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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1915

Page

8

Merry Makers Organize in Whistler

The Merry Makers were organized at Lucile Lyle s home with officers Emma Wright president Pearl Wheeler first vice Frank Laws second vice Frank Williams secretary Susie Jones assistant secretary Lucile Lyle treasurer and Gertrude Smith assistant treasurer. Members include Laura Grace Myers Margaret Flynn Celedia Wright Eugenia Flynn Edna Laws Antoinette Kercher Jesse Gilchrist Agnes Saxon Annie Mae Little Leon Rane John Rane. The next meeting will be Saturday at Edna Laws home. William Mays Promoted, News was received in Whistler.

Merry Makers Lucile Lyle Emma Wright Pearl Wheeler Frank Laws Frank Williams Susie Jones Gertrude Smith The Merry- Makers Laura Grace Myers Margaret Flynn Celedia Wright Eugenia Flynn Edna Laws Antoinette Kercher Jesse Gilchrist

Knowlton's Danderine Promises Dandruff Solution

An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a 25 cent remedy for dandruff, falling hair, and itchy scalp. It claims rapid action within ten minutes and promises soft lustrous hair with no dandruff, no itch, and fuller growth.

Knowlton

Whistler native William Mays promoted to chief bill clerk

William Mays, once The Item's agent in Whistler, has been promoted to chief bill clerk for the Alabama Great Southern railroad in Birmingham. Local readers express congratulations as the town notes his achievement and ongoing community updates.

William Mays Whistler Bill Alabama Great Southern Railroad Birmingham Ala William

Local YMCA Triumph Over University Team in Mobile Match

Mobile defeated the University five with strong shooting from the Cunningham brothers and Martin. Steber Holt and guard Midgett contributed, while Harsh endured an injured face but played on. The game featured clean play, steady passing, and high scoring in the second half for the Mobile squad.

Collens University Mobile Steber Cunningham - Martin Cunningham Brothers Martin Midgett Harsh Holt Selma Detuals Geet Rabat

Jitney Service Begins In Mobile On Government Street

The first Jitneymobile five cent taxicab service started on Government street in Mobile. The seven passenger car runs a continuous loop from Government to Catherine and back, then Royal and St Francis, continuing along Conception to Government. Also notes social news of Miss Miriam Blount debutante party with guests from Georgia and New York.

Mobile Government Street Catherine Royal St. Francis Conception Government Miriam Blount Country Club Gwyn Kavanaugh Staten Island Louise Callaway Macon Pensacola News Elizabeth Candler Savannah Miss Callaway Miss Kavanaugh Carrie Blount Miss Candler Em Turner Merritt Miss Blount Killarney Mrs. Blount Clarence Alvarez W. A. Seabury James Williams Annie Ray Citronelle Rufus Gaston

Mobile Telephone Society Holds Second Social

The Mobile Telephone Society held its second social of the year at the Colonial Room of the Cawthon Hotel with about thirty attendees. Manager C. B. Hervey presided and spoke on keeping telephone secrets heard on hotel lines, noting his honor of connecting phones in every room.

Mobile Telephone Society Cawthon Hotel C. B. Hervey J. D. Andrews G. L. Rathburn Montmery Mobile

Cessna to give river trip for unobstructed view of King

Cessna plans a river trip to provide spectators an open view of King aboard the craft. The event aims to offer a clear line of sight for onlookers along the riverbank.

Cessna King

Excursion Steamer Cessna Prepares for King's Arrival

Felix aboard the Winona notes the Charlies E Cessna will depart the foot of Dauphin street at 11 30 Monday with capacity for a thousand passengers. A seven piece orchestra will provide dancing aboard as the ship convoys the king's flagship to its berth.

Niehoff to Cincinnati Nationals in Trade to Philadelphia

Philadelphia reports that third baseman Niehoff of the Cincinnati Nationals will be traded to Philadelphia in exchange for a yet unspecified return. The move unsettles both clubs as talks continue.

Philadelphia Niehoff Cincinnati Nationals

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