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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1913

Page

5

Paris Hostel and Mobile Bridge Socials Highlight Charity

The article notes Madame Bames and a Paris hostel serving American girls with lectures receptions and tea gatherings in the Quartier Latin. It also reports informal bridge parties in Mobile hosted by Mrs. Inija Bixler Sawyer, awarding prizes to top players and planning a future event for Miss Florence Harding of Middleton, New York.

Madame Bames Paris Bay Gwen Mildred Weeley Atlanta Emma Falls Boston Sydney Robbins Worthington Adelee Downing Brewich and Boulevard St. Michel Inija Bixler Sawyer Perrin Bestor C. A. Cunningham

Sewing Circle Meeting With Mrs. Carter

Yesterday's lull gave way to a busy sewing circle with needlework, spend-the-day gatherings, and bridge. Mrs. W A Carter hosted with guests Mrs Cobb Nichols Miss Carrie Brannon and Mrs William Deegan joining members for a pleasant social with decorative sweet peas and ferns.

Sewing Circle W. A. Carter Cobb Nichols Carrie Brannon William Deegan

If this is Your Birthday

Forecast notes distractions may impair judgment and present a dilemma. Journeys or removals appear unlikely. Those born today will make friends with clever, accomplished people and strive to match them if guided. Do not tolerate indolence. date February 28 is noted.

The Spot Care Forgot Offers Fresh Fish and Deli Fare

Small Bon Secours on shell Little Neck Clams Mussels Russian Caviar Anchovies Clam Bouillon Clam Chowder Green Sea Turtle Fresh Roe Shad Pompano Spanish Mackerel Striped Sea Bass Halibui Finnan Haddie Yarmouth Bloaters Pickled Salmon Marinated Herring Lobster Sandwiches Filet of Fresh Mackerel Jardiniere Tuna Fish Salad Norwegian Fish Salad Pate de foie Gras Eggs and Vegetables direct from the Hervey Farm Fruits and Ices French Pastry Music and a happy environment at The Spot Care Forgot Where Life Lives.

Hervey Farm

Lunch Event Described as Appetizing and Social

The report notes a lunch event where attendees enjoyed a savory meal followed by a social period. The description highlights the appetizing spread and the convivial atmosphere among the guests.

Sewing School Meeting Set for Tomorrow Morning

A Sewing School session is scheduled at 10 30 tomorrow morning at the Settlement Home for attendees to join a morning meeting and activity.

Leinkauf School Improvement Association to Host China Shower

The Leinkauf School Improvement Association plans a china shower this afternoon from 4 to 6 at the school. The event is described as one of much interest for attendees and supporters.

Leinkauf School Improvement Association

Quiet Home Wedding at the Lambert Residence

Mrs Lillie B. Gresham and Emer Earl McFadden wed at 2 30 yesterday at 1054 Center Street the ceremony led by Rev Dr W P Hines of Dauphin Way Baptist. The bride wore blue silk and Richmond roses. couple leaves on the 4 19 train for a coastal wedding trip before returning to Mobile.

Robert A. Lambert Center Street Lillie B. Gresham Emer Earl McFadden W. P. Hines Dauphin Way Baptist Church Richmond Mrs. McFadden Mobile

Dances and Music Highlight Mobile Social Evening

The piece describes a Mobile social event featuring dances influenced by beaux arts and performances by Edith Deaderick and Garnett with y w c a leads. Guests include Mrs Hagan and a reception committee. Prof and Mrs Derthick of Chicago attended and praised the concert.

Edith Deaderick Clarksville,Tenn Garnett Russia Italy Ireland Hungary James Hagan Horton Miss McMillan Mrs. Burkett Miss Lichtbach Miss Russel Miss Walsh

Alabama Supports Mrs Bryan for D A R Presidency

In April the D A R congress in Washington will decide the president general with Mrs C B Bryan of Tennessee favored by Alabama delegates. Supporters of Mrs Horton and Mrs Story of New York flood the nation with appeals while Mobile and other chapters back Bryan based on her lineage from Admiral Semmes and her poised leadership.

D. A. R. Congress Washington Alabama C. B. Bryan Tennessee Horton Story New York United States Mobile Birmingham Bryan

Clara Schumann Club Hosts Brilliant Spring Recital

A spring afternoon concert by the Clara Schumann club drew about two hundred in a large hall. The program featured Danse Macabre, Gypsy Dance, Chopin Rondo, Invitation to the Dance, Folk Dances, Sunlight Waltz, and a Minuet with piano accompaniment by several noted artists.

Clara Schumann Club Danse Maccabre Saint Saens Joseph Sands Janie Summersell Cottrell Lichtbach

Children’s Story Hour at YMCA Auditorium

The regular Saturday story hour will hold an announced session tomorrow at 4 o clock in the YMCA auditorium. Mrs. T. A. Page will tell fairy and folklore tales and Mrs. Sydney Robbins will share travel memories for the children.

T. A. Page Sydney Robbins

Olsen Engagement Is Announced For Bertha Olsen

Captain and Mrs Peters K Olsen of Mobile announce the engagement of their daughter Bertha Belle Olsen to Frederick Harold Siegel of Miami in June. The bride elect is admired for her charming personality after ten months here. Siegel is a prominent Miami merchant with a promising future.

Peter K. Olsen Mobile Ala Bertha Belle Olsen Frederick Harold Siegel Siegel Miami Fla

Dr King’s New Discovery Relieves Coughs

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for throat and lung relief. It claims soothing irritated throat stops chronic coughing and hacking cough and relieves tickling sensations. Sold at all druggists with a single-use recommendation.

Dr. King

New Quarters for Herrick in Paris Lease

Ambassador Herrick has been authorized to lease new offices for the American embassy at No. 15 Rue Challiot. The new offices are in a better location and more commodious than the chancellery in the Avenue Kl ber.

Herrick Associated Press Paris Ambassador Herrick Rue Challiot Avenue Kieber

Wilson Escapes A Train Wreck In Philadelphia

President-elect Wilson narrowly avoided a train wreck on his Princeton to Philadelphia journey when a broken rail halted his train near Tacony. The delay lasted about 40 minutes as workers replaced the rail and trains passed on alternate tracks. Wilson then hurried to his dentist, planning a quick one and a half hour visit before a trip to New York to see a friend.

Associated Press Philadelphia Wilson Princeton Pennsylvania Railroad Tacony Mr. Wilson New York

Powerful concerns said to control sugar industry routing

The Interstate Commerce Commission says a few powerful concerns control sugar routing, leveraging rates to their advantage. The decision notes Cincinnati to Knoxville and Chattanooga rates were too high versus New York Philadelphia Baltimore and New Orleans. It implies roads would cut rates to match competing markets without an order.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Cincinnati Knoxville Chattanooga New York Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans Commission

Taft Prepares Veto Message On Webb Liquor Bill

President Taft plans to veto the Webb bill prohibiting illegal liquor transport to dry states. He cut cabinet meeting to one hour to finish the veto message before Congress adjourns. Attorneys General and cabinet members expect the bill unconstitutional.

Associated Press Washington Taft White House Webb House of Representatives Wickersham Senate House

Senator Cullom Blocks Poindexter Measure

Senate vote follows Cullom suggestion to send the resolution to the foreign relations committee. Poindexter warned the move would doom the proposal to dead status as Fall prepared to speak on the measure tomorrow. President Taft's Mexican policy was the underlying issue in the debate.

Associated Press Washington Poindexter Senate Taft Mexico Senator Cullom Foreign Relations Committee Ing Cullom Fall

Rescue of Three Miner Survivors at Pittsylville Mine

Three coal miners trapped near Mahanoy City were rescued early today after a creek breached the mine wall and swept five men into danger. Two escaped to safety. the others remained imprisoned as rescuers worked in freezing conditions.

Associated Press Pittsyville Mahanoy City

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