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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1915

Page

3

Whistler Civic Activities Highlight Charity Society and Fire Dept

The Catholic Female Charity Society renovates property left for orphans by the late Mrs. Keho and anticipates a good tenant. The Whistler fire department clarifies it is a professional unit with steam engine, hose, and standpipe, not a bucket brigade. Community events include an oyster supper at the Crabtrees and a school debate on Lincoln, with Professor Fisher promising more educational activities next week. Local notices cover shop safety, Washington’s Birthday closures, and residents moving houses or welcoming guests.

Whistler Ala Catholic Female Charity Society the Society Keho Whistler Fire Department JL. . Kercher Bert Wicke Jule C.cke T. Ti Crabtree Susie Gladys Mabel Lillian Smith Eshe Math Messia Joe White Frank Flynn Earl Myles Lincoln George Wasmald Wicke Arthur Ge Forest George Ce Sheldt Ae Havi Frank Ten Hanley Richard Been Laura Grace Meyers Susie Clare Jones F. B. Fisher Fisher Mobile Washington John Cleveland W. A. Sea- Burg J. Davis Ager Jitney Auto

Gulf Coast Home Products Show Adds Attractions

The Gulf Coast Home Products Show plans new features to lure visitors through Lent. Exhibits include Barton Academy pupils work, Lenten goods at R Q Harris Grocery, Borden products, fresh coffee, salads, Higgins Candy novelties, hand mirrors for ladies, a Kella stone bungalow finished in Mobilite, farm waterworks displays, Mobile made chairs, auto displays, and a near kitchen cabinet display by William H. Monk Furniture Go. Livestock moved to the Alba building for Sunday viewing.

Gulf Coast George Card Mobile Chamber of Commerce George A. Maloney Mobile County Barton Academy R. Q O. Harris Grocery Co Borden Higgins Candy Co. Booth William H. Monk Alba M. Miller

Bay Minette Plans Road Work and Potatoes Boom

Foley district to start work on roads using a mammoth traction grader next week as rains delay projects. Bay Minette growers report securing full car of good seed Irish potatoes with another on reserve while sweet potato prospects look strong for early markets with large shipments anticipated. creamery plans in Foley aim to milk 250 cows. Local events include a school playlet The College Opening and a Lady Washington tea at the Methodist Church Arcade hall.

Active Improvement League Patrick J. Cooney Foley J. W. Munn Bay Minette Growers and Live Stock Association Clymer Esther de B. Clymer Dyas Ala Mer Giynier Ohio Lagear Jessup Elberta Magnolia Springs Bay Minette School Improvement Association Riday Y Washington Arcade Hall George and Martha Washington

Taxidermist Exhibit Shines At Local Home Show

G F Monroe a Prichard taxidermist and naturalist displays rare birds from all continents at the Alba building Homie Products Show. His latest piece, a wildcat mount from Fish River area, is demonstrated for the P P K Club of Fairhope.

Chamter of Commerce Alba North Royal Street G. F. Monroe Prichard Monroe P. P. K. Club of Fairhope

Town of Chilpa Taken by Carranza Forces

Agua Prieta Mex Feb 20 The town of Chilpa a strategic point in the three day fight is taken by Carranza forces as fed troops retreat leaving their support behind.

Chilpa Carranza Agua Prieta Mex Pice

Mayors and Chief Praise Police for Mardi Gras Conduct

Letters of praise read at day and night roll calls commend Mobile police for excellent management of crowds and traffic during the Mardi Gras parades. The mayor and a former Mobile official lauded officers, noting long hours and the city’s favorable reception in editorials.

Mobile Ala F. W. Crenshaw Esa H. Pillans William D. Mann New York

Antisocialist Speaker To Lecture At Butler House

Boston lecturer David Goldstein opens a Knights of Columbus sponsored talk Tuesday at Butler House auditorium. The council promotes a nationwide lecture movement to defend American institutions and counter anti Catholic bias. The event highlights concerns about church portrayal and social distrust.

David Goldstein Boston Butte House Knights of Cumbus Knights of Columbus Mr. Stein

Arbor Day observance to plant four live oaks in Mobile

Arbor Day activities in Mobile include the planting of four live oak trees on Spring Hill avenue between Dauphin and Scott streets at 4 p m Monday. The event, chaired by Mrs Jas Hagan, is sponsored by the Home Economics Club and Mobile Floral and Horticultural Society with Hardy A Demeranville secretary.

Yor Pillans Spring Hill Avenue Dauphin Scott Streets Home Economics Club Mobile Floral and Horticultural Society Hardy A. Demeranville Demeranville Ryan Place Miss Fonde Minge Thublin Rowley Junior Orchestra Mary Danner Alice Fraser Wetzel Jas. Hagan Home Economic Club Mobile

Mobile County Sunday School Convention Opens Next Thursday

The Mobile County Sunday School Association will hold its annual convention at First Christian Church starting February 25. Officers include ae Weinand presidentDr T H Frazer vice presidentR O Harris chairman and R L Howell secretary treasurer. Leon C Palther and Miss Freda Rose will speak on Sunday school subjects. Five sessions are planned with programs and music announced as under preparation.

Mobile County Sunday School Association First Christian Church Ae. Weinand T. H. Frazer R. O. Harris R. L. Howell Leon C. Palther Alabama Sunday School Association Fred

Marriage Licenses Births and Deaths of the Past Week

The probate court issued marriage licenses for a week ending February 20 naming multiple couples. The death list includes several males and females, with names such as J A Andrews Ed a Kimbrough James Keaveney and Sarah E Shaw among the deceased.

Henry Benjamin Scarliff Lester Farrell Walter W. Smythe Ooen Crivellari James L. Lillian Dorothy Philstrom Don Saeggee Clara Lucius L. Renere Mamie Ashcraft Harry C. Pace Florence M. Donnelly G. W. Skipper Cath—— Gertrude Elis Harbison Lula William Baxter Olivia McCartney Henry Davis Mattie Roxie J. A. Andrews Eda . Kimbrough James Keaveney Keane William H. Barrett Chrysostom Lucy Chauncey W. Bareerie Sarah E. Shaw Gavan M Minnie Lee Johnson Adelix Demuth Mary Elizabeth Em- Fensales Dlettie Evans Bertha Flechnoe

Neil O'Brien Returns with Minstrel Show at Lyric

Prominent minstrel star Neil O'Brien resumes touring with a wholly new program at the Lyric Theatre. The act features a redesigned company, updated scenery, wardrobe, songs, and jokes, and promises fresh stage settings and elaborate scenes inspired by futurist art trends.

Neil O’brien Hodge Mr. O'Brien Performan O’brien Lyric Theatre Oscar F. Hodge

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