Obituary Notices Across Three Families in Augusta and Portland
Schwarz died Monday October 19 1914 at 5 o clock in Augusta wife of the late Reuben Marcus Schwarz aged 66 funeral to be announced later McKay Margaret relict of Peter F McKay entered into rest October 18 1914 at 845 pm 105 North Conception street and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for interment in Catholic Cemetery Odd Fellows Hall Mobile Lodge No 8 to assemble for funeral of Albert E Erb Peerless Lodge St Johns New Brunswick. Erb Albert E entered into rest October 13 1914 at 945 am funeral from 62 North Ann street Tuesday afternoon at 4 interment Magnolia Cemetery Portland Maine and New Brunswick Canada papers please copy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarz
Augusta
Reuben Marcus Schwarz
M’kay
Margaret
Peter F. McKay
Conception Street
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Order of Odd Fellows
Mobile Lodge
Mobile Lodge No. 8
Odd Fellows Hall
Albert E. Erb
Peerless Lodge
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Coba
Dodges
Charles Sheldon
Erb
North Ann _ street
Magnolia Cemetery
Portland
Maine
Canada
Cabaret Singer Miss Hogan Engaged by Windsor
Miss Margaret Hoggan well known in the South for cabaret singing opens an engagement at the Windsor Rathskeller. She will perform every afternoon and evening as manager Reynolds features a four piece orchestra and praise her as one of the best cabaret singers to appear in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hoggan
Birmingham
South
Windsor Rathsheller
Miss Hogan
New
Rathskeller
Reynolds
Railroad safety data sought by Interstate Commission order
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered detailed data on block signal and other train safety appliances in use on American railroads. The statistics must be sent to Washington by January 15, 1916 and may support physical valuation work or safety investigations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Russians Advance in Poland Amid Reported Heavy Losses
Russian forces pressed near Wyszkow and Przemys while advancing toward Carpathians and repelling enemy attacks. Analysts estimate 40,000 Russian dead and wounded from assaults on Przemys. Artillery action intensified as pursuit continued north of the town.
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Wyszkow
Carpathian
Carpathians
Przemys
Servians Repel Austrian Forces in Bosnia and along the Drina
A Reuters dispatch from Nish reports Serb victories from October 12 to 15 against Austrian forces. Skirmishes on the Bosnia left wing and attacks near Svornik Losnitza, Kouriatchitza, Ada Zingaba, and Reputchevo yielded heavy Austrian losses, with hundreds killed or captured and 600 prisoners taken near Kouaiatchitza as rains swelled the Drina River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kouaiatchitza
Drina
All Attempts to Force Vistula Fail
A Petrograd dispatch reports Austro German efforts to cross the Vistula have failed. German forces, kept under heavy bombardment, attempted pontoon bridges at eighteen points on October 13 and 14 but were repulsed, with bridge material destroyed and Russian positions holding.
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London
Petrograd
Daily Telegraph
Vistula
Introduction of Decisive Battle Near Warsaw
Berlin reports engagements southwest of Warsaw may mark the start of a decisive battle. The German advance toward the Vistula pushes along roads turned to bogs by rain, with horses sinking and transport wheels stuck. Still, troops are said to be in good condition despite hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Warsaw
Vistula
Y M C A Worker Addresses Young Men at Harte Auditorium
A large audience of young men heard Ss. A. Ackler head of the Blue Ridge Training School speak at the Harte Auditorium on Pygmies or Giants or Who Wins and Why. The Church Federation plans a Bible Study Class and signature cards were distributed to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harte
Ss. A. Ackler
Blue Ridge
Young Men's Christian Association
Virginia
Church Federation
Turpentine and rosin prices reported in Savannah market
Naval Stores report from Savannah Georgia on October 19 shows turpentine nominal at 4.5 per 100 pounds with receipts 605 rosin nominal with receipts 1001. Various grade quotes listed: B 3.50 D 3.62 1-3 EBF G H 13.55 K 4.15 M 4.50 N 6.00 WG 6.25 Www 6.35.
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Naval
Savannah
Notice of Liquor License Transfer Request in Mobile
Thomas C Barrett asks Mobile Excise Commission to transfer the January 1 1914 retail liquor license from Ollie Werneth to himself for a saloon at 62 South Royal Street Mobile Alabama. Werneth Jr operates the saloon and requests transfer to Barrett through attorneys Ervin and McAleer in Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excise Commission
City of
Mobile
Ollie Werneth
South Royal Street
Alabama
Ollie Werneth, Jr
Honorable Excise Commission
Thomas C. Barrett
Ervin & McAleer
Statement of campaign expenses for Lazaruk Schwarz 1914
Campaign expense record for Lazaruk Schwarz seeking re election as Commissioner of the City of Mobile dated September 1 1914 itemizes costs for headquarters rent ward lists clerical services stenography postage advertising printing moving pictures and employee wages with a total of 1508 45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazaruk Schwarz
City OF
Statonery
Mobile Item
Mobile Register
Tribune
Mobroe Park
Circu- Staats-Zeitung
U S Chamber Officers See The Harbor And Beyond
The U S Chamber voices optimism about America’s business future amid European disaster. It promotes regional director meetings to connect with local leaders, highlights South’s growth in agriculture manufacturing and finance, and urges cautious but confident progress.
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Washington
National Chamber
United States
South
United States of America
Maritime Movements On The River And Canal Chart Sale
The Mallory Liner Lampasas arrived with a large passenger list and cargo. The Cessna carried about 750 passengers up river to the Louisville and Nashville bridge. Overhauls occur for the Harald at Pinto Dry Docks and the Tarpon arrives from Pensacola with freight and passengers. Honduran steamers Bodo and Gedo prepare for service while the St Ninian and tug Mary Wittich are active on the stream. A fishing party nets 2500 snappers weighing 3700 pounds, leaving many behind on the pier. A yacht trip to Nigger Lake is planned by Captain Tim Dorgan and companions. Panama Canal chart prepared by the governor is now sold for 20 cents per sheet.
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Lampasas
Cessna
Louisville and Nashville Bridge
Harald
Louisville and Nashville
Pinto Dry Docks
Tarpon
Pensacola
Fla
Bodo
The
Munson Steamship Company
Havana
Cuba
Gedo
Chamelecon Steamship Company
Magnolia
St. Ninian
Mary Wittich
Leo
Bisso Towing and Wrecking Company
Mary Fittich
Mobile and Ohio
Government Street
Tim Dorgan
George Godbold
Charles Ladnier
Gus Muths
Nigger Lake
Adriatic Sea Mined Areas Warn Mariners Coastwise
Information from the hydrographic office urges caution in Adriatic waters as mines have been reported along the north and east coasts islands and ports, advising mariners to navigate carefully and heed warnings.
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Adriatic
Hydrographic Office
How to Give Qui to Children and Adults
Ferriline is a de market name for an impro Quinine. It is a tasteless syrup pleasant to take and does not disturb the stomach. Children take it and never know it is Quinine. Also adapted to adults who cannot take ordinary quinine. Not nauseating or ringing in the head. Ask for 2 ounce original package FEBRILINE. 25 cents.
British Navy Holds Left Wing Against German Advance
London reports the British fleet on the extreme left of the Allied line blocking further German efforts to turn the left flank. British mine fields along the Belgian coast and new naval dispositions are cited as key factors in halting the German advance as Paris and Paris-area dispatches note Allied gains near Yser and along the northern front. Observers foresee a climactic phase soon amid ongoing battles around Lille Arras and Givenchy.
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London
Ostend
von Kluck
von Arnim
Paris
Yser
Thourout
Roulers
Menin
William
France
Armentieres
Lys
Lille
Douai
Givenchy
Arras
Allied dispatches show hope in West Flanders and Lille area
Reports from London say German advance from Ostend toward French coast towns is blocked. Allied wedge force presses on Lille while Belgians defend the Yser near Dixmude and Ostend appears cleared of Germans, who regroup southward toward Dunkirk and Calais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West Flanders
France
Lille
Paris
England
Ostend
Flanders
Courtrai
Great Britain
Dunkirk
Calais
Furnes
Contractor Holcombe Challenges Board in Gravel Dispute
At a Monday meeting of the Board of Revenues and Road Commissioners, Contractor W H Holcombe accused the county of paying for hauling not performed while recounting gravel shortages on Cedar Road. He pressed for written charges and an investigation, but the board proceeded with other business as crowds dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Revenues and Road Commissioners
Gaillard
W. H. Holcombe
Holcombe
Hagan
Civic League
Dew
Cedar Road
Mr. Holcombe
Fisher
Green
Perry
Williamson
Infant Death and McKay Widow Funeral Notices
The eleven day old infant of George G. and Ruth Imma Dempster was buried Monday at Pine Crest cemetery after services at the family home on Marine Street. Margaret McKay widow of P. F. McKay died Sunday night at 8 o'clock at 106 West Notre Conception Street after a short illness. She was a lifelong city resident and member of the Cathedral. The text notes a funeral and Catholic rites at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and burial in a Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G
Ruth Imma Dempster
Marine Street
Pine Crest Cemetery
Margaret McKay
P. F. McKay
Conception Street
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