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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
3
A club honors a gifted musician with district presidency and lists appointments in the Shakespeare Club. A federation communication on child labor law prompts the appointment of Mrs Hans Curiel and Mrs Howard Walker to meet legislators about the bill.
Two favorable testimonials for Vitalitas from F. B. Esslair of 312 Tur Street Memphis and Stephen Touart of 1070 Spring Hill Avenue Mobile praise relief from indigestion stomach and kidney troubles. The ad touts Vitalitas as a natural remedy for stomach liver kidneys bowels and blood with samples at Sutton's drug store.
Players discuss strategy and rules in a lively exchange about cards and games. Mentions include finesses, spades, Royales, Nullos, and a temptation to return to plain whist.
The Clara Schumann Club held a Monday business meeting with large attendance as plans dominated the session for its January 20 birthday celebration. The program includes the club’s first act and Mrs. Eilenberg of Montgomery for the second, with a reception in the Cawthon assembly room preceding the entertainment.
Mrs Paul Danner a charming member of the young married set will entertain at a tea Wednesday from 5 to 7 oclock. The guests of honor are Miss Marguerite Nabors of Birmingham and Miss Inez Ellis of New Orleans. The guest list includes debutantes and visitors.
Miss Augusta Searcy sister of Mrs. John T. Cochran e will be her guest at the Cochranes Government Street home for an informal house dance Wednesday evening. She has previously visited Mobile as Mrs. Cochranes guest and will remain through February with many friends eager for her winter visit.
A wedding in Mobile united Mr John T Large of Birmingham with Miss Pearl Ola English of Mobile. The ceremony occurred Monday evening at 8 at the bride’s home 312 North Claiborne street with Rev D W Bodell officiating. The couple departed Tuesday for Birmingham to reside.
Miss Katie Josie Finnegan entertained her music class from 2 to 7 pm Friday at her home 256 South Franklin street. A fine musical program was presented and delicious refreshments were served afterwards.
Miss Ella Louis Ward hosted a formal bridge party Friday for Miss Marie Stoll of Mobile, guest of Miss Etoile White and Miss Margaret Wingfield of Atlanta. Attendees included Miss Lois Brown, Miss Roberta Lamb, Miss Matel Marler, and several others. Richmond roses decorated the room, with a red and green salad course.
A beauty editor touts Mrs. Osgood’s Wonder as a universal solution to unwanted hair claiming rapid facial and body clearance. The pill shows through Van Antwerp & Co. drugstores and other leading outlets with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Frank L. Tapia Jr. has returned to Birmingham to continue his studies at Birmingham Dental College after enjoyable holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs F L Tapia.
Mrs. A. P. Spencer announces the engagement of her daughter Luela Beverly to Frederick Harvey Young Second Lieutenant United States Revenue Cutter Service. The couple plans a later wedding date. Young has commanded the revenue launch at Pensacola for two years and is active in Boy Scouts and social circles.
The Hamilton Whist Club hosted a Monday afternoon gathering. Hostess Mrs J W Hunter led a pleasant event with substitutes Mrs Frank Milhous of Selma Mrs W B Pope and Mrs B F Adams. Mrs W B Pope won the trophy a cut glass vase and guests enjoyed tea and wafers after the games.
Dallas reports the marriage of Arthur R. Hill and Velma Gordon on December 23. Rev. Harry D. Smith of the Central Christian Church performed the ceremony in a small gathering of close friends. Hill is noted as well known among Mobile friends and supporters.
Sewing Club meets at 2 30 with Mrs Wesley Deakle. A dinner on the Winona will honor Miss Mary Knight Rush hosted by Lieutenant and Mrs Bennett. The Tuesday Auction Club gathers at 3 with Miss Anna Boulet. The Under Five Flags Chapter D A R hosts a card party at Mrs Francis Inge at 3. The Belgian Relief Committee meets at 2 30 at Dr Ellen B Ligon's office.
Miss Willie Neville returned Monday to Sweet Briar College in Virginia. Ma Bruce Hobbins, who opens the…
Items note visitors and travel among Mobile families with guests from Birmingham Cleveland and Ohio. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs David Holt. Local club meetings include Mobile Graduate Nurses Association January 6 and E L Russell School Improvement Association at 2 30 pm. Red Cross Seal Committee requests returns by members for the anti tuberculosis drive with address 205 Monroe Street and the regular Public Library meeting Thursday at 11 am.
The American Round Bale Press Company of New York filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. It lists assets of 934000 and 59 cotton gin plants in the South plus presses, with the value not estimated. Paul Jones, a New York lawyer, was named receiver.
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