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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1913

Page

10

Will Bore for Oil in Mobile County

The Tri-State Oil Company filed incorporation papers in the probate court Tuesday afternoon with a capital stock of 100000 dollars. When 75 percent of the stock is subscribed the company will begin business. Incorporators include Parker J. Glass and W. A. Reed among others, with leases on lands near the Bascombe tract and Kaver place for upcoming borings.

Tri-State Oil Company Mobile Parker J. Glass W. A. Reed C. L. Reed William C. Daly Louis Lerio D. Hill John P. Cooper Jacksonville Texas T. C. Morgan Longview E. D. McMillan Groverton Minden Oil and Gas Company W. A. Tompkins George W. Reese New Orleans Bascombe Tract Kaver Place Oakdale

If one could sue a summer resort for breach of promise

A fragment notes a quip about suing a summer resort for breach of promise and a humorous aside about covers being behind Kalkdooks. The snippet implies a playful or satirical line rather than a reported event with identifiable people or organizations.

Court action updates from the Chancery Court

In the case list Chancellor Smith presides Tuesday matters include Lucy T. Gerard versus Southern Timber and Colonization Company with testimony order published, Charles A. Edlund versus May Edlund, Spurgeon A. Richards versus Cornelia J. Richards with decree amended custody motion, Herbert Parr petition for leave to marry again, and James K. Glennon versus Madison Tillman et al with notice of motion to amend bill.

Chancery Court Smith Lucy T. Gerard Southern Timber and Colonization Company Charles A. Edlund May Edlund Spurgeon A. Richards Cornelia J. Richards Herbert Parr James K. Glennon Madison Tillman

Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlain Liniment

Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism and suggests massaging the affected parts with each application. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

St Joseph's Institute to Close with May 28 Exercises

Closing exercises scheduled at St Josephs Hall Spring Hill Avenue and Jefferson Street Wednesday May 28 at 7 30 oclock. Graduating class of 1912 includes Miss Bessie Cronin Miss Mary Rodiger and Miss Rosalie Green. Music graduates are Miss Bessie Cronin and Miss Kathryn Monahan.

St. Joseph's Institute St. Joseph's Hall Spring Hill Avenue Jefferson Street Bessie Cronin Mary Rodiger Rosalie Green Kathryn Monahan

Mystery man Morrison tied to multiple alleged frauds and deaths

Chicago coroner to probe Homer Edward Morrison case amid claims from two women who lost large sums including insurance payouts. Investigators note Morrison posed as a real estate dealer and lived with a wife while another woman reports a Hillsdale marriage and sizable losses.

Chicago Homer Edward Morrison Johann Hoch Morrison Darwin B. Pound Pearl Devitt Louise Beck Hillsdale Mich Winchester Avenue Chicago Avenue

Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Improve Appetite

A brief sales note stating that poor appetite signals impaired digestion and that Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets strengthen digestion and improve appetite. Claims thousands benefited. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

City Briefs: Mobile and Bay Shore Yard to Be Rebuilt

The old waiting room at Crichton Alabama will be torn down and a larger, more comfortable structure built for passengers. The telegraph office moved from Tacon to Crichton. Harvey E. Jones, Mobile agent for the Mobile and Ohio Railway, returned from Chattanooga where he joined a Mobile veterans delegation for the United Confederate Veterans reunion and noted Chattanooga's elaborate decorations.

Mobile and Bay Shore Railroad Chrichton Ala Tacon Crichton Harvey E. Jones Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Mobile Chattanooga United Confederate Veterans

Chamber of Commerce committee meeting scheduled Tuesday night

The farm lands committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League will meet Tuesday at 7:30 PM to discuss matters of interest. George Fearn Jr. chairs the committee. The regular weekly Chamber of Commerce directors meeting follows Thursday night at 8 o'clock.

Chamber of Commerce and Business League George Fearn, Jr Chamber of Commerce

Through Sleeper to Asheville Lets Summer Travel Begin

City Passenger Agent Porter King of the Southern Railway announces a through sleeper to Asheville will start May 31 to aid summer travel. King has received illustrated booklets about resorts along the Southern for free distribution. A fire at 204 Washington Avenue damaged a frame dwelling owned by A Moog and occupied by T Taylor. causing sparks triggered the blaze, with Hose Companies 7 and 11 responding.

City Porter King Southern Railway Asheville King Southern Washington Avenue A. Moog T. Taylor

Moose Lodge Plans Purchase For New Home In Mobile

The house committee of Mobile lodge No. 82 Loyal Order of Moose has completed plans to buy the property on the south side of government street two west of Conception for lodge use. A report will be presented at the regular Thursday meeting. The lodge will run a moonlight excursion on Wednesday night aboard the steamer Pleasure Bay.

House Committee of Mobile Lodge No Loyal Order of Moose Government Street Conception Pleasure Bay

Emblem Cigar Cutter Charm Company Formed in City

The Emblem Cigar Cutter Charm Company is incorporated with capital stock of 2000 dollars and will begin business. It will manufacture a watch charm patented by Marvin Q. Discher of the First National Bank. Officers include Julius Goldstein Shannant M O Discher vice president Henry Hall J T Schley J W Phillips L Hammel J H Webb and T J Burns.

Emblem Cigar Cutter Charm Company Marvin Q. Discher First National Bank Julius Goldstein Shannant M. O. Discher Henry Hall J. T. Schley J. W. Phillips L. Hammel J. H. Webb T. J. Burns

Society to Display Private Rifle Collection in City Rooms

Until permanent quarters are secured, the Mobile Rifle Company under Captain Ma hon offers the Charles A. Moore Society space in company rooms for the valuable collection. Donations will expand the exhibit, and the society expects to secure fine exhibition quarters soon for public benefit.

Mobile Rifle Company Mahon Charles A. Moore Society

Forest Camp Woodmen of the World Plans Large Event

Committees in charge report good progress to Consul Commander Penning Forest and rs henienk a dese. Over seven members and their families are soon to be entertained.

Forest Camp Woodmen Penning Forest Rhanienk

University of Alabama trustees set new admission rules

Informal Monday meetings outline admissions changes for the medical and law departments. Medical students must show at least one year of work before matriculation in Mobile. law students must complete two years of study with at least one year at UA. The two year law course to continue. new dean Farrah and Ward as assistant. Possible third law faculty member discussed. other names include Van De Graef Verner and Thorington. Dormitory plans include converting two professors houses for women. no new dormitory this year, modern women’s dormitory planned next. Board members listed with ex officio and district appointments.

University Ala Board of Trustees University of Alabama Medical Mobile Law Farrah T. Bd. Ward A. S. van de Graef C. B. Verner Tuscaloosa W H. Thorington Montgomery Governo O'Neal H. J. Willingham Thomas M. Stevens M. P. LeGrand Eugene H. Glenn Seale J. H. Johnson Talladega Daniel Pratt Prattville

Doctor links kidney care to female health in ad claim

A family physician explains women seek help for female trouble but improve when kidneys and bladder are treated. He endorses Foley's Kidney Pills as the best and safest remedy for backache, fatigue, aching joints, irregular kidney and bladder function, and nervousness. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.

Foley van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Funeral to be held for Arthur E. B. Stiles

The remains of Arthur E B Stiles a respected hotel and restaurant man will arrive in Mobile from Mineral Wells Texas via New Orleans Wednesday at 12 30 accompanied by Captain Edward D Peppers. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at Captain Peppers home 14 Montauk avenue where the services will be conducted.

Mr. Stiles Arthur EB. Stiles Mobile Mineral Wells Tex New Orleans Captain Edward D. Peppers Captain Peppers Montauk Avenue

Funeral announced for Mrs Betty Hanaw

Mrs. Betty Hanaw wife of Henry Hanaw a partner in Hanaw and Pillans dies after long illness at 261 Monroe Street born Mobile May 14 1866 lived here all her life She is survived by two children Milton and Lena six sisters and four brothers Funeral set for Tuesday at 4 30 PM from the residence with burial in the Hebrew Cemetery.

Betty Hanaw Bettie Hanaw Henry Hanaw Hanaw & Pillans Hannah Solomon Metzger Monroe Street Hanaw Mobile Milton Lena Hanaw Simon, Monroe Albert W Lee Metzger Carrie Mayer Atlanta Harry Feibleman Demopolis Ala E. A. Pincus H. Pake M. J. Hanaw Simon Metzger Incorneas

Chesterton Libel Trial Draws London Elite

The central criminal court opened the trial for alleged criminal libel by Cecil Chesterton brother of G K Chesterton editor of the Eye Witness. He accuses Godfrey Isaacs Marconi Company managing director of corruption over the British wireless contract. The Marconi affair dominates this major political matter.

Associated Press London Central Criminal Court Cecil Chesterton G. K. Chesterton Eye Witness Godfrey Isaacs Marconi Company Marconi

Davis Bros. Trader Heads to U C V Reunion

Luther M. Davis of Davis Bros. Grocery Co. left Monday to visit Mr. L Willson in Anniston Alabama. They will attend the U. C. V. reunion in Chattanooga. J K Ridgely of Louisville and Nashville Railroad visited Mobile then returned home. T M Mulvey trainmaster Mobile and Ohio is in the city on pleasure and business.

Luther M. Davis Davis Bros. Grocery Co Mr. L. ©. Willson Anniston Ala Mr. Willson Chattanooga J. K. Ridgely Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company New Orleans Mobile T. M. Mulvey Ohio Meridian Misst

Prominent Visitors and Local Residents in Mobile

J H Lacy Pennsylvania traveller visits Mobile. R V Taylor Mobile and Ohio VP heads to Washington for Southern Railway conference. Ada Mills and Gladys Busby Buckatunna Miss visit Cawthon Hotel. T L Jennings of Birmingham on business in Mobile. James A Grenade wife and child and J P Evans Chatom Ala visit. W F Shinnock and two nephews Shreveport La register at Battle House. J R Norris and wife Gainestown Ala visit. Lee Kroutter Home Telephone employee injured in road collision, home at 206 Charleston St. Nina Gluckstein Geneva County High School faculty returns from Hartford Ala to spend weeks before university conference.

Ada Mills Gladys Busby Buckatunna City Cawthon Hotel W. F. Shinnock Shreveport, la Mobile Battle House Lee Kroutter The Home Telephone Company Charleston Street Southern Infirmary Nina Gluckstein Geneva County High School Hartford Ala University of Alabama

Desperate Jamaican Sailor Captured After Standoff at Joachim Street

Leon Kino, a Jamaican seaman, terrorized a neighborhood near Joachim and Poe streets, threatening residents with a razor. He was captured at gunpoint by Jailer John T. Brown and deputies, then driven to the Atmore convict camp in Alabama to serve eight months and ten days. Kino later expressed repentance after the arrest.

Leon Kino Joachim and Poe John T. Brown Atmore Ala Brown England Kino

Tucker to Speak at Anniston Noble Institute Commencement

The Very Rev. Gardiner C. Tucker travels to Anniston tonight to deliver the commencement address to Noble Institute graduates. He will also occupy the pulpit this Sunday.

Gardiner C. Tucker Anniston The Noble Institute

Hot Springs Liver Buttons touted as constipation cure

An Arkansas advertisement claims Hot Springs Liver Buttons cure constipation by regulating liver and bowels. It notes physicians prescribe them, urges taking one at night to avoid calomel, and offers a 25 cent price with a free sample request address in Hot Springs Arkansas.

Hot Springs Arkansas Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wen Hay Bell United States Swift Burbank Crisco Daily News Peck Rogers Peet ST. Emanuel and Dauphin Sts Mobile County Company Incorporated Bascombe ST. Joseph’s Instiute Fletcher Chas. H. Fletcher Lidner Homer Ed. Morrison Windy City State Institution F. M. Hoyt Shoe Co Manchester, New Hampshire Beacon Shoe Store Dauphin Street the Shoe Mendery Harry Government Chesterton London Central Criminal Court J. H. Lacy Pennsylvania System Nashville, Tenn R. V. Taylor Mobile and Ohio Washington, D. C T. L. Jennings Birmingham James A. Grenade J. P. Evans Chatom Mobie J. R. Norris Gainestown, Ala Drs.t T. J. Granade Daup ‘St. Bell Sabie Carter Carters Tuttle Jos. Patit ST. Michael Street DeBriere Debriere’s South Royal SF Discovery World Earth Mason Kreptor A. F. Rockwell
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