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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1925

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight Church Meetings and Social Visits

A bustling social column lists Dauphin Way Baptist Church plans for Sunday at 9 30 AM with officers urging attendance. Other items cover Bible classes at First Baptist and St. Francis Street Methodist, visits by Mobile and Columbus guests, and a fashion of informal gatherings and motor trips in Mobile society.

Isabelle’ Ward Isabelle Ward St. Francis Street Methodist Church Creight

Miss Julia Pugh Returns Home After Visit

Miss Julia Pugh returns to her home in Mobile after a two week visit to Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gandy have also returned to Mobile from Montgomery. Mrs G Van Aller and Daisy Schwartz with Pat Pugh from Mobile visit Mrs Pugh in Leckon, Alabama. W B Westcott and children depart Sunday for Point Clear for a stay. Eloise Jones of Mobile visits friends here.

Julia Pugh Cecil Gandy Mobile Montgomery G. van Aller Daisy Schwartz M Pat Pugh Pugh Leckson Als Eloise Jones

BUILD STRENGTH Sold by Van Drug Corp.

A Van Drug Corporation advertisement markets BUILD STRENGTH as a health product. The notice emphasizes its availability through the company’s drugstore network, highlighting claims of wellness support.

van Drug Corp

Ford infringement charge in patent case over car bands

A United States district suit accuses Ford, Park and Omoletoetran Inc. and others of unlawfully manufacturing transmission bands using a calcium carbonate invention by Lotke White of Idaho City. The case seeks injunction and an accounting of profits from alleged patent infringement.

Pra Ta Cent Lara Automo 'Sie Banknien Park Omoletetran Inc Ana Comalata United States Sonate Lotke White Idaho City Taahoe Aoy Ford St. Louis

Suburban Religious Activities and Visits noted

The Epworth League plans to meet Sunday at 6 30 in the Methodist church. Regular services occur Sunday at the Methodist and Baptist churches. Mrs C W Burns and children from Galveston Texas visit Mr and Mrs H C Dusmukes. F E B Wise returns from Brinkley Arkansas and is accompanied home by Mr and Mrs W W Olivia. Mrs G C Platt of Tulsa Oklahoma spends the day with Mrs C H Taylor.

Baptist Church C. W. Burns Galveston, Tex H. C. Dismukes F. EB. Wise Brinkley, Ark Mrs. W. W. Olivia Mr. Wise

Regular church services scheduled Sunday in Whistler

Whistler residents will attend preaching services at the P Methodist church Sunday at the regular hour. Members of the B P U of the Baptist church plan Sunday afternoon assembly in the same church. Miss Louise Howard returns to Enterprise Mississippi after a week with cousin Miss Alma Johnson. Miss Lester Harford returns home from a visit with friends and relatives in Waynesboro Mississippi.

CHICKASAW WOMAN GUESTS IN NEW ORLEANS FAMILY

Mrs K Morgan of New Orleans visits daughter Mrs E M Richardson in Chickasaw to celebrate her grandson's birthday. Mrs Gene Borders of Miami leaves Pensacola after staying with Mrs C J Monarch. Unity Sunday school holds 9 45 tomorrow. Mrs John Green and family visit Coden Alabama.

Mrs. K. Morgan New Orleans E. M. Richardson Boulevard Gene Borders Miami C. J. Monarch Pensacola Unity Sunday School John Green Coden Ala

Clerk on pay of $25 suing for million

Chicago August 15 A P Brennan a grocery clerk earning $25 a week sues the Marquise De Janneli for 1 000 000 for slander alleging she falsely accused him of stealing jewels clothing and other items after a party and demanded repayment. The suit is set for October 5.

Chicago H. J. Brennan Marquise de Janneli Hage J Japan Brennan Marquise

Tennessee to Have Naval Reserve Unit in Nashville

Nashville will host the first Tennessee unit of the United States naval reserve. Following a Chamber of Commerce meeting led by Lt. Mallory K. Aiken, formal application is filed and drills should start within a month. Over 50 men have enrolled.

Nashville, Tenn United States Nn Reserve Nashville Chamber of Commerce Mallory K. Aiken Naval Department

Kentucky Killer Given Sentence

Brownlow Strong was convicted in circuit court and sentenced to seven years in the state reformatory for shooting and killing George Watts near Whick two miles from Jackson. The killing occurred during a drunken argument. Strong’s conviction marked the fifth killing conviction in two days, with one of the recent defendants being a woman.

Jackson, Ky Brownlow Strong George Watts Whick Here State Reformatory Strong

Visiting friends and relatives in Pensacola and nearby

Miss Mabele Conner visits Andalu with Mrs J D Trammell and daughter Hattie Lou Trammell from Mobile. Harris, operated on Thursday at the TMobile Infi for adenoids, recovers well and was moved home yesterday. Mrs J H H Adams and Miss Pearl Shipman of Mobile visit Meridian Monday. Mrs L David and Mrs Mabel Morton with two children Ruth and Sherard stay a week with the D Grimes family in Bell Forrest. Miss Winona Martin returns to Whistler after a six week visit. Mrs Jack Greer visits Mrs Irby Joyner in Greensboro. Mr Bestor Ward and three children Mary Frances, Bestor and Clarke of Greensboro stay with Dr and Mrs P D McGehee.

Mary Mohr Foster Glenn H. Schoen Mobile Gadsden Lorraine Catherine Leetch Columbus Jack Bailey Atlanta Wel Thomas Birmingham Sherman Payne Rosalee Walker Montgomery M. E. Payne Bainbridge Street W. F. Payne J. D. Trammell Hattie Lou Trammell Pensacola Harris Tmobile J. H. H. Adams Miss Pearl Shipman Meridian L. David Mabel Morton Ruth and Sherard D. Grimes Bell Forrest Bestor Ward Mary Frances Bestor and Clarke Greensboro P. D. McGehee

Tension over coal crisis grows in Britain postal clash

London August 15 reporters say coal tensions persist after a tentative settlement. A threat to Miners Federation secretary A J Cook is investigated after a fascist pamphlet warned “we are 600000 strong.” The piece notes clashes between miners and fascist groups and quotes Cook on industrial control and potential revolution.

Harry Fuory London Scotland Yard A. J Cook Miners’ Federation Baldwin Hyde ‘Park House of Commons Cook William Joynson Hicks Home Secretary England Council of Action

Home brew seized in raid on 160 North Catherine Street

State and county officers raided the residence at 160 North Catherine Street and seized 70 bottles of home brew and 15 gallons of the fermenting liquid. Ruth Buford cited for violating prohibition. Three stills were seized in the operation, with additional stills and mash destroyed in other sites along the Mississippi line and Mobile area.

North Catherine Street Ruth Buford W. O. Robbins, Jr Mississippi Wilmer McLeod George County Miss Goff Robbins Pruitt Bull Bayou Chickasabogue Seals Chickasaw Simmons Mobile Government Street

Norfolk Wife Hurls Carbolic Acid At Former Pupil

Mrs H J Zehm a 35 year old Norfolk church organist wife, told police jealousy over her husband's affection had turned toward Katherine Thorne 19. Zehm attacked Thorne with carbolic acid at the Zehm home after a telephone invite. Thorne suffered facial and arm injuries, hospital says she will recover. Zehm posted $500 bail after arrest for felonious assault. Relatives say Thorne had not seen Zehm for a year or more and deny jealousy.

Norfolk H. J. Zehm Katherine Thorne Thorne Zehm Miss Thorne

Riff Forces Shattered Near Fez Front Strain Mounts

Frontier reports from Fez Morocco say Riffian forces crumble under pressure as Col Freydenburg’s column advances without resistance. French staffs had hesitated a fortnight before attacking the Djebe Sarsar position as the Riffs collapse along the line.

Fez Morocco Freydenburg

Tigue to Meet Maruello Friday in Coney Island bout

Mike McTigue former light heavyweight champion will fight Tony Maruello at Coney Island stadium in a 12 round bout next Friday night to a decision.

New York Atg International of Service Mike McTigue Tony Maruello New Orleans Coney Island Stadium

Bankers Leader W A McDowell Dies in Lexington

W A McDowell president of the Presets and Third National Bank of Lexington died at his home in Lexington ky last night after years as a prominent figure in Kentucky industrial development His death was reported from Lexington by Associated Press.

Lexington W. A. McDowell Third National Bank of Seca Kentucky

Chicago narcotic epidemic claims 18000 users in city

Chicago reports estimate 18000 drug addicts openly amid an ongoing narcotics expose. Officials say several thousand more use drugs without dealing, with daily consumption ranging from 25 to 60 grains and expert testimony noting 75 grains could be fatal for non users.

Chicago A.P L. J. Ulmer Almer Fle Will Gray Beach

Klan Conflict Escalates in Millis Riot Clash

Eight hundred Ku Klux Klan members and opponents clashed in Millis Massachusetts during a violent street battle. Clubs and fists used. one Klansman seriously injured, many others bruised. State troopers arrived by motorcycle to restore order. no arrests reported.

Millis Maas International News Service Massachusetts Troo

Deaths and Funerals for James Burns and Catherine Elias

James Thomas Burns aged 69, longtime Mobile resident and Sixth ward political figure, died at home at 415 South Scott Street after a long illness. He leaves a son J Paddy Burns, daughter Ruth Burns, three brothers, one sister, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced. The funeral of Mrs Catherine Joseph Elias occurred Friday at Roche Mortuary and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Rev Father Walter Royer officiating. burial followed in Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

James Thomas Burns Mobile South Scott Street J. Paddy Burns Ruth Burns W. T. Burns Thomas J. Burns Barney T. Burns Catherine Catherine Joseph Elias Roche Mortuary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Walter Royer Asad Leon Mike Feinang John George L. A. Latoff Wide Mitre Elas Carwie

Vital Statistics Roll Call of Various Local Names

A long list of listed individuals is included under colored and general categories, detailing names such as Dea White, Lawrence Cornelius, Fowler, Spurgeon Strong, Frank Leslie Randels, Catherine Joseseph Elias, Johnnie Spencer, Turner, Hartman, Spencer, Turner and many others. The document catalogs numerous family names and gender indications with no accompanying dates or events.

Dea White Lawrence In Cornelius Jam Fowler Tsisl “Bentoonlame Chas Spurgeon Strong Olmian Lewis Betancourt Frank Leslie Randels Clare Duffin Clara Baron Deets Dugan Catherine Joseseph Elias Olored Johnnie Spencer Frank Thomas Turner Cassius Little Mose McMil- Temple Surden Douglas Rogers Ijah Pa Missouri Brown Martha Turner Frantes Wheeler Willie Ww Be Myce Rika Gtes White Samuel Elise Dav Mack Minnie M. R James Lamerutey Tiller James G Jamie O. Turner Eisa May Y. Hartman James H Eisie Cowse Clarence A Mabel A. Xe Strain Juanita L. Desporte Rowton Earl Auline G

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure in Mobile County Alabama

Default on the Thomas H. Corso to L E Hale mortgage dated July 9 1920 transferred to Peoples Bank of Mobile prompts public sale at 12 o clock noon August 19 1925 in front of Mobile County Courthouse. Property on Royal Street Mobile includes two parcels bounded by Canal Street Laura Jefferson and Manken, with full legal description from records.

Thomas Mobile Alabama State of City of Royal Street Royal and Canal Streets Canal and Royal Streets Grettopull Hickey Royal Greet Laura Jefferson Menken Io Laur Ura Jefferson Thomas H Elizabeth Benton Mobile County Canal Street Irons Baines Corso Clark

Improvised Listing Notes for Broadway Based Directors

A fragmented OCR style listing mentions directors in New York and Kansas City with references to pay and bonuses. Includes vague employer names, addresses, and a mix of names such as Mane and Vega. No coherent event or outcome is clear from the readable text.

Mortgage Sale Notice in Mobile County 1925

Public foreclosure announced by Peoples Bank of Mobile under a 1917 mortgage on property at Royal and Canal streets Mobile Alabama. Sale set for August 19 1925 at 12 noon in front of Mobile County Courthouse to highest bidder for cash. Property includes lot fronting Royal Street with specific dimensions and improvements and related deeds mentioned.

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Bie Dace E. A. Mallon Bernard Mallon, Jr. Berane Visi Montauk Avé Florida Ethel Ramsey Order of the Eastern Star Order R. V. Taylors First Baptist Church J. R. Roche Taylor N. C. Todd Harkness Little Ter Jean Albert Kness Alethea Cobbs Government Street Presbyterian Church Circle B E. L. Gibson Burnside W. B. Westcott Point Clear Prichard Epworth League Our G. C. Platt Tulsa, Okla C. H. Taylor Whistler Tennessee Naval Reserve Mabele Conner Andalu Winona Martin Jack Greer Irby Joyner M’tigue Maruello Commerce Dauphin Street New & N Three Mile Creek T. W. Millwright Navco Hardwood Co Navco Ted Mobile Infirmary East Jackson Axe Raltwey Kansas City Auml Ay Poe Crane-Kent Nait NOMCE Jason Rhember Baptive Neots Crichton Cockingen Aspas Mes Marine Junk CO Ladaison St St. Emanuel INA Harry Dillon del Fontaine Winnipeg Robert Alee Deas Street Mobile Weld Melon S. T Dauphin Way New High School P. O Jefferson Street Nh Street Roe Mn Bell St. Ce St. Joseph St Hall Ton Ford Northwest Corner Conception Madison St. Francis St. Cuatata Bell Phone Dodge Bros Kittrell Best Buy J. Goodman Springhill Ave Sta Springhill Bheet Metal Works Welding Dixon Welding Repair Joashim St. Bell Ballweg Bell Ann Moslander der Bros 200 Government Dauphin W. A. Roberts and CO Don W. Walker B. D. Heath Motor Company, Incorporated Court House Essex Coach Automobile Sullivan & Stallworth Thomas Corso W. M. Evans Peoples Bank of Mobile Mary C. Evans Alariz J. D. Scott Harry T. Smith D. Scott J. M. Scott Ignee Kilborn Coreg
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