Road Duty Controversy Involving County Enumerator
County board meeting reveals Enumerator William McDonough and district officials faced road tax disputes. A writ of arrest was ordered after the enumerator reportedly failed to perform road duty in the precincts of Plateau and surrounding area. Court proceedings referenced as eight cases in the Inferior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Medono Iung
Board of Reved Commissioners
Plateau
Austing
Aganst James
McDonough
County Board
Opening Day Enrollments Rise Across City Schools
Total city school enrollment soared by about 1000 as weather disruptions shifted attendance toWednesday. Kindergarten classes and country schools reported large figures with Barton 700 Yerby 701 Semmes 312 Clark 107 Hassell 385 Marechal 197 Oakdale 452 Leinkauf 600. Jefferson Street site faced rainwater issues improving next day. Overall enrollment near 8500, higher than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Yerby
Semmes
Clark
Hassell
Marechal
Oakdale
Leinkauf
Jefferson Street
Colored and Country Schools
Cowart is jailed on statutory offense charge in county arrest
On complaint by Miss Lizzie Way, Joseph Cowart was arrested Tuesday night by deputy sheriffs and jailed in default of bail to await trial before the inferior criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Way
Joseph Cowart
Inferior Criminal Court
County road tax policy sparks arrest warrants debate
Faced with unpaid road taxes the county board weighs enforcement. Mocked by enumerators 160 warrants issued with only 40 arrests. sheriffs pay transport costs to Mobile when detainees lack funds and are not reimbursed. Since the McDonough incident enumerators fear arrests as the finance committee seeks a resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board
Mobile
McDonough
Salts Salt Cure for Aching Kidneys Advertised
A promotional note claims Jad Salts flush kidneys and relieve bladder issues. It urges four ounces in water each morning to refresh kidneys, ease back pain, and neutralize urine acids, touting ease, safety, and economy.
Alabama WCTU Convention Concludes Thursday
The Alabama WCTU state convention at Government-street Presbyterian Church reports higher attendance. Wednesday featured varied departmental talks on health, education, and temperance led by regional speakers, with Rev. Brooks Lawrence delivering the evening address and the event set to close Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Government-street Presbyterian Church
J. W. Rhinehardt
Whistler
W. C. T. U. Department
Stars and Stripes
H. H. Case
Mobile
D. C. Horsley
Woodlawn
L. F. Ware
Avondale
F. M. Jackson
Birmingham
School Improvement Society
R. L. Faucett
Prattville
L. J. Newcomb-Comings
Fairhope
A. H. Strickland
Union Springs
W. B. Smead
Boaz
C. P. Johnson
Collinsville
Y. M. CA
Florence BE. Atkins
Nashville
Woman Sues Mobile Infirmary For Scalding During Surgery
Attorneys G L and H T Smith sue Mobile Infirmary Association operator of the Mobile Infirmary on Spring Hill Avenue for 10000 damages on behalf of Fannie Tucker. They claim she was scalded by hot water contacting her body during a surgical operation while under anesthesia due to nurse negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. and
H. T. Smith
Law-And-Equity
Mobile_Infirmary Association
Mobile Infirmary
Spring Hill Avenue
Fannie Tucker
Aids Sought to Locate Misses Potter
Postmaster D P Barker received a letter from A E Renaud of Montreal asking help to locate Misses Parmelie and Zenalde Potter once neighbors of the Amiel family. The writer notes the women would now be over fifty and that a registered letter is also addressed to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Barker
A. E. Renaud
Rachel Street
Montreal
Canada
Parmelie
Zenalde Potter
Amiel
Sentences at the inferior court outlined
Judge Chamberlain fined William Ware and Son Mely $50 and costs or twenty days at hard labor. Dave Watts paid $5.56 and costs while Jim Threadill faced $1.00 or ten days. George Clifton’s boat move case led to a jury trial with bond set at $100. Co H Bradford and Sam Olsen were fined $5 or ten days for public drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
William, Ware
Mely
Dave Watts
Jim Threadill
George Clifton
Zimmern Coal Company
Co. H. Bradford
Sam Olsen
Cascarets Promote Quick Digestive Relief
A 10 cent box cascarets promise quick relief from headache biliousness indigestion and sour stomach by cleansing the stomach removing sour fermenting food and excess bile. The product claims to purify bowels overnight with a gentle effect and is suitable for children without gripe or sickness.
Notice of Stockholders Meeting The Hervey Hotel Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Hervey Hotel Co will be held at the Cawthon Hotel in Mobile Alabama on Saturday November 1 1918 at twelve o clock noon. The Berry Bee For So
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Hotel Co
Cawthon
Mobile
Alabama
Berry Bee
Pig Iron Rates and Mobile Industry Competitors
A witness outlines pig iron rate origins and compares Mobile and Alabama foundries. He notes Mobile Pulley and Machine Works as a major consumer, with Henderson Iron Works and Home Industry Iron Works as smaller buyers within 100 miles. Rates to Mobile from Birmingham and other points are lower than to many sawmill towns, while rival Birmingham to Savannah rates reflect differing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snes
Ksbure
Mobile
Alabama, Henderson and Home Industry Iron Works
Ollinger A Es Bee
Henderson Iron Works
Gulf States
Macon
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Augusta
Alabama Iron Works
Home Industry Iron Works
Mobile Pulley and Machine Works
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Mr. de Funiak
Birmingham
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
de Funiak
Chamber of Commerce
Savannah
Pennsylvania
South Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Neww Orleans Board of Trade
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Henderson
Memphis
Montgomery
W. H. Armbrecht
H. G. Barclay
Louisville
Nashville
Ohio
Vicksburg
Jackson
Miss
Tuscaloosa
Taking Toll of Babies in Cold Season
An advertisement emphasizes protecting infants from colds and coughs and keeping Foley's Honey and Tar Compound on hand. It claims the remedy wards off croup bronchial coughs hoarseness and wheezy breathing and notes it is free of opiates and safe for children. Van Antwerp Drug Corp. promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Is Uncle Sam Preparing New Treaty With Japs
Tokyo reports a discussion between Japan and the United States on a possible new commercial treaty. The item notes under standing discussions and emphasizes the potential for improved trade terms between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
United States
Rev Brewster to Represent Mobile at Episcopal Convention
Rev Matthew Brewster D D pastor of Christ's Episcopal Church Alabama delegate will represent Mobile at the general triennial convention of the Episcopal Church of America in New York City. Dr Brewster arrived in New York after two months at his Saluda North Carolina summer home. Gardinne Tucker and John Mitchell may attend only if summoned as delegates. Leading topics include possibly renaming the church to American Catholic Church and pensions for pastors. The United States territories Guam Porto Rico and the Philippines will be represented at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Episcopal Church of America
New York City
Matthew Brewster
D. D
Christ's Episcopal Church
Alabama
Mobile
Brewster
Saluda
N. Ce
New York
Gardinne C. Tucker
St. John’s Church
John E. Mitchell
Bound for Mobile to Help Pick Oranges
John Chisholm a 15 year old runaway from Yonkers N Y is sought by Mobile police He reportedly headed toward Mobile to pick oranges He left Yonkers September 22 6 45 pm was last heard from in Cleveland September 27 en route to the Gulf City He is described as 5 8 or 9 with light long pompadour hair blue eyes pale complexion and thin build A horse bite mark over his right eye identified him He wore a blue serge suit knee pants black stockings black lace shoes a grey flannel shirt and a black tie A heavy silver ring was worn on the middle finger of his right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chisholm
Yonkers
N. Y
Chisholm
Cleveland
Gulf City
Mobile Police Department
Rates and motives behind Mobile pig iron tariff hearing
Testimony questioned why Mobile rates differ from Louisville and Birmingham Montgomery benchmarks. Witness De Funiak argued Mobile stands alone, citing history, competition, and material differences, as officials debated whether lower or higher rates would affect pig iron, cement, and related goods. The hearing adjourned to resume later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. and N
Montgomery
Atlanta
Str
de Funiak
Southern Railway
Chattanooga
Selma
Birmingham-Montgomery
Armbrecht
Mobile
Louisville
Re Fumiak
Mr. Armbrecht
Croxone Claims Quick Relief for Rheumatism and Kidney Ailments
Advert reads that rheumatic pains vanish with Croxone by dissolving uric acid and cleansing inactive kidneys. It asserts relief from rheumatism, kidney and bladder disorders with three daily doses, promising fast results and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Deputy Sheriff Cazalas named special agent for Mobile division
Deputy Sheriff and Jailor Paul Cazalas under Sheriff T. T. Palmer and his father Captain Frank Cazalas has been appointed a special agent for the Mobile division of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, effective October 1. Marriage licenses issued for four couples, and a dissolution certificate filed for Chunchula Farms Company. An anomalous ad noting a young wife prospect appeared on crackers shipped from New Orleans to Mobile, drawing waterfront attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cazalas
T. T. Palmer
Frank Cazalas
Mobile Division
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Krado Street
New Orleans
William Hollis
Mobile
Alabama-New Orleans Transportation Company
Missing 15 year old Claud Denbo sought by police
Police seek Claud Denbo a slim 15 year old boy who vanished from 302 Elmira Street on Wednesday. He wears a tan suit and tan shoes and is described as having light hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Denbo
Elmira Street
Harrises Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charge
Jim Harris and Laura Harris were arrested Wednesday around noon on a complaint by Eloise Guisson who alleges she was beaten. The case will be heard in the police court Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Harris
Laura Harris
Eloise Guisson
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R. O. Harris Grocery CO
G. Hardy Smith
ST. Michael Street Mobile, Ala
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Brooks Lawrence
Seferior Court
Sutton Bros
Sutton
Rev. Brewster
Christ Church
Episcopal Convention
Croxone
Columbia Ice Cream CO
Mobile’s
Dallar Bank
W. C. Showers
Lois Rockwell
F. H. Russ
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Chunchula Farms Company
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86Th Streets
Central Park
Riverside Drive
86Th Street
ELA Acs
California
Fea Mobile Dio-Do
P. Bartlett
G. W. Ely
T. P
First Avenue
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Sunset Central Lines
Houston
Crichton Pine Products CO
BELL
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