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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1914

Page

5

Historic Downtown Storefronts Detailed in City Guide

Two story brick store at 59 North Water between St Francis and St Michael. Additional two story brick stores at 112 to 114 Government Street between Royal and St Emanuel. First floor storefront at 66 St Michael Street.

Commerce St Front St Water St. Francis and St. Michael Government St Royal and St. Emanuel St. Michael St N. Royal &J Congress Adams S. Water St Conti Government S. Commerce St North Conception Dauphin W. Davitt St Savannah Street Morrill & Lyons ST. Francis

Violent Artillery Fight Near Swiss Frontier Reported

An Associated Press dispatch from Geneva notes yesterday's heavy artillery clash near the Swiss frontier in the Ferrette Pfetterhausen Sephers and Beisel region. Ten shells struck the Swiss village of Largin causing material damage. German casualties are estimated between 600 and 800 with French losses not disclosed.

Associated Press Geneva Paris Ferrette Pfetterhausen Sephers Beisel Largin Bonfal

Pulpit to be filled at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Next Sunday at 1 a m the Broad Street Presbyterian Church pulpit will be filled by pastor Rev. P H Hensley.

Broad Street Presbyterian Church P. H. Hensley

Papes Diapepsin for Indigestion or Bad Stomach

An old advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a universal remedy for sour stomach gas heartburn and indigestion. It promises relief in five minutes and claims wide trust with frequent sales and a fifty cent package from any drug store.

Pape Pepe

Impromptu pistol duel ends in hospital and jail

James Brown and Charlie Hunter, both described as negroes, fought over an old feud in Montgomery. Hunter was shot through the lung and dying. Brown was wounded in the leg and jailed on a charge of assault to murder as the duel concluded with Brown firing after Hunter struck him. Brown claimed a long-nursed grudge prompted the clash.

Montgomery James Brown Charlie Hunter Hunter Brown

Mullen Attacked by Drayman in Selma

Andrew J Mullen a respected Selma businessman was wounded with a knife on Thursday by Walter Acree a black drayman. The injury to Mullen was not serious but the incident sparked tension and threats toward Acree in the wholesale district.

Andrew J. Mullen Selma Ala Andrew J Mullen Walter Acree Mailen

Laurel Fund Aims to Enter Cotton States League

Laurel Mississippi considers reviving a Cotton States League franchise for next year sparked by strong World Series interest. Citizens advocate league baseball and have begun organizing, noting Laurel has never hosted a league team.

Laurel Miss

Parker Equalled World Record Time in 224 Yard Dash

New York, Oct 16 reported that George Parker of the Olympic Club San Francisco will be credited with equalling the world amateur record time of 21 15 seconds in a 224 yard dash at the California track and field championship meet in Fresno Cal. He achieved this during the recent Fresno meet.

New York George Parker Olympic Club San Francisco California Fresno Cal

Bender Called Braves Bush League Hitters

In the world series opener Chief Bender allowed eight hits and six runs in five and a half innings as the Athletics fell 7 to 1 to the Braves. Ban Johnson relayed Connie Mack’s jab about scouting the “bush league hitters.”

Chief Bender Athletic Crew Ban Johnson Philadelphia Johnson Mack Bender New York Connie Braves

Rev P H W Hensley Preaches at Franklin Street Church

The Franklin Street Presbyterian Church invites attendance as Rev P H W Hensley will preach next Sunday at 7 30 p m at the Franklin Street church.

Franklin Street Church P. HW. Hensley Franklin Street Presbyterian Church

California Syrup of Figs Lifesaving for Children

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs to relieve constipation and colds in children. It promises quick relief of snarled bowels, sour bile, and unsettled symptoms, claiming it washes out waste and restores playfulness. The note warns against counterfeits and promotes a 50-cent bottle with usage directions.

California California Fig Syrup, Company

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F. M. Hoyt Shoe CO Manchester, New Hampshire AL Ats E. H. Britton Dauphin St Intersection Conception, Claiborne and Canal Sage-Burgett & Yuille ST -Francis ST Eran Reat Bell Phone N. Royal St Title Insurance Title Insurance Company St. Joseph Street Norville Bros St. Francis St Alabama Mississippi Wayne County Greene County Mobile County G. Kilborn Mobile Bell Chas. R. G. Schimpf Fire and Life Insurance City Bank Alabama, Tennessee and Northern Calvert Southern Railway Mobile-Selma Main Springs C. H. Carlman St. Emanuel St Mobile, Ala Manhattan Broad Street Services Laurel Fund Parker ODD Fellows OF District Rebekahs First District Independent Order of Odd Fellows Temperance Hall St Joseph Street Ho J Hamilton Odd Fellows Odd Fellowship J. W. Phillips First Baptist Church FR. J. Hamilton EF. A. Donnelly Geo. A. Thomas R. J. Bradley H. J. Hamilton Grand Lodge Temperance reHalt Discher George W. Carpenter May BD. Brunson Alabama Rebekah State Assembly H. J. Krudop 8. S. Tam E. &. Taylor McInnis Lodge No Robert Clifton Price Williams H. J Krudop A. Saranthus C.O.D Tenny's Fresh Chocolates Packer's Tar PTI Brussels Imeem Adies Flannelette Siapenree Hildren MIR Hammel Savings Bank Hammel
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