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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1913

Page

5

Parliaments and social clubs mark Lenten season in Mobile

In Mobile the Episcopal and Catholic churches host study circles sewing societies and tea gatherings during Lent. Mrs Erwin Craighead led yesterday's parliamentary class at Arden her suburban home praised for its views. Local leaders Mrs Shaw Han and Mrs Hagan are highlighted for their strong parliamentarian skills.

Mobile Erwin Craighead Arden Lafayette Street St. Stephens Road C. 3. Shawhan James Hagan Clara Schumann Club Shakespeare Club Craighead Morgan Smith Birmingham South

Cooking Classes Demonstrate Fireless Cooker Demonstration

Mobilians attend the long established cooking classes led by Miss Hall of the Hobile Gas Company. Next week Mrs. R C Judd will give a fireless cooker demonstration inviting cooks or individuals to attend.

Miss Hall Hobile Gas Company R. C. Judd

Sewing Bees Among Neighbors Across White Communities

Residents host morning sewing bees with friends joining in needlework sessions and informal lunches served afterward, reflecting communal gatherings at home.

Mrs Crosby Hosts Pleasant Sewing Circle at Home

One of the most pleasant needlework parties occurred yesterday at Mrs Raymond Crosby s home. She entertained the Little Sewing Circle at 11 a m. Two visiting girls joined the hostesses guests Miss Louise Green of Perryville Kentucky and Miss Susie Barnes of Andalusia Alabama with Mrs Arthur Bailey and Mrs William H Tucker.

Crosby Raymond Crosby Louise Green Perryville Susie Barnes Andalusia Ala Arthur Bailey William H. Tucker

Caution for Health and Outdoor Learning Advice

Advice warns to value time outdoors for health and warns against lawsuits. Those born today may feel melancholy and prone to fanciful ideas without cheerfulness and activity. Warns against overstudying due to weak eyes, suggesting outdoor teaching.

Theatre Party at the Lyric Delights Local Guests

The Lyric featured Sunny Side of Broadway with Mrs. Bessie Woolfolk Peters brother’s work drawing a large audience. A formal reception followed the performance for Mrs. Peters and her theatre party including Mrs. Penrose Vass Amelia Woolfolk Peters Lonnie Lyons Vass Mrs. E P Bowie and Mr and Mrs H L Mc Clelland.

the Lyric Broadway Bessie Woolfolk Peters The Lyric

Secret sessions fuel Card Club chatter this Lent

Card clubs report secret sessions this week with plans for more through Lent amid the forty days of sackcloth and ashes. Mrs Claud A Grayson hosts sister Mrs Egerton Harris of Atlanta as guest since Mardi Gras. Harris will visit Mrs Ernest Ladd then Mrs EB Maumenee.

Claud A. Grayson Egerton Harris Atlanta Peaverciy Harris Ernest Ladd EB. A. Maumenee

Travels Of Local Families To Far West And South

Mr and Mrs J H Wilson and niece Clara Martin leave for a several week tour visiting Yosemite Coronado country and return via Los Angeles and the flower land of the far southwest. Mr and Mrs N E Turner with their daughter and son return to Vinegar Bend after a carnival stay in Mobile. Mrs Garth and Mrs Winston Garth of Huntsville return home after visiting Dr and Mrs Marion Inge.

J. H. Wilson Clara Martin Yosemite Country Coronado Country Los Angeles Flower Land Southwest N. E. Turner Mobile Vinegar Bend Garth Winston Garth Huntsville Marion Inge

Compliment to Mrs Harris with Valentine Luncheon

Saturday Mrs Ernest Ladd will compliment her guest Mrs Egerton Harris of Atlanta with a valentine luncheon at the Cawthon Hotel at 1 o'clock.

Harris Ernest Ladd Egerton Harris Atlanta Valentine Cawthon Hotel

St Valentine Archery Party At Mrs Hamiltons Spring Hill Home

A St Valentine archery party hosted by Mrs. Gaillard Hamilton at Spring Hill featured Misses Sarah Byrn Ida Lee Richardson Catherine Brooks amid jasmine roses and viols. Isabel Goldsby won the center heart score and Cupid picture prize. Malissa Parham received a bow and arrow consolation.

St. Valentine’s St. Valentine's Gaillard Hamilton Spring Hill Sarah Byrn Ida Lee Richardson Murfreesboro Tenn Catherine Brooks Sewanee Isabel Goldsby Cupid Malissa Parham Valentine St. Valentine Dan Cupid

Hyomei inhalation treatment for throat and nose relief

A series of tests extols HYOMEI vapor for catarrh coughs colds and sore throat using half a teaspoon in hot water. Breathe the medicated vapor, soothe inflamed membranes stop discharge and promote healing. Sold with money back guarantee. 50 cents for a bottle and $1 for complete outfit plus mail orders from Booths Hyomei Co and Van Antwerp Drug Co.

Booth Hyomei Co Buffalo van Antwerp Drug Co

Carnival Guests Visit and Return Home

Mrs. Elijah S. Beasley traveled to Montgomery after visiting her mother during carnival time and will visit her daughter there before returning to Milton Florida. Mrs. George McCrary of Gulfport, guest of Mrs. J. M. Wilkins in Spring Hill, returned home yesterday. Mr. Howell Jones of Lucedale was en route home from New Orleans. Celestine Hirscher and Belle Berlin of Pensacola attended the Continental Mystic Crewe ball amid Mobile carnival festivities.

Howell Jones Lucedale New Orleans Celestine Hirscher Belle Berlin Pensacola Crewe Mobile Elijah S. Beasley Montgomery J. P. Stallworth Milton Fla George McCrary Gulfport J. M. Wilkins Spring Hill

Citronelle Mayor Dispute Heads to Supreme Court

Demurrers to the mandamus proceedings in the Blish versus Thomas case were sustained by Judge Browne in the circuit court. The suit, seeking to determine who is the legally elected mayor of Citronelle, now proceeds to the Alabama Supreme Court.

M. B. Blish C. W. Thomas Citronelle Samuel L. Browne Circuit Court Mobile Supreme Court D. H. Edington Mr. Blish Citronell Law and Equity Court Thomas Blish

Season of the year brings mothers worry over child colds

This period sees many mothers concerned that frequent colds weaken lungs and lower vitality, potentially leading to serious illnesses. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is touted as a safe pleasant cure and is sold by all dealers.

Taft Signals Mexico Intervention If Americans Are Harmed

President Taft told advisers only a direct attack on Americans would trigger congressional intervention. He warned a fast expeditionary show of force from Vera Cruz and Tampico could precede a troop push to Mexico City if congress is out of session. The plan echoes past actions in China and Nicaragua with the legation guard concept.

Associated Press Washington Taft Congress Mexico Madero Mr. Taft Vera Cruz Tampico Mexico City Legation China Nicaragua United States Pekin Knox

Pushing the M. P. Railroad Construction Forward

Rail laying on the Memphis and Pensacola Railroad will begin within three weeks after New York promoters placed a large shipment order. A contract for nearly two million crossties was signed. About ten miles of roadbed have been graded from Pensacola and rail laying will start here. More teams will be added to speed grading as engineers advance northwest of the graders.

Pensacola, Fla Memphis and Pensacola New York

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