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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1913

Page

4

Editorial Wins Bride for Editor in Ritzville Story

In Ritzville Washington a reported romance ends in marriage as Miss Ann Lowry a former Benedictine nun widowed editor W R Cunningham marries in Ritzville after a telegraph notice reached Guthrie Oklahoma. The couple had a prior connection when Lowry left the order years earlier.

Ithrib, Okla Anny W. R.cunningham Riteville Wash Guthrie Lowry Cunningham Ritzville

Rag picker inherits fortune aids the down and outs

Arthur Weaver aged forty nine and once hungry for days lives in a ten cent lodging house in St Louis. He inherited about 200000 and has spent 5000 in eight months to aid penniless companions while planning to receive 10000 soon. Each morning he leads his group to a restaurant, then checks for drinking and urges restraint. He remembers the old mammy who helped him with coffee and a five cent gift. He first acts after learning of the inheritance by giving 4500 to the generous helper.

ST. Louis Arthur Weaver North Broadway Weaver Pard New Orleans

Girl uses apron to frighten away bear near Duluth

At Grand Lake, 25 miles from Duluth, Albert Peterson climbed a tree when surprised by a large bear. Clara Mellen, 18, ran by and used her apron to bluff the bear away, sparing the hunter without reaching his gun.

Girl Bear Duluth Albert Peterson Grand Lake Clara Mellen Peterson Brain

New Lord Mayor of Metropolis Inducted Today

London reports the induction of Sir Thomas Vansittart Bowater as Lord Mayor of London, a 51 year old Manchester born paper magnate. He will lead lavish ceremonies, face a large entertainment bill, and receive a baronetcy. Sir William Soulsby assists as private secretary.

Metropolis International News Service London Thomas Vansittart Bowater London Guild Sir Thomas Edward Bowater Trafalgar Sir Edward Bowater Waterloo Manchester Sir Thmas England William Soulsby William Wall Street New York Edward I

Parents Saved by Little Girl in California Car Crash

In Bakersfield California five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Turner flagged a Southern Pacific train near Tipton and the engineer stopped the Valley Flyer No 51 to free her parents trapped under a overturned car. The steering gear failure at ten miles an hour caused the crash and the girl was not injured.

Bakersfield Cal J. D. Turner East Bakersfield Southern Pacific Tipton J. L. Whyers Mrs. Turner

Treasure Lost By Two Boys In Calumet Treasure Trove

Two Lake Linden boys Will Leclerce and Joseph Tremblair who found an iron box with more than twenty thousand dollars in coins have buried it near Houghton Douglas Falls and later forgotten where it was. The box vanished when confronted about their spending.

Calumet, Mich Lake Linden Will Leclerce Joseph Tremblair Bennallack Market Houghton-Douglas Falls

Trapeze Performer's Death After Partner Sneezes

Calgary authorities report a vaudeville accident where a trapeze artist fell thirty feet after her partner John Bartlett sneezed mid act. She struck the orchestra pit and sustained a fatal head wound from a hairpin during the airborne routine.

Calgary Alberta John Bartlett Bartlett

Grandchild’s Joke Breaks Grandfather’s Jaw in Boulder

In Boulder Colorado on November 8 James Cowie former secretary of state laughed at his grandchild’s joke and dislocated his jaw. The elder Cowie required a surgeon to reset the jaw though he later recovered. He did not reveal the joke to save readers from a bonesetter’s tale.

Boulder Col James Cowie Cowie

Digest it claims relieve indigestion with Digestit tablets

Leading stomach specialists advocate nourishment and a principle treatment for indigestion. Digestit tablets act on food rather than stomach, aiding digestion after meals and at night. A 25 cent trial package is offered, with patient testimonials and local seller details.

America England France Chas. W. Ross St. Clair Ave Cleveland Ohio van Antweryp

Texas Wonder Cure Ad Claims Kidney and Bladder Relief

The Texas Wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments in men and women. It claims to dissolve gravel treat internal issues and regulate urinary conditions with a two month supply. Available by mail from Dr EB Hall, Louis, Missouri. sold by druggists.

Texas EB . Hall Ive Street Louis

SONS BREAK FAITH WITH THE OLD MAN

Samuel Inman of Kansas City, who turned over his box factory to three sons before Europe trip, will retain controlling interest. Circuit Judge Bird ruled the father must not be dispossessed despite equal division of 27 shares valued at $60,000 and kept in a safe for his potential misfortune.

Kansas City Samuel Inman Europe Circuit 4 Inman Thorne Frederick S Samuel, Jr

Reliable Home Treatment for Drink Habit Promises Results

ORRINE treatment claimed to destroy all desire for whiskey beer and other stimulants. Thousands reportedly sober with private use. Price listed at $1.60 per box with money back guarantee if no results. Free booklet offered from D S Bauer Mobile Alabama.

D. S. Bauer, Dauphin and Conceptior Sts Mobile Ala

Business Men's Lunch Ad Promises Quick Service

The notice promotes a Business Men's Lunch from 12 to 2:30 pm with fast service and high quality. It highlights DeBriere's Famous Java Coffee as the best in the city and invites trade customers to sample the meals and short orders.

Gulf City Creamery Dauphin Street Home E. G. Humphreys DeBriere

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Bride Wrens McAtee’s Dauphin ST Bell Sultana A&p Johnny Jane Contist A. Texas Wonder South Royal ST City Bank & Trust Company Mobile, Alabama Progressive Bank F. C. Turner & CO Brown-Morgan Piper Coal Jetter Mobile Brown-Morgan Coal Co., Inc Lertz, Gaillard, Johnston Coal CO ST. Francis Street Venient Mobile Electric Co North Royal Street
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