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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1915

Page

13

Local Social Notes Highlight May Celebrations and Visits

East Garland reports from the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs T Parker with extended family visits by Bernice and others. J G Johnson of Foley stayed with daughters Mrs Clyde McClure and Mrs R A Odom. Vida McClure visited Evergreen. Addie Cook of near Owassa visited relatives with R A Odom and Mrs Clyde McClure. Annie Gil nd and Joseph Carpenter wed Sunday at John Deans home, a surprise to friends. Bernard Tisdale of Bethel visited friends here Sunday.

R O ’ Shelly T. Parker Bernice Hel Pats G. I. McClure J. G. Johnson Foley Clyde McClure R A. Odom Vida McClure Evergreen Addie Cook Owassa R. A. Odom J. Russell Annie Gilnd Joseph Carpenter John Dean Bernard Tisdale Bethel

Social notes from Orange Beach visit and cottage upgrade

Miss Ethel Williams of Florida visits sister Mrs. Herman Calloway while Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haig and family from Foley join Mrs. Haig’s sister Miss Gertrude Reiffers of Grand Rapids for a beachside fishing night. D R Peteet relocates remodels and paints his Beach cottage into a doctor's office expectantly ready.

Orange Beach Aia Ethel Williams Florida Herman Calloway Charles Haig Foley Haig Gertrude Reiffers Grand Rapids Mich Philo Chappel D. R. Peteetas

Ocean Springs Warm Winter Visitors Plan Return

Winter tourists praise Ocean Springs and nearby area. They depart daily but express delight with their stay and intend to return next winter with friends and relatives. Ocean Springs High School commencement exercises set for April 30 with Congressman Pat Harrison delivering the address. Shrimp abundance continues as canning proceeds.

Ocean Springs Ocean Springs High School Pat Harrison

Magnolia Springs Obituaries and Local Notices

Mrs Winberg dies after illness at her daughter Mrs Harman Pierce’s home. Captain Babcock traveled to Mobile on the Magnolia to see Captain Pierce. Wesley Sisson Jr. from California moves in with his mother at Vernant Park Landing. Hienig returns to Chicago business. wife and daughter stay. Winnie Kirby, former Underwood school teacher, departs for Scottsboro with plans to return in fall. Local doctor to occupy vacant office, filling a long felt need.

Magnolia Springs Ala Winberg Harman Pierce Captain Babcock Mobile Magnolia Captain Pierce Wesley Sisson, Jr California Wesley Sisson Vernant Park Landing Hienig Chicago Mises Winnie Kirby Underwood Scottsboro

Greenville Hosts A Week of Social Visits and Club Meetings

Local residents and guests frequent Greenville Alabama with visits to Birmingham Montgomery and Luverne. social events include Forty-two Club games at a private library and domino party hosted by Mrs Herlong with salad service. The Progress Club and Women’s Club held meetings discussing Greek history and Shakespeare with readings and questions.

Greenville Ala Charles Baisden Pollard Homer Baisden Mildred Safford Montgomery Laura Winkler Rebecca Cochran Pike Road T. Heerling J. B. Stanley Alting R. Porter, Jr Birmingham Kate Johnson Mildred Flowers Kate Porter University R. Porter Lucy Stallings Jack Stallings F. Winkler Lucy Rogers Letohatchie W. H. Seale B. C. Gienn T. W. Weaver W. J Beeland Joel Thornton Havana Cuba Keenville Winifred Hawkins Memphis Tenn D. H. Rouse W. J. Beeland J. M. Stabler R. G. Stewart Bradentown Fla Clara Peck Brown Julia Stewart Ella Bates Fort Deposit P. W. Hodges Lewis Haygood Lucile Graham Lerline Stewart Woman's College At J. B. Colley Frank Mack Mary Beeland Annie McGehee Will Fra C. C. Henderson F. T. Herlong Ruth Powell Royal Family of Greece

Local Social Notes From Lucedale Area

Mrs J F Has sell of Moss Point visited Ms L C Helms and spent a day with Mrs S L Knight. Mr and Mrs F M Young and son Frank traveled to Mobile. Mrs F M Moss Mrs Young and Owen Moss returned from Mobile and Rep ton. L C Helms spent the week at Biloxi Pass Christian Van Cleave and Moss Point. Mrs Sprague Davis ill and in Mobile infirmary. Miss Lillie Byrd guest of sister Mrs R O Embry. Hon E V McKay candidate for chancery clerk in Agricola. J W Broom delivered graduation address in Vestry. Mrs J R Benes returned from Greenville.

Lucedale J. F. Hassell Moss Point L. C. Helms Merrish S. L. Knight F. M. Young and Son Frank Mobile F. M. Moss Young Owen Moss Repton Biloxi Pass Christian van Cleave Sprague Davis Lillie Byrd R. O. Embry E. V. cKay Chancery Agricola J. W. Broom Vestry Vestry High School J. R. Benes Greenville Maiton

Beatrice School Beats Town in Spelling Match and Socials

Beatrice Alabama reports a spelling bee victory at the school house with town residents vs the school. Mrs Hattie Rlyon hosts guests from Mobile and Purvis while Miss Stallworth hosts visitors and Miss Stallworth showcases piano selections. Missionary Society tea, Baptist ladies cream sale, and health updates from Pensacola, Selma, and Judson College conclude the item.

Beatrice Ala Hattie Rlyon Ella Mamie Holloman Mobile Evelyn Hand Purvis Eulalie Stallworth Herman Cunningham Linden Pensacola W. G. Andrews Minnie Robbins J. P. Dunn Selma Sam Martin Neal Andress Eugene Calloway Maudale Andress Judson College

Local notes from McWilliams Alabama visitors and events

Wednesday visitors include Mr and Mrs Chase from Turkestan and Mrs Hopper who welcomed a daughter Tuesday but died the same day. Interment followed in McWilliams cemetery on Wednesday. Carlton Chappele ill at home. Tax collector James McLarkin and Central City Bottling Co representative J R Ritchie visited. Louis Pierce of Sweetwater seen in town. Pierce saw mill repair under McDuffie Stallworth with plans to reopen by May. J F Hopper critically ill with fever. M W Till remodels home. Wright Mims to visit son Dr W S Mims soon. Woman's Missionary Union met at Baptist church.

Deer Park Ala McGlathery Hall Mary Grayson Vinegar Bend James Brough Citronelle N. K. Fisk Frank Cox St. Louis Cox William Harrison W. J. Harrison Fruitdale Pearl Beck Mobile A. G. Fisk Lee Rounsaville Rounsaville Miss John Beshell New Orleans R. C. Stanford Mobile and Ohio Station Illinois Joe McNeil Epworth W. F. Shanholtzer M’williams Chase Turkestan J. T. Hopper McWilliams Cemetery Carl Chappelle R. F. Chappelle James McLarkin Wilcox County J. R. Ritchie Central City Bottling Company Selma Louis Pierce Sweetwater Birmingham Pierce McDuffie Stallworth Luman Pritchette Woman's Missionary Union The Baptist Church J. F. Hopper M. W. Till Mr. Wright Mims Thisown

Orange Grove notes include visits and local events

Miss Jessie Murray and Miss Alba Jones visited Orange Grove with local hosts A. J. Murray and R. A. Roberts. L. C. Helms of Lucedale and E Dykes of Spring Hill called on residents while the Epworth League and Bible class held meetings. Farmers report strong crops and fishing remains good in local rivers.

Orange Grove P. H. Murray Jessie Murray Mr. Murray A. J. Murray Alba Jones R. A. Roberts L. C. Helms Lucedale T. J. Miller Mobile Epworth League Sadie Jones Lilly Mae Walters Lola Roberts Dickson Roberts Schole Mobile Drug Company

Ford Announces $50 Profit Sharing for Buyers

Interview with Mr. Ford discusses a $50 profit sharing distribution to Ford purchasers. Page reference noted as -Adv. The plan aims to reward customers and boost sales amid market activity and company strategy.

MR. Ford Ford Adv

Debate on Cow Versus Horse Ends With Negative Victory

Gateswood Alabama reports the New Hope School Improvement Association held its regular monthly meeting with strong attendance and several new members added. A debate on the resolution That the Cow Is More Useful Than the Horse concluded with the negative side led by Samuel Irwin and Marvin Fillingin prevailing over Henry Cobb and Frank Peterson. cream was served after.

Gateswood Ala School Improvement Association of New Hope Henry Cobb Frank Peterson Samuel Irwin Marvin Fillingin Mr. Lambert Miss Wetzel

Young People Hostes Evening At Wilson Home

Friday night the town gathered at Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Wilson's to enjoy games and ice cream with host Miss Ruth York leading activities. The event featured a spelling match by Mrs. C. R. Myrick and decor with cut flowers on porch and parlor. Other attendees included Maggie Cox Ruth York and many neighbors in a joyful sendoff.

H. T. Wilson Ruth York Maggie Cox Cora Belle Lucile Wilson Ruby Simpson Odie May Mable Care Agnes Taylor Jimmie White Battie Edison Sid May Fred Benson John Scruggs Timmie Eugene Taylor Willie Robinson Gross Turner Mitchel Cobb Herbert Roberts Buddie Simpkins Agnew York Co. R. Myrick Bryant Benson Odie W. W. McCorquodale Jackson Dalton Robinson Fred W. Benson John A. May Blue Rock W. L. Scruggs West Bend Dr. Cowan St. Stephens Bertha Estis Rev. Cook Grove Hill Lou White Salitpa Joe Bedwell

Irvington News Roundup Sees Local Visitors and Church News

Mrs. F. B. Chapin and son Carl of Grand Rapids arrive in Irvington. Mr. Lee Bishop of Chicago visits at R. W. Porter’s home. Gilmore and Mrs. Gable of Fairhope are guests at Irvington Inn. Weekly prayer meeting led at Union Church. St. Paul’s Chapel service at 11 a.m. Rev J. Chipman. Union Church Sunday school buys ten chairs and oak reading table for classroom. Mrs. T. Thurston improving. C. B. Green and Dr. F. A. Foote report a buoyant boat trip from Mobile to Bayou La Batre.

Irvington Ala F. B. Chapin Carl Grand Rapids Mich Lee Bishop Chicago R. W. Porter Gilmore Gable Fairhope Irvington Inn Union Church T. Wamasgam St. Paul's J. Chipman B. F. Hanson T. Thurston C. B. Green F. A. Foote Mobile Bayou la Pare

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