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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1912

Page

2

Departure Of Two Farmers From Bay Minette Explained

Detectives report Ernest Andersen a Swede and Lundborg a British subject left Bay Minette due to crop failure not foul dealing. Andersen was seen after Lundborg boarded an outbound British vessel bound for England. Gus Pappas a Greek is mentioned in connection with the matter.

Ernest Andersen Lundborg Bay Minette Andersen Landborg Londborg Gus Pappas

Detective Finds Watch In Grand Larceny Case

Years ago police arrested WE Jones Alex Jones Watece Jackzgom and Walter Jackson in connection with the theft of a watched belonging to David McCall who later recovered the item. McCall pressed for evidence and traced the watch, leading to Will Jones being remanded to city court on grand larceny charges with bond set at 300 dollars.

Tris WE Jones Alex Jones Watece Jackzgom Walter Jackson David McCall Getactive Steen McCall

Interesting Phases of Insurance Law Address by J F Hogan

J F Hogan a young city lawyer will speak on Interesting Phases of Insurance Law before the Life Insurance Underwriters Association at Parlor C Battle House tonight. The group, formed two months ago, lists Charles A Garland as president with George W Threefoot and C W Moses as vice presidents, L D Dix as secretary and new Hopkins as treasurer. Executive committee members include C M Erdman Leon Schwartz E H Frohilichstein and W B Herrin.

J. F. Hogan Life Insurance Underwriters Association Parlor C. Battle House Charles A. Garland George W. Threefoot C. W. Moses L. D. Dix

Contempt Charge Against Plateau Prohibition Storekeeper

Assistant State Solicitor T J Touert filed a petition in chancery court to show cause why Jacob Hauser proprietor of a store in Plateau should not be punished for contempt for violating a May 23 1912 prohibition injunction. A warrant charged Hauser with violating the liquor law on Saturday night. The case arose after eleven negroes were arrested for vagrancy and liquor was found in their possession with reports they bought it from Hauser’s stores.

T. J.touert Chancery Court Jacob Hauser Plateau Inferior Criminal Court Hauser

Ready to Marry Wife Sought in Show Window Ad

A prosperous young tailor quotes an ad from The Item offering a marriage to a furnished bride. He seeks a woman of character with reasonable house upkeep and a good vision, willing to meet and discuss, while the show window wedding plan narrows the search to finding the girl.

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Department Heads Re-Elected to Office in City

City commissioners unanimously re-elected incumbents including Wright Smith J R Peavy Jr and C S McCosker B B Boone J J Heller and J H Moore. An ordinance created city auditor and added duties to city clerk while abolishing city treasurer and added tax assessment duties. Officials to assume office tomorrow with salaries to be fixed at a future meeting. One objection to paving Ventures 17 to 22 prompted by Frederick G Bromberg was referred to the city attorney.

Cants J. J. McMahon R. H. Inge Wright Smith J. R. Peavy, Jr City E C.S. McCosker B. B. Boone J. J. Heller J. H. Moore Pillans Frederick G. Bromberg

McAllister Arrested on Assault Charge

On a warrant for assault and battery J A McAllister was arrested yesterday afternoon by deputy constable Mrs Alice McCormig alleging he struck her in the face and breast. At call this morning McAllister demanded trial by jury and bond was set at 2.

J. A. McAllister Alice McCormig McAllister Bond

Joe's Millinery Has Some Class

Joy Goose reviews opening hat and winter suit displays in multiple shops. The essay describes a Patagonia straw hat with whipped cream tinting and various symbols on both sides. It notes a Petire ont rage veil and a Waltham movement claim, implying readiness for cars.

Joy Goose Patagonia Maine Tts Waltham

City Briefs: Lewellen Named Meat Inspector Candidate

Dr C W Lewellen has been recommended by Mobile County Medical Society as a successor to Dr Moon as assistant meat inspector to Dr Harsh. Health board presents the name to the city commission for action at tomorrow's meeting. Charles Moorer jailed on assault to murder charge after a dispute at Plateau Saturday. he claims the gun discharged accidentally, wounding Edward Harding in the stomach.

C. W. Lewellen Meat Inspection Department City of Montgomery Mobile County Medical Society Moon F. A. Harsh City Commission Health Board Charles Moorer Mills Edward Harding Plateau Moorer Harding

Marriage License Issued to Brosman and Sheehy in Mobile

Daniel Brosman and Kate Sheehy of Mobile received a marriage license from the probate court today.

Daniel Brosman Kate Sheehy

Special Agent Walker Arrests C J John in City

Special Agent W A Walker of the Southern Railway arrived with custody of C J John in the city today. The brief item notes the transfer of the suspect to awaiting authorities.

W. A. Walker Southérnm Railway C.J. John

Mitchells Opening One of Fashion s Successful Functions

Mitchell's millinery rooms display the new season Parisian styles for Mobile women. Hats feature plumes, aigrettes, ostrich bands, and two toned effects, with trims in fur, velvet, silk, and brocade. Numerous chapeaus reflect la mode from bicorne to picture hats with bold brims.

la Mode Mitchell le Vrai Gainsborugh Mademoiselle la Debutante Directoire Empire Napoleon Robespierre Gaby Deslys Benja Copenhagen Mitchell's

Escapee from county road gang sought in pistol case

A white man, son of a local resident, escaped from the county road gang several weeks ago while serving a 30 day sentence for carrying a pistol concealed on his person.

Son County Road

State examiner Gorman ends Shelby county books review

J. T. Gorman, state examiner of public accounts, is in Mobile today after completing the examination of Shelby county officials. He will write his report at home here and proceed to Montgomery tomorrow.

J. T. Gorman Mobile Shelby County Montgomery

Quarterly Pensions Paid From Probate Court Funds

The weekly pension total remains unpaid yet in the probate court under Judge Price Williams Jr. of court 487. Pensions are issued in three classes with quarterly amounts of 15, 20, and 16 dollars respectively.

Price Williams, Jr Probate Court

Speed maniac chauffeur fined for speeding and concealed weapon

Cornelius Paynes, labeled a speed maniac by police after a quick street stunt, was fined $10 for speeding by Recorder Hale. He was also fined $60 plus costs on a concealed weapons charge. both fines were paid.

Cornelius Paynes Hale Payne

New Police Chief Crenshaw Vows Best Effort in Service

Frank W. Crenshaw was elected by the county commissioners as chief of police succeeding Walter Walsh who retires to become city tax collector. Crenshaw promises to conduct the department commendably and will confer with Mayor Schwarz on department matters soon. He declines to name a new chief detective and notes possible resignation from the board of county school commissioners.

Frank W. Crenshaw Walter F. Walsh Crenshaw Police Department Board of County School Commissioners Democratic Executive Committee

Yams to Feature at Chicago Land Show Exhibit

Mobile county will showcase Southern yams at the Chicago event. The exhibit, directed by the United States Land Show, will present yams in multiple styles including boiled roasted and candied, to give northerners a true tasting of Southern preparations. A miniature cane syrup mill will also illustrate molasses manufacture.

David Holt Chicago Chamber of Commerce and Business League United States Land Show Alabama Mobile County Mobile

Burial of Francis E. Jordan at St Patrick's

The funeral for Francis E. Jordan was held Sunday at 3 30 pm from St Patrick's Catholic church conducted by Rev Father Henry with a large turnout. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery where many floral arrangements adorned the grave. Pallbearers were Thomas E Smith William Potter Henry Car ney Patrick Collins Edward Colling Dennis Connors Arthur Clarke Michael Barrett.

Francis E. Jordan St. Patrick's Catholic Church Father Henry Thomas E. Smith William Potter Henry Carney Patrick Collins Edward Colling Dennis Connors Arthur Clarke Michael Barrett

Burial of Mrs. Sarah H. Busby in Wheelerville Cemetery

The funeral for Mrs. Sarah H. Busby was held Sunday at 9 o clock from the family home in Cottage Hill with large attendance. Rev. John Newell conducted the service and the remains were interred in Wheelerville cemetery. Pallbearers named L Neese W L N E and L V Busby.

Sarah H. Busby Cottage Hill John Newell Wheelerville L. Neese W. L N. E L. V. Busby

Mrs Finch Dies at Toulminville After Long Illness

Devout Catholic and liberal charity contributor Mrs. Richard A. Finch died at her Toulminville home at 9 15 this morning after a paralysis illness lasting three and a half years. She was well known for church rites and charitable works.

Richard A. Finch Toulminville

Mrs Finch Dies After Illness in Toulminville at 51

Acute indigestion caused death after a Saturday illness. Father Shea of St Xavier’s church, husband Richard A. Finch, and children Cecelia Gregory Margaret Mary Richard John Albert were at her bedside. The Finch family, long connected with Mobile county farming, is cheered by local sympathy.

Father Shea St. Francis Xavier's Church Richard A. Finch Cecelia Gregory Margaret Mary Richard John Albert Finch Finch Mobile County Ireland Toulminville Finches

Mary Agnes Finch Dies After Long Illness

Mary Agnes Finch wife of Richard A. Finch prominent Toulwinville grocer and truck farmer died Monday at 10 am at the family home on St Stephens Road after more than a year of illness. She was a Mobile County native and survived by her husband four sons three daughters two brothers John R and Thomas W Finch and many other relatives.

Mary Agnes Finch Richard A. Finch St. Stephens Road Toulwinville Mobile County John R Thomas W. Finch

Notable Visitors Reported in Mobile Personal Notices

Local column lists visitors in Mobile including Superintendent M. J. Wise of Southern Railway Columbus Mississippi H. Dickerson and wife from Denver Colorado Mr and Mrs Laureano Zezmuda of Guatemala and daughter Angelina Zezmuda wealthy merchant visiting for trade talks J R Franks and wife Birmingham Alabama W F Boatman and wife Ellisville Mississippi John Jernigan and wife Pensacola Florida J J Barrow and wife New Augusta Mississippi P F A Pfeiffer and wife Wash Ya Ba sent on business to Frank Roos and Warren Christian Mobilians left for New York and Boston to attend the world series

M. J. Wise Southern Railway Mississippi Columbus Miss Laureano Zezmuda Guatemala Miss Angelina Zezmuda Frank Roos Warren Christian New York Boston

Electric Bitters Promises Health Recovery and Vitality

The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for fatigue loss of appetite and indigestion. It cites Lincoln Neb resident Michael Hess heimer recovering after three years illness and claims thousands benefited. Sold for 50 cents at all dealers.

Michael Hessheimer Lincoln Neb

Mobile Excise Grants Several License Applications

The Mobile Excise Commission at its regular meeting granted E. Karl permission to open a kitchen in the rear building of his tab. all rules must be met. Venturina’s license transfer from No 18 South Royal Street was tabled, and Mobile Aerie 880 Fraternal Order of Mazies at No 78 Dauphin Street upstairs had its action postponed until Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

Mobile Excise Commission E. Karl P. A. Venturina South Royal Street Virginia and Marys Lane Mobile Aerie 880 Fraternal Order of Mazies Dauphin Street

Actor and Wife Present Proof

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Russell testify at Dreamland Mobile that Stummatone improved health and energy after months of nervousness and poor sleep. Mrs Russell, stage name Miss Emma Marcie Davis, also praises the medicine for strength and vitality. The ad claims widespread positive results and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Lawrence Russell Dreamland Mobile Russell Emma Marcie Davis Stummatone Sutton Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

Andersen and Lundborg Tomorow Casholis Aaene Ds Py Laz Schwarz John A. Hughes John J. McMahon Joe’s Millinery Nakale Mobile’s Mary A. Finch H. Dickerson Denver Col Cawthon Hotel J. R. Franks Birmingham, Ala W. F. Boatman Ellisville, Miss City John Jernigan Pensacola, Fla J. J. Barrow New Augusta J. P. A. Pfeiffer Wash Yaa Baasentahett Mrs. Russell Mobile Mieatre Matines “de Ap Ernie & Ernie Fritz Houston Pelmam Dolce
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