Wedding of Agnes McDonnell and Edward Gilkey in Asheville
A quiet Asheville wedding united Miss Agnes McDonnell and Mr. Edward P. Gilkey at St Lawrence Church. Rev Father Peter Marion officiated in the presence of close relatives and friends. The McDonnells are mobile social and business leaders. Gilkey is an Asheville druggist and local businessman. They left for Washington after the ceremony and will reside at the Langren Hotel upon return.
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Asheville
Agnes McDonnell
Edward P. Gilkey
Peter Marion
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Mobile
McDonnells
C. A. Rayso Company
Marion
N. C
Mrs. Gilkey
Washington
Langren Hotel
Debutante Box Party At Lyric For Miss Elizabeth Hobart
A box party matinee at the Lyric features debutante Miss Elizabeth Hobart and a list of attendees including Miss Sadie Shields Miss Clara Crossland Miss Ethel Kimball Miss Mary Hagan and Mr. Marion Gould among others hosted by Mrs. Forrest Harsh, November bride.
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Lyric
Forrest Harsh
Elizabeth Hobart
Sadie Shields
Clara B. Crossland
Ethel Kimball
Mary Hagan
Marion Gould
Westley Watters
Woolf
Hall
McWhorter
Forrest R. Harsh
Open House Teas Honor Debutante at Hybart Home
A refined Sunday open house welcomed callers from 8 to 9 PM at the Hybart residence for the debutante daughter of the house. Ferns palms and chrysanthemum decorations created a sunny tropical setting while the honoree wore an apricot yellow charmeuse gown with lace. Attendants included Misses Fendley Glass Imogen Little Varina Gould Gladys Tompkins Annie Raefield Willella Rainer Mollie Blount Tremiet Holzborn.
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Hybart
Blossom
Miss Hobart
Fendley Glass
Imogen Little
Varina Gould
Gladys Tompkins
Annie Raefield
Willella Rainer
Union Springs
Mollie Blount
Pensacola
Tremiet Holzborn
Miss Montgomery Feted in New Orleans Society Scene
In Mobile society notes Miss Margaret Montgomery gains attention in New Orleans circles this winter. Her Tampa hosts Mr and Mrs John Parker Montgomery plan a December 23 box party in her honor. The Times-Democrat highlights her debutante prominence and festive gatherings surrounding the Montgomery family.
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Miss Montgomery
New Orleans
John Parker Montgomery
Tampa
Fla
Mobile
Margaret Montgomery
The
Times-Democrat
Arthur D. Parker
Tulane
William J. Montgomery
Cure a Cold in One Day with Bromide Quinine Tablets
Self help claim advertising promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromine quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails and the box bears the signature of W Grove. The odd 2ic appears as a stray mark.
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W. Grove
Button Prize Teased for Next Mobile Item Issue
A playful note hints at a money prize hidden in a button and teases details to be revealed in The Mobile Item next Sunday.
Newcomer Sisters From Columbus Attend Mobile Social
Misses Mattie and Jamie Grace along with Annie Lou Raefield Sadie Taylor and others joined a Mobile party hosted by Mr and Mrs Wefield. Guests included Alex Graves Ray Woodruff Marshall Kirkland from Birmingham and Leo Johnston with Clark Thornton from Meridian visiting for Friday's program of pleasure.
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Jake Tannenbaum
Mobile Theatre and Society
Carrees
Van's
Mattie
Jamie Grace
Columbus
Migs
Mobile
Grace
W. Wefield
Annie Lou Raefield
Sadie Taylor
Alex Graves
Ray Woodruff
Marshall Kirkland
Birmingham
Thomas
Slattery
Edmund Hermann
Leo Johnston
Clark Thornton
Meridian
Christening of Doris Louise Murphy at St Josephs Church
On Sunday at 2 30 Rev Fr Murphy presided at the christening of Doris Louise Murphy a one month old infant. Grandparents Mr and Mrs James Edward Parker and Mr Daniel Vincent Murphy attended along with many relatives. The dress worn by the baby was handmade fifty years old, once used for Louise Muntz who became Mrs Murphy. The Muntz family has christened members in the dress for half a century. A feast followed at 861 Selma Street with numerous gifts for the child.
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St. Joseph's Church
Fr. Murphy
Doris Louise Murphy
James Edward Parker
Daniel Vincent Murphy
Louise Muntz
Mr. Murphy
Christmas Market At German Relief Hall
The Christmas Market at German Relief hall on December 13 and 14 will cater to Christmas shoppers. Items include fancy articles dolls aprons grab boxes lunch home-made cakes charlottes candies and salads all at popular prices.
Shakespeare Club Welcomes New Member And Absentee Return
Saturday's Shakespeare Club meeting featured the return of absentee Mrs. Aubrey Boyles and the first appearance of Mrs. S. S. Murphy as a new member. Mrs. Gaylord Clark attended as a distinguished visitor, with a program honoring Moliere. Miss Batre resigned as first vice president. Mrs. Elmo Davidson elected to fill the vacancy and chair the prospectus committee.
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Shakespeare Club
Aubrey Boyles
S. S. Murphy
Gaylord Clark
Hagan
Kirkbride
Suffrage Leader Catt backs trousers over skirts a bold stance
The accessible Mobile tale shows Carrie Chapman Catt endorsing trouser wear for women while a Mobile girl muses on adopting an oriental style. The piece highlights fashion shock and a shift toward looser garments amid social press and public reaction.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
Dauphin Street
van Antwerp
Red Cross Seal Committee to Convene December 10
Members of the Red Cross Seal Committee and sub-committee assistants are to assemble for a general meeting on Tuesday December 10 at 11 a.m. at Red Cross headquarters 117 Dauphin Street the old Blue Store.
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Red Cross Seal Committee
Red Cross
Dauphin Street
Blue
Williams and Richard Wed in Quiet Crichton Ceremony
Mr William B Williams of Mobile and Miss Leona Richard of Crichton were married Sunday at 8 am at the home of Justice of the Peace W M Rasmus in Crichton. The traveling wedding party wore white serge with matching hat and gloves. It was Judge Rasmus's first officiation.
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William B. Williams
Mobile
Leona Richard
Crichton
Justice of the Peace
W. M. Rasmus
Rasmus
Mauretania Reports All Well From Sea Distress
A wireless message from the Mauretania, sent at noon, reports all well while 570 miles west of Queenstown Ireland, as authorities monitor the situation.
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Mauretania Ueenstown
Ireland
Mauretania
Cost of living and the path to farming reform
Mrs. Sophia Loebinger argues high costs stem from population growth and middlemen. She urges a shift to scientific farming, especially for women, starting with city gardens and suburban plots to lower living costs.
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Loebinger
Margaret Hubbard Ayer
Sophia Loebinger
Junior Park Protection Society
Rain Damages Roadbed on Gadsden Lookout Mountain Line
Heavy rains over the past week damaged the railroad right-of-way from Gadsden to Lookout Mountain. Workers labored through the rain day and night to save embankments from washouts along the mountain side.
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Gadsden
Ala
Lookout Mountain
Bellevue
Nashville B'nai B'rith Honors Mobile and Birmingham Guests
The Nashville B Nai B Rith held a large celebration with Grand President Leon Schwarz of Mobile and Grand Orator Isadore Shapiro of Birmingham as guests of honor. Eloquent addresses were delivered by the visitors and local prominent members of the order.
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Nashville
Tenn
B'Nai B'rith
Leon Schwarz
Mobile
Isadore Shapiro
Birmingham
Frolics of 1912 at Mobile Theatre Thursday night
A musical revue billed as a top laughing sensation opens at the Mobile Theatre for one night with Rube Welch and Kitty Francis. The three act comedy follows Harry Jerryman and a reception at Miss O Malley with society guests and a throne scene hailed as the biggest laugh on stage. Seats go on sale Tuesday.
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Mobile Theatre
Rube Welch
Kitty Francis
Lew Field
Harry Jerryman
Miss O'Malley
Lyric Presents Star Act La Deodimo With Petite
The Lyric theater announces a big week with La Deodimo the perfect woman headlining and Master Petite the boy comedian. Three shows daily at 3 7 9 15 p m with three other acts, plus Y M C A pictures at every performance. Seats on sale for all shows including the Christmas and New Year matinees.
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Lyric
la Deodimo
McCombs Works With Leaders on Wilson White House Setup
In Washington on December 9 Chairman McCombs of the Democratic National Committee met with Charles D. Hilles Speaker Clark Democratic Leader Underwood and several senators. A private luncheon with Hilles discussed White House office organization and precedents for President elect Wilson. McCombs’ offer to join the administration remained undecided with friends noting he had not accepted.
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Washington
McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Charles D. Hilles
Clark
Underwood
House
Hilles
White House
Taft
Wilson
Marines Released After Mexican Street Incident
Two U S marines attached to Admiral Southerland's fleet were freed in Tijuana after a street altercation with a Mexican. The assailant who struck the Marine was sentenced to thirty days in jail.
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San Diego
Cal
Admiral Southerland
Tijuana
Mex
Faust Spaghetti Book of Recipes Promises Easy Night Meals
Feed the family better at less cost with Faust Spaghetti. Spaghetti Night is a weekly staple in many homes and the ad offers a free Faust Spaghetti Book of Recipes. Faust Spaghetti is presented as tender and flavorful as imported pasta and is clean and fresh. Ask your grocer for Faust Spaghetti and information from Maul Bros. St. Louis Mo.
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Maul Bros
St. Louis
Letter from mother foreshadows strain in marriage
In Carterstown on March 18 1911 a wife reads a long letter from her mother inviting a visit. The note reveals finances are improving but tensions with husband Warren surface as they debate the visit and daily life. Helen fears the reunion will expose unhappiness while Warren resists censure, turning the scene into a quiet domestic drama.
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Carterstown
New York
Laura
Helen
Warren
Fires Ravage Winnipeg Warehouses and Paper Plant
A string of costly blazes in Winnipeg Man caused about 130000 dollars in losses. The MacKenzie Bros warehouse adjoining was 80000 dollars damaged. The Saturday Post building burned earlier, with a loss around 50000 dollars.
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Winnipeg
Man
MacKenzie Bros
Saturday Post
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