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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1913

Page

2

Cabinet Dinner Plates Reserved for Southern Commercial Congress

A telegram to Managing Director J. Owen of the Southern Commercial Congress confirms plans for a cabinet dinner next Tuesday in Mobile. About sixty reservations remain, with fifty additional delegates from New Orleans announced. Delegates include A. Caldwell Memphis Philip Worlein New Orleans J W Mott Sawannah G Grosvenor Dawe Washington Captain and Mrs Hobson and others.

Dary Navy Josephus Thursnoon J. Owen Cial Congress Mobile Washington Wilson Don Farnsworth Chamber of Commerce Daniels Comercial Congress Farnsworth New Orleans Chamber of Commerce of the United States A. §. Caldwell Memphis Philip Worlein J.W. Mott Sa- Wanneh G. Grosvenor Dawe Washington, D. C R. P. Hobson Sanchez Chile Republic Lillian W. Johnson Emma Jordan Harvey Jordan Atlanta State of Georgia

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Health Boost

An old standard tonic claims to purify blood and strengthen the system by stimulating the liver. Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria remedy and general health booster for adults.

Grove

Bankruptcies Filed in U S District Court

Petitions in bankruptcy were filed Friday morning in the United States district court. Elbert, a laborer of Prichard, reported liabilities with no assets, adjudicated bankrupt, petition referred to R. T. J. S. Harris, a railroad worker of Selma, liabilities 528 dollars, no assets. petition filed for W. K. Campbell, referee at N. E& J. Willis, laborer of Prichard, liabilities 275 dollars, no assets. Saturday set for Mobile citizens to buy Panama buttons.

United States District Court Fria Iday Elbert É Prichard R. T J. S. Harris Selma W. K. Campbell N. E& J. Willis

Panama Button Day Drives Support For Mobile School Fund

Children will sell Panama buttons downtown Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to raise funds for the School Improvement Associations. The buttons, issued by the Central Committee, carry the motto Alabama Did It and national colors to honor President Wilson visiting Monday. The effort will crown the top sellers with seats in the president’s reviewing stand.

Mobile Alabama Wilson

District No 7 Formed In Wilmer Sunday Sunday School Meet

A convention of Protestant Sunday schools near Wilmer Alabama will form District No 7 of the Mobile County Sunday School Association at Wilmer Methodist Church. The program includes top speakers. attendees from Wilmer include J L Cawthon S P Gaillard J H Wienand Freda Rose Kate Han Gertrude Wienand Margaret Wienand and R L Howell. The session runs 10 45 a m to 4 30 p m with dinner intermission and delegates hosted by Wilmer families.

Wilmer Ala Wilmer Methodist Church Mobile County Sunday School Association J. L. Cawthon J. H. Wienand Freda Rose Kate Han Gertrude Margaret Wienand R. L. Howell

Fresh Garden Seed Stock for Fall Planting

Fresh stock of all garden seed varieties for fall planting including turnips ruta baga and cabbage. Absolutely fresh with no carryover from last year. English Carriage Co. Sun Wed Fri schedule noted.

English Carriage Co

Revival Climax Promised Sunday at Government Street Church

The Government Street Methodist Church revival nears its end with two weekday services on Friday at 3 30 p m and 7 30 p m and no Saturday services. Sunday features 11 a m and 7 30 p m sermons with a 3 30 p m Love Feast. Evangelist Hanes is credited with strong, faithful preaching and many expect to join the church.

Government Street Methodist Church Hanes

Car Taken From Circus Grounds Returned Later

Police report states Mr. Gage’s automobile was stolen from circus grounds Thursday night by a yellow man. The car was later returned to its original location and two inner tubes and an automobile jack were missing. Investigations are ongoing. Buy your Panama Button Saturday for Monday.

Gage

North Side Baptist church organizers meet to plan

At a Thursday night gathering four local pastors including Rev. L. C. De Witt discussed a new church covenant faith and rules. Changes to eld methods and member solicitation were praised as the group prepares staff canvass within its territory. Morning and evening services will be led by Rev. DeWitt. A committee of DeWitt and Rev. W. E. Lockler will seek a city presbytery to complete the organization.

North Side Baptist Church Movement L. C. de Witt Eld L. C. DeWitt W. E. Lockler

Wartime Photo Service Offers Troop Wreck Remains Pictures

Boyles' Studio advertises mounted photos of troop wrecks showing removal of dead and dying. The 25 cent price applies to each reprint or image dated 10-23-24.

Boyles’ Studio

Flags of West to Grace Lyric Flags of West to Grace Lyric

Twenty-one flags representing Latin American nations and the United States will decorate the Lyric theatre in Mobile for the Southern Commercial Congress sessions. Loaned by the Pan American Union, they have rarely been gathered together outside Washington. The Pan American building in Ashington will be the other place hosting the flags.

United States Pan-American Union Lyric Theatre Southern Commercial Congress Pan-American Washington Mobile Ashington Woodrow Wson Battle House

Panama Button Day Saturday

A call to wear a Panama Button on Saturday to show patriotism and pride. The brief urges participation as a public display of support.

Panama

Brass Knuckles Found On Theft Suspect

A white man who gave the name C. C Metcalf of Richmond Virginia was arrested Friday morning by Patrolman Ed Sheets as a dangerous and suspicious character. He is charged with an attempted robbery on Government Street Thursday and fled from police. Brass knuckles were found in his pocket and a concealed weapons charge added. He will be arraigned in recorder's court Friday afternoon.

C. Cc. Metcalf Richmond Ed Sheets Metcalf Lower Government Street Recorder’s Court

Old Recipe Promises Darker Hair with Sage Tea Remover

Advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as a ready made remedy to restore natural hair color. It claims dandruff itching scalp and hair loss problems are halted and that the product is available in drug stores as Wyeths Lagend Sulphur Hair Remedy for 50 cents.

Wyeth Jean Nate

Memorial Chorus Plans Grow for 1100 Voices in Services

The Morgan Service and music committees report plans for an 1100 voice memorial chorus next Tuesday. Public school pupils in Mobile will be assigned to services with rehearsals at the Y M C A tonight and tomorrow at 7:30. Visitors may join by signing cards with F W Evans at the Y M C A by Monday 9 30 a m.

Morgan Service Committee Music Committee Murphy Mobile Public Schools Lutendant Murphy Mobile Dunster Barton Academy Derby Alabama F. W.evans

One Day Cold Cure and Two Day Grip Remedy Ad

Ad touts a laxative called Bromo Quinine with the claim Cures a Cold in One Day and Cures Grip in Two Days. Signature attributed to E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Barge Arrives and Departs for Holt on Tombigbee River

The Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Company barge reached Mobile Friday at 7 00 am from its voyage and left for Holt Alabama at 9 15 am after a brief layover due to rough seas. A breakfast was hosted aboard for New Orleans business and press figures including John H Bernard Nicholas A Bern and H J Harvey. Mr Boyle of Farish Animated Film Company will stay on to shoot reels for the Southern Commercial Congress.

Alabama and New Orleans Transportation Company Mobile Holt Ala Tombigbee River Lower Bay New Orleans John H. Bernard Nicholas A. Bern Stanley Co. Arthur New Orleans Item H. J. Harvey Farish Animated Film Company Boyle Southern Commercial Congress

Inspector Takes East Indian to New Orleans Deportation

Inspector Jack Worden of the local immigration service left Mobile Thursday for New Orleans with Abdul Gham and an East Indian in custody. The alien was turned over to an inspector in New Orleans and will be taken to San Francisco for deportation to Calcutta, India.

Jack Worden Immigration Service Mobile New Orleans Abdul ‘Gham San Francisco Calcutta India

Alien Malay Held Awaiting Immigration Hearing

Semin Awang, a Malay national, was arrested by the immigration department for unlawful presence in the United States and is being held at the county jail awaiting a hearing before Immigration Commissioner H. C. Apache. The hearing date has not been set.

Semin Awang Immigration Department United States Sioner H. C. Apache

Hagenbeck Wild Animals Highlight Circus Visit

The Hagenbeck Wallace circus prepares for big crowds with 1025 staff, steam heated dining tents, and Pullman sleepers. Carl Hagenbeck’s wild animal collection debuts, aided by a mass breakfast service and a royal band performance. Tonight another show runs at 8 with doors opening earlier. the season ends after this stop.

Jimmy Davis Carl Hagenbeck Cameron Prof Massy Royal Military Band Fred Egener Hagehbeck-Wallace

Wreck Pictures Official Mounted Photos Sold

Troop death mounted photos advertised by Boyles' Studio priced at 25 cents each with a date of 10 28 31.

Alabama Did It Button Wearer Faith Proclaimed

A nostalgic prompt urges readers to display a Panama button and declare belief, signaling pride in a bold political slogan and the era’s public display of opinion.

Strikes Continue in Mobile Shipyard and Iron Works

The Iron Workers and Carpenters unions press for higher wages and recognition, with many members leaving Mobile for work elsewhere while remaining hold out. Employers claim normal operations with ample funds. Henderson Iron Works reports sixty five workers and peak in a year, denying any call for individual rehires. Ollinger & Bruce Dry Dock Co says the strike does not worry them.

Mobile Frank Henderson Henderson Iron Works Henderson Ollinger & Bruce Dry Dock Company Russell Thompson

French and English Aliens to be Deported

Louis Monin a French national held at the county jail will be deported to Buenos Aires via New York with a November 1 transfer from Mobile. Robert McKay another alien in local custody will be deported to England around November 1 from Pensacola Florida.

Louis Monin France Mobile Uends. Ayres Buenos Ayres New York Monin Mobilé New York City Robert McKay England Pensacola Fla

Argentine Alien Released After Warrant Cancelled

Immigration officials released Antonio Baez of Argentina after Washington cancelled the warrant. Beaz had been arrested at Evergreen Alabama and was not to be held for government authorities.

H. C. Brownlow Antonio Beaz Evergreen Ala Mr. Brownlow Washington Baez

Mill Workman Seeks $2500 Damages in Sawmill Injury

David W. Johnson filed suit in the law and equity court against Dixie Lumber Company alleging injuries from April 26 in a sawmill accident that cost him the use of his arm. He seeks $2500 in damages for lost use of the arm.

David W. Johnson Law and Equity Court Dixie Lumber Company Johnson

Bessie McGlynn to Sing Ave Maria at St Marys Church

At the 10 o'clock mass on Sunday, Miss Bessie McGlynn daughter of J J McGlynn of Mobile will sing Gounod Ave Maria for offertory. The special request comes from a prominent Southern Commercial Congress official and visitors to the Congress have been invited to hear her.

Southern Commercial Congress Bessie McGlynn J. J. McGlynn Mobile St. Mary’s Church Congress St. Mary’s

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