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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
3
The poem laments a sister's death with gentle praise of her calm nature. It expresses condolence and belief that God heals sorrow, while hoping for a reunion in heaven beyond mortal life. The verse speaks of peace in the grave and a future meeting after life’s storms.
Mrs Joseph St George Tucker entertained at the home of Dr and Mrs Charles Mohr in honor of Miss Jane Bemis of St Louis a debutante who will attend Farmington Conn school next winter. The double parlors were filled with dogwood blossoms and fruit punch refreshed the dancers.
A 25 cent bottle of Danderine is advertised to remove dandruff by applying to the scalp with fingertips. The ad claims most or all of the dandruff will disappear by morning and that two or three applications will stop itching and hair loss.
A bouffet supper in Fle-Claire celebrated Miss Helen Norville also marking a house warming for Mr and Mrs William Norville. Guests included Miss Helen Norville as bride elect, Misses Jane Bemis Irwin Fearn Helen Terrill and others, with stags Dill Overton Maiden Cammack Walter McConnell Holden Hagan. Music and pink blue decor highlighted the event.
On Sunday morning April 11 at First Baptist Church Miss Hazel Lee Lewis wed Arthur Palmer Mims with Dr J W Phillips officiating. The groom is a rising young businessman and the couple will reside with the bride’s aunt Mrs Robert Frazier before moving to a bungalow gift from the aunt.
The four year old Evelyn Green marked her birthday with a pink and white decorated party at the Dauphin Way Home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Green. Friends from a long list attended as games and a birthday feast of cake ice cream candies and fruit accompanied the celebrations.
The year’s president and vice president, Adrian Taylor and Marshall, were announced by the new president, Mr. Cammack, detailing the leadership slate and upcoming duties.
Mrs. E. J. Thaxton entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Sewing Club at her home at 2 30 yesterday. Potted plants and cut flowers added charm. Mrs. Ollie Comstock attended as guest. A salad and ice course followed the sewing.
Mrs L J Haley president of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs accepts an invitation to address Mobile district convention May 11. She will be hosted by Mrs Erwin Craighead and Mrs James Hagan in Mobile. The Ladies Aid of Dauphin Way Baptist Church to hold a candy pulling Friday 4 to 9 pm for the interest fund with a professional candy maker and a piece of candy for attendees. Tickets priced at not less than ten cents. The Passing Show of 1915 at Lyric theatre Saturday offers matinee and night performances under the Ladies of Charity and seeks patronage for the worthy causes they support.
On the eve of departure, Mrs George Lancaster and Miss Anna Constanzer bid Mobile friends farewell at the Constanzer home as they travel to Los Angeles and to visit relatives for health. A large gathering marked the last night before their journeys. House party at Sea Cliff hosts Mrs Gardiner C Tucker and guests with plans for an afternoon boat departure.
The ad claims Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap relieve years of eczema itching instantly and permanently. It urges readers to try the mild inexpensive treatment, noting rapid eruption clearance and offering trial samples by mail from Baltimore.
Miss Minnie Stanford, Miss Louise Perry, Miss Willie May Discher and her house guest, Miss Cecil Payne, of New Orleans, enjoyed a spectacular scene in a flower rich landscape. The artists will return to the city on the Saturday evening boat.
Entertainment by children of St. Vincent parish Mobile in Knights of Columbus Hall on April 16 to benefit the parish school fund.
A charity tea will be hosted by All Saints Church Charity Chapter at Mrs. T H Johnson 21 South Ann Street Tuesday from 4 to 6 pm. An excellent musical program includes city singers. A euchre party and dance follow this event.
Epworth League of Broad Street Methodist Church hosts a box party on April 15 at Rev. T. A. White’s residence 415 Charles street to fund the new Methodist mission in Africa. Also listings note a church social on April 14 and a district union meeting April 18 at St. Francis Street Church with morning and afternoon reports and large youth participation sought.
A Japanese fete is set for Trinity Parish House at 257 State Street on Friday April 16. The Passing Show under Ladies of Charity will be at Lyric Theatre on Saturday April 17 with matinee and evening performances. Candy Pull at Dauphin Way Baptist Church Friday 4 to 9 pm. Russell School lawn party Saturday afternoon on Broad and Augusta streets to raise funds for grounds. Final rehearsal set Thursday for Clowns and Japanese Maida in the Trinity fete. large attendance urged.
The Friends of Mrs. Julia Reeder McCarty report she is quite ill at Providence Infirmary after a Monday operation with bedside reports hopeful. Miss Celle Webb cannot be maid of honor at her sister's wedding due to sudden illness. Mrs. St John Wilson remains home with la grippe. Mrs. Fletcher Hooks visits her daughter Miss Augusta Hooks in McIntosh. Mrs. John Murrell of Atlanta visits Mrs. Plummer Burgett. Mrs. Herman Owen visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. James T. Duggan in Mobile. Mrs. L. K. Hirsch leaves for Youngstown and New York after winter at the Battle House.
Gulls and Pelicans meet in New Orleans this Sunday April 25 with a special L. and N. train offering round trip for 2.50 advance.
The pattern offers a comfortable simple suit for four year olds. Bloomers are wide and attached to a plain blouse with options for square or high neck and short or long sleeves. Blue galatea paired with white gives a summery, picturesque ensemble with versatile fabric choices and suggested yardage.
Over 200 persons attended the first anniversary ball with about seventy couples dancing in a grand march led by committee members. The event featured two special dance nights for the committee and guests, with refreshments under Mrs. Matt Laws and Mrs. Fannie Finnn. Fire later damaged a Hoffman Cottage frame home, slight due to bucket brigade efforts led by Charles Crabtree and Thomas Young. A special kindergarten meeting is planned, and several local citizens attended a Southern League opener in Mobile.
Wedding Grayson Norville at 6 p m at home of Mr and Mrs T P Norville. DuBose Webb at Government Street Presbyterian Church at 6 p m. Polyhymnia Circle with Mrs James Wade Cox at 11 o'clock. Carlin Hberlein at home of Mr and Mrs George Hberlein at 5 80 p m. Pi Tau Pi Fraternity Dance in Assembly Room of Cowboy Hotel. Ladies Auxiliary at Odd Fellows Hall Whistler at 2 30 p m. Wednesday Bridge Club with Mrs George Dunlap at 3 p m. Discards with Mrs Clara Cary at Century Book Club with Mrs C A Edey at 11 a m. Tuesday Auction Club hosted by Miss Bula Walsh at 3 p m. Athelstan Informal at Athelstan Club at 8 30 p m. Electra Semmes Colston Chapter UD Cc with Mrs Tyler Turner 1314 Dauphin Way at 3 30 a m. Parliamentary Law Study Club Cawthon Hotel 16 30 a m. Matrons Social Club with Mrs
An old home remedy suggests using Vicks VapoRub externally after applying hot towels to the throat and chest. The method claims body warmth aids healing as Vicks is absorbed through the pores. Prices listed are 25c 50c or 1.00.
An old time remedy from Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken gray hair naturally. A downtown druggist notes its even color and benefits include improved scalp condition and reduced dandruff, advising single strand application for gradual results.
Land sale notice from Goolborn Ad & Dev Co lists 480 acres seven miles west of Chunchula Mobile County Alabama with pine soil and a running stream for farming stock raising and fruit trees at 11.50 per acre. Also 40 to 10 000 acre tracts at 4.00 per acre. Contact Bell Phone 957 J and office 403 N Royalist Alabama.
BE. E. Colburn schedules a Mothers' Club meeting at 2 30 p m then at 3 30 p m at the Settlement Home as read in the notice.
Friday evening at 8 dance Knights of Columbus Hall features a performance by Children’s group. Afternoon bridge at 3 30 with Miss Margarhite Festorazi. Junior Literary Club meets with Mile Mary Virginia Chapman at 2 30. Card club with Clinton McCartney at 1 p m. Informal dance at German Hall at 8 30 p m.
The Shakespeare Club with Mrs C. meets at 11 a.m. and Gammia Sigma with Miss Elizabeth Touart attends at 10 30 a.m. in a compact community notice of club gatherings.
Bayonne New Jersey voters approved a ce sion form of government and handed control of the five commission system to the Republican party by a narrow margin as complete returns showed a Democratic majority turning into a Republican edge in the municipal election.
A simple laxative herb and pepsin combination named Dr Caldwell's Pepsin relieves indigestion and constipation by clearing congested waste and restoring regularity. Marketed as a mild laxative tonic free from opiates, it has long served as a household remedy and offers a free bottle by writing Dr W B Caldwell at 452 Was ton St Monticello Illinois.
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