Haggin Estate Sale Nets High Prices For Thoroughbred Stock
In Merington Kentucky on October 29 a sale of horses from the Haggin estate at Elmendorf farm drew strong bids. Notable performers such as Bat and Hessian commanded top prices while mares and foals changed hands for amounts from two thousand to seven thousand dollars. Buyers included Major Thomas C. McDowell and G A Cochran among others, with Lexington and Nashville figures placing bids across multiple lots.
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Merington
Dern Times
James B. Haggin
Elmendorf Farm
Bat
James R. Keene
Thomas C. McDowell
Ashland
A. G
Plain
George J. Long
Louis- G. Ky
Blush Rose
J. E. Madden
New York
Lexington
Haggin
W. O. Palmer
Nashville
Tenn
Imp
G. A. Cochran
Greenam
A. B. Hancock
Paris
Ballot
James P. Ross
Enterprise
Rath Hampton
K. Nichols
Abercorn- Colonial
J. W. School
Memphis
Water Cress
Great Exhibition Race At the Gulf Coast Fair Sunday
Sunday’s racing program at the Gulf Coast Fair features an exhibition between fast pacers Little D and Possibility both with strong records. Secretary Joe Spanier says two other events will take place besides the exhibition races.
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Gulf Coast Fair
Little D
Possibility
Joe Spanier
Train Service Expanded to New Orleans From Mobile
All passenger trains including locals and locals will run over Louisville and Nashville tracks from Mobile to New Orleans starting Saturday morning as announced by local company officials. The local trains had reached New Orleans with minor delays yesterday. Before rails were rebuilt, six slag trains moved the work crew, and freight trains have operated since Thursday.
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Louisville and Nashville
Mobile
New Orleans
Thursday Racing Card Promises Fast Entries At Gulf Coast
Thursday's program at the Gulf Coast Fair features fast entries. Secretary Joe Spanier hints at major announcements before the close as the meet progresses.
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Gulf Coast Fair
Joe Spanier
Peter Billiken Leads entries in Demopolis harness card
Peter Billiken the world record high wheel sulky horse is listed with Fred Erdman to drive Possibility in the free-for-all pace. Lottie D. with 2 11 1 4 may also run. Thursday entries cover free-for-all trot and pace with drivers Ben Whitehead John Thomas Fred Erdman S F Palin John Fitzgerald J C Canfield and others. Running one mile novelty includes Servicence May Harvey Typhoon Gay Sir Abra and Lebantop with drivers McFarland Effington McGuire Speedling Everett.
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Peter Billiken
Demopolis
Ala
Fred Erdman
Lottie D
Harry Hamilton
Ben Whitehead
Ethelego
John Thomas
Liver
Grand Chimes
Miss Woodbine
John Fitzgerald
George D
S. F. Palin
Joe H
Tally B
Possibility
Gentry Gem
Jack Green
J. C. Canfield
Novelty
Servicence
McFarland
May Harvey
Effington
Ringer
Martin
Typhoon
Mullin
Gay
McGuire
Sir Abra
Speedling
Lebantop
Everett
Anuric Insurance Against Sudden Death Promoted
A veteran ad promotes Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a kidney cleansing remedy and life saver. It claims urine tests assess risk for insurance, cites dissolving uric acid and clearing heart valves, targets meat eaters and lime salt deposits, and sells 50 cent packets with pellets for liver and bowels noted.
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Pierce
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Anuric
Lithia
Dr. Pierce
Spring Hill Confident Ahead of Gulfport Gridiron Clash
Spring Hill Jesuit College football fans rally as the Hillians prepare to meet Gulfport Mississippi's Gulf Coast Military Academy at 2 pm on Saturday. Special cars run from noon to college, with lineups listed for captain Morer and others on the line and backfield ready for the matchup.
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Spring Hill Jesuit
Gulf Coast Military Academy
Gulfport
Miss
Hillians
Gulf Coast Fair Praised by Leading Mobile Citizens
Prominent residents including M. J. M Dermott of Bank of Mobile and others hail the Gulf Coast Fair as a credit to Mobile and surrounding counties. They urge citizens to support the fair and recognize the efforts of organizers like George Fern and associates.
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M. J. M’dermott
Bank of Mobile
Mobile
George Fern
Europe
Frank W. Boykin
Calvert
Ala
Visitors hail Mobile County as land of promise
After touring Mobile and Baldwin counties D M Matthews of Milford Nebraska stops in Mobile. He says Mobile county is the land of the promise and hopes to persuade Nebraska farmers to move south to farms within the quinter period. Matthews says Nebraska farmers learned of gulf conditions and sent him to recruit.
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Mobile
Baldwin
D. M. Matthews
Milford
Neb
Nebraska
Gulf
Mr. Matthews
Gunboat Ball Club to Play Cascades Sunday Showdown
Arrangements were completed Thursday night for a baseball game between the Gunboat Machine team and the Cascade club of this city to be played Sunday afternoon atop the hill. The Gunboats and Cascades boast strong lineups with managers and captains named and a mix of major league ambitions versus semi pro confidence. Lineups include Jackies Faires, Hammill, Stevens, Gawrych, Harsh, Reichling, Timm, Gahn, Threm, Aubrey, Pettit, Thomson and subs. Cascades feature LeGros, Nelson, Bouton, O Phillips, Smith, Spencer, T Phillips, Hadley, Bromberg, McCleerey, Groom.
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Gungoat Maching
Cascade Club
Gunners and Sailors
Cascades
Jackies—Faires
Hammill
Stevens
Gawrych
Harsh
Reichling
Timm
Gahn
Threm
Aubrey
A D Davis Team Celebrates Double Victory in Winter League
The A D Davis team defeated the Barneys twice last Sunday and held a large meeting at the company offices on Wednesday night. Soft drinks and sandwiches were provided by Mr Calloway while the Crescent City quartet, led by Jesse Howell, performed. Manager Calametti urged the team to stop the Crowns and the players praised Davis and Calloway after the event.
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A. D. Davis
Barneys
Mr. Calloway
Crescent City
Jesse Howell
Davis
Calametti
Messrs
Davis and Calloway
Prichard
Sage Tea and Sulphur Restore Dark Hair Tone
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use tonic. It claims it darkens gray hair evenly, adds thickness and luster, stops dandruff and itching, and makes hair look healthier after regular applications.
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Wyeth
Prichard team lineup and contact for games
The Prichard team lists Leverett as catcher and manager, Sanders at first, Mc Millan at second, Moore at short, R. Sanders at third, Cramer in left, Ross in right, Campbell center, Brantley and Dixon as pitchers. Arrange games via M. E. Cramer, 75 Dauphin street, or Home 67. Chancrula and Bayou ja Barre hold first choice of games.
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Prichard
Leverett
Sanders
McMillan
Moore
R. Sanders
Cramer
Ross
Campbell
Brantley
Dixon
M. E. Cramer
Dauphin Street
Chancrula
Bayou Ja Barre
Great mare sets half mile world record at Springfield Ohio
The 2 year old trotting filly Great, owned by Dr W A Barber of Springfield, stopped a mile in 2 15 3 4 at a breeders meeting to set a new world record. The previous mark was 2 16 1 2 held by Nowaday Girl.
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Springfield
Ohio
W. A. Barber
Nowaday
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Mobile and Ohio Railroad
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Chicago
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Key West
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Waldorf Cafe and Creamery
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Keeleynstitute
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