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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
2
The Citro nelle Chautauqua Association board honors Leopold Hammel of Mobile Alabama, former member and associate, with a memorial resolution expressing deep sorrow and condolence to his family and commending them to divine mercy. The resolution notes the community’s loss and Hammel’s respected character.
An old article promotes Vitalitas as a natural tonic, claiming rapid health benefits for urban residents. It cites nerve weariness and digestive issues and advertises demonstrations at Sutton's Drug Store with hopes of broad adoption.
A letter from Citronelle secretary J. B. Lynch to Laz Schwarz praises Mobile style commission government and explains Olean New York plans a five member commission with city manager and nonpartisan voting. It notes recall was removed and cites June 30 for voter decision. Schwarz prepared a supportive reply.
Tributes to Mr. Hammel were given at his funeral with speakers including Government Street Presbyterian Sunday School Superintendent R. C. Harris who spoke about the deceased’s character and good works.
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills to keep bowel movement regular and cleanse the body. It cites a testimonial from C E Hatfield of Chicago and claims relief greater than any other medicine, priced at 25 cents at local druggists.
A special stockholders meeting of the Mobile and Ohio railway is called for July 14 in Mobile to authorize up to 50 million dollars in bonds and three million dollars in three year notes secured by a mortgage on all property. Plans for the new mortgage and notes will follow stockholder action. In Mobile the news was announced, with officials refusing comment in Birmingham.
Vitagraph presents The Antique Engagement Ring as the feature at Empire with Dorothy Kelly James Morrison and others in the drama. Edison offers Andy Plays Cupid in continuation form featuring Andy Clark. Eisyanay shows Ashes of Hope a two reel feature led by Francis X. Bushman and an all star cast including Calvert Stonehouse Holmes Dunbar Washburn. Buddy's First Call comedy by Vitagraph also on Tuesday bill.
An article extols Eugenic marriages to improve the nation and claims Lydia J. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health for women with female ailments. It asserts the remedy is made from many roots and herbs and urges sufferers not to lose hope before trying it.
Dr. Moses honors Leopold Hammel as a self made, generous civic leader who rose from German Jewish roots to impact Mobile. The speaker recalls Hammel on his deathbed, praising his work ethic, kindness to workers, support for children, charitable gifts, and devotion to family, faith, and community.
In Louisville Alabama Mrs. Bessie E Bruce describes severe postpartum illness and long bedrest. She credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with stopping pain restoring strength and enabling her to return to work after two bottles. Her husband bought the medicine and she urges other women to start Cardui promptly.
The saloon of Dennis J. Eslava at Manassas and Conception streets was broken into Sunday night. A heavy cash register with a small amount taken, was found in an alley after entry through a forced doorway. Police notified Eslava he was dying and he expired shortly after. Patrick W. Kelly assisted police in the investigation.
Inspector B B Dory of the Highth Light district reports the Fair Point light in Pensacola Bay Florida, which had been extinguished, is re lit on May 11.
The Ladies Aid Society hosts a lawn party for the Baptist Tabernacle at Mrs. A. L. Pierre's home 356 St. Emanuel Street on Thursday May 28 from 5 to 10 o'clock. Proceeds support the church. Indicated crafts, refreshments, and local participation expected.
Congressman-elect George W. Huddleston of Alabama’s Ninth district arrives in Mobile from Birmingham and stays at the Battle House. Captain Charles F. Graham of Coden is recovering from aAppendicitis surgery at Inge Bondurant Sanitorium. Captain Thomas P. Brewer, ex-city treasurer, ill with paralysis again. R G Elbert of Hotel McAlpin publicity in New York City is in Mobile on business staying at Cawthon Hotel.
At Mobile's centennial celebration of Norwegian independence August Nelson voiced a hope for perpetual peace and Norway Sweden friendship. Telegrams to King Haakon and the Norwegian Storting expressed fidelity and the wish for another hundred years of independence.
A telegraph transmission error led to the misnaming of Mrs Euphrasia Anternez in an obituary column, confusing her with Mrs D J Antoni of 255 South Franklin Street. The funeral of Mrs Anternez took place on Sunday.
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting a motion was passed to have Dr. D McCall develop a plan for establishing a tubercular camp and outline funding methods. The committee includes Dr. D T McCall chairman Dr H T Inge Albert Bloch J D Andrews R I Waddle and M D Wahn. The plan is to be reported in ten days with immediate work to follow. President A J Parsons praised the committee’s enthusiasm.
In 1911 Mrs. Robert D. Gossett of Mobile Alabama suffered kidney and rheumatic trouble with back and joint pain. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Braswell's Drug Store she recovered and remained free of symptoms. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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