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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1915
Page
9
In Bayou La Batre Alabama Easter events fill the week with church services, visits, and community updates. Rev Clendenon preached a beautiful sermon while families recall Easter gatherings, illnesses, and local travel news. The Chautauqua gathering and fishing notes add local color to the holiday period.
A large Easter eye hunt drew a big crowd at Mrs. G W Poper's home in Loper Loper Alabama on Sunday afternoon. The event was noted as part of a busy local social week with several residents mentioned including Mr. and Mrs. Obert Poper and Miss Lottie Loper.
Manila Alabama April 10 Special Mr W T Marshall was in Gaines town Wednesday Mr and Mrs T I Mason and son Ernest visited relatives at Choctaw Bluff Sunday Coca Cola Bottling Co representative J H Campbell visited merchants Wednesday Mr and Mrs J E Fleming of Choctaw Bluff guests here Sunday Travis Payne of Gaines town in town Thursday R E Lambard and Frankie Holmes guests here Wednesday P A Mason in Grove Hill this week Quitman Rivers spent Sunday in town Arma Lee Watson visited friends at Walker Springs Sunday Oliver representing Michael Lyons Grocery Co was here Monday J T Jowers from Suggsville was in town Monday friends glad to know he is up after sickness.
Princess Pierre Troubetskoy known as Amelie Rives says the war births a new spirit of kindness. She notes American women active in legislation and improving lives of other women and children, a trend spreading from the United States to Europe since the war began.
The Whatley community reports moves to Demopolis and Calvert as Mr. and Mrs. B. T. McLeod plan to relocate. Locals note illnesses, family visits, and several trips to Selma Mobile and Jackson with residents hosting relatives at the Whatley Hotel and around town.
Misses Irene and Eva Case hosted the Sewing Circle with full attendance and refreshments. Guests at the Beach Hotel included Robert Warner and Mrs McLean from Chicago. Battles Wharf area sees steady tourist inquiries for summer board at the Hotel and Case boarding house.
Dr and Mrs A J Wood of Chatom Alabama pass Mt Vernon en route to Mobile where Mrs Wood will undergo an operation as Miss Lacy Wood visits her sister Mrs O Y Grayson. Mrs E L McCafferty hosts her sisters Miss Eugenia Thompson and Mrs Williams from Mobile visiting this week and Mrs Albert Davis arrives from Nettlesboro to reside here.
The Bay Minette Volunteer Fire Department held a meeting in the Arcade building and formalized permanent officers led by Chief W. B. Logan. The group will cap membership at forty, plan a banquet, establish a hall for gear, and begin weekly practice with two 500 foot hose reels ordered for arrival.
Jones Mill Alabama observed a well attended commencement with songs drills a play and diplomas. Graduates included ninth grade pupils and Miss Rebecca’s maid helped by Mrs Bowden the principal. The school’s ball team faced Monroeville but lost 11 to 1 and will try again soon.
A large turnout of children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Saturday afternoon on the lawn of Mr. H. B. Nickel. Other items note Mrs. James Knox's return from Harpersville, N Y, and Society notices from the Irvington Ladies' Library Association and local church services.
The Peyton Fincher residence in Excel Alabama burned last Tuesday while the family was away. Fire destroyed the house near the railroad track and investigators think sparks from a passing engine started the blaze. Sheriff Williams visited town Thursday.
Mr Charles Pierce visited Mobile last week and Miss Effie Dykes hosted an egg hunt with attendees including Florence Roberts Emma Williams Roxie Joyner Dimpsy Joyner Mark Williams and the young honorees. Easter events continued with church activities and egg contests at school and Roberts Chapel with Miss Elva continuing notes.
Local column lists visits by residents to Mobile including Tony Kownacki John Wiklund and Curtis Miller. It notes ill health of Mrs Louis Crabtree and Rosetta Crabtree grippe, social events at Stringfellow home, Girls Sewing Club work on caps and aprons and various Easter visits and family gatherings.
G W Woodard returns to Columbia after vacation with parents and a Hartford layover. Bryant Bryars at Home Gardens ill but improving. Elbert Bozarth of Paradise Kentucky plans to settle in Dyas. J H B Weekley visited Mobile on business. Mrs L G Thomley hosts successful Baptist Sunday school ice cream supper in Perdido Street. Dyas school closes. Miss Olive Brosby praised though leaving for Atmore and Stockton. Rev Holder from Atmore to conduct services at Knoll church April 11.
In Gateswood Alabama on a Friday afternoon New Hope school held an Easter egg hunt after a literary society program. Patrons and children enjoyed lemonade and cake after the hunt. Hettie Mae Bates won the prize for riding the most eggs and Alfred Bates found the golden egg. Easter Sunday was observed with Sunday school locally.
Crary Alabama notes report Walter Lord returning home from Southern Infirmary after two weeks. Mrs A G Golden back from Chicago to manage new property. Miss Sadie Quattlebaum of Mobile visiting Mrs B Graham. Girls Tomato Club topic at school discussion. Etta Lord attends Methodist district conference at Crichton. Mr and Mrs Walter Havens back from Cottage Hill visit. Mrs C M Hartsock moved home from Southern Infirmary Semmes. Stork brings baby girl to Mr and Mrs Roland Graham. B Graham Sr returns from visit to Mobile. Visitors to Mobile include Ff BE Black Burnis Graham Jim Snowden L G Ashbee Henry Logan J Schelinger J W Graham.
Chunchula lost the opener to Oak Grove then won the second game. Local notes mention F A Kuehl’s illness improving, visits from relatives, children rewarded for lessons, and a Friday dance at R L Millers with many Whistler youths attending.
Miss Kitty Williams of Finchburg visits her aunt Mrs B D Portis this week. W J Stripl ing travels to Dothan for a Sunday school convention. Rev Mr Wallace from Camden fills a Presbyterian appointment. E W Gibson of Fulton spends weekend with Dr and Mrs A M Gibson. B D Stabler spends several days in Camden on business.
Mrs W D Hanigan and daughter Virginia travel to Mobile for the Smith Creary wedding. Bernice Woodard visited Thomasville. State Sunday School Association convention in Dothan this week. Mrs G M Watson called home to Sweetwater for ill aunt Miss Jane Boozer. Dr J B Evange returned from New Orleans. Namile Williamson of Pensacola stays with Adele Williamson. Friends note Mr Frank Bassette Sr's illness. N D Harrigan and son Raymond in Gulf City this week. Wilmer De Witte leaves for Texas for a new position. C Ilay attends Grove Hill court. Mrs L O Steele visits Thomasville. Kirksee Dortch of Thomasville visits Sunday afternoon. Critendon of Thomasville passes through en route to Grove Hill. Mothers Club to meet at Mrs J A Farr's home Thursday afternoon.
In Delchamps Alabama on a recent night a range fire swept through a farm building, destroying furniture, hay and a day press. Mrs Hubbard’s household items were similarly lost in a separate blaze, while other residents like Mr Macy and Mrs Taylor received emergency attention for injuries or damage.
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