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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1913

Page

5

Society D A R Attends Brilliant Meeting in Welcome

One of the largest D A R assemblages gathered yesterday at 3 o clock in Scottish Rite cathedral for the Mobile chapter February meeting. The event extended a cordial welcome to eminent guest Mrs C B Bryan of Memphis Tennessee, guest of sister Mrs E S Colston, who gave distinguished remarks as a vice president general of the national organization.

Mobile C. B. Bryan Memphis Tenn Bryan E. S. Colston Admiral Semmes C. S. Shawhan Continental Congress Washington John T. Cochrane J. H. Patterson Richard H. Clarke New York City G. L. Smith McIntosh Thomas St. John Joseph St. G. Tucker Henry Goldthwaite R. F. Gould W. T. McGowin Matthew Brewster Jordan Pensacola Daisy Irwin Clisby C. P. Dumas Robert Pope Cathedral McGowin Shawhan Story Horton New York South Metta Thompson John Harvey Raphael Semmes Francis Clarke Birmingham E. J. Seiders Brooklyn N. Y Gladys Tompkins Mildred Dortch Frances Ruffin Robert Rutherford E. C. Colston Mobile U. D. C D. B. Bryan

Lydia Pinkham ads and local club notices blend in Burlington paper

The page blends testimonials for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming cures for nervous pale weakness and menstrual issues with community notices. It also lists a Tuesday tea club at 11 a.m., Judson College alumni gathering, L U B A Club meeting at the YWCA, and a Frances Willard memorial by the Mobile WCTU at First Christian Church.

Burlington Iowa Lydia E. Pinkham F. M. Euston R. D. No Burlington, Iowa Scanlon Minn Ella Olson 6Th St., Virginia, Minn Frances B. Willard Mobile Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Christian Church Government and Dearborn Streets

Syrup of Figs Promoted Amid Ladies of Mobile Chapter

In a Mobile chapter event, Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Harvey were honored guests with a reception and tea featuring American Beauty roses. The program included recitations and verses, highlighting the Syrup of Figs promotion and cultural cordialities among D A R and U D C members.

Careful Concious Optical Service Specialties Revealed

Careful, Concientious Optical Service highlights KREPTOR LENSES and SHARON MOUNTINGS as a specialty.

Kreptor Sharon

Miss Orton Hosts Honor Guest At Sewing Party

Yesterday Mrs. Robert W. Arnold was honor guest at an informal sewing party hosted by Miss Agnes Orton. Luncheon followed the sewing bee and close friends gave a cordial welcome to the honoree. On Wednesday Mrs. Arnold departs for her home in Waverly Virginia.

Miss Orton Robert W. Arnold Agnes Orton Arnold Waverly

Miss Sharmon's Valentine Party Hosts and Prizes

Miss Marie Sharmon hosted a Valentine party Friday at her sister Mrs. J. T. Schley’s home with three tables of heart game. Miss Stollenwerck won the ladies prize a boutonniere while Romain Baffry took the men’s prize a silver pencil.

Miss Sharmon Marie Sharmon Cupid God J. T. Schley Miss Stollenwerck Romain Baffry

Retreat of Ladies of Charity at Cathedral

The Ladies of Charity retreat will be given by a Vincentian father and begins with Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. Two services daily, morning and afternoon, will be held and all who wish to attend are welcome.

Ladies of Charity Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Merry Fun Makers Meet at White Home

The group gathered Friday February 14 at the White family home. Adelaide Johnston won first prize Irma Meyer second prize Cecile Sherman consolation prize. Ices cakes and candy were served. Attendees included Adelaide Johnston Cecile Sherman Irma Meyer Agnes Sherman Anita Meyer Sadie Simmons Katherine Robertson Anice Murray Lillian and May Marie White. Next meeting set for Friday at Adelaide Johnston s home 2118 S Claiborne.

Merry Fun Makers Lillian May Marie White Adelaide Johnston Irma Meyer Cecile Sherman Agnes Sherman Anita Meyer Sadie Simmons Katiine Robertson Anice Murray Fun Makers

Yancy Davis Faces Murder Trial in Selma Court

Special to The Item. Selma Alabama February 18 Judge Armstead Brown presiding as Judge Mabry faltered ill. Yancy Davis and his son Millard Davis stand indicted for the December 22 killing near the Lowndes county line. Over 100 witnesses expected as jury filled today and court adjourned for the night. Davis is a Lowndes county resident.

Selma Ala Armstead Brown Montgomery J. W. Mabry Brown Yancy Davis Millard Davis Lowndes County

Desperate Negro Held for Trial at Bay Minette

Wheeler Cobb, a Negro sought since 1909 for shooting another man in northern Baldwin County, was captured at Grove Hill and jailed in Bay Minette. He will be tried at the Baldwin circuit court spring term, convening in March.

Bay Minette Ala Wheeler Cobb Grove Hill Cobb Baldwin Circuit Court

J P Morgan Improves Health From Cairo Cable

J P Morgan shows further health improvement according to a cablegram he sent from Cairo to his son J P Morgan Jr. The report confirms continued recovery and better condition for the financier as of February 18.

J. P. Morgan Associated Press New York J.P. Morgan Cairo Egypt J. P. Morgan, Jr

Becke Australian Sailor-novelist Dies in Sydney

George Becke, noted Australian sailor and novelist, dies in Sydney at age 65 on February 18. Born in Australia, he gained fame for seafaring tales and literary work. His passing closes a career shaped by maritime experience and storytelling.

Sydney B.W George Ee ‘Becke

Foresight Stop Gap to Household Waste

Ada Patterson portrays Mrs. Palmer who argues for prudent household budgeting. She urges moving from big cities, teaching girls to cook and sew, living within income, and buying clothes out of season. She stresses foresight in home management and cautions on food overspending and auto debt.

Austin Norman ‘Palmer Riverside Drive New York Middle West Mrs. Palmer

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Mrs. Bryan Lydia E. Pinkhar Judson College Battle House L. U. B. A. Club California A. N. Maumenee Optometris Optician Dauphin Street Cyphers South Royal Street Maine van Antwerp A. F. Rockwell Optometrist and Manufacturing N. Conception ST Hart Brewster Varina Gould Auburn Gulf City Mrs. W. B. Airey Marshall, Tex Mr. Airey Ada Patterson Austin N. Palmer
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