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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1913

Page

11

Public sale of estate land in Mobile Alabama 1913 notice

Edwin B. Kirkbride as administrator will sell at public outcry the real property of Martha C Andrews estate in Mobile County Alabama. Sale set for November 14 1913 at 12 noon in front of Mobile County Court House. Property described as Broad Street to Texas Street block corner with Broad and Texas streets including all tenements and appurtenances. Sullivan and Stallworth attorneys. 10-28-80:11-¢

Mobile County Alabama Edwin B. Kirkbride Martha C. “Andrews Court House Mobile State of Broad Street Sullivan .& Stallworth

Final settlement in estate of Eliza Leddy Alabama

Probate court in Mobile County Alabama on October 29, 1913 notes final settlement in the estate of Eliza Leddy. Administrator J J McMahon files accounts vouchers and statements, with November 21 1913 set as the day for settlement and contest. Judge Price Williams Jr. presides.

State of Alabama Mobile County Mobile Ala Eliza Leddy J. J. McMahon Price Williams, JR

City of Mobile invites bids for sidewalk reconstruction

The Mobile City Board of Commissioners will open bids at noon on November 16 1913 for reconstruction and improvement with artificial stone of sidewalks totaling 1010 square yards. Plans are available in Mobile City Hall City Engineer office. The city may reject any or all bids. H P Huans Commissioner Wright Smith City Engineer.

Board of Commissioners City of Mobile Alabama H. Ph.uans Wright Smith

Mobile women would hear Langdon-Davis address

Dr B E Langdon-Davis former Cambridge University president and Garton Peace Foundation representative may be invited to stay in Mobile to give a longer talk after the final Southern Commercial Congress session. Local women's groups asked The Item to publish his brief but eloquent address.

B. E. Langdon-Davis Cambridge University England Garton’ Peace Foundation Women of Mobile Southern Commercial Congress Home Economics Club Council of Jewish Women Langdon Davis

Cotton Market Report from Mobile Official Report

Mobile data show lower middling at 12 7 3 4 cents per pound and good middling at 13 8 4. Market remains easy with 200 bales on hand. Receipts this day 418,4. exports to U S ports total 95,968 since September 1. Stock on hand 44,078 with U S port receipts 9,878,019 since September 1.

Tae Lee U. S Britain

New Orleans Cotton Market Opens Steady Then Slips

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with a minor advance on weather and crop estimates, then fell as heavy short selling increased. By noon the market showed a net loss of 9 to 10 points, with spot cotton quiet around Middling 13.34 cents and 728 bales sold.

New Orleans Ak Os AO Ai Ieee Mov Wieces Ks Eee Ts Fo. Oe Ea Evel Is Teleuk Mey -Ivsses

New York Cotton Mixed Signals as Prices Dip

New York cotton futures showed irregular movement with cables better than due and a bullish local crop estimate of 13,500,000 bales. Clearing weather in the South and potential large immediate offerings drew downside pressure, opening steady but turning to losses as noon values dropped about 0.43 cents and later months 0.16 to 0.18 cents.

New York

Clancy Denies Resignation Over Black Book Content

Albany Oct 30 Associated Press reports Superintendent John L. Riley refused to accept Warden James M. Clancy's resignation at Sing Sing. Clancy cites Stilwell and Hennessy disputes over the Black Book, noting it contains sensitive references not tied to Sulzer, and that Hennessy should not publish it. Stilwell calls Hennessy’s remarks dishonorable and says no interview references should have been released.

Associated Press Albany N.Y John L. Riley State Prison Department James M. Clancy Sing Sing Prison Riley Hennessy New York City Clancy Stilwell Sulzer Stillwell Sing Sing

Justifiable homicide ruled in Hollo man shooting case

Coroner's jury found the killing of Wallace alias Goat Hollo man justifiable after Jim Sheppard shot a lolloman when he snapped his pistol. Will Smith, held by Deputy Sheriff Dennin Lynch, will be discharged when his case is called. many attended the inquest conducted by Dr. H P Hirschfield.

Wallace

Liverpool Cotton Market Signals Quiet Demand

Spot cotton in Liverpool on October 20 shows limited demand with easy prices. Middling fair 8.12, good middling 7.92, middling 7.70, low middling 7.48, good ordinary 6.82, ordinary 6.48. sales 10 000 bales including 8100 American and 500 for speculation and export. receipts 9000 bales including 3900 American. Futures closed quiet and steady with various nearby spreads listed.

Liverpool

Woman seeks 20000 in damages over husband death

Mrs Emma Estleman of Realty Construction Company sues for 20000 in death damages after her husband John G Estleman died September 8. He was employed on Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company warehouses at Water and Lipscombs when he fell through an open skylight and died shortly after. Attorney Cartfhen filed the circuit court suit Thursday.

Emma.Estleman The Realty Construction Company John G. Estleman Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company Water and Lipscom 8 ‘S Cart Fhen Estieman

A Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles

An old advertisement claims the Texas Wonder potions cure kidney and bladder ailments in men and women, dissolve gravel, treat diabetes and rheumatism, regulate child bladder issues, with a mail delivery option for $1.00. One bottle lasts about two months and aims for a cure.

Texas Alabama E. W. Hall Olive Street St. Louis

Bridge Closure Notice for Chickasawhogue Creek Bridge

The Chickasawhogue Creek Bridge and Telegraph Road will be closed to traffic for about ten days beginning October 29, 1913 for repairs. By Order of Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners of Mobile County.

Chickasawhogue Creek Bridge Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners of Mobile County

Sparks Damage Five Residences in Cold Wave Fire Call

The fire department responded to multiple sparking incidents during a cold wave. At 6:55 A M a one story frame at 166 North Carolina Street owned by C B McLean and occupied by Annie Parham sustained slight damage. At 7 A M a one story frame at 52 Semmes Avenue owned by Mrs Gill and occupied by J T Luling sustained slight damage. At 9:20 A M a one story frame at 57 Hercules Street owned by Mrs E Gladden and occupied by her, slight damage. At noon a two story frame at 166 South Georgia Avenue owned and occupied by J M Ponder sustained slight damage. At 12 05 P M a one story frame on the north side of Baltimore Street east of Marine owned by G H Krumpel and occupied by Mrs W Burton had slight damage from a defective flue.

North Carolina Street C. B. McLean Annie Parham Semmes Avenue Hercules Street E. Gladden South Georgia Avenue J. M. Ponder Baltimore Street Marine G. H. Krumpel

All Saints and All Souls Day Services Announced

Hackett assistant rector announced Thursday morning services for All Saints Day at the Cathedral in the 6 to 10:30 am hours. All Souls Day observance on Sunday was postponed to Monday and the service details remain unannounced.

Hackett Ththedral All-Saints All Souls

Wall Street Opening: Small Gains and Narrow Swings

New York stocks opened with light trading and only slight changes from yesterday. Texas Company and Delaware and Hudson fell, Vulcan Detinning preferred down, United States Express up, while Canadian Pacific, Reading, Steel and Union Pacific slipped as call money rose to 6 percent.

New York Texas Company Delaware and Hudson Vulcan United States Express Canadian Pacific Reading, Steel Union Pacific Bears Berlin

Marine weather and river forecasts prompt shipping precautions

Shippers should guard against 26 degree conditions for 96 hour shipments moving north and note 30 degree east and 34 degree west readings. Tombigbee river and its branches are expected to fall over the next two days while the Alabama river continues to drop.

Tombigbee Alabama

Cold air wave grips from Rockies to Gulf and Atlantic

A broad cold spell extends from the Rocky mountains to the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts with clear skies and freezing temps reaching Meridian Mississippi. The south Pacific coast shows generally fair weather with moderate temps while a low barometer area over the North Atlantic brings scattered precipitation and comfortable readings elsewhere. The current New York City temperature is 62 degrees, 13 higher than Mobile. A Cuba west-end disturbance drives 36 mph Havana winds and 1.64 inches rain at Key West Florida. Albert Ashenberger, Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.

Rocky Mountains Gulf South Atlantic Nouth Meridian Miss South Pacific Coast North Atlantic States New York City Mobile Cuba Havana Key Weat Fla Albert Ashenberger Weather Bureau

City Case Delayed as Key Witnesses Fall Ill

The case of the City of M Weinacker and Fuel Peter A. Venturini was postponed to the next term due to illness of Venturini and civil engineer Bert Towle. Superintendent W Stockman aided the proceedings on the railroad line dispute as the city seeks $75 from a wholesaler and livery firm over plant boundaries and city limits.

M Weinacker Peter A. Venturini Mary's Lane Virginia Éme W Stockman Ice and Company Venturini Bert Towle We Ple

Decorations Requested to Boost Road Meet Attendance

President John Craft leads efforts to keep decorations for a road meet. Chamber of Commerce and Business League merchants urge Mobile merchants to attend, aiming for lower rates and mid winter shopping incentives.

Mississippi Florida Congress Chamber of G Business League

Negro shoots man in street in early morning incident

George Jackson shot Joe Montgomery in the city hospital after an early Thursday encounter. Jackson was arrested by Deputy Paul Cazalas on an assault to murder charge. Jackson said Montgomery threatened him, and he fired after Montgomery reached for a weapon. both men are Black.

George Jackson Joe Montgomery Jackson Shertt Paul Cazalas Montgomery

Naval Stores Market Report from Savannah

Turpentine line firm shows 42c with no sales and 607 casks received. Rovin firm reports no sales with receipts in barrels. quotes list B and D at 8.621-2, B 8.60, 3.60 67 1-2, 1 8.65 70, 1 3.70, K 4.2 M 4.60, N 5.20, WG 6.20, WW 6.25.

Savannah Turpeline Rovin

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Nose Relief

An old advertorial touts Ely's Cream Balm as instant relief for nasal congestion and catarrh. It claims the balm clears swollen membranes, stops discharges, and ends head and throat discomfort by morning with a small bottle available at drug stores.

Ely

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