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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1925

Page

5

Quiet Wedding at Oakdale Baptist Church

Miss Martha Shultz and Mr. D. D. Cote of Mt Pleasant Ala were married at high noon in the rectory of Oakdale Baptist Church with only relatives and a single attendant present. After a short ceremony Rev Hunter the couple went to New Orleans then planned a home in Mt Pleas ant after August 16 where Dr Cole practices medicine.

Sataate Sapeist Church Oakdale Baptist Church Martha Shultz D. D. Cote Mt. Pleasant Ala Mies Seatensche Langan Hunter Paul Ult Fulton Road New Orleans Mt Pidéasant Cole

Pellagra symptoms and treatment claim advertised

An advertisement from W. C. Rountree MD of Texarkana offers pellagra diagnosis free for 13 months and promises a unique treatment endorsed by health departments and hundreds who have tried it. The copy lists myriad symptoms and asserts a distinct approach.

W. C. Rountree, &MD Texarkana Tex

Suburban News Item Mentions Local Meetings And Visitors

Sun school services begin at 9 45 in the Community House. The Young Peoples Union meets at 7 p m with Miss Dorothy Dennon as president. Church services start at 3 p m. Miss Elizabeth Burton visiting friends in Chickasaw after spending time at Point Clear Alabama.

Cee Lou Easterling Sun School Aete The Young Peoples Union Dorothy Dennon Art Elizabeth Burton Point Clear Ala Chickasawas

Preaching at Whistler Baptist Church Sunday Afternoon

Announcement lists Reverend A. D. Prentis of Whistler Bethan Baptist Church to preach at 3 30 p m in W O W hall. Guests include John McDowell and children from Murphysboro Illinois. Also mentions Mrs C T Fisher Miss Lois Evans and a social gathering honoring Rev and Mrs W W Jefferies of Monroeville Alabama.

A. D. Prentis Whistler Bethan Baptist Church W. Hall Weeee John McDowell Urphysboro Ill Iar C. T. Fisher

Whistler Epworth League to Meet at Local Church

Members of the Senior Epworth League will gather at the local church Sunday afternoon at 6 30. Roy Calloway has returned to Meridian Mississippi after a week with relatives. Edgar Cato came back from Depe Michigan after his vacation. Dr Quitman Newell returns to St Louis after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs John L Castle of Meridian Mississippi are guests of Mr and Mrs Beeman Castle and will visit Biloxi and coastal points before returning home. The Barbours' relatives Mr and Mrs W D Wilcox Sr visiting in Tuscaloosa. Mr and Mrs H E Cottingham and Henley Boone of Centreville Alabama visiting Mobile and now hosted by Mr and Mrs W W Cottingham in Tuscaloosa. The McLeod family return from Grove Hill with Mrs McLeod’s mother Mrs A S Pugh accompanying. Miss Mary Lou Pugh plans a few days at their summer cottage in Coden before heading to New York City for a position.

Epworth League Roy Calloway Meridian Miss Edgar Cato Depe Mich Quitman Newell St. Louis John L. Castle Beeman Castle Biloxi Tuscaloosa H. E. Cottingham Henley Boone Centerville Ala Mobile W. W. Cottingham Tuscalo McLeod Grove Hill William McLeod Barnette Sol Pugh

Visiting socialites flock across Alabama towns

Miss Virginia Bruister visits Yantley and Butler relatives, Miss Virginia Moore visits Mrs. W. P. Cannady in Jackson, Miss Josie Jones returns from Biloxi, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gregory visit H. Walker family in Jackson, Miss Ruby Trammel a Biloxi guest, Corrine Roberts joins her in Biloxi, Bertha and Dorothea Hust vacation on the coast, Katherine Ivy visits Dorothy Hiden, Angelina Ryan spends week in Pensacola, Edna Lee McDonald visits Marian Brown in Birmingham, Mrs. W. B. Saunders visits from De funia gorenen Fla, Mr. and Mrs. Roach of Mobile visit the Perdues in Elba, Mrs. Lee O. Cummings Jr. returns from Jackson, 74 Mrs. Alton Calender and daughter visit Charles Petersons in Robertsdale, Fannie Murphy visits J. G. Gilchrist in Brantley.

American victory appears assured in Canadian Open golf

The Canadian Open opened final 36 holes with American Leo Diegel from Glen in the lead at 144 as Walter Hagen of York and Frank Sprogel of Wisconsin chased. The field began the decisive rounds amid strong American prospects and cautious optimism from local observers.

Toronto International News Service Leo Diegel Glen Walter Hagen York Frank Sprogeil Wisconsin Eo P

What Is Ambition to be spoken at colored Y M C A

Horatio Thomas of the negro Y M C A will discuss ambition as the subject during a talk at the Church on Scott. The event highlights community education and religious outreach for African American residents.

Weather’s fickle gaze flips from heat to snow across regions

A July through August temperature flip hits with heavy rains and rare snow in El Paso. Detroit endures the heaviest rainfall in years with $500000 to $1000000 in damages. Ford River Rouge plants suffer flood damage as Rio Grande rises near El Paso and precau tions help ward off a flood. Rail washouts reported in New Mexico while Boise Fresno and Walla Walla reach 100 degrees or more.

Chicago el Paso Detroit Ford River Rouge Rio Grande New Mexico East Central States Boise Idaho Fresno Calif Walla Walla Wash

Governor Brandon Congratulates Mobile Triplets Parents

Governor William W. Brandon writes Mr and Mrs Harry Turner of 268 Marine Street Mobile Ala congratulating them on the birth of triplet daughters. He notes Mobile's growing status and wishes peace and prosperity for the family and city.

W. W. Brandon Harry Turner Marine Street Mobile Ala Alabama William W. Brandon

Radio search for lad too late ends in tragedy

In Chicago on August 1 a mother appealed by radio for her 7 year old son Dwight Tracy who vanished after taking his scooter in Jackson park last Monday. The body was recovered from Lake Michigan hours later. Police believe accidental drowning but will probe the possibility of foul play by van boys.

Chicago Dwight Tracy Lake Michigan Jackson Park Dwight Van

British Subject Killed in China Riot at Export Factory

Unofficial reports from Nanking say a wage dispute led to a riot at the International Export Company factory. One British subject was killed and several rioters wounded as British employees reportedly fired on them. British marines guard the factory while most workers are aboard warships. one employee was reportedly captured and taken to Nanking University.

Peking A.P Nanking International Export Company Nanking University

Deaths and Funerals Jacob Garber of Robertsdale

Jacob Herbert Garber 68 a New York native and Robertsdale resident died in Mobile Friday night at 9 30 in an infirmary The Roche Undertaking Company sent his body to Robertsdale He was in the bakery business in Robertsdale He is survived by his widow Eleanor Garber a son Fred H Garber of Ilion New York several brothers including Fred H Garber of Robertsdale and other relatives

Jacob Herbert Garber New York State Robertsdale Baldwin County Mobile Roche Undertaking Company Garber Eleanor Garber Fred H. Garber Ilion N. Y

Funeral notice for five year old Martin Helveston

The funeral for Martin Helveston five year old son of Virgin and Mary Frances Crabtree Helveston who died last night at 8 45 oclock at the family residence on the Lott road will be held today Interment will be in Crawford s chapel cemetery The infant leaves his mother and father one brother Wilton Hugene Helveston his grandmother Mrs Nancy Crabtree and other relatives

Martin Helveston Virgin and Mary Frances Crabtree Helveston Lott Road Crawford’s Chapel Cemetery Wilton Hugene Helveston Nancy Crabtree

Vital statistics deaths list and later note on Siamese students

The page lists numerous deaths by race including White and Colored groups with many names such as Elmer Read William Everett Bassett Jesse Hurdle John Zimch Victor Manning Clujcine Elmer Puch and William Brown Woodie Lawrence Laverne Williams Lottie Boykin Delia Dade Thomas Ellen Carter Lizzie Calcina Louis and Rebecca B Kohn Joan J Estelle McD Hyde Claude James Florence Mae McLean Curtis L Johns Hector Teaney Smith Otto Elise Rau McM Ross Alice Frank Alexander Marie McCowan Peter Colvin J J Juanita Vinn Thos J Mary Hand Max P Leah Catherine McGill Anne Louise Castro Peary Alice Turner Edwards Williott Helen Henry Elma Matthews Listie Willer Lenard Frae Raymond Jos Viola Thomas and more. A brief note mentions Siamese students increasing in numbers coming to the United States.

Elmer Read Everett Bassett Jesse Hurdle John Zimch Victor Manning Clujcine Elmer Puch William Brown Woodie ‘Lawrence Laverne Williams Lottie Boykin Delia Dade Thomas Ellen Carter Lizzie Calcina Epee Aries Austill Sue Pharr Louis Rebecca B. Kohn Joan J Estelle Hyde Seete Winstead William Demelis Maloes Voetar Rice Oster Gene Claude James Florence Mae McLean Curtis L Bessie D. Johns Hector Oanoes Teaney Smith Otto Elise W. Rau Ross Alice Frank Alexander Marie L. McCowan Peter J Ella Colvin J. J Juanita V. Inn Thos Mary F Hand Max P Leah Catherine G. McGill Anne Louise H. Castro al- Peary Alice J. Turner Iadbert Henrietta An Nnne Edwards Williott Helen Henry Elma A. Matthews B. Willer Lenard Frae Raymond Jos Viola J. Thomas

Daredevil Beloit Mount Ilaman Expedition Aims High

Beloit College led by Alonzo W. Pond plans an African inland ascent of Mount Ilaman in a 13 000 foot peak not yet climbed by man. The team will explore unknown regions, study prehistoric sites, and live partly in the field while facing natives. They sail August 12 from New York with support from Michigan University Carnegie Institute and Royal Geographical Society.

Beloit Wis Aus Ilaman Africa Logan Hese Mr. Pond Sahara Desert Pond University of Michigan Carnegie Institute Royal Geographical Society Beloit College Count de Provok Tebessa

Death claims Berkeley chemist in silk making plant blast

In Walnut Creek the death of Charles Henry Schwarz, a Berkeley chemist, followed a chemical blast at the Pacific Cellulose Company plant. Schwarz had just telephoned H. F. Kleinjung that spinning solution for silk fiber cutting had been perfected and that machinery for commercial production would be discussed. Investigation points to fumes from a carbide lamp igniting the spinning compound and causing the blast that killed him.

Oakland Cal A.P Charles Henry Schwarz Berkeley Pacific Cellulose Company Walnut Creek H. F. Kleinjung Schwarz Kleinjung

Riff Abandons Fight on French Front in Morocco

Abd el Krim scales back offensives as air scouts confirm Riff tribesmen take defensive positions along the front at Fez and Ain Bouaiasa. French command advances with preparations for a major mountain warfare drive, including shock troops and mountain guns, aiming to crush the rebellion when ready.

Fez Morocco Abd-el-Krim Ain Bouaiasa Ffians

Gertrude Ederle to Swim Monday

Gris Nez France Aug 1 Gertrude Ederle the American girl swimmer plans to start at 6 a m Monday in an attempt to master the English channel a feat no woman has yet accomplished Weather is favorable but mid channel water is rough trainer Jabez Wolfe hopes for improvement before the plunge into the sleeve channel

Gris Nez France Gertrude Ederle English Channel Jabez Wolfe Ederle

Mortgage Sale Notice From Heath Motor Company

The note secured by mortgage by Don W. Walker dated January 14 1924 to D B Heath Motor Company Inc is in default and Heath Motor Company will sell at public auction for cash on Saturday August 22 1925 at the place of sale to satisfy the debt interest and expenses the property described being the Essex Coach Automobile Motor Number. Sullivan and Stallworth Attorneys augl s 15

Don W. Walker D. B. Heath Motor Company, Incorporated Essex Coach Automobile Neares Heath Motor Company Sullivan & Stallworth

Railway labor ads from a Chicago notice board

Classified notices seek rail conductors white workers porters waiters and a cornet player. Ads offer wages and include addresses in Chicago Bell Bell 3427 1 and 5153 North Clark Street. Also feature buying wool suits and mail order clothing deals with earnings from home and mill work listings from Cincinnati and Mobile.

Railwa Expe Railway Exrience Naseee City Aug Wanesen North Clark St Chicago Ill S. Reed Ave Bell

Mortgage default leads to public sale of Mobile property

Peoples Bank of Mobile acts as assignee under a 1920 mortgage to sell the described real property in Mobile County at public outcry on August 19 1925. The sale, held in front of Mobile County Court House, is to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the mortgage and related transfers.

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Mobile County

Notice to bidding parties that Peoples Bank of Mobile will sell at public outcry on Wednesday, August 19, 1925, at 12 noon in Mobile Alabama to satisfy a mortgage on a lot at the southwest corner of Royal and Canal streets with improvements. The property was conveyed in 1913 and later purchased by Thomas Corso. Dated July 25, 1925.

Thomas S. Corso L. E. Hale N. 8 Mobile County Padorsignes Peoples Bank of Mobile L. E B. Hale N. S Peoples Bank of Mobile Alabama State of Alabama State of Royal Street Royal and Canal Streets Canal Royal Streets Grottopull Hickey Laura Jefferson Menken Ura Jefferson Thomas H L Elizabeth Benton Wal Street Thomas Corso Laura Clark William C. Clark Alghbama Outlaw & Kilborn Thomas Corso W. M. Evans Mary C. Evans Court House Alariz J. D. Scott J. M. Scott Gregory L. Smith Harry T. Smith Peoples Bank OF MO Ile

Fragmented OCR Style Entry Sparks Sparse Readability

A partial OCR note presents jumbled words and numbers about times prices and names. The text lacks clear context making it difficult to identify a readable event or subject for a concise summary.

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