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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1913

Page

5

Marriages and social events listed for Tuesday calendar

Miss Gusman and Mr Barbee marry at 11 30 this morning Strauss Rosenbaum nuptials at 8 30 at the Battle House Auditorium Reception following ceremony Mrs Royal Brady complimented by Mrs Gus Chaudron at 3 30 New Bridge Club Country Club Bridge hosted by Mrs B R Wilson L J Davis and Mrs C B Hays Wilmer Circle sewing at 11 Rehearsal supper to the Marriott Dukes wedding party at 8 30 Mrs J W Reaves hosts Progressive Bridge Club at 2 30 Dinner Dr and Mrs R A Rush at 7 Mrs T P Norville hosts Newman Circle 6 to 8 Home Economics Club meeting 11 Parlor C Battle House Annual election of officers Fannie Woodcock Missionary Society meets 10 45 in Burgett Memorial building

Royal Brady Gus Chaudron New Bridge Club Marriott- Dukes William C. Dukes Battle House Fannie Woodcock Missionary Society Burgett Memorial Building A. B. Wilmer Wilmer Harvey E. Jones, Jr Columbus Marie Howell New Orleans Grace la Mode

Local Society Honors Bride and Iberville Anniversary

Jerie Gusman celebrates a spring wedding in Mobile with family and friends. The ceremony at Christchurch follows Episcopal ritual led by Rev Mathew Brewster, vows exchanged beside pink roses and ferns. The Barbees depart for Memphis then plan a South Ann Street home, gifts abundant. Iberville Historical Society marks the 100th anniversary of the Captive of Mobile with German Relief Hall ceremonies led by General Wilkinson’s U S forces.

Jerie Gusman Mathew Brewster Christchurch Harvey Colgin Copenhagen Marion Davenport Lina Thomas Barbee Memphis South Ann Street Mr. Barbee Mobile Iberville Historical Society of Ala Mobile Corny Wilkinson United States Army

Social Guild Elects Officers After Pleasant Meeting

The newly formed Social Guild met with Rev. and Mrs. A G Richards of Trinity Church for a varied program of solos, a duet, and a recitation. Officers chosen were Carl Green president Miss Thelma Jones vice president Miss Louise Sprague secretary and Miss Evelyn Robertson treasurer. The next meeting will be at Miss E L Robertson's State street home.

Social Guild A. G. Richards Trinity Church D. W. Hutchens Louise Sprague May Thelma Jones Helena Krunpp Carl Green Evelyn Robertson E. L. Rovertson State Street

Home wedding joins Elina Gusman and David Barbee

The couple Elina Deas Gusman and David Rankin Barbee wed this morning at 11 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Va. The April day was bright with spring jewels of sunshine blue sky and roses, promising wedded happiness.

Miss Gusman Mr. Barbee Elina Deas Gusman David Rankin Barbee Alfred Va

Outdoor recreation guidance for children born today

The advice urges steady pursuit of consistent plans despite unsettled affairs. It promotes outdoor activity for health and to steer children away from frivolous pleasures, encouraging balanced values and disciplined amusements for those born today. It cautions against excessive restriction while stressing the link between play and serious purpose.

Mrs. H. M. Friend Hosts Afternoon Club at Government Street

Mrs. H. M. Friend entertained a noon gathering at her Government street home with two tables of club members and Mrs. E. D. Bondurant as substitute. Bondurant won at one table and paired with Mrs. Powell at the second. prizes were green silk parasols. Tea and wafers were served.

H. M. Friend Government Street E. D. Bondurant V. A. Powell

Bridal Luncheon for Miss Matelyn Fowlkes at Georgia Avenue

Miss Agnes Fowlkes hosts a luncheon for her cousin Miss Matelyn Fowlkes at a pleasant Georgia Avenue home at 1 o'clock. Guests include Miss Mattie Floyd Miss Lucile Rush and Miss Mary Knight Rush with Mrs EB Peterson. The event previews the upcoming wedding with white and green decor and a white rose place card for each guest.

Agnes Fowlkes Matelyn Fowlkes Pleasant Home Georgia Avenue Mattie Floyd Lucile Rush Mary Knight Rush EB. A. Peterson

Window and mirror cleaning with dusting and polishing

Cleaning guidance for dusting both sides of windows and mirrors with a dry cloth. Use warm suds of Gold Dust powder and a soft cloth, wipe and dry, then polish with a chamois or whiting. Do not wash when sunlight is on the glass.

Card Play and Affairs Highlight Mobile Events

The record notes that a date is to be announced later for events in Mobile, with the card play and social affairs described as a fine flourish in the city.

Mobile

Monday Card Club selects bridesmaids at entertaining event

Miss Matelyn Fowlkes and Miss Mittie Floyd of Meridian chosen as substitutes at the Monday Card Club gathering. Ten members completed the bridge contest with Miss Floyd winning first prize of silk hose and Miss Leona Wetherbee earning the bluebird pin. Tea and salad followed the auction. The piece notes future plans of Miss La Grande Smith and others, plus visits of Dr. Edward Wadsworth Peterson and wife to Mobile for a Medical Association meeting hosted by the Inges.

Matelyn Fowlkes Mittie Floyd Meridian Lucile Burke Tremlet Holzborn Elizabeth Hybart Texas J. Ernest Thompson Annie Lou E. Anfield Leona Wetherbee Lucille Burke Imogen Little Agnes Fowlkes Varina Gould Sadie Taylor Marie Shaffer Marie Clifton

Children’s Fancy Dress Ball Aids German Relief

The week’s highlight is the Children’s Fancy Dress Mask Ball for German Relief. It takes place at German Relief Hall on April 18 at 8 pm with general dancing from 10 to 12. Admission is 50 cents. Patronesses include Mesdames Inges Quill Glennon Sykes Gilbert Ed Robinson Webb Van Antwerp Turner Vincent Smith Sawyer McAlpine Kelly Blocker Van Antwerp.

German Relief Hall Mesdames Frances J. Inges Holcombe Quill James Glennon Sykes Gilbert Ed Robinson James Webb Garret van Antwerp Horace Turner Charles Vincent G. Smith W. B. Sawyer John McAlpine W. T. Kelly Blocker Thornton Andrew van Antwerp

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Proclaimed Best Cure

A public notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior for coughs and colds. It promises relief and a prompt cure and notes it is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Auction Bridge Party Announced by Athlesian Club

On Saturday April 26 at 2 30 p m the Athlesian Club hosts a large auction bridge battle the hostesses are Mrs Ralf Ward and Mrs C A F Flagler A second card party will follow the next week featuring champion players of auction bridge with details to be announced.

Auction Bridge Pary Athlesian Club Ralf Ward C. A. F. Flagler

Scalp Locks and Broadway Romance

A barber explains scalp locks as natural wigs, noting eight to ten inch lengths that can cover bald heads. He recalls cutting a ten inch lock from a sixty year old banker whose fiancée, a seventeen year old chorus girl, jilts him that evening, mocking Broadway romance.

White

Intelligent Manager Causes Stir With Critics

Col Henry W Savage denounces New York critics as lacking real critique while theater managers crave constructive feedback. He cites Wilton Lackaye and a failed production of The Law and the Man based on Hugo's Miserables as an example of management and criticism tensions in the industry.

Henry W. Savage New York Col. Savage

Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Ohio Woman

Mrs Legangel of Megadore Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing severe female ailments and avoiding surgery after two pregnancies She recommends the remedy to others noting it restored her health and allowed her to care for her family The ad invites letters for confidential medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts

Leg Angel Megadore Ohio Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Bayou la Batre Social Notes Include Lectures and Events

The Chautauqua group met Mrs. J J Bosarge for Shakespeare Day planning and a lecture by Miss Meddia Hamilton from Chautauqua New York. Local events ranged from dances at Bay Shore pavilion to a power boat picnic to Dauphin Island with various church and social gatherings.

Chautauqua J. J. Bosarge Lewis Mississippi Voltaire Perugini Meddia Hamilton New York Baptist Church Cora A. Whelply Bay Shore Pavillion Emma Dauphin Island Baptist Church Ladies Aid Lucy Smee Perry Bosarge Fagerstrow Whistler Luther Stevens Wm. Smee Norman Losarge Effie Brybee Astar Whelply Moe Salvedore Peyetil F. BE. Smeet Biloxi

Mrs Cummins Re-elected President of NCR Carolina

Mrs A B Cummins wife of Senator Cummins of Iowa was re elected president of the National Society Children of the American Revolution at the annual meeting. Officers reported the organization in flourishing condition with large membership gains and more chapters during the year.

Associated Press Washington A. B. Cummins Senator Cummins Iowa National Society Children of the American Revolution

Circus Night Sparks Mixed Feelings Across Carload

Helen and Warren attend a bustling circus where acrobats, horses, and elephants perform in rapid sequences. Tables turn as Helen grieves over animal treatment while clowns and jugglers draw muted applause amid the dazzling spectacle.

One Cent Postage Advocates Meet With Postmaster General

Washington officials of the National One Cent Postage Association led by President Charles William Burrows conferred with Postmaster General Burleson to push for lowering the first class mail rate. The group aims to crystallize demand for a one cent postage.

Washington National

Circus Life and the Looming Trap of Aerial Feats

Helen and Warren attend a traveling circus described through lively commentary on acts from slackwire to trapeze. The piece highlights acrobatic daring, animal performances, and the meticulous organization behind the show, including backstage prep and crowd reactions.

Helen Warren Therogram

Also Mentioned on This Page

Country Club B. R. Wilson L. J. Davis C. B. Hays J. W. Reaves Progressive Bridge Club Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Rush T. P. Norville Newman Circle Society Bell Your Hamilton Whist Club M. Rosenbaum Ruth Rosenbaum Berney Strauss la Grande Smith J. Craig Smith Alabama Europe Booth Montgomery Edna Manning Kittie Gray Coleman Uniontown Paris Sorbonne Spain Orient Edward Wadsworth Peterson New York City The Medical Association H. T. Inge Castoria Ieee Ches. H. Fletcher Eures Tore Coty Intelligent Manager Mrs, Manges E. Pinkham Bayou la Batre Mrs. Cummins Rife Mabel Herbert Urner Kitten Circus Hubbard Beacon F. M. Hoyt Shoe Co Manchester, New, Hampshire Beacon Shoe Store Dauphin St ROYAL Waron Mobile Electrical Supply Co Water ST Gulf City Dye Works the Peoples Bank Astapriagee Pyry State of Merchants Bank ,Water and ST. Francis Sts
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