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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1912
Page
3
Gadgetged as a cure for catarrh and colds, the HYOMEI outfit includes a ruble inhaler and liquid remedy sold by G. Van Antwerp Drug Co. Inc. The ad touts breathing treatment to reach catarrh germs, with a refill bottle available for fifty cents and a money back guarantee for conditions like coughs and croup.
A man described as a negro masqueraded as a youth before Recorder Hale. When asked his age he claimed twenty five and was warned to stop dressing as a boy, then discharged on the charge of being dangerous and suspicious.
J. D. Stripling faced a ten dollar fine following a dispute over differences noted in a local court filing. The action reflects a small civil matter handled by city authorities.
An evening incident in front of a saloon near Dauphin on Royal Street brought three men before Recorder Hale. The court fined Stripling ten dollars and discharged Henry Strouse after testimony was heard.
Mobile will send delegates to the Alabama division United Confederate Veterans reunion in Selma October 16 and 17. Bemmel Camp and Withers and Buchanan Survivors Camp will lead large delegations and many ladies will travel. Low rates have been set for the convention city with an expected attendance over 4 000 visitors.
The Day of Atonement will be solemnly observed by Mobile's Orthodox and Reform congregations. Friday evening services at Government Street Temple at 6 30 with Rabbi A G Moses delivering a sermon on The Jewish Philosophy of Sin and Atonement. Saturday morning worship runs 10 to sundown with memorial prayers at 4, assisted by Hugo Brown Leon Schwarz and Bernard H Richord.
Miss Julia Yonge left yesterday afternoon for Pensacola Florida to visit relatives for several weeks. Miss Agnes Allen after a delightful visit with her cousin Mrs James Strand has returned to her home in New Orleans. Miss Minnie Cohen who has attended the Misses Cranes school for the past two years has completed the high school course and received her diploma. She will leave for Newark New Jersey where she will resume her studies. Mrs H W French Jr is home from the Mobile infirmary after a serious operation. Miss Carrie Eastburn will leave tomorrow for a visit to New Orleans and Houston Texas to be absent for several weeks. W D Griffing and wife of Port Arthur Texas are in the city on a visit to friends and relatives. W J Montgomery a prominent young business man of New Orleans is in the city today.
An advertisement cites Dr. Sadler estimating eighty million dollars in wages lost yearly due to colds. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a safe remedy to stop coughs, heal air passages, prevent complications, and notes the genuine product is in the yellow package from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
James Gillespie a prominent cattleman shot and killed R M Pulliam in Alpine Texas early today authorities report Gillespie claimed he shot in self defense or to prevent a further attack. The incident details remain under investigation with local officials gathering statements.
Sheriff T T Palmer sent deputies hunting for blind tigers last night and they netted P M Slaughter and Frank Singleton. Slaughter surrendered. Singleton was captured with a sack of beer and jailed. Palmer denies raids relate to excise complaints, saying the op erations were coincidence while he planned the crackdown on illicit liquor. Deputies pursued leads in Plateau and nearby stores, finding beer in Singelton’s sack and closing other dens. The hunt yielded no further arrests and investigations continue. Assistant Auditor Hill of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroads resigned to become auditor of Osilla Railroad in Osilla Georgia.
An advertisement from Van Antwerp Drug Co promotes Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Compound as a cure for diabetes symptoms and kidney trouble. It claims rapid relief from frequent urination and sugar discharge, urging diet changes and consistent use to stop scalding dribbling and discomfort.
At the Crown Theatre today only one shows a Japanese series featuring Miss Taru Takagi and a full Japanese cast. The depicted legend is described as one of the most ancient and prettiest, a distinct novelty that audiences may enjoy.
W F Eastburn of the Gonzales Fish Company suffered a two inch gash above the left eye when the top of a heavy ice box fell on him at Royal and Church streets. Mayor Las Schwarz received a Portland vice commission letter asking for details on Mobile's restricted district signed by W S Biddie chairing the Oregon committee.
Two applicants submitted for October meeting openings. Theo dore Guesnard requests reappointment as city license officer and Frank J. Smarhorn seeks the Keeper of Magnolia cemetery post.
S G Rathborn complains about city garbage service receiving tonight. He says only one crate is collected when more trash should be taken up and criticizes how garbage cans are handled. The notice raises concerns about the sanitation department’s practices.
A sizable audience attended the first of a series of meetings at the new Baptist Tabernacle last night. Dr. Wilks delivered a sermon on the Good Samaritan and announced that meetings will continue throughout the week with attendance expected to grow each day.
A would be thief tried to enter Charles Baumhauer’s residence on Scott and Dauphin streets before 9 last night but fled after leaving a pair of shoes on the upper rear porch. The incident was reported to the police. James B. Sloan, just sworn as U S attorney for the district, then addressed Governor O’Neal resigning his state senate seat for the third district encompassing Blount Cullman and Winston counties.
Mayor Laz Schwarz received a letter from Foster and Foster asking for the name of Mobile’s Austrian consul Seigfried Kisster. The tug Ethel reported a floating white man’s body near Battery Gladden light, likely Tom Beering the Barnard watchman swept overboard in Saturday’s storm. Coroner Hirshfield was notified.
Manuel Forchheimer died Tuesday afternoon September 17 1913 at 2 45 o clock in his 83rd year Friends urged to attend from his son Maurice Forchheimer 941 Government street Wednesday afternoon at 30 o clock and from Temple Shearai Shomayim at 4 o clock Interment in Hebrew cemetery
Mary Catherine Ridgley, eldest daughter of Peter and Eliza Reynolds and wife of John Ridgley, is to attend her funeral from her father's residence in Toulminville tomorrow morning. The service will be held at St. Xavier's Church at 9 30 oclock with anemone in the Catholic rites.
The Moblle Theatre announces a return engagement of Alma Where Do You Live for Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee in September 2021. Grace Drew leads the cast with a noted soprano voice, and seats are now on sale.
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