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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1915

Page

2

Columbus Knights Gather Sunday at St Matthew's Oakdale

Lee Council No. 8 Young Men's Institute will hold a mass at St Matthew's church Oakdale on Sunday for the faithful to receive holy communion in a body. The event honors deceased members and marks the annual date for communion across the Atlantic Grand Council Jurisdiction. Mass is at 7 o'clock with a breakfast afterward at the rectory.

St. Ithen’s Church Oakdale F.ay A. J Lee Council Young Men's Institute St Matthew's Church Oak Holy Mother Church All Souls

Vitalitas touted for dental use and general vitality

Dentists report Vitalitas useful as an antiseptic and astringent in tooth extractions with gum injury. The liquid, diluted in water, stops bleeding and soothes soreness while aiding mouth health. Advertises Vitalitas as a system cleansing tonic without alcohol, claimed to aid liver kidneys bowels and chronic illnesses. Suttons drug store markets it.

Sutton’s

Birthday Celebration For November Mobile Children

The ITEM congratulates Emma McAtes Lynne de Fleron and William Hatton on their November birthdays each listed with birth year and address invites them to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon tickets mailed Boys and girls born in November urged to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Childreneditor Mobile Item at least two days before their birthday.

Emma C. McAtes W. Eslayva Lynne A. de Fleron Centre St William Hatton Delaware St the Item Empire Theatre

Weather and social notes from Mobile and region

A column reports cooler fronts for Saturday with variable temperatures across cities from Mobile to New Orleans and Durango. It notes rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and a playful tale of a feminine detective using the Twenty Questions game to guess a wedding ring in Mobile society.

Mobile New Orleans Montgomery Palestine Jacksonville Tampa Durango Col Mississippi Pensacola Little Annie

Jady Declares Ring Is Gold Despite Claim

The dialogue shows the Jady insisting her ring is gold not metal while her husband doubts and the foredope hints at colder conditions. She ends by triumphantly asserting her ring’s gold nature despite skepticism.

Jady

Thanksgiving Observed at Plateau Institute

Teachers and pupils at Plateau Institute led by principal Isaiah J. Whitley held a Thanksgiving service with Rev. J. F. Griffin of Metropolitan Church delivering a sermon praising Booker T. Washington and Daniel. He urged gratitude for community rescues and spared lives in recent calamities and the group donated groceries to aging and needy residents.

Plateau Institute Issiah’j. Whitley J. F. Griffin Metropolitan Church Booker T. Washington Daniel Plateau

Settle-Up Week to Be Annual At Mobile Retailers

Mobile's Retail Grocers' Association plans to make settle-up an annual campaign inviting all Mobile stores that do a credit business to join in cleaning overdue accounts. The group believes the effort will benefit both members and the public.

Mobile

Home Merchants Ready to Make Right Defective Purchases

The merchants pledge to correct any errors or defective articles bought by customers. They state a commitment to fair handling and customer satisfaction.

Chilean Ship Carelmapu Wrecked with 25 Lost

Special reports from Victoria B C say the Chilean full rigged four masted iron ship Carelmapu was driven ashore on Vancouver Island and wrecked with about twenty five men lost. The Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Maquinna tried to aid survivors but could not reach the scene and crew were washed overboard and drowned.

Tacoma Wash Ledger Victoria B. C Vancouver Island Canadian Pacific Railway

Local Briefs From Prichard and Surrounding Areas

J C Payne returns from a business trip to Columbus Mississippi. Mrs Archie Hamlet and her young son visit Jacksonville mother Mrs J M Hall. Mrs Dora Sanderson and two sons return home to Washington County after visiting her mother Mrs Sarah Odom. Friends cheer Miss Atilee Crane as she convalesces after a two week illness. Little James Terry, son of Mr and Mrs, remains a referenced name in this Prichard column.

Prichard Ala J. C. Payne Columbus Archie Hamlet Jacksonville J. M. Hall Dora Sanderson Washington County James Terry Mr. and

Mrs Terry Sickness and Moss Point Visit News

Mrs. Robert Terry was taken quite sick on Wednesday morning. Mrs. J. H. Swindull and her sons James Richard John Lewis and Frances and daughter Caroline of Moss Point Mississippi are spending the weekend with Mrs. Swindull’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ss C Holley. Mrs. Woodie Dixon and her little daughter left Tuesday for a week's visit to Montgomery Alabama.

Robert Terry J. H. Swindull James Richard John Lewis Frances Caroline Moss Point

Don’t Throw Trash in Gutters Says Pillans

Commissioner Harry Pillans of Mobile warns residents under Section 945 against casting or depositing ashes leaves or other filth in streets gutters ditches or public places with possible fines.

Pillans Harry Pillans Public Works Mobile

Why Anuric Promoted as Insurance Against Sudden Death

An advertisement claims life insurance underwriters test urine to assess risk and warns of kidney issues such as backache dizziness and sleep disturbance. It urges consulting Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo New York and sending 10 cents for a sample of Anuric with symptoms and a urine sample. It also touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver and bowels.

Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N. Y Anuric Lithia Dr.Pierce

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