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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
9
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as the cure for dandruff itching and hair loss. It claims one application will enhance hair beauty and immediate scalp relief, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle at drug stores or counters.
John McGuire of North Third Street was brought to Bedford Avenue station by his wife Anna after a dispute over housekeeping. She claimed he struck her and she beat him with a broom. he faced assault charges and was held on $300 bail.
Pittsburg report says Dr Samuel Fruchs, a wealthy physician, is accused by wife Pau line Fruchs of having five female favorites. She claims he lavishes money and attention on them and that each believes she is the only one. The doctor denies the allegations. Also includes testimonial praise for Foley Kidney Pills from H M Beatty of Little Rock.
P B Travis junior special agent of the South Eastern Underwriters Association with headquarters at Montgomery has received a promotion. He will leave Friday with his wife to take the position of special agent for the Florida rating and inspection bureau based in Jacksonville. He will travel throughout Florida.
City Commissioners Schwarz Lyons and Pillans denied any definite selection of Frank W. Crenshaw as chief of police to succeed Chief Walsh. They said no agreement or election had been made and officials may serve until October 7 with successors elected later. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at noon.
A 1912 advertisement touts RHEUMA as a permanent cure for rheumatism with a customer testimonial from C. B. Lanham. It promotes a money back guarantee and a 60 cent bottle. The Crown presents today The Guckoo Clock a touching seafaring story from the Reliance Company.
A Johnson City dispatch reports B. Hensley seventy six a prominent and wealthy man shot and killed after a dispute over a note. His nephew fled to jail where he was lodged. The incident has stirred strong public feeling in the area.
General James G. Holmes, whose Church Street home near Hamilton was entered two months ago with jewelry stolen and later recovered, informs Sheriff T. T. Palmer that he has received a subpoena to testify before the grand jury. He states he must be paid mileage to appear, to assist in convicting the prisoner.
Sealed proposals are invited by Mobile County Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners for a one story brick and hollow tile hospital for the Poor Asylum. Bid must include a two percent certified check and a one third bond of contract. Plans available at Judge of Probate or Hutchisson Denham offices. Bids due October 8 191%.
A seven member committee led by Joseph C. Rich will investigate all port charges at Mobile. The study will compare towage pilotage docking shifting loading and other fixed costs with other gulf and Atlantic ports to determine if charges are higher here. The committee operates at its own pace and may seek shipping input.
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