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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1913

Page

2

Somers system debated at Mobile mass meeting

A Wednesday mass meeting under the rat Commerce and means committee aims to promote tax assessment equalization via the Somers system. Leslie Taylor, Houston official Pastoriza ally, and Walter B. Sweeting of the Manufacturers' Ap sisal Company will speak. a band will perform as attendees hear further support for the plan.

Roxy Rat Commerce Wats Leslie Taylor Ways Iissioner Pastoriza Houston Mobile Somers Mobile County Chamber of Commerce and Means Atince Taylor Ways and Means Walter B. Sweeting Apsisal Company Ways Means Missioner Pastoriza New Orleans Contem

Doans Kidney Pills Hero Testimony Featured in Ad

A reader letter from I Malone of Mobile Alabama praises Doans Kidney Pills for relieving kidney symptoms. The testimonial notes quick action after using pills bought at Van Antwerp's Drug and mentions Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole U S agents.

I. Malone St. Mobile Ala Doan van Antwerp Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo York United Aftar Dean

For Rent New Stores in Dan Shin and Cedar Streets

Modern up to date stores located at N W Dan Shin and Cedar Streets. Large, well lighted spaces suitable for any business. Finishing touches complete and ready for occupancy. Moderate rent.

N. W. Danshin Cedar Sts

Plans alleged for arms shipment from Mobile to Mexico

A report from Mobile details an alleged secret expedition to move arms and ammunition by sea to Mexico, with a trainer named Ganora described as a tall dark-haired man. Mexican officials sought Ganora and a yacht carrying Mexican nationals caused local alarm before vanishing.

Itynas Beng Chita Sheatal Sigs Mobile Gulf Mopile Huerta Minerva Hieronus Nits Huerta Goovernment Vccat Castallanos Ganora Mexico Texas New Orléans Castallanas

Train Collision Kills Three in Summerfield

A west bound Baltimore and Ohio limited train from New York to St Louis collided with a freight at Summerfield Illinois today. Details are scarce but reports say three people were killed and others injured in the wreck.

Associated ST. Louis New York Baltimore and Ohio Summerfield Aranda

Murders Confessed by Henry Spencer

Henry Spencer confesses to multiple killings including Mrs Rexroat and other victims, claiming a string of robberies and prison stays. He describes wife murders for money, gifts, and diamonds across New York and Chicago, while police say his story fits gathered evidence and cannot be refuted.

Sperker New York Helen Gould Spencer Fort Montgomery

Workers Strike at Magnolia Compress for Fifty Cent Raise

About thirty Nardaichade awaymen employed by Magnolia Compress and Warehouse went on strike early Monday after the company refused to grant a fifty cent per day wage increase. Company officials expect no trouble and say they will not raise wages. operations can rely on other Birmingham plant workers if needed.

Nardaichade Magnolia Compress and Magnolia Company Apeaten Companyy - Polley Somes Acigo Resa Waa Turner Birmingham

Forecaster predicts light rain with no major storm in near days

Weather outlook notes upcoming periods of cloudy to rainy days with only light, brief showers likely. Forecaster says no disturbances expected to trigger a significant storm for Mobile or surrounding areas this week.

Personal notices from Mobile society list ongoing visits and movements

Mrs D P Konitz is seriously ill at 601 Charleston Street. Don Farnsworth of the Chamber of Commerce returns to Mobile from Atlanta with Mrs Farnsworth. Mr and Dr Paworth plan to settle in Mobile, living at the Cawthon hotel for now. Mrs Farnsworth stayed in Atlanta to pursue musical studies. Mr and Mrs R Graham of Fransville Indiana are at the Battle House. Sam T Barnes, Jackson merchant, in the city on business. J H Lawrence and wife of Blo ton Alabama in town with friends. Mrs J V Mureau leaves Sunday for Philadelphia and New York to visit relatives for three weeks. James G Chambers and T J Sullivan, Mobile baseball fans, depart for New York to witness the world series. Mrs C A Barnes, son and nurse, of New York City, staying several days at the Cawthon. G Corelly and wife of Guatemala City arrive in Mobile for a visit and stay at the St Andrew. Frank Hanlein, formerly of Memphis, named assistant clerk at the St Andrew hotel. W Thomas, editor of the Citronelle Call and Citronelle mayor, says Citronelle light plant is finished and power will turn on Monday night. Unique interesting long remembered Pastor Halls lecture Monroe Park Theatre tonight.

Don Farnsworth Chamber of Commerce Mobile Atlanta Farnsworth

Laurendine Named Mobile Delegate to Southern Congress

P B Laurendine of the Exchange Land Company has been appointed by Governor Emmett O Neal as Mobile County’s delegate to the Southern Commercial Congress sessions in Mobile October 27 28 and 29 A forceful address by Mrs Violence well Atkins of Nashville Tenn national lecturer and organizer of the W C T U drew a large Harte alto crowd The police seek Chester Randolph of Hancock Miss who ran away Sunday and may be in Mobile after a call to long distance reporting the pair’s departure from home

P. B. Laurendine The Exchange Land Company Emmett O'Neal Mobile County Southern Commercial Congress Mobile Harte Alto Violence’ Well Atkins Nashville Women's Christian Temperance Union Chester Randolph Hancock, Miss Randolph

Gift for Mrs Jones Delivered After Illness

A six twenty five dollar sum left by The Item for Mrs Jones was turned over Monday morning. A box of groceries sent by Miss Sophie Seiple for her was delivered at the same time.

Jones Sophie Seiple

Kavanaugh Named To Lead White Sox Cubs Series

President William Kavanaugh of the Southern League is designated by the National Baseball Commission to oversee the Chicago White Sox vs Cubs postseason games in Chicago. This marks his second time officiating such a Windy City series. Draft money for pitcher Bradley Hogg arrives from the Boston Nationals after Hogg was drafted instead of Milton Stock, whose draft to the Braves was disallowed as Stock’s property of the Giants.

William Kavanaugh Southern League National Baseball Commission Chicago White Sox Cubs Mobile Kavanaugh Windy City Bradley Hogg Boston Nationals Hogg Milton Stock Braves Giants

Foley Kidney Pills promise quick relief for backache

A Victorian era ad claims Foley Kidney Pills quickly aid backache and rheumatism by toning weak kidneys and cleansing the blood. It asserts the pills work without food and contain no habit forming drugs, from Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Foley van Antwerp Drug Corp Advy

Alabama farmers praise crops amid nationwide frost impact

Farmers in South Alabama report favorable growing conditions and abundant crops while noting frost damage in the central and western states. George Maloney, farm demonstrator from Mobile County, and delegate Peed from Bellefonte discuss benefits and attend the 1914 Farmers Congress meeting in Fort Worth with about 250 delegates in attendance.

South Alabama Chicago J George Aloney Belle Fousty Alabama Montgomery Peed Washington

Dr King's New Discovery Promoted for Colds and Coughs

S A Stid of Mason Michigan lauds Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough and cold medicine for the family. He cites his pneumonia cure from two 50 cent bottles. The ad notes widespread use and prices 50c and 1.00 with H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis. Hall's lecture at Monroe Park is announced for tonight.

Dr. King S. A. Stid Mason, Mich

Big Trout Exhibited by Marine Supply Co

A large black bass weighing 7 fourteenths pounds was entered in Marine Supply Company's fishing contest and displayed in ice at Water Street store. It was hooked at Pecan Mississippi by a Mobile club member. Earlier records show L J Davis caught an 8 and a quarter pound bass. Robert L Lutz reportedly landed 150 pounds of bass and goggle eyed perch in a waterway incident.

Marine Supply Company Water Street Pecan Miss Pecan Club L. J. Davis Robert L. Lutz Shelton Frederick Lutz Dog River

Testimonial for Chamberlain’s Tablets Cites Dyspepsia Cure

A reader from Hornellsville praises Chamberlain’s Tablets as the best remedy for chronic dyspepsia among all medicines tried. The testimonial notes long-standing suffering and urges purchase, with the product sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain W. G. Mattison Sherman St Hornellsville

Uniform Bales by Equalizing Pressure Featured in Exhibition

A bale of cotton compressed by new methods from the Warrant Warehouse Company was shown in Birmingham at the Mobile Cotton Exchange exhibition. The patentees claim uniform bale size regardless of input, measured two feet by two feet three inches by four feet. The machine presses from all four sides and both ends, with a Mobile Magnolia Compress expected to install a similar press.

Warrant Warehouse Company Birmingham Mobile Cotton Fexchance L.sizes Mobile Magnolia Compress

Law and Equity Court Decree In Railroad Case

In Mobile Court the Law and Equity Court presided by Judge Safford grants motions in the case of John R. Cowley and others versus Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company. The decree resolves pending procedural motions in the civil action.

Equity Court of Mobile Teesider Hon Safford, Berney,udge Ohn R. Cowley, Et al Louieville &Nashville Railroad Company

Kidney trouble warning from overindulgence in food

A health warning urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich food and uric acid buildup. It promotes four ounces of Rad Salts mixed in water as a daily aid to flush and stimulate kidneys, claiming relief after a few days.

Lyric Theater to Screen World Baseball Series

The Lyric Theater will show the World Baseball Series starting Tuesday October 7 at 1 p m Mobil e time. Tickets priced fifteen and twenty five cents with gallery seating reserved for colored patrons. An electric scoreboard and full sound will accompany the broadcasts, doors open at 12 30 p m.

The Lyric Theater Lyric

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Sarah Evans Bush

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Evans Bush widow of Confederate Gen J W Bush died in Birmingham and arrived Mobile. Funeral was held Sunday at 9 30 am at All Saints Episcopal Church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery beside her sister Augusta Evans Wilson. Pallbearers listed include Clarence Evans Vivian Marshall Palmer Gaillard James H Glennyn and N E Stalisworth.

Sarah Evans Bush J. W. Bush Birmingham Mobile Roche & Burke Undertaking Company Virginia’ Bragg New 177 South Broad ‘Street T. H. Johnsson All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Robin Hood at Lyric Theatre Saturday Matinee

The de Koven Opera Company presents Robin Hood at Lyric Theatre next Saturday matinee and night October 11. Notable cast includes Enrita Dilli, Misha Ferenzo, Georgée Frothingham, Sara Maxon, Joseph Parsons, Jerome Daley, Helena Morrill, Til lie Salinger, Phil Branson and Sid Braham. New Amsterdam Theater hosts the elaborate production with seat sales starting October 9.

Messrs de Koven Smith Lyric Theater de Koven .Opera.Company Enrita Dilli Chicago Grand Opera Tle Misha Ferenzo Impérial Operar St. Peveraburg Georgée Frothingham Friar Tuck Sara Maxon Alan-a- Dale Joseph Parsons Jerome. Daley Helena Morrill Tillie Salinger Phil. Branson Sid Braham New Amsterdam Theater New Ye

Funeral Rites for Mrs Olivia Ray Held at Magnolia Cemetery

The mortal remains of Mrs Olivia Ray were laid to rest at Magnolia Cemetery Monday morning. Rev Father Salestine of St Joseph's Church officiated. A large gathering of friends attended as floral tributes were presented by Nicholas Felis Barrett William H Holcombe James Crane Vincent Cavalieré and Frank Cazalas Sr.

Olivia Ray Magnolia Cemetery Father Salestine St. Joseph's Telesese Nicholas Felis

Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Boosts Color

A 50 cent bottle sold in drug stores offers the famous old recipe to restore hair color and beauty. The piece notes sage and sulphur help darken faded hair and may also treat dandruff and dry scalp.

Wyeth

Hello BiH Laughable Three-Act at Orpheum Theater

The J. H. Hunter Stock Company presents the three act comedy Hello BiH at the Orpheum Theater on Monday night featuring Rogers Barker as Bill. An updated set and interior improvements were made by the theater’s scene staff for the new production.

Orpheum Theater J. H. Hunter Stock Company Rogers Barker Bill Orpheum Huntley

Prolonging Life Promised by Fulton’s Renal Compound

A promotional piece argues that Fulton’s Renal Compound can restore health in Brights disease cases after physician failures. It cites anecdotes of a San Franciscan daughter and a San Francisco editor who improved temporarily or appeared cured, urging readers to try the remedy and request pamphlets from Fulton Co. in San Francisco via Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bright Fulton U. S San Franciscan San van Antwerp Drug Corp John J. Fulton Co San Francisco

Popular Policeman to Leave the Force

Traffic Officer William Ellsworth resigns October 15 after two years with Mobile police. He served as house detective at the Cawthon hotel previously and helped form the traffic squad, earning high regard for his work and courtesy. Hall delivers a lecture at Monroe Park tonight on Christ's Second Coming, Why How Where.

Spencer Wannie Thompson Astor Detective Bureau McWeeny Pennell Devine William Ellsworth Cawthon Hotel Partment Ellsworth Poice Department Conception Daubin Streets Police Department Cawthon Fllsworth Dauphin Conception Streets Hall Monroe Park

Land Clerk Checks County Books In Mobile Visit

The state auditor's department arrived in Mobile to audit county land records, judge of probate, tax assessor and tax collector offices, covering land sales from the past year. After examination, records will be compared with Montgomery's auditor's office. Manning will stay about a week and review tax sales to Exchange Land Company.

State Auditor’s Department Mobile Montgomery Manning Exchange Land Company

Digestit Digest Aid Claims Soothing Stomach Relief

An advertisement touts Digestit as a cure for indigestion gastritis and dyspepsia. It features testimonials from H S Pickett of Durham North Carolina and L A Williams of Metter Georgia praising its relief and recommending daily use. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and urges purchase from a local druggist with a 25 cent pack available.

H. S. Pickett Halloway St. Durham N.C LA. Williams Metter L. Brown van Antwerp Adv

Bath phones sale at northeast corner St Joseph and State

A brief street corner notice lists Bath Phones at the northeast corner of St Joseph and State Streets. No further details are provided.

St. Joseph and

Property Listings Include Multiple Dwellings and Outbuildings

The notice describes several properties with details on rooms, layouts, and utilities. Listings include a cottage at 860 Palmetto Street with hall parlor dining room pantry kitchen large and small bedrooms bath hot and cold water electric lights and modern conveniences, a No 18 St Stephens road dwelling with seven rooms and electric lights, a 2-story dwelling at 2 North South Carolina Street with six rooms and city services, an upper flat at 705 Dauphin Street with four rooms kitchen bath and electric lights, plus a building suitable for a horse shop or garage to be remodeled as needed.

Palmetto _ street St. Stephens Road E. S. Broad North South Carolina St

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