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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

7

Society notes highlight summer auction and weddings

A Mrs. W. C. Lertz auction for Mrs. W. M. Aonarying informally filled the three drawing rooms with guests led by Mrs. Laura L. and Mrs. Cros. The high score winner received a hand painted cake plate. Mrs. Ford got a brass basket. Miss Sina Clay wed Thomas Clay Watson at Maldon, Miss., with the couple planning a California visit. Locals Estelle Coghill Eunice Yost and many others enjoyed visits in Mobile, Fairhope, and Biloxi as summer wanes.

Ford W. C. Lertz W. M Laura. L Cros Kiam Kelly T. K. Jackson R. L. Dunlap N. Madler Wright Smith Will Brown William Magon Ford Lauretta Miss Clay Mr. Watson Sina Clay Thomas Clay Watson Maldon Harrison Clay Oakland California Mobile J. Irwin Burgett James Evans Miss God of Love Mississippi Mrs. Watson Mrs. Burgett

A Womans Observations by Edna K Wooley

A humorous and instructive column features Edna K. Wooley advising on keeping hands attractive for a card party. The dialogue covers tanning, whitening tricks, lemon juice, peroxide, oatmeal masks, powder baths, and gentle nail care with practical steps.

Edna K. Wooley

Miss Florence Malone Meets Crown Prince of Germany

New York reported Florence Malone, star of Marion Fairfax's play The Talker, met the crown prince of Germany during a summer trip. Her auto broke near Leipzig, and the prince offered to help driving her to her hotel, where the hotel porter identified him as heir to the throne. He discussed American affairs and hinted at plans to visit America for the 1915 Panama Exposition in San Francisco.

Darkey Zeke New York Europe Germany Florence Malone Marion Tairfax Miss Malone Prince America San Francisco

Debutante Miss Freda Donald Enjoys Cincinnati Summer

Miss Freda Donald, a pretty debutante of last season, spends the summer with her mother Mrs. Louis Donald in a delightful Cincinnati suburb, planning to remain until autumn.

Freda Donald Cincinnati Louis Donald

Mrs J Irwin Burgett to Visit New York as Guest

Mrs J Irwin Burgett plans to depart for New York City to be the guest of her sister, the renowned metropolitan musician Miss Clay, on West End avenue. Miss Mayme Louise Warde was delightfully feted during her stay.

Thomas Clay Watson Maldon Miss J. Irwin Burgett W. M. Ford Shreveport W. C. Lertz Greensboro Alabama Louise McFadden Anderson Mayme Louise Warde

Orleans Honored Guests At Mrs Warde House Party

The Orleans are the charming guests of Mrs. M. M. Warde and today are the honorees for a house party at the Misses Dickens summer cottage in Fairhope.

Orleans

Mr Cleland Smith Returns to Northamp for Summer

Mr Cleland Smith has joined Mrs Smith at Northampton Canada for summer’s end. About September first Mr Smith will go to Memphis while Mrs Smith and Miss Huger remain until mid September at Northampton.

Cleland Smith America Mrs. Smith Northampton Canada Mr. Smith Memphis Miss Huger

Mrs Herbert Pierce Guests In Mobile

Mrs Herbert Pierce of Georgetown and her infant are visiting Mrs Fierce's mother in Mobile for a short stay.

Missee Helen and Mamie Goldsmith Visit Bilox in Style

Missee Helen and Mamie Goldsmith enjoyed Bilox during a seaside visit. They were hosted at the White House and treated to supper parties moving picture shows auto rides beach and swimming parties as part of a lively itinerary.

Missee Helen Mamie Goldsmith Bilox White House Down By the Sea

New Home on Dauphin Way and Georgia Avenue

Mr and Mrs I Dohiheimer occupy their new home on Dauphin Way and Georgia Avenue where a chaplainess is settled in a well arranged residence. Mr and Mrs J H Maddox return to Chunchula after a city visit. Miss Mery Kelly of Chunchula visits the city and returns home this week.

Thomas J. Burns Coralee Thomas Burns, Jr Burns Miss Burns Indian Springs Mr. Burns Asheville N. C New York City Dauphin Way Georgia Avenue Ann Street J. H Maddox Chunchula City Mery Kelly

Friedenthal Soiree Delights Guests Claudia Hosts Annie Goldman

The mid summer hues framed a refined evening at the Friedenthal residence as Miss Claudia Friedenthal hosted an elegant gathering for Miss Annie Irma Goldman of New Orleans. The event opened with a screening party and continued with further amusements.

Annie Irme Goldman New Orleans Claudia Friedenthal Friendenthal Annie Irma Goldman

Dr Howard Co Half Price Sale For Specific

Dr Howard Co offers half price on their constipation and dyspepsia remedy. The Meople agency sells 50 cent bottles for 25 cents with a refund guarantee if it does not cure. Refund available at G Van Antwerp and Son Drug Co, Me pile.

Dr. Howard Co Dr. Howard G van Antwerp & Son Drug Co Agency Specific

Formal dance and supper event described with golden yellow decor

An informal dance and supper at a home featured tame music and ad libitum punch by Miss Janet Cashman and Harold Friedenthal. The dining room showcased a yellow and white theme with flowers and ices and cakes. Attendees included Miss Annia I. Goldman of New Orleans the honoree and numerous guests such as Hazel Cashman, Pearle Schwarz, Anna Boulet, and Melvin Metzger.

Janet Cashman Harold Friedenthal Annia I. Goldman New Orleans Hazel Cashman Minam Kochoteh Pearle Schwarz Anna Boulet Glaudia Friedenthal Hortense Reese Dorothy Hess Lois Stiles Helen Garon Messrs Melvin Metzger Lawrence Neuburger Norman Reese Edwin Zevincker Gabriel Gup

Wedding Bells Begin Season in Mobile Society

Cupid presides over the season as numerous couples in Mobile prepare for marriage. Royalities maids of honor and carnival queens head lists of engaged pairs planning journeys to Europe Scotland and houses on Government Street Fle Claire and Bhore Acres near Mobile Bay. Guess who they are.

Cupid Mobile Europe

Birthday Surprise Party For Miss May Barkman

About thirty friends gathered last evening at 366 South Royal Street to surprise May Barkman on her sixteenth birthday. The crowd arrived as she and her father returned home, then danced to Miss Antoni at the piano and enjoyed refreshments on the rear gallery, transformed into a floral bower.

May Barkman W. J. Warkman South Royal Street Ginesis Miss Antoni

Lyons Rallies Tonight On Franklin State Streets

Lyons hosts a community rally tonight on Franklin and State Streets with Charleston Street participation. Everyone is invited to attend and join the event at 0 o clock.

LYONS Franklin and State Franklin and Charleston

Homeowners turn to building page for tips midweek

The building page on Wednesdays and Sundays offers up to date suggestions for current homeowners and those planning new construction. The feature attracts wide reader engagement with practical guidance and product ideas.

Household Talks on Pickling Fruit and Spiced Jams

Household Talks explains old fashioned pickling methods for pears peaches grapes cherries plums and watermelon rinds. It covers vinegar sugar spices and daily pour-over steps plus variations for currents plums and damsons and suggests serving with roast fowl.

Heart and Home Problems by Mrs Thompson

Advice column entries discuss romance in a big city, parental cruelty, and dating issues. Readers seek guidance on age boundaries, staying home, meeting nice suitors, and recognizing genuine love from a steady partner.

Commission form adopted in New Orleans election

New Orleans voters approved a commission form of government with initiative and referendum by a 23 900 to 2 119 margin. The plan places executive and legislative power in a mayor and four commission councilmen. Primaries are set for October 1 ahead of the November general election.

New Orleans Commission

McFadden's Flats Returns to Mobile Theatre

Amusements notice promotes the new production of McFadden's Flats at the Mobile Theatre with a bright breezy atmosphere. Scenic surroundings and beautiful costumes highlight acts and specialists. Seats for three performances are on sale now.

McFadden Mobile Theatre

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Richton D-Brunson Georgetown Ala Estelle Coghill Glass Miss Eunice Yost Mr. J. G Flournoy Charles Percy Fairhope Ella Smith Tilly Levy Pensacola Gladys George Toulminville Carrie Hall Tensaw Jackson, Ala Albert Beasley Walter Simison Frank Simison Mount Vernon Dickens Fairhore Charles Shawhan R. P. R. Gordon Great Falls Montana Marguerite Sutton Jackson Eliska Ralf Richards Leo Richards Gulf Coast Biloxi Montgomery Atlanta Prelate D. Barker East Curtis Bush Mrs T. G. Bush Kanaka Lake Joe and Pearl Foster New Florenc Malone Superior Brand Miss Goldman Henrietta D. Gravel Elizabeth Thompson Mrs. Thompson Ice
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