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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1915

Page

3

Tombstone maker mixed on cemetery rules in Mobile court

In Mobile, the tombstone maker wagered over cemetery regulations with Officer Delahanty and Recorder Edington. The judge warned regulation of cemeteries, while fines were issued for auto and streetcar mix ups on St Francis Street. James Andrews faced a knife attack charge and is held for investigation.

Edington Mr. Helsing Mobile Mobile’s South J. C.*warner T. A. Seaton St. Francis James Andrews Andrews

Osler on Tuberculosis and Eckman Therapy

The piece cites William Osler from 1892 noting true healing in pulmonary tuberculosis only when lesions show recovery of elastic tissue in sputum and scar formation. It credits Eckman’s Alterative with lime salts aiding healing, suggesting trial unless other treatments already work. notes safety due to lack of opiates or habit forming drugs.

William Osler Regius Oxford Eckman Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Whistler Notes Social Events and Lodge Meeting

Regular meeting of Mechanics Lodge No. 69 I O O F set for Tuesday at 7 pm with C W Tucker to receive initiatory degree. Visitors from Gulf Crest attended a basket dinner and baptism. Oyster supper planned November 19 at Duncan Reading Room to fund reading room operations.

Whistler Ala Mechanics Lodge No. 69 Ivill C. W. Tucker R. Pp. Turner NC. Tew James Rogers T. H. Whitington Lucile Fitzgerald Turlane Barnes Gulf Crest Denny Hinchey Mobile Light and Railroad Company Mobile Prichard Touliminville Samuel W. Kelley Holcombe Kelley Charles H. Crabtree Bayou la Barre J. A. Stauter Bessie Hicks Shelton Hendrix Sarah Elizabeth G. L. Lambeth Altruistic Club

Harbor's New Defender Rifle to Guard Mobile Fort Morgan

A 10 inch rifle will be mounted at Fort Morgan as part of Mobile's harbor defenses. U S engineers completed emplacement work and the gun is expected to arrive within a few days.

Mobile Fort Morgan United States Engineers

Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Highlights Healing Power

Poslam claims intense healing for skin and scalp including eczema acne psoriasis scalp scale and various forms of itch. It markets antiseptic treatment for sores cuts and abrasions and notes Possum Soap provides hygienic antiseptic effects with Poslam. Samples available by sending 4c stamps to Emergency Laboratories New York City.

West 25Th St New York City

Visiting Bankers Arrive Wednesday for Alabama Meet

Officers of the Bank of Mobile announce a two day visit by the National Currency Association of Alabama and other bankers from Alabama and nearby states. Guests will stay at the Battle House and tour the citrus belt, with a coastal river ride arranged through Senator Oscar Underwood and a luncheon hosted by Vice President A L Staples.

Bank of Mobile National Currency Association of Alabama M. J. McDermtt Alabama M. B. Wellborn Federal Reserve Board Atlanta, Ga John H. Parr First National Bank Birmingham Battle House Citrus Belt St. Francis Street Irvington Government Street Loop Hall's Mill Road Mormon Church Pascagoula Road Citrus Hervey Hotel Company Tallapoosa United States Oscar W. Underwood M. J. McDermott A. L. Staples

Circuit Court Session Opens in Monroeville

The circuit court convened Monday morning with Judge Ben T. Turner presiding. A light civil and criminal docket is set including the first degree murder trial of Fed Tate for the killing of Ed Clarke and the robbery trial of Philip Cunningham, with a large crowd in attendance.

Monroeville Als Ben T. Turner Chatam Washington County Fed Tate Ed Clarke Philip Cunningham

Cheerful Givers Society Elects Officers in Prichard

The Cheerful Givers Society of Mrs. Dewitt's crocheting class met at her home and elected Louise Talley as president, Robertha Carswell as vice president, Grace DeVaughn as secretary, Ruth Morris as treasurer, and Frances Linning Eudora Whiteman Evelyn Darley as messengers of beer. The group plans to distribute boxes of sweetmeats and dolls to orphans on Christmas morning and seeks names of all local orphans. The class meets weekly on Tuesday and Friday.

Gracie DeVaughn

A Simple Way to Remove Dandruff

A brief advertisement advises dissolving dandruff with four ounces of liquid arvon from a drug store applied at night to moisten and rub the scalp. Overnight most dandruff vanishes and three or four more applications fully dissolve any traces. It claims itching stops and hair becomes fluffy lustrous glossy and soft.

Adv

Light frost promised again Tuesday night

Weather note sketches a chilly pattern with warnings of light frost Tuesday night. Reports call for sunny patches and varying temperatures from 37 to 52 degrees across Mobile Jacksonville and Phoenix tie for heat in the region.

Mobile Jacksonville Fla Phoenix Ariz Duluth St. Croix Proctor Knott New England New York

Local Notes and Arrivals at Shell Road Community

Afternoon at 3 at Mrs Dewitts for regular work. Mr and Mrs J C Payne of Columbus Miss visiting and now domiciled with sister Mrs C L Hux on Shell Road. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Robert Carswell Thursday 8:30. Epworth League to hold business meeting after prayer meeting. S J Smith family moved to Opp Ala. Mrs W L Hinson returns from Clarke County visit.

Epworth League S. J. Smith Opp Afa W. L. Hinson Clarke County

Plan Monument for Washington

A fundraising nucleus forms to erect a monument to Booker T. Washington founded Tuskegee Institute raised by prominent Black leaders at Emanuel AME Church. Officials plan floral resolutions and memorials with school devotionals and services, as governors praise Washington’s impact.

Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Institute Emanuel A. M H. Roger Williams A. F. Owens Selma University Washington Clarence W. Allen Tuskegee Big Zion Church

Funeral for Dr Henry P Hirshfield Held Monday

Burial of Dr Henry P Hirshfield county coroner occurred Monday afternoon at 3 from the family home 1014 Government street. Delegations from Rescue Lodge Knights of Pythias Mobile Medical Society Knights and Ladies of Honor Fraternal Union Forest Camp Woodmen of the World Fidella Club German Relief Association Beth Zur Lodge B Nai B rith attended. The new Hebrew cemetery received many floral designs. Pallbearers Active Jacob Simon Walter Mitchell Dave S Bauer Ralph G Richard Simon Metzger Sam J Hahn Honorary pallbearers included Dr P J M Acker Dr J Schwarz H W Leinkauf S Haas Henry Hanan Louis Metzger Louis Klein and Alex Bloch.

H. P. Hirshfield Henry P. Hirshfield Government Street Rescue Lodge Knights of Pythias Mobile Medical Society Knights and Ladies of Honor Fraternal Union Forest Camp Woodmen of the World Fidella Club German Relief Association Beth Zur Lodge B’nai B'rith New Hebrew Cemetery Jacob Simon Walter Mitchell Dave S. Bauer Ralph G. Richard Simon Metzger Sam J. Hahn P. J. M. Acker J. Schwarz H. W. Leinkauf S. Haas Henry Hanan Louis Metzger Louis Klein Alex Bloch

Courts Hearings in Law and Equity Docket

Law Side judge Safford Berney grants motion for sale of lands in Ruby Rash versus C J Brown. Chancery Court calendar includes John Solari versus Laura Solari decree pro confesso and several submissions on motions and proofs, with testimony orders in multiple cases.

Courts Law and Equity Court Safford Berney Ruby Rash C. J. Brown Charlie Jordan Mobile Light Railroad Company Octavia Pollard L. J. Knox P. D. Barker McDermott Advertising Service Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith John Solari Laura Solari Cunningham Hardware Company Et al Mary E. Kimball Katherine H. Lowder Washington M. Smith Pro Confesso Allye D. Wolf William Wolf Nellie Crumpton Gussie Valree C. F

CITY COURT JURY DRAWN FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22

Jurors for duty in the city court next week were drawn on Tuesday. The list includes Marion Deakle Richard R Lossing Edward V O Connor Frank E Prendergast Walter A Seabury John H Farmer John J Chadick Walter W Clarke Arthur L Wolfe Sidney Lowenstein Gregory M Luce Murdock M Tillman Adolph Lafargue William H Reynolds Winthrop H Duffee Francis H McConnell Peter Vautrot Geo A King Samuel Earl Clark John Tyler Turner Arnold Bloch Edward Cole Condon Charles E Rabby Martin Nielsen Roy E Roe Lewis MclEan John Cary Garet Van Antwerp Jr William A Thompson William Tillman James H Glennon Warren Deakle Marvin C P Williams Julius G Levy Jesse D Wadsworth Charles Kohl Solomon Rosen Charles E Helter Thomas O Goodbrad William J Benjamin Robert L Padgett Jos R Vernon Augustus George Shelton Byrd John B Emmons Elijah Lee Abbie Deneke Walter C Ernest Charlee Sprinkle John W Steber

Marion Deakle Richard R. Lossing Edward V. O'Connor Frank E. Prendergast Walter A. Seabury John H. Farmer John J. Chadick Walter W. Clarke Arthur L. Wolfe Sidney Lowenstein Gregory M. Luce Murdock M. Tillman Adolph Lafargue William H. Reynolds Winthrop H. Duffee Francis H. McConnell Peter

Ambassador Mettergich Arrives in Istanbul to Assume Duties

The new ambassador to Turkey Count Mettergich arrived in Constantinople to begin his post. He is welcomed by local officials and prepares to present credentials to the Ottoman government.

Amsterdam Turkey Count ” Mettergich Cohsnople

Mi o na Stomach Tablets Promise Quick Relief

Druggists tout Mi o na Stomach Tablets as stopping stomach distress in five minutes by halting fermentation. A 60 cent box is enough to prove relief from heartburn belching heaviness and indigestion. Guaranteed or money back. sold by Van Antwerp's Drug Corporation and other druggists.

van Antwerp Drug Corporation Adv

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Walve Sexton Recorderton W. Helsing Ty Court Magnolia Policeman Delahanty Helsing Policeman Osler S. Royal ST Harbor’s New Defender MAZDA Immons J. Frost Winter Government Conception Montgomery Charles Henderson Institute Mutual Pictures the Queen Theatre H. C. Vaughan Lumber Company van Antwerp Drag Corp Huyler Mobile Gas CO Bell Phone
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