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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1913
Page
2
Police on Grant Boulevard in Pittsburg report motorists risk death as 120 sticks of dynamite are found along the road. A new cache discovered and Herman Seidman arrested on suspicion of knowledge of a contractor’s magazine theft related to the dynamite.
Jim Pappas a Greek storekeeper at 258 Davis Avenue was arrested Sunday morning charged with keeping an open store on Sunday. He was released on bond for appearance in the recorder s court Monday afternoon.
An advertisement from Maull Bros of St Louis touts Faust Macaroni as a nutritious meat substitute. It claims durum wheat provides high gluten nutrition and asserts a 10c package equals 4 lbs of beef, inviting readers to request a free recipe book.
The Rev. S. P. Speigel state evangelist opened revival services at the First Christian Church with large morning and evening audiences. His Sunday night sermon, Running the Christian Race, drew full attention as he based on Hebrews. Speigel said his wife is seven eighths of the team. Services continue nightly at 7:30 p.m. with a warm public welcome.
J. Levinsohn, 83, was arrested Sunday by Detectives Burch and Pearson and Patrolman John Kruse on selling liquor without a license. Officers allege he sold liquor from a buggy. He was released on bond for appearance in recorder's court Monday afternoon.
A vintage ad promotes Parisian Sage as a hair tonic for children and adults. It claims cleansing the scalp, removing dandruff, stopping itching and hair loss, and making thinning hair appear fluffy and radiant. A 50 cent bottle is offered with a money back guarantee, sold by Van Antwerp & Son.
New York November 24 Comptroller William Sohmer who has been away six months due to illness is returning to Albany but followers say he will resign before year end He has failed health and recently lost the sight of an eye and has not resumed office since his return from abroad.
The Lyric presents the six reel Kleine photo drama The Last Days of Pompeii with continuous shows Sunday and through Monday to Wednesday. A superb Italian company, grand scenery, and a crowd scene of five thousand illuminate the dramatic event on the silent screen. The finale features Lydia dying as Glaucus escapes, with Tosti’s Good Bye played by Mrs Fried’s orchestra.
Edith Thayer headlines Arthur Hamerstein's new comedy opera The Firefly at the Lyric theater on Thanksgiving Day with a large supporting cast led by Maxfield Moree and Bert Wheeler. Seats go on sale Tuesday November 25 at 9 am.
Birmingham representatives Hugh McGregor John W O Neill L H Pennington and Robert Taylor attended the Alabama Good Roads Association convention in Mobile for nearly a full week. They were hosted warmly by Mobile friends including a Saturday luncheon at the Battle House hosted by manager John J Monaghan where speeches were a highlight.
Mayor Pat J. Lyons received a War Department letter praising Mobile city hospitals for caring for injured troops from Fort Morgan Alabama after a train wreck on the Mobile and Ohio railroad on October 19 while en route to the Mississippi Alabama state fair. Adjutant General H O Heistand signed the notice from Washington D C.
EB P Smith says he has not cursed since his mother in law died last August when Judge Chamberlain asks about curses before the assault at his store. Morant and English receive a fine or thirty days hard labor and appeal bond set at 200 each. Price’s robbery case continued until Thanksgiving. Bevins Young Robinson and Fleming plead guilty to gaming and are fined one dollar or ten days.
Mr and Mrs Lee Rudd of Winston Salem NC visit relatives Mr and Mrs M Bauer in Oakdale for several weeks. Mr and Mrs John W Kull of Tampa FL registered at the Cawthon hotel. George A Duffie now in Atlanta GA is at the Cawthon. A F Hutchins Beach hotel Battles AL undergoing treatment improving. S H Penny formerly of Mobilia now Gulfport MS visits Mobilian. Mrs James Hudson convalescent after Providence Infirmary operation to return home Wednesday. L A Turnbull wife and Miss Turnbull of Cleveland OH with others at Battle House en route to Fairhope Magnolia Springs for winter. F C Sythe and wife of Chicora MS in Mobil.
Rev Brooks Lawrence, superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of Alabama, spoke at 11 o clock Sunday morning to a large congregation at the First Baptist church on Government and Bayou streets. He delivered a sermon like address detailing the drink evil with no political references.
Marriage licenses were issued Monday from the probate court to Robert J. Kearns and Hilda Rosalie de Castro, and to William P. McCandless and Edna Agnes Mayher.
Robert Ruffin, a Negro man, was arrested by Patrolmen Drago and Arbo on assault with a knife after allegedly cutting his wife Anna Ruffin in the northern part of the city early Monday. The case is set for the recorder's court Monday afternoon.
J A Drew former state entomologist spoke to the Mobile Horticultural Society on the Satsuma orange. The industry has grown with over a million trees planted in Alabama and Texas, several new bearers in Mobile and Baldwin counties, and a projected crop of about 15 carloads. Research highlights grafting on trifoliata stock, soil and cultivation practices, and pest control efforts targeting white fly, scales, and scab diseases.
The bank pledges welcome to all customers large or small with ample, competent staff ensuring quick and accurate service. It offers free deposit slips and check books and promotes deposit as a safe, credit-building method for handling finances with receipts for payments. Give this business-like policy a fair trial to improve your financial condition.
The YMCA in Mobile lists a two mile course for Thanksgiving Day with start at the YMCA and finish there after a loop through Government Royal Dauphin Broad. Prizes include a gold bronze cup for the winner and cups or medals for places two and three. Open to any amateur in the city with expected entry over twenty and potential record times.
Deputy Sire George Mills of Sheriff Palmer’s force chased down Plummi Howard and George Price after they robbed Leon C. Gilbert of Bay Poplar Lumber Co. at Magazine Point and fired one shot. Howard confessed and named Price, who fired. Mills, with Deputy Stevens, arrested Price. Charged with attempted robbery.
A small launch owned by J. T. Smith lying in the Mobile river at the foot of Eslava was damaged by fire Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The blaze started when gasoline ignited from a spark.
Miami Oklahoma resident Mrs Hannah M Turley recounts how Cardui, the women's tonic, helped a neighbor and herself after years of weakness and painful monthly trouble. She urges others to begin treatment and consult the Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies Advisory Dept for information and a home treatment booklet.
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