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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1913

Page

11

Estate inventory records Goss Print Press founder’s assets

The inventory filed in court lists Jacob Walser as president of Goss Print Press Company with an estate valued at 1,151,577. Widow Mrs Sarah, daughter Mrs Lizzie Walter, son Joseph Walser, grandson Walser Hawtin, and Sue Walser of Madison, Wis., are heirs. Main asset is 631,000 in common stock. real estate 191,500. bank balances 56,960. debts owed 29,053.

Goss Print Press Company Sarah Lizzine Walt North Central Austin Joseph Jacob Walser Washington Boulevard Walser Hawtin Lafayette Parkway Sue Walser Madison Wis Oss Otes Schildhastan Standard Trust and Savings Bank Press Company Idaho Irrigation, Gravitygation and Power Company Theorth Carolina Public Service Courier Publishing Morrill Orchard Goss Printing Press Company London England Ioche Jacob Walser

Progressive businessman wins Walk-Over prize in Mobile

Mr Bell, youngest Walk-Over manager in Mobile, received a top cash prize for the greatest year to year sales increase among Walk-Over stores nationwide. He also won the cost efficiency prize as the company lauded Mobile's business conditions and future prospects.

Mobile Bell Compa

Few Big Cases On Docket For Week In Mobile Court

The Mobile city court docket for the week lists few major actions. Embezzlement charges against J Edward Jones, once connected with a suit club, are among the notable items along with three prohibition cases and a liquor license violation. The week’s calls include multiple assaults, embezzlements, adulteries, and weapon offenses across Monday to Friday with several defendants named.

Mobile J. Edward Jones Frank Young Austin Fincher Joe Chatham Willie Moore George Bolton G. D. Hendricks Lula Bowling Edward J. Sweeny John Long Claude Edwards Clarkie Bride

Salvation Army Plans Free Christmas Dinner Baskets

Salvation Army officers organize a free Christmas dinner in Mobile, offering 200 baskets feeding six people each. Recipients may register at the corps office, 212 Conti Street, with the officers ensuring no case is neglected.

The Salvation Army Mobile Conti Street

Real estate transfers dominate suburban deals of the week

A weekly list shows numerous property transfers across Mobile area parcels including Springhill Avenue near Catherine water and multiple lots. Transactions feature buyers such as J. W. Dossett, John Ormerd, Victor L. Brown, Alfred Bates and many others, with prices ranging from $1 to several thousand dollars.

Opie Spring Hill Avenue Catherine Water J. W. Dossett Andrews See John Ormerd Nelletana Whistler Jordan Powell Theopolus Pope Com Orchard Victor L. Brown Edw W. Johnson S. R J. A. Townsend Alfred Bates Sarayam Freddie Wimlin Prichard Emmett A. Connell John F. Connell Laura H. Kindler Alice V. Henderson Western Annex Ben Little Irwin C. McRae Lucinda Smith I. .C. McRae eJoe Little N. Mobile F. Dulany Hamilton N. Madison Grand Bay Land Co Son. Land Sales Co E. G. Rike Geo. Russell Reed J. M. Pratt Wm. Shock J. A. Jones Wilson's Philomena Chastang J. M. van Dusen Mar Hall

MASSING TROOPS ON THE BORDER

United States forces tighten on El Paso with 3000 troops ready as naval movements unfold at Vera Cruz. reports of Chihuahua battles, evacuations from Monterey, and British waiver in Mexican waters accompany the border buildup.

International News Service Washington el Paso Vera Cruz War Navy Departments State Department War Department Arizona Juarez Chihuahua Huerta Monterey Laredo United States Bryan Mexico Indiana Texas Colorado Christopher Cradock Fletcher Christopher

Instructor Moore Quits Army Service

Special to The Item Bert Moore a U S Army instructor stationed in Alabama will quit his post and return home according to a Montgomery dispatch reported November 29.

Moore Montgomery Ala Bert Moore Alabama

Fragmentary Proverb Noting Wants Versus Needs

A scrambled line suggests a proverb about desires driving change and a traveling man who avoids conflict over hotel meals. The passage reads as a stray cultural note with no clear event or person identified.

Building Permits Issued This Week In City

The city office reports permits for several new structures and repairs. Owners include Mrs Mary Somerville for a cottage on Washington avenue, and Mrs A C Clarke for two cottages on Beauregard. Other projects cover a frame cottage on Chestnut Street, a three room Elmira cottage, a church building on Hercules, and a motion picture theatre on Dauphin street with values from 100 to 2000 dollars.

Mary Somerville Washington Avenue Hurtel Street Robert H. Lewis Chestnut Street A. C. Clarke Beauregard Conception Foreman and Meador Elmira Scott Streets Colored Church Hercules Live Oak Hickory Co. J. Adams Texas Michigan Avenue J. B. Webster Dauphin Street Annie Clarke Io Iton Street Earle

Property Transfers and Deeds Across Dallas Area

Legal notices record transfers of property involving Keller Dunham Dorsey Lane Tartt Broadus Doyle Harris and Steely in sections 35 36 T4 R2W SE Warren Elmira streets and adjacent parcels with nominal sums and specific lot dimensions. Transactions include half and quarter acre parcels along with 150 dollar and 5 dollar payments and other consideration.

Sam Penney Mattie L. Brouder Crary J.F. Eggers Margaret O'Connor Park Place Andrew Strauss Claud Earl Martin & Huet Connelly Jr Geo. Russell Walberg Seeberg Reed S. R J.B. Beck Lamberts Espejo Carrie Baumhauer Jno W. Thomas Basil Chastan FL. & Tr. Co Richard Morris City Bank & Tr. Co Mobile Farm Land Co Oliver W. Gage Lillie M. Adams SS. Springhill Ave E. Catherine Minnie J. Moore Frances E. Moore N. Dauphin EB. Semmes Grand Hay Land Keller Texas E. Dunham Benj. F. Lane Mary E. Lane Same Henry Dorsey Jere Austill Houston Dublin Grover A. Taylor Mary F. Tartt W. Cedar Delaware Roe Broadus P. J. Doyle Mollie Harris Warren and Elmira Streets A. M W. Warren Garchian

Curse of Bigness Says Brandeis on Railroads

International News Service reports Louis Brandeis, investigating the Frisco and New Haven cases, blaming interlocking directorates and flashy manipulation for bankruptcy risks. He calls bigness a curse that harms efficiency and stockholders' interests in major railroads.

International News Service Washington Frisco New York, New Haven & Hartford Louis R. Brandeis Boston Brandeis Masachusetts New Haven United States Frisco Is A Signal Instance of the Curse of Bigness,” Said Mr. Brandeis Oth Roads Benjamin F. Yoakum Yoakum

President Wilson Watches Army Navy Game in Nonpartisan Spirit

President Wilson attended the Army Navy game in New York as a nonpartisan observer. He sat with Army and Navy officials, remarked he would not favor either side, and watched Navy gain a late lead before Army surged ahead. He visited the theatre that evening and returned to Washington late at night.

International News Service New York Wilson United States Army Polo Ground Navy West Point Annapolia Eleanor B. M. House John Wilson Cary Grayson Garrison Secretary of the Navy Daniels Annapolis Martin H. Glynn Kline Fitzgerald Goldsborough Maryland el House Keys Bald Pate Astor Theatre Washington Gog

Simplified spelling and its pace in orthography

A note on spelling reform argues that simplified spelling is not advancing notably faster than other orthographic changes. The discussion contrasts competing trends and considers whether simplification will gain traction among writers and readers.

Women to March on White House in Suffrage Push

Washington November 29 delegates of the National Woman Suffrage Association plan to march to the White House next week to press President Wilson on a record on suffrage. A delegation of 100 led by Miss Jane Addams arrives with about 70 supporters from New York and elsewhere. Meetings begin Monday with Dr. Anna Howard Shaw presiding, joined by Miss Carey Thomas and Miss Eisie Hill among others.

International News Service Washington Delo Gates Butfra Wilson Cage Congress Jane Addams York Anna Association Carey Thomas Lege League Eisie Hill Helen King Robinson Colorado

Man With Long Prison Past Tries Theft to Return to Pen

Kentucky Kansas inmate Standford Crouch, 69, confessed to stealing a horse from Rush and asked to be jailed after serving six terms in penitentiaries. The owner refused to prosecute, but Crouch stated he lived too long in prison and has no home or friends, insisting confinement is his only lodging.

Bowling Green Kentucky Kansas Standford Crouch MayNeal Rush Agaid Refu Crouch Op 0 Mae The Pen

Real Estate and Insurance Services Announcement

On and after December I will be engaged in the Real Estate and Insurance business at 75 St. Michael St. 2nd east of Royal street, where I will be pleased to serve my friends and patrons.

Rea St. Michael St Royal Street

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Waller Estate Goss Printing Press Co Wealth Moore's Carvers John P. Pitts J. Ed. Jones Court City Coupe St. Stephens East Broad North South Carolina St Bath East Garnett Ave Old Shell Road Morrill & L Bailey's Farm Mobile Court House Mertz Station Lamieyine and Nashville Railroad Grand Bay Edward M. Bailey Dauphin Bell Phone Rhncra John Albert Wetzel City Bank White House Ieee N. L. Vickers Top Mobile Southern Realty Co ST. Francis Street Thames & Batre Insurance and Real Estate Jackson Street Luling Street Catherine St N. L. Vickers Fire Insurance Title Insurance Wak Capital
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