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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

3

Delegation to Centennial Heads to Tuscaloosa Sunday

Fourteen delegates travel to the centennial celebration in Tuscaloosa led by Mayor Pat J Lyons and Chamber of Commerce President E M Bailey. The group includes Iberville Historical Society reps and registered Chamber members J D Andrews W L Woodruff P W Maer H A Fiebleman Matt Mahomer Jr C J Gray A J Parsons W E P Wilson Mrs M E Henry Ruffin Rabbi A G Moses F W Evans Louis Donald.

Tuscaloosa Pat J. Lyons E. M. Bailey Chamber of Commerce Warrior River City Iberville Fat J. Lyons M. Bailey J. D. Andrews W. L. Woodruff P. W. Maer H. A. Fiebleman Matt Mahomer, Jr C. J. Gray A. J. Parsons The Iberville Historical Society W. E. P. Wilson E. Henry Ruffin A. G. Moses F. W. Evans Louis Donald

Mobile Hosts Tuscaloosa Centennial Address Delegation

Mayor Pat J Lyons selects Matt Mahorner to deliver the welcome on Mobile’s centennial visit to Tuscaloosa. Lyons and President Bailey will speak informally on interest in the upper Warrior development and Mobile Tuscaloosa trade ties expected to grow. Delegation departs Mobile on date pending.

Matt Mahorner Pat J. Lyons Mobile Tuscaloosa Lyons Bailey

Visitors, Picnics, and Health Leaders in Mobile Area

The Tourists Welcome Club lists Rev J W Brown and wife from Marvel North Carolina and Faith Fredenhagen of Kansas City Kansas camping near Mobile. George H Brown of Winnipeg is here for health, and W H Thomas a Greenville civil engineer visits. The Apollo boat ferries Government Street Church Bible Class to Magnolia Beach for its annual picnic. Dr Charles A Mohr mobile health officer returned from Wetumpka after aiding in health league formation. J M Henderson A and K Trust president from Hot Springs arrives in Mobile and heads to Gulfport.

Tourists Welcome Club J. W. Brown Manwell N. C Faith Fredenhagen Kansas City Kan Dog River Mobile George H. Brown Winnipeg Mann W. H. Thomas Greenville D. C Chicago Marvel, N. C Faith Fredenhager Apollo Magnolia Beach Government Street Presbyterian Church Charles A. Mohr Wetumpka Citizens’ League J. M. Henderson A. and K. Trust Co Hot Springs Ark Gulfport

Delegates Prepare for Three Day Meeting in Tuscaloosa

A special Fullman Sunday night arrival precedes a Monday in Tuscaloosa for a big pageant and mass meal with Secretary William C. Redfield as principal speaker. Mr Mahomer will address the gathering and many delegates plan to return Tuesday morning with some staying the full three days.

Tuscaloosa Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield Mr. Mahomer

Commencement Exercises Set for Medical College in Mobile

Out of town guests arrive for the University of Alabama School of Medicine ceremony in Mobile on June 7. Dean T H Frazer returns from Tuscaloosa after talks with President Denny on school closing. Senator Frank S White will be the principal orator delivering the address at the Battle House auditorium. Col R W Taylor will present the Bush prize during the ceremonies.

Mobile School of Medicine University of Alabama T. H. Frazer Tuscaloosa George H. Denny Frank S. White United States Battle House Col R. W. Taylor

J. B. Calhoun Former Mobilian Dies in Atlanta

Death reported in Mobile informs of J. B. Calhoun a former Mobile resident who died in Atlanta Georgia. The body will be brought to Mobile for burial. He ran a wholesale coffee tea and spice business in Atlanta and is survived by his wife Miss Fannie Barham of Mobile one daughter three sons and other relatives. Edward Barham brother in law traveled through Mobile to meet the body and bring it home.

Mobile Atlanta J. B. Calhoun

Child Constantina Vacalis Dies After Brief Illness

Constantina E Vacalis a 3 month old child of Evangelor and Calliopp Vacalis died Saturday morning at 1 15 oclock at the family home southeast corner of Eslava and Hamilton streets after a short illness.

Constantina E. Vacalis Evangelor and Calliopp Vacalis Eslava and Hamilton Streets

Mrs Virginia A Conning Dies at 85 in Mobile Home

Mrs Virginia A Conning aged 85 native of Eutaw Greene county Alabama widow of James Conning resident of Mobile died late Friday night at her home 667 Davis avenue after long illness.She is survived by three sons John G Co B and F B Canning one daughter Mrs Maria Thomas of Palatka Florida and other relatives. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon.

Virginia A. Conning Eutaw Greene County Ala James Conning Mobile Davis Avenue

Mrs Thompson Dies in Baldwin County

News from Mobile reports the death of Mrs Annie Copeland Thompson at her Bay Minette home after a brief illness. She is survived by son Benjamin F Krebs, daughters Mrs Morgan Mixon and Mrs John E Carter, a brother Samuel D Copeland and five grandchildren. Funeral and burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile. Frances Nell Shirley Chamblin and Robert J Chamblin Jr. died in Dallas and were interred at Magnolia Cemetery after services at Miss Katie Everly home.

Annie Thompson Mobile Annie Copeland Thompson Bay Minette Baldwin County Ala Magnolia Cemetery Morgan Mixon Frances Nell Shirley Chamblin Robert J. Chamblin, Jr Dallas Tex Katie Everly Bayou and Delaware Streets Father Cassidy St. Vincent's Catholic Church

Funeral held for N Weeks Dolive at family home

The funeral for N Weeks Dolive occurred Friday at sister Mrs. George D Walker's home 804 Dauphin Street. Rev C C McGehee of St Francis Street Methodist Church led the services. Burial was at Magnolia Cemetery with the grave hidden by flowers. pallbearers were James A Carney D Olive Durant Pelham Durant Clarke D Olive Flower D Olive and George D Walker.

N. Weeks Dolive George D. Walker Dauphin Street C. C. McGehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church Magnolia Cemetery Messrs James A. Carney D'Olive Durant Pelham Durant Clarke D'Olive, Flower D'Olive

Morse Woman Died After Long Illness In Georgia

Augusta Evelyn Morse of Lagrange Georgia died Saturday morning after a long illness at 9 40. She was a member of the Baptist Tabernacle Church. Survived by husband William E Morse Sr mother Mrs Sarah Haynes of Sharnot Alabama and other relatives. Burial Sunday at 3 20 in Magnolia Cemetery.

A. E. Morse Augusta Evelyn Morse Lagrange

Convent of Mercy Academy Holds Closing Exercises

The Convent of Mercy Academy concludes next Tuesday at the Lyric Theatre with a formal closing program. Miss Armantine McGraw receives graduation honors as pupils perform an operetta a tableau and a Dream of Ancient Hellas sketch. Rev William Salentin will deliver the principal address.

Convent of Mercy Academy Lyric Theatre Armantine McGraw Ancient Hellas William Salentin

Forethought saves big expenses with Chamberlain remedy

E. W. Archer of Caldwell Ohio praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy calling it a must have for family use and travel. He notes their family has always kept it on hand during years of cooking and visiting extended trips.

E. W. Archer Caldwell Ohio Chamberlain

Legal battle looms over Pensacola beer seizure

Police seized 802 cases of beer and nine cases of whiskey valued over 4000 dollars from a Pensacola warehouse tied to the steamer Tarpon. The case, led by Chief Van Liew, claims shipments were destined for blind tiger operators and fictitious consignments. The liquor will be held until next Saturday for claimants or destruction.

Pensacola, St. Andrews and Gulf Steamship Company David Edington Mobile W. M. Eanes Express Company Consignor Commerce Street St. Michael and St. Francis G. M. van Liew E. T. Rondeau Lacey Murphy van Liew Pensacola

Seizures Between Half Pint And 140 Cases Valued At 5000

Condemnation proceedings in inferior criminal court led to orders to destroy seventy five seizures of liquor. Hearings included statements by the sheriff and deputies. Destruction scheduled for early next week.

Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court

Funeral of Mrs Virginia A Conning

Died Saturday morning May 27 1916 at 12 50 o clock Virginia A wife of the late James Conning aged 85 years Friends of the family requested to attend from her late home 67 Davis avenue tomorrow Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock Interment in Magnolia Cemetery

Conning Virginia A James Conning Davis Avenue Magnolia Cemetery

Weekday cinema listings across Columbia Crown Empire and more

The page lists film showings including Lena Rivers with Jewell Kelley Stock Company at Columbia Crown. Bullets and Brown Eyes at Crown. The Village Vampire at Triangle Kay-Bee with Bessie Barris. Hulda the Silent featuring Lois Wilson at Crescent. The Go Between with William Garwood and A Perfect Match with Gale Henry. The Hunted Woman at Empire with S Rankin Drew and Virginia Pearson. The Skating Rink three reel Biograph at Royal plus cartoons and animal reels.

Columbia Lena Rivers Jewell Kelley Stock Company Crown Bessie Barrisecale Triangle Keystone Fred Mace Anna Luther Crescent Hulda the Silent Lois Wilson Alabama William Garwood Gale Henry William Franey Empire Vitagraph S. Rankin Drew Virginia Pearson Wallace A. Garrison Bill Bostock Reel Life

Law and Equity Court docket and actions listed

In Friday business Bank of Mobile vs Stonewall Ice Co. ended in default with damages assessed at 1698.48. J. C. O wy nn vs James A Lewis and Magazine Hardweed Sawmill Co. vs J B Barrett Lumber Co. are set for Saturday. Also Henry Coleman vs W K Whitehurst and A P Bush vs J F Russell listed for Saturday motion docket.

Circuit Court Samuel B. Browne Henry Coleman W. K. Whitehurst A. P. Bush J. F. Russell Law and Equity Court Law Ride Safford Berney Bank of Mobile Stonewall Ice Co B. J. Williams Richard Morris Grasselli Chemical Co City Ice Co J. C. O'wynn Jas. A. Lewis Hardweed Sawmill Co Barret Lumber Co

Dr Waite Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree

New York May 27 Dr Waite was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his father in law John E K Peck Grand Rapids millionaire. The jury deliberated about one hour and twenty five minutes before returning the verdict Waite was remanded to the Tombs to await sentence on June 1.

New York Waite

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