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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1916

Page

6

Palm Grove Meet at M B A Hall Next Tuesday

Palm Grove Woodmen Circle announces its first business meeting at the M. B. A. Hall on Jackson and Dauphin streets next Tuesday at 7 50 p m All Sovereigns are urged to attend and a social time follows. Visiting Sovereigns from other groves are welcome and two guests from New Orleans and Tennessee spoke at the last meeting.

Purity Rebekah Lodge No. 35 Elizabeth Seifert Rebekahs Palm Grove Woodmen Circle M. B.A Jackson Dauphin Sover New Orleans Tennessee

Knights of Pythias Lodge Activities Quiet Week

In Pythian circles only three lodges met with limited work. Raccue No 24 held a regular business session while Red Cross No 132 did the same, and Percivale had two candidates in the first rank for initiation.

Knights OF

Woodmen Camp Candidates Venturing for Official Posts

The Figtest Camp No 1 of the Woodmen of the World discusses future camp leadership as the election approaches. Aspiring officers have expressed willingness to take on duties, with more likely to declare at the next meeting Monday night.

United States

Betrix Grocery Company Announces New Mobile Store

Betrix Grocery Company Inc. announces readiness for business at 300 A Street corner Jackson in Mobile. President H E Betrix, long associated with T G Bush Grocery, plans modern sanitary facilities and public health minded regulations. The store will offer fruits, vegetables, sea foods and other goods with weekly announcements in The Item.

Betrix Grocery Company Betrix Grocery Company, Inc Jackson H. E. Betrix Thempany Mobile T. G. Bush Grocery Company

J. D. Wilson Fined for Traffic Violation

J. D. Wilson was fined two dollars or four days by the recorder for violating the traffic law. The verdict states he parked his auto on the wrong side of the road according to the evidence.

J. D. Wilson Recorder

The New Method Backache and Kidney Disorder Link

The article links backache to kidney disorders and toxin buildup, causing nervousness, fatigue, and eye bags. It suggests eating fat and drinking plenty of water and to consult a druggist for remedies, urging immediate action if lumbago or similar symptoms occur.

Maupana

Government Buys It Old Everywhere 25c and 1.00

The notice advertises a price deal on a product titled Old Everywhere priced at 25 cents and one dollar. It indicates a government purchase context and implies a sale or procurement item available to the public.

Three American Dreadnoughts Near Launch

The Navy Department says three of five planned dreadnoughts are nearly ready for launch. New Mexico Mississippi and Idaho are almost complete while Tennessee California have just begun. Arizona was commissioned last month. Other navy ships include nine destroyers twenty nine submarines and several auxiliary vessels.

Associated Press Washington Navy Department New Mexico Mississippi Idaho Tennessee California Arizona Navy

Churches in and near Mobile list church masses

The note lists service times for multiple Mobile area churches. St. Josephs St Marys St James St Matthews St Catherine St Margarets St Peters St Vincents Sacred Heart and others show Sunday masses ranging from 6 to 10 o clock, weekdays at early hours, confessions and devotions, rosary, benediction, holy hours, baptisms, and catechism instruction with varied schedules.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St. Joseph's Church St. Mary's Church St. James’ Church College Avenue Prichard’s Inne St. Matthew's Church Garrity St. Anthony of Padua St. Joseph St. Rita St. Catherine of Sienna Church Springhill Item Avenues Chrichton Emmett B. Kennedy St. Margaret's Church Cedar Point Road J. A. Fortier St. Peter's Fulton Road St. Vincent's Lawrence Palmetto Streets D. A. Brady T. M. Cassidy Order of Divine Services Sacred Heart

Presbyterian Churches and Services Across City

Listings for multiple Presbyterian congregations with pastors and service times. Government street church at Government and Jackson notes morning and evening sermons by Rev. Henry Wade Du Bose, Sunday school 9:30, prayer meeting Wednesday. South Franklin street church led by Rev. H. M. Perkins with 9:30 Sunday school and 7:30 evening service. Central and Broad street churches also show 11 and 7:30 services, Christian Endeavor events, and midweek prayer meetings.

Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Government and Jackson Streets Henry Wade du Bose R. O. Harris Christian Endeavor Society Ann D. A. Planck D. D Christian Endeavor Broad-street Church H. M. Perkins

Methodist Church Notices and Service Schedule Summary

A compiled list of Methodist churches with pastors, Sunday schools, and service times. St Francis Street and Broad Street churches show multiple services, epworth leagues, and midweek prayer meetings. Other churches include Crichton Government Street Oakdale Prichard St Stephens Road Toulminville Dauphin Way Plateau Whistler and Pleasant Valley with varied preaching hours and league activities.

St. Francis Street St. Francis and Joachim Streets C. McGehee D. D R. P. Roach Epworth League Broad-street Broad and Elmira Streets L. H. S. Chappelle H. E. Palmer Crichton J. B. Trotter Government and Broad Streets J. E. Northcutt R. A. Tunnel Oakdale D. Y. Register T. A. White

First Baptist Church Services and Events

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Dr H Frazer with worship at 11 00 featuring a sermon on Women's Work. Evening program at 7 30 a stereopticon talk by Miss Laura Lee Patrick. Bent Tabernacle Church at corner Church and Claiborne streets led by Rev J E Barnes. Teaching service at.

Baptist First Baptist Ferson Streets John W. Phillips Me H. Frazer Laura Lee Patrick Bent Tabernacle Corner Claiborne Streets J. E. Barnes Church Street

Sunday Topics From Local Churches

Mobile Pastors present morning and evening lectures at several churches. Rev Henry Wade Du Bowe leads Indefense of That Which Is Secure and The Inheritance of the Meek at Government Street Presbyterian. Rev O C McGehee preaches God Blesses Us that We May Be Blessing and The Clinging and the Multiplying Power of Sin at St. Francis Street Methodist. Rev John W Phillips topics Woman's Work and a stereopticon talk at First Baptist. Rev S D Monroe covers Women of the Bible at Oakdale Baptist. Baptist Tabernacle offers Women and the Kingdom and Heavenly Citizenship in evening services.

Government Street Henry Wade du Bowe ST. Francis Street Laura Lee Patrick Oakdale Baptist S. D. Monroe Baptist Tabernacle Rev Barnes J. D. Anderson

Baptist Church Schedule of Services and Activities

A list of Sunday and midweek worship services across multiple churches. Details include service times for preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Bible school start times, Young People's Union meetings, prayer meetings, and class sessions led by pastors and superintendents at Oakdale, Crichton, Dauphin Way, North Side, and Calvary churches.

J. T. Dulaney J. D. Anderson Baptist Young People's Union Oakdale S. D. Monroe W. R. Langner Dauphin Way Dauphin and Ann Streets Guy R. Hurlbutt W. D. Wards North Side Church North Conception Street F. L. Thornhill Ible G. J. Abney W. E. Fendley Calvary Church North Carolina Cedar Warren Streets H. H. Buzbee, Jr W. J. Young

Episcopal church services and schedules listed

Christ Church and All Saints Church on Government and Ann Streets hold Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and 11 a m with Sunday schools at 9 30 a m. St John Dearborn and Monroe offers 7 30 a m and 11 o clock services with 9 30 a m Sunday school. Trinity St Anthony and Jackson notes 7 30 a m 9 30 a m and 11 a m services. Grace Church has 1 p m service and 9 30 a m Sunday school. St Paul Spring Hill and St Paul Whistler list morning prayers and sermons with evening prayers at 7 p m on Monday. Union Woman’s Auxiliary meets Christ Church chapter house Tuesday at 4 p m.

Episcopal Christ Church St. Emanuel Church Streets Matthew Brewster D. D Trinity All Saints’ Church— Government Ann Streets James F. Plummer St. John’s Church Dearborn and Monroe Streets Gardiner C. Tucker Woman's Auxiliary Christ Church Chapter House Trinity Church St. Anthony Jackson Streets A. G. Richards Grace Church J. T. McCan J. P. Ross St. Paul's, Spring Hill R. A. Pearce St. Paul’s Church Whistler

First Christian Church Service Schedule

Christ ian Church at Government and Dearborn streets with Rev. S P Spiegel as pastor. Sunday school at 10 a m led by G E Comer superintendent. Preaching at 1 a m and 7 30 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.

First Christian Church Dearborn Streets S. P. Spiegel G. E. Comer Christian Endeavor

Church of Christ Prichard Service Schedule

The congregation will meet in Woodmen's Hall with Bible class Friday at 7:39 p.m. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. Communion at 11 a.m. Preaching on the fourth Sunday at 1 a.m. and the Saturday night before at 7:30 o'clock by Rev. Ivison L. Doles.

Church of Christ Prichard Woodmen's Hall Ivison L. Doles

Lutheran Church Services and Schedule at Dearborn Street

Lutheran Church corner Dearborn and St. Francis streets lists Rev. H. M. Hennig as pastor with English service at 8 a.m. German service at 10 30 p.m. Sunday school at 9 15 a.m. and a Monday sermon at 7 p.m. St Mark's Toulminville Revy priest in charge A G Richards leads evening prayer and sermon at 4 p.m.

Dearborn St. Francis Streets H. M. Hennig St. Mark's Toulminville A. G. Richards

Norwegian Seamen's Mission Services Schedule

The Norwegian Seamen's Mission on the Northwest corner of Monroe and Conception streets hosts Reverend L Froyland with assistant Oscar H Olsen. Sunday service with communion at 10 30 AM, Sunday evening service at 8 PM, Tuesday evening meeting at 8 PM, Friday evening none. All meetings are recordially in vit.

Norwegian Seamen's Mission Monroe and Conception Streets L. Froyland Oscar H. Olsen

First Church of Christ Scientist Announces Services and Hours

The First Church of Christ Scientist at 3 St Emanuel Street lists Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday school at 9:80 a.m. A testimonial meeting is set for Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Reading room at the same address operates on designated days from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist St. Emanuel Street

A Hint to the Aged on Bed Rest for Cols

A note advises that people over sixty should go to bed immediately when a cold begins and stay there one or two days. Rest, with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, speeds recovery and lowers the risk of serious complications following the cold.

Temperance Thought On World Wide Sunday School Lesson

A World Temperance Sunday observed by thirty million Sunday school members and churchgoers highlights the temperance movement’s global progress. The article cites Russia and Romania abolishing alcohol, Britain tightening sales rules, and Canadian provinces going dry, with American states poised to vote on saloon abolition as reformers rally. It links temperance to Christian ethics and social duty, noting strong anti liquor sentiment and wartime societal shifts toward communal restraint.

Russia Roumania Germany Britain Canada British Columbia Ontario Francis FE. Clark Christian Endeavor United States

Paul and the modern temperance push in economic reform

A reflective piece argues that the temperance movement now centers on economic efficiency and social welfare. It notes a pamphlet from a large manufacturer opposing alcohol and compares this to a Sunday School lesson urging not to cause a brother to stumble.

Paul

Puss in Boots Jr Tells Dark Ride with Milkman

Puss the cat hitches a ride on Naggetty Nogg the old horse with a milkman. They converse about the horse’s intelligence and the approach to a home lit by a candle in the window as they near the village.

Puss IN Boots, JR Puss Cat Moizgent Naggetty Noge Anne

Homeward echoes in odd frontier verse

A fragmented verse recalls a horse and home as a speaker hints at reunion. The lines mention a wife, fog, and a refrain about safe home sung by a horse named Naggetty Nogs and a person or voice named Reuney K. Rogge.

Clarke County backs tick eradication by wide margin

Grove Hill Alabama Clarke County voters chose tick eradication by a lead of over five hundred. The result aligns Clarke County with progressives in cattle industry practices and disease control efforts.

Grove Hill Ala Clarke County

Work Begins Raising Steamer Charles May

Work has started to raise the river steamer Charles May. Barges are alongside, ready to float her. Ed Gorman, who raised the bay steamer James A. Carney, holds the contract. The May lies sunk off the municipal sheds after breaking loose in the October 18 blow.

Charles May Ed Gorman James A. Carney May

Temperance Sermons and the Call for a Moral Economy

The passage surveys temperance preaching from Sam Jones to modern ministry, arguing that wealth is measured by manhood and womanhood. It cites revenue, youth value, and social costs of liquor, tracing historic warnings from Goldsmith and Brooks to a Christian call for lasting reform through Christlike love and self-denial.

Georgia Sam Jones Jones Cleveland United States Oliver Goldsmith Phillip Brooks Paul Christ

Fire tests arranged by U S Bureau of Standards

The United States Bureau of Standards will conduct comprehensive fire tests on building walks and partitions using a new panel furnace at its Washington laboratories. A joint committee from AIA ASTM NFPA and other industry groups has devised test types, temperatures, exposure times, and water-applied methods to evaluate fire resisting construction.

Washington, Navy United States Bureau of Standards Bureau American Institute of Architects American Society For Testing Materials National Board of Fire Underwriters Associated Metal Lath Manufacturers The Gypsum Industries Association National Brick Manufacturers’ Association Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers Fire Underwriters’ Laboratories American Concrete Institute National Fire Protection Association National Lime Manufacturers’ Association

Votes rise in Alabama educational amendment returns

Returns from 45 counties show 47 842 for the amendment and 32 829 against with 22 counties estimated to add 6 673 to 1 300. Montgomery leads with 2 007, Jefferson 6 943 in favor, Blount shows strongest opposition in the state.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Educational Department Blount John F. Kelton Lawrence Jefferson Mobile Baldwin Bible Bullock Chambers Cherokee Chilton Colbert Conecuh Dallas Elmore Etowah Franklin Houston Lee Limestone Lowndes Macon Madison Marshall Morgan Perry Randolph Shelby Sumter Talladega Washington Wilcox Winston Autauqua Calhoun Choctaw Clarke Covington Escambia Geneva Hale Jackson Lauderdale Marengo Monroe Pickens Rusell Tuscaloosa Walker

Villa Followers Found In The American Camp

Villa followers have been discovered at the American punitive expedition camp in Mex. They move openly and receive about a dollar a day in American gold. They claim pacific or neutral status and fear Villa’s threat to execute anyone aiding the invaders.

Associated Press Mex Francisco Villa Republic Villa

Alabama Delegates Named for Southern Commercial Congress

Governor Henderson selects 100 Alabama delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress in Norfolk December 12 to 14. Mobile group includes J. M. McAleer and Sidney J. Prince among others. 50 delegates to marketing and farm credits are also named.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Henderson Southern Commercial Congress Norfolk Mobile J. M. McAleer Palmer Pillans Sidney J. Prince Gregory L. Smith T. M. Stevens George J. Sullivan R. V. Taylor John T. Cochrane M. J. McDermott

Valuable meal recovered from fish cannery wastes

Washington officials report that department of agriculture scientists have determined that a valuable meal for feeding cattle and poultry can be recovered from wastes at fish canneries.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Constipation Advice and Diet Tips from an Ad

The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowels while raw fruits especially apples and bananas graham bread and whole wheat products promote movement. It also recommends taking one or two Chamberlain's Tablets after supper for bad constipation.

Chamberlain

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Valley of Mobile Valley of Molle Stearns’ Electric Government England Mexico Church OF Christ John Stuart Mill Hell By David Cory Old Naggetty Nogg Reuney K. Rogge Tick U. S. Bureau OF Standards Cullman Greene Lamar Pike St. Clair Southern Com DR. F. L. Tapia Dauphin Street Britton
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