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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

11

Wall Street Week Opens With Light Trade And Mixed Results

New York May 28 markets show unimportant variations with leaders mildly lower. General Motors dips slightly from its peak while Mexican negotiations details disappoint. Stocks such as American Can American Smelting Union Pacific United States Steel and others quote with modest shifts amid holiday light trading.

Wall Street Review New York General Motors Amalgamated Copper American Agricultural American Can American Car and Foundry American Cities American Smelting American Sugar Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore & Ohio Canadian Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Chicago, Mil. & St. Paul Erie General Electric Great Northern Ilino United States Steel Virginia-Carolina Chem Western Union Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rock Island Co Seaboard Air Line Southern Pacific

Cotton futures rise on wet weather. closing gains steady

New Orleans cotton futures opened 4 to 7 points higher on Texas rain and a private 73.9 percent government report estimate, then held gains. After 30 minutes prices were about 1 point above yesterday's close, and futures closed with a net advance of 1 to 5 points across the board.

New Orleans Texas Ners Cea

Cotton opening prices rise on bullish cables and weather

In New York on May 28 the cotton market opened firm as May to December futures gained 2 to 12 points on bullish crop reports and unsettled Southwest weather. After initial gains profit taking trimmed levels. futures closed steady with May at 14.35 and January at 12.67.

New York Jay Teece

Turpentine and Rosin Receipts Reported in Savannah

Turpentine firm shows 441-2 3-d4c. sales none. receipts 1 162 casks. Rosin firm reports sales none. receipts 2 559 barrels. Bid quotes listed for various grades from B at 3.50 to M at 4.60 and W G and W W at .66.

Savannah

Liverpool Cotton Spot and Futures Report

Liverpool reports firm cotton with good middling at 8.37d and middling 7.75d. Sales reach 5,000 bales with 500 bales for speculation and export. Receipts total 19,000 bales while futures close steady with May at 7.89 and spread futures listed for May-June to January-February.

Liverpool

Barons D Arrvange Arrive With Jamaica Cargo

The Norwegian steamship Cratheus of the Seeberg Line arrived Thursday from Kingston Jamaica with cargo and 15 passengers. Among them are Baron and Baroness Robert Muller d Aarvange of London who wintered in Kingston and return to London via Mobile.

Cratheus Seeberg Line Port Kingston Jamaica Baron Baroness Robert Muller d'Aarvange London Eng Mobile

Special stockholders meeting Mobile Brewery of Mobile Alabama

A special meeting of the stockholders is called for June 15 1914 at 11 a m at the brewery office in Mobile Alabama to vote on increasing capital stock from 100000 to 475000 dividing into 3750 shares of 100 each and to amend the charter to change directors from nine to between three and fifteen as provided by by laws. L A Partridge secretary Mobile Ala May 14 1914 May 14 21 28 June 4

Mobile Brewery Mobile Aila Ala L. A. Partridge

Notice of Admin Cum Testamento Annexo for Blalack Estate

Notice by administrator cum testamento annexo in the estate of Richard P. Blalack deceased. Letters of administration cum testamento annexo granted May 13, 1914 by Judge Price Williams of Mobile County Probate Court Alabama. All claimants must present claims within legally required time or be barred. Clarence M. Blalack, Administrator cum testamento annexo. Inge & Kirkpatrick, Attorneys.

Richard P. Blalack Price Williams Mobile County Alabama Clarence M. Blalack Inge & Kirkpatrick

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Relief

A testimonial from Jennie Flemming of New Dover Ohio endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for chronic coughs and throat and lung trouble. The ad urges readers to buy a 50 cent bottle at their druggist with a money back relief guarantee. Bucklen’s Amica Salve for pimples is also advertised.

Dr. King Jennie Flemming New Dover Ohio Bucklen Amica

Negro Held on Burglary Charges in Train Wreck Case

Paul Jones, an escaped convict, is suspected in a train wreck attempt on the Louisville and Nashville line near Theodore. He was arraigned in inferior court on four burglary counts and bound over to city court at $1,000 each. Testimony named four homes burglarized in Theodore, Padgett's Switch, Grand Bay, and Irvington. Railroad detectives pursue the related theft case from Ingram Day Company.

Paul Jones Louisville and Nashville Theodore Lee Moore William Nash Padgett's Switch M. A. Fort Grand Bay E. L. Curtis Irvington Tims Lyman Miss Negro Jones Ingram Day Company

Notice of Bankruptcy for Ignatius Durette in Mobile

United States District Court Southern District of Alabama announces Ignatius Durette of Mobile Alabama bankrupt. Adjudicated March 2 1914 first meeting of creditors June 8 1914 at 2 pm in Mobile office to prove claims appoint trustee examine bankrupt and transact other business. Br T Ervin Referee in Bankruptcy.

Mack’s United States South Central America Mexico Mack's van Antwerp Mobile Ala United States District Court Southern District of Alabama Ignatius Durette Alabama SL. Durelle Br. T. Ervin

Cleveland S Campbell Bankrupt Adjudicated and Meeting Scheduled

In the matter of Cleveland S Campbell bankrupt No 1380 creditors of Cleveland S Campbell of Mobile Alabama in Mobile County and District aforesaid bankrupt. On May 20 1914 he was adjudicated a bankrupt and the first meeting of his estate is set for June 5 1914 at Mobile to transact such business as may come before the meeting R T Ervin.

Law and Equity Court of Mobile Equity Edna Carl Joe Carl Mobile State of Alabama Carl Holzborn Register Cleveland 8 Campbell Alabama R. T. Ervin

Public sale to satisfy mortgage on Dauphin Heights lot

In Mobile County Alabama on June 8 1914 at noon the mortgagee Jas K Glennon will sell at public outcry the lot 7 and west 4 feet of lot 6 block 4 Dauphin Heights with dwelling and improvements under a 1910 note secured by mortgage in Book 64 pages 568 569. The sale is for cash in front of Mobile County Courthouse.

John J. Hyland Vina M. Hyland Mobile County Alabama Spring Hill Shell Road Foote Dauphin Heights Glennon

Cash Grain and Provisions Price Report Chicago May 28

Cash grain quotes for Wheat range No 2 red 95 98 No 2 hard 94 99 3 4 No 2 northern 97 1 24098 1 2 No 2 hard 97 98. Corn No 2 71 No 2 yellow 71 1 2. Hay Timothy seed 3 4 75 4 75 Clover 10 13. Provisions Pork 19 70 Lard 9 62 Ribs 10 62 11 26.

Cash Grain and Chicago

Notice to Non-Residents in Bertha Copeland Case

In the Probate Court of Mobile County Alabama on May 27 1914 Bertha Copeland Cooney sues Palma Scheuermann and others for sale of lands for division A hearing is set for June 27 1914 to determine all matters pertaining to the amended application. Attorney C W Tompkins represents the case with Judge Price Williams presiding.

Valeria C. Hardeman Roswell Georgia Palma Scheuermann Chicago Illinois Marie V. Scheuermann Fred Scheuermann St. Louis Missouri Mobile County Alabama Wis State of Alabama Bertha Copeland Cooney Price Williame C. W. Tompkins

Alleged Bigamist Held on Bond in City Court

William Kidd, described as a negro, was arrested days ago by Patrolmen Kinnamon and Jackson on bigamy charges with Henrietta Kidd as complainant. He was arraigned before Recorder Edington and held to the city court grand jury under a $300 bond, with a Camden, Alabama larceny warrant awaited and an officer expected to identify him.

William Jackson William Kidd Kinnamon and Jackson Henrietta Kidd Edington Mobile Camden Ala Kidd

Gorgas Addresses Sixteen Diplomats and Army Medical Work

General Gorgas praised cleanliness and methods of the army sanitary corps in the Panama Zone citing reduced need for many signed assistants. He recalled establishing twenty five hospitals early on and notes rapid, equal medical access across the isthmus. He honored Dr Knott and Amelia Gorgas and recounted an offer to lead the University of Alabama that he declined to serve as surgeon general.

Army Sanitary Corps Panama Gorgas New York General Gorgas Dr. Knott Alabama Denny Amelia Gayle Gorgas Mobile Gulf City U. of A University of Alabama

Atlantis Towed After Grounding Off Tampico

The Norwegian steamer Atlantis, chartered to Gulf Fruit & Steamship, ran aground north of Tampico in heavy fog May 19. Tug Senator Bailey towed her to a quarantine station. 99 passengers were rescued by the destroyer Cassin. Atlantis sustained little damage and remains under observation for seaport clearance.

Atlantis Gulf Fruit & Steamship Company Tampico Mexico Senator Bailey Steele Towing & Wrecking Company Galveston Herman O. Amundsen Echo Mobile Towing & Wrecking Company Amundson Cassin International News Service Hearst Cratheus Kross Seeberg Steamship Company Kingston Jamaica Harry T. Inge Ericksen United Fruit Company Limon Costa Rica Bt Clarke Lew Hogan Dawn Nimrod al Wilson Gaines John Wilson Port Limon C. R Ulua Hon Harald Fort Morgan

Deaths and Funerals of J J Cotlin and Ann E Tuttle

John J. Cotlin age 77 died at his Mobile residence Thursday at 11 30. Born in England he came to Mobile as a boy and served in the Civil War. He was a longtime printer for Southern papers. Ann E Tuttle funeral from 863 Dauphin Street with services by Rev Kennedy at St Josephs Church and Magnolia Cemetery interment. Pallbearers listed.

J. J. Cotlin John J. Cotlin North Carolina Street England Mobile Mr. Cotlin Ann E. Tuttle Joseph E. Ryan Dauphin Street Ann E, Tuttle Father Kennedy St. Joseph's Church Magnolia Cemetery George Threefoot P. J. Lyons R. F. Nevill A. J. Turner George J. Sullivan W. van Antwerp

Frances H. Jernigan Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Frances H Jernigan aged 28 a Georgia native who came to Mobile two years ago for health died Thursday morning at the family home on Rickardy Street and Fulton Road after a brief illness.

Frances H. Jernigan Georgia Mobile Rickardy Street Fulton Road

Burial of Mrs Minnie E Riel in Fairhope

The funeral of Mrs Minnie E Riel wife of George Riel of Fairhope Alabama was held from the family home on Wednesday at 3 pm. Judge W A Foster conducted the services at the home and grave with the First Christian church choir singing hymns. The interment was in Fairhope cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Ehlers Mr McIntyre Mr Lowell Mr Edwards Mr Bell and Mrs Rockwell.

Minnie E. Riel George Riel Fairhope Ala W. A. Foster Summerdale Henry Ehlers McIntyre Lowell Edwards Bell Rockwell

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mobile Engineer

Mobile reader G G Davis reports relief from backache and general fatigue after taking Doan's Kidney Pills. He credits the product with restoring energy and easing kidney related discomfort following locomotive work. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY supplied the pills.

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