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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1914

Page

17

Social Event Highlights with Music and Charity

A lively social evening featured a musical program in honor of Miss Newman with Rev G W McRae officiating at Oak Broad and Baltimore. Mrs T S Kaver hosted at 107 N Hamilton, hosting a euchre contest with prizes and tributes including poems by M E Ruffin and a baritone solo by Paul Loss.

W. Prichett Julia Ere Charles Sigler Oak Broad Baltimore Streets G. W. McRae Oakdale Newman T.S. Kaver N. Hamilton Street Presif T. P. Norville M. E.ruffin Augustas Paul Loss St. Mo Beyer T. S. Kaver Mildred Brady Atlantic Gulf Strauss Norville Amelia Joseph Monahan Geary Edna Ingalls Genevieve Liebert Theresa Geary

Dansants at the Vineyard Attract Notables After Noon

A social column notes Saturday afternoon dances at the Vineyard venue beginning 4 30 with Miss Goode and smipkins in black and gardenias. numerous attendees listed include Virginia Creary Elise Hall Marie Layette Paul Lichtbach Annie Carroll Hoffman and many others at the event featuring elegant attire and sociable revelry.

Ainés Miss Goode Smipkins Virginia Creary Hilda Broad- Elise Hall Marie Layette Paul Lichtbach Annie Carroll Hoffman Bishop Goode Sydney Robbins Hanan Roseman A. Lowenstein And Bayle

Duggan Announces Engagement of Olivia Duggan

Mr and Mrs James Duggan announce the engagement of their daughter Olivia to Mr Herman Mohr Owen of Mississippi. The couple plans an upcoming wedding in a Mississippi setting.

James Duggan Olivia Herman Mohr Owen

Seventh Annual Banquet at Battle House Hosts Movers

The seventh annual banquet of a social group was held last night at the Battle House Elllis Sahinen with over fifty attendees. The event was arranged by a committee led by Messrs P. K. Dunbar and others.

S.C Priz Ellis Sahinen Battle House Messrs P. K. Dunbar

Heavy Snowfalls Sweep Across Midwest States

Northern Illinois Indiana and Ohio faced deep snow and high winds as the storm began Friday night. Chicago reported nine inches of snow disrupting traffic while two workers died in the city and Indianapolis saw electrocution and a frozen death amid the outage and telegraph disruption. Three bodies were later found near International Falls amid the blizzard.

International News Service Chicago Illinois Indiana Ohio Michigan Middle West Gulf of Mexico Canadian Patrick Austin Henry Hentzel Indianapolis Ind Joseph M., Walsh International Falls Minn

Catholic Knights and Ladies of America meeting moved to Feb third

The Catholic Knights and Ladies of America change the regular meeting from the third Wednesday to the first Tuesday. The next gathering will be Tuesday, February 3 at 4 PM at Mrs. M E Henry Ruffin's home, 464 Church Street.

Catholic Knights and Ladies of America M.E. Henry Ruffin Church Street

St. Joseph’s Euchre and Dance Feb. 4 Benefit

St. Joseph's Catholic Association hosts a euchre and dance at their hall 67 North Bayou Street on Wednesday evening February 4. Games begin promptly at 8 o'clock to support the association.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Association North Bayou Street

End of Week Diner Dansant At Battle House

The Diner Dansant draws stylish society to the Battle House for a Friday night of elegant dancing. Guests mingle to Isle Amour and Tango Argentino with advance table bookings noted and a social emphasis on refined entertainment.

Battle House Mercury Homer W. A. Lott Warren Christian John Shearer

Cercle Francaise Seance Narrows Week’s Social Chaff

The Cercle Francaise held an unusually interesting seance Friday among its studious members after a week of social festivities. Monseur Francis led the discussion in a quiet, foreign language oriented gathering.

Cercle Francaise Monseur Francis

Bank Robbery Fails to Seize Vault. Diners Flee After Explosions

In Winnsboro Louisiana on January 31 a group robbed the State Bank of Winnsboro escaping with $100 after failing to enter the main vault. Several dynamite charges exploded before the robbers fled, leaving the large stored money untouched.

Winnsboro State Bank of

Dobbs Completes Infield With Signing Up of Knaupp

New Orleans reports Henry Epp signed a Pelican contract to complete Johnny Dobbs infield. The set includes Charlie Starr Jackie Atz Lind say and Barbara Knaupp who finished last season with the Billikens.

Dobbs Knaupp New Orleans Henry Epp Pelican Johnny Dobbs Charlie Starr Pea the Gulls Jakie Atz Lindsay Barbara The Billikens

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in New York Harry Case

In New York the jury in the case of New York Harry alias James Rooney and others failed to reach a verdict after being out since Thursday afternoon and were discharged. Rooney faced charges of murdering Policeman George W. Kirkley in 1900. Mme Melba and Jan Kubelik narrowly escaped a switch engine collision in Memphis, with all occupants leaping to safety as their taxi was struck and splintered.

New York Harry Mme Melba Kubelick Memphis Tenn Jan Kubelik

Princess of Pless Gains Reputation as Black Song Singer

The Princess of Pless, famed for beauty, earns notice as a singer of Black songs at a charity event in Lymington Hampshire. Her American Black spiritual songs were performed at a Ladies of Charity meeting at Conti Street Asylum on Monday at 4 p.m.

London Princess of Pless S Pless Princess Lymington Hampshire Ladies’ of Charity Conti Street Asylum

Honeymoon Ends At Father's Sick Bed In Santa Barbara

Henry H Isham president of the Marietta Columbus and Cleveland Railway lies dangerously ill in Santa Barbara California as his son Henry H Isham and Marion Gaynor wed in Old Trinity Church New York the bride is sixteen and the groom twenty six with few relatives present and no marriage attendants.

New York Henry H. Isham Henry ‘H. Isham Marietta, Columbus and Cleveland Railway Santa Barbara Cal Isham Marion Gaynor William Gaynor Mr. Isham Miss Gaynor Gaynor Old Trinity Church

Divorce tale of Monseur Soleil and Madame La Lune told in French chatter

Attendees enjoyed the humorous divorce suit between Monseur Soleil and Madame La Lune amid tea and French chatter. Guests included Mrs. Shelton Sims Mrs. Henry Goldthwaite Mrs. Millard Kirk bride Mrs. Sydney Robbins Miss Sal lie Creagh Mrs. Donald and Mr. Roule. The gathering referenced Mobile's shining prospects and a project called City Beautiful.

Monseur Soleil Madame la Lune Shelton Sims Henry Goldthwaite Millard Kirkbride Sydney Robbins Sallie Creagh Donald Roule

Mobile City Beautiful effort spurs signs and plans

The Home Economics Club leads Mobile’s bid to beautify the city with an artistic electric sign proclaiming Mobile as Gateway to Panama. The group studies New Orleans park guidance and supports a City Beautiful Commission to curb vandalism, plant care, and architectural harmony while promoting sanitary improvements and orderly growth. Prizes awarded to Eddie Hines and Miss Ethel Tinto at a social event.

Panama Canal Gulf City Harry Inge Mobile Panama New Orleans Crescent City City Beautiful Commission Nature Renouwn Parking Commission

Leonard and Schwents announce forthcoming marriage

Mr William Toxey Leonard and Miss Louise Madeleine Schwents announce their marriage to be held Wednesday February 11 1914 at 3 30 pm at the Cathedral rectory. No cards.

William Toxey Leonard Louise Madeleine Schwents

School Improvement Association Meeting Notice At School

The regular monthly School Improvement Association meeting will be held Monday at 4 PM in the school building. All members urged to attend. Miss Margarita Ligon returned home from Fulton Alabama. Miss Loomis Clemmons\' friends regret her illness possibly pneumonia. Miss Annie Lou Anfield back from visit to New Orleans. Miss Marie Sharman expected to visit sister Mrs J T Schley on Selma Street. Notice there will be the regular February

Af School Improvement Association Loomis Clemmons Annie Lou Anfield Edna Kostmeyer New Orleans Marie Sharman J. T. Schley Sélma Street

Pretty surprise party for Miss Dodie Karcher held Friday

A surprise party for Miss Do die Karcher was hosted Friday evening at 403 St. Joseph Street by her mother Mrs. C. M. Karcher with Miss Ethel Tinto and Miss Maggie Burden as organizers. Guests enjoyed progressive peanuts and merry entertainment.

Dodie’ Karcher el Pinto Eddie Hines Maggie May Burden Lisses Ethel Pinto Annie Dohm Lillie Kester Myrtie Thompson Maggie Burécen Dodie Karcher Amie Iden Winnifred Hill Bolling Stelle Pinto Messrs Edward Kramer Michael Hines Rob McCloud Herbert Hines Peter McGuire Frank Bolling C. M. Karcher St. Joseph Street Ethel Tinto Maggie Burden

Danced At 13 Ryland Avenue Social Event

Missex Elia and Lawrence Davidson hosted a neighborhood dance at their home 13 Ryland Avenue from 4 to 8 30 p m Saturday. Music by Miss Georgia Stirling's orchestra and a two course supper followed a punch service. Guests included Katherine Robertson Sadie Simmons Lillian Matre Irma Meyer Cecile Sherman Florence Gardner Genevieve Sherman Eunice Murray Adelaide Johnson and the hosts Leroy Metager Edwin Warley Gus Reiss Willie Matre Wilmer Mason MacCampbell and Laurence Davidson.

Missex Elia Lawrence Davidson Ryland ‘Avenue Georgia Stirling Katherine Robertson Die Simmons Lillian Matre Irma Meyer Cecile Sherman May Florence Gardner Genevieve Sherman Eunice Nurray Adelaide Johnson Masters Leroy Metager Edwin ‘Warley Guss Reiss Willie Matre Wilmer Mason MacCampbell Laurance Davidson

Meeting of Mobile Public Library Association

The Mobile Public Library Association will hold its meeting Monday afternoon at 40 p.m. in the library building on Contistret. Miss Lucile Robinson is the guest of Mrs. Charles Wastes in Birmingham. Mrs. Carre Brown has returned to the city from Laurel where she visited Mrs. J. G. Clark.

Mobile Public Library Association Contistret Lucile Robinson Charles Wastes Birmngham

No Trump Club Hostess Role Noted Friday Afternoon

Miss Laura Pillans served as hostess for a social gathering labeled No Trump Club on Friday afternoon. The event included several outsiders who were offered seats, according to the partial readable report.

Laura Pillans

FALSO PUSH and Related Dismissals In Pearl River Suit

Two civil cases brought by A. W. Stewart of Louisiana against Cybur Lumber Company and a Mississippi corporate entity were dismissed in Pearl River County circuit court. The plaintiff sought a total 64 135 dollars from the defendants, with the actions originally filed in Pearl River court.

A. W. Ste Louisiana Cybur Lumber Company The United A. W. Stewart Circuit Court of Pearl Rivne Mississippi

Auction Bridge club prize awarded amid lively game

The card club held a No Trumps contest titled spirited game with Misa Julian winning the club prize two gilt edged auction cards. Emily Grey gained a bale of slipper buckles and refreshments were enjoyed. Next week Henry Aldridge hosts a gathering. Plans include Miss Effie Soost entertaining for Miss Ella Packer Blacksher.

Misa Julian Emily Grey Fortune Henry Aldridge

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Societ Newman Circle Beatrice NASA Gertrude Steiner Montgomery Inard Laum Dansant C. S Mackrel Fromage de Roquefort Jose Villa Coon Vecgines Ralph H. Isham Myrtle Thompson Annie Chou Lillie Pfiefer Maggie Annie Burden Winifred Hill Bolling Edith Tinto Peter MecGire Michael Herbert Edward Cramer Rob McLeod Margharita Ligon Fulton Ala Misses Davidson No Trump! Club Revenue “and Road Commissioner First M. Lorey Campbell Cybur Lumber Effie Soost Ella Packer Blacksher Mobile County William H. Holcombe Irvington Jas. M.king van Antwerp’s Children’s van Antwerp
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