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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1915

Page

2

Funeral for Nat Strauss Noted by Mobile Groups

Rabbi Alfred Moses and Captain on Schwarz returned to New Orleans for Nat Strauss secretary of the Seventh District B n a i B r i t h funeral. Beth Zur Lodge Mobile sent a floral tribute. Taps were played by a Confederate bugler at Gentilly Cemetery. The family received telegrams from across the United States. Patrol chauffeur Williams shifts to night duty and New moves to day duty per Chief Wan Liew.

Alfred Moses Capt On Schwarz New Orleans Nat Strauss Aml Dist of Independent B'nai B'rith Beth Zur Lodge Moses Touro Mendel Wan Liew Police Department Gordon R. Williams Ernest New

Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Promises Quick Comfort

An old advertisement urges Poslam for inflamed or itching skin including eczema acne and rashes. It notes rapid relief and mentions Poslam Soap for daily use and samples via 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York City, sold by all druggists.

West 25Th St New York City

Wonderful organ installed at Empire Theatre delights Fortian crowds

Fortunate Mobilians on Dauphin street heard the Empire Theatre’s new $7,000 Bartola Grand organ played by James Hurlbutt of Chicago. The masterful performance drew loud applause as its lush tones and Vox Humana impressed a large, enraptured audience, showcasing a rich array of instrumentation and orchestral color.

Dauphin Street Empire Theatre Peri Gates of Paradise Motion Picture Theatre Joseph Bianchi Empire James Hurlbutt Chicago

Druggists Promote Liver Health Over Calomel

Advert says Hay's Liver Health offered as safe substitute for calomel. It claims calomel is poisonous and harsh on bones and digestion, while Hay's Liver Health is gentle, non salivating, and can be given to children. A 50 cent bottle is recommended with emphasis on immediate morning relief.

Hay Eve

Fair Skies and Cool Fronts Sweep Through Town

The piece notes cooler weather with fair skies as a brisk front moves in from the east. It describes gusty wind from the east, frost on pumpkin vines, and locals observing changing weather patterns with humorous asides on fall fashion and street scenes.

Grand Rapids Pastor Loses Libel Suit

Judge Clement Smith in Grand Rapids circuit court granted the Grand Rapids News a verdict in a $20 000 libel suit brought by Rev John Van Longhuyzen of the Christian Reformed Church The case centered on an editorial criticizing the pastor's remarks against President Wilson's policy after the sinking of the Lusitania.

Grand Rapids, Mich Clement Smith Grand Rapids

Largest U S 16 inch gun sent to Sandy Hook for Panama Canal fortifications

A 16 inch gun described as the world’s largest of its class was shipped from Watertown arsenals on specially built cars to the Sandy Hook proving ground. It will be used for Panama Canal fortifications. The article also notes Adam blaming a woman in the case as having many imitators.

Watertown Mass United States Proving Ground Sandy Hook Panama Canal Western Electric Co

Scott's Emulsion Aids Throat and Lung Health

Watch sore throats and swollen glands with cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion. It speeds tissue repair, builds resistance to tubercular germs, and relieves throat troubles while strengthening bronchial and lung health. Physicians approve for preventing throat issues and bronchial disorders. No alcohol or drugs. Scott & Bowne.

Scott & Bowne Bloomfield N.J

Two German Submarines' Careers Brought to End

A German submarine in distress was towed into Terscheiling, a Dutch island, by a Dutch lifeboat after signaling for help. A Dutch torpedo boat escorted the sub to anchorage where it remains under guard.

the Hague Netherlands London Terscheiling North Sea

German super submarine captured near Liverpool

The Daily Post reports the capture of a new 250 foot German submarine, armed with two torpedo tubes and four large calibre guns. It was launched at Stettin a fortnight ago.

Liverpool The Daily Post Germany Stettin

Emil Lesser Drowns Surf Bathing At Long Beach

Information from Long Beach California reports Emil Lesser a former prominent German American citizen of Birmingham drowned while surf bathing his body not recovered. Lesser operated a Los Angeles hotel at his death and was known in Mobile where he visited often. He founded Powderly on the Birmingham and Bessemer Railroad and ran a street car line later acquired by Birmingham Railway Light and Power.

Long Beach Los Angeles Cal Emil Lesser Birmingham Lesser Bis Mobile Powderly Birmingham and Bessemer Colony Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company

Courts Transact Thursday Business Across Equity and Law Dockets

In the Equity Side case Clara Howard vs Emma MacIntyre et al a decree pré confesso was issued. Boston Shoe Shop vs McBroom Shoe Shop moved for certification to the supreme court on appeal and the motion was granted. On the Law Side cases included Oliver Walker vs Floy and Macon dismissed by plaintiff and a $402.62 judgment for F C Turner and Co. against Dauphin Island Trading Co. plus a motion to strike portions of counts in Horace Turner vs Munson Steamship Line. Circuit Court entries note Doe Lyon Co vs Roe and Sarah Crane et al on trial and Friday call for Dauphin Tailoring Co vs W E De Van and Mattie Neice vs W H Harrison.

Law and Equity Court Equity Side Safford Berney Clara Howard Emma MacIntyre Boston Shoe Shop McBroom Shoe Shop Supreme Court Peterson & Son Willis Willis W. M. Chapman J. L. Sheip Circuit Court Samuel B. Browne Doe Lyon Company Roe Sarah Crane Dauphin Tailoring Company W. E. de- van Mattie Neice W. H. Harrison

Deaths Funeral for Infant Daughter of Ozier Family

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Ozier was buried Wednesday at 4 from Mrs. Ozier’s foster home with Rev. H. W. DuBose officiating. Burial followed at Magnolia cemetery amid floral tokens from friends.

L. G. Ozier

Marine wounded in Haiti battle near Le Trou

Private W. L. Dudshek of the marine corps was seriously wounded and five Haitiens were killed in a fight yesterday between a marine patrol and natives near Le Trou, Haiti. Rear Admiral Caper town reported quiet prevailed elsewhere.

Oton W. L. Dudshek Marine Corps le Trou Haiti Capertown

Social notes from Nashville area church and visiting friends

Mrs. Hume Steele of Nashville educates the Methodist Board of Missions and will lead meetings at Government Street Methodist Church. Numerous guests and travels are listed including Miss Annie Lee Fitts of Tuscaloosa and Mrs. J. R. Little hosting her father Mr. R. W. Ennis. The item notes illnesses and upcoming visits across Selma Meridian Biloxi and Ensley Alabama and related households.

Hume Steele Nashville Methodist Board of Missions Government Street Methodist Church T. T. Pegues Mary Hott Selma A. E. Pegues Annie Lee Fitts Tuscaloosa John T. Cochrane Government Street Henry B. McMillan Wiliam Barnwall Atlanta Rachel Heustis New Orleans Lucien, Lyons Carolee Martin Mobile William Wright Meridian E Marcus Benjamin Gup H. W. Bierhorst Bartie Burkett Biloxi Thomas Campbell Edith W Laurel A. E. Wilson Crichton Louisville J. R. Little R. W. Ennis Livingston City

Whistler Improvement Association to Meet in Kindergarten

The Whistler Improvement Association will hold a meeting in the Kindergarten department of Whistler school this Thursday at 7.00 p.m. The event invites all persons interested in school improvement, with a note that the time has been moved to 7 o'clock to accommodate fathers.

Clara Oliva Armbrecht Mobile Robert M. Peterson Maud Deal Meridian Miss F. W. Eckford Elsie Adams Catherine Jasper June Williams Gulfcrest James Grimes Vinegar Bend Ala Andrew Harvell Whistler Colorado Charles W. Hill

Cardui credited for recovery in Brookhaven testimonial

Mrs H M Russell of Brookhaven says she was bedridden five months with chronic inflammation and searing pain. After taking eight bottles of Cardui in three months she reports full recovery and strong health, urging other women to try the medicine. Advertisement.

Brookhaven Cardus Cardui Adv

Old Spanish Trail to Be Well Advertised

An executive committee approved thorough promotion of the Old Spanish Trail convention in Mobile on December 10 and 11. They authorized two veteran newspaper men as messengers and press agent to coordinate routes and delegate arrivals, with L. G. Adams chairing the itinerary committee and donating a Ford for the scout car.

Mobile Palmer Pillans L. G. Adams Adams

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court

White Harry Shalom and a Beck Mistry obtained licenses. Fred D Finch and Daisy I Worred, described as Negroes, were issued licenses as well.

Probate Harry Shalom A Beck Mistry Fred D. Finch Daisy I. Worred

It Pays to Advertise at Lyric Mobile Theatre

At the Lyric Theatre on Saturday a matinee and tonight show a three act farce It Pays to Advertise by Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett. Cast includes Adele Rotland Elza Frederic Olivia O Neill Celene Kirk Harold Vermilyea Frank Allworth Elmer Grandin Cliff Worman Robert Watt H H Forsman Kenneth Loane Chauncey Coaseland.

Lyric Theatre Cohan & Harris Roi Cooper Megrue Walter Hackett Adele Rotland Elza Frederic Olivia O' Neill Celene Kirk Harold Vermilyea Frank Allworth Elmer Grandin Cliff Worman Robert Watt H. H. Forsman Kenneth Loane Chauncey Causeland

Local court fines for abusive language and gaming offenses

Frank Carroll was fined ten dollars or ten days in jail by Judge Chamber lain in the inferior criminal court for abusive language. Lee Littleton filed the gaming complaint. Ling Vaughan was fined ten dollars or ten days, and Id Lindsay, charged with the same offense, was ordered rearrested after failing to appear. The item ends with a tongue in cheek line about willingness to try anything once.

Frank Carroll Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Lee Littleton Ling Vaughan Id Lindsay

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Strauss BELL DRS. Granade Dauphin ST Rubiat A. Bugs Department of Weather Asheville N. C U. S Adam U. S. Marine U.S. Marine Kentucky U. Ss. Marine American Tobacco Company Mari i Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Albert Ashenberger J. W. Fristoe Hazel Bailey C. T. Bailey J. B. Pidal Joseph B. Pidal George Wolf Monroe Street G. C. Tucker St. John's Episcopal Church Howard Lodge No. 69 Pine Crest Cemetery S. L. Hahn R. M. Christian L. D. Brown A. C. Wilson Marcus Litchbach N. M. Sumrall A. M. Brimdage C. L. Lehman E.A. Dolbear T. F. O’rourke George A. Jones Raphael Semmes Ucc. V Halloa Twigh Haitiens Paul C. Teat Dorothy Mrs. Lesty Townsend Mr. Townsend Franklin and Madison Streets Court House J. C. Brincat Brincat Pro. CO Bell Phone Home the Lyric Mobile Quality Theatre Jewelers Co-operative Syndicate Gabriel Sewelry Stamps & Co General Cleaners Spring Hill and Broad Schneder- Alidor Electric Co Emanual
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