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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1913

Page

7

Court Business Tuesday docket lists several family cases

Chancery Court entries include testimony orders in Pearl Vivian versus John Vivian and Florence Williams versus Louis Williams, a decree pro confesso against Irvington Land Company, demurrers in Wallace Richerson versus W H Byrne et al, and petitions for leave to marry in William D McLauchlin's matter, with Ella Jemerson and Zack Jemerson set for September 3 and other notices. An advertisement promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Poultice.

Chancery Court Smith Pearl Vivian John Vivian Wiliam D. McLauchlin Agein Ella Jemerson Zack Jemerson Register Florence Williams Louis Williams G. Hardy Smith Irvington Land Company Grace Foster William Foster Charles J. Stromberg Napoleon White Allace R. Richerson W.H. Byrne Annie May Kelly John R. Kelly Wallace B. Richerson W. H. Byrne

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Sprague 64 in Mobile

The funeral for Mrs Mary Sprague, aged 64, was held Monday at 5 PM from 253 South Hamilton Street with Rev Matthew Brewster officiating. Burial followed at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles Stephens A Neil R A Mix J M Welch Dr F Scheible and Mrs Frances Cheevis. The case notes she died after a lingering illness and was survived by daughter Mrs L M Sanders. Her remains were sent to New Orleans for interment by Roche Burke Undertaking Co.

M. Sprague Mary Sprague South Hamilton Street Matthew Brewster Christ Episcopal Church Magnolia Cemetery Messrs Charles Stephens A. Neil R. A. Mix J. M. Welch F. ©. Scheible Frances Cheevis Francis Cheevis Mobile Government Street L. M. Sanders New Orleans Roche & Burke Undertaking Company

Death of Mobile native J M Campbell at city hospital

J M Campbell a Mobile native and former river front worker who had lived as an inmate at the city hospital since 1909 died there Monday night. He was 55 and left no relatives in the county.

J. M. Campbell Mobile City Hospital

Norwegian seaman John Ericson dies at 38

John Ericson aged 38, a native of Norway, died Monday night at the city hospital after several weeks illness. He leaves several relatives in Norway and was employed as a seaman on vessels operating from this port.

John Ericson Norway

Mrs Esther Riches Dies at 95 in Mobile Home

Mrs Esther Riches aged ninety five native of Norwich England died Tuesday morning at her son George Riches Bay Shell road after a long illness Survived by son George Riches daughter Mrs Esther Biltham thirteen grandchildren three great grandchildren and relatives in Mobile Pensacola and London She resided here over twenty years. Funeral will be Wednesday at 4 30 PM with interment in Magnolia cemetery.

Esther Riches Norwich North Fork England George Riches Bay Shell Road Bay Avenue Esther Biltham Eng Mobile Pensacola Fla London Magnolia Cemetery

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cures Child Cold

Mrs. Sarah E Duncan of Tipton Iowa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with halting her son's dreadful cough and curing the cold after just one bottle. Sold by all dealers.

Sarah E. Duncan Tipton Iowa Chamberlain's All Deasiers

New Orleans Cotton Futures Open Higher on Dry Weather

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with gains of 17 to 19 points as dry conditions persisted in the western crop areas. Strong buying flowed from long and short covering amid optimistic government condition reports and a record season consumption total of 14,903,000 bales, with prices finishing the morning about 61 to 62 points higher than the previous close.

New Orleans Texas Oklahoma Census Bureau

Cotton futures rise after bullish crop report

New York markets opened firm as Southern weather remained steady over the holidays. Prices moved up across active months on higher cables and the crop report, with October and November leading gains before retreat and renewed strength later in the session.

New York

Wall Street Opens Higher Amid Broad Bid Upturns

Active bidding spurred gains at the opening with Canadian Pacific, Utah Copper and Southern Pacific among leaders. The rally faded into dull trading as money rates stiffened and government suit against Reading weighed on sentiment. Notable quotes include Amalgamated Copper 77, American Sugar Refining 107, United States Steel 3 1-4, Reading 102, Union Pacific 152 1-8.

New York Acuic Utah Southern Pacific Amalgamated Union Pacific Reading Amalgamated Copper American Sugar Refining Anaconda Mining Co Atchison Atlantic Coast Line Baltimore and Ohio Brooklyn Rapids Agansit Canadian Pacific Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago and Northwestern Chicago Mil St. Paul Colorado Fuel and Iron Colorado and Southern Delaware and Hudson Denver and Rio Grande Erie General Electric Great Northern Great Northern Ore Ctfs Illinois Central Interborough-Met Interborough- Met Inter-Harvester Louisville and Nashville Missouri Pacific Missouri Kansas Texas Lehigh Valley National Lead New York Central Norfolk & Western Northern Pacific Pennsylvania People’s Gas Pullman Palace Rock Island Co Rock Island Southern Railway United States Steel Western Union

Topsy Turvey Delights Dreamland Audiences in Mobile

Two large crowds attended Allen and Kenna in Topsy Turvey at the Dreamland. The musical extravaganza drew instant applause and signals a likely hit of the Aviation Girls engagement. Mae Kenna delivered catchy tunes, while Hilly Cochran and the Benita Trio scored encores and the chorus showcased pretty costumes and dances.

Dreamland Theatre Allen & Kenna Aviation Girls Mobile Hilly Cochran Cochran Mise Mae Kenna Foyre

Marine trade and river traffic report notes

The Howth Head is reported at quarantine. The B Krum and Evadne are active in the bay. Harald sails to Puerto Barrios for bananas. Belize due from Helize with bananas. Fjell expected with banana cargo from Puerto Cortez. Burnley due from Huelva with iron pyrites. Wavelet headed to St Vincent. Sunny South awaiting from the Alabama. Durham sues McGowin for 4900 dollars over a contract breach.

Howth Head Moore Ude B. Krum Erb Evadne Walters Sagua la Grande Cuba Harald Monsen United Fruit Company Puerto Barrios Guat Balast

Growing Cotton Crop Condition Reported 65.2 Percent of Normal

The Crop Reporting Board reports the U S growing cotton crop condition on August 25 at 65.2 percent of normal, down from July 26 and well below last year and the ten year average. Regional and state figures follow with declines across most states in the cotton belt.

Associated Press Washington United States Crop Reporting Board United States Department of Agriculture Cotton Belt North Carolina South Carolina Poole Alabama Mississippi Ted Louisiana Arkansas Omer Tennessee Oklahoma Camropgie

No Clue to Thief Who Robbed Walther Home

Police have no leads to identify the thief who on August 30 entered Mrs. W. W. Walther’s residence at 104 Everett Street and stole jewelry including a gold watch and chain a gold brooch a carved adjustable gold bracelet and a .22 caliber revolver. Mrs Walther was away shopping when the burglary occurred and dogs aided artillery experiments are noted in the Belgium and Netherlands Armies.

W. W. Walther Everett Street

Mobile City election canvass declares Harry Pillans winner

The Board of Commissioners canvassing the September 1 1918 Mobile election confirms Harry Pillans as commissioner for the term beginning October 1 1913 and ending September 30 1916. Pillans led by a majority of first choice votes over Wm T Hieronymus and Peter G Jackson with 1581 to 407 and 254 respectively.

Board of Corners Mobile Board of Commissioners Snd Choos O.c Saeve Liebe Ginge Ninth Ward Tae Harry Pillans Wm. T. Hieronymus Peter G. Jackson Harry Willans City of

Sixteen Die In Collision Involving Noted Firms

A collision caused sixteen deaths including Leonard Hotchkiss of C W Stanton & Co New Haven Albert Green of New York Frank B Rutter of Scranton Bolt and Nut Co Scranton Pa and several identified victims. A Bryn Mawr Pa woman five feet six inches 125 pounds with ring reading For life or death April 80 1871 died en route to hospital. Others include Harold Avery of New York Robert Yahn of Philadelphia and a Hartford Mary Jane bearer unknown.

Leonard Hotchkiss C. W. Stanton & Co New Haven Albert. Green New York Frank B. Rutter Scranton Bolt and Nut Company Scranton S. C.F H. F. Martin Harold Avery Robert Yahn Philadelphia Mary Jane Hartford Conn

For Rent Listings with Rates on Local Streets

A compilation of rental notices listing 10 to 12 room cottages flats and stores across multiple streets including Conception Lafayette Jefferson Law rence Sts St. Joseph Elmira Canal St 8S Church Broad St Roper Rapier Church Sts and Springhill Ave. Prices range from 12.50 to 50.00 with two story and furnished options and various lot sizes.

Springhill Ave S. W. Cor St. Francis Claiborn East St. Joseph North St. Louis South Texas East Georgia Ave Bath West Broad South Kentuck Wilkinson South Conti East Julia Dauphin West Marine South Virginia LeBarron Ave North Dauphin Julia Owen and Davis Ave

Edward M Bailey Address and contact details

Edward M Bailey of 153 Dauphin Street upstairs lists Bell Phone 436 and home phone 1436.

Dauphin ST Bell Phone Home Phone

Partial Rent List From Nov 1

Readable excerpts show a range of rental properties: 2-story frame and brick residences in Selma and nearby streets, with rents from 240.00 to 890.00, including locations on N Franklin S Georgia Ave Texas St Spring Hill Ave and more, listing 6 to 16 rooms and various property types, plus a note directing readers to Complete Rent List.

N. Franklin Bet Dauphin St. Francis S. Georgia Ave Selma K. Wu Spring Hill S. Elmira E. Georgia Ave

New Stores Planned On Government and Royal Streets

Old building at the northwest corner of Government and Royal Streets will be demolished to make way for a modern structure. One store will face Royal Street and three will face Government Street for rent. Plans and specifications can be shown to prospective tenants for leasing the spaces.

Government and Royal Sts Royal Street Government Street

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St. Joseph St. Itp N. Vermment Street Loop West Pic St. Michael Street Conti and St. Emanuel John E. Mit- Reheil St. Michael St. Bell S. H Postoffice Eaug Palmetto Street M. Hoffman Dauphin Street Dau Phin Street Dauphin and Conception A. A. Richards St. Francis Street R. Bettner Pollock Building Conti Street East Franklin Moler Barber College Crescents Kelly-Brady Coal Field M. Feeny M. Renauld Kellys O'Connor Steber Donahue Rice Oakdale Peterson G. McBride Crescent McBride Reinhardt Cooper Yost Haywood Wrage Spring Hill Avenue Chatham and Texas Streets Monterey Bellphone Victor N. Royal Street Smith Piano Co Masonic Temple Cadillac Chalmers Keystone Auto Co D. H G. B. Dure T. J. Crump Church Street Ala W. W. Thompson Savannah Dixie Stove Works Owen Farley Apollo Ruth Langan Hat Co Gus Seiple Novelty Hardware & Locksmith Max Collins Mon Louis Island A. G. Walker St. Joseph St Fairhope J.F. Sands Whistler Lafayette Street Diamond Braach Diamond Centre G. M. Connors Bank of Mobile N. Broad St Porter Naval Si Ls Yesay Sastestweeerens Treprees Wall Street Review S. D Creamery Geenanane TR Esdees Gscccees Macartney & Schley Mobile & Ohio A. RK. Co Bank Stock First National Peoples City Bank & Trust Co Turner-Hartwell Docks Coose van Antwerp Battle House Meridian Light & Ry. Co Consolidated Mobile Street’ Railway Co Marine Matters and River News Joseph F. Durham Durham Metal Manufacturing Company Law and Equity Court Willam T. MccGowin Official Bulletin U.S. Department of Agriculture Walther Belgium Holland County Court House Dark Bay Sound Sele R. Bettner, Auctioneer Harry Klami Meriden Hospital Topsy Turvey Florence Kelly Athlone Warneck The Rowley Orchestra Tre Vinegara Conception Street Lafayette St E. Jefferson Government St Lawrence St Rickardy St St. Joseph and Con Bresa Sts Georgia Ave W. Chichester Old Shell Road Chatham St Canal St Elmira Bet Regina State and Franklin Sts W. Dexter Ave Roper E. Hyland S&s Edward M. Bailey N. Govt Catherine W. St. Louis Franklin N. EB Frank Hn Ee Essen Adams St. Joseph Texas St Em Ave Rapier Ave S. Hamilton Det N. E Roac Mesera N. W Spring Hill Ave W. Kilmarnock R. and K E. Margaret S. Spring Hill Ave Lee Otney N. W. Regina Elmira Reed Ave Shellroad George St Church N. Hunter W. Houston W. Church and Broad Rand K S. Monroe W. Everett ANG Miecca Lgdd New St. Francis Bet Hallett and Pine Yuille ST. Francis $T Haviland Northwest Corner Morrill & Lyons
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