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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
3
A nostalgic verse recalling carnation memories from a school dance. The speaker, now grown, remembers a seventeen year old first love and the scent of carnations shaping a lifelong feeling. The poem reflects on memory, longing, and the enduring pull of youth.
The Strikers annual New Year's Eve ball will be held at 9 p m Thursday December 31 with a reception committee led by J W Whiting as chairman. Committee members include Estes D Baker D R Burgess James Wade Cox C J Gayfer James K Glennon L F Irwin C J Michailoffsky H Pillans Joseph C Rich Thomas M Stevens and R V Taylor.
The Gamma Phi Chapter of Pi Tau Pi Fraternity, installed weeks earlier, hosted a brilliant Christmas dance at Chaffee Academy of Dancing. Grand march led by Alvin Weil and Sara Feder of New York with Alva Levy Stein and Claudia Friedenthal of Mobile assisting. Friedenthal wore white crepe meteor. Feder wore light blue satin and lace. Punch served. decorations featured smilax and holly in blue and gold.
The Alabama Glee Club’s Christmas visit inspires a Vine yard dansante hosted by Miss Mabel Goode and Miss Gladys Tompkins. Twenty club members, director Mr. Tom Garner, and several society guests attend an afternoon of dancing, tea, and salad in Crimson and White decor.
Miss Edna Manning, a season honoree, received compliments at a Tuesday afternoon hearts party hosted by Miss Grace O Donnell at her home. The event featured seven tables, red and green Christmas decor, heart shaped score cards, and a luncheon. First prize was a picture frame, consolation a powder jar, and the honoree received a silver party box and purse. Hostess nieces Alma Hughes Mary Agnes Hughes and Aline Touart served.
The Alabama Glee Club, under Tom Garner, will perform at the Y M C A Auditorium Tuesday night. The Montgomery Advertiser praised the varied program and noted the club’s strong reputation in Southern college entertainment.
The inaugural executive committee in Montgomery invites all Alabama residents to the inauguration events for Governor Charles Henderson. The ball will be open to the public, marking a new custom after previous invitations were sent to thousands. A 5,000 to 10,000 strong parade will include the state militia and students from Auburn and Hard Lake institutions along with thousands of citizens.
Announcements list year end and early January meetings for local groups including A B L 8, Polymnia Circle, Belgian relief committee, Leinkauf School Improvement Association, Matron's Social Club, Council of Jewish Women with Dr. W H Oates, and a roster of names. Includes Barton Academy room 114 and times.
Mr and Mrs J W Nolen of Birmingham conclude a pleasant visit with relatives Mr and Mrs H P Wueff 809 Savannah Street. Mr Eugene A Childers of Jackson Mississippi returns after holiday visit with his mother on George Street. Mr and Mrs Overton and Miss Marion Overton return to Battles after holidays with the Doyle family. Miss Lillian Doyle accompanies Miss Overton for a week. Miss Cora Cawthon departs to resume lyceum work after Christmas at home. Mr Arthur R McKenzie, a prominent young man, is in the city for the holidays with his mother on Canal Street after two years in the East and West.
President Wilson expressed distress over the shooting of two American hunters by Canadian soldiers on the Niagara River. He had not yet received a formal report and hoped reports of the circumstances were exaggerated.
Mrs G M Luce entertained the Hamilton Whist Club Monday afternoon as the group resumed meetings after the holidays. Two tables competed for jardinieres with Mrs Green wood Ligon and Mrs George Huntington Clark of Birmingham as substitutes. Mrs Henry Hall and Mrs Luce won. Tea and sandwiches followed.
Secretary Daniels orders the battleship Rhode Island to sail to New Orleans for the centennial commemoration of the battle of New Orleans. The Delaware at Norfolk is ordered to Vera Cruz to relieve the Rhode Island.
The Fidelia Club announces its New Year’s Eve ball at German Relief Hall was postponed from Thursday at 8 30 p m to January 9 at 8 30 p m. The event will now be held at the Battle House at the same hour.
The republic announces new election laws in Peking. A notable clause fixes the president’s term at ten years but allows indefinite extension if the senate approves by a two thirds vote depending on political needs.
Miss Florence Fields of Birmingham attended a Monday dance at Miss Albertine Ulmer's home in honor of the guest. The event featured games dancing and music lasting late into the evening with numerous attendees including Misses A Jones B Smith B and D Hurst A Elmer Co Hoffman H Hoffman C Wall A Wall G Brown A Brown A Bruner A Anderson and several Messrs J Jones B Jones F Maison J Smith F Lewise R Lewise J Brown L Murray L Brunson R Elmer K Elmer L Jones F Wall L Murphy H Wilson H Ward H Smith and the hosts.
The Tuesday schedule features the Auction Club meeting at 11 a.m. and multiple teas and dances for Miss Edna Manning Miss Julia Anderson and Miss Madeline Maury among others. Alabama Glee Club concert at Battle House and a Christmas ball at Elks Home are noted with receptions and theatre parties nearby.
The Daily Sketch reports Commander Francis Hewlett who piloted a British seaplane in the Cuxhaven raid is now a prisoner of the Germans. His craft was damaged by shellfire and went down in the sea. he was last seen as a German torpedo boat closed in.
An Eckman’s Alterative testimonial from Mary Korhamer describes relief from night sweats and fever after bronchitis and congested lung symptoms. The ad promotes Eckman Laboratory claims of upbuilding the system, with small and regular bottle prices and a booklet offer.
H B McCulloch cites long term tobacco use causing misery and health decline before quitting. He reports better sleep and well being after giving up tobacco and urges others to contact Ed Woods in New York City for help.
Police record two bicycle thefts reported by residents. Thomas J. McMahon from the southeast corner of Scott and Selma streets reported a bike stolen on a Monday night. J. R. Carley of 312 1 2 Dauphin street reported a wheel stolen from in front of his residence.
Mr. LeBaron Lyons denies killing a Teddy Bear shown at the Cotton Exchange while rumors of a bear shooting swirl. Huntsmen once pursued a real bear, returning empty handed, as the market displays a 16 inch Teddy Bear named Barry’s Bear chained in the square.
United Deputy Marshal D D Horton arrested sailors A Pederson and J Jorgensen on the captain of the bark Alfheim s complaint that they deserted and went aboard the tarpentine Lovisa. They were confined in the county jail awaiting Alfheim s sail.
After years of trials a famous remedy is claimed to remove all signs of facial and body hair quickly and safely with no irritation. A testimonial from Mrs. Os notes the hair vanished and has not returned. Van Antwerp & Co. Drug Store sells Mrs Os Wonder on a money back basis with many satisfied customers. Obtain the prescription today and end hair growth without delay.
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