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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1916

Page

6

State Troopers Receive 25000 in October Pay

Montgomery November 4 news reports state troopers received twenty five thousand dollars distributed among enlisted men for October service. Regiment discipline remained solid with no disturbances in Montgomery. Rifle practice began for enlisted men and two troops will train daily. The regimental band debuted and local physicians joined medical staff to keep health high. Only five men hospitalised for minor issues. A winter camp effort aims to train the regiment toward mobility for Mexican duties. In Shelby County a Democrat rally is planned at Columbiana to boost county offices before Tuesday’s vote, with speakers John H. Wallace Jr and Robert H. m of Selma. Governor Henderson granted pardons and discussed life insurance as a tax at a Montgomery underwriters meeting honoring Hugh M. Willett of Atlanta.

Ontgomery Ala Anv Montgomery New Orleans Regio Shelby County Columbiana Robert H. m Selma Gertie Goveror Henderson Montgomery Unwriters’ Association R Henderson Hugh M. Willett Atlanta Association of Life Underwriters

State Treasury Receives 70000 Plus Misdirected Funds

The text notes seventy thousand dollars arriving at the state treasury on a Friday. It records twenty one dollars paid by the state department from recovered payments for convict services, with the rest drawn from October county tax collectors' reports as their work began October 1.

State State Treasury State Department

McKee Convicted in Robbery Case Sentenced to 25 Years

McKee, linked to a Louisville Nash Ville train robbery, was sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary likely to Atlanta prison. He did not appeal. Federal attorney Thomas E Samford doubts an appeal and cites McKee as among four men in the holdup. A fellow robber used the word pardner during the crime, heard by trainmen and noted at trial.

McKee Ben FF Louisville Nash Ville Wenger Greenville Atlanta Etowah County Thomas E. Samford Ifn Ict Pardner

Mont gomery Light and Water Case Before Federal Judge

Arguments in a $200 000 suit between Montgomery Light and Water Power and Montgomery Traction Co were heard by Judge Henry D Clayton in federal court. The dispute centers on charges for electric power used by Montgomery streetcars. The case involves appeals through the U S circuit court and potential additional claims of $260 000.

Montgomery Light and Water Power Montgomery Traction Company Henry DD. Clayton Montgomery Light and Water Power Company United States Suos Ses Oelletiens Or Power Company

Head of That All Winter Cough

A historic remedy ad promotes Tar Honey with glycerine as a comforting cough and cold treatment. It touts relief from sore throat congestion and head stiffness, claiming pleasant taste and healing aroma. The tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine advertising.

First posed photo shows Mrs. E. M. House with Wilson

The image features Mrs. E. M. House wife of prominent US60 figure in a formal pose alongside a close associate described as a closest friend. The sighting marks a public moment captured for the record.

News of the Churches In and Near Mobile

Episcopal churches in Mobile area list Sunday services. Christ Church St Emanuel and St John Honoring Trinity Sundays with worship at 11 a.m. Holy communion at 7:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Officers and clergy named include Rev. Matthew Brewster D D and Rev. Gardiner C Tucker. The schedule covers Grace Church Pauls Spring Hill St Anthony and Peas streets St Pauls Whistler and others.

Christ Church St. Emanuel Church Streets Matthew Brewster Trinity Suno James F. Plummer Testo St. John’s Dearborn and Monroe St. Anthony and Peas Streets A. G. Richards Grace Church J. T. McGaa J. P. Ross Paul's Spring Hill R. A. Pearce St. Paul's Church Whistier A.G. Richards

Baptist church notices run on Sunday schedule and meetings

Sunday worship and Sunday school times at First Baptist Church Government and Jefferson streets with Rev John W Phillips, D D. Baptist Tabernacle Church on Church and Claiborne with Rev J E Barnes. Oakdale and Pega churches also listed with service times and B Y P U events. midweek prayer and ladies society meetings announced.

Sunday Messages From Local Churches

Mobile pastors announced topics for morning and evening services. First Baptist led by Rev. John W. Epaptes preached Jesus the Christ, Calvary Baptist under Rev. H H. Buzbee spoke on The Inheritance of the Meek, and St Frances Street Methodist with Rev. O. S. McGehee offered God Comes Down to Our Hearts to Help Us.

Government Street Henry Wade DuBose First Baptist John W. Eaptes D. D Jesus Christ Calvary Baptist H. H. Buzbee J. W. Phillips St. Francia Street

Calvary Church Services and Activities Schedule

Divine services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Calvary Ghureh North Carolina between Cedar and Warren streets. Rev H H Buzbee Jr pastor. Bible school 9:30 a.m. W J Young superintendent. 11 a.m. sermon Solomon and His Cause. 8 p.m. J W Phillips D D sermon Must I Do to Be Saved. Ladies' Ald Society meets 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Midweek prayer 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Calvary Ghureh North Carolina Cedar Warren Streets H. H. Buzbee, Jr W. J. Young Solomon J. W. Phillips D. D Ald

Methodist Church Schedules and Pastors Across City

Church listings show multiple congregations with their addresses pastors and weekly services. Sunday school times range 9:30 am. preaching at 11 am and 7:30 pm. midweek prayer meetings noted for several parishes. Epworth Leagues and devotional services listed with times.

Lutheran worship schedule at Dearborn and St Francis streets

Rev H M Hennig leads English service at 8 a.m. and a second service at 10 30 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9 15 a.m. with Mr John Braum as superintendent.

Goth Dearborn St. Francis Streets H. M. Hennig John Braum

Norwegian Seamen’s Mission Sunday Services Planned

The Norwegian Seamen's Mission at the northwest corner of Conception and Monroe streets announces services led by Rev. Oscar H. Olsen. Sunday morning worship is at 11 and an evening service at 8. A Tuesday night service is also scheduled.

Conception Monroe Streets Oscar H. Olsen

First Christian Church Services and Sunday School

On Government and Dearborn streets, First Christian Church led by Rev. S. Pagen hosts Sunday school at 10 am with Superintendent G. as well as preaching at 11 am. Evening service and Wednesday meeting at 7 30.

First Christian Church Government Dearborn Streets S. P.agen

Church of Christ Prichard announces services schedule

The Church of Christ in Prichard invites members to Bible class Friday at 7 30 p m Sunday school at 10 a m Communion at 11 a m and preaching on the fourth Sunday at 11 a m with Rev Ivison L Boles also to preach Saturday night before at 7 30 p m

Church OF Christ Church of list—Prichard Wives Hall Ivison L. Boles

Bible Class Meeting At Y M C A

A mass meeting of the Federation of Men’s Bible Classes is planned at the Young Men’s Christian Association. The group will discuss organizing study and outreach work and will convene in the city starting November 6 for several days.

As Mote Federation of Men’s Bible Classes Young Men's Christian Association

First Church of Oe Scientist Sunday School Setup

The notice lists an early Sunday service at 9 30 with a church group and a local service event. It mentions the First Church of Oe Scientist and a scheduled Sunday school session.

Oe Scientist St. Sonne

Large Gulf Coast Knights of Columbus Initiation Planned

In Biloxi Mississippi Gulf Coast Council Knights of Columbus plans a major initiation with 35 new members from Biloxi and gulf coast areas. Degrees will be led by Mobile lodge and Chicago team, with prominent speakers from New Orleans Mobile and coast. Initiation set for Sunday November 19 followed by banquet. Seventy Biloxians later joined Mississippi Centennial Day at the Gulf Coast Fair with special coaches and a brass band.

Biloxi Miss Gulf Coast Council Knights of Columbus Gulf Coast Mobile Lodge Chicago New Orleans Mobile Gulf City

West End Hose Company Elects Officers and Local News Flash

Officers of the West End Hose Company were named on Thursday night with F. J. Moreno as president and L Mangin as foreman. The True to The Call club lists similar officers. Hospital report shows Biloxi Hospital flourishing. Wilson victory touted as likely by Biloxian William P. Smith. I B Ellis appointed to Mississippi Centennial Exposition exploitation committee. Mrs. Louise Cummings dies aged 30 in Biloxi. City offices attract many applicants as new council members approach. R. M. Randolph to become police chief. competition for waterworks and health posts.

West End Hose Company F. J. Moreno J. F. Bistetter Peter Gary William Gan L. Mangin William O’brien Martin’ Hass J. E. Peppard W. E. White D. J. Venus True To the Call Fire Company W. G. Catzell P. Gary J. F. Peppard Biloxi Hospital Wilson William P. Smith Smith Union Willa I. B. Ellis Louise Cummings Biloxi R. M. Randolph

War Office Accepting Bids for Four Large Balloons

The War Department on November 4 considered bids from rubber companies to build four balloons as the first equipment for the army aviation corps balloon division. Two balloons will be free flight and two will be kite or captive balloons for observation. Specifications for small rigid and non rigid dirigibles are also under study for future balloon units.

Washington Army’s Aviation Corps War Department Ada

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mothers

This advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as one of the best and most efficient medicines for coughs colds and croup. It emphasizes its pleasantness and safety for children and notes numerous mothers have given it their unqualified endorsement.

Meeting Notice for Wednesday Evening 8 Oclock

A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at eight o clock in the Reading Room at the same address. The notice mentions Boniene and legal holidays with time from 11 a.m. for related activities.

Government Street Presbyterian Church Notice

Government street Presbyterian Church at northwest corner of Government and ice cam streets. Rev Henry Wade Du Bose pastor Sunday school 9 30 a m in main building R O Harris superintendent. No evening service to attend School of Missions at First Baptist church. Endeavor Society meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Seats free. Broad street H M Perkins pastor. Planck plan and prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Endeavor service merit Prayer meeting Wednesday.

First Baptist Church Government Jefferson Streets John W. Phillips D. D T. R. Frazer Jesus Christ Woman's Missionary Society Bush Auditorium Baptist Tabernacle Church Corner Church Claiborne Streets J. E. Barnes Church Street J. T. Dulaney Baptist Young People's Union Oakdale S. D. Monroe W. R. Langner Sunbeams Myrtle Tully Ee Young People’s Union Goo al Enet Pega John D. Wilkes Aim Harry Ident St. Franele-street Methodist St. Francis and Joachim ‘Streets O. C. McGehee R. P. Roach Epworth Broad-street Broad and Elmira Streets L. H Chappelle H.almes Crichton J. B. Trotter Government Street Government and Broad Streets J. E. Northcutt D.D R.A. Tunnell North League D. Y. Register Conyaunion T. A. White Epworth League Plateau G. W. Carpenter Will Cato Weda Pleasant Valley H. E. Palmes Government-street Presbyterian Church Ice Cam Streets Henry Wade du Bose R. O. Harris School of Min Baptist’ Church Endeavor Society Broad-etreet H. M. Perkins Oma Planck A.m. Preechi

Fraternal Palm Grove No 7 to Meet Next Tuesday

Fraternal Palm Grove No 7 Woodmen Circle will meet at the Y M B A hall Jackson and Dauphin streets at 7 30 p m Tuesday November 7. Last meeting was large and pleasant with social time and business. Applications were received and investigated with committees appointed and balloting in order. More applications are expected as sovereigns work to improve the order. Sovereign Mrs Paul Smith was appointed captain of degree staff.

Palm Grove No Woodmen Circle Jackson and Dauphin Streets Paul Smith

Purity Rebekah Lodge Meant to Hold Important Meetings

Purity Rebekah Lodge No. 35 schedules a regular meeting Monday November 6 at 7 30 p m at the lodge hall St Joseph and St Michael streets urging all members to attend for the lodge’s fall efforts. The degree staff will meet Thursday at 3 p m at 357 North Joachim street with expectations of good attendance and a pleasant time.

Purity Rebekah Lodge Loo O. F. Hall Sst Michael Streets Rebekah Pver Purity Rebekah No. 35 Elizabeth Seifert North Joachim Street Tra Ted

Army Privates Suspected in Fort Caswell Bank Robbery

Two masked men in U S Army uniform attempted to rob D O Daniel cashier of the Bank of Southport inside the Fort Caswell army gymnasium. Daniel escaped after a struggle as the would be robbers sought a handbag with 2000 dollars. Privates Biggs and McCormick, stationed at the fort, were arrested as suspects.

Wilmington N. C D. O. Daniel Bank of Southport Fort Caswell Biggs McCormick

Vatican Tells Graves Will Be Tended at Gallipoli

Paris reports Cardinal Annette received word from the Vatican that under Pope Benedicts request the Turkish war minister has photographed graves of French and English soldiers on the Gallipoli peninsula. The photos will be shown at the Vatican for relatives to view.

Paris Annette Vatican Benedict Gaipoli Peninsula Dardanelles

Inquiry Planned on Dutch Steamer Seizures

London reports an official inquiry will review the Dutch steamer Oldamlet seized by a German submarine, recaptured by a British destroyer, and later capsized at the Hook of Holland possibly due to bombs from the German prize crew. The inquiry will also examine three other Dutch vessels held by the Germans, the Randwyk, Brunswyk, and Nordwyk, with Randwyk released and the others released after detainment.

Associated Press London Reuter Hague Oldamlet Hook of Holland Stormers Dwyk Brunswyk Nordwyk Randwyk Zeebrugge

New York Loan Czar Secures Fifty Million For Russia

Negotiations completed by a syndicate led by National City Company for a fifty million loan to the Russian government. Proceeds to fund war munitions. Loan to bear interest at 1 percent.

New York National City Company

Local readers head to fairs and Mobile visits reported

Mrs J B Williams left yesterday for Mobile to visit relatives and attend the fair. Augusta Nettles underwent throat surgery at St Margaret’s hospital. Several families and individuals, including the Bedsoles, Bradfords, Yuille, Wilhelm party, Webb family, Spencer family, Dantzler clan, Howell couple, and Mcleods, traveled to Mobile for Gulf Coast Fair and related events.

J. B. Williams Mobile Laurel Augusta Nettles St. Margaret's Hospital Montgomery Advertiser H. C. Wilhelm E. Passo Elia Mary Riggles Maud Masters Thomas Dewey Coulson Elizabeth Mary Griffin Alfred J. C. Howell D. J. Mcleod Moss Point Advertiser

Cathedral Sanctuary Society Annual Meeting Notice

The Cathedral Sanctuary Society announces its annual meeting at McGill Institute on Wednesday November 8 at 10:39. Election of officers will be held and annual dues collected. Mrs Margaret Inez Phelan presides by order of the president with Louise Marie Lawler serving as secretary.

Margaret Inez Phelan Louise Marie. Lawler Cathedral Sanctuary Society McGill Institute Canete

Japanese Dock Strikers in Honolulu End Work Stoppage

Hawaiian longshoremen and Japanese strikers return to work after a sympathy walkout. The strike began September 18 and ends with a wage increase but without a closed shop or full demand fulfillment.

Honolulu

Bolivar Leads in School Receipts in Mississippi

Rural and separate districts receive their public funds in fall for the first time, with Bolivar County getting the largest share at 16,354.50 and Stone County the smallest at 1,669.09. The November federal court term will hear mail order fraud cases from Smith County, while cottonseed prices hit a record 62.74 per ton, with eight bidders and 77 cars sold nationwide.

Jackson, Miss Department of Education Bolivar County Stone J. J. Coman Prison Board Kosciusko Cotton Oil Company

Biloxi Oyster Commission Sees Fresh Bid After Elmer

Applicants flood the governor’s office to fill the Mississippi oyster commission seat held by F. W. Elmer Jr of Biloxi. An Ethridge opinion says Elmer’s police judge qualification disqualifies him from the commission after January 1, sparking a Gulf Coast political clash. The panel currently splits two Bilbo men and three anti Bilbo.

Elmer Governor’s Office Mississippi Oyster Commission F. W. Elmer, Jr Biloxi George H. Ethridge

Sloan's Liniment Provides Quick Neuralgia Relief

Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain remedy for neuralgia and sore muscles. Claims fast penetration without rubbing, cleaner than plasters, suitable for rheumatism gout lumbago sprains and injuries. Also promotes relief from insect bites bruises and minor injuries to children with a 25 cent bottle.

Sloan Sloan’s

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