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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1916

Page

6

Sidney Rosenbaum Hosts Shakespeare Luncheon at Cawman Hotel

Sidney Rosenbaum hosted a Magazine Club luncheon at the Cawmn hotel on Wednesday at 3:30. Guests enjoyed two games, Shakespeare themed, with prizes won by Mrs. Louis Metzger who received a bard portrait and a bundle of magazines. The table featured a Shakespeare motif with quill centerpieces and quotation place cards, honoring Mobile club tercentennial celebrations.

Sidney Rosenbaum Maga ® Club Cawmn Louis Metzger Mostert Bard Florentine Ed Metzger A. G. Moses A. D. Hanan Hattie Neubrik E. Guggenm Norman Meyer Ess

Visiting physicians depart for a cod en trip

A party of physicians and their wives left this morning for a long trip to Coden. Included were Dr. and Mrs. H. N. Baker of Montgomery Mrs. L. Pratlow of Scaloosa Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Mer of Montgomery and Dr. and Mrs. Ker of Tuscaloosa.

Coden H. N. Baker Montgomery L. Pratlow Scaloosa Lewis Mer Ker Tuscaloosa

Outing for Visiting Physicians on the James A. Carney

Dr. P. J. M. Acker oversaw arrangements for a 6 oclock boat ride on the James A. Carney in Mobile to honor visiting physicians of the State Medical Society and their wives. A band played and refreshments were served, with light midway details noted as enjoyed by all aboard.

P. J. M. Acker James A. Carney Statercal Society Mobile

Mobile Graded Union Meets Oday in Burgett Memorial

Mobile Graded Union will meet Oday in the Burgett Memorial of i Government-street Presbyterian church at 3 45. Lesson Construction Miss Baker from 38 45 to 4 So total half hour for teachers and school inns from 3 15 to 3 45 Sunday school study from 4 to 4 30 Teachers mining classes from 4 45 to 6 15 hyone interested in any part of this gram is cordially invited to at

Mobile Graded Union Burgett Memorial of i Government-street Presbyterian Rch Miss Baker Hyone

Party Planned for Mrs Price Williams Daughter

Margaret Williams, daughter of Mrs Price Williams of Dauphin Way, will celebrate her birthday with a party Tuesday afternoon from five to seven o'clock.

Garet Williams Price Williams Dauphin Way

Rev J W Phillips to deliver fifth sermon in series

Rev J W Phillips continues his series The Words From the Cross drawing large audiences from all denominations. Tonight he preaches I Thirst It is Finished conveying the finality of Christ’s passion in a stirring message.

J. W. Phillips

Full Attendance Urged for Interdenominational Union Chorus

The I M U chorus led by Mrs. F P Davis asks all members to meet this afternoon at Christ Church chapter house at 4 o clock. Full attendance is requested.

Interdenominational Union Chorus I. M. U. Chorus F. P. Davis Christchurch

Electra UDC to Meet This Afternoon at Home Economics

The Electra Semmes Colston Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a business meeting this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Home Economics rooms.

Electra Semmes Colston Chapter Electra Semmes Colston

Prize for Largest Attendance at Fowlkes Lecture

The prize went to the school with the largest attendance at Dr. C B Fowlkes lecture at Harte auditorium. Miss Gertrude Finks FEIL Marechal room won five dollars for the most pupils from a single room. The count, by the Southern Association of College Women, estimated about a thousand children attended.

C. B. Fowlkes Alabama Dentists Association Harte Gertrude Fink Feil. Marechal School Southern Association of College Women

Reception and Dance for Visiting Physicians at Battle House

A reception and dance honoring visiting physicians and their wives was held Wednesday night at the Battle House auditorium after a Lyric Theatre lecture. The room featured palms and music with punch served. The reception committee included Dr. Edwin Seales Dr. D T McCall and Dr. A E Maumanee.

Battle House Lyric Theatre Edwin Seales D. T. McCall A. E. Maumanee

Mobile visitors and residents gather in late 1920s era scene

C A Pigford of Meridian visits Mobile to inspect riverfront facilities while E K Morris of Indianapolis collects hog ranch data. Numerous travelers and locals arrive in Mobile for leisure or business, including Spring Hill student Timothy Bentley and families from Alabama, Georgia, and Pittsburgh staying at local hotels.

E. K. Morris The Swine Breeders Journal Indianapolis Mobile Timothy Bentley Spring Hill College Cawthon Hotel Charles Bentley Richton W. Bentley

Alabama Medical Association convention attracts Mobile attendees

Hotel registers since Monday show growing name lists. The Alabama Medical Association convention draws larger attendance in Mobile than any state reunion of the Confederate Veterans in recent years. Delegates from interior Alabama, visiting Mobile after years, enjoy their stay. The river excursion and Wednesday hay ride were well attended.

Alabama Medical Association Mobile Confederate Veterans

Veteran engineer to tour eastern cities and England

Captain Peter Hyser of the Southern Railway leaves Mobile with his wife for a month long voyage to Washington New York Philadelphia Boston and several English cities. He will wear his veteran badge for twenty five years service recently presented to him in Birmingham by President Jairfax Harrison of the Southern.

Peter Hyser Southern Railway Mobile Thomasville Washington New York Philadelphia Boston England Aptain Ryser Birmingham Jairfax Harrison The Southern

Birmingham Doctor Among Alabama Medical Association Delegates

Dr. W. P. McAdory of Birmingham, a prominent physician, attended the Alabama Medical Association convention. He fraternized with Mobile friends Thursday and received a warm welcome.

W. P. McAdory Birmingham Alabama Medical Association

Moore Loecklin wedding invites Perdue Hill Alabama visit

Mrs. G. G. Scott will travel this week to attend the Moore Loecklin wedding at Perdue Hill Alabama. Miss Cecile Morrissette will be among the attendants and Mrs. Scott will stay as a guest of her brother Judge R. B. Slaughter and family.

G. G. Scott Perdue Hill Ala Cecile Morrisette Scott R. B. Slaughter

Carousel Proprietor Sees Strong Summer in Mobile

Charles Marcette of Monroe Park Carousel returned from New Orleans where he spent winter. He says New Orleans parks anticipate big business this summer and expects Mobile will share the boost.

Charles Marcette Monroe Park Mobile New Orleans

Sullins Joins Mobile River Excursion With Collector Maer

Frederick Sullins of the Jackson Daily News traveled from Jackson to Mobile and Washington D C. In Mobile he toured the river aboard a trip hosted by Port Collector Percy W. Maer. It marked Sullins first visit.

Frederick Sullins Jackson Miss Daily News Mobile Washington, D. C Percy W. Maer Mr. Sullins

Wedding of Miss Foster and Bryan Shields

The wedding of Miss Eugenie Foster and Bryan Shields will be solemnized at 6:30 this evening at All Saints church. The bride’s aunt Mrs G G Scott will give her away. J B Logan serves as best man. A full vested choir directed by Miss Phoebe Lawrence will sing.

Mrs C A Mohr Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Three Honorees

Mrs C A Mohr entertained at a Wednesday bridge luncheon in her usual lovely style. The event honored three attractive ladies whose husbands are attending the state medical convention. Sessions were interspersed with a number of delights.

C. A. Moh C. A. Mohr

Social event honors numerous Montgomery and Birmingham guests

The gathering featured honor guests including Mrs. Norman Baker of Montgomery and Mrs. Lewis Morris of Birmingham along with many others. Bridge contests drew crowds amid Killarney roses, with prizes awarded to Mrs. P. J. M. Acker, Mrs. Lewis Morris, and Mrs. BE D Bondu rant. A luncheon followed, centerpiece a pink hydrangea, corsages given to honorees.

Norman Baker Montgomery Lewis Morris Birmingham PD. Pardlow Tuscaloosa W. H. Kemp A. P. Bush Joseph St. George Tucker J. O. Smith P. J. M. Acker E. D. Bondurant W. H. Oates C. N. Owen

Local social notes from Alabama residents visiting and traveling

Mrs. Charles Kirk of Axis spent Wednesday in Mobile. Miss Etta Flinn of Gainestown visits Mrs. S P Barnes for several weeks. Mrs. G F Monroe left Saturday for Chicago and Milwaukee and will summer in Minneapolis. Miss Evie Durant left today for Bromley to spend until Sunday.

Charles Kirk Axis Ala Mobile Etta Flinn Gainestown S. P. Barnes G F. Monroe Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Evie Durant Bromley William Kirtland E. G. Glascock Ocean Springs Mary van Aller Orange Beggh J. L. Batson Shelby State Medical Association H. L. Minns Meoella George Hervey Pensacola C. B. Hervey Mabel Lee Windham Tuscaloosa Birmingham John Raney Robert Raney Kansas City John B. Rapier Montgomery John L. Rapier Dauphin Way Stephen McArdie New Orleans Charles Bentley Richton Miss Timothy Bentley Spring Hill College Lena Metzger Max Michael Demopolis W. C. Gein S. G. Montgomery Lillie Gadsden Texas Adam Glass Atlanta Howard Ryan Maxwell Swain New York

Mobile society notes of visits and guests

A mobile society column lists residents and visitors including Misses Evelyn and Katherine Slay Biloxi guests of Rev James Slay Mrs J F Terry guest of daughter Mrs W S Tisdell in Birmingham and others. Miller Reese Hutchison of New York spoke at Auburn to students on Thomas Edison while visiting his parents in Mobile.

Norman Durant Evelyn Katherine Slay Biloxi James Slay J. F. Terry W.S. Tisdell Birmingham Russell Ladd Atlanta Miller Reese Hutchison New York Mobile Auburn Thomas Edison

Miss Eros Advice Column Sparks Dilemmas

Readers seek guidance on love and age gaps with 15 and 18 year olds. Advice urges dignity and caution, labeling the younger pair as potentially needing restraint and questioning the legitimacy of a rich suitor. The piece reflects early 20th century attitudes toward propriety and social status.

Take Iron Says Doctor to Gain Strength Like an Athlete

A New York physician touts ordinary nuxated iron as a quick remedy for tired, rundown people. He claims two five grain tablets three times daily after meals for two weeks can double strength and endurance, with refunds if promised gains fail to materialize. Van Antwerp Drug Co. and other druggists dispense it.

Miss Eros New York N. Y Dr. Sauer Europe Iran van Antwerp Drug Co

Earthquake Shakes Canary Island Town

An earthquake lasting twelve seconds rocked Canaries island Fuerte Ventura today wounding no one and causing minor damage. Residents fled homes as loud rumblings frightened the population. the quake was reported via Paris.

Fuerte Ventura Canaries Paris

Club Calendar Highlights For Thursday And Saturday

Neighborhood clubs schedule a busy Thursday with Reciprocity Day at Mobile Art Club and meetings at Battle House and Settlement Home. Quorum Q Club and Interdenominational Union Chorus hold programs in the afternoon. Saturday features Education Day at Shakespeare Club with Mrs. J. B. Harvey at 4 p.m.

Mobile Art Club Battle Mothers’ Club Electra Semmes Colston Interdenominational Union Chorus Christ Church Chapter Frank Davis Shakespeare Club J. B. Harvey

Social Calendar for Semmes and Mobile Events

Neighborhood sewing circle led by Mrs. J W Harroun at Semmes Alabama with Miss Alice Ewton boat ride by Mobile Medical Society visiting physicians aboard Steamer James Carney from 2 to 5 p m Foster Shields wedding at All Saints Church at 6 30 p m

J. W. Harroun Semmes Ala Ss. C Alice Ewton Mobile Medical Society James Carney Foster-Shields All Saints’ “Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bell Phone Yerby School C. A. Pigford Mobile and Bile Meridian, Miss Know Your City Mobile Chamber of Commerce Southern Ice and Fuel Company Joseph G. Espalla Gray Customs Department Attalla J. R. Moses Bexley, Miss Klosky’s J. W. Haywood Evergreen, Ala the Saint Andrew W. O. Shelton Birtow, Fla A. A. Walker Birmingham, Ala Co. A. Crowley Galena, Ills Br. Fr. C. Griffin Fort Morgan, Ala S. H. Bradshaw Pittsburgh, Pa R. H. Watson Georgiana, Ala Bienville DR. Madory Vick Mae Orus Salve Cient Ferndell Store Vincent Harbeck Weaverville N. Carolina Cuticura Dept. T Bostem Cupid’s Corner Conducted BY Eros Victor Records William Shakespeare Shakespeare Victor Raymond Dixon Irs Ophelia Hamlet Olive Kline Jamaica Row Well Ye Mariners Your Victor Women’s Chorus Tell Wheels Nine Bred Marsh and Werrenrath Midsummer Night’s Disa Notthing Victor Concert Orchestra Intermezzo Victor Talking Machine Co Camden, N. J New Victor Records Victrola Clark St. Louis
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