Carnival Ball Preparations Ignite Mobile Mardi Gras
Mobile society pages detail Carnival events on February 23 1914 with Elks Carnival Ball at Elks Home and Infant Mystics parade followed by German Relief Ball at Civic venues. Notices list committees, receptions, and hostesses including Mrs Perrin Bestor Mrs Gage of California and Mrs Webb along with social engagements across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrin Bestor
Gage
Cali
Mims R. Baker
C. W. Soos
Charles B. Hervey
Jacob Db. Bloch
A. Danne
Lat J. Lyona
H. H. Wefel
James Gibboney
E. D. Pepper
Frank Matlock
T. K. Jackson
C. D. Willoughby
A. B. Maumenee
Francis J. Inge
J. W. Goldaby
D. P. Bestor, Jr
Laz Schwarz
Albert P. Bush
S. 8B. Chamberlain
Monroe WD. Bloc
James J. Quill
B. Gup
Frank Green
Dr. C, FE. Farish
D. P. Alston
E. Roy Albright
I. M
Mystics
J. L. Marty
Badger
J. K. Glennon
Pat J. Lyons
Harry Pillans
Price Williams, Jr
J. Buck
Henry A. Hall
W. D. Harrigan
J. T. Cochran
Horace Turner
F. I. Thompson
G. L. Smith
B . Kirkbride
J. C. O'Connell
W. E. P. Wilson
J. J. Bilacksher
Charles A. Cunningham
Dr. A. Festorazzi
A. Hubbard
M. J. McDermott
G. M. Luce
George A. Stone
A. &. Lyons
J. H. Wilson
Bart B. Chamberlain
William H. Monk
Jr. Society Committee
D. R. Dunlap
A. P. Bush
Jex H. Luce
B. F. Ladd
H. H. Patterson
Thomas M. Stevens
C. W. Soost
A. L. Staples
Mark Lyons
William DeMolly
D. W. Partridge
Mat Mahorer
J. C. van Antwerp
BE. J. Gower
H. T. Hartwell
James H. Glennon
Charlies B. Hervey
W. C. Lott
C. C. Mechem
EF. H. Percy
J. M. Ponder
M. O. Discher
W. F. Walsh
Annual Meeting of Colonial Dames Held at Mrs J G Home
The annual Colonial Dames meeting was held with first vice president Mrs J G presiding at 800 Government Street. Attendees gathered for the stated agenda at 11 o clock.
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Colonial Dames
The
Colonial
J. G
Government Street
Open House at the Y M C A for members and guests
The Y M C A will hold an open house today inviting members and friends plus visitors to attend. The event welcomes all in a cordial manner at the YMCA facilities.
Society Tea Honors North Carolina Visitors
Mrs. W. B. Pope entertained yesterday afternoon with a tea for three North Carolina guests Miss Re Michie of Durham Miss Lucy Stokes of Durham and Miss Georgia Rankin of Asheville. Invitations welcomed the society belles and the guests gladly accepted. The home featured carnival colors in décor with assistance from Miss Selby of Maryland and Miss Olivia McCreay of Evergreen. Serving refreshments were by Miss Elizabeth Heaks and Miss Georgia Higley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Pope
North Carolina
Re- Michie
Durham
Lucy Stokes
Georgia Rankin
Asheville
Pope
the Selby
Maryland
Local Reception for Miss Marion Simon and Jack Mann
An informal afternoon reception at the Simon home welcomed carnival visitor Jack Mann of Houston, Texas and celebrated the engagement of Miss Marion Simon. Miss Marcelle Weil of Houston assisted with hosting as a house guest.
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Marion Simon
Jack Mann
Houston
Texas
Mann
Simon
Mr. Mann
Marcelle Weil
Informal At Home Event Hosted by Rosen Sisters
Mrs Rosen and Miss Aline Rosen invite friends to an informal at home gathering on Wednesdays. The event aims to socialize and connect with acquaintances in a casual setting hosted at their residence.
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8. Rosen
Aline Rosen
Lieutenant Howell Hosts Dinner Aboard the Winona
Lieutenant Howell and Mrs. Howell entertained guests aboard the Winona on Friday evening in honor of Mrs. W. B. Pope’s visitors from North Carolina Miss Rebecca Michie Miss Lucy Stokes of Durham and Miss Georgia Rankin of Asheville The table featured Richmond Toses and ferns Other attendees included Lieutenant Gagger Mr Witten Linning and Mr and Mrs EB H Bixler Jr The party later attended the Athelstan club carnival ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Winona
W. B. Pope
North Carolina
Rebecca Michie
Lucy Stokes
Durham
Georgia Rankin
Asheville
Richmond
Ferns
Gagger
Witten
Linning
EB. H. Bixler
Athelstan Club
Social Bridge Party Honors Mrs Dunlap in Mobile
Mrs L L Duggar hosted a Friday bridge gathering for Mrs Robert Dunlap now residing in Georgia. Prizes at each table were small Japanese trays won by Mrs Wright Smith Mrs T B Crossland and Mrs Brown Dawson. Mrs Dunlap received a hand embroidered guest towel and a luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brown
Robert Dunlap
Georgia
Mobile
L. L. Duggar
Dunlap
Wright Smith
T. B.crossland
Brown Dawson
Mobile social notes recount visits from Lafayette and New Orleans
Miss Margharita Ligon and Miss Bond with Mrs. William J. Cole of Lafayette Ind returned to Mobile after attending the French opera in New Orleans to see Pavlova. Carnival guests include Misses Montgomery Inge and Hern don Inge, children of Mr and Mrs Z M P Inge, plus Miss Alberta Overstreet visiting Mrs DEC.
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Margharita Ligon
Bond
William J. Cole
Lafayette
Ind
Ligon
Mobile
New Orleans
Pavlova
Montgomery Inge
Herndon Inge
Z. M. P. Inge
Alberta Overstreet
Dec
Single Tax Leader Joseph Fels Dies in Philadelphia
Joseph Fels, 61, millionaire soap maker and single tax advocate, died of pneumonia at his Philadelphia home. A major donor to single tax causes in the U S and abroad, he backed Arden and Fair Hope colonies and spent years promoting Henry George ideas through lectures and writing. He left a widow and seven siblings, and his work continued to influence colonies and supporters after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Joseph Fels
Fels
Great Britain
England
London
Henry George
Fairhope
Denmark
Germany
Spain
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
America
Arden Colony
Delaware
Fair Hope
Mobile
Ala
Virginia
Mr. Fels
Halifax Court House
Baltimore
New York
Stouts Host Visitors On City Launch Ride
Mr and Mrs Stouts complimented three visiting girls Miss Rebecca Michie Miss Lucy Stokes of Durham and Miss Georgia Rankin of Asheville N C by a river trip yesterday afternoon. The party later boarded the Winona and were cheerfully entertained by the officers before returning.
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Henry Stouts
Rebecca Michie
Lucy Stokes
Durham
N. C
Georgia Rankin
Asheville
Miss Smith
Hale
Wilson
Milton
Klapper
Pope
M. Higley
Notable visits and engagements among Mobile residents
Personal mentions report Dr. Alfred G. Moses accepting an invitation to attend a new Jewish Temple in Pove Birmingham on March 6 7 8. Birmingham figure Jacob Burger visits Mobile for the carnival while Estelle Crim Bettie Crim visit their aunt Mrs. Jake Markstein on St Michael Street for the carnival. Thomas R East former Mobilian tours his mother in law Mrs. Mallory Conti Street and Eastburn now heads a Shreveport bindery. Mrs Charles Hy Duan nee Hester Farmer and her sister, former Gulf residents, are Carnival visitors in Mobile with relatives and friends.
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Alfred G. Moses
Birmingham
Estelle
Bettie Crim
Fairford, Ala
Jake Markstein
St. Michael Street
Thomas R. East
Iities City
Mallory
Conti Street
Mr. Eastburn
Shreveport
Charles Hy Duan
Hester Farmer
Tittle ¢ Htér
Gulf
Mobile
Cruiser New Orleans Leaves for Unknown Destination
Associated Press reports Washington on February 23 notes the cruiser New Orleans has departed amid unclear destination details, with officials providing minimal comment on the move.
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Associated Press
Washington
New Orleans
Destroyers Gun Salute Honoring Washington Birthday
Eleven naval destroyers in Mobile were dressed for the holiday. At noon the torpedo boat destroyers Monaghan Sterett and Terry fired twenty one three inch guns in salute. Norwegian and other vessels also flew flags from bow to stern.
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George Washington
Mobile
Washington
Monaghan
Sterett
Terry
Counsel for Defense in Murder Case Offered Bribe
Chicago February 23. William C Ellis Cincinnati leather merchant killed his wife in a city hotel last October. George Remus, defense counsel, charged with attempted bribery saying he was offered 1000 dollars to coax a guilty plea to avoid a jealousy based insanity defense. Remus named the accuser and two witnesses and said he would prove the matter in court.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William C. Ellis
Cincinnati
Ellis
George Remus
Remus
Elis
White House Bride Miss Wilson Poised for Next Milestone
A report from the White House indicates Miss Wilson, prominent figure in ceremonial circles, is identified as the likely next bride connected to official events. Her anticipated marriage signals continued public prominence and media interest around the First Family circle.
Daughter of the President Rumored Engagement to Fisher
The daughter of the president is linked to an engagement rumor with Boyd Fisher, a New York settlement worker, sparking social chatter about a forthcoming marriage.
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Boyd Fisher
New York
Negro Pickpocket Arrested in Selma
John Myree of Selma Alabama was arrested Monday morning by Officers Ludlow and Ernest New on suspicion of pickpocketing a pedestrian. He is charged with dangerous and suspicious character based on the alleged pocket.
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John Myree
Selma
Ala
Ludlow
Ernest New
O Neal May Call Comer to Testify in Lacy Trial
Governor O Nea l will ask former Governor Comer for names of persons alleged by Lacy to have divided loot behind the capitol. Officials prepare for Theo Lacy trial as Comer may be summoned to testify with state detectives and clerks gathering records and data.
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Montgomery
Ala
O'Neal
B. B. Comer
Theocy
Com
Bessemer
O’né
Lacy
Comer
Theo. Lacy
Sta
Frank
White
Cial
Birmingham
H. Y. Brooke
Frank V. Yvans
Washington
Lac
State Convict Department
Tranquility Reported in Cape Haitian City
Washington Feb 23 Commander Bierer of the gunboat Wheeling reports complete tranquility at Cape Haitian and says he has withdrawn guards ashore. Zamor’s forces still occupy the city and have sent troops south to capture Theodore, the leader. Captain Russell on the battleship South Carolina at Port au Prince reports the cruiser Conde has returned.
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Washington
Bierer
Wheeling
Cape Haitien
Zamor
Theodore
Russell
South Carolina
Port Au Prince
Conde
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Manassas Club
Emat
Elks
Fi- Club
Miss Stone
Mrs. Webb
Willie Stone
W. P. Webb
Bradford Saisk
C. P. Robinson
Webb
Missa Stone
H. P. Cole
John Mitchell
Daniel Wheeler
Bradford Lusk
E. W. Faith
Claude A. Grayson
Wyerton Harris
Lucy Bowen
H. T. Harris
Grayson
Wm. Bringhurst
Ernest Ladd
Sallie Laughinghouse
Gurley
William Ezelle
John M. Ladd
B. B. Radcliff
J. Blocker Thornton
Marie Webb
EB. M. Bailey
Inge
John R. Shearer
Daniell McNeill
Harmon
Jacksonville
Fla
B. F. du Bois
Feyaillard
Susie Gail
Perdue Hill
John Hobart
Bella Smith
North
Conception Street
Mrs. S. Landauer
Mrs
Harry Haverman
Mollie King
Omaha, Neb
Kate Dade
Battles
Lovie McKinstry
Mrs. Matthew Brewster
Mrs. Rogers
Miss Rogers
Mrs. Palfrey
Kittie Dillard
Chattanooga
Tenn
Miss Dillard
W. Hieushman
P. M. Smith
Church Street
Marie Clifton
Greer
Hilda Broadwood
Gabriella Barrett
Boyle
Marguerite Festorazzi
Miss Michie
Miss Stokes
Miss Rankin
Bridge Party
Mable Goode
Mrs. A. Hip
Momus
H. Blackman
Kirsha
Asher
Besrog
Miss Imens
George Bauer
Brad Bauer
Morris M
N. Conception Street
Hatik
Pai
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Fairhope Colony
Jacob Burger
Alabama Odd Fellows
Supreme Lodge
Miss Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Negro
Gomer
Kid Dietrich
Billie Eastman
Jack Dillon
ED. Harrington
Guarantee Optical Co
North Royal ST
Empire Theatre
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