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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1913
Page
9
Legal notice from Mobile Alabama dated November 1 1913. Attorneys Inge and Kirkpatrick represent the mortgagee in a filing or proceeding. No further details provided in the readable text.
Six big feature reels shown at the town on Tuesday and Wednesday for ten cents. Florence Roberts and Shelby Huliin headline the program with ongoing entertainment.
In Mobile Alabama the Law and Equity Court Equity Side before Judge Safford Berney re set for November 10. Docket shows A J Paterson et al v Wm Q Evans rescheduled with Harry Pake assignee. Lein kauf Banking Company et al hearing of report of re reference and exceptions moved to 10 a m. Monday November 10.
Honorable Thomas H. Smith presides as cases set include Southern Timber & Colonization Company versus John E. Buck et al with de crees pro confesso and guardian ad litem appointment for minor J I Clem mons. Mattie Estes versus Walter Estes de cree pro confesso. Kathleen Boone versus John S Boone motion to amend bill granted. Pred k Wassersleben estate versus Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur reset to November 7. Henry J McCarty et al against Stephen J McCarty trustee submitted on report of reference and exceptions.
In the Alabama Swift vs Mobile Light and P R Co case overruled demurrers to the second and third counts. Mary Hoberts administratrix against Mobile Light and KR Co. costs taxed against the plaintiff. defendant excepts. Simon vs Gordon Smith objections to questions overruled and defendant exults. Tuesday call lists Chas Davy ta A atertoh vs L R Haas va Wm Schultze.
Florence Roberts and Shelby Hall appear in a six page Keele feature on the historical Big page, highlighting their roles and impact. The article outlines their contributions and prominence within the Keele community and related events.
Special to The Item. Will Brown an escaped convict who surrendered at Speigner's is suspected of taking part in the September Bibbville train hold up. Detectives have traced him and reports say Brown sought prison protection instead of facing arrest for the crime.
An advertisement promotes Digest it as a new treatment for stomach disorders including indigestion dyspepsia and flatulency. It claims digestion improves while the stomach rests and urges a 26 cent trial package with a money back guarantee from Van Antwerp druggists.
Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois nears key campaign duty aiding the New Jersey governorship bid of Democratic candidate James C. Fielder. Lewis, a noted Washington speaker, is assigned to stump for Fielder in state campaigns.
Notice to Mobile voters that on or after November 25 an application will seek city approval to renew a franchise for Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company to construct and maintain a railroad track along Beauregard and Magnolia streets. The ordinance sets a $10 annual payment, a 30 year term, and preserves city rights to street improvements and nonexclusive access for adjacent property owners to connect tracks. It outlines rights, conditions, and potential disturbances during construction.
Cotton market figures show sale of 175 bales and receipts of 2380 units today at Mobile. Weekly totals reach 6817 against 8396, with year to date exports to Britain and the Continent listed and stock figures noted. Market grades range from good ordinary to good middling with varied prices per 100 pounds.
Former Cincinnati resident and Emerson Institute teacher Miss Eleonora Hyde died Sunday at 5 30 in a local infirmary after a lingering illness. She was 28 and remains were sent to Cincinnati for interment by Roche Burke Undertaking Co.
Willie Byrd 21 of Prichard Mobile county Ala died at home Sunday morning at 8 30. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Ekbert Byrd of Prichard one sister and other relatives. Cause not stated, illness prolonged but death not unexpected.
The funeral for Lloyd D. Batre, Mobilian and prominent businessman, was conducted Sunday afternoon at 8 from his family residence 110 South Franklin. Rev. Matthew Brewster led the service at Christ Episcopal Church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers included J W Goldsby and N R Clarke among others.
Mrs Margaret E McGrade wife of H J McGrade and sister of Right Rev Bishop John W Shaw died Sunday at her home in Montgomery Alabama. She is also survived by her husband a sister Mrs Kate Carney of Mobile a niece Mrs Henry Conrad of Mobile and other relatives. Remains were brought to Mobile Monday for interment.
Burial Sunday at 4 o clock for Francis Kiernan who died from injuries after being struck by a street car. Service from 26 Herndon Avenue with Rev. Father Lauzon officiating. Delegation from Withers and Buchanan and Semmes Camp of Confederate Veterans attended. Pallbearers named are James Cash W G James Henry O Brown Thomas J Savage John F Powers John Renth all Confederate Veterans.
The mortal remains of James Smyth were laid to rest Sunday in the Catholic Cemetery. The burial service began at 2:30 PM from the family home at 155 North Joachim Street and continued at 8 PM from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Father Gerow officiating.
A cryptic line warns against offering fruit to a distressed companion when they need practical help like a soup bone, framing the misstep as a social or moral lapse rather than a literal food swap. The phrasing hints at a larger metaphor or regional proverb within a historical context.
The notice notes that few women become queens and even fewer believe they belong on the throne. It discusses perceptions of duty and the burdens of royal roles, hinting at personal doubts among those elevated to queenship.
Washington reports army ordnance plans completed to arm 500000 men in wartime. Brigadier General W Croasier leads the bureau with Lt Col J T as officers detailing mobilization, depots, and telegraph coordination to deploy forces nationwide.
Three hours were consumed today by the Excise Commission in Mobile as they heard charges against L. & N. Roseng and spouse presented by M. E. B. Goodwin. They face allegations of selling liquor to a man of known temperate habits and selling liquor to minors. A report is expected Wednesday.
The fragment hints at insomnia or restlessness with internal prompts about actions and failures. It mentions being kept awake by thoughts and perhaps reminders to do tasks, poking at the sleeper in a metaphorical way. The text is unclear but centers on wakefulness and unfinished duties.
The phrase describes a personal moment of confidence during a demanding event. It emphasizes feeling secure in one’s role and belief that no one can replace them in that performance. The focus is on inner assurance rather than external assessment or outcome.
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