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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
4
In Fort Worth Texas on November 13 the process of selecting jurors for John Beal Sneed’s second trial for the killing of Captain Al Boyce moved slowly. Only two of the first 200 veniremen were accepted as jurors, with most challenges and delays extending the potential jury pool for the week.
Rev Father E C de la Moriniere of Spring Hill faculty will lecture on Ham at month end to benefit Spring Hill athletic work. Spring Hill alumni will meet Friday night at an announced location to finalize lecture arrangements. George A Nelson of New Decatur is in town for the land congress with his wife discussing his property venture and booster plans.
The Lady Maccabees announce a regular meeting on Thursday night November 14 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend as important business must be transacted.
Edward Hare, general manager for the southern district of Blaugas Company with Atlanta headquarters, arrived in the city last night and conferred with local manager Fred Rhen. Hare formerly lived in Mobile and was greeted warmly by friends here.
The fifth anniversary character ball takes place this evening at German Relief Hall. Committees include chairman W. F. Newson and members R. C. Mayson Charles Whardt J. A. Cleveland and L. Atchison. Reception committee lists G. L. Cleveland A. Abrams L. Donahue and P. Binzer. Young ladies will be in musk and music by the Sunset Orchestra.
The chief of police, filed with Mayor Laz Schwarz today, notes forty six prisoners confined at the police station, marking the lowest total in many months.
Mayor Schwarz, head of the Boys' Club, reports new support as fifteen subscribers pledge yearly gifts to fund ongoing maintenance of the institution.
In Gulfport Mississippi the jury found for the defendant in the C A Simpson vs Rolf Seeberg Co case. Simpson sought twenty thousand dollars. this was the third trial, with a prior mistrial and a second verdict for Simpson of fifteen hundred dollars. Attorney J H Webb of Mobile represented Seeberg Company.
Local advertisement touts Schimpfs Place as the only in town serving high quality meals with transparency as diners can see what they eat before it is cooked. The copy emphasizes assurance of top quality in the city.
George M. Cohan comedy Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford will be staged at the Theatre for one night on Thursday November 14. It has secured the longest New York run for a straight comedy and is praised as Cohan’s best work. Prototypes of Wallingford appear in many forms, with the audience drawn to the clever con artist. Seats are now on sale.
Gus Hill presents Bud Fisher's Mutt and Jeff at the Mobile Theatre Friday and Saturday with a bargain matinee Saturday. About forty five performers deliver the season’s top attraction, boasting box office records from New York to Chicago and dazzling costumes and catchy music. Seats go on sale Thursday.
Joyous scenes as the comedy performers thrill crowds with lively stunts. The Fanthons deliver the best act since the season's start, earning hearty applause. Three shows nightly at 8, 7 45 and 9 15 p m with a special Saturday matinee for children.
Henry C Toenes died at his Mobile home after a brief illness. Born in Kirchdorf Germany July 29 1885 he came to Mobile in 1858 and worked in groceries until death. Survived by widow and three sons H E EB O and H G Toenes. He helped build the German Lutheran church and served on the vestry of toofarch.
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock the funeral of Mrs Martha Russell took place from St. John s Episcopal church with very large attendance. Very Rev G C Tucker conducted the service. The remains were laid to rest in Magnolia cemetery and many floral designs were placed on the tomb. Pallbearers were Henry Caton Robert Lockler William Lockler Sr Willie Reese Walter Reese and William Locker.
Thomas Burke age 78 a native of Ireland died Tuesday at the Hannon Home on Monterey street after a lingering illness. He lived in Mobile for years and is survived by a daughter Mrs Owen Wing and other relatives. The funeral was held this morning with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Howard Douglass died last Sunday at Black Mountain North Carolina. Funeral services were conducted at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of his brother Hartwell Douglass 1318 South Perry Street Montgomery Rev Stuart McQueen officiated Many floral designs accompanied the body Honorary pallbearers were George Vaughn Jim McPhillips Kitez Henry D Long Scott Sayre W B Davidson all of Montgomery Active pallbearers were E K Wilkinson Birmingham C O Nelson W A Kayle L B Farley Dr Robert Goldthwaite John Hastings George Jones W B Howard all of Montgomery
The Alabama railroad commission kept a rate hearing in session with substantial evidence presented. The gathering drew many prominent out of town attorneys and is expected to continue for several days.
Jake Wells headlined a vaudeville night at the Lyric drawing another full house. Mise Hathaway's trained monkeys provided comic acts while children and adults filled the audience, enjoying the bustling stage show.
The interment of Mrs. Elizabeth F. Turner occurred Tuesday afternoon at Magnolia Cemetery with floral tokens on the grave. The funeral service was held at 3 o'clock from 407 North Hamilton street, conducted by Rev. Father Iénry of St. Patrick's Church. Pallbearers included C. C. Moore, J. P. Moore, Edward Leach.
In Starkville on November 12 the Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College reports peace after a walkout by seven striking students. Two hundred twenty five students answered roll call at the chapel and many may return under conditions. Parents negotiate for readmission as new applicants likely fill vacancies. The dispute began Saturday when a faculty order barred talk between certain male and female students except in class.
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound from Van Antwerp Drug Corp Mobile for kidney and bladder weakness. It claims the remedy cleanses kidneys and bladder, relieves symptoms like scalding and frequent urination, and restores energy and skin tone. Price listed as $1 per bottle, available by mail order in Mobile.
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