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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1915

Page

3

Meat inspection enforcement leads to multiple fines

The city health department backed by the recorders court cracks down on meat and milk violations. William Foster and Joe Jugs 737 each fined 15 dollars for uninspected meats. Gus Demetrius and Diamond Nick fined 10 dollars for watered milk and unscreened food respectively. J. E. Strachan case on selling substandard milk postponed to November 6.

City Health Department Recorders Court Wiliam Foster Joe Gus Demetrius Diamond Nick J. E. Strachan

Prohibition Cases Postponed to October 23

In the inferior criminal court on Thursday the cases of Morris Brooks Henry Neville John T McGrath and Clarence Collins for violating the prohibition law were continued to October 23 Alex De Florin and Bessie De Hierin charged with abusive language demanded a jury trial and bonds set at 150 each Mrs M Gardner was the complainant Ordelia Lewis charged with assault with a knife received a continuance until October 23 Edward Thomas on gaming was fined 1 or ten days

Inferior Criminal Court Morris Brooks Henry Neville John T. McGrath Clarence Collins Alex de Florin Bessie de Hierin M. Gardner Ordelia Lewis Edward Thomas

Pinex cough remedy promises fast relief at low cost

A home treatment claims 216 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with sugar syrup to create an inexpensive cough remedy. It asserts quick healing of inflamed membranes, loosens dry coughs, and stops phlegm. includes brand notes for asking a druggist and a money-back guarantee from The Pinex Co.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Temptation for Tourist Lies Along This Route

Along the Jackson Memorial Road in Mobile county tourists are tempted by ripe oranges and grapefruit turning golden in clusters along the route. The soil and climate have grown groves of Satsumas grapefruit persimmons and peaches where pine stumps once stood. Future gulf coast farms promise solid industry diversification and fruitful returns for visitors and locals alike.

Jackson Memorial Road Mobile County Gulf Coast

Book farmer turns merchant into Orchard Grower along Jackson Highway

F. M. Bell, a former Scranton merchant, pounds the soil on 40 acres along the Union Church road showing a diverse orchard and truck crops. He sold Mobile market melons and cucumbers at top prices while learning farming from books, proving a noncotton operation can thrive with careful planting and markets.

Jackson Memorial Mobile County F. M. Bell Union Church Road Tel Manile Beil Mr. Gell Bermuda Texas Mobile Bell

Bar Harbor beauty show judges Duchess of Devonshire and Miss Emmet

New York society writer Nixola Greely-Smith describes Bar Harbor charity tableaux featuring Mrs. J. G. Maupin posing as the Duchess of Devonshire and Miss Jeannie Emmet with a dove. The piece weighs evolving standards of beauty, soul in women, and shifts in feminine ideals across eras.

J. G. Maupin Duchess of Devonshire Gainsborough Jeannie Emmet Grueze Bar Harbor Nixola Greely-Smith New York New York Philadelphia J. G .Maupin Duchess of Devonshire Jeannie Kimmit

New Transfer Company Forms In City Court

The Quick Transfer Company filed incorporation papers in the probate court late Wednesday to engage in general hauling and baggage transfer with offices at 270 Netts Royal Street. Capital is $2,000 with initial business capital of $1,100. Incorporators include J. H. Kirkpatrick as president H Ollo Nack as vice president and M V Hanaw as secretary and treasurer.

Quick Transfer Company Prodace Court Netts Royal Street J. H. Kirkpatrick H Ollo Nack M V Hanaw

Fines in Inferior Court for Assault on Colvins

Leslie Green paid 50 dollars or forty days and Elmore Edwards paid 10 dollars or ten days after assault charges. Judge Henry Chamberlain set bonds at 150 dollars each and both defendants gave notice of appeal.

Leslie Green Henry Chamberlain Inferior Criminal Court Maggie Colvin Selesia Colvin Elmore Edwards

Watch stolen from Estelle Mallory in Wilkinson Street incident

Estelle Mallory reported to police that a Black man stole a double case gold filled watch with double chain attached to a gold bracelet from her home on Wednesday afternoon. The report notes a Black suspect and details of the missing watch.

Estelle Mallory Wilkinson Street

Razor Tossed as Cop Approaches in Alley Court

Butler Brown faced Recorder Bedington after dropping a brown handled razor at the mouth of an alley when a large officer neared. Brown claimed no intent to harm the cop, but the judge called razors a nuisance and fined him 25 dollars plus costs. Regular Charley Kitchen was fined 15 dollars for drunkenness. Cleveland Washington was released after identification. James Glass and E C Shaw were ordered rearrested after signing bonds.

Butler Brown Kutler Recorder Bedington’s Court Nebber Edington Butler Castle van Liéw

Robertsdale and Orchard Society News Items

Local Robertsdale notes report Mrs L F Ballinger visiting and band concerts drawing crowds. N J Aubert elected chair and C M Seever secretary of a good roads meeting to face county commissioners. Farm activity includes Swift Co creamery bids and new tenants. Orchard notices cite James Van der Berge moving on, Davis family buying a farm, and Wengerds hosting visitors as Mobile shoppers appear. The Orchard Citrus Growers meet next Wednesday with address by W H Reynolds. and Actors and actorines advertising divorces more than others.

Robertsdale Ala L. F. Ballinger la Fox Maude Mills N. J. Aubert C. M. Seever O. Anderson J. T. Floyd Wallace G. Hoiles Marvel Suppy and Creamery Company A. McMasters Hansen Swift & Co A. Nix J. R. Biddle H. Harrigan St. Joseph J. Craft and Wife North San Francisco New Orleans Orchard Citrus Growers’ Association W. H. Reynolds Mobile

Dyer Family Plans Housing Move

The article notes the management of the Dyer place and states that House will be kept for Leo M. Dyer, who will remain there.

Dyer Place Leo M. Dyer

Birthday Party Invitation for Lea L. deVaux

The ITM congratulates Lea L. deVaux of 716 Palmetto Street on her ninth birthday born October 21, 1906. It invites her to host a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon for five friends with tickets mailed.

Lea L. deVaux Palmetto St ITM Empire Theatre

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