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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1916

Page

7

Market roundup shows steady cotton and grain quotes

Cotton closed firm with middling at 18.00 and a 50 point gain on the day. The market reports upper and lower limits, with specific bid and close figures for various grades. Grain and provisions prices are listed, including wheat No 2 red around 1.57, corn No 2 yellow near 0.89, oats and rye values, and hay and lard prices. Savannah notes turpentine firm at 43.5c and resin quotes across grades with receipts listed.

Iber Ember Sarg Savannah

Cotton market closes steady with mixed bale prices reported

The listing shows middling and ton figures with prices around 16.15 to 17.03 and bale sales around 1,400. Notes indicate steady closes for various classes, with values such as 16.66 and 16.92 appearing in the table. The fragmentary OCR suggests general market stabilization without dramatic shifts.

Cece Lere Tao

Liverpool Cotton Spot Declines and Futures Tick Up

Cotton spot in Liverpool remains steady with good middling at 9.638 pence per pound and mid 9.43 while sales reach 10,000 bales. No receipts reported. Futures show slight increments across front-month pairings from October to June, with backward-looking unsettled terms.

Liverpool Ctober

New York Stock List Highlights Broad Market Notes

A dense list of stock quotes across major firms and industries. Notable prices include Bethlehem Steel 560, United States Steel 117 3-4, U S Rubber 61 1-8, Chicago Milwaukee St Paul 96 1-38, American Tobacco 221 1-8, and Southern Pacific 1973-4.

New York Allis Chalmers American Beet American Can American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Cotton Oil American Smelting American Sugar Amer. Tel Tel American Tobacco American Zinc Anaconda Copper Atchison Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Chesapeake& Ohio Chicago Mil, & St. Paul R. I. & Pacific Ry Consolidated Gas Crucible Steel Erie General Electric Great Northern Pfd Great Northern Ore Ctfs Illinois Central Inter. Merc. Mar Ctfs Kansas City Southern Louisville & Nashville Liggett & Myers Lorillard Co Maxwell Motors Mexican Petroleum de Central Leather Kennecott Copper Corn Products Missouri Pacific National Lead New York Central N. Y N. H. & Hartford Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Reading Rep. Iron & Steel Seaboard Air Line Sloss-Shef. Steel & Iron Southern Pacific Southern Railway Pfd Studebaker Corporation Tennessee Copper Texas Co Union Pacific United Fruit United States Rubber U.S. Smith and Ring United States Steel Virginia War, Chem Wabash Pfd Western Union Westinghouse Electric

Body of Unknown Negro Found Drowned in Chickasabogue Creek

The body of an unknown Negro man, about 40, was found drowned in Chickasabogue creek Monday. Coroner George A. Thomas viewed the scene and rendered a verdict of drowning. The man wore blue pants under overalls and had a large hole in the back of the head. A witness named John Liowell reported seeing a man jump from Chickasabogue creek bridge to avoid a southbound train last Wednesday.

Chickasabogue Creek George A. Thomas John Liowell Chickasa Bogue Creek Bridge

Burial of Mrs Frances Fleanor Pollard

The funeral for Mrs Frances Fleanor Pollard was held at 11 o clock from her residence at Joachim and St Anthony streets. Rev A G Richards of Trinity church and Rev Matthew Brewster of Christchurch conducted the services. Interment followed in Magnolia cemetery with pallbearers Wyndham Lyons Maury Lyons Harris Vaughn Winthrop Hallett Tom Foster H Mc Clelland James R Hagan and Marshall Highley and honorary pallbearers Dr A Mohr Samuel Marston J F Ross Sr and Dr F C Sherard.

Fannie E. Pollard Frances Fleanor-Pollard Joachim and St. Anthony Streets A. G. Richards Trinity Church Matthew Brewster Christchurch Magnolia Cemetery Wyndham Lyons Maury Lyons Harris Vaughn Winthrop Hallett Tom Foster

Death of Miss Mary Henry Sampson in Wilcox County

Miss Mary Henry Sampson aged 14 of Claerne Wilcox County Alabama died Monday at 4 30 AM at the home of her niece Mrs J W Wilcox 221 12 Old Shell Road after a long illness She is survived by one sister Mrs R A Savage three nieces Mrs John W Murrell Mrs R M Dodge and Mrs J W Wilcox one nephew H P Savage and other relatives.

Mary Henry Sampson Cla’ 9Rne Wilcox County Alabama J. W. Wilcox R. A. Savage John W Murrell R. M

Mrs Henrietta Adams Prewitt Dies After Illness

Mrs Henrietta Adams Prewitt wife of Mr David Prewitt of Ozark Alabama died Sunday after a week long illness. Funeral held Monday at 11 at Midway. She is survived by six children four sisters Miss Harrietta Adams Massolina Adams Mrs Richard D Lundy of Mobile and Mrs Louis Davison of Oakdale Louisiana and three brothers Q S Adams of Bir-

Henrietta Adams Prewitt David Prewitt Ozark Ala Midway Prewitt Spencer Adams North Ann Street Harrietta Adams Massolina Adams Richard D. Lundy Mobile Louis Davison Oakdale Q Ss. Adams Bir

Investments reveal huge banker gathering at dawn

A report notes the Investments of America gathering drawing about 05,000 bankers. President Aklin of New York presided as the event opened today with remarks on finance and growth.

America Aklin New York

Eberlein Chosen Grand Jury Foreman in City Court

The October term grand jury of the city court convened Monday at noon with Judge O J Semmes appointing George Eberlein foreman. The twelve day session runs to October 14 with Deputy Sheriff A Z Oberhaus named bailiff and a roster of local citizens serving as jurors.

O. J. Semmes George Eberlein William Scott Larkin P. Phillips Theodore Robert Deakle Coden Walter Weaver Delchamps Station Robert Fields Grand Bay Augustus George Georgetown George Madson Wiley Denmark Citronelle W. G. Demony Leonard J. Kron William F. Laird Lester Dodden Willie Broadus Edwin FE. Colburn Oliver T. Arnold Cornelius W. Vink Mobile Hubbard F. Ward Wilmer A. Z. Oberhaus

Ragan Loses 2 to 0 to Alexander in baseball game

In the third inning Boston’s Gowdy flied out as Ragan, on defense, was put out by Niehoff to Luderus. Egan started a double play by tagging Killifer at first. Philadelphia’s Alexander was retired by Maranville to Keneschy as Paskett and Byrne reached on a Stock single and walk, with Whitted lining out to Snodgrass. No runs scored in the frame.

Boston Gowdy Niehoff Ragan Luderus Snodgrass Stock Philadelphia Alexander Maranville Kenetchy Paskett Byrne Whitted

Boston and Philadelphia Scoreless Fourth Inning Action

In the fourth inning Maranville reached on a fielder’s choice to Whit ted. Niehoff threw out Wilhoit. Konetchy singled as Stock mishandled. Smith forced Konetchy and Byrne to Niehoff. No runs. For Philadelphia Cravath and Luderus were retired by Konetchy and Niehoff, with Smith making the final out.

Boston Maranville Whitted Niehoff Wilhoit Konetchy Smith Byrne Ladelphia Cravath Luderus

Fifth Inning Recap With Philadelphia Scoring Play

In the fifth inning Boston retired Chapelle on a fly out and Egan struck out as Killifer doubled for Philadelphia. Alexander sacrificed, Ragan's throw kept Killifer safe at third, Killifer scored on Byrne's sacrifice, and Egan threw Stock out. One run.

Boston Chapelle Paskert Egan Killifer Gowdy Philadelphia Alexander Ragan Smith Byrne Konetchy Stock

Baseball scoreboard notes from Boston Philadelphia game

In the sixth inning Boston retired Ragan on a high fly to Killifer. Maranville fouled out to Kenethy. No runs. Philadelphia also had Whitted out, Maranville to Kenetchy. Cravath struck out, Luderus flied to Snodgrass. No runs.

Boston Byrne Ragan Snodgrass Killifer Maranville Whitted Philadelphia Kenetchy Cravath Luderus Snodgrass

Seventh Inning Shuffle Highlights Silence on Runs

In the seventh inning at Boston, Withoit out, Alexander to Luderus. Konetchy out, Niehoff to Luderus. Byrne threw out Smith. No runs. Philadelphia sees Niehoff fly to Snodgrass. Killifer and Alexander both struck out.

Boston Withoit Alexander Luderus Konetchy Niehoff Byrne Smith Philadelphia Snodgrass Killifer

Incomplete Eighth Inning Misplay Dictates Scoreline

In the eighth inning Boston batsmen Chapelle and Connelly made outs, Collins reached on a fumble by Stock, Magee was retired, and Philadelphia swapped pitchers with Alien and Blackburn. Paskert singled and advanced on Byrne sacrifice, Stock flied out, Paskert stole second, Whitted fouled out, leaving the frame unsettled as no run was scored.

Boston Chapelle Paskett Connelly Egan Niehoff Collins Gowdy Stock Magee Ragan Byrne Philadelphia Alien Blackburn Fitzpatrick Paskert Smith Konetchy Thire Whitted

Snodgrass Out, Niehoff In as Phillies Win

Boston: Snodgrass out. Niehoff to Luderus. Niehoff also threw out Maranville. Wilhoit was safe on a hit to short but forced out at second. Stock to Niehoff on Konetchy’s grounder. Final score: Philadelphia 1, Boston 0.

Boston Snodgrass Niehoff Luderus Maranville Wilhoit Stock Konetchy R. H. EB. Hoste Philadelphia

Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr. Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as relief for stuffed heads and chest congestion. It claims glycerine glycerin and antiseptic tar loosen phlegm and ease breathing, suitable for children and adults. price listed as 26 cents.

Shindy Miikea Bell

Freda to Sail for Fort in Lower Bay

The Russian ship Touchéd is set to proceed to the lower bay during the day while Freda prepares for sea and awaits sailing orders there. Ellis of United Fruit arrives in the city with a cargo of 30,000 banana bunches.

Ellis United Fruit Company

Alamo Reach Port With Freight and Passengers

The Mallory line steamer Alamo arrived at the harbor Sunday and is docked at the Mallory piers. She will depart Tuesday morning after loading cargo.

Mallory Line Mallory Piers

Nord America Arrives in Lower Bay. Heads to Turner-Hartwell Docks

The Ward line steamer Nord America reached the lower bay this morning and is due to reach the city on Tuesday. It will dock at Turner-Hartwell docks to load Mallory line cargo for the Mallory line.

Ward Line Nord Amerika Lower Bay Turner-Hartwell Docks Mallory Line

Vessels Docks Shifts as Repairs Continue at Gulf Pry Docks

The tank barge Magnolia was released from Gulf Pry Docks on Sunday after repairs. The bark Duncraig moved from the stream to Pinto docks to start work. The schooner Lizie E Dennison remains in dry dock pending maintenance.

Magnolia Gulf Pry Duncraig Pinto Docks Lizie E. Dennison

Clara Scott Sails Tuesday for Key Francis Cuba

The schooner Clara under Captain C. Scott departs Tuesday carrying lumber for Key Francis Cuba. The vessel was dismasted in the lower bay during the July 6 storm, then repaired here and reloaded before departure.

Clara Scott Clara C. Scott Key Francis Cuba Scott

Many Cases Monday in Inferior Criminal Court

Alonzo Small was sentenced to eighty days hard labor for assaulting Lucille Palmer and presenting a pistol at Estelle Logan. Tom Flinn received ten days in jail for stealing a blanket from the Southern Hotel. The case against W Crooke for unlawful and malicious injury to an animal was continued until October 7. Complainant Charles Lewis alleges the defendant killed a valuable hog. Several defendants, including Calvin Hopkins James Witherspoon Pick Shine John Dawkins Charley Parnell John Wright and Mose Parnell were fined or jailed for gaming.

Alonzo Small Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Small Lucille Palmer Estelle Logan Tom Flinn Southern Flinn W. Crooke Charles Lewis Springhill Calvin Hopkins James Witherspoon Pick Shine John Dawkins Charley Parnell John Wright Mose Parnell

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court

The following licenses were issued from the probate court fonday White Louis Seelbach and Daisy A Peck William Albert Foehl and Myrtle Laventa Eglin.

Probate Court Fonday Louis Seelbach Daisy A. Peck William Albert Foehl Myrtle Laventa Eglin

Clear Bad Skin From Within With Dr King Pills

Pimples and muddy complexions blamed on blood impurities. Dr King s New Life Pills claim to purify the system with a mild laxative effect. A morning bowel movement follows a night dose. Available at your druggist for 25 cents.

Dr. King

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