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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

2

Bride and Groom Thank Mobile Boosters in Letohatchie

A wedding note from Annie Lee Rogers Seale dated May 24 1913 thanks Mayor Laz Schwarz and the Mobile Boosters for a wedding sandwich plate given on April 9 during a Letohatchie ceremony as the Louisville and Nashville line builder Captain Lee Rogers of Letohatchie is noted for Mobile relations.

Letohatchie Mobile Montgomery Laz Schwarz Lee Rogers Louisville and Nashville Railroad Mayor Schwarz

Frohsinn Concert Planned at German Relief Hall

Invitations issued for the Mobile Frohsinn concert to be held Wednesday night at 8 30 with solos by Mobile singers and mixed chorus plus Frohsinn male chorus numbers. A special rehearsal is set for Tuesday at 7 30.

Mobile Frohsinn Frohsinn

Doctor P J M Acker Appointed Surgeon at Mobile Light and Railroad

President J Howard Wilson of Mobile Light and Railroad Company announces the appointment of Dr P J M Acker as surgeon to succeed the late Dr W G Ward. The appointment takes effect immediately with Dr Acker acting since Dr Ward's death and based at an office opposite the mail office on Government Street.

J. Howard Wilson Mobile Light and Railroad Company P.J. M. Acker W. G. Ward Dr. Acker Ward Mmail Government Street

Sims arraigned for false pretenses. appeals filed

L. B. Sims was charged by Harry Hag erman with obtaining goods from Walter Mitchells store by false pretenses. He was arraigned in the inferior criminal court Monday and sentenced to three months hard labor. He gave notice of an appeal.

L. B. Sims Harry Hagerman Walter Mitchell Inferior Criminal Court

Kin Sentenced to Eight Months and Ten Days for Drunkenness

Judge Chamberlain of the inferior criminal court sentenced Leon Kin to eight months and ten days at hard labor for appearing in public while drunk and for using abusive language toward Clyde Edwards.

Notes of the Waterfront

Port congestion and ship movements report a quiet Monday with several vessels in port or due. Mercian from Vera Cruz to load for Liverpool. bananas and pineapples aboard Stavange Ren, Valoiia, Daisy Read, and others. repairs underway on Branda and Hrena. Rumors of General Forse accident denied.

Mercian Harrocks Vera Cruz Mexico Mobile Liners, Inc Liverpool England Leyland Line Stavangeren Puerto Cortez Slipbard Zemurray Steamship Company Twits Nashville Tropics Valoiia Nelson Havana New iLeark Tampa Key West New York Georgia Grey Streat Mararda Spanish River Pinto Dock Vrands Sinecrop Pinto Docks United Fruit Company Vort Limon Colombia Belvernon Guatemala Viator Ulua Munson Steamship Company Bertha Meyer Cuba James Gibboney & Co Louis P. Marcelline The Bay Steamship Company Pleasure Bay James A. Carney United States General Forse Fort Morgan Galveston Mobile Bar

Influence of Women and Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A pamphlet style piece extols women health gains and claims Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as the remedy for ailing nervous or low spirited women. It argues the remedy restores perfect physical health deemed a birthright and urges trial.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Court schedule in Chancery docket with multiple cases

In the courts section Chancellor Smith schedules business on Monday and Tuesday. Rebecca A. Lyon versus Simon A. Cunningham et al is submitted on pleadings and proof. RE B. Kirkbride administrator versus Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur et al is submitted on demurrers. Tuesday lists Lucy T. Gerrard versus Southern Timber Colonization Company and James K. Glennon versus Madison Tillman et al.

Chancery Court Smith Rebecca A. Lyon Simon A. Cunningham RE. B. Kirkbride Supreme Tribe of Lucy T. Gerrard Southern Timber Colonization Company James K. Glennon Madison Tillmam

Supreme Court Upholds Prohibition in Indian Territory

The Supreme Court rules federal law bars bringing liquor from bordering states into Oklahoma Indian counties. In the Bob Wright case the indictment for introducing liquor into Muskogee County was upheld, reversing a lower court.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Oklahoma Bob Wright Muskogee County Okla

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Skin Ailments

J T Sossaman of Cornelius North Carolina reports his severe skin ailment improved after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve in a single box. The remedy is touted as best for all skin diseases burns bruises and boils and is recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

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

Deaths and Funerals Edward F. Hearin Died in Brooksville

Edward F Hearin a 40 year old merchant of Brooksville Mississippi died Sunday morning at the Mobile Infirmary after several weeks illness. He was brought to Mobile for treatment and returned home for burial. Roche and Burke Undertaking Company will handle the funeral. Mrs Hearin accompanied the remains.

Edward IF. Hearin Brooksville Miss Mobile Infirmary Roche and Burke Undertaking Company Mrs. Hearin

Swedish native Edward Eastwell Found Dead in Room

Edward Eastwell aged about 39 years a native of Sweden was found dead in his room at 934 Texas street Sunday morning at an early hour when he was called for his breakfast. The cause of his death was heart disease. The remains have been taken in charge by Beroujon and Sands.

Edward Eastwell Sweden Texas Street Beroujon and Sands

Death of a Child in City Leads to Peach Tree Burial

The infant Julia Mayle, daughter of A. L. and Mrs. Julia A. Slaughter, died in this city Saturday afternoon. Her remains were transported to Lower Peach Tree, Alabama, for interment early Sunday morning.

Julia Mayle A. L Julia A. Slaughter Lower Peach Tree Ala

Funeral of Mrs Jeary E Pollard

The burial service for Mrs Jeary E Pollard was held Sunday afternoon at 3 from the family home at Mertz Station and at 2 30 from Zion Baptist church with Rev Daffin officiating. A large crowd attended and the interment followed in Zion Baptist cemetery. Floral arrangements adorned the grave as pallbearers D T Gimon W H Holcombe Louis Rowell J Lundy and Thomas Farnell stood guard.

Mary E. Pollard Jeary E. Pollard Mertz Station Zion Baptist Church Mr. Daffin Zion Baptist Cemetery Messrs D. T. Gimon W. H. Holcombe Louis Rowell J. Lundy Thomas Farnell

Burial of a Child Albert Imsand Drowns in Well

Funeral services for two month old Albert Imsand, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Imsand, drowned after falling into a well at Toulminville, were held Sunday afternoon. Rev. Father Shea of St. Xavier's Catholic Church conducted the rites at Pine Crest Cemetery where the grave was beded with flowers.

Albert Paul Imsand Fred Imsand Toulminville Father Shea St. Xavier's Catholic Church Pine Crest Cemetery

Death of Emile O Roch on Pensacola pleasure launch

Emile O. Roch dies aboard a Pensacola pleasure launch from acute indigestion. A physician aboard attended him as the boat reached the wharf. He leaves a wife two daughters parents siblings and other relatives. He was a member of the firm M L Rochs and Sons.

Emile O. Roch Mobile Pensacola Fla Roch M. L. Rochs and Sons

Colonel Roosevelt Arrives in Marquette for Libel Suit

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives with a retinue in Marquette to face a libel suit filed by George A. Newett publisher of Ishpeming Iron Ore. The $10,960 case is set to begin at 2 p.m. with jury selection, witnesses including prominent officials and journalists.

Associated Press Marquette Mich Theodore Roosevelt George A. Newett Ishpeming Roosevelt Robert Bacon Truman J.J. Newburry Navy Gifford Pinchot James R. Garfield Regis H. Post Porto Rico Alexander Lambert Jacob A. Riis Dr. Rixey Lawrence Abbot W. Emlen Roosevelt Philip William Loeb, Jr Gilson Gardner L. A. Curtis O. K. Davis Frank Tyree John Callan O'Loughlin James Sloan Sloan Tyree Secret Service

Vaudeville This Week at Lyric Opens Today

Lyric presents a classy vaudeville bill starting matinee at 3 PM with five acts and films. Two nightly shows follow at the same popular prices, courtesy of Mr Wells, for the week of entertainment.

Lyric

Dreamland to Host Mobile-Chattanooga Series Opener

The Playograph will detail the Tennessee game at the Dreamland theatre this afternoon. A large crowd is expected at 3 45 as umpires call play ball. An all star vaudeville bill runs twice nightly this week starting Monday at 7 30 and 9 15 with four feature acts two Edison pictures and two reels. Leon D Brooks selects weekly in New Orleans with affordable prices.

Tennessee City Dreamland Theatre Dreamland Edison Talking Leon D. Brooks New Orleans

City Briefs Fire crews respond to small dwelling fire on State Street

Fire Companies Nos. 1 and 5 fought a light blaze at 510 State Street Sunday caused by a faulty flue. Damage reported very small. Gulf Hunting and Fishing Club dinner set for Dog River Clubhouse Thursday May 29 with transport from Manassas Club at 9 30 a m. Chief Frank W Crenshaw seeks help locating missing C J Smith in Enterprise Mississippi and Mobile area. Chairman Chammah Kahn to lead cotton rate funds canvass Monday 4 pm with Luther Walter for Interstate Commerce Commission action if needed.

State Street Gulf Hunting and Fishing Club Dog River Manassas Club Frank W. Crenshaw Mattie Cox Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange Chammah Kahn Interstate Commerce Commission Luther Walter Chicago

Fatimas Defeat Martins 20 to 13 Highlighted by Fowler Home Run

The Fatimas defeated the Three Martins Saturday evening by 20 to 13. Feature of the game was a two run homer by Fowler of the Fatimas with M Fowler and Davis behind the plate. Feenay and White pitched for the Three Martins as Fatimas tallied four in the third and sixth innings while Three Martins managed six runs.

Fatimas Martins Fowler The R. H. E. Fatimas

Summer courses offered by University of Alabama School of Medicine

Summer courses for undergraduates and medical practitioners begin June 2 and run for six full weeks. Applicants should contact Dean E. D. Bondurant at the School of Medicine, St Anthony and Lawrence Streets, Mobile, Alabama, indicating courses desired.

E. D. Bondurant M. D School of Medicine St. Anthony and Lawrence Sts Mobile Ala

Birthday honors for Adjutant Daly and visiting notables

Adjutant R. E. Daly Sr of Raphael Semmes Camp UCV celebrated his sixty fifth birthday with friends. Dr W S Harvey tobacco expert from Robertsdale is visiting Mobile. R M Steele and wife plus Miss Helen Anderson and Mrs J C Sanford, a party from New York, aboard the Mallory boat. J C Pittman and wife of Calvert are visiting Mobile friends, Dan Ripley and wife of Houston stay at Battle House. F G Blair of Tuscaloosa is in Mobile on business. John H and Ike Kruse depart Mobile for Century to attend a brother’s funeral.

R. E. Daly, Sr Raphael Semmes Camp United Confederate Veterans W.S. Harvey Robertsdale Baldwin County Ala R. M. Steele Helen Anderson J. C. Sandford Bienville Hotel New York Mallory J. C. Pittman Calvert, Ala Dan Ripley Houston Texas Battle House John H. and Ike Kruse Police Mobile Century Fla

Notice of Mortgage Sale for Hieronymus Docks & Lumber Co

Public sale scheduled for June 18 1913 at Mobile County Courthouse to satisfy default on a trust deed dated March 1 1910. Trustee will auction Lot B and additional real estate parcels including docks and channels tied to the Hieronymus properties in Mobile Alabama.

Hieronymus ‘Docks & Lumber Company Mobile County Hieronymus Docks & Lumber Company Court House Commerce Street Bernoudy Bernoudy Tract Mobile River Pillans Daisy Leverich Sarah A. Cox William T. Hieronymus G. A. Hieronymus H. L. Hieronymus N. S Mobile State of Alabama Water Street New Jersey Street Old Water Street Mobile Mavor Sullivan Timber Company J. W. Black George A. Hieronymus Henry L. Hieronymus Hieronymus Bros Hierncymus Docks & Lum

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