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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
8
London report says the Earl of Carrick joins the music hall stage in a one act play titled a point of honor. The aristocrat, known as a clever amateur actor, is about forty and sits in the House of Lords as Baron Butler, a title earned last year.
Sentiment in Louisiana to support the Southern Commercial Congress lodge pageant has grown strong enough that the state legislature will be asked to appropriate funds to cover Louisiana lodge representatives expenses at the Mobile celebration.
Exhortation for men with families to rely on Foley Kidney Pills to cleanse and strengthen kidneys. Claims the remedy removes impurities from blood, relieves backache and urinary troubles, and promotes better sleep through improved kidney function.
New marine insurance rates for Mobile make its costs parity with New Orleans and the South Atlantic ports Savannah Brunswick Charleston and Jacksonville. The change follows a decade of railroad and underwriter lobbying and shifts in contracts to secure lower rates.
Two Italian climbers were found headless near Simpton Pass on the Swiss Italian border. Police and guides search for missing heads, with no robbery motive evident, suggesting a Black Hand attribution.
Two people were killed and four injured when an interurban electric car struck a wagon with a picnic party at a crossing near Charlotte. The dead are Miss Emma Sandford, 1, and Isaac Brymer, 20.
Nearly every woman needs a good laxative. Dr Kings New Life Pills are prompt, safe and painless. Mrs. M C Dunlap of Leadill Tennessee says they helped her troubles greatly. Get a box today Urice 25c Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Co adv-8.
In a Parisian dinner set piece, Helen and Warren debate the expense of a lavish meal and cab ride. Helen grapples with the bill while Warren quietly pays, leaving her anxious about the total and the price of elegance.
Velvet Beers fall 4 to 3 to Fort Morgan after ten innings on Sunday. Simms pitched steadily but poor calls helped decide the game. Pis tole collected three hits and a walk, while W Hannan’s left field catches stood out. R H E Velvet Beers .000 00 .120 .390 Fort Morgan .000 011 101 4 11 3 Batteries Simms Pond Remsen Oakum Time 2 10
The Velvet Beers routed the Stingers 4 to 0 on Labor Day in a brisk game. Wiseman and Pond combined for ten strikeouts while the Beers offense tallied in the first and eighth innings. Hannan turned a pair of sharp double plays, Donovan delivered key pinch hitting, and Han nan to Yost to Leech completed a second twin killing.
Salina Kansas September 8 delegates to the annual Farmers National Educational and Cooperative Association focus on extending the parcel post system including higher weight limits and lower rates. L M Rhoades of Tennessee, secretary of the association, delivered the principal address.
The Dawes Cane and Canning Company, based in Dawes Alabama, was incorporated in probate court with capital stock of 400 shares totaling 4000 dollars, starting business with 1600 dollars. Incorporators include B S Cowen E B Cowen E M Donner E A Herris berger Dawes Henry Young Kana kee J M Groner Theodore.
Deputy Sheriff George Mills arrested Monroe Larmbert late Tuesday on burglary charges. He allegedly broke into the home of Robert Lang at Plateau several nights prior.
Hans Albert Pfeiffer of Selma is appointed game warden of Dallas county to succeed R. D. Walker who resigned. The appointment was made by John H. Wallace Jr state game and fish commissioner.
The funeral for Johan Ericson a well known union seaman from this port was held Tuesday at 10 am from Roche Burke parlors Rev Mr Kalin of the Norwegian Seamen Mission officiating The Sea Men's Union sent a large delegation. Interment followed at Magnolia cemetery with floral tributes and pallbearers W Linden B Burns J Anderson J J Anderson C Dahl A A Hines.
After a long illness Mrs Maria M Kuhl relict of Charles Kuhl died Tuesday night at her son in law Charles Schimpf 5 North Royal Street. A German native aged 70 she lived in Mobile over fifty years and leaves one daughter Mrs Charles Schimpf four grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. She belonged to the German Lutheran church and aided charitable work. The Ladies Aid Society postponed its Wednesday meeting to the first Wednesday next month. Funeral set for Thursday at 8 pm from the Schimpf residence and 3 30 pm at the German Lutheran church.
Mrs Josie Price a wife of a wealthy farmer was beaten to death at their Rice Pennsylvania home. Her granddaughter was found wounded nearby and the child is feared not to recover. Tramps attacked the woman while Price was away.
Washington and Lee University at Lexington will receive nearly 2200 from the estate of Robert Parker Doremus former member of the stock exchange firm Decephet and Doremus. Doremus died February 1 leaving a net estate of 1 985 802. The widow holds a life interest in the principal which will revert on her death to the university.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple at home mix to darken gray hair restore color and improve scalp health. It claims the product darkens evenly leaving hair glossy and abundant with gradual results after regular applications.
The old building at the northwest corner of Government and Royal Streets will be razed and replaced by a modern structure. It will house one store on Royal Street and three on Government Street for rent, with plans and lease terms available for prospective tenants.
Knights of Pythias Building ad offering $20,000 in small city property loans via Yeend Brothers real estate, fire insurance and mortgage loans. It invites clients to visit for investment opportunity and details.
Special notice to owners of vacant property or those who wish to sell. Advertise with us for rent or sale. We placard in windows and attract transient and local buyers. Our representative travels in Ohio and other Western states promoting improved and cut over lands to secure renters or buyers.
An estate in Mobile offers a cool airy summer home and ideal winter residence. Bounded by Davis Avenue Franklin and St Anthony streets the modern house is priced at 4200 with 1000 down and balance 1000 yearly at 6 percent interest. Immediate possession.
Property described as a $3 150.00 real estate investment now bringing $44.00 a month for sale partly cash balance on time. Owner cites good personal reasons for selling. Call to get location and assess value. it’s worth investigating.
The notice advertises eight desirable homes in the east part of the city with liberal mortgage terms. It claims owners reduced prices to attract buyers, cites money market conditions, and invites serious buyers to call the office for full particulars including old and new prices and mortgage amounts.
A soil survey map shows several acreage propositions in Mobile county and highlights a 160 acre parcel with a good house listed for sale at ten dollars per acre. The notice emphasizes strong value in rural property and local market demand.
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