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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1913

Page

7

Office for rent furnished with stenographer

Furnished office space available for rent with stenographer and typewriter by request. Inquiries at 106 Pollock Building. Posted October 5.

Pollock

Bankruptcy notices for Ed Mason and T W Smith in Mobile

Notices announce Ed Mason and T W Smith were adjudicated bankrupts on October 4 1913 in the Southern District of Alabama. First creditors meetings are set for October 20 1913 at 2 PM in Mobile to prove claims appoint trustees and examine debtors. Also notice of administratrix Emma Estleman’s estate with claims deadline.

United States District Court, Southern District Alabama James E. Hellams James BE. Hellams Mobile KH. Hellams United States District Court Southern District of Alabama Ieee Johnson Randolph Johnson Whistler Robert T.ervin United States Ed Mason Ed . Mason Ala Ea. Mason Robert T. Ervin United States District Court Southern District of Alabama T. W. Smith Nobile T. Wmith John G. Estleman Price Williams, Jr Mobile County Emma Estleman Carl Irwin

Notice to Automobile and Chauffeurs by Touart

Harry M. Touart of Laurendine Steinstein and Touart located at Room 102 Lowenstein Building will issue all state automobile motorcycle and chauffeurs licenses. Owners of motor vehicles and chauffeurs must call 1 person for same.

Harry. M Touart Laurendine Enstein & Tovuart Lowenstein Building

Cotton futures ease as weather weighs on New Orleans market

In New Orleans trading, cotton futures opened steady then declined 13 to 17 points amid unsettled weather forecasts for the western belt. By mid-morning, prices slipped about 7 points from Saturday, spot cotton quoted 1 1/8 cents lower, and sales reached 230 bales to arrive 1,188 bales.

New Orleans

Cotton futures close with mixed signals and nervous market

Cotton futures weakened after a volatile session as traders weighed near term demand against supply. Prices showed modest gains and losses across futures contracts including October and December with unsettled expectations for the coming week.

Wharf Piling Gives Way After Dredging Near City Wharf

A section of piling supporting the city wharf platform failed, reported Monday after dredging along the river. The adjacent Mobile and Ohio Railroad property at User No. 1 also caved in, according to statements.

Mobile and Ohio Railroad

Laborers File Voluntary Bankruptcy Petitions

Ed Mason of Whistler T W Smith of Mobile and Randolph Johnson of Whistler, laborers, filed voluntary petitions in the United States district court. Adjudication in each case referred to Referee BR T Ervin with Mason showing liabilities 86.66 and no assets Smith 1800 liabilities no assets Johnson 442 liabilities no assets.

United States District Court Ed Mason Whistler T. W. Smith Mobile Randolph Johnson Pines Br.t. Ervin Mason Smith Abilities Johnson

Gentle and Effective Laxative Pills Ad

A mild and gentle laxative that relieves constipation is advertised as highly effective by Dr. King's New Life Pills. A San Antonio man named Hugh Tall praises the pills for their ease and lack of pain, noting a price of 25 cents and availability from Bu¢dklen & Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.

McGill Institute Opens with Record Opening Attendance

The McGill Institute opened on Wednesday October 1 drawing more than one hundred pupils for the first day with a graduating class of 21 the largest in the school's history.

M’gill Institute McGill Institute

Marriage Licenses Issued In Probation Court

Marriage licenses were issued Monday by the probate court to Warren Illes of New York City and Miss Ellis, daughter of Mrs. J. T. Dumas of 1008 Springhill Avenue, and to Santee Pierce and Daisy Hudson of unknown locales.

Warren Iie City Immigration Department New York City Ellis. Dumas J. T. Dumas Springhill Avenue Santee Pierce Daisy. Hudson

Cheney’s Expectorant Promises Relief for Cough

A historical note on Cheney’s Expectorant claiming to cure whooping cough and croup with claims it eases cold symptoms and sore throat. The text praises children using the remedy and mentions its slight laxative effect.

Cheney

Wall Street Opens Under Heavy Pressure on Steel Slump

Stock leaders faced steep declines as early trading opened. Steel dropped to 66 3-8 and 66 1-4 amid broad selling, with New Haven down 2 points after a deficit showing. Major rails and utilities also fell, including Reading, Union Pacific, Amalgamated and American Tobacco amid weak insider support.

New York Wasa Bi Reading Union Pacific Agricultural Chemical Canadian Pacific American Tobacco Bears Steel Ema New Haven Amalgamated Copper O Ae. Bae and Mee Agar Reéfin Hin Tel Denver Rio Grande Erie General Electric Northern Gra Great Northern Oreatia Illinois Central Interborough-Met Inter-Harvester Louisville and Nashville Missouri Pacific Missouri Kansas Texas Lehigh Valley National New York Central Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Pennsylvania Le's Gan N Palace Rock Island Co Southern Pacific Southern Railway United States Press United States Steel Wabash Western Union

Boy Held as Suspect in Diamond Ring Theft

Earl Peden a 17 year old resident of Mississippi was arrested by Detectives Murphy and Lacey on a charge of stealing a $500 diamond ring. A commissioner’s message placed him in the building from which the ring was taken, though the ring was not found on his person at police headquarters.

Earl Peden Murphy and Lacey Peden New Orleans Mobile Ee Street Loop Chicago Laurel Ees

Neigel Husband Cited In Habeas Corpus Case

Pearl Neigel files habeas corpus to recover their two month old child allegedly decoyed from the family home on Sunday. Harry Neigel of 906 New Jersey Street is named in the petition and must appear before Judge Browne Tuesday morning to return the child. Attorney F J. Inge represents the wife. The couple had lived together for three years prior to October 5.

Harry Neigel New Jersey Street Pearl Neigel B. Browne Nadine Ature Ney F. J. Inge Harry Pearl Neigel

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Malaria Relief

An Old Standard tonic advertises Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthener that drives out malaria enriches the brood and builds up the system for both adults and children.

Fourteen Escaped Whippings Reported at Convict Camp

Mobile County physician Dr. M. J. Inge and George Sullivan inspect the Huxford-Orvin camp near Atmore. They report fourteen convicts showed signs of whipping, with three severely whipped, while the rest bore light marks or none. They describe the whipping method and note contracts allow corporal punishment under rules, then critique the system of convict labor by bid and profit.

Repeck G. J Mr. Orvin Prisders Will Dixon Dennis Cooper Will Harris Nathan Black Eas 8 Board of Revenue and Road Commiers of Mobile Aine Beline Board of Ee Board of Revenue Huxford-Orvin Board of Inspectors Inge Atmore Convict Inspectors Marion Inge

Cobb and Daubert Lead Batting Averages in 1911 Season

Complete unofficial batting averages place Ty Cobb as the American leader and Jake Daubert as the top man in the National League for the season. The figures cover the first four players and reflect the year’s top hitters as compiled by Associated Press in Chicago.

Associated Press Chicago Ty Cobb Jake Daubert

Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Promises Instant Itch Relief

Advertisement touts Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment as a guaranteed cure for eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions. Claims the remedy penetrates skin cleanses pores stops itching and speeds healing with a doctor’s credentials and a 50 cent price from Pfeiffer Chem Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

County road works details and bridge project update

A county report outlines progress on road construction and bridge projects. Contractors awarded several contracts, including a 34-foot concrete bridge over Perch Creek on Cedar Point road at 2281.62. Crews report completion of flat road bridges and gravel wearing surface, with grading advancing toward Dog River and Three Mile Creek sites.

Ace Lynch Heutare Son Brown & Co Dave Patton Winnodt Tnbhne Perch ‘Creek Cedar Point Road Aetna McClure St. Stéphen T Pauran Cedar Point Dog River Gravel Haven

Howard to Attend Convict Inspection by State

Special to The Item reports a state representative will attend the Ford-Orvin convict investigation this week. The commission plans a secret, private session to protect witnesses while deliberations remain confidential. The article notes a Pastor Fiagi lecture at Monroe Park tonight.

Howard ford-Orvin Atm Pastor Fiagi Monroe Park

Foley's Honey and Compound for Babies

A note urges keeping Foley's Honey and Compound in the home to protect infants from colds and related respiratory issues. It highlights childSafe, non opiate relief, and warns against substitutes from Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Foley van Antwerp Drug Corp

Cautioned Advice on Cough Remedies and Pneumonia Risks

Readers are urged to avoid cough syrups with codeine and sedatives for colds as they may mask pneumonia symptoms. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is mentioned as a remedy, with warnings about unverified products. The text includes fragmented notes about orders and supervision, reflecting archival erasures.

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