Quaker Maids Plan Anniversary Dance at Relief Hall
The Quaker Maids announce their second anniversary dance at German Relief Hall on Monday evening January 12. Committee chairs include H. Goodman as Chairman and a large reception and floor committee list. Cards required at the door. The piece also notes details of the Ruffin Durham marriage and its ties to Mobile history, church, and prominent local families, with memories of the cathedral, grandparents, and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Relief Hall
H. Goodman
E. Lott
J. Smallwood
FE. Knoblock
R. Elwood
J. Toomey
G. Tones
H. Konstanzen
W. Johnson
M. Goodman
C. Lagman
H. Lagman
J. Shook
H. Sibly
C. Groves
C. Crawford
J. Burns
F. McGowan
C. Bitzer
Gilbert
V. Bru
B. Demoran- Ville
N. Stuardi
J. Esalla
J. Christopherson
F. Kelly
S. Godbolt
Parks and Duncan wedding at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The marriage of Herbert A. Parks to Catherine E. Duncan occurred Wednesday at 5 PM in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception officiated by Rev. Father Cassidy. Attendants were Nellie Duncan sister of the bride and James Parks brother of the groom. A small reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Parks
Catherine E. Duncan
Cc. W. Duncan
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Father Cassidy
Nellie Duncan
James Parks
Petermann Denies Mining Strike Misrepresentation
Albert E. Petermann, counsel for Calumet and Hecla Mining, denies charges of misrepresentation in the strike. Seventeen of nineteen strikers arraigned at L Anse pleaded guilty, dismissing violence claims against mine guards. He asserts no settlement with the Western Federation of Miners will be agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umet and Heclare
Western Federation of Miners
Experts Probe Why Prices Stay High
A committee of experts will seek to determine the cause of the high price at best. But the customary odds are offered that they'll do nothing.
Women To Work For Democracy Campaign Planning
The National Democratic League backs an aggressive campaign for the Democratic party in the upcoming elections. The house rules committee will report a special committee to study universal women suffrage with further hearings to follow. Executive board names and state vice presidents were appointed to lead the organization’s outreach efforts across multiple states.
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Washington
National Democratic League
Democratic Party
House Rules Committee
House
Doremus
Michigan
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Women’s Democratic League
William L. Cujlop
Representative Curlop
Indiana
Woman's League
League
Ways and Means
Thomas Brown Rhodes
J. P. Clapton Smith
Press
James A. David
F. B. Moran
Mobile Boosters Back Mobile Fair Plan At Club Meeting
The Mobile Boosters Club endorsed the proposed Mobile county fair during a regular meeting at the Cawthon Hotel. Don Farnsworth of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce led the motion urging strong support. Twenty five new members joined. a big rally is set for next Friday at the clubrooms with five minute officer speeches.
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Mobile
Mobile Boosters’ Club
Cawthon Hotel
Fair Association
Don Farnsworth
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Boosters
Cawthon
W. F. Tebbetts
Messrs
Johnson
Wastburn
Hamill
Fleming
Farnsworth
Fred O. Rhen
Atlanta A C hands Auburn rough 74 to 23 defeat
Atlanta Athletic Club defeated Auburn 74 to 23 in a hard fought game. Dubard and Clements starred with spectacular goal shooting as theAtlanta club controlled play throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Atlanta A. C
Atlanta
Atlanta Athletic Club
Dubard
Clements
Harrison
Smith
Locke
Duncan
Forbes
Soos
Dr Crumpton to Preach at Baptist Tabernacle Today
Dr W B Crumpton of Montgomery, secretary of the state board of missions, will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist Tabernacle today with services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m possibly both. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with L G Rhodes in charge. B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with an arranged program. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m and workers meeting Friday at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Crumpton
Montgomery
State Board of Missions
Baptist Tabernacle Church
L. G. Rhodes
Personal visitors fill Mobile with a parade of names
Mrs Mary Chambers and others from Nebraska and Mississippi visit Mobile staying at the Bienville and Battle House hotels. Prominent Detroit and New York figures are also listed as guests at the Battle House and Cawthon with several stops and social visits across Mobile. A quip regarding a one legged man wraps the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Chambers
Miner Thompson
Mary Nippel
Riebara, Nebraska
City
Bienville Hotel
R. W. Wager
F. A. Stevens
Detroit
Mich
Battle House
B. C. Kuhlman
New York City
Mobile
Pleasant Auction Bridge Social at Mrs Hulls
A Married Ladies' Bridge Club event in Pascagoula featured three auction bridge games, roses and smilax decor, and refreshments. Guest Mrs. Murray Lloyd Screven of Mobile received a hand embroidered centerpiece, and Mrs. W. A. Farmer won the club prize "Leisure Moments."
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Edgar Hull
Marie Rourke
Murray Lloyd Screven
Mobile
Harrison-Fisher
W. A. Farmer
R. A. Farnsworth
J. G. Mayo
M. 8. Screven
S. J. Kelly
Frank Canty
George Frentz
Starkville
Miss. A. & M. College
Eugene Gautier
Camille Turnbull
New Orleans
Guy Gillespie
Lexington
Guy D. Dean
John Open
Joe Wells
South Pascagoula
Peter Smith
P. H. Rodrigue
Lucy, la
Capt. W. Pinder
A.C. Ulmver
Oliver
Ludington
FE. J. Ford
J. S. Ford
Pascagoula Street
G. M. Edge
Alabama
Francis Kell
Agnes Scott College
Atlanta
J. W. Zink
Orange Grove
Bunyan Duke
Hattiesburg
Miss
Allport
Grand Rapids, Mich
C. F. Peterson
A Thousand Years Ago Presented With Oriental Charm
An exceptional production of A Thousand Years Ago with interpretative music by William Furst preserves the oriental romance in scenery and costuming. A highly able cast includes Henry F. Dixey, Frederick Warde, Rita Jolivet, Fania Marinoff, Jerome Patrick, Frank McCormack, Edmund Roth, Sheldon Lewis, Bennett Kilpack, Albert Howson and Joseph C. Smith under J C Huffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Furst
Henry F. Dixey
Frederick Warde
Rita Jolivet
Fania Marinoff
Jerome Patrick
Frank McCormack
Edmund Roth
Sheldon Lewis
Bennett Kilpack
Albert Howson
Joseph C. Smith
J. C. Huffman
Wealthy will offers Miss Hall $500000 for marriage
Miss Chaletta Hall 19 of Chicago is told she will inherit 500000 from her late great uncle Joseph Snyder if she marries by December 12 1914 and selects a suitable husband. Snyder valued a steady farmer type and suggested buying a farm with part of the money. Locals recall Hall once lived near Manton and that Roy Gleckler, a promising farmer, may fit the uncle’s wishes as he visits from Chicago.
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Cadillac, Mich
Chaletta Mall
Swift & Co
Chicago
Joseph Snyder
San Francisco
Edwin Hall
Manton
Misa Hall
Old Manton
Ypsilanti
Mich
Alaska
British Columbia
California
Mexico
Chaletta
Snyder
Mias’Hall
Roy Gleckler
Klecker
Miss Hall
Kleckler
Death of Clifford Sizemore in Texas
News from Mobile reports Clifford Sizemore died January 7 in Port Arthur Texas after a short illness. He was 21 and survived by his father George E Sizemore his step mother Mrs Clara Sizemore of Port Arthur a sister Miss Julia Sizemore of Mobile and other relatives. He resided in Mobile for many years and the funeral was held Thursday in Port Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Sizemore
Mobile
Port Arthur
Texas
George E. Sizemore
Clara Sizemore
Julia Sizemore
St Joseph’s Hall to Host St J L M B Association Meeting
St J L M B Association members are urged to attend the quarterly meeting at St Joseph’s Hall this afternoon at 3 p m. Margaret Loomey serves as secretary.
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St. J. L. M. B. Association
St. Joseph's Hall
Margaret Loomey
Itehg
Body of Bayou La Batre repairer found near Gulfport
The body of B. B. Brooks, Bayou la Batre launch repairer, drowned December 23 off Horn Island, was found on Ship Island then moved to Gulfport for burial. He left December 22 to visit his son. his watch stopped at 6:18, suggesting the time of death. He was 68, formerly based in Mobile and Fulton, and survived by his wife and other relatives. A bank book found on the abandoned launch identified him.
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B. BE. Brooks
Bayou la Batre
Horn Island
Miss
Biloxi
Gulfport
P. P. Brooks
Gulf and Ship Island Road
Brooks
Ship Island
Mr. Brooks
Mobile
Fulton
Bayou la Barre
Pensacola
People's Bank of Mobile
Superstitions Lure Varying Beliefs in Odd Names
A note observes many people cling to superstitions but label them differently using varied terms. It highlights the persistence of folk beliefs and language nuances across communities.
Board Launches for Inspection at Harbor
Officers from the local office and the department at Washington conducted Saturday afternoon launches and other vessels in harbor for inspection of lifesaving equipment. They sought to verify the number of preservers and life boats on each vessel and urged captains and owners to meet requirements at once. The auxiliary revenue cutter aided officials in the harbor inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Auxiliary Revenue Cutter
Sheckard Named Federal Manager for Pittsburg Club
International News Service reports JJ Sheckard has signed to manage the local Federal League club in Pittsburg. President Barbour of the league is involved as the club enters key negotiations and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheckard
Pirater
International News Service
Pittsburg
JJ Sheckard
Federal League
Econ
Barbour
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Buena
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Paris
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William B. Gildart
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Lee Fields
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Mary Bryant
Robert Bennett
James T. McMahon
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Albany
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Etectie Mills
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Atmore
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Kansas City
P. KR. Simmons
Bloomfield
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Fla
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Evansville
Ind
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Columbus
Dick Zander
Columbia Mills, Inc
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Birmingham
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Aberdeen
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Elwood
Ill
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Bauer’s Drug Store
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People’s Bank Book
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Officers of Customs
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