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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

5

Mrs Coleman Improves in Health Amid Friends News

Mrs. Pride Jones returns from Birmingham to her sister Mrs. Phares Coleman and brings good tidings of Mrs. Coleman’s improved health. The article notes Coleman’s club work and humanitarian efforts as widely recognized. Little Malvina Coleman shares a Mobile seaside outing with Mrs. Jones. Cousins Sarah Coleman and Margaret Jones join a Greensboro house party hosted by Miss Alice Seed at the grandparents Harris Waller home.

Coleman Pride Jones Birmingham Phares Coleman Margaret Jones Alice Seed Greensboro Harris Waller

Sympathy Flows as Col. Paul Le Grand Dies at Perdido Bay

News of Col. Paul Le Grand's sudden attack sparked deep sorrow in Mobile. He died yesterday at the Perdido bay summer home, leaving a bereaved wife and adopted daughter Miss LeGrand Smith. The extended family includes Dr. W. Corrie Bibb Joseph Bibb Syd Robbins Eu gene Robbins and other Mobilians. Miss LeGrand Smith is related to Selma's Eu gene Robbins. her grand aunt was Col. L. G. Weaver's wife of Selma.

Paul le Grand Mobile Perdido Bay LeGrand Smith J. Craig Smith W. Corrie Bibb Joseph Bibb Syd Robbins Miss LeGrand Smith Eugene Robbins Selma Col. L. G. Weaver Miss Smith Waldorf Astoria Hugh Hughes

Huey Family Visits Before August Trip to Coden

Dr. T S Huey and family of Anniston joined Mr. and Mrs. J H Patterson at Dauphin Way for a brief visit before traveling to Coden to spend the rest of August. Mrs Patterson hosts her sister Mrs W G Stevens of Jackson Miss and her young daughter as guests while her mother Mrs B M Huey, formerly of Marion Ala, completes a New Orleans visit.

Coden Anniston J. H. Patterson Dauphin Way Patterson W. G. Stevens Jackson Miss B.M. Huey Marion Ala New Orleans

Litch Ol Huyule With Illness

Euphemia Ohio resident Evelyn Adelia Stewart credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with alleviating monthly pains and postmenopausal symptoms. She reports improved health after starting the remedy at 47, leading to a self supporting career as maternity nurse and seamstress.

Euphemia Ohio Kansas Lydia E. Pinkham Evelyn Adelia Stewart

La misere bids and Pinehurst lawn party benefits orphan home

The note explains la misere a bid in auction bridge and announces a Pinehurst lawn party on Saturday for the Catholic Orphans Summer Home at Battles Wharf. Captain and Mrs. T. P. Norville host as Daphne Fairhope Battles Zandels and Point Clear residents join the fundraiser with bay boats transporting guests for the 6 to 9 pm event. Mrs. Garland and her nieces return from Pensacola, visiting Mobile with relatives.

Pinehurst T. P. Norville Battles Wharf Battles Daphne Fairhope Zandels Point Clear

Mrs Quigley and Miss Smith Plan August Connecticut Visit

Mrs. William Quigley and Miss Etta Smith depart today for Connecticut to visit relatives during August. After several weeks of pleasant travel they will return to their home on North Conception Street where Miss Smith will resume her musical classes.

William Quigley Etta Smith Connecticut North Conception Street Miss Smith

Vacation memories anchor Cullman women at Grandview trip

Misses Elise Mary and Antoinette Richard return to Cullman Alabama with pleasant memories of a Grand view Magnolia Beach Fairhope vacation. Miss Ella Carlisle hosted a marsh bellow roast by the sea Tuesday evening. Miss Mabel Le Blanc and Evaline Johnston came home from a weekend visit to Coden with Miss Lillian Crane.

Elise Mary Antoinette Richard Cullman Ala Grandview Magnolia Beach Fairhope Ella Carlisle Mabel le Blanc Evaline Johnston Coden Lillian Crane

Miss Annie Medicus Guests at Miss Claudia Winnim

Miss Annie Medicus visits Pes chigoula Mississippi as guest of Miss Claudia Winnim and receives many pleasant compliments arranged for her.

Annie Medicus Claudia Winnim Peschigoula Miss

Small Visitor Entertained At Summer Picture Party

Miss Marjorie Hurley of Pass Christian celebrated a summer gathering as the honoree of a picture party hosted by her aunts Misses Kate and Nellie Hurley. The children enjoyed Kodak souvenir pictures and painted place cards for the feast stations before posing for photos. Other notes mention guests and summer travels of Mrs. V. C. Lee Vera Les and families, plus visits to Fairhope and Mount Vernon.

Marjorie Hurley Pass Christian Kate Nellie Hurley Hurley Marjorie Juanita Antoinette Conner Mary Agnes Hughes Helen Courtright Katherine Eleanor Radebaugh Marie Courtney Katherine Amrock Una Hughes Wisdom Tom Daly Merry Little

Family Reunion Near Camden At Erwin Plantation

The Robert Erwin kin held a mid-summer reunion at a plantation home six miles west of Camden. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Erwin welcomed relatives including Ora E. Austill of Mobile and Jennie E. Larkin of San Antonio. John R. Pharr of Catherine also attended.

Camden Robert Erwin Ora E. Austill Mobile Jennie E. Larkin San Antonio Texas John R. Pharr Catherine S. J. Erwin

Their Married Life in a Cold Bath Morning

The Urner household suffers a boiler breakdown as Warren and Helen scramble for hot water. Janitor reports a burst roof boiler with plumbers on the way while Maggie ferries heat to multiple pots and kettles to fill the tub as Warren vents his frustration.

Mabel Lerbert Urner Mrrs. Urner Warren Helen Mobile Item Maggie

Tacoma Plumber Weds Citronelle Woman in Mobile Ceremony

A. E. Kruse of Tacoma Washington traveled to Mobile to marry Miss Fannie Walker of Citronelle Alabama. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at the German Lutheran Church with Rev H H Hennig officiating. The couple, who courted years ago in Deer Park Alabama, will stay in Citronelle briefly before moving to Tacoma to start their home.

A. E. Kruse Tacoma Wash Mobile Fannie Walker Citronelle Ala Deer Park H. H. Hennig

Modern bathroom fixtures drive couple to brink of rage

In a comic domestic tale Warren vents fury at “improved” bath fittings, railing at silent pipes and elusive hot water. Helen endures tests of patience as plumbers toil, a late bath finally arrives and Warren rushes out, missing the hot surge.

Helen Warren

Looking Into the Merits of Glasses

An editorial riff argues the best way to evaluate glasses is by looking through them. It emphasizes perception and clarity as the measure of value.

Showers and No Wind for the Yacht Races

Light showers and no wind dampen the Astor cup yachting events at Newport as four schooners and ten sloops compete. The Goelet Astor cup, dating to 1882, honors Ogden Goelet and John Jacob Astor with a long legacy and a 35 mile triangular course sailed without time units.

Associated Press Newport R. L New York Yacht Club Ogden Coelet Goelet John Jacob Astor

Davis Cup Returns but Not the Winners

Acting as custodian of the Davis cup Rob ert D. Wrenn president of the United States Lawn Tennis Association was greeted in New York aboard the Imperator yesterday. The American team Captain H. H. Hackett M. J. MelLaughlin R. Norris Williams and W F Johnson would not arrive until next week. A formal celebration will be postponed until the players return.

New York Robert D. Wrenn United States Lawn Tennis Association Imperator H. H. Hackett M. J. MelLaughlin R. Norris Williams W. F. Johnson América

Victory at Bushy Run celebrated in Greensburg

The 150th anniversary of Colonel Henry Joquet prize victory over Indians at Bushy Run was marked with flags on the battlefield marking routes and positions. Chief Guyasuta led the Indian forces while Colonel Bouquet’s official report was read along with several addresses.

Greensburg Henry Joquet Bushy Run Guyasuta Bouquet

Uncertain Reflections After Sheltering From the Storm

A woman faces a long, quiet evening worrying about Warren and unspecified ties to a Turkish bath, amid doubt and unease about what lies ahead.

Warren

Lind Passes Through Houston on Way to Mexico

Former Minnesota Governor Lind arrived in Houston after a derailment near Nome. He immediately proceeded to Galveston en route to Mexico as personal representative of President Wilson. Officials from Mexico City notified him that his unofficial role made him persona non grata to Huerta's government, but he offered no further comment.

Associated Press Houston Tex Nome Lind Minnesota Galveston Mexico Wilson Mexico City Huerta

Mary E Staples to Be Known as Alma

The river packet Mary E Staples will be renamed Alma after overhaul and with permission from the Department of Commerce through Collector H. Gordon Ashley of Mobile. The Staples, owned by Alfred E Staples, has long operated on the Tombigbee river for several years.

Mary E. Staples Department of Commerce Customs H. Gordon Ashley Mobile Alfred E. Staples

Coffee Industry in Jamaica and the Robbers Drama

A fragment notes Jamaican coffee industry details and a dramatic piece titled The Robbers featuring figures Zeb Zack and the ulus. Mentions Edison and a Thursday event on August 7.

Jamaica Zeb Zack Ulus Drama Edison

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of Feminine World Bell Charles A. Garland Mrs. Garland Pensacola V. C. Lee Vera Les W. L. Via Fotes E. P. Dahmer Charles Coleman Evelyn Mount Vernon E. H. Morriss A. L. Staples Sugegsville Willis & Percy Jewelers and Silversmiths Dauphin Street Mrs. Astor Shu — Wes Serv John Astor Tor New York and Newport Society America Hare Magrie McDonald Optical Company New York City Mr. Gabriel Sabrifl Sewelry Capital OF Alma Pathe’s Weekly No Royal Theatre Emile. Herpin St. Emanue. Street Via Asheville N.C Hendersonville N. C City Ticket Office S. Royal Street H. E. Jones, JR
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