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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1913

Page

5

Fertilizer Rate Hearing Set By Alabama Railroad Commission

Montgomery Alabama November 27 Nothing delayed the fertilizer rate hearing slated for Monday with the railroad commission preparing to review Alabama rates to match the Mobile and Ohio line. The session follows a two month delay and includes discussion of the Central of Georgia wreck near Clayton and county visitations by Associate Commissioner Julian.

Montgomery Ala Railroad Commission Alabama Mobile and Ohio Central of Georgia Railway Clayton Charles Henderson Edgar B. Kay Frank N. Julian

Salts for Kidney Flush Misleading Health Claims

An advertisement touts four ounces of rad Salts or Jad Salts as a cure to cleanse sluggish kidneys and stop bladder irritation. It promises rapid relief from back pain dizziness and urinary issues by flushing acids and waste, urging daily use before breakfast.

Divorce Granted on Reno Letter in Odd Case

Justice Giegerich awarded an interlocutory divorce to Charles Dwight Folsom after a letter from his wife Florenz written in Reno on February 27 confessed love for another. She said she preferred Gus Williams, a Nevada ranchman, despite noting her affection for Folsom and his gentle nature.

New York Giegerich Supreme Court Charles Dwight Folsom Williams, Folsom, and Strauss Folsom Florenz Folsom Reno

Echoes of Lacy's Defalcation Resurface in Bank Claims

In Montgomery on November 27, lawyers submitted pleadings to Judge Gaston Gunter in the state cases against banks over about $200 000 tied to Theo Lacy's defalcation. Only one case was heard as a test. ruling pending.

Montgomery Ala Theo. Lacy State Convict Department Gaston Gunter Lacy Gunter

Acts Quickly On Theft Complaint

Chief Field Deputy Dennis Lynch and George Mills arrested Willie Barnett and Henry Lewis within twenty four hours after a string of home burglaries in Prichard area. Sheriff T T Palmer commended the officers for their rapid action and the recovery of stolen property.

Field Dennis Lynch George Mills Prichard Plateau Willie Barnett Henry Lewis T. T. Palmer Lynch Mills

Southern Railway to suspend operations five minutes Friday

Atlanta, Nov 27. The Southern Railway will suspend all operations for five minutes at 11 oclock Eastern time Friday to honor W. W. Finley, late president of the road. Trains halt, shops idle, and telegraph and signal systems down. offices closed 11 to noon and building entrances draped in black for 30 days.

Atlanta Southern Railway Road W. W. Finley Washington E. H. Coapman Southern

Fire damages three houses from defective flue on Augusta Street

A Wednesday night fire at 440 Augusta Street caused about 600 dollars in damage. A defective flue sparked the blaze, damaging a nearby house on both sides and forcing responses from fire companies 1, 5, 6, and 7. The affected homes were owned by Mrs Eastburn and Lee Giblin and were occupied by A D Knight Ed Shaffer and Mrs Eslava. Most of the loss came from water damage.

Augusta Street Box 35 Canal and Wilkinson

Court suit seeks $200 for dog killed by truck

J W Courtney files in law and equity court seeking $200 damages from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation for loss of a dog allegedly killed by a motor truck on October 30 last.

J W. Courtney Law and Equity van Antwerp Drug Corporation

Fights $72 Judgment in Chancery Court Action

Through his attorneys Jacob J Hauser filed an injunction application in the chancery court to restrain Filey and Company of Chicago Illinois from enforcing a $72 judgment plus costs obtained in the Inferior Civil court. Hauser says he does not owe the claim and never had a chance to present a meritorious defense.

Jacob J. Hauser Chancery Court Filey and Company Chicago Ill Hauser

Contagious Christianity Emphasized By Rev Spiegel

The Rev. Mr Spiegel, Christian evangelist, urged revival attendees to spread Christianity like a contagion at the Christian Church. He said three traits are needed: cheerful, consistent, and confessing Christians, with revival services held nightly at 7 30.

Mr. Spiegel Christian Church Jesus Christas

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