthew Is Planned

Next Sunday the St Matthew's parish will bless a sixteen hundred pound bell. The ceremony will begin about 4 p.m. and be conducted by the Rt Rev Edward P Allen D D and city priests era. Parishioners and friends from Mobile are expected to attend.

St. Matthew's Parish St. Matthew’s Parish Edward P. Allen City of Mobile

Lovvorn Haertel Wedding Quiet ceremony at German Lutheran parsonage

Dr Robert C Lovvorn of Jacksonville Fla and Miss Lottie C Haertel formerly of Fruitdale Ala wed Wednesday at the German Lutheran parsonage with Rev Mr Henning officiating. Attendants were R A Seawell G J Winthrop and Ella Haertel. The couple left for Atlanta then to Jacksonville to reside. Mrs Lovvorns blue going away gown complemented her hat.

Robert C. Lovvorn Jacksonville Fla Lottie C. Haertel Fruitdale Ala Henning R. A. Seawell G. J. Winthrop Ella Haertel

Civics ADVICE 4 Dr. Lewis Beker: Home Remedies

Readers send in health questions and receive medical suggestions from Dr. Lewis Beker. Remedies cover catarrh and nasal washes, dandruff cures, blood nourishment tablets, rheumatism relief, cough syrups, digestion aids, obesity, constipation, nervous fatigue, bed wetting, and general tonics with stated ingredients and dosages.

Benefit Performance for Grace Chapel Draws Big Monroe Park Crowd

A large audience attended the Oakdale Dramatic Club production Among the Breakers at Monroe Park Theatre on Wednesday night. The play's comedy delighted patrons and Miss Eunice Yost received an encore after her solo In Twilight Town. The cast included David Murray Larry Divine John Gaillard Cassidy Bruce Hunter J T McCaw Clarence Hunter Peter Paragraph Scud Neely Yost Minnie Daze Bess Starbright Leila Cassidy Biddy Bean and Mother Carrey, with J L Cassidy as general manager and stage director and L Waters directing the music.

Monroe Park Theatre Oakdale Dramatic Club Grace Chapel Unice Yost David Murray Fair Point Light Larry Divine John Gaillard Cassidy Bruce Hunter J. T. McCaw Clarence Hunter P. Neely Peter Paragraph Geo. Matzenger Scud Hunter Neely Yost Minnie Daze Cora Fliis Bess Starbright Eunice Yost Wavor Carrey Leila Cassidy Biddy Bean C. M. Ellis J. L., Cassidy L.,_Waters

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments

J. T. Sossaman publisher of News at Cornelius North Carolina says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Balm reduces inflammation and soothes burns bruises and boils. Only 25 cents. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen J. T. Sossaman News Cornelius, N. C van Antwerp Drug Corp

Shooting at Monroe Park Leaves Teen Injured

Ed Ross, a shooting gallery employee, was arrested on an assault with a pistol charge after Perry Browning a fourteen year old boy was shot in the groin with a 22 caliber revolver at Monroe Park. Browning was taken to City Hospital in serious condition. Ross claimed the shooting was accidental and a continuance was granted to May 17.

Ed Ross Perry Browning Monroe Park Ross Recorder’s Court Browning Easton O'Donnel Ruby Browning

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cited for cough relief in Omaha ad

An Omaha reader from 2217 California Street praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for curing a severe cough and cold in their daughter and claims it helps the family keep house. The testimonial mentions widespread Ohio floods and is attributed to Van Antwerp Drug Corporation via L. Poole.

Omaha Ohio Foley L. Poole California St van Antwerp Drug Corporation

The Broken Vow Two-Reel Drama at Royal Theatre

Advertisement notes a two reel drama titled The Broken Vow showing today at the Royal Theatre with admission priced five cents.

Cines Royal Theatre

Mobile city brief highlights and upcoming events

J M Freeman of Southern Railway stays at the Battle House in Mobile. A marriage license was issued to Hamilton Hall Smith and Ada Lee Morris. A D Cushing promotes White Sulphur Springs as a year round resort. R D Smyers travels to Mobile for data for the Panama Number. The Chamber of Commerce sets badges for American Dairy Drug and Food Association delegates meeting June 16 20. Dr Carl L Alsberg Dr Oscar Dowling Governor O Neal to speak. Hardware Dealers Magazine notes Mobile views from a recent joint convention. Chicago Southern Club membership pass may extend to Mobile Chamber visitors. C E McCall ordered to examine county tax assessor and tax collector books. exam to take a week.

A. D. Cushing White Sulphur Springs Mobile Mr. Cushing White Sulphur Chamber of Commerce and Business League American Dairy, Drug and Food Association Carl L. Alsberg Wiley Oscar Dowling Louisiana O'Neal

Salvation Army fund drive exceeds halfway mark

Five committees of the local Salvation Army corps report $456.75 collected on the first day of a campaign that seeks $1,000. The drive continues through Saturday to finish funding for the new Conti street Salvation Army Home.

Salvation Army Salvation Army Corps Conti Street

St. Matthew's Parish Lawn Party Arrangements

A Tuesday night gathering at St. Matthew's rectory planned a lawn party to be held on the rectory grounds next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Rev Father Dunne led the enthusiastic meeting and the Young Men's Institute pledged support at the Y M B A hall, with Mr Grove and other members volunteering to aid Father Range and parish ladies and gentlemen in making the event a success.

ST. Matthew's St. Matthew’s Rectory Father Dunne Young Men's Institute Y. M. B. A. Hall A.,grove Range Te Saatthew 3

No More Land to Be Sold by School Board

The Mobile School Board votes to halt timber sales and lease 23 000 acres to the Chamber of Commerce for agricultural and stock raising use. The move aims to raise income from lands now yielding about 125 per month and was the board's principal action.

Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Board of School Commissioners W. T. McGowin Chamber of Commerce McGowin W. E. Stallworth S. P. Gaillard M. J. Vickers Mr. Stallworth

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Health

A vintage health ad promoting Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a liver stimulant and malaria fighter. It claims to build up the system, improve appetite and digestion, and restore nervous energy with a low mood or low spirits. Cost 50 cents.

Grove

Tight Skirts and Car Steps Spark City Clash

In Youngstown Ohio on May 15 Associated Press reports a clash between the Woman's Club league and the street car company over trolley car steps and women's skirts. The women petitioned to lower steps within eight inches of the street arguing embarrassment when boarding. The company blamed the issue on tight skirts, not the steps.

Associated Press Youngstown Ohio Woman's Club League of

Homely Beauty Sparks Crowd Curiosity in Detroit Hotel

Mona Morrow recounts a Ponchartrain lobby scene where a plain woman draws admiring glances. She claims cosmetic avoidance, using mercorized wax nightly to renew complexion and saxolite wash to momentarily erase wrinkles. Town Tattler notes the striking impact of natural charm.

Ponchartrain Detroit Mona Morrow

Homes for sale on Ann and Broad Streets in town

Advertising note invites buyers to view multiple properties: an 11-room two story house on Ann Street with a large 110 by 245 foot lot and fruit trees, a 9-room home near the post office suitable for residence or investment, and a two story modern Broad Street house with a large landscaped lot. Call or ring for details.

Ann Sstreet Broad St

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