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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1913
Page
9
A man named J C Chigyoli zola declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Laura Chigyozola. The document includes a biblical reference and a directive about work as a healer. Portions appear garbled and may reflect a personal pledge or legal disclaimer.
Public notice that William B. Shields will sell at public auction in front of the Mobile County courthouse on December 1, 1913 at noon, the lands described in the deed from W B Shields to John Shamburger et al, securing vendor's lien notes, after three weeks of publication in a Mobile county newspaper.
Commissioner Laz Schwarz announced winter uniforms for Mobile police arrive Tuesday and will be issued to all officers immediately. A department photo will follow once everyone is in new outfits, and all uniformed officers will wear regulation caps, unlike last summer when caps were worn only by stationed and mounted officers.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for a persistent cough. It claims relief for coughs colds fever and sleepless nights with a first-dose effect and promises money back if it fails. The product is sold by H E Bucklen & Co in Philadelphia or St Louis with prices 50c and 1.00.
New York stocks opened mixed with small gains for Reading, Union Pacific, and Canadian Pacific offset by declines in Steel and Copper. New Haven and American Telephone fell to new low records with New Haven at 7 1 2 and American Telephone down to 118 3 4.
In city court, a certificate of illness for Joseph Kentz was not accepted by Judge O J Semmes. An alias writ of arrest was ordered so Kentz could be arrested on sight and required to post a new bond. The Kentz case concerns alleged violation of the prohibition law.
G L Paltoree manager of Maggie Pepper company visits Mobile guest of Lyric theatre manager E V O Connor completing arrangements for the presentation. Paltoree notes many improvements since his last Mobile visit and is surprised by changes in the city.
The forecast released Monday by the local weather bureau calls for continued fair and colder conditions. Interior points are expected to hit freezing temperatures, with Tuesday likely colder than Monday.
Commissioner Lar Schwarz visited Magnolia cemetery on Monday and expressed satisfaction with the new gate. He plans to have the driveway paved with oyster shells as soon as possible after finishing touches, including the Magnolia Cemetery sign above the entrance.
In New York on November 10 traders opened higher by 2 to 9 points but couldn't sustain gains and cotton futures weakened under local selling pressure. Active months at 11 o'clock showed declines of 4 to 5 points from Saturday’s close.
Friends report Mr. BE H. Shaffer back on his feet after a serious illness. Western Union executives from Atlanta confer with Mobile officials. James J. England and wife visit from Nashville staying at Battle House. Washington DC residents F. H. Walker and wife travel in Mobile. Scranton pair D. Richards and BH Beldon seek lands nearby at Bienville. Mrs J. F. Mason visits from Canabelle. Walter Shiver and Sim Manning come from McCullough for a stay. New Orleans residents Robert Lee and Leo Zander at Battle House. Omaha couple HBE Whitstone and wife visit, staying at St Andrew. Newport residents Mrs. Austin B. McCrary and Mrs. C. McGowan visit for days, staying at Cawthon. L R Kilger and wife from Atlanta visit Mobile. Chicago couple G. W. Bishop and wife register at Cawthon.
H. C. Brownlow, Mobile immigration inspector, came back from New York with two aliens who were deported by the government. Robert McKay was sent to England, and Louis Monin to Buenos Aires, their point of embarkation.
Myrtle McLean aged two years six months died Sunday at home on Spring Hill avenue Crichton after a short illness. Burial of Mrs Mary C Wilcox was held Monday at 90 o clock from Government street depot to Magnolia cemetery with Rev. Atkins conducting and pallbearers listed.
New York physicians launch a public health crusade to make common colds uncommon in a generation. They urge avoiding drafts hot rooms and overeating while promoting quick remedies like Chembriain's Cough Remedy sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
Marine forecasts note 22 degree protection for 25 hour shipments north and 32 degree reach east and west. Tombigbee and Alabama rivers show little change over the next two days. A Lake region snow storm driven by a low pressure system centered over the lower Great Lakes affects the eastern U S. Buffalo reports 50 mph winds with freezing temps. New York City sees 55 mph winds. A high pressure area brings fair cold weather from the west Gulf to Manitoba with freezing temps as far south as Oklahoma and 6 degrees at Winnipeg. Albert Aschenberger, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.
The funeral for Arthur F. Kimball, noted in marine circles, was held Monday at 10 a.m. from the family home 927 Dauphin Way and at 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Father Salvitine officiating. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery with floral tributes. Delegations from Mobile Lodge of Elks and Forest Camp Woodmen of the World attended. Pallbearers included J. J. Meyer, A. M. Bright, Captain Sidney A. Dorgan, Thomas Cook. active pallbearers Joseph H. Norville, Harry T. Hartwell, J. M. Walsh, HM. D. Pillich Pdy, Richard Spencer, James Little, Ernest Ladd, John Dorgan.
Mrs Edith Bozone of Womack Hill Alabama died Monday afternoon at Providence Infirmary after a ten day illness. Roche and Burke Company took her remains for transport to Womack Hill for interment. Also noted is the death of Mrs Philomena McGinnis wife of John P. McGinnis aged 39 who died Sunday night at her home at New Jersey and Conception streets.
A historical price list shows staples such as bacon, butter, cheese, flour, salt, sugar, and grains with per pound or per bushel rates. A public notice prohibits responsibility for W H Maddox debts and warns against cashing checks in the issuer's name.
War weary refugees from Monterey Mexico arrive in New York aboard the Ward liner Guantanamo. Among them are women and men including Edmund Fletcher and family William Green Mainard Harrison Axel Linder and Charles Williams. They fled weeks ago as revolutionary forces approached Monterey and now endure their first taste of real winter without proper clothing.
Walter H. Page delivered President Wilsons message to the British foreign office stating under no circumstances will the United States recognize Provisional President Huerta or any of his acts. The note is an interim report not requiring a reply and Britain awaits a clearer policy outline before responding.
Claude Edwards confessed to a former jeopardy plea in city court. The case of assault and battery was dismissed after Police Officer Oliver Pistole testified Edwards was arrested for resisting an officer. Pistole later presented the matter to the grand jury, resulting in an indictment for assault.
Claiming the pills offer the best combination of curative medicines Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as effective for kidney and bladder trouble and urinary irregularities. A Green Bay reader notes his wife’s rapid recovery attributed to the product and urges others to try it via local sellers.
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