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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1915
Page
4
Mrs. Mattie C Seabury sued Dr. William T Henderson for $10000 claiming injury from an operation and gauze left in her body. After a day and night, the jury verdict was 1 cent for the plaintiff reported Saturday afternoon in circuit court.
Chancery Court calendar lists sessions from May 17 to May 21 with cases including Nettie Bruce vs Benjamin Bruce Leroy Hatter guardian vs Lyles Hatter Cheeks vs James Cheeks Fountain vs Elfora Fountain Martha Byrd vs Harrison Henderson et al Charles Alexander vs Rose Alexander Ronald L May vs Emma May Joseph H Lyons vs J B Webser et al Benjamin F Jackson vs Virginia Jackson Zenobia Williams vs Harry Williams Hubbard vs David Talcott et al Horton vs T O Young et al Hauser vs Foley Co Williams et al Estate matters and related proceedings. Equity Side Judge Safford Berney notes Call for Monday Lovie McKinstry vs Marie B Patterson.
In Browne court on Saturday the docket included motion to amend in J W Schiebfe Co v Stonewall Inc Co, final judgments against garnishee in Ida Cohen v L W Kyies and a $118.49 plus costs ruling against Big Zion A M E Church. Other items: M P Levy v J C Brincat et al which waived defendant appearance, and a bankruptcy stay involving J C Brincat. Calls for next week list cases for May 17 to 18 with several verdicts and motions docket.
A resident, S C David G Pate, reports seven years of pellagra left him cured after forty days on a remedy. He describes symptoms including a red sunburnt hand skin peeling and sore mouth and throat. He urges reading Baughn’s free Pellagra book and seeking the remedy promptly.
General Villa reports a follow up victory south of Leon driving Obregon’s left flank back five miles to reform lines. He says Obregon’s losses are heavy and his artillery captured or disabled as his army grows hopelessly entangled. The message accompanies a recent photo of Villa.
A Mobile Game and Fish Protective Association meeting adopted amendments to the Alabama Criminal Code sections 6958 6963 6960 and 6971 and to the 1911 act amending section 6964. The proposed act tightens hunting seasons limits penalties illegal devices depredation protections and defines punishments for violations with fines from five to fifty dollars and misdemeanor status.
Dr. Bryant of Fort Morgan quarantine officers brought his wife to the city Saturday after an acute appendicitis attack. She was taken to Providence infirmary for an operation expected this week.
Manager W. W. Clarke of the Cuban Molasses Company calmed a rumor of a hole in a 2,000,000 gallon molasses tank after a spill on the wharf. He then gave visitors a tour aboard the Northwestern to show handling requirements, smoking rules, and crew quarters aboard the tank steamer.
Week of transfers reports multiple suburban deals led by Agnes H Toulmin sale of 66 acres on east St Stephens road to Lyman D Toulmin. Other deeds include Irvington Land Company transfers on township 7 south range 2 west and various city lots in Citronelle and Dauphin Island properties.
A detailed listing of ships and dockyards with destinations and port locations. Names include Ollinger-Bruce Dry Docks Pensacola Fla and United Kingdom docks at Turner-Terminal and N. O., M. & C. Docks. Also notes schooners and river pirates along Excursion Trade routes.
The article lists multiple vessels bound for Cuban ports and the lower bay including the Karen, Viator, North western, Sun, Bluefields, and Tarpen with varied cargoes and routes. It notes search for the Donna Christina crew, sightings near Cape San Blas, and port movements of Lampasas and James A. Carney. Local captains Eldridge and Ryan tied to Galveston and Mobile operations, plus dock repairs and obstructions reported near sea lanes with navigational notes from May 7–10.
The Alice Murphy derelict schooner, dismasted with the main mast broken roughly 20 feet above the deck, shows extensive fire damage to bulwarks and deck houses as reported by the City of Memphis.
The Cathedral Boys School under the Sisters of St Joseph at Dauphin and Franklin closes for summer vacation on June 4 with exhibition and exercises at McGill Institute. Attendance was larger than last year and several students will be promoted to McGill Institute.
The probate court weekly lists marriage licenses issued including Ellis Nicholas to Lillie Broadus and more. Births show Henry A Bodden Edward J Goldman Walter Hawsey and others with multiple children. deaths include James Lott Walter Lewis Zephina Hilliard and several others.
A long list of sailing vessels and steamships with their origins and destinations printed as a detailed inventory. Entries include vessels like Nubian, Pranenssk Liver pool, and Dictator detailing their routes to Van Heynigen Brokerage, Mobile Liners, or United Fruit Co along with ports such as Liverpool, Copenhagen, Havana, and Progreso.
The summer bay trade opens Sunday as the bay steamer Beaver James A. Carney and Apollo, touching Daphne Fairhope Magnolia and Battles Wharf, depart early morning and return the same afternoon.
The Mobile city building engineer reports permits issued for two buildings and a warehouse last week ending May 14. Mary Lightfoot seeks a six room cottage at Old Bhell road and Fern Way for 2000 dollars. Coney Brown plans a two room frame addition at Live Oak and St Medar for 2000 dollars. M Marshall builds a warehouse at State and Commerce for 2500 dollars. Dave Patton proposes a two room and peace building at northeast Lyons and Gaston streets.
A planned ice cream social hosted by Mrs Cathie Woodard for her niece Miss Annie Jordan of Cunningham was postponed due to bad weather. Guests included Mrs J E Summers with Mrs Francis Warren and Mrs J W Murphy. A Grove Hill baseball team en route to Jackson was delayed when Mr Slayton’s car broke down, prompting Mon demons to bring two Fords. The rain lifted spirits and renewed interest in work.
Sipel manager of the Tourist attractions announces filming at Monroe Park this afternoon. J Howard Wilson president Mobile Light and Railroad says the public can see themselves on screen. People wishing to appear should reach the park by about 4 o'clock this afternoon.
A summary of local happenings includes Wallace conducting regular church services at the Presbyterian church both Sunday sessions. Mrs. Rachaels of Mobile visits Mr. Winston Ford. A youth picnic at Cane Creek bridge was chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. W. Hi Slaughter. J. Paul Hicks, Messia, and R. C. Jeffrey attended Camden court last week. William R. King, previously a rural carrier on Route No, has been promoted to Route No. 1, with Dr. R. GC appointed carrier for Route No. 2 starting May 1. Ed Kennedy of Chance visited on business. Mr. Kenerly of Monronville called Sunday at Mrs. Dozier's. Inspectors Covington and the tick specialists visited Friday for quarantine matters.
Winn Ala residents share visits with relatives including Dan Friddle and sister Mary Wilson traveling through town. Several locals and visitors stop by homes and conduct business over the week with plans for an entertainment at Frank Horton’s Friday night.
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