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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1913

Page

7

Easier to Trouble Friends Than Steer Enemies in Play

The remark notes it is simpler to draw friends into trouble than to directly influence foes. It compares social dynamics and strategy in competitive or social games.

Little Boy Blue at Lyric Delights Audiences Today

Viennese operetta Little Boy Blue arrives at the Lyric for matinee and evening performances. The show, a Henry W. Savage production from Paris Berlin and Vienna sensations, features Otis Harlan and Savage’s full orchestra. Seats selling fast.

Lyric Henry W. Savage Europe Mr. Savage Paris Berlin Vienna Rudolph Schanzer Carl ‘Lindau Henri Bereny

Hackett's Grain of Dust at Lyric Monday Night

Demand for James K. Hackett play The Grain of Dust at the Lyric is so strong that many cities cannot be visited this season. Hackett plans a new play for next season, and the engagement here is brief. Seats are selling now.

James K. Hackett

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Health Boost

An old general tonic claim states Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the liver relieves nervous mood and low spirits aids digestion and builds up the system while driving out malaria.

Grove

Rockefeller Fund Donates 1.95 Million to Colleges and Johns Hopkins

The General Education Board announced gifts totaling 1.95 million dollars to Johns Hopkins Medical School and to Barnard Wellesley and Ripon colleges. Johns Hopkins receives 1.5 million for a Welch Fund endowment to support full‑time faculty in clinical education and research with no personal fees.

New York Johns Hopkins Medical School Baltimore Barnard Colege New York City Wellesley College Wellesley Mass Ripon College Ripon Wis General Education Board John D. Rockefeller Johns Hopkins William Welch F. T. Gates Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins Hospital Medical Faculty

Deaths and Funerals Carl Whittenger

The funeral for Carl Whittenger was held Friday at 4 p.m. from the family home at 154 Tennessee Street. Rev. George W. McRae officiated at Magnolia Cemetery where the service concluded. Pallbearers included J. H. Bladsman, W. Berojoun, George Thompson, and E. E. Cassibry.

Carl Whittenger Tennessee Street George W. McRae The Baptist Church Magnolia Cemetery Mesers J. H. Bladsman W. Berojoun George Thompson E. E. Cassibry

Death at the Vatican Grieves Pontifical Circle

Monsignor Montagnini dies after throat illness and recent operation. The pope receives the report from Berlin as the Vatican community mourns. He was popular in Vatican circles and held key duties after the Paris nuncio left during the France Vatican rupture.

Mer. Montagnini Berlin Associated Press Rome Monsignor Montagnini Vatican Mgr Montagnini France Merry del Val Monsignor Lorenzelli Paris Clemenceau Contagnini Merry del Val

Think Well of Superintendent Moseley

C C Moseley has qualified as superintendent of education for Tallapoosa County but will not assume active charge until May because Camp Hill school board refuses to release him. Prof J D Lane will handle most duties while Moseley exercises general supervision and Lane attends to details. The board’s refusal is seen as a district compliment but causes Moseley discomfort.

Montgomery C. C. Moseley Tallapoosa County Camp Hill J. D. Lane Tilapoosa County Moseley Professor Lane Mr. Moseley

A Marvelous Escape

A father from Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope writes of a nighttime croup attack in which his child recovered after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He credits the medicine with saving the boy from danger and notes it is sold by all druggists including Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Adv. 7.

P. F. Bastiama Prince Albert Cape of Good Hope van Antwerp Drug Corp. Adv

Pardon Application for Mike Tooles in Mobile

Notice that Leigh and Chamberlain attorneys seek a gubernatorial pardon for Mike Tooles convicted in Mobile recorder's court about fifteen years ago on petit larceny. Public record date 10 25 27.

Mike Tooles Recorder’s Court City of Mobile Leigh & Chamberlain

Edwards right to marry granted in Mobile court

In Mobile Alabama the Law and Equity Court on the Equity Side under Judge Safford Berney grants Carrie Belle Edwards the right to marry. Contempt findings in other cases include Jacob J Hauser fined fifty dollars and jailed three days for contempt.

Law and Equity Court of Mobile Equity Side Safford Berney Carrie Belle Edwards Robert BE. Lee Charles T. Pollard State of Alabama T. J. Touart Mobile County Jacob J. Hauser Chancery Court Thomas H. Smith Willie Peyton Marietta Christian Thumm Fred Brown Annie Brown Virginus Morgan Emma Morgan J. Willard Newman Joshua Kennedy Walter Sibley Augusta Sibley Marie Albrecht Henry W. Faggard W. Day

Burial of James S. Alexander in Magnolia Cemetery

The remains of James S. Alexander were interred in Magnolia Cemetery after a Friday funeral from Dixon & McKay parlors at 8 o'clock officiated by Very Rev. Gardiner C. Tucker. Pallbearers included George Hopkins John F. Powers F Frederick James K. Glennon and survivors listed as son Joseph W. Alexander and daughter Mrs Agnes McGettrick along with other relatives.

Jamess. Alexander James S. Alexander Magnolia Dixon & McKay Gardiner C. Tucker St. John's Episcopal Church Magnolia Cemetery Messrs George Hopkins John F. Powers F. Frederick James K. Glennon Alexander Joseph W. Alexander Agnes McGettrick

Wreck Injured Agent Delays Leave. Congress Delegate Arrives

Passenger Agent Harvey E. Jones of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Corp suffers injuries from a wreck last Sunday and remains homebound for days. City official G. W. King cuts short his Citronelle vacation to tend duties. Montgomery’s first Southern Commercial Congress delegate arrives Friday night, Captain Paul Sanguinette, guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Lack at 254 South Georgia avenue. He is a Confederate veteran and state military stores department property clerk, appointed by Governor Emmett O Neal.

Harvey E. Jones Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company City G. W. King Citronelle Montgomery Southern Commercial Congress Paul Sanguinette F. T. Lack South Georgia Avenue Military Stores Department Emmett O'Neal

Salitpa resident Abner Turner dies after long illness

Abner Turner of Salitpa Alabama died October 26 after a long heart illness. Survived by sons and daughters including Mrs Hamilton, Mrs John Waite of Salitpa Alabama, Mrs Thomas Brannon of Oakdale Alabama, Alma Turner of Mobile, Edward Turner of San Antonio Texas, John Turner of Baton Rouge Louisiana, and Colar Turner of Salitpa. He was a consistent member of the Salitpa Baptist Church.

Abner Turner Salitpa Ala Hamilton John Waite Thomas Brannon Oakdale Alma Turner Mobile Edward Turner San Antonio Tex John Turner Baton Rouge Colar Turner

Nogent Plans A Cruel Punishment Against Wife

A chilling note accuses Nogent of intending to whip his wife because she deserves it, signaling potential domestic abuse dynamics within a troubled relationship.

Nogent

Death of Mrs. Elizabeth L. Dissinger in Mobile

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Dissinger, 63, a native of Illinois and longtime Mobile resident, died Saturday at 12:30 AM at her home 1107 Dauphin Way after a long illness. She is survived by three brothers J T Dickinson of Galesburg Illinois W W Dickinson of Los Angeles California and F W Dickinson of Mobile along with other relatives. The community mourns the loss of a friend made during her Mobile years.

Elizabeth L. Dissinger Illinois Mobile Dauphin Way D. Dissinger W. W. Dickinson Los Angeles Cal J. T. Dickinson Galesburg F. W. Dickinson

Mrs Mary B McKnight Widow of James P McKnight Dies

Mrs Mary B McKnight widow of James P McKnight longtime city resident and New Orleans native died Friday afternoon in Mobile from heart trouble after a brief illness. She dropped dead in front of her son George B McKnight’s home at 62 North Broad Street. Survived by her son and other relatives she was a devout member of St Joseph's Catholic Church. Funeral details not provided.

Mary B. McKnight James P. McKnight New Orleans Mobile George B. McKnight North Broad Street

It Is Our Baseball Opinion On Golf Stories

A newspaper reader notes that baseball takes precedence over golf stories in the opinion section, suggesting golf features aren’t worth a column. The remark frames sports hierarchy and editorial stance in a concise, opinionated line.

Merchants to close for Frent Wilson visit event

Merchants of Mobile announce a 12:30 closure on Monday October 21 to allow employees to attend and participate in events related to the Southern Commercial Congress. Numerous local firms including Reiss Mercantile, Parker Bros, Walker Furniture, and many others listed support the notice.

Merchan Mobile Tion Frent Wilson Southern Commercial Congress Reiss Mercantile Company J. Schwarz W. B. McAtee Foster Beacon Shoe Store E. H. Britton G. Jacobson Clothing Company Frank Ston Parker Bros London Woolen Mills W. H. Lawshorn Zadek Jewelry Company Julius Goldstein JL. Hammel Dry Godda Company Adam Glass and Company B. A. Pincus John J. Meyer and Company Baum Clothing Company Langan Hat Company H. L W. L. Schwarn Fitzgerald and Company J. J. Damrich John Renth L. L. Noble Martin Furniture Company Desha Nielon Graham and Rush Clothing Company A. M. Rush Mobile Trunk Company R. N. Hudson H. M. Friedenthal Lightning Shu Fixty Junger. and Gass Company H. Kress and Company Hickey and Lyons Winslow Partridge Yeend Potter Company C. D. Kenny Company Gabriel Jewelry Company Derry Gabriel, Prop

Patt and Daly Form New Medical Partnership

Public notice states that Dr Clive Daly becomes partner in the Weary Practice under Patt & Daly The firm pledges to provide the best possible service and thanks the community for past confidence in their medical care.

Clive Daly Patt & Daly, D. V

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