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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1914
Page
3
Social X Today lists gatherings across Mobile from bridges and clubs to charity groups. Highlights include Thursday Bridge Club at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Sadler and weddings at Government Street Presbyterian church and Trinity church with receptions at the brides' parents' homes.
Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment promise quick relief from pimples eczema and skin eruptions with itching. They claim to help dandruff sores burns boils and piles. Free trial size available by writing to Resinol Dept 10 S Baltimore Md.
President Wilson conferred with congressional leaders in Washington on proposed trust laws. He met in the forenoon with Chairman Newlands and Senate Democrats and planned a second session with Chairman Clayton and House Democrats. The talks aim to produce a unified bill backed by the administration.
The Euterpean fraternity hosted a refined evening at Harte Auditorium presenting Rubens Shakespeare and Wagner in a cohesive program. Performers from Mobile’s leading roster contributed their talents to the event earning spontaneous, generous applause.
Manassas Club plans its annual brilliant ball with committees named and talks of ensuring success and enjoyment. The event aligns with the club’s tradition of generous hospitality and community social life.
Miss Marguert Bea entertained a group of young girls at her Government street home. Miss Lucile Burke won best score across three tables and received a sewing set, while Miss Fendley Glass earned a consolation prize, an engagement book, as a plate luncheon concluded the event.
Dr and Mrs Francis Marion Inge hosted a dance Tuesday evening at their Government street home for their cousin Miss Margaret Coleman of Birmingham. The spacious salon allowed ample dancing space with cut flowers ferns and palms and mantels adorned with geraniums and bouquets.
A historic health blurb promotes a home remedy for rheumatism using Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla mixed with whiskey. It claims quick relief after several doses and urges obtaining the genuine one ounce sealed package from Chicago’s Globe Pharmaceutical laboratories.
The Keyser-Maldon Company, a major gulf coast lumber shipper, filed a voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities about 3.0 million and assets near 2.006 million. Involuntary petitions followed against South Port Lumber, Alabama and Florida Land, and Southern Manufacturing, tied to Keyser-Maldon by contracts or finance.
A Richmond society gala featured Miss Agn. Fowlkes hosting a rose themed dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jex Howard Luce. Guests wore ivory crepe and white messaline as red roses and hearted candies highlighted an all rose decor.
A derelict hull, suspected to be the British bark Malwa, was destroyed by the revenue cutter Miami on January 10 about 120 miles off Tampa. Details from Mobile state Malwa wrecked in the December 25 storm. identification remains uncertain as various ships are named by different sources.
A Mobile Chamber of Commerce official declined to confirm a shell factory project after a Tuesday meeting. A. J. Parsons said preparations to bid exist but no statement could be released while the matter remains in its early stage. He noted Mobile Pulley and Machine Works is ready to handle such federal work, and a bid will be made when appropriate. Secretary Daniels’ visit reportedly encouraged Mobile to pursue this government contract.
Adams Machinery Company officials hosted a private dinner at the Battle House for fifteen employees. Ashbel Hubbard and W J Adams spoke on improving relations and working conditions, with Frank Jarvis and other leaders also presenting. This inaugural get together aims for continued such events.
The United States Tool Company filed incorporation papers in probate court to operate in the city. Capitalized at 25000 dollars, the incorporators are Robert A. Howard Edgar P. Daughdrill William F. Rohr and Fred W. Bacho all of the city.
Old remedy box labeled LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE shows a single active ingredient and the signature E W GROVE on the box. Price listed as 25e.
An 11 year old girl Bonita Blanchard of 163 Monroe street was bitten by a vicious dog near St Emanuel and Monroe streets. Wounds covered the arms neck and face. She is resting easy and the dog will be examined for traces of rabies.
Regular routines were transacted at the Home Economics Club Tuesday afternoon at 4 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. A letter announced that John Mitchell would address the group at the next meeting on January 30. Mrs. J. B. Harvey was re elected as chairman of the house fly committee for the coming summer.
Souvenirs recall a lovelist of rose feasts honoring couples including Mr and Mrs Jex Howard Luce Mr and Mrs Oscar Barney Miss Helen Terrill Ed Merkel Miss Margaret Blacksher and George Creary Miss Imogen Little and Frank Ellis and Miss Fowlkes and Cecil Fox.
The Jackson Street door at Trinity Church will be opened tonight for the Tacon Williams wedding while the other door remains closed.
A basket picnic at Monroe Park invites all Illinois people in Mobile including tourists and residents to a friendly gathering. The event aims to foster a social get-together and may lead to the formation of an Illinois Society in Mobile.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Seamen's Bethel at 65 Church Street will host an evening of entertainments on Thursday January 15 at 8 o clock. Performers include Miss Francis Dean Reynolds Miss C C Bean violin solo Miss Zoe Mc Andrews recitation Mrs Henry Jones solo Mr John Willis solo Miss Viola Gaines solo Miss Margaret Jones recitation and Mrs George A Maloney solo.
Judge Semmes selected eighteen jurors from a long list to serve on the February city grand jury and report back on February 2. The roster includes Alston, McLachan, Carlin, George, Wefel Jr, Jones, Zimmern, Penny, Yancey, Toulmin, Owen, Ballentine, Melvaston, Smith, Connery, Alston, Gaines, Sink, Cleveland, Johnson, Hurtel, Burgett, Jarvis, Martin, Bloch, Dooley, Cochran, Delhome, and others.
Dealers in beer and cigars in Mobile are notified to secure stamps for several days as stamps on hand are to be sent to Birmingham. The transfer follows Birmingham based instructions and will occur when John D. McNeil assumes charge on Monday January 19. Mrs. 8. FE. Hoffman, deputy collector at Mobile, received the directive.
An Imperial Laundry wagon and a delivery boy named Malcom Blalack were drenched when the horse-drawn wagon lurched at Duncan Place near the parkway. Laundry spilled into a fountain as Driver John Fabretta struggled to halt the out of control horse and sustained injuries.
An advertisement promotes Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as the cure for kidney and liver issues. It claims kidneys cause most pains and uric acid buildup, touts plant-based ingredients, worldwide sourcing, and a 36 year success record. Free samples offered by Warner's Safe Remedies Co. Rochester NY.
In Roxbury the wall of the W. and A. Bacon department store on Washington street collapsed during a January blaze. Fireman Joseph A. Hackett died as water froze instantly at ten degrees below zero, forcing relays and ice-breaking to fight the $160,000 fire.
High wind fanned flames that destroyed the Roseben hotel and about a dozen frame buildings on the Bowery at Coney Island early today. After two hours of fighting the fire was controlled with an estimated loss of 50000 dollars.
Federal grand jury returned a not guilty verdict for James T. Mahon ex justice of the peace on a charge of selling liquor without an Internal Revenue license. Robert Bennett of Conecuh received a sixty day jail term and fine. Other cases listed involve liquor charges and shipboard offenses.
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