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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1915

Page

3

Society Hosts Luncheon for Women of Note in Virginia Visit

Lucille Overall welcomes guests including Miss Katherine Sands of New York and Mrs. Robert Watson Arnold of Waverly Virginia for sewing and chat at a buffet luncheon. Attendees include numerous named ladies from Virginia Maryland and Alabama and guests from Selma Hagestown and Birmingham.

Lucille Overall Katherine Sands New York Etta Mayers Mamie Tompkins Marie Layette W. W. Cumnock S. A. le Blanc Henry Aldridge P. W. Tompkins Gadsden Porcher Harry Hardy Smith Robert Watson Arnold Virginia Nabors Birmingham Frank Milhous Selma A. M. Tyree Maryland Matthew Brewster John Quill H. G. Donald J. W. Woolf E. D. Bondurant H. T. Smith B. F. Adams J. W. Hunter D. P. Bester, Jr E C. Hughes John T. Cochrane Augusta Searcy W. T. Kelly Henry Hall Joseph St. G. Tucker G. M. Luce Tierney W. B. Pope J. T. McKeon Katherine McDonald W. C. Dukes Gibson A. M. Bright George Dunlap Thomas Crossland H. M. Friend E. §. Lavretta W. J. Atkinson E. A. Peterson Kile Miss Overall Albest John Waverly Frank Wilkens M. A. Tyree Hagerstown

Mrs Inge Hosts Large D A R Card Party In Garage

Mrs Francis J Inge opened her home Tuesday for a large D A R Under Five Flags chapter subscription card party to aid the chapter. Guests enjoyed bridge and 500 with prizes awarded to Mrs John T Cochran Miss Etta Mayers and Mrs Stewart LeBlanc.

Francis J. Inge Under Five Flags Bridge John T. Cochrane Etta Mayers Stewart LeBlanc M. Waring

Debutantes Attend Tea for Nabors and Ellis Guests

Mrs. Paul Danner hosts a formal afternoon tea from five to seven for Miss Marguerite Nabors of Birmingham and Miss Inez Ellis of New Orleans, guests of Mrs. Frank T. Parker. The event welcomes only debutante set members and visitors.

Paul Danner Marguerite Nabors Birmingham Inez Ellis New Orleans Frank T. Parker

Mrs Charles L Taylor Hosts Elwell Bridge Club

Mrs Charles L Taylor will entertain the Elwell Bridge Club Friday afternoon at 3 o clock. She has just returned from a holiday visit to Washington where she spent the Christmas season.

Charles L.taylor Elwell Bridge Club Charles L. Taylor Taylor Washington

Tuesday Auction Club Hosts First Meeting of Year

Miss Anna Boulet entertained the Tuesday Auction Club at its first gathering of the year. Auction bridge ran until 5 o clock with six guests joining the hostess. New member Miss Elise Beaven won first prize a white satin collar and cuff set. Alba Gower earned the guest prize a box of stationery, while Loraine Cunningham took the consolation prize a box of handkerchiefs.

Anna Boulet Marguerite Festorazzi Elma Reed Lee Barclay Effie Soost Alba Gower Kathleen Willis Elise Beaven Loraine Cunningham

Morning Sewing Party at the Overall residence

Miss Lucile Overall hosted an informal morning sewing party at the Government Street home for two visitors in town. The friendly gathering showcased hospitality and a welcoming, genteel social atmosphere in a private residence setting.

Government Street Overall Lucile Overall

Debutante Mary Knight Rush to Birmingham for Visit

The young society set laments Miss Mary Knight Rush's absence from festivities as she leaves Thursday for Birmingham to visit her sister Mrs Clyde Hunter. Lieutenant and Mrs Louis Bennett hosted a rose themed dinner dance for debutantes aboard the Winona with a large group of society figures attending and dancing into the night.

Mary Knight Rush Miss Rush Birmingham Clyde Hunter Louis Bennett Winona Hartwell

Willoughby elected VP and cashier of St National Bank

Charles D. Willoughby, longtime First National Bank cashier, was chosen vice president filling the vacancy caused by Leopold Hammel's death and also kept as cashier. J. W. Phillips elected director as another vacancy filled. The bank reported year end resources of 4,8756,307.49 and total net earnings of 2,541,037.12 since organization.

Charles D. Willoughby First National Bank Leopold Hammel Willoughby J. W. Phillips Henry Hall E. H. Shaffer Jo W. Woott R.f Hurgess L. LeBaron Lyons D. P. Bestor F. Forcheimer Julius Hammel James E. McDonnell National Comptroller of United States Postal Savings

Youthful chaperone and hosts share delightful afternoon

The article notes a youthful chaperone for a pleasant gathering and mentions boxes of candy given to each guest. Participants listed include Katherine Thompson, Adrienne Thompson, Beulah Gillette, Melva Overbey, Mary Janet Smith, Lucille McCrary, Audrey Farnell, Rebecca Holt, Anna Mary Cooke, Cora Cooke, and Alice Harrison.

Katherine Thompson Adrienne Thompson Beulah Gillette Melva Overbey Mary Janet—_Smith Lucille McCrary Audrey Farnell Rebecca Holt Anna Mary Cora Cooke Alice Harrison

Mrs. J. W. Hunter Hosts Century Book Club Meeting

Mrs. J. W. Hunter first vice president and hostess for the fortnights meeting welcomed members Wednesday morning. The feature lecture titled Italian Renaissance Architecture and Its Influence on the French was delivered to Mr. George H. Rogers.

J. W. Hunter George H. Rogers

Tea Card Invitation for Miss Katherine Sands

An afternoon tea for Miss Katherine Sands of New York is issued by Mrs. Jesse Turner Burke and Miss Lucille Burke. The event is set for Tuesday January 12 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Katherine Sands New York Jesse Turner Burke Lucille Burke

Beautiful Dinner for Mr and Mrs Arthur Glover Gage

A New York Tribune notice notes Mr Arthur Glover Gage and Mr Albert P Bush as hosts at a refined dinner. The piece also promotes Love Insurance the novel by the author of Seven Keys to Baldpate, highlighting its swift plot and witty dialogue with a $1.25 price.

Arthur Glover Gage Albert P. Bush Love Insurance

New England legislatures convene with party shifts

Five New England legislatures open as Republicans lead in Vermont New Hampshire and Maine while Massachusetts shows large Republican majorities under a Democratic governor-elect. Connecticut swore in Marcus Holcomb a Republican governor as of today.

Associated Press Boston New England Massachusetts David J. Walsh Vermont Charles Gates House Senate New Hampshire Roland H. Spaulding Maine Oakley C. Curtis Connecticut Marcus H. Holcomb Simeon B. Baldwin

Week of Prayer Services Held at St Francis Street Church

The third service of Mobile's week of prayer was at St Francis Street Methodist Church. Rev P H Hensley spoke theme Thy Kingdom Come Thy Will Be Done on Earth as It Is In Heaven. Clergy led prayers and benediction was given by Rev D A Planck. Next gatherings set for 7:30 p.m. with others invited.

Mobile St. Francis Street Methodist Church P. H. Hensley Broad Street Franklin Street Presbyterian C. McGehee J. W. Phillips H. W. DuBose C. P. Spiegel A. Planck 0. P. Spiegel Government Street Presbyterian Church

Social News Highlights From Mobile and Nearby

Miss Inez Chaudron of Mobile visits her brother Dr P O Chaudron. Mrs Tom Boone Jr returns to Mobile after holidays with aunt Mrs Frank B Thomas. Mr Sidney Simon heads back to Mobile after visiting cousin Herman Weiss. Mrs W B Wright shows marked improvement after peritonitis. Mrs William Gerry Slade, president of the Daughters of 1812, en route to New Orleans for peace centennial, visits Atlanta and will host a reception at 7 to 7:30. Mrs Willie Miles Heakes and daughter Elizabeth leave Gulfport for Mobile after visiting cousin Mrs J H Enslen. Mrs Florence Rose of Mobile visits J W Somerville in Gulfport and stops in New Orleans. Biloxi Herald notes Miss Sarah Jones returns to Mobile to resume school at Ima.

Inez Chaudron Mobile P. 0 Chaudron Dothan News Tom Boone, Jr Frank B. Thomas Ala New Orleans Sidney Simon Herman Weiss Meridian Dispatch W. B. Wright Pensacola News William Gerry Slade National Society of the Daughters of 1812 Harry T. Inge Atlanta Journal Henry Wilson New York Atlanta Georgian Terrace Slade Nina Hornaday Willie Miles Heakes Elizabeth J. H. Enslen Gulfport Florence Rose J. W. Somerville Biloxi

Wednesday social and society notices brief

Mrs. John T. Cochrane hosts a dance for her sister Miss Augusta Searcy at 8 30 p m. The Wednesday Bridge Club meets at 3 p m with Mrs. Beverly Wilson. The Discards meet at 3 p m with Mrs. E C Hughes. Miss Clara Rosalie McGraw and Mr Robert Douglas Bell wed at the Cathedral at 5 p m with reception 6 to 11 at 262 Adama street. Sigma Delta Phi sorority meets at 4 30 p m. Polymnia Music Circle met at 11 a m. Morning knitting at Mrs Louis Donald’s at 10 o’clock. Tea for Miss Marguerite Nabors and Miss Inez Ellis 5 to 7 p m. Century Book Club at 11 a m with Mrs J W Hunter. Bethel Auxiliary monthly meeting Thursday. Spinsters meet Saturday at 10 30 a m at House. Mothers Circle of the Cot Jewish Women holds Thursday 3 p m. B'nai B'rith circle in Mobile. L B Andrew of Gulfport on business in Mobile. Hubert Weil and Mrs Amelia Weil visiting Mobile.

Clara Rosalie McGraw Robert Douglas Bell Adama Street Bethel Cot B’nai B'rith

Prospects in Mobile Highlight Visit by Texas Oil Manager McCormick

McCormick, field manager for Texas Oil Company, stationed in New Orleans, visits Mobile and stays at the Cawthon Hotel. He notes better business prospects there than in other Atlantic coast and Virginia cities. Also listed are several travelers and hotel guests including Howell of Waynesville Ohio Colson of Paris Illinois Pence of Detroit Grayson Lovell of Des Moines and others with ties to railways and livestock agencies.

McCormick Texas Oil Company New Orleans Cawthon Hotel Mobile Atlantic Coast Virginia Jourists B. 8. Howell Waynesville, Ohio W. Q. Colson Paris, Ill D. W. Pence Detroit, Mich Jack Grayson Owen C. Lovell Des Moines, In

Child of eight weak and ailing girl revived by Vinci tonic

Lakeport New Hampshire stands witness to a child of eight in frail health with a chronic cough. After using Vinci tonic the girl gained strength and appetite, according to GEO A COLLINS who endorses the remedy for delicate children. The note promises a money back guarantee if results fail. Van Antwerp Drug Corp notes Vinci is available in leading drug stores in every town this paper circulates.

Lakeport N. H Vinci Geo A. Collins N. Hi van Antwerp Drug Corp

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bell Phone Miss Nabors Miss Ellis Miss Sands Mrs. Arnold Miss Evelyn Douglass Evelyn Douglass Robert L. Douglass Evelyn Burke's Amelie Douglass Opticians Rogers Bros. 1847 Elgin Or Waltham Albright & Wood Drug Store Government and Royal C.D. Willoughby ST National Bank Cashier L. Hammel Century Book Club N. Y. Tribune Dow Dreaper Burns Uns Hensley California JD. P. Bestor, Jr Frederick I. Thompson Frank R. Smith A. P. Bush J. H. Bancroft Ivbile Beverly Wilson E. C. Hughes Sigma Delta Phi Sorority J. W. Cox Polymnia Music Circle Louis Donald The Ham F. Reed Hainois Central Ing Mobile L. B Andrew Gulfport, Miss Battle House Hubert Weil Amelia Weil W. G. Harding Mobile and Ohio St. Louis Batle House H. EB. Matson Citronelle, Ala City Bienville James Freeman Birming Little Collins the Bank OF Mobile, National, Sankilid Lei
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