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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

2

Dowling Expresses Thanks For Courtesy In Mobile

Dr Oscar Dowling of the Louisiana Board of Health sends thanks to the Mobile community for the treatment of his health train and staff. He regrets leaving the train before Mobile arrival and praises local physicians for their interest in improving health conditions.

DR. Dowling Troy Chamber of Commerce and Business League Oscar Dowling Louisiana Board of Health Mobile

Six Month Sentence For Grabbing Satchel

A six months hard labor term was imposed on Lawrence Cole a 10 year old who snatched a satchel from Camille Ladnier seven year old daughter of M Ladnier living on Old Shell Road. Cole and a companion named Anthony were captured by a young white man Anthony was dismissed this morning.

Lawrence Cole Camille Ladnier M. Ladnier Old Shell Road Cole Anthony

City Briefs: Mobile News roundup and local notes

Local items include Lt. Thomas Henry McConnell returning to Manila via New Orleans and San Francisco after five years in the Philippines. A Whittla rug count at L. Hammel Co. racks 14,047 in one period and 28,856 over two days. Other notes cover Col Winston Jones predicting Wilson’s election, John R. Manser’s Mobile visit, Peter Brown’s arrest and discharge, and a Knights of Security meeting at Temperance Hall.

Mobile Thomas Henry McConnell Philippine Constabulary Manila New Orleans San Francisco Philippines The University Military School of Mobile Dry Gods L. Hammel Company Royal Street Pat J. Lyons L. Hammel & Co

Deaths and Funerals in Mobile Area

Mrs. Julia Terrell dies at 73 after illness at daughter’s home in Mobile. Surviving five sons, three daughters, 25 grandchildren. Funeral to be held Friday morning with Catholic rites. Mrs. M. B. Hudson dies in Alexandria after brief illness. remains arrive Mobile and interred at Magnolia cemetery. She was daughter of William J. Ledyard and founder of local clubs. Mrs. Fannie S. Davis, widow of Edgar Davis, dies in Birmingham. remains brought to Mobile and buried at Magnolia cemetery.

Julia Terrell John Terrell Mobile County John Legros Pleasant Avenue County Poor Asylum Cork Ireland Terrell E. M. Hudson Mobile Alexandria M. B. Hudson M. E. Hudson Magnoli Cemetery Hudson South William J. Ledyard Geographic Club of New Orleans Woman’s Wednesday Club of J. W M. L. Alexander Louisiana Game Commission J. W. Alexander Fannie S. Davis Edgar Davis Birmingham Magnolia Cemetery

Of Age Deadline Remains Unclear in City Notice

A fragment reports an individual of age and mentions surviving relatives in this city, leaving the exact context and actions undefined due to incomplete text.

Deaths in Marion and Whistler Areas Mark Distant Losses

Mrs. Ira J. Davis, 42, a former Marion resident, died after a lingering illness. She leaves husband, a daughter and a son William Davis, plus a Mobile sister and other relatives. Vincent Lacoste, son of Robert V. and Mary E Lacoste, died Wednesday night at home in Whistler after a short illness. the family counts many local friends who share in the sorrow.

Mobile Marion Ala Ira J. Davis William Davis EF. G. McKean Davis Benamin C. Williams McLean Vincent Lacoste Robert V Mary FE. Lacoste Whistler

City Court Minutes From Mobile Court Actions

City of Mobile cases heard before Judge O J Semmes. Emile A Brun ner found not guilty on ordinance violation. Wm Browning bond forfeited on ordinance violation. Walter Perneil pled guilty to a city ordinance offense. fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 25 days hard labor. Joe Simonson continuing.

O. J. Semmes Business Today City of Mobile Emile A. Brunner Wm. Browning Walter Perneil Joe Simonson

Eczema Cure Reported For Baby After Sarsaparilla Use

Mrs Inez Lewis of Baring Maine recalls her four month old's worsening eczema spreading to the face hands and body. After applying a cloth mask and limiting motion the family used Hood s Sarsaparilla and within months the child recovered fully. A promotional note claims Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases and builds the system with liquid or Sarsatabs.

Hood Inez Lewis Baring Maine

Chancery Court Decrees and Dismissals on October 19

In the Chancery Court before Honorable Thomas H. Smith, various decree pro confesso actions and dismissals were recorded. Kelly vs Pittman et al ordered against Nora E. Pittman. Eisley vs Brannan submitted on bill with decree pro confesso. Arnoldsein cases and others involve settlements, publication orders, and dismissals on motion of complaint.

Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Kelly Arnstein Hirsch Helton Skinner Muths Brown Bruister Street Costello Judson Bellingrath Union Land and Timber Company J. H. Feist J. Jackson Georgiana Jackson

Porter Represents Alabama Leader in National League of Business Men

William A. Porter of Birmingham is named vice-president of the National League of Business Men for Wilson and Marshall, representing Alabama, and serves as president of the state group. He works with other officers to enroll more Alabama men in the national league. enrollments go to the Fifth Avenue Building headquarters in New York.

William A. Porter Birmingham National League of Business Men Wilson and Marshall Alabama League National League of Business Wilson and Mar- Avenue New York

Regular Oyster Commission Meeting Hears Bottoms Rent Petition

At the regular monthly oyster commission meeting, R H Powder and Stephen Lossing of the lower coast applied to rent a large bottom area. The president retains inspector duties for Mobile wharf and Commissioner Clark is named inspector for the Coden district in light activity.

Oyster Commission R. H. Powden Stephen Lossing Clark

Prominent oystermen seek lease relief for disastrous season

The group asks to be relieved of this year's lease payments as the southern shore harvests suffered. The board's attorney says no authority to remit dues. The commission withdraws all planted shell grounds from lease but keeps them open as public reefs. A visit to planned grounds is set for next week to inspect conditions.

South Shore Board of Commissioners

Field Glad 10 Reach Mobile Minstrels Parade

Al G. Field greeted crowds this morning amid the Mobile parade as his minstrel troupe readied matinee and night performances in Mobile. The slang line underscores a lighthearted event reflecting local entertainment.

al G. Field

Field Narrates South Tour and Mobile Ties

The article notes Field praising Mobile for its friendship and growth while touring for a new book. It mentions a political dialogue in his show and daily audience sentiment reports to Governor Wilson. Field comments on the Democratic victory and, aside from baseball, expresses loyalty to the Giants and manager McGraw.

Mobile Field Wilson Giants McGraw

Mrs Julia Terrell Dies at 84

Entered into rest October 17 1912 at 4 45 p m Mrs Julia Terrell wife of John Terrell Funeral from the residence of her daughter Mrs John Le Gros Pleasant avenue near county asylum Friday morning at 315 and from St Mary s Church with requiem mass at o clock Interment in Catholic cemetery

Terrell Julia Terrell John Terrell John le Gros Pleasant Avenue County Asylum St. Mary's Church Catholic Cemetery

Brown's Digestit tablets advertised for indigestion relief

An advertisement touts Brown's Digestit as a quick and permanent remedy for indigestion and upset stomachs. It promises instant relief, digestion aid, and a harmless formula suitable for children, with a money back guarantee from Van Antwerp Drug Store.

van Antwerp Drug Corporation Brown van Antwerp Drug Store

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Washington Mobile Book Binding Co ST. Michael Philadelphia Fiere Anne Co Seona Philadelphia Littleton, Ala J. E. Cox Foley OORT Winston Jones Jones Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Prescent Taft Taft John R. Manser Boston Mr. Manser Robert Manser Bayou la Batre Peter Brown Nick Andrews Knights of Security Temperance Hall Julia Terrel F. S. Davis Greater Minstrels DeBriere South Royal ST Gayfer’s Norfolk Jackets Windsor Doe BIG Porter State OF
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