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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1915

Page

8

Gulf Coast Military Triumphs 27 0 at Perkinston

Gulf Coast Military Academy shut out Perkinston Agricultural College 27 to 0 in Gulfport. Notable backfield stars Viguerie Wetherbee Robbins and Davis led the attack while the line defense remained solid. Gulf Coast seeks additional games in Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama.

Gulfport Miss Gulf Coast Military Academy Perkinston Agricultural College Gulf Coast Viguerie Wetherbee Robbins Davis Plummer Gunn Weil Miles Barr Batson Newton Jeonard Louisiana Missisisippi Alabama

Mobile Girl Becomes First Woman In Alabama Medical School

Florence Olive Austin of Mobile becomes the first woman to matriculate in the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama. She previously studied pharmacy at Chicago’s school, using it as preparation for the medical course.

School of Medicine University of Alabama Florence Olive Austin Mobile Austin Chicago Mobile Medical College Miss Austin Western Electric Co

Mobilian Honored By Railway Convention

C B Edwards mobile and ohio fire insurance agent was elected secretary treasurer after attending the Railway Fire Protective Association annual meeting in Chicago. The group includes about a hundred members with the leading railroads represented.

Railway Fire Protective Association Chicago C. B. Edwards Mobile and Ohio Railroad

School Commissioners Will Meet Wednesday

The board of school commissioners will meet in regular monthly session this afternoon for matters from several committees. The executive committee met Tuesday afternoon. The country schools committee was set to meet at 1 o clock followed by the land committee. President Harry T. Hartwell will preside.

Board of School Commissioners Country Schools Committee Land Committee Harry T. Hartwell

Small Suits Filed In Local Law Court Actions

Henry T. Davis sues the People's Shoe Company for 500 damages over a garnishment of his salary. F. E. Smee is sued for 126.60 by Kohn Weil Co. R. Hf and R. M. Smith represent plaintiffs in a 66.83 action by Co. Moorman against A Konstanzer. Mary F. McVoy seeks 200 for rent. Gregory JL Smith sues William Kuppersmith for 222.72 rent. Old Spring Distilling Co. sues P. K Martin for 291.68 on open account. Mobile Brewery Co. sues Mobile Sugar Development Co. for 41.75 on promissory note. Lobman Moog Co. sues J J Baker for 116.96 on account.

Henry T. Davis Law and Equity J. J. Clemmens People's Shoe Company Kohn, Weil & Co F. E. Smee R. Hf R. M. Smith Co. P. Moorman & Co A. Konstanzer Mary F. McVoy FE. S. Kelly Et Als Clarke, Brown & Howard Gregory JL. Smith William Kuppersmith Old Spring Distilling Company P. K Martin

Wagon Load of Beer Seized Near Police Station Yard

Officer John Bressingham discovered John Harris, a negro teamster, with seven half casks of beer in Klosky's alley on Conti street between Royal and St Emanuel. Harris drove the load to the police station yard where it was unloaded and held for evidence. He faced a docket for violating the prohibition law. The casks bore several names including H Neville, Robert Williams, Edward Mandeville, William Allen, Stew Brown, C Lobretta, and John Curry.

John Bressingham Police Department John Harris Klosky’s Alley Conti Street Royal and St. Emanuel Harris Klosky's Alley H. Neville Robert Williams Edward Mandeville William Allen Stew” Brown C. Lobretta John Curry

Damaged Goods Takes Washington by Storm in 191? Social Hunger Scoop

Amusements Lyric Theatre Mobile and Quality Theatre present Eugene Brieux’s Damaged Goods with Richard Bennett and coworkers. A Washington Sunday premiere drew four thousand applicants for seven hundred seats, attended by top senators, diplomats, clergymen, and cabinet members. The Washington Board of Trade urged a second showing. Tickets available at the box office.

Eugene Brieux Richard Bennett New York National Capital Society For Social Hygiene Richard Sennett Washington New York City Congress Wilson Arleson Lalor Wilson Washington Board of Trade

President Wilson Cancels Western Exposition Visits

President Wilson announced he cannot make planned trips to the San Francisco and San Diego expositions due to unspecified reasons. The decision blocks the Cardinal holiday focus and shifts attention to ongoing national affairs.

Washington Wilson San Francisco San Diego Expositions

Minnesota Man Wins Marine Corps Rifle Match

Sergeant E. J. Blade of Minnesota won the Marine Corps rifle match at the National Rifle Association events in Jacksonville Florida with 197 of 200 points. First Sergeant P. S. Schofield of Massachusetts placed second with 196 as the previous record was exceeded. Corporal J. F. Coppedge of the U.S. Marine Corps won the members’ match with a perfect 60.

Jacksonville Fla E. J. Blade Company 46 First Infantry National Guard of Minnesota Marine Corps National Rifle Association P. S. Schofield Fifth Infantry National Guard of Massachusetts J. F. Coppedge United States Marine Corps

Knights of Columbus Celebrate Day With Fitting Exercises

Mobile Council 666 Knights of Columbus observed Columbus Day with a program at their hall on St. Joseph Street. James Hope Glennon gave the address praising Columbus and urging perseverance. music featured vocal and instrumental pieces by M. Allen, J. Summersell, C. Smiss, J. Potter, Leo Raynor, Al H. Downey and Professor A. Suffich.

Mobile Council 666 Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Street James Hope Glennon Columbus M. Allen J. Summersell C. Smiss J. Potter Leo Raynor al H. Downey Professor A. Suffich

Karr Sold to Chattanooga by Mobile Boss

Pitcher Benny Karr who joined Mobile from Detroit this season has been purchased by Chattanooga manager Elberfeld. Elberfeld also bought Nichol from Dennison Texas for the Lookouts.

Benny Karr Elberfeld Chattanooga Nicholson Dennison Tex Lookouts

Hal Boy Wins Thrilling $10000 Match Race at Lexington

Hal Boy defeats Judge Ormonde in a tight series at the Grand Circuit meeting in Lexington Kentucky. Backed by R J Mackenzie and C A Valentine the horses split heats with Hal Boy setting a faster pace in heat two and lowering his own record in the second heat. Pop Geers seals multiple victories with St Fresco and Napoleon Direct in the Ashland stake and 2:01 pace.

Lexington Hal Boy Judge Ormonde R. J. MacKenzie Canada C. A. Valentine Columbus Ohio Ormonde Pop” Geers St. Fresco Ashland Napoleon Direct Trotters de Rochee

Prichard baseball upends Whistler White Sox 8 to 6

Prichard defeats Whistler White Sox 8 to 6 on Sunday afternoon. Brantley Lavet Dixon Ross and Valley contribute for Prichard as they move to 4 wins and 1 loss after five games under manager Ed Leavitt. Next, they travel October 17 to Chunchula for a doubleheader.

Whistler White Sox Prichard FSC Brantley Lavet Dixon Ross and Valley Chunchula Ed Leavitt

Justice Enjoined in Garnishment Suit by Judge Berney

Judge Safford Berney issued an injunction in the law and equity court restraining Justice of the Peace J. G. Bowen from enforcing an execution against Charles Hayes in a garnishment suit filed by Virginia Williams. Hayes argued lack of jurisdiction and the injunction followed his plea denial.

Safford Berney Law and Equity Court Justice of the Peace J. G. Bowen Toulminville Charles Hayes Virginia Wililiams

New Method of Quoting Half Stocks Announced

New method changes stock quotes to a dollar basis for half stocks par 50. Major examples include Reading Railway classes Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania Railroad Westinghouse Electric and Westinghouse Manufacturing. Also inactive Delaware Lackawanna and Western with Morris and Essex Railroad subsidiary listed.

New York Stock Exchange Reading Railway Lehi Valley Pennsylvania Railroad Westinghouse Electric Westinghouse Manufacturing Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Morris and Essex Railroad

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