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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1912

Page

8

Beautiful Evening Wedding of Miss Tacon and Mr Lang

Miss Ma Belle Tacon became the bride of Mr Dudley Walter Lang at St Johns in a midsummer ceremony. Rev Gardner Tucker officiated with a large bridal party and a rose and pink palette. attire included ivory satin gowns and chifton chiffonne with pearls and orange blossoms.

Miss Tacon Mr. Lang Ma Belle Tacon Emile Tacon Dudley Walter Lang Montgomery St. John’s F. C. Horton Lohengrin Mendelssohn Gardiner Tucker Frederick Marshall Lang Messrs Robert C.graun Jesse W. Phillips Reuben Cousins Paul McAleer Chiffon Chantilly

Household Talks by Henrietta D. Grauel

Cooking habits and kitchen organization are urged for efficiency. Proper utensil care, tidiness, and washing as you go prevent clutter and rust. Practical shortcuts include careful crumb use, starch mixing, cold-water starting for grains, and using drippings as fat.

Mobile bride weds L N Lang in graceful ceremony

The bride wore rose buds in her hair and bridesmaid roses. The mothers wore elegant gowns as the couple wed at night and hosted a reception at the Tacon home. Honeymoon travels include Lookout Mountain and a September tour of New York Niagara Falls St. Lawrence Thousand Islands via Chicago. Lang is a young L N passenger agent at Montgomery.

Tacon Lookout Mountain

Fashion card etiquette grows from one to many in homes

The piece notes a shift in social custom from a single calling card to a grant of several cards when visitors call at a household with a mother and daughters and guests. It frames the change as fashionable and binding, contrasting old etiquette with a new practice.

Montrose Guests Visit Convent of the Visitation

Mrs. Thomas Loftus and her daughter Miss Louie of Montrose are guests of Mother Louise Francis, another Loftus daughter, at the Convent of the Visitation.

Thomas Loftus Miss Louie Montrose Louise Francis Convent of the Visitation

Twilight Wedding in Mid-Summer Romance

Miss Cordelia Poetz and Mr. James O. Lawrence united in marriage with Very Rev Gardiner Tucker at St John’s church after parental sanction was denied previously. The bride is the debutante daughter of Mrs Douglass Campbell and niece of Mrs Winston Jones. She was the sweet eldest.

Cordelia Poetz James O. Lawrence Gardiner Tucker St. John’s Church Douglass Campbell Winston Jones

Wife of Tennessee's New U. S. Senator

Friends of Mrs Lea expect her to make a big mark in Washington society. The attractive wife of the new senator from Tennessee has long been popular and well regarded.

Lea Washington Tennessee

A Woman's Observations by Edna K. Wooley

A lighthearted column notes domestic quirks of a young wife in a long marriage. The narrator recounts her husband’s habits, breakfast routine, and ink stains on his gray suit, then reflects on accepting him as “too old to change” and finding happiness in companionship. Mentions Nashville Railroad Company and local social updates including Miss Judith Quarles and Miss Pauline Ames.

Exas

Debut at the Campbell residence marks a wedding party

The debut of a Mobile girl among a galaxy of season’s buds at the Ann street home of Dr and Mrs Campbell is noted. The bridegroom Mr Lawrence holds a position in the Mobile and Ohio transportation office of E C Rendell. The bridal pair left at 8 pm for St Louis and will reside in Mobile after their return.

Knights of the Maccabees Meet For August Review

The Knights of the Maccabees of the World plan a regular August meeting tonight. A monthly review was approved at the last session and several candidates are prepared for membership for this evening.

Knights of the Maccabees of the World

Mrs F D Austin and daughters travel from New York to Atlantic City

Mrs F D Austin and her daughters Florence and Olive have left New York after attending Columbia College summer session and have proceeded to Atlantic City for their plans.

F. D. Austin Florence Olive Columbia College New York City Atlantic City

Mrs Cunningham Returns Home From Rencher Visit

Mrs. Cunningham has returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rencher of Uniontown.

Cunningham Dan Rencher Uniontown

Mrs Milton Denmark leaves for Paris Illinois visit

Mrs Milton Denmark and her children traveled to Paris Illinois for an extended visit to relatives, departing that week.

Milton Denmark Paris

Mr Minor Friend to Start Electric Engineering Work at Westinghouse

Mr Minor Friend will depart early in September for Pittsburg to begin electrical engineering duties at the Westinghouse plant. The move marks a transition to a specialized role in industrial technology within the steel city.

Minor Friend Pittsburg Westinghouse

Phelan Dorton Returns to Office After Illness

Phelan B Dorton county tax collector had been ill at home for ten days but was well enough to return to his office today.

Phelan B. Dorton

Cousins Plan Trip to Mobile as Roams New York Arrival

Miss Rose Tarver of Selma will accompany Miss Rosamond Robbins home to Mobile when Robbins returns from a several week visit in Selma. Miss Rose Weaver, visiting the cousins, hopes to meet her sister Mrs. W. P. Parrish in New York City in September on arrival of the White Star steamer Lapland for which Parrish has secured passage to America.

Rose Tarver Selma Rosamond Robbins Mobile Rose Weaver W. P. Parrish New York City Lapland

Autumn Wedding Tours Chronicle of Celebrations

More than twenty weddings are listed for the autumn season in the chronicles. Cupid’s darts have been active as couples prepare for ceremonies and receptions across various towns and churches this fall.

Cupid

Not telling where we go honeymoon plans teased in Mobile

Several couples in Mobile joke about honeymoon trips as railroad excursion ideas fade into private retreats. Some will sail Europe others visit the Thousand Islands or New York City while pragmatic lovers choose a quiet country nook or seaside spot near Mobile for their first married days.

Europe Thousand Isles New York City Mobile

Frohsinn Excursion Draws 300 Members Aboard Pleasure Bay

Nearly three hundred Frohsinn members and friends joined the second moonlight water party yesterday. Pleasure Bay sailed from the dock at 7 p m and returned at midnight with first rate music and a lavish spread. President Ed Shaffer served as master of ceremonies and was praised for the success.

Frohsinn Lrohsinn Ed Shaffer

Miss Agnes Battiste Vacationing with Relatives

Miss Agnes Battiste of Spring Hill avenue has gone to spend her vacation with relatives at Claiborne and Cain den.

Agnes Battiste Spring Hill Avenue Claiborne and Cainden

Quiet Pretty Wedding in Bishop Parlor Officiated by Father Gerow

Miss Sophia Peter wed Mr. William D. Schenher in a nine o clock ceremony with Father Gerow at the bishop's parlors. The bride wore white embroidery net over satin and carried roses and sweet peas. The bridal party included Miss Helena Peter and Mr. C. Alidor. bridesmaid wore cream net over pink satin. The couple departed by L N train for a bridal tour and will reside at 259 North Lawrence after returning.

Gerow Sophia Peter William D. Schenher Helena Peter C. Alidor

Warner couple tours Canada after wedding trip

Mr and Mrs L E Warner finish a bridal journey that included an automobile tour through part of Canada. Mrs Warner formerly Miss Sophie Alba was lavishly entertained in Sault Ste Marie, where Mr Warner and his parents reside.

L. E. Warner Canada

Butts Freeburger vows at rectory with Tucker officiating

Mr Charles F Butts and Miss Maggie John were married by the Very Rev G C Tucker at 10 p m Wednesday night in the rectory. Attendants were Mr J W Freder ickson and Miss Mattie Freeburger. The groom is a machinist employed by Louisville.

Heart and Home Problems Advice Column

A century old advice column by Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson offers quick counsel on romance self confidence and etiquette from youth seekers. Readers ask about keeping a date dealing with fussiness hair and dress as well as wedding attire and bridesmaid color choices.

Miss Christina Schwidt Vacationing in South Pascagoula

Miss Christina Schwidt the only daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Schmidt is spending her vacation with relatives at South Pascagoula Mississippi.

Christinia Schwidt C. H. Schmidt South Pascagoula

Allen’s Foot-Blastease Relief for Foot Comfort

From Corns Bunions Sore or Callous Spots Blisters new or tight shoes Allen's Foot-Blase the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes will give instant relief. It is the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Sold everywhere 2c Don’t accept substitute For FREE sample address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Pier at Volanta Saved from Fire

Seacliff summer residents rushed to Volanta post office pier after an ember from a bay boat set a jet pine plank burning on the southwest platform. A bucket brigade and crowbar efforts, aided by a fire boat crew including Miss Melville J. Tucker, prevented the flames from reaching the pier house.

Melville J. Tucker

Fishermen Fire at Volanta Cliff Ships Smoke Damages Clothes

Hon Prescott A Parker and Captain Bowen led a fishing fleet that fought a cliffside fire. The blaze was extinguished with damage limited to a pulley and the clothes of some ladies. insurance partly covers the loss.

Prescott A. Parker Volanta Bowen

LA Indrymemen Meet Next in the Crescent City

In Detroit Michigan on August 21 the National Endry men’s Association held its concluding session. Officers elected include President C A Wheeler of Texas, first vice president C A Shids sey of Detroit, second vice president W James of Philadelphia, treasurer Roll Thornton of Youngstown Ohio, and guard-at-arms John J Boohma of Hutchinson Kansas. Secretary to be chosen by the executive committee.

Detroit Mich Exec Re Committee

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Piles Relief

An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve banishes piles and soothes itching irritation inflammation and swelling. It also promises comfort as a healer for burns boils ulcers bruises eczema scalds pimples and skin eruptions. Sold for 25 cents at all druggists.

Kansas Crook Flack Captured After Sixteen Months

John A. Flack, former Abilene State Bank cashier who embezzled 75000, was traced to a New York sausage factory and captured after a sixteen month chase. Banking officials say he left the state, received help from criminals in New York, and was turned over to the surety company.

Peka Kas John A Flack Haw Abilene State Bank Abilene New York City Flack New York Sn Banking Dolley Lys Cwn Wyoming Hills Arkansas Surety Company

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