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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1915

Page

2

Women blamed and praised in a social prose chorus

A fragmentary prose piece and society notes discuss women and their roles, blaming various stereotypes while praising home and motherhood. The item shifts to Augusta social life with Miss Coates delivering dances at a season opening ball, and mentions Miss Inez Chaudren's farewell visit hosted by Miss Barton Harrison.

Augusta Chronicle Rompoe Children’s Hospital Augusta Chicago Coates Miss Coates Mr. Whitman Southland Mole

Doctor Says Natonea Tonic Eases Dyspepsia

A doctor endorses Natonea Tonic and Natona Tablets as remedies for dyspepsia. The note urges patients to try the Natonea preparation for digestive relief and associated stomach discomfort.

Dinner and guessing contest mark Dothan gathering

A social evening at the home of Mrs. Harrison featured a guessing contest and a delightful reception. Guests included Miss Chamilron, Dr. P. O. Chaudron, Daisy Simonton, Miss Florrie Malone, Brantley Folmar, and Holt Simonton.

Dr. P Chaudron Harrison Miss Chamilron Daisy’ Simonton Florrie Malone Brantley Folmar Holt Simonton

Mistake Corrected in Needham Bryan Chapter Officers

The Needham Bryan Chapter of the D. A. R. announces corrections to officers. The misnaming occurred with the corresponding secretary position, now listed as Mrs. Steele Partridge. Updated officers include H. T. Inge regent, William Croom vice regent, John Mc Alpine second vice regent, Ben Padgett ding secretary, Mrs. A W Metcalf registrar, Everett Meredith treasurer, Pride Jones historian.

Needham Bryan Steele Partridge Armistead Christian H. T. Inge William Croom John McAlpine Ben Padgetding A. ‘W. Metcalf Everett Meredith Pride Jones

YWCA Gym Exhibit and Barton Academy Basketball Game

The YWCA class will stage an exhibition at Moose Auditorium Monday evening at 6. It features folk dancing and a basketball game between the YWCA team and Barton Academy. Mrs J T Cochrane leads the YWCA team with Mrs A W Metcalf as coach and physi director. Pinkston coaches Barton Academy. crowd is expected to be large and appreciative.

Moose Barton Academy J. T. Cochrane Y. W C. A A. W. Metcalf Pinkston Moose Auditorium

Miss Bessie Custis Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party

Mrs James Custis hosted an eleventh birthday for daughter Bessie on Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Ellen Bride won the girls first prize in a pinning the tie on Buster Brown contest while Owen McAvoy took the boys prize. Myrtle Wilson earned the girls booby prize a tiny doll and Thomas Kaueher the boys booby prize a tiny whistle. Music by Elma Tracey and Lucille Lacey accompanied dancing. The pink and white color scheme showed in all refreshments. Souvenirs were given to guests.

Bessie Custis James Custis Bessie Buster Brown Ellen Bride Jotto Owen McAvoy Myrtle “Wilson Thomas Kaueher Blma Tracey Lucille Lacey Sean

Cromaton Florida Groom Charged in Daughter’s Theft Case

A Cromaton Florida man faces charges amid allegations involving his daughter and ongoing investigations into a February incident. Authorities say the case centers on suspected financial impropriety and family matters under review by local law enforcement.

Engagement Announced Between Miss Bovis and Mr Mosslander

The Pensacola News reports Miss Bovis of Mobile and Mr Mosslander of Millville are engaged. Both have many friends in the region. Mosslander oversees a department at German-American Lumber Company.

Bessie George Edmund Mosslander Mobile Ala Bovis Joel Frater Pensacola Judson University Marion Pensacola News Mosslander

Visitation Alumnae Association Meeting Report

A largely attended Visitation Contivent Alumnae Association meeting was held at the Visitation Convent on Tuesday January 26. Mrs. C P Robinson president read a report from Miss Helen Holbrook at Columbia University New York City and Miss Rosa Lyons chaired the athletic sports committee with praise. A spring field day is planned and officers were elected with Mrs A H порт appointed to member penne Sass and Cc Pp F continuing as president for a sixth term.

Visitation Contivent Alumnae Association Visitation Convent C. P. Robinson Helen Holbrook Columbia University New York City Rosa Lyons A. H Porh Cc. Pp

Social and Hotel Arrivals Highlight Fairhope Visitations

Fairhope Als and Anchorage guests arrive for a busy week, with L Bamek family visiting Sonell and Mrs E Knapp readings at a School Improvement Club social. Notables include Mrs Watkins visiting from New York, Mr and Mrs Tapadore from Ohio, and multiple arrivals at The Inn and Toride Ty Oturray Hotel. Mrs M L Johnson returns from a North trip promoting organic education and speaks in Boston and New York engagements.

Anchorage Watkins Sabe New York Oturray Hotel Tapadore Soeteige Ohio Aynes Richmond Akron Boston George Ma Eigin F. Meyers Tae Va George Kimball Geo A Ernest L Hicago Warren F Philadelia F. Ww. Hanten Hinsdale Til F. S. Dodge Dixon Marie Chism Fairpolsit Ian Robertsdale M. L. Johnson Woman's Club of Cisey Club York City Hope League Greenwich Albert W. Shay Review of Reviews

Marriage and society notes from Montgomery and Mobile events

Local society items list forthcoming weddings and home moves. Edith Michael will wed Dr. Howard Ballé Warren at German Relief Hall. Miss Rebecca and Miss Amelie Hill feature in Montgomery social pages. Guests include Mr. Pollard, Mr. Cash, Miss Davidson, and Miss Smallwood among others as weddings, visits, and travel plans are reported.

Hamilton Wiser Edith Michael Howard Ballle Warren

Doctors Called As Mrs. Pierce Ill In Crichton

Dr M L Goff of Irvington Alabama was summoned Friday to attend Mrs H J Pierce on Item avenue who is seriously ill. The article notes a china dinner winner Mrs J G Hertzer of Madison Alabama and mentions visitors Emery Foimar of Troy Alabama and C P Deming of Evergreen Alabama at the Battle House.

M. L. Goff Irvington Ala H. J. Pierce Item Avenue W. P. Com G. Hertzer Madison Als Emery Foimar Troy C. P. Deming Evergreen Battie House

Reddiford Family Dines at Battle House During Gaye Visit

W H Reddiford and his wife join Mrs F at the Battle House for several days as they attend social engagements centered on the visit of the Gaye entourage.

W. H. Reddiford Battle House Gaye

Social round of visits and travel among Southern households

Mrs. Richard H. Clarke travels from New York to Richmond and Birmingham en route to Mobile to visit daughter Mrs. Carl Seals and later return for the Inge visit. Hon. W. B. Oliver and niece Miss Willie Duncan depart for Washington for ten days of duties. Miss Dora Newman travels to Mobile amid illness in Mobile. Mrs. John C. Anderson heads to Mobile to visit her sister at carnival time. Miss Amelie Hill and Miss Ethel Schwarz travel to Mobile for family visits and upcoming weddings. Miss Inez Chandron of Mobile plans a return visit home after weeks with Dr. P. C. Chandron in Dothan. Mrs. Jack Davis leaves for Mobile then New York to join her mother Mrs. Weil for two weeks and a future move.

Montgomery Esther Rebecca A Mobile Ae Ween Gus Davis Boutagh Street Jack Davia Vis Kaulton Beiderman Mig Amelie Hill Journal Nation Hill Claudia Friedenthal Temple Richard H. Clarke New York Richmond Birmingham Clarke Carl Seals Birmingham Age-Herald Ms. Clarke H. T. Inge W. B. Oliver Willie Duncan Washington Oliver Duncan Tuscaloosa Dora Newman Meyer Lyon Meridian Starce Hess Mobile Scalooga Meridian Misses Cohen Eleventh Street Meridian Dispatch John C. Anderson John W. McAlpine Montgomery Journal Barry Lyons Ethel Schwarz Sadie J. Schwarz New Orleans Daily Miss Schwarz Clifford H. Kern Seventh Street Ethelwatz Mise Inez Chandron P. C. Chandron Dothan Jack Davis Weil Cini

Girls Play Basketball At Moose Hall Tonight

Barton Academy girls basketball team and the YWCA five meet at Moose auditorium at 6 tonight. Admission is free and both fan groups are invited. Gym class members should attend promptly. Referee Mr. Sutton. Miss Pinckston coached the Barton girls and Mrs Metcalf directs the other team.

Moose Hall Barton Academy Young Women’s, Christian Association Moose Auditorium Gym Clags Sutton

Vitalitas praised by Southern druggists in testimonials

Three prominent druggists share their views on Vitalitas noting its rapid popularity in their stores. J. C. Mc Gee of Hunter and McGee in Jackson Mississippi calls it the most popular remedy in thirty years of retail experience and cites daily customer testimonials.

Vitalitas J. C. McGee Hunter & McGee Jackson Miss

Bishop Bratton In Pascagoula Sunday Confirms Classes

Bishop Bratton held confirmation in Pascagoula at St James Chapel and at the Cawthon Hotel. The morning service featured a choir of Mississippi coast singers and confirmed Helen Meriwether Nelson Anna Farnsworth Beast Pickett Arnold Saucier Joseph Walker Huldah Farragut Belles Dail. In the evening three more candidates Mrs Hattie Bel Miss Lillian Vida Leibel Fay Iona Leibel were confirmed. Attendees included B R Smith J W Whatley Lovett of Birmingham and D C Laurin of Meridian.

John Chipman St. Church Helen Meriwether Nelson Anna Farnsworth Beast Pickett Arnold Saucier Joseph Walker Huldah Farragut Belles Dail Cere Bs Lot Mississippi Coast Bishop Bratton - St. James’ Chapel Bellevue Pascagoula Hattiebel Lillian Vida Leibel Fay Iona Leibel

Women in Vienna Endure War Woes and Remedies

In wartime Vienna women aid duties for the endangered, opening homes to wounded officers and soldiers. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments, claiming it can restore regularity, relieve pain, and cure weakness using root and herb ingredients with glycerine and no secrecy. Orders advised by mail from the Invalids' Hotel.

Vienna Austria France England Germany Pierce

Cordial Atmosphere Draws Bank Customers

The City Bank & Trust Company attracts thousands of depositors because its atmosphere is friendly to both new and existing customers. The personal and cordial service makes customers eager to refer friends and encourages self motivated account openings with a welcoming impression established in advance.

The City Bank & Trust Company

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