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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1913

Page

20

Big Show Opens Lyric Season With Marys Lamb

The Lyric Theatre opened the season with Marys Lamb a colorful musical featuring Richard Carle like likenesses and a strong cast Miss Florence Guise Bertha Roman Doris Menn and Arthur Bell deliver solid performances The road show by William Pfirrmann promises more big productions under E V OConnor Wake Wells five year Lyric lease holder.

Mr. McGrath Florence Guise Misa Bertha Eoman Arthur Bell Carle William Pfirrmann The Lyric E. V. O'Connor Wake Wells

We Repair Shoes and Patch a New Path

A compact note advertising a shoe repair service promises quality mending and quick turnaround. It touts skilled cobblers, durable repairs, and affordable prices, inviting customers to bring in worn footwear for restoration.

Sommerbidragene praised by Norwegian Seamen's Mission in The Fog Horn

In Taakeluren issue published in Mobile the Norwegian Seamen's Mission lauds The Item for its merchants and manufacturers contest success winning fifth prize a handsome Victrola. Rev A Kielland notes it is the only prize that can speak Norwegian and the editor plans further report.

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Wrecked James T Staples Reaches Mobile for Repair

The hull and machinery of the wrecked river packet James T Staples arrived in Mobile about 7 o clock Saturday morning towed by Martha A Henrien and docked. Marine Construction and Docking Company has since raised the steamer and moved her to the city. The hull is in good condition and will be rebuilt. Inspectors O Brien and Taylor will review the machinery to see what parts may be reused. No inspection date has been set. Pity the young man in love with a girl who keeps her heart in cold storage.

James T. Staples Mobile Martha A. Henrien E Wrec Purchase Marine Construction and Docking Company O’brien and Taylor

Fight at Government Street Restaurant Ends in Disorderly Conduct

John Simonsen and John Olsen fought Saturday at 64 Government Street. Officer John Lincoln jailed them on disorderly conduct charges. Simonsen suffered several scalp wounds from a bottle blow requiring a surgeon’s care.

John Simonsen John Olsen No. 64 Government Street John Lincoln Simonsen

Negro Shot in Legs by Deputy Sheriff on St Emanuel Street

Sidney Vance, a negro, wanted on gaming charges, was shot twice in the legs Saturday afternoon on St Emanuel Street near Elmira by Deputy Sheriff William Washington. He is in the county jail hospital recovering. The deputy says Vance tried to throw a beer glass as he announced the arrest. others say there was no cause for the shooting.

Sidney Vance St. Emanuel Street Elmira William Washington Vance Washington

A Judge for a Day at Dreamland Theatre

Allen and Kenna begin their third week at the Dreamland theatre with A Judge for a Day. The show runs daily through Thursday before A West Point Cadet replaces it. Cast includes Jack Russell Fred B Kramer Billy Cochran Grace Dredon Elenoir Browne MacKenna and Alkali Ike with multiple song numbers and encores for Cochran.

Allen Kenna Dreamland Theatre West Point Dr. Dippy Mike Finnegan Ludlow Allen Cochran Allen & Kenna Mobile

Settlement Near for Negro Longshoremen Strike

Indications Saturday night pointed to an early settlement as Elder-Dempster Line agreed to load lumber and timber from barges at a five cent an hour wage increase for day and night work. A white union committee discussed signing a contract for light timber work but took no action. No violence occurred as negro locals favored arbitration over wages, and police restricted dock meetings.

Negro Union Elder-Dempster Steamship Line Crenshaw

Liv-Ver-Lax Promises Everyday Comfort and Safety

An early drug advertisement touts Liv-Ver-Lax as a natural remedy that keeps people on their feet and relieves troubles without poisons. It claims safety for children, universal effectiveness, and bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar, with authentic packaging bearing L. K. Grisby’s likeness and signature. Sutton Bros sells it locally.

Mel VerLax L. K. Gris Sutton Bros Mowile Adv

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Lyric Theatre McGrath Mr. Arle Leander Lamb Harry Ali Government St New Frisbie Excello Eclipse Columbia Gingham Pereale Madras RG Cove Sibod Bere Aukbars Justin Orpheum P. H. Hamel the Boss Thanhouser Bank of Mobile National Banking Association Porter Root Base House OF Kuppenheimer L. H. Meyer & Sons Dauphin Street Columbia Ice Cream CO Will Thomas Nathaniel Thomas L. P. George St. Joseph and State Streets
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