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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
5
Small troubles threaten you and patience will be sorely tried. A slow steady course is best for new enterprises. Those born today will be roving by nature and should be taught early to turn journeys into advancement and prosperity.
Society for Today announces a 4 p.m. bridge party honoring Miss Lott with showers for Mrs Cleveland. A 3 p.m. exchange of hostesses names marks a social exchange. Bethel Auxiliary holds a crucial monthly meeting at 12 o'clock at Seamen's Bethel, urging full attendance. Woman's Auxiliary to the Y A A meets at 11 a.m. at the IA Ce a.
Mary C. Le Peau announces the engagement of her daughter Irene Viva to Mr. John Henry Lawless. The wedding is planned for the week of Yuletide with several ante nuptial events already under way such as a linen shower and bridge party hosted by Mrs.
The Washington Post reports Miss Mildred Egerton Fearn of Mobile engaged to Ensign Richard Stockton Field U S N. The couple, tied by a naval romance, met at Annapolis with ties to Gulf City society. Field, native of Mississippi, serves aboard the United States battleship Wyoming.
Yesterday at the Century Book Club Mrs. J. L. Ramsey and Mrs. T. Nettles spoke on health topics. Roll call featured health items from various sources. Mrs. Goode and Mrs. Shawhan, Birmingham, with regents Rhett Goode and Charles Shawhan, will lead the automobile procession for the unveiling of the Revolutionary hero monument at Five Points.
Mrs A P Bush hosted a Government Street bridge gathering with favored guests including Mrs A W Grooks Mrs E J Buck Mrs E M Robinson Mrs H L Pettus Mrs Virginia B Sawyer Mrs Sykes Gilbert Miss Meta Huger and Miss Mahriage. Highest scores were recorded at all four tables.
Beginning tomorrow December 6 and 7 at Bush Auditorium the Ladies Aid Society hosts a sale of fancy and hand made articles. Proceeds go to charitable purposes and church debt relief with hand embroidered items dolls aprons jabots and homemade foods available.
Yesterday the Wednesday Bridge Club gathered for a gala event hosted by Mrs. Sydney Prince. Guests included Mrs. A. E. Maumenee and Mrs. Marion, among others, for an afternoon of card play and socializing.
The ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a modern improvement over old sage tea methods. It claims the product darkens and strengthens hair, keeps color longer, and offers a money back guarantee after a fair trial. Agents listed: Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
A social afternoon featured numerous guests including Inge Holcombe Quill and Miss Gertrude Smith. Prizes of two silver coiffure bands were awarded to Miss Smith and Mrs. George Gaines, after a merry contest. Guests then moved to the dining room for afternoon tea amid red Richmond rosés.
Miss Leah Simon and Mr. Mose Zeller wed at the bride’s parents’ home in Charleston with relatives and intimate friends in attendance. Attendants included Hilda Simon as maid of honor and Alvin Levy as matron of honor. The couple plan to live in Charleston after a New York farewell trip.
Miss Glover's guests included Mrs FE A Peterson, Mrs Wyatt Brown, Mrs I Co Geron and Miss Annie Maud Striplin of Gadsden, Harriet Black, Ida Polk Ross, Margaret Taylor, Ruth Allen, Jenks Black, Marie Shaffer, Lucile Allen, Claudia Marechal, Margharita Ligon, Louise Thweatt of New York, Miriam Black, Mrs Howard Preston Dew of South Carolina, Miss Catherine Spunner, Miss Martin. Mrs J Howard Wilson, Mrs F B Clements and Mrs G Archer Smith joined for a salad and ice course after the game. The table glow of white and yellow chrysanthemums and roses framed a sunny scene.
Dr. C. H. T. Atwood pleaded guilty in federal court to using the mails to advertise nostrums in violation of the law. The drag net nationwide last month led to five arrests in Portland of physicians and others linked to unlawful mail advertising.
Miss Nina Glover hosted a heart party for Miss Celia Martin the honoree. Three tables competed for the prize with Miss Claudia Marechal winning the main design prize. Mrs Brown secured the consolation doll while Mrs Dew of South Carolina captured the second prize.
Washington Dec 5 The National League of Democratic Clubs closes its session naming Perry Belmont as president and Hoke Smith Frederick Lynch Frederick Plaisted John L Lentz and others as officers An executive board is formed and a five member committee led by Larence to mobilize clubs for Wilsons inauguration A resolution condemns Monticello compulsory purchase and urges no US Russia treaty before expatriation is recognized.
Advertisement notes a two day show featuring Sarah Bernhardt in Queen Elizabeth at the Royal Theatre on Thursday and Friday December 6. Admission 10 cents, children 6 cents.
An advertisement touts MI O NA Stomach Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia gastritis and stomach distress. It claims rapid cleansing of the stomach reducing nervous symptoms and enables hearty meals, with a trial offer and a 50 cent price. Sold by druggists nationwide with free trial booklet from Booth's Mi ona Buffalo NY and Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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