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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1916

Page

3

State Chamber of Commerce to Meet Thursday

The Alabama Chamber of Commerce gathers in Montgomery for a major Thursday session led by L W Statler with Governor Charles Henderson opening. Speakers include Bruce Kennedy, Charles J Haden, P G Holden, H E Blakeslee, Mrs G H Mathis, Charles W Campbell, Clayton Tullis, and Emmet O Neal.

Alabama Chamber of Commerce Montgomery L. W. Statler Charles Henderson Alabama Bruce Kennedy Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Charles J. Haden Georgia Chamber of Commerce P. G. Holden International Harvester Company Mississippi H. E. Blakeslee Agriculture Jackson Iss G. H. Mathis Gadsden Ala Alabama Bankers Association

First Georgia National Guard units depart for El Paso

The First Regiment Georgia National Guard began moving in four sections to El Paso Texas on Tuesday. The cavalry and field hospital corps left Camp Harris as the last units, with further departures planned for tomorrow.

Associated Macon Gai Georgia National Guard el Paso Tex Cavalry and Field Hospital Corps Camp Harris

Al G Field Greater Minstrels at Lyric This Weekend

The Al G Field Greater Minstrels present a varied dance program with illustrated numbers and top performers including Joe McCarty Joe Coffman Eugene DeBell Henri Netser Frankie Miller and others. Three performances run Friday October 27 to Saturday October 28 with a Saturday matinee at 3 PM.

al. G Dave Joe McCarty Joe Coffman Eugene DeBell Henri Netser Frankie Miller William Wachsman T. F.harney Harry W. Young Jim Conroy Carl Nixon Garner Newton John Healy al. G. Field Greater Ministrels Lyric

Weather Made to Order for Allies on British Front

British and German troops endure mud and sleet as shell craters become porridge. Fog and mist hinder artillery and tank movements while both sides fight amid muddy trenches near Le Transley with renewed counter attacks and brutal trench combat.

Associated Press France London le Transley Vaux Douamient Verdun Orion

Illness Fatal To Mrs Christian Mobilian Widow Dies at 2 06 AM

Mrs Mobilia Redwood Christian wife of Edward W Christian a prominent Mobilian died at her home 875 Dauphin Street after a several weeks illness She was native to Mobile lifelong resident active in St Francis Street Methodist Church and various society chapters She is survived by her husband three sons William A Warren and Richard Christian and other relatives

Mobilia Redwood Christian Edward W. Christian Dauphin Street Christian Mobile St. Francis Street Virginia Caviler Y. W. C. A. Auxilary The Missionary Society St. Francis

Miss Jeannette Goldberg Addresses Large Audience

Miss Jeannette M. Goldberg field secretary of the Jewish Chautauqua Society spoke at Government Street Temple to a large audience. She described the society work including religious school extension and noted Dr. Henry Berkowitz, founder, would attend the New Orleans Chautauqua in December and visit Mobile then to meet old acquaintances.

Jeannette M. Goldberg Jewish Chautauqua Society Government Street Temple Miss Goldberg Henry Berkowitz Mobile New Orleans

Danish Vessels Torpedoed By German Submarine

The Danish steamer Guldberg was torpedoed and the Danish schooner Libra set afire by a German submarine. Crews from both ships were landed. Two Danish steamers named Guldberg exist, one 1 569 tons and the other 139 tons, plus the Libra schooner of 174 tons.

Associated Press London Ljoyds Guldberg Libra

Black's business agent on stand in Copeland case

Clarence F. Hall, St Paul business agent for William Black, testified in Galveston as the Copeland murder case reopened. Hall described the Marshall shooting sequence with John Rogers, Copeland, and Black, and said Black resisted leaving town to deliver lectures. He recounted the scuffle, gunfire, and Copeland's attempted shots, with Rogers killed and Copeland wounded.

Black Copeland Associated Press Galveston Tex Clarence F. Hall St. Paul William Black Marshal John Copeland Hall Marshall John Rogers Stubbs Rogers John W. Herndon Ryan Tier the Knights of Columbus

Print on circular alleges Knights of Columbus oath reproduced

The back of the circular printed matte claimed to reproduce the fourth degree oath of the Knights of Columbus and vowed persistent warfare against heretics and Protestants and Masons. The question was asked if the distribution contained the real obligation. Black's alleged statements from his Marshall lecture were also admitted. Hall to conclude tomorrow.

Knights of Columbus Besa Hall Black Marshall

Irish potatoes rise as Mobile market records high price

Irish potatoes are selling at a record price in Mobile at 4.75 dollars per sack of two and a half bushels. The price is a 25 cent advance and traders expect an even higher rate before week’s end after Tuesday’s record.

Mobile

Changing Seasons Bring Colds And Relief

Changing Seasons Bring Colds. "Stuffed-up head" and sore throat are signs of a cold. Dr. King's New Discovery provides relief by soothing irritated membranes and loosening mucus to help you breathe easier. Take it until your cold is gone. For 47 years the favorite remedy for young and old. At your local store.

Baptist minister returns as hurricane loots terrapins in Baldwin county

Rev W B Lockler reports terrapins valued at 200 lost during the October 18 hurricane at Bon Secour. Terrapins escaped pens in high water, Harold Wallace owner. Pensacola residents Duncan brothers and J R Duncan arrive in Mobile at the Cawthon Hotel. Joe Jessell, Mobilian now in New York, touring for a wholesale firm, also at the Cawthon. Fred Poplin, 17, shot by accident at Three Mile creek October 17, shows good recovery prospects. his mother from Bucatunna, Miss., stays by his bedside. Herring, a Moss Point lumberman, visits Mobile and stays at the Battle House. Holcombe and Fure parties from Biloxi also in Mobile. EB De Funiak, naval freight agent, on leave in Mobile from Montgomery.

W. B&b. Lockler Baldwin County Bon Secour Harold Wallace Joe Jessell New York Cawthon Hotel Southern Infirmary Fred Poplin Poplin Three Mile Creek Bucatunna, Miss

Burial of C A Van de Beeck

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Roche Burke parlors for Charles A. Van de Beeck. Rev C C McGehee led the service at 4 pm. Interment followed in Magnolia Cemetery with floral tributes. A German Relief Association delegation attended. Pallbearers were Otto Nack, R Garcia, William Kling, Otto Schlarff, Adam Kochy and John A Dolle.

C. A. van de Beeck Charles A. van de Beeck Roche & Burke C.C. Mc.Gehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church Magnolia Cemetery German Relief Association Messrs Otto Nack R. Garcia William Kling Otto Schlarff Adam Kochy John A. Dolle

Funeral for Miss Martha E. Brown Conducted by Rev Planck

Rev D A Planck of Central Presbyterian led the funeral service Tuesday at 4 PM from the Benevolent Home for Miss Martha E Brown. Burial followed at Magnolia cemetery with four nephews serving as pallbearers.

D. A. Planck Central Presbyterian Church Martha E. Brown Benevolent Home Magnolia Cemetery Pall

Mrs. Victorine Sweeny Dies After Short Illness

Widow of James Sweeney of this city, Mrs. Victorine Sweeny, died Tuesday at an infirmary after a brief illness. A Mobile native, she was known widely and survived by two sons, Max and Edward Sweeney, a brother Augustus Primo, and other relatives. She was a devout Catholic and died fortified with religious rites.

Victorine Sweeny Victorine Sweeney James Swee Mobile Max Edward Sweeney Augustus Primo Sweeney

Miss Fannie Ginzkey Dies After Long Illness

Miss Fannie Ginzkey aged 61 a Raumberg Bohemia native died after a long illness at a local infirmary. She had resided in the country twelve years and is survived by relatives in Germany. Funeral was held Wednesday morning from Dixon and McKay's undertaking parlors. Ginzkey was musical director at the Academy of Visitation last year.

Fannie Ginzkey Raumberg Bohemia Germany Dixon & McKay Grnzkey Academy of Visitation

Norwegian sailor Hans Iverson dies after lingering illness

Hans Iverson aged 69 native of Norway died Tuesday night at a local infirmary after a lingering illness. He was a crew member of the Norwegian bark Duncrag which was in port several days ago.

Hans Iverson Norway

Come-Back Man Rejuvenated by Haarlem Oil Capsules

A health tonic claim promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the national remedy of Holland. Advertises 25c 50c and 1.00 boxes with money back offer if ineffective. Promises improved appetite sleep and strength for uric acid bladder stomach derangements and overwork exposure.

Haarlem Holland

Guardsman Weds Sweetheart Over Telegraph Wires

In Laredo Texas and Butler Missouri telegraph operators performed a full Episcopal ceremony linking Byron J Linhart of B Company Second Missouri infantry and Miss Ruby Swartz. The couple exchanged vows via telegraph messages approved by clergy in both towns. Linhart was greeted with rice and later a brass band welcome. Honeymoon plans were not announced.

Laredo Texas Byron J. Linhart Second Missouri Infantry Ruby Swartz Butler Episcopal Church Linhart C. W. Cook Western Union Telegraph Company Miss Swartz E. M. Talbot Plain Edward Linehart Missouri

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court

The probate court issued marriage licenses on Wednesday to White Cecil C Walkley and Alice Marue Clifton. Alexander Garnett Cockersole and Julia Harper. John Wright and Bessie Sullivan. and Colored Alex Robson and Warsy Lovett.

White Cecil C. Walkley Alice Marue Clifton Alexander Garnett Cockersole Julia Harper John Wright Bessie Sullivan Alex Robson Warsy Lovett

Polo star Alexander Brown dies in hydro aeroplane accident

Alexander Brown, 40, famed polo player and hunter, fell from his hydro-aeroplane into the Delaware River at Essington near Philadelphia while testing for an aviation license. Rescuers found him wedged between machine stanchions. a widow survives.

Associated Press Philadelphia Alexander Brown Delaware River Essington Brown Philadelphia School of Aviation New York Newport

Mobile Lodge Knights of Pythias Elects Officers

At a regular meeting of Mobile Lodge Knights of Pythias officers were elected to fill unexpired terms. R. D. Lundy as prelate Z. H. McKinley master of work J. G. Goodman master at arms J. C. Crum inner guard. On November 14 veteran jewels will be presented to members with twenty five years of continuous service.

Mobile Lodge Knights of Pythias R. D. Lundy Z. H. McKinley J. G. Goodman J. C. Crum

Pine-Tar Relieves A Cold Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey

Pine-Tar-Honey soothes irritated membranes and antiseptic properties loosen phlegm. It promises to break up a severe cold and relieve stuffed-up feeling chest tightness and sore throat with a dose. Available at your drugstore 25c.

Dr. Bell

Carranza wife says no plans to leave Mexico

Mrs. O. V. Carranza, wife of the de facto government head, arrived in San Antonio last night and stated General Carranza has no intention of going to Queretaro. She denied rumors of unrest and insisted conditions in Mexico are calm and business is as usual.

San Antonio Tex O. V. Caranza Carranza Queretaro Mexico City United States Neuvo Laredo Miss Glines Mex Mexico

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State Chamber OF Commerce Ane Raha California Prunes DU Pont Brand R. O. Harris Plattsburg Gijars America United Troy N.Y Stearns Printers and Book Binders Commercial Print Company Nicheer Street Bella Real Estate and Insurance— Dee Realty Cgran Rr Co, Inc, B al G. Field Miss . Goldberg Christian Church Methodist Church Undertaker W. J. Duncan J. R. Duncan Pensacola, Fla City H. C. Herring Moss Point Miss Battle House C. S. Holcombe C. F. Fure Biloxi EB. A. de Funiak Naval Moulavi Nashville Road M. E. Brown Shivar Celeton S. C Gro. Co Laredo Soldier Missouri Girl United Neuvo Loreto By Rupert Huger Edwin Milton Royal Margaret Deland Grace L. Lutz Willd Harben Gilbert Parker Rainbow END By Rex Bea Booth Tarington Harold Bell Wright Wood Printing Co ST. Michael Street York of Mallory Mobile, Alabama S. O. Rogers Lumber Co Foot of Madison St Hieronymus Bell Phone Quick Transfer CO Cut Norman Bate N. Royals
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