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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1912

Page

3

Notable visitors and travelers in Mobile area scene

Boulder Colorado traveler en route to Fairhope Alabama via Cawthon Hotel. Baldwin county superintendent J B Lambert and wife back from Leinkauf teachers institute at Bay Minette. Mrs W J Goodman and Miss Etta Goodman of Tyler Texas visit Battle House. T L Wainwright cotton mill operator from Stonewall Mississippi visits mobile city today.

Boulder Colorado Cawthon Hotel Fairhope Ala J. 8. Lambert Baldwin County Public Schol E. A. Pletcher Beaumont, Texas W. J. Goodman Etta Goodman Tyler Texas Battle House T. L. Wainwright Stonewall Migs J. H. Faves Battle’s Louisville

Saskatchewanians Move Near Mobile On 1200 Acres

A colony from Northwest Canada, led by John D. Paul and family, arrives to settle 1,200 acres leased from Mobile Farm Lands Company west of Mobile. The advance group of twenty families plans to aid the suburban growth, while a new Commercial and Manufacturing Review of Mobile pamphlet debuts, highlighting city statistics and prospects.

Canada Mobile Farm Lands Company John D. Paul and Familly Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League E. J. Troy Chamber of Commerce Alabama

Danzy Applies to Transfer License from Estate of Frank

John R. Danzy seeks Mobile Excise Commission approval to transfer the license row held by the executor of the estate of Frank. The application aims to move ownership under standard probate transfer procedures.

John R. Danzy Mobile Excise Commission Frank

Sore on Leg Healed After Cuticura Soap and Ointment

A Richmond resident describes a four year running sore on the leg starting from a blood blister. After eighty dollars spent with no relief, use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment led to cure in one month and five years of no further trouble. The testimonial mentions fever and hair loss treated by shampooing with the same products.

W. Grace St Richmond

TIZ Foot Remedy Promises Fast Relief for Tired Feet

Free trial package offer for TIZ claims to relieve tired aching swollen feet and remove corns callouses and bunions. Advertises 25 cent boxes at drug stores and urges readers to request a free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Illinois.

Walter Luther Dodge & Co Wabash Ave Chicago Ill

Insurance firm expands with Atlanta base and Alabama ties

The Progressive Insurance Company announces a district office in the City Bank and Trust building with Mobile operations led by A P Bates. J H Weinand reports his son was hit by a passing car while on a street car and is recovering. he denies his son caused the incident and requests no blame.

The Progressive Insurance Company Atlanta, Ga City Bank and Trust Company A. P. Bates Birmingham Flo Alabama South J. H. Weinand Ile

Deaths and Funerals Captain Dan Fletcher Dies at 82

Daniel Fletcher a native of Ireland and longtime Mobile police officer known as Captain Dan died at 1 20 am Thursday at his home 144 Cleveland street after weeks of illness attributed to old age. He served over 40 years and retired about four years ago. Survived by one daughter a sister and other relatives.

Daniel Fletcher Ireland Mobile Dan Cleveland Street Fletcher

FiveYearOld Cassidy Child Dies From Ptomaine Poisoning

Josephine Cassidy five died at Providence Infirmary from ptomaine poisoning after eating preserved figs. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Cassidy of Florida street between Old Shell road and Dauphin street. The family has been destitute. neighbors have aided them. Two other siblings recently returned home convalescent from typhoid fever.

Josephine Cassidy J. M. Cassidy Florida Street Old Shell Road Dauphin Street Providence Infirmary Cassidy

The Confession a Strong Road Drama at Mobile

James Harleck Reid’s four act play The Confession drew two Mobile performances to warm praise. The plot centers on a priest’s brother charged with murder while the real culprit confesses to the priest in a sacred setting, with the brother saved by the dying confession. Frank Sterling, the priest, revealed he was born in Mobile on Joachim street.

James Harleck Reid Mobile Frank Sterling Joachim Street

Funeral of Mrs. Alice Capell at St Vincent's Church

The funeral proceeded from St Vincent's church this morning at 9 30 o'clock with Rev Father Brady officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery where the tomb was adorned with flowers. Pallbearers were A Bulla Gates, William Owens, BE Dyas, E C Hall, R J Wilkins and Frank Andrade.

Alice Capell St. Vincent's Church Father Brady A. Bulla- Gates William Owens BE. Dyas E. C. Hall R. J. Wilkins Frank Andrade

Roosevelt to Speak in Court Square This Saturday

Mobile County Republican Progressive Committee meets tonight at 259 St Francis, deciding if a delegation will accompany Theodore Roosevelt, Bull Moose candidate, to hear him in Court Square Saturday. Dr. W T Henderson chairs. Roosevelt arrives Mobile at 1 55 am, trains stays ten minutes.

Mobile County Republican Progressive Committee St. Francis Street Theodore Roosevelt Bull Moose Montgomery Court Square W. T. Henderson Roosevelt Moblie L. and N Progressive Party Mobile

Ministers ten act as judges for Stummatone test in Mobile

Neurologists at Sutton Bros Pharmacy announce an unusual two week trial offering free Stummatone to clergy. They cite positive reports from local ministers and many others showing improved digestion, nerve strength, sleep, and general health, while promising frank results from each participant.

Sutton Bros.’ Pharmacy Mobile Stummatone

Dawson Reinstated by Auto Association

Chicago September 26 Joe Dawson renowned auto racer reports he has been reinstated by the American Auto Association contest board effective immediately. He plans to race in Milwaukee October 4 and 5 Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prix events following a suspension for a July 4 exhibition mile for the Elks lodge in Memphis Tennessee.

Chicago Joe Dawson American Automobile Association Milwaukee Dawson Elks Lodge Memphis Tenn

Fletcher Daniel P. Died September 24 1912 at 82

Daniel P Fletcher died Thursday morning September 24 1912 at 1 20 o clock in the eighty third year of his age. Friends of the family are asked to attend his funeral from his late home 11 Cleveland street tomorrow September 27 1912 morning at 8 30 o clock and from St Patrick s Church at 9 o'clock with requiem mass. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.

Fletcher Daniel P. Fletcher Cleveland Street St. Patrick's Church Mage

Michigan Democrats Nominate slate at Grand Rapids Convention

The Michigan Democratic state convention in Grand Rapids on September 26 assembled to nominate candidates for secretary of state state treasurer auditor general attorney general state land commissioner and justice of the supreme court two to be named. A larger group of seekers sought each nomination than in years past.

Grand Rapids Mich the Supreme Court Michigan

Wanted at Lucedale Slaying Suspect In Custody

Will Barnett alias Will White arrested days ago identified as slayer in Luce dale Miss killing. He was turned over to Lucedale authorities and to be taken back this afternoon to face murder charges. The victim had allegedly killed a companion during a dispute over money.

Will Barnett Will White Lucedale Miss Barnett

Building page offers up to date home building tips

A weekly feature lists current suggestions for homeowners and builders. The page highlights practical ideas for those who own homes or are considering construction, indicating broad reader engagement.

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