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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1912

Page

2

Personalities in Mobile Social Circles Ahead of Week

W N Frenkel returns to New York after being summoned by illness and death in Mobile. Mrs Frenkel stays with her mother Mrs Spira. Angeline and Annie Glass return from a ten day river steamer trip visiting Selma. Detective J W Murphy shows improvement after a chill. Birmingham resident W H Branden visits Mobile. George TL Morton from Atlanta guests of Freda L Uhen. Rex Mortis and wife visit Mobile. Warren Christian and Frank Roos return after being away two weeks, having seen the world series. J A Gallinger of Atlantic Glaze Company visits for trade. Leon Barnett of Montgomery, representing Upschn Company, arrives to stay until Sunday. Lyric manager Charles Fourton ill then returns to duty at the Cawthon Hotel.

W.N. Frenkel New York Mobile Abraham H. Spira Messrs Warren Christian Frank Roos Boston

Colonel Still Hungry at Oyster Bay Dining Table

Colonel Roosevelt dressed in a khaki riding suit and walked downstairs unaided. He declared he felt fine and wanted lunch, marking his first time joining the family at the dining table since his return.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt

Cure Claim for Frost Bite Relief by Cuticura Soap

J. S. Echols of Beliten Ga reports winter frost bite affected ears feet scalp and wrists with itching burning and cracking. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he says he is cured of all troubles citing a March 12 1912 signature.

Beliten Echols

Baby’s skin clears after Cuticura treatment

Mrs Anna Cae of Decaturville Tenn writes that a two week old infant developed blistering and crusting but improved after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She notes a three week recovery and mentions global availability and a free 82 page Skin Book sample offer.

Decaturville Tenn Mra Anna Cae

City Brevities From the Local Notes

Assistant General Freight Agent E. E. DeFuniak of the Louisville and Nashville, with private secretary L. Opp, is in the city. Passenger Agent H. C. Geroi announces a $2.45 round trip Mobile to Gulfport for the fair. Tax Assessor E. B. Laurendine and assistant P. Burke Laurendine tour county wards for real estate assessments. City Commissioner Lyons inspects police headquarters as renovations continue including steam heating, stables, and gravel repaving.

E. E. DeFuniak Louisville and Nashville Montgomery L. Opp City H. C. Geroi Louisville and Nashville Mobile Gulfport Miss E. B. Laurendine P. Burke Laurendine Lyons

Police appoint Hughes as chauffeur for auto patrol

Police Chief Crenshaw announced the appointment of F E Hughes as a chauffeur for the auto patrol to cover the absence of Chauffeur James McKay who underwent an operation several days ago and whose condition was unimproved. McKay will probably be absent about thirty days longer.

Crenshaw F E. K. Hughes Auto Patrol Hughes James McKay McKay

Police Chief Reports County Fine Collections Stay Strong

Police Chief Crenshaw said yesterday collections by the department totaled 361 dollars. The funds were sent by Police Clerk Barry to County Treasurer Stone, with Crenshaw noting the amount is substantial for the period.

Crenshaw Barry Stone

Belle Richard Purchases Spring Hill Land for 14000

Mrs Belle Richard buys a tract near Spring Hill close to the Spring Hill Fruit Co. for 14000 dollars. Four thousand cash and the balance in notes. The seller is B J Wellman and a partner, residents of Chicago.

Belle Richard Spring Hill Sring Hill Fruit Company B. J. Wellman Chicago

Cow Wanders Into Broad Street Neighborhood

Residents along Broad street near Government street found a cow on their lawns last night and the area damaged flowers and shrubbery. A local woman reported the owner can claim the animal by calling 3829 and proving ownership.

Broad-street Broad Government Street

Syrup of Figs advertises a cure for sick children

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs to cleanse a child's stomach liver and bowels claiming quick relief from fever irritability and poor appetite. The copy promotes the product as a gentle safe laxative made from figs and aromatics and priced for druggists with full directions on the package.

Seana California Fie Syrup Co

Cochrane optimistic on 1913 business and Wilson win

President John T. Cochrane of the Cogran(e) Lines returns from a long trip with an upbeat view of business through 1913. He cites strong eastern conditions, farmer prosperity, and high crop values, noting railroads are taxed with volume but expect bright prospects, especially the Alabama Tennessee & Northern and Tombigbee Valley after their connection.

John T. Cochrane Cograne Wilson Cochrane Balkan United States Alabama Tennessee & Northern Tombigbee Valley

Deaths and Funerals In Fairhope and Mobile County

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hunnel was held Wednesday at 2 36 p m from the Christian church in Fairhope Ala Judge W A Foster conducted the service praising her kindness toward Fairhope children The remains were laid beside those of her late husband a member of the original Fairhope colony Pallbearers named A A Corbett Fred Swett C W Lyons J M Pilcher William Sweet J B Gaston John H Jackson John H Jackson aged 57 of Mobile county and a Me station farmer died at a family home 9 7 Herndon avenue Funeral time pending for him and family survivors listed two sons a daughter and other relatives

M. Hunnel Mary Hunnel Christian Church Fairhope Ala W. A. Foster Summerdale A. A. Corbett Fred Swett C. W. Lyons J. M. Pilcher William Sweet J&. BE. Gaston John H. Jackson Mobile County Herndon Avenue H. Jr Aubrey L C. Collar

Pain's Great Fireworks Spectacle Seeks 50 Girls

Advertises a weekly event titled Old Mexico at Slource Park grounds seeking 50 young ladies and children. Applicants to report Friday at 7:30 pm to the Stage Director at Temperance Hall corner St Joseph and St Michael streets.

Pain Old Mexico Slource Park Temperance Hall St. Joseph and St. Michael Streets

John Evers Named Manager Of Cubs

Chicago Oct 24 Official announcement confirms John Evers has been chosen to manage the Chicago National League baseball team. President C W Murphy announced the selection today.

Chicago John Fevers C.W. Murphy

Stummatone Tonic Praised By Hotel Clerk Speer

Samuel G. Speer of the Bienville Hotel credits Stummatone with restoring his health after years of fatigue and back pain. He reports better sleep and appetite and improved spirits after eight days of use. The ad notes European success and growing American demand, with neurologists at Sutton Bros. drug store promoting the tonic to run-down clients.

Samuel G. Speer Bienville Hotel Battle House America Stummatone Sutton Bros.’ Drug Store

Rear Admiral Chagin Death Shocks St Petersburg

Oct 24 St. Petersburg Rear Admiral Cheagin commander of the emperor of Russia s yacht Standara died by his own hand at his residence. Family later said the death was linked to a love affair amid a year of political and military turmoil.

ST. Petersburg Admirel Cheagin Standara Admiral Chasin

Autumn Painted in Roseate Hues

A vivid autumn scene described in roseate tones. The piece notes maple color shifts to crimson and orange, corn ruffled by wind, birds migrating, and fields showing amber glints. It ends with references to harvest moon and falling leaves, conveying seasonal change through lyrical imagery.

Also Mentioned on This Page

cOe Washington Angeline Annie Glass City of Selma J. W. Murphy W. H. Branden Birmingham George TL. Morton The Blancas Company Atlanta Freda L. Uhen Rex Mortis J. A. Gallinger Atlantic Glaze Company Vittsburg Leon Barnett Upschn Kalamazoo Wich Charles Fourton Lyric Cawthon Hotel Fourton Chandler & Ames John B. Vincent Joers & Hogue Haley & Haley Dreamland John Evers CUBS Chagin Bears Castoria Agsscordyrese Columbia Ice Cream Co Dauphin Street Mobile, Ala Dauphin and Royal Mobile, Alabama John F. Willis Edward H. Percy Willis & Percy Jewelers Dauphin ST Bank of Mobile National Banking Association Rowley Orchestra Misses Tucker Sisson
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