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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
2
Local forecaster Shenbe says a severe but not paralyzing cold snap will sweep Mobile and surrounding territory by nightfall. Temperatures will drop noticeably though not beyond typical winter limits, with a shift from recent warm spell noted by Ashenberger.
Brunson, a dairyman, was fined 25 dollars and costs by the recorder for violating the milk ordinance and appealed to the city. He failed to pay, leading to a default sentence of twenty days. a friend later paid the fine and costs to release him.
Walter E. Dorn head of the Loyal Order of Moose touring the United States arrives in Mobile from Jacksonville. He is greeted by local lodge officials and will address members at a Friday night meeting at 8 o clock in the hall at St Michael and Royal streets.
Montgomery Alabama October 17 Charles L Gay of this city has announced his candidacy for the legislature He has long led the local farmers union and served on the state executive committee H Bergen Fuller a young lawyer is the other candidate for the legislature in Montgomery W W Hill a prominent lawyer has announced for the state senate
Three canvassers under L H Putnam of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Housing Committee work Friday to secure 3500 rooms for visitors to the Southern Commercial Congress. An information bureau will operate at 64 North Royal Street with C H Austin in charge and about 2000 more rooms needed.
Miss Lea Dumas of Malone New York credits Vinci with restoring her energy after weeks of weakness. The ad touts Vinci as a wonderful strength creator and body builder with a satisfaction guarantee and money back offer. Also promotes Saxo Salve for skin troubles available at Van Antwerp's Drug P. S.
Dr. Clarence J. Owen of the Southern Commercial arrives in Mobile to open his headquarters at the Battle House for the upcoming fifth annual congress. He will be joined by his secretary and likely other central office staff as committees approve city decorations and a parade plan with four bands. The central committee also received a gold medallion for President Wilson and bronze duplicates may be bought by the public.
A vintage notice warns against sedative cough medicines containing codeine morphine or heroin and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an effective expectorant. It claims the remedy cleans out germs and prevents pneumonia when used for coughs and colds and notes its worldwide reputation and availability.
Sheriff T. T. Palmer has served C. August Smith, a boiler maker, with process to appear in chancery court for a second alleged violation of an injunction issued by Ollinger and Bruce Dry Dock Company. Smith has already served 24 hours for violating the injunction and is accused of threatening and cursing workers to interfere with the company’s operations.
Law and Equity Court lists demurs sustained in Carroll vs Mobile Light and Railroad Co and English Mfg Co, default judgments for Garrison against Johnston and Richards, various orders for testimony and publication, and a long docket of Saturday through Thursday hearings and future dates in Chancery and Equity courts with many parties including Edith Roberts Kunz Barbara Wittich, Laura Richards and more.
Arthur Mitchell was arrested Thursday night by Deputy Sheriff George Mills on a warrant from Hayneville Lowndes County alleging obtaining money under false pretenses. The charge claims he defrauded T. B. Tyson by not honoring a labor contract, with friends planning habeas corpus action.
Nelson J. H. MelLong received a 51 dollar fine plus 30 days hard labor after being found guilty of assault with a pistol in a rooming house at 6 Conti street. He testified Nelson tried to rob him. Nelson said he had been drinking and did not know the shooter.
Ardis M. Carter and Dee Hodge, prominent farmers near Opp, Alabama, are arrested on a warrant from US District Attorney Warren S. Reeve for peonage. Complainant Alex Suffle, a Black man, alleges cruel ties and sought federal help in Montgomery. Commissioner Tutwiler will conduct the preliminary hearing in Do Than.
City of Mobile cases result not guilty for W H Holcombe Jr and W W Ran som. George Schambeau forfeiture. BD O Shaw mistrial. Bell Vickers Jim Chappelle reset for October 25. Saturday call lists Mitchell Latikes Edwards EB Hansen John McVoy.
The Law and Equity Court announces November law side settings with listings for Tuesday November 4 through Friday November 7.Cases include D Hall vs Henry Lindsey Charles Davy v T A Hatter et al A D Crawford et al vs Mobile Gulfport Lumber Co Imogene Frederick vs Thomas Williams Minge Co vs Barrett Bros Shipping Co Cadillac Motor Co vs Evans Furniture Co C Blue vs Hieronymus Docks and Lumber Co McGowin Lyons Hardware Co v Hieronymus and Lumber Co Bank of Biloxi vs Mobile Fish and Oyster Co A M Courtright vs T J Gladwell L C Irvine vs L C Garrett F Rinfield et al vs P F Alba F E Richard C C Mechem vs W M Crawly Mount
An Arkansan woman recounts years of illness and hunger with dyspepsia and complications. After trying grape nuts and cream she reports improved strength, no medicine, and weight gain within eight weeks, enabling her to do housework and feel well.
Heavy advance sales for the Lyric Theatre production Salome indicate a record turnout for tomorrow's matinee and night performances. The sensational piece from Brussels to Paris drew John DeReszke Edward DeReszke and Victor Marel in the cast, thrilling audiences across Europe and America. Hearts and Flowers, the Huntley Stock Company drama at the Orpheum, tops the week with Mr. Huntley in a strong leading role and two shows weekly starting next Monday. Rip Van Winkle to follow later in the week. popular prices apply to all performances.
A set of civil actions listed for Friday November 21 includes J. M. Clancy versus James T. Taylor et al. Jackson Bank and Trust versus G. A. Leftwich and Co. Haywood Bros. and Wakefield versus A. D. Bloch, as formal court notices.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast cure for stuffed noses and head colds. It claims one minute relief, with lasting effects by morning, and urges readers to buy a small bottle from any drug store.
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