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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
2
A Mobile resident testifies to health improvements after using Stummatone claiming relief from long illness and neurosis. Neurology specialists from Sutton Bros drug store promote the tonic as a cure for indigestion tired nerves and related ailments, offering explanations to the public from 9 am to 6 pm opposite the post office.
The Party of European geographers touring the United States with Members of the American Geological Society arrived in San Francisco today. After a short visit they will proceed to Salt Lake City as guests of American society.
Charles P. Frederic, proprietor at South Wend, surrendered on liquor law violations and was released on bond. A. I. Brinkman, Lillie Lartigue, Peter Keese, accused of running unlicensed liquor road houses, were arrested. Chief Field Deputy Dennis Lynch used a skirt and veil disguise to raid the premises and obtain warrants. Arraignments set for next week in inferior criminal court.
Rev Wyatt Brown of All Saints Episcopal church departed for Tuscaloosa to address the Young Men's Christian Association at the University of Alabama. Thursday’s talk will be The Bible in Literature and Friday’s topic The Heart of Politics or the Theory of Democratic Government.
G W Hart counsel for the defense in the murder case against Police Lieutenant Charles Becker at New York is due in Hot Springs today. He will interview witnesses who spoke with District Attorney Whitman about statements by Sam Schepps. The district attorney has affidavits from citizens to counter Schepps and deflect discredit the prosecution witness.
An instructional note outlines eyelash and hair care tips including pyroxin to darken and thicken lashes, a dela tone paste to remove superfluous hair, dry shampooing for scalp vitality, and a magatone lotion with witch hazel to improve complexion and reduce tanning and blemishes.
Dr Sadler estimates about 380 million dollars in wages are lost annually due to colds. Lost time means lost wages and doctoring is expensive. Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound stops coughs, soothes air passages, and is safe for children in the yellow package from Van Antwerp Drug Corporation.
Report notes Harry Murray deputy sheriff of Mobile plans to apply for the chief of police Walsh’s vacant city tax collector job. At the October city commission meeting Theodore Guesnerd seeks reappointment as city license officer. Frank J. Imahorn seeks superintendent of Magnolia cemetery after William J. Hanlen’s resignation.
Harry Martin, a Negro known to police, fired on his wife at their home on Davidson and Peach streets before fleeing into nearby swamps. Detectives Buch and Pearson tracked him through the marshes after reports of a near-fatal shooting and a prior escape from a city jail.
New York dispatch reports State Senator Timothy D. Sullivan known as Big Tim Sullivan collapsed at his wife's funeral. He has long suffered from a nervous breakdown and diabetes and is now in a serious medical condition. Sullivan, a famed Bowery figure, served one term in Congress.
The Mobile battalion of the First Tegument A N G held a monthly muster at the armory with Captain J J Grove in command. The City Commission to meet Monday to open bills for sewer bonds and enforce ordinances at night.
Advertisements tout Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria preventive and remedy. The label shows quinine and alcohol content clearly. Sold for 50 cents for adults and children.
An advertisement touts Brown's Digest it tablets as a quick and permanent remedy for indigestion and upset stomach. It claims instant relief, stops fermentation, aids digestion, restores the stomach, and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer from Van Antwerp Drug Store.
Public accepts normal car service as end of the streetcar strike. Cars run well filled though many union men and walking club members refuse to ride. Two cars were damaged last night in the West End and a few ties were placed on tracks in the East End.
Testimony began before ICC Chairman Charles A. Prouty in the petition by the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas against the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad for a rebate following the ICC ruling against cattle rate increases since 1903.
The funeral for two year old Thelma B McCrary daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee McCrary and granddaughter of Mrs J J Naylor was held Tuesday at 3 80 oclock from the Crichton home. Interment followed at Magnolia Cemetery with many flowers. Theaters named Elbert Naylor Carl il Wilson Mc Crary and Mr Vance attended.
Walter Christian a Mobile harbor sailor died after an acute indigestion attack last night on Royal Street. He was taken to Van Antwerp drug store where he expired. A woman in the store baptised him before death. Native of Rockport Maine his mother and relatives survive. He asked that his mother be notified. He died after a dramatic collapse as a passerby helped. City Sexton Burke prepared the body for burial and no Rockport message had been received by noon. Burial may be in potter's field if no contact is made.
A note lists Sunday showings at Dreamland with three reel feature The Railroad Queen. Admission 5 cents. Evening performance at 9 and 19 minutes past the hour.
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