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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1915

Page

9

Local society notes from Greenville Alabama events

Community announcements list visits and guests in Greenville includingMiss Clara Brown and Miss Mabel Kimbrough with Montgomery ties. Members attend Alabama Educational Association meetings in Montgomery and club gatherings feature plays and music topics with the Woman's Club Progressive Harmony and study of Women Composers.

Greenville Ala Clara P.brown Julia Stewart Mabel Kimbrough Montgomery Woman's College Lerline Stewart Ge Powell Neva Renegar Lou Orr Maude C. Harrison Bertha Seale Eleanor Sommerville Isabelle Upton J. S. Rozier, Jr C. B. Gamble Alabama Educational Association J. E. Barnes J. L. Perdue Laura Winkler Myra Nix C. J.rice William Pensacolafter E. I. Cook Isses Marjorie and Gladys Plaster Frances Anna Jewel McMullan Clemmie Belle Buchanan Myra Peagier Greely McGowin Chapman W. C. Coker Miss McKlinsky Union Springs Guy McKenziee D. C. Williamson Robeson Springs W. E. Campbell BE. B. Reevey O- A. Lane B. C. Glenn John Glenn Brewton Woman Italy Georgia Stallings Harmony Club

Local Notes From Chicora and Surrounding Areas

Miss Helen Smith left for Meridian to take a new job. Several residents, including Lindsey Daniels and families, traveled or visited nearby towns such as Vinegar Bend and Moss Point. Teachers and students conducted exams in Waynesboro while others returned home. A move to a new house is planned near Chicora. A birthday gathering for a mother featured gelatin with whipped cream and cake.

Chicora Helen Smith Meridian Lindsey Daniels Vinegar Bend Ala Wiley Gordy Russell Palmers Mobile J. A. Mitchel Allister K. McIntosh Moss Point Leakesville Miss Fannie Emma Barnes

Kushla Farming Notes Include Acreage Planted and Plans

In Kushla Alabama on April 3 special report covers Harry Gill completing fencing on one hundred acres north of Kushla and west of Manville, clearing and cultivating twenty-two acres, planting two sacks of pecans, with beans planned later. County agent Maloney visited Kushla. Sturtevant's operations resumed. Mrs. George Gortman is ill. Realty transfers list a large Kushla land purchase by Mr. Davis, noted citrus grower. Sunday school meets at Mrs. Lucy Sturtevant Saturday afternoon.

Kushlba Ala Harry Gill Kushla Manville Maloney General County Farm Sturtevant George Gortman Davis Lucy Sturtevant

Fruitdale Notes and Social Items From Alabama

Miss Ella Haertel of Mobile visited relatives in Fruitdale. Mr Garfield Robbins planned a move west of town with his family. H H Scott, a Terry Montana transplant and Civil War veteran aged eighty five, died. Various locals took trips to Mobile Lamison and Fairhope. social events included an April Fool party for H C Gilmer and an Easter egg hunt for Avary Blake and Willouise Graham.

Fruitdale Ala Ella Haertel Mobile Buckatunna R. G. Hyland Garfield Robbins H. H. Scott Terry Montana Scott Omar Kimbler Lamison Wilbur Pillman Mamie Pillman Fairhope Jesse A. Steele F. L. Westover Montgomery H. Campbell Gilmer Dorothy Adams Jeanne Adams Lillian Noles Yellow Pine P. O. Melius Whistler H. C. Gilmer C. H. Grimes Evan State Line Miss Ben Haight Citronelle Littl Avary Blake Willouise Graham

Pine Hill Notes and Community Gatherings

Mrs J P Ray of Mobile visits her mother Mrs A A Miller. The entire faculty attends the A E A meeting in Montgomery. R E Doals returns from Mobile business trip. Mrs J W Lee visits her mother in Magnolia. Mr and Mrs M D Taylor of Camden stay with friends here. Mrs Griffin leaves for Montgomery. Do Byrne visits teacher Naylor in Mobile. Dr Old attends County Medical Society meeting in Camden. The Dramatic Club presented the play A Family Affair Friday night.

Pine Hill Ala J. P. Ray Mobile A. A. Miller Montgomery R. E. Doals J. W. Lee Magnolia M. D. Taylor Camden

Camden Circle Holds Friday Meeting and Easter Events

The Camden Circle met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Billy Dale. An Easter egg hunt followed Saturday evening at Mrs. W. J. Bonner's residence. Services were held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday morning by Rev. Wallace and union services at the Baptist church Sunday night by Rev. I. N. Kimbrough. A solo by Duke Kimbrough was enjoyed. Mrs. Taylor of Camden is visiting Mrs. Hestle in Pine Hill Alabama.

Camden Camden Circle Billy Dale W. J. Bonner Presbyterian Church Wallace The Baptist Church I. N. Kimbrough Duke Kimbrough Taylor Hestle Pine Hill Ala Semmes Semmes High School Allen's High School Semmes Baptist Church Semmes Baptist Sunday School. ‘the Following Were Elected: Mr. C. M.harsock J. F. Harrdun J. A. Wulff J. F. Harroun C. M. Harsock Anna Ward J. B. Roberts Vada McCrary Effie Christopher Sibley Howell Nevada Pierce J. B. Trotter Big Creek Ford W. B. Queenie E. Christopher Feller Mobile Lee Roberts Jeffie Christopher Coralee Davie Margaret Queenie L. E. Pound Pauline Vesta Frank W. Hines Herman Dayton A. R. Funk J. W. Ripple Wallace Christopher Orchard P. G. Christopher

Semmes High School Triumph and Local Robbins News

Semmes Alabama reports a close ball game with Semmes High School defeating Allen's High School. The church marks missionary day with a $10 foreign missions donation and elections for Semmes Baptist Sunday school leaders.

Local gossip from Burbank and surrounding area

Mr Frank Mahoney in rabbi transacting business. J F Tedder buys a fine saddle horse from Horace Turner. Harry Schrepple hauls hay to Deer Park and returns with fertilizer. W J Britt’s brother William Varick and niece Miss Farrior visit. Elsie Lorenz visits homefolks, returns to Rounsaville. J F Tedder visits Leakesville. Bernard Lorenz burns hands extinguishing turpentine fire. Mrs Diehl quarantined in Chicago with grandson Charlie Diehl ill with scarlet fever. Pope family Easter visit from Altoona. Nathan Turner and Will McRae report hail as large as guinea eggs. Frank Mahoney back from Mobile. Sam and Willie McRae repaint their house white with green trim. Farmers take up free culture offer from U S Department of Agriculture. two bottles per farmer with prior request for card.

Burbank Ala Frank Mahoney J. F. Tedder Horace Turner South Harry Schrepple Deer Park W. J. Britt William Varick Yellow Pine Farrior Britt Elsie Lorenz Rounsaville Leakesville Bernard Lorenz W. H., Diehl Chicago Charlie Diehl C. M. Pope Altoona Nathan Turner Will McRae Mobile Sam McRae Willie McRae Department of Agriculture Washington

Holiness meeting crowds Wheelerville as spring crops shine

In Wheelerville Alabama on April 3 a holiness church gathering at Mrs D Pierce home drew large attendance. Farmers praise fine weather aiding crops. Local residents, including Miss Hattie Lane, Mrs M Broadus, Mrs Lonard Lane and others, are noted for visits and illness updates. Typhoid fever illnesses involve Fred Finches and Maggie. several residents travel to Mobile and Ohio.

Wheelerville Ala Holiness Church Pierce Hattie Lane M. Broadus F. Pierce Myrtle Lonard Lane Felix Pierce Alfred Broadus Crichton J. Doenges Mary Viola Ohio D. Betterby Fred Finches Maggie Mobile G. Cody

Local Notes From Flomaton Area Include Visitors and Illness

April 3 Flomaton notes report Viola Johnson returning to Georgia after a pleasant stay. Mrs. Viola Quigley of Mobile visits relatives. J. D. Cundy recovers from la grippe, Tom Bradford returns from Birmingham for summer visits. Mrs. J. A. Thornton and Marie Hulland visit Mrs. Arch Simmons in Lake Charles La. John Druny and family suffer la grippe. A hail storm hits Flomaton and nearby areas with minor damage. Mrs. M. S. Sum- continues.

Flomaton Ala Viola Johnson Georgia Viola Quigley Mobile J. D. Cundy Tom Bradford Birmingham J. A. Thornton Marie Hulland Arch Simmons Lake Charlies John Druny M. S. Sum

Deer Park Notes Show Guests and Local Happenings

Deer Park Alabama April 3. Local visitors include Elerding of Chicago en route to California and Western coast. C C Ferrell Citronelle on business. Guy M Bird Prichard in town. Trips include Jamie Persons and Wilson Sprague Bayou La Batre returning from visit. Community plans for road improvements as spring brings growth.

Deer Park Ala Elerding Chicago California Jchenberger C. C. Ferrell Citronelle Guy M. Bird Prichard Jamie Persons Wilson Sprague Bayou la Batre W. R B. Leon J. L. Baskin J. Eichenberger Birmingham E. H. Palmer Adah Palmer Willie Palmer Leon Palmer Mobile W. F. Shanholtzer I. C. Edington Joe Gale Memphis Tenn Stanford Caponelle H. H. Best Best Chatom St. Stevens Cortelyou W. R. Scott

Pine Hill Community Notes April Gathering and Local News

Misses Elise Patterson Sallie McKee and others visit homes in Pine Hill during spring holidays. Local residents travel to Montgomery Autauga and Selma for work and school. Easter services planned by Rev N Thorpe. George Ward dies at 80 after sudden illness. Zolan Chapman suffers a severe hand injury. Friends Marcus and McDuffy Stallworth attend an oyster supper in Pineville.

Pine Hill Ala Elise Patterson Jackson Ora Feagan Nea Coll Montgomery Sallie McKee Selma Pearl Stanfill Sardis G. L. Stone James Tankersley Autauquayille Roland West Point Joe Patterson N. Thorpe Baptist Church Grady Huckber McWilliams George Ward Zolan Chapman B. Mills Greenville Messrs Marcus and McDuffy Stallworth Pineville

Local Notes from Crary Alabama Highlight Social Visits

Crary Alabama notes include Bernard Kennedy visiting Mobile ties with Wilton Lord and Etta Lord visiting relatives there. Several locals attend Mobile events, and a large attendance at school yields a monthly half holiday. The piece mentions fruit damage risk from a late cold snap and multiple residents updating on health and housing projects.

Sadie Quattiebaum Mobile L. G. Ashbee Rolan Graham B. Graham Milton McCrary Crichton John Fulford

Protracted meetings begin at Methodist church in Gulfcrest

In Gulfcrest Alabama on April 12 protracted meetings will be held at the Methodist church led by G W Carpenter all are invited. Local social notes mention visits and gatherings including Misses Mae Hinson Massey Slocum and Zara Williams. baby boy welcomed by Mr and Mrs Monroe Williams.

Gulfcrest Ala Methodist Church G. W. Carpenter Mae Hinson Massie Slocum Sallie Vigor Annette May Bell Bailey Martha Miller J. E. Meatyard Laura Williams Frankie du Barry Mississippi Zara Williams M. C. Bailey Josie Bailey Freddie Edward Wilbur T. F. George Clifford George Charlie Elliott Evie George Lambert Monroe Williams

Monroe County Tales and Road Tax Debates

The regular school term closed with a two month extension led by Miss Fannie Skinner and funded by parents. Mr and Mrs T A Nettles left for Evergreen after Mrs Nettles sister died. Special road tax assessors survey those liable for road duty as Monroe County debates the new road law amid booster bonhomie and concerns about road fairness. The cross country road project shows mixed reactions due to uneven home access and cost. begins today in the item and continues with more details.

Tunnel Springs Fannie Skinner T. A. Nettles Evergreen Netties Gus Riley Monroe County

Greensboro Social News Notes And Visits

Greensboro residents gather for dinners and receptions as Mrs Gilbert hosts a cordial afternoon with guests including Mrs Mann and Mrs Evins. Visitors from San Antonio New Orleans and California arrive or return, sharing news of family trips and welcomes to the Episcopal Church rector Reverend Hamaker.

W. HL Yerby Paster Smith Gilbert R. B Evins Mann Hanna Aayd Rv J. C. Geversity San Antonio Texas Greensboro Bledsoe Duskin Visi New Orleans Greensors Montgomery Nderao Longfellow Elizabeth White Newbern R. H. Morueees Selma Miss @ phy Reve Hamaker California Con

Local Notes From Allen Alabama April 3

Allen Alabama April 3 reports Daniel McLeod serving as juror in the circuit court at Grove Hill. Mr J P N is riding for the sheriff this week. The ops were delighted with the which fell Tuesday and Tuesday. The usual after cold up on hand. There is not as much on the trees and shrubs as usual at this season.

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