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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
2
RR conductor T Ward at 20 Herndon Avenue describes irregular sleep and digestive troubles improved after taking Stummatone. He reports better appetite, fewer headaches, and restful sleep, endorsing the tonic for those exhausted by stomach and bowel issues and nervous strain.
Rain damaged paving on Dauphin Street Broad and Spring Hill Avenue near Dauphin and Government Street from east of igan avenue to Catherine Street. Govnt Street repairs underway. Cotton crop in the county shows up to 50 percent less in some areas due to conditions. weevil and worm damage limited. A Crest community fair 25 miles north of Mobile on the Mobile and Ohio Rail will attract exhibitors and Mobile merchants. Mardi Gras preparations by Wilson’s Mobile Carnival Association continue with two meetings held and another planned. Number of attendees expected in Mobile on the 0 train tomorrow.
Early in October officials outlined plans as Mr Wilson stated the association intends to make next year's carnival a record breaker with ambitious goals and expanded events.
The body of an unknown Black man was recovered from the river this morning and placed in the care of the city sexton. Patrolman Ben Burch reports the deceased likely belonged to a boat crew of five raftmen who capsized near Magazine Point late Friday night after striking driftwood. Four swimmers escaped, but one non swimmer drowned.
Thelma McCreary infant daughter of Lee and Mrs Mary McCreary died Sunday at 11 am at the family home in Crichton Alabama after a short illness.
George W Morrison once ran a South Commerce liquor shop and served as secretary of the Workingmen's Timber and Benevolent Association. He died Monday at 3 45 am at 408 Beauregard street, age 36, leaving a wife four children and siblings. He was active in politics as a Sixth Ward resident and belonged to the Order of Beavers and several benevolent groups.
After an illness of five days Joseph Porzelt died at 6 PM at his residence at Jachson and St Francis streets. He came to Mobile ten years ago from New York City and had lived here since. He was 42 and survived by many relatives.
Mrs Felecia Clay wife of Henry Clay a station agent on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad at Chinchula Alabama died after a short illness. The remains were taken in charge by Dixon and McKay and brought to Mobile for interment. The funeral was held Monday at 8 30 from St Matthew Catholic Church with Father J W Kaane conducting services and she was laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery.
Bridget Lucanee and Bridget Encaneé, inmates at the alien Home, aged 1 years, died Sunday after a prolonged illness. The report notes the cause and the length of illness as about ten days.
Deceased long time Mobile resident died recently and is survived by a niece Mrs J Calametti of this city and other relatives. Funeral held today from the Hannon Home with Rev Father O'Reilly officiating.
The funeral service for Oscar James was held Saturday afternoon from the family home in Prichard with Rev. J. D. Anderson of the Baptist church officiating. Interment followed at Pine Crest cemetery with flowers adorning the grave. Pallbearers were F. Harper J. L. Gilpin J. M. Cleveland and B. R. Buell.
Sunday afternoon at five Frances Hassell four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hangell died after a brief illness. Roshe-Burke Undertaking Company took charge and sent the body to Merrill for interment.
The funeral for William Gibbbison, a seaman on the Norway ship Olav, will be held this afternoon from Roche Hurke parlors with interment at Magnolia cemetery. He drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming in the river with two shipmates. rescue attempts failed and one companion was nearly drowned. Reverend Andreas Kiellend, chaplain of the Norwegian Seamen's Mission, will conduct.
Potter died Monday 16 1913 at 10 am Madge wife of Pleasant H Potter funeral later. Morrison died September 16 1912 George W Morin friends of the family are requested to attend his funeral from the residence No 405 Beaurei street tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 o clock and from St Patrick s church at 4 o clock interment in the Catholic cemetery.
The regular monthly muster of the Mobile battalion of the Alabama National Guard will be held at the armory Wednesday night. Positive attendance will be required or soldiers will be punished. The three companies and the band will be present. Captain O Grove, senior captain, will act as.
A Mobile Chamber of Commerce and University of Alabama Medical Department committee departs for Tuscaloosa to present Mobile’s case for retaining the Medical Department in Mobile. Congressman George W. Taylor will join, urging trustees not to move the department to Birmingham as tensions rise between Birmingham and Mobile.
In Tuscaloosa on Tuesday the University of Alabama trustees will meet in special session to decide on Birmingham Medical College joining the university. Mobile plans to oppose the plan while Birmingham is to push the project.
Delegates to the annual National Association of Supervisory Postoffice Employes gathered in Memphis Tennessee for a three day session with welcome addresses and committee appointments. Notable visiting officials included Ernest Green president from Baltimore A E Trost vice president Toledo Judson F Wedges chairman of the organization committee Philadelphia G W Born finance committee St Louis F L May topic committee Dayton George Reiter Cincinnati R W Fleming C H Holton Baltimore J J Fields secretary Louisville and Joseph S Vick treasurer Rochester New York.
Ex Governor R B Glenn of North Carolina under Anti-Saloon League auspices will launch a ten day educational campaign in Alabama starting September 20 Speaking in every section of the state including Mobile on September 26 His itinerary lists Huntsville Birmingham Tuscaloosa Selma Gadsden and Opehka City among others.
Mrs James Z Daughdrill Jr of Houston is visiting her sister on Old Shell Road. Miss Panet Moffat and niece Miss Mary C Daughdrill returned Saturday from Biloxi due to a storm. Janet Moffat to depart soon for Houston to be with her father the sheriff J T Blackwood of Gulfport. Mr and Mrs Rattle House returned from Cooper’s Wells and New Orleans. A health resort trip reportedly improved him. Mrs W M Roberts of Waco Texas is in the city for several days.
A historical notice warns that narcotics sold as Drops Cordials and Soothing Syrups can poison children. It cautions druggists and parents to avoid giving medicines without physician knowledge of ingredients and notes that Castoria should not be trusted if not bearing Chas H. Pletcher signature.
Walter Peat of Gulfport formerly resident here visited Mobile over the weekend. John J. Monaghan of St. Louis, manager of the George B. Wants, arrived for a visit. H B Gilmer and W B Gilmer of Butler Ala were guests at the St Andrew Hotel on business. Hyman Gabriel returned from Asheville where Mrs Gabriel and children stay through September. Marie Clayton Mahon returned home from a lengthy southern trip and resumes studies at Baker Graded Schools this fall.
An advertisement claims kidney and bladder weakness can be treated with Stuart's Buchy and Juniper Compound from The Van Antwerp Drug Corp Inc Mobile Alabama. It describes the kidneys as sewers and promises regular discharge and relief from back pains head aches and muscle weakness.
A letter to probate judges urges attendance at the Alabama Good Roads Association convention in Birmingham October 3 9 10. It calls for representation from commercial bodies and asks for ten delegates and member addresses to be sent to the association executive committee.
J A Roundtree secretary writes to Birmingham and Montgomery dailies and local papers asking for confirmation of attendance at an upcoming occasion, signing on behalf of the Alabama Good Roads Association. The missive seeks newspaper support and presence for the event.
Philander C. Knox special representative of President Taft met Emperor Yoshihito at the funeral of Emperor Matsuhito. Knox plans to visit the imperial estate near Kioto before sailing for the United States, with return to Tokyo and departure dates listed.
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