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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1915

Page

3

Thoughts and social notes from springtime society

Mary Street reflects on longing and winter of the heart in a spring garden. Ant e Nuptial Entertainment details Mrs Kern hosting Miss Helen Norville with golden decor, matrimonial contest pencils, prizes, sewing project, and a musical program featuring Mrs Fowler and soprano solos by Mrs Norville and Mrs Owen.

Norville William J. Kern Helen Norville Irma Pearce William Fowler William Norville Hermann Owen Birmingham Nadine Hunter Miss Norville Ray Norville Peyton Norville Herman Owen O. R. Moore J. W. Hall Aimee McCormick Isabelle Johnston Stella Kern Mabel Annie Lou E. Anfield Helen

Vitalitas Health Drink Promoted As Powerful Tonic

The advertisement touts Vitalitas as a medicine not a refreshment. It claims thousands drink it for health benefits and compares it to Carlsbad waters and Hot Springs, noting it cleanses the system and aids stomach rheumatic and kidney disorders. Booklets available at Sutton's Drug Store and from druggists.

Carlsbad Europe America Sutton’s Drug

Baseball Opening and Elegant Fundraiser at Cawthon Hotel

Social event in Mobile features Mr. J. Irwin Burgett and Mr. William B. Inge hosting in honor of Rev. H. W. DuBose and Miss Marie Webb at a Vineyard themed gathering. Guests include Miss Lucille DuBose and Mrs. E. D. Bondurant’s absence noted due to illness. A later D A R card party at the same hotel raises funds for Continental Hall, with bridge and euchre prizes among eighteen bridge tables. The piece closes with Mobile’s baseball season kickoff and civic enthusiasm for the Mobile team.

J. Irwin Burgett William B. Inge H. W. DuBose Marie Webb Cawthon Hotel Kentucky Government Street Presbyterian Church DuBose Miss Webb Mr. DuBose Lucille DuBose J. T. Wright Celie Webb Irwin Burgett William Inge William J. Atkinson Nease Philadelphia John A. Wetzel Plummer Burgett S. R. Prince

Gull Fans Rally Behind Team in Uniformed Support

Fans pack stands as many supporters, referred to as fans, attend to back the Gull team wearing the distinctive uniform. The note suggests broad local turnout and enthusiasm for the upcoming event.

Klein Rosenbaum nuptials in Meridian to feature many out-of-town guests

The April 20 Meridian Mississippi wedding of Klein and Rosenbaum will be among the season's most elaborate events. Out-of-town guests begin arriving late next week including Miss Helen Schuster of Selma Alabama as a bridesmaid and Milton Kohlman of Mobile is listed among expected attendees.

Meridian Miss Helen Schuster Selma Ala Milton Kohlman Mobile Meridian Star

Postponed Junior Auxiliary Meeting Set for April 20

The regular meeting of the Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church is moved from this Tuesday to Tuesday April 20 at 4 30 p m in the chapter house. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.

Christ Church

Missionary Box Party for Africa Mission at Broad Street Church

A box party will be hosted by the Epworth League Missionary Committee at Broad Street Methodist Church on Thursday April 1 at Rev T A White residence 415 Charles street. Proceeds support the new Methodist mission in Africa. Sigma Delta Phi Sorority to meet this afternoon at 4 30 with Miss Lillian Toulmin. Mrs Joseph Tucker hosts an informal dance this evening for her niece Miss Jane Bemis of St Louis at six o clock. Mrs J W Hunter hosts guest Mrs David R Cook of Selma in Mobile arrival Monday. Mr and Mrs Marshall Turner depart for Atlanta Monday night.

Epworth League Broad Street Methodist Church T. A. White Charles Street New Methodist Africa Sigma Delta Phi Sorority Lillian Toulmin Joseph Tucker Jane Bemis St. Louis J. W. Hunter David R. Cook Selma Mobile

Kidney Health Restored After Swamp Root Treatment

Two years of nervousness heart trouble and poor appetite ended after using six bottles of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. J L Dickson of Westminster South Carolina testifies he is now in excellent health and able to do light work. Sworn before Justice of the Peace S L Brownlee.

Dr. Kilmer J. L. Dickson Westminster S. C S. L. Brownlee

Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You

Letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY urges sending ten cents for a sample bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It promises to convince anyone and notes a regular fifty cent to one dollar bottle sale at all drug stores and asks to mention The Mobile Daily Item.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Calendar items mix social events and bridal parties

A list of afternoon and evening clubs, meetings, and weddings set for Tuesday through Saturday. Included are auctions with Miss Eula Walsh, sewing and bridge clubs, D A R chapters, Grayson Norville and DuBose Webb weddings, and various charitable and social gatherings across multiple venues and times.

Former to Attend Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers Convention

A former figure will participate in the upcoming convention of the Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers, signaling continued involvement in industry events and regional trade discussions.

Southern Supply and Machinery Dealers

Central Trades Council Hosts Evening With Drago Orchestra

The Central Trades Council will host a Wednesday evening event at the Council Hall to honor the Women’s Auxiliary. Drago’s Orchestra of the Local Federation of Musicians will perform many selections, with addresses and songs planned. The arrangements committee includes Frank Riemann John Winston Stanley and Emile A. Hines and invites union men, women, and interested working girls.

Central Trades Council Council Hall Drago Federation of Musicians Frank Riemann John E. Winstanley Emile A. Hines Queen of the North Meek Pegre-Eie

Personal News and Guests Move Through Local Homes

Miss Marie Ilet of Grand Bay visits Mrs. Ben Padgett on Jackson Street. Mrs. E. J. Knipper and children Clara and Bernard of Pensacola stay with Mr. and Mrs. A. Streb. Mrs. Iradne Jacobson travels to New Orleans to visit relatives, then returns to Mobile with Mrs. Charles Heitman from Little Rock for several weeks.

Marie Ilet Grand Bay Ben Padgett Jackson Street E. J. Knipper Clara and Bernard Pensacola Fla Mobile Charles Heitman Little Rock Ark

Two Fruiters Arrive as Mallory Liner Sails

Shortly before noon the Norwegian steamer Dictator with two American passengers and one alien docked at Pier 1 from Belize carrying 14 486 bunches of bananas. Verona of United Fruit Co arrived to discharge and sail for Puerto Cortez. Mallory x Alamo left harbor Tuesday for New York via Key West and Tampa carrying passengers 700 bales of cotton 250 000 feet of lumber 1700 barrels of resin 400 bales of cotton piece goods 7500 sacks Mobile grain two cars of liquors and 1000 packages of merchandise.

Pier 1 Belize B.H Verona United Fruit Company Puerto Cortez Hon New York Key Weat Tampa Fla

Christ Church Elects Vestrymen At Annual Meeting

Christ Episcopal church held its annual parish meeting Monday evening electing vestrymen Farle Macartney J R Mighell George S Dunlap George E Harris M Waring Harrison Dr J T Inge Charles A L Johnstone Henry D Lesesne Daniel McNeill J B Thornton and John D Wilkins to serve on the vestry.

Christ Episcopal Church Farle Macartney J. R. Mighell George S. Dunlap George E. Harris M. Waring Harrison J. T. Inge Charles A. L. Johnstone Henry D. Lesesne Daniel McNeill J. B. Thornton John D. Wilkins

Croony Melody With Drago Orchestra Programs

Misses Beryl and Mignon Vautrot perform selections with the Drago Orchestra. An international representative visits the city with a cornet solo I Love Lou by Lee O. Cummins. Mrs. George W. Jones chairs the Women’s Auxiliary. Fox Trot Blue Goose by D. B. Drago features the orchestra led by John E. Winstanley.

Beryl Mignon Vautrot Drago Cornet I Love Lou Lee O. Cummins George W. Jones Women’s Auxiliary John E. Winstanley Blue Goose D. 8

Schooner Ethel Arrives in Harbor with Light Leaks

The American schooner Ethel, commanded by Captain M Cloud, arrived from Pensacola, Florida. Captain Cloud says the vessel is not badly leaking after recent painting and that it will come off the dry dock in a couple of days.

Ethel Mr Clarke M Cloud Pens Fla Cloud

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News OF the Social World Mary Street Lord Avebury Vitalitas Continental Hall Fund E. D. Bondurant Bondurant Joseph St. George Tucker J. T. Cochrane Gregory L. Smith J. O. Smith Bridge Pussy Willow C. J. Gayfer & Company Eeene Duchess Wesson CDESC Eitee California Mike Ch Armour and Morrell's Hams Wotton Fog Big Cnet Pope White Mountain Releaie de Aortas Rean Rae Ee Oee Jardinieres Armour Sloan's Liniment Simmon Dodson Haywood Cardus Fletcher Horlick Merck's Colgate Siger Tad the Greate Catherine Sts MR. Kohlman Sigma Delta Ph! Sorority Miss Bemis Marshall Turner Atlanta Eula Walsh Wil Ham Under Five Flags J. H. Boykin Grayson - Norville T. P Odd Fellows’ Hall Whistler George Dunlap Clara Cary Century Book Club C. A. Edey Athelstan Informa Athelstan Club Electra Semmes Colston Tyler Turner Dauphin Way Er. E. Colburn Meeting Mothers’ Club Knights of Columbus Hall tLiterar Mary Virginia Chaparas Igh Clinton McCartney Cennon Relief Hall Shakespeare Club C. J. Torrey Gammia Sigma Gammia Elizabeth Touart Mallory Clarke Michigan Chee Fairbank SAERE Hutchison Maull Bros
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