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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1914
Page
6
William Cheney Ellis a Cincinnati leather merchant pleads not guilty to a murder charge over the death of his wife last October. He appeared calm and consulted with counsel during juror motions as the trial began.
An old Maull Bros advertisement in St. Louis promotes Faust Spaghetti as a hot, pantry friendly meal. It touts cheaper meat alternatives, easy serving with bread and butter, and a recipe book offer.
One of the week’s brightest affairs unfolded at the Battle House Auditorium last night as the Bachelors entertained with a carnival german. The hall opened with a tableau and a throne room scene, with Mr. T. D. Nettles Jr. leading the event and crowning Miss Celie Webb.
Miss Webb crowned queen for the second time this week as debutantes danced with knights and new court figures amid purple decor. Mr Nettles and Miss Webb led the march. seventy couples attended with committees listed. Mrs Haas hosted Miss Stella Block of New York for a carnival colored ball with jonquils and violets, assisted by Mrs Leon Brown and others. guests included Miss Block’s relatives from Selma and Atlanta and visitors from Houston and New York. Midnight plate supper followed dancing.
Mrs. E. B. Ligon hosted a stylish cabaret dinner at her home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. C Edward Harrison returning from their bridal journey. Pink roses and azaleas decorated, with guests including Mrs. W. A. Terrill of Memphis and many local social figures.
Mrs. William N. Hunter hosted a 3 pm bridge party with Richmond roses as decor. First prize went to Mrs. Perrin Bestor for a silver vanity box and Mrs. T. L. Moore won a library table set after the cut. A two course luncheon followed. Also, No Trump Card Club met at 1 pm with luncheon. prizes went to Mrs. F. O. Rhen and Miss Marie Webb.
The Electra Semmes Colson Chapter of the U D C held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. R F Gould's residence. Red and white carnations and Richmond roses decorated the room. The program included a Scottish Tone Picture read by Mrs W S Pugh with Miss Inez Chaudron pianist, biographs of notable figures, vocal solo by Mrs Radebaugh, a paper on The Confederate Government by Mrs Louis Se Wall, and a battle of Tuscumbia data presented by Mrs W S Pugh. Visitor Mrs Hyde of Tennessee spoke on the Alabama Memorial Room in Richmond. Refreshments by Miss Gladys Gould and Miss Elizabeth Hobart closed the meeting.
Mrs M Rosenbaum entertained the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club yesterday at 3 o clock with substitutes including Mrs Arthur Eppstein of Denver Mrs Fox of Atlanta and Miss Klein. Mrs S G Neuberger won the high score and received a hand embroidered guest towel. Refreshments followed.
A large audience gathered yesterday morning at 11 o’clock in the Scottish Rite Cathedral for a Clara Schumann Club meeting. The program focused on Beethoven with a resume on the life of Beethoven as the featured subject.
A Pensacola area note recalls a Me girl who suffered indigestion from overwork irregular meals and improper food until she tried Grape Nuts. She found it appetizing and easy to eat and later incorporated Postum. She regained health and strength and credits the cereal with her recovery. The article also lists a concert program and social notices from the Pensacola Exchange.
In a city store the Ladies Hats priced at $6.00 are cut to $1.00 with the Mitchell stamp noted. The shop promises smaller profits than rivals and highlights dresses and waists in silks and cottons as part of the ECONOMY sale.
Promotes Knowlton's Dandeline, claiming dandruff removal in ten minutes and scalp relief. Says after weeks use hair becomes new, soft, lustrous and abundant with a 25 cent bottle from drug stores. Includes vivid testimonials on drying, thinning and faded hair improving with Danderine application.
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