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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1915

Page

4

Thompson Returns from Moose Convention Trip Elated

Joseph C. Thompson reports a great time at the Loyal Order of Moose supreme convention in San Diego and Moose Day in San Francisco. Delegates toured El Paso Los Angeles and Salt Lake City en route, where Bryan joined the band events and gave $100 for life membership.

Joseph C. Thompson Loyal Order of Moose San Diego Cal Louisville and Nashville Thompson Southern Pacific New Orleans Paarty Moose Juares el Paso Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco Mooseheart Order Bryan Mr. Thompson Salt Lake City Lake

Grand Bay to Get a Humane Society

President John Craft of the Mobile Humane Society and Agent Ducorneau visit Grand Bay to finalize plans for forming a society led by Mrs. Colton and Rev. Mr. Haman. The group inspects local stock, with the agent noting the area’s stock is in notably good condition.

John Craft Mobile Humane Society Ducorneau Grand Bay Colton Haman

Fraternal group plans August meeting at Y M C A Hall

A city fraternal committee session gathers August 17 at 7 PM in the Y M C A Hall Jackson and Dauphin. Officials discuss Fraternal Day October celebration and the September Knights of Pythias convention in Pythian Castle with Grand Chancellor Graham Purdue attending from Birmingham.

Jackson and Dauphin Streets Montgomery Knights of Pythias Domain of Alabama Pythian Castle Pythian Graham Purdue Birmingham M. W. Aldridge Mobile Baldwin Counties Arred Mentists Elreody Easy

Sale of N O M C Railroad to Be Held Wednesday

Interest builds in railroad circles as the New Orleans Mobile and Chicago line goes to auction at 10 o clock Wednesday morning before the courthouse. H A Lockwood acts as special commissioner conducting the sale to the highest bidder. The line, in receivership for bond default, will be reorganized under a new name and is expected to be bought by bondholders. Rumors say controlling interests lay with Louisville and Nashville and Frisco lines which allegedly diverted funds beyond operating expenses leading to receivership.

New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago Railroad Court House Ty H. A. Lockwood Louisville & Nashville and Frisco Lines

Paxton Record Reports Superintendent Fox Resigns

The Paxton Record notes the cemetery board superintendent Fox has submitted his resignation with deep regret. He is praised as a man fully devoted to the work, having wrapped heart and soul in the duties and the role.

Fox Paxton Annesses Gallatn L. H. Myer & Sons

Orchard residents report bay trip and local news

Mr and Mrs J B Driver and Miss Hazel returned from a bay resort outing in Baldwin county with a fine trip hindered by poor roads. Mrs C N Davie convalesces from a neck carbuncle. Wesley Morgan K G Pearce and families took a auto trip below Dog River. Vander Bush visit C N Davis home. Hazel Driver heads to Chicago to teach in city schools.

Orchard Ala J. B. Driver Hazel Bay Baldwin County C. N. Davie Wesley Morgan K. G. Pearce Donovan Dog River Vander Bush C. N. Davis Hazel Driver Chicago

Community Baptism Preparations Near Gulf Crest Ala

Services drew attendees across Saturday night and both Sunday sessions in Gulf Crest Alabama. Readers include Misses Linnie and Sallie Williams and Dave Williams who plan baptism on the second Sunday in September. Several local residents visited relatives and spent time with families in the area.

Gulf Crest Ala Linnie Sallie Williams Dave Williams Malcolm Miller Chunchula Martha Miller Ella May Willie Taylor T. R. George’s Ella Lott Evie George Robert Leer R. C. Reiman Mollie, Virgie Thomas George Mallvilla Mamie Byrd Bethel A. E. Crabtrees A. L. Davises Myrtle Williams Mobile Amy Cormick Jimmy Williams L. O. William

St Alphonsus Fair Netted Good Summer Funds

Ocean Springs Mississippi the mid summer entertainment by St Alphonsus Catholic church ladies raised a tidy sum. Highlights included a country store fish pond supper and a well received theatrical program with performances by Miss Marie Louis At datore Miss Deveaux Money Miss Martha Hicks Miss Adele Brone and others plus a Tree Heart dance and a Boy From Dixie number.

Ocean Springs Miss St. Alphonsus Catholic John Honor New Orleans Nettie Forbert Carrie Seymour B. E. White Hagar Marie Louis Atdatore Deveaux Money Martha Hicks Tosti Adele Brone Alabama

Beatrice Beatrice Personal News Highlights Local Social Roundup

Beatrice Alabama notes report visits and travels of residents. Davie Stallworth and Eulalie Stallworth return from Biloxi. H H Newtons back from Florida trip. Higdon family in Beatrice and departing for Florida. Morgan Ash leaving for River Falls and new job at Lockhart. Pineapple resident M A Phelps in town. Party including Stallworth Nettles Jackson Kearley returns from Battles by auto. W J Mason back from Peterman. J P Dunn trip to Selma. Rev W A Tharp and Rev Guartney conduct meeting. strong attendance. W J Fountain visits Selma. Card Friday night production The Rainbow Commoner a success. Recent light showers boost crops. streets and sidewalks improving. good work to continue.

Beatrice Davie Stallworth Eulalie ‘Stallworth Biloxi H. H. Newton Florida Georgia P. C. Higdon Higdon Noog Nettles Tunnel Springs P. S. Jackson Delmore Kearley Peterman Battles Mr. Nettles W. J. Mason Bank of J. P. Dunn Selma W. A. Tharp The Baptist Church Guartney Greenville W. J. Fountain

American Marries in English Palace

Loring, ambassador W. H. Page's new son-in-law, is from Boston. Loring married Miss Katherine Page at St. James Palace, London, recently.

Loring W. H. Page Boston Katherine Page St. James Palace London

Fruitdale Personal News Notes and Local Visits

Fruitdale items report Lula Fowler traveling to Pascagoula Mississippi returning Thursday evening. W G Hyland left for Battle Creek Michigan to visit his old home. J R Wiggins Lela Williams and Murphy of Yellow Pine visited Mr and Mrs C V Wils. H A Keenan returned from Alabama Port. Julia Juhasz left for Dayton. Fruitdale Literary Society held its first meeting at the schoolhouse Saturday and enjoyed an interesting de.

Fruitdale Personals Fruitdale Ala Lula Fowler Pascagoula Miss W. G. Hyland Battle Creek Mich J. Ro Wiggins Lela Williams Murphy Yellow Pine C. V. Wils H. A. Keenan Alabama Julia Juhasz Dayton Fruitdale Literary Society

Escatawpa Visitors Honor Miss with Surprise Party

A May evening gathering in Escatawpa honored Miss Vinegar Bend guest Inez Van Airsdale with friends A. J. Webster Barnes and others attending. The event included socializing and a picnic at Vinegar Bend as guests traveled from nearby towns.

Escatawpa Vinegar Bend Inez van A. J. Webster Barnes Henry M. Crouse Fruitdale Crouse Yakima Wash Madison Lockling Hooper HE. D. Jordan C. V. W Lang Mills W. A. Haight Laurenceburg Ind J. G. Haag J. Z Jordan Dillistone Mobile Inez van Airsdale John Bearaw Sullivan Indi H. Campbell Gilmer Rue Jacqués Baumhauer E Fowler George Bennet Theo Baumhauer Mobilealso Fowler Tela

Fragmentary Quote Reveals Reception Room Behavior

A guest remarks on her husband at a reception as he works in his study. She notes his habit of retreating to another room and remaining quiet, then returning to activities later.

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