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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
3
TokIo dispatch reports Premier Okuma stating Japan will convert industrial resources to increase arms and ammunition for allies. He notes Russia lacks munitions, England and France roles, and that Japan will aid the Entente while avoiding a formal alliance with Russia and planning to send representatives to the peace conference.
Dr. Denny pins fellowships across disciplines at the university for the current session listing names and hometowns for engineering physics chemistry mathematics history English biology economics librarians law librarians and faculty changes including Lonnie Noojin joining modern languages and Guy Whitman succeeding Frank Short in physics.
Mr and Mrs A J Lewis of Century Florida spend the week with relatives and friends here. Minnie Hart returns from Chumuckla Florida. Ernest Nall of Walnut Hill visits Range. R L Locke leaves to visit C G Kimbell family at Canoe. Belle Jones of Ray visits brother W N Jones. Mrs Nancy Stacy goes to Monroe County to stay with relatives. Sunday school at the Baptist church resumes after a suspension. Rev Callaway of Selma visits Range. Crutchfield of Pensacola visits his parents. Free Will Baptist church to start meetings Thursday night.
Washington reports hot weather will continue in the East and South for at least 36 hours. Generally fair conditions are forecast for Thursday south of the Mississippi, except the south Atlantic coast where showers may ease the heat. Cooler air has moved into the upper lake region and the upper Mississippi Valley.
Frank Jones age 71 of Aurora Illinois died after weeks of illness. He lived at Pericho Station Escambia county Alabama and his body shipped there accompanied by Dr J B Reid. Zenobia Gregg 14 died at her Prichard Alabama home after weeks of illness. She was born in Brewton and survived by her parents Mr and Mrs William G Gregg.
A Mobile weather summary notes a mix of sun and showers with afternoon clouds and a total rainfall near two tenths of an inch. Temperatures reached 89 degrees in Mobile, while cities like Louisville Washington Boston Montgomery New Orleans and Birmingham posted hot readings around 90s. A frost event affected Duluth Minnesota with subzero wind chills.
Premier Asquith in the house of commons urged a credit of 250 million pounds. He announced daily net war expenditure from July 18 to September 1 averaged 3.5 million pounds.
The Mobile county board of commissioners has begun improving Cedar Point Road, a major automobile route out of Mobile. A work force is on site with a goal to finish in first-class condition before the Gulf Coast Fair, aiming for a permanent upgrade as hundreds of vehicles use the road during the event.
Alexander Hancock began remodeling the McAfee Shoe Company site at 159 Dauphin Street. Daniels Drug Company will open a second store there in October. Robert McGuire joins Daniels Drug Company at Dauphin and Jackson. Harry Hollister will manage the soda fountains at both stores.
James Glass of a poolroom at Ceder and Manassas streets was booked at the county jail Wednesday on a prohibition violation. Deputies Bernstein and Petty found a small quantity of liquor on the premises Tuesday night during a raid.
Washington reports state department officials say evidence is insufficient to judge if the Canadian liner Hesperian was torpedoed or struck a mine. No passenger statements about metal debris are confirmed. Diplomats note a lull in Arabic negotiations as Bernstorff awaits US evidence. Vienna and Dumba replies are pending.
Midshipman Drawry, not yet 21, earned the Victoria Cross for heroic action at Gallipoli. He leaped into the sea to hold two displaced lighters forming a bridge from the River Clyde to shore, aiding the British landing on the peninsula.
Frank Allen and T. J. Goulding were arrested September 1 for violating prohibition laws after deputies found five half pints of liquor in a Commerce street soft drink stand near Lipscombe. Judge Chamberlain fined $250 or ninety days hard labor, with appeals and $200 bond posted. Louis Bibbs was dismissed on vagrancy charges.
A four year old, frightened by a grocer’s man, misplaces the flour and says the man frightened him. A mother’s teasing insistence yields a crying reply. A young physician reassures the hypochondriac, claiming three years as a doctor and twenty five years as an invalid.
An English traveler in a western hotel notes the proprietor fires a double barreled shotgun at the front door to summon guests for meals. The owner explains the single shot keeps one barrel free to collect payment and judge. the practice draws diners to say grace.
Mobile Council No 6 of the Knights of Columbus elected officers for the coming year during a Tuesday meeting. Grand Knight J. F. Viermier and Deputy Grand Knight N. L. Vickers led the slate with Edward J. Groves as chancellor and M. L. Campbell as advocate. Other officers included B. Edwards recording secretary and J. W. Phelan warden. The group planned Columbus Day events for October 15 and installed the new officers.
Weather forecast notes a high barometer system across the eastern United States with sunshine and warm weather. Temperatures reach 94 in Washington and Louisville, 92 in Boston and Baltimore, and 90 in Chicago. Frosts occur in Nevada and Wyoming, with scattered precipitation from California to the Gulf region. Local forecaster Albert Ashenberger notes near term patterns and no major changes for Alabama and surrounding areas.
Eddie Smith described as having a wobbling aura leads to a dispute and a judge sentences him to ten days in Castle Crenshaw for assault after an ongoing argument with Bill Johnson. The Mobile court also grants extra time to two workers to pay fines for Labor Day offenses. A motorcycle ordinance case against Eddie Walker is continued.
Mrs M H Robinson and daughter Mabel plus Mrs A T Newell and children T McCorquodale and Gertrude were guests of Mr and Mrs S I McCorquodale in Coffeeville Friday. Dr John Imbrough Jr visited Gulf City over the weekend. Mrs J D Doyle and Mr and Mrs M Doyle with children visited relatives near Coffeeville last week. Joe McCorquodale was a pleasant visitor to Marvin Friday. Alma Robinson and Katie White attend the Jackson teachers institute. Prof Dayton Robinson returned from Chicago summer school. Co T McCorquodale and C May visited Jackson last week. Mary and Annie Turner passed through en route to Jackson. Rev and Mrs J A Jenkins and children returned from Bladon Springs, heading to Montgomery. Lilla Mathers of Rosenburg visited the Misses White, then to Jackson for institute. Mr and Mrs J R White and children visited in Glover. Joe McCorquodale business visit to Jackson Monday. Miss Gussie Eberlein of Jackson visits the Misses Guys. Rev L S Gilmer preached at M F E church Sunday night. Pitman Davis of St Stephens visiting here. Mr and Mrs G D Calhoun visited in Jackson. The line ends with a note about a fellow thinking he's clever when he's only fresh.
C M Markley of Chicago visits Mr and Mrs J C Cleveland. Ladies Guild met with president Mrs Elizabeth Hubbard. Recitation by Miss Helen Glessner praised. Two week meeting planned with Miss Mamie Schamps. Mabie Macy vacationing with Dr and Mrs Macy. May Delchamps back from two weeks in Mo. Mrs Etola Dorlon Hawes died unexpectedly. Mrs Eva Delchampas at state league postmasters convention. Mrs Mena Deneka visiting Mobile. R C Macy had town business early week. Station Agent II Darken hosts brother H Darken from Mississippi. Mosquitoes provide entertainment. Tunnel Springs personals note Rachel Davison visiting F W Cowan family. Mrs T K Dennis Jr visited Beatrice. Lula Nettles to Pollard to teach. Paul Harper and children visited F W Cowan. Charlies Jackson visited relatives, returned to Selma. Willie Wider of Wallace visiting Mrs Dannie Falkenberry. I J Bugg reviews local roads. Ja Mae Buse returned to Jones Mill after visit to Annie Kearley.
Neenah Alabama residents share news of relatives visiting Evergreen Camden and Caledonia. Minabel Adama and Mia J P Silla plan visits, Minnie Chandler returns from Memphis and Cotton Plant trips, Rev Rim brough accepts pastorate at Enon Baptist Church in Camden.
Wiggins residents report travel and health notes from the West coast and nearby areas. J B Dorsett heads to Hot Springs for health, Dr J A Leggett visits the coast, Miss Ida Hickman moves to New Mexico, and others plan distant stays or business trips. Deputy Sheriff Oberhaus arrests Willie Gaines on an assault charge reported by Annie Ware of Prichard.
Revival services at Tabernacle church feature Dr. W. M. Anderson delivering "Christ, the Door" with big attendance. The week includes "The Broken Stick" tonight and "Baptist Tabernacle Night" Thursday, plus "Young People's Night" Friday. Services run daily at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. with fellowship for all.
Whistler Alabama reports no church service tonight due to a Baptist revival. Rev. Harris says meetings near end of car line will continue about two weeks. Boys' Social Club plans Sept 22 event. A Friday meeting will appoint committees. Local visits note Miss Esther Brown from Vinegar Ala visiting Eight Mile. many moves and arrivals follow. A birthday party for Jessie Mary and Margaret May Gay features games and refreshments with a large guest list.
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