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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
6
The cutter Winona under Captain Landry arrived in Biloxi Monday afternoon to host visitors aboard. The Biloxi Royal Club requested a torpedo boat but the Winona was detailed to the harbor instead.
The Government Street Presbyterian Church hosts a 7 30 p m Wednesday service with supply pastor Rev Charles Hyde delivering a sermon titled The Price. Members and friends are urged to attend.
Open houses at Manassas and Athelstan clubs and Elks Home. K O R German Relief events at 3 and 8:30 p.m. Mardi Gras ball follows the parade. Luncheons at Athelstan Club and after-parade meals. Carnival Ball at Carnival Auditorium. Colonial Dames hold annual meeting as Mrs J G Thomas remains bed-bound.
Mrs Ben B Lindsey wife of the Denver juvenile court judge is confined to a Mercy Hospital room. Friends say she accompanies her husband in caring for numerous juvenile offenders and continues settlement work she pursued in Detroit before marriage.
The secretary and Miss Netta Thompson read treasurer Mrs Northington report while registrar Mrs Winn was read by Miss Lesesue. A purchase of Old Fort Tombigbee called Fort York and later Jones Bluff is planned for site marking. Mrs Hortense A Bartre resigns as president and is named honorary life president. Vice presidents J G Thomas Norman Pitts and J Morgan Smith are reelected. After business, members were invited in.
The dining room showcased blue and yellow dome colors with a buttercup centerpiece and blue hypacynth flowers tied in blue and yellow ribbons. A two course luncheon was served. Visiting dames included Mrs May Kent Fowlkes and Mrs Edna Fowlkes Clay of Selma, Mrs Richard Crambie of New York, and Mrs Judge Waller of Nashville, Tenn., secretary of the Tennessee Chapter.
Minneapolis resident Mrs Joseph Aselin reports two years of illness with side pains and weight loss ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the third bottle with restored strength for housework and invites others to write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
The Manassas Club hosted a noon reception for the queen and her ladies. Emperor Felix, Herman Maschmeyer, and a page procession led a royal tableau with colors, gowns, and floral tributes, including a crown brooch presented to the queen.
The Infant Mystics parade showcased Cleopatra in eight floats and a beautiful street display. A post parade ball prevailed as a local society celebrated with Roman and Egyptian costumes, partners receiving gold Egyptian Winged Shield pins, and a cat emblem in the pit. Committee members listed for Monday at German Relief Hall include J. Marty, J. Glennon, and many locals.
The list includes multiple names led by Thomas M Stevens and C W Soost with others such as A J Staples D W Partridge and J C Van Antwerp. The note indicates a Floor Committee with red badges and masks.
The marriage of Douglas Vass youngest son of H Penrose Vass to Corinne Griffin of Wheeling W Va occurred February 14 at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago. The couple will reside in Wheeling following the ceremony.
The annual Carnival Ball last night at the Elks Home auditorium featured the King and Queen of the Infant Mystics. The event included a throne room stage setting and a midnight procession with both groups sharing honors. Key organizers named include Mims R. Baker as general chairman and numerous reception and floor committees with members from various groups. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gage of California who attended a buffet at General J. H. Whiting’s residence.
An advertisement touts Brownstone as a permanent hair stain that cannot be detected or washed off and guarantees satisfaction or money back. It offers two shades for brown hair and two sizes 25c and 1.00, with a trial size and booklet available for ten cents.
Guests at Mr. and Mrs. Bentor’s hospitality included households of A. W. Brooks W. F. Tebbetts J. C. Bush Jr George Rob inson A. P. Bush C Edward Harrison Ruth Huger Orville Cawthon E C Hughes Gage Woolf Mary Belle Armbrecht Emmie Lou Cawthon Mary berg Edith Delchamps.
The party marked the 13th birthday of little Rena Dora Stone held Saturday afternoon at her home with Washington's Birthday themed decorations in red white and blue. Favors were little champagne bottles and guests included Corinne Little Eshel Blake Agnes Grace Webb Rachel Farrow Maudie.
The Fidelia Club will hold an open event today and this evening. A prior informal dance drew a large crowd and local residents attended.
The YMCA announces the association building is open today for members and visitors. All are welcome to attend and tour the facilities.
Mrs. R. Arnold formerly Aline St. Jol and her small son arrived Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Thomas St. John. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Burke with their daughter Caro Louise are visiting their aunt Mrs. H. B. Webster.
A partial classified ad lists various fabric and lace items with low prices such as Ladies Underwear 50c value Embroidery edging 10c value and assorted laces. It also mentions Men s Ties 50c value and Men s Overalls with unclear context. The text is fragmented and prices are inconsistently presented.
An OCR fragment lists drugs and perfumery with prices and values including aspirin tablets per dozen 14c, Dodson's Liver Tone 50c, Scott's Emulsion 50c, Phenolax Wafers 50c, Lily Cream Soap 25c, Mentholatum 50c, Bay Rum 35c, Beef Wine & Iron 1.00, California Syrup Figs 50c, Wine of Cardus 1.00, Sulphur 10c lb, Gilt Edge Shoe Polish 25c, Jergens Trace Glycerin Liquid Soap 25c, Sodium Phos Effervescent 2d.
Readable ad listing hardware and home goods with prices and values including poultry wire in multiple meshes and heights, smokeless oil heaters, meat choppers, enamel pans, enamelware, iron boards, shovels, and mixing bowls. Items show measurements and per unit pricing, reflecting a general hardware store sale.
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