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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1915

Page

6

Interesting Events of Thursday Social Listings

The Matrons Social Club meets at 1 p.m with B Ecc Noble. The M Club of the Settlement Home meets at 3 p.m. Special meeting of Council of Jewish Women at B nai B rith Hall 2 p.m. The Athelstan informal at 8 30 p.m. Miss Adele Browning entertains H L W S wing Club at 3 30 p.m.

With . Becc Noble M ‘Club Council of Jewish Women B'nai B'rith Hall Athelstan Adele Browning

Merry Carnival Maskers Ball Tonight at German Relief Hall

Mrs Ball announces the Jack Butt Jr and Eugene Bosarge Merry Carnival Maskers Ball on Monday January 18 1915 at 8 30 p m at German Relief Hall Extensive preparations have been made Any costume may be used but masking is compulsory All maskers must be in the lobby by 8 30 p m

M. C Jack Butt Jr Eugene ‘Bosarge Bosarge Hall

Sewing Club Hostess Genevieve McClure Delights Guests

Miss Genevieve McClure hosted a Thursday morning Sewing Club gathering with lively chatter and work. She served a delicious plate luncheon at noon to guests Miss Fendley Glass Louella Bullock Gladys Reed Ethel Marquis and Carrie Generis.

Genevieve McClure Sewing Club Miss McClure Misses Fendley Glass Louella Bullock Gladys Reed Ethel Marquis Carrie Generis

Pape's Diapepsia Promises Fast Indigestion Relief

End indigestion and stomach pain in five minutes with Pape's Diapepsin. It claims quick, safe relief from indigestion, heartburn, sourness, belching, and other stomach troubles, urging readers to buy a fifty cent case for home use and keep it on hand for family needs.

Pape

Clara Schumann Club Invites Create Historic Home Event

The Clara Schumann Club issues invitations dated January 10 1894 for a club at the Cawthon Hotel on January 20 at eight o'clock. The card requests replies.

Clara Schumann Club Cawthon Hotel

Mrs Wesley Deakle Hosts Full Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs Wesley Deakle's Sewing Club enjoyed full attendance Tuesday at her home. The hostess played piano selections as members shared topics and needlework before 4 30 when refreshments were served in the dining room. Attending were Mrs W H Talbott Mrs Walter Mrs Chas Helmer Mrs Johnseer Mrs W Renecke Mrs Brown Mrs S J Haley Mrs T Boyse Mrs B Taio and Mrs Hamilton.

Wesley Deakle Deakle W. H. Talbott Walter Chas. Helmer Johnseer W. Renecke Brown S. J. Haley T. Boyse B. Taio Hamilton

Miss Rosa Lyons Hosts Discards for Weekly Bridge

Miss Rosa Lyons entertained the Discards at their weekly meeting on Wednesday. Bridge remained engrossing until late afternoon when a luncheon replaced the cards. Trophy winners were Mrs. John T. Cochrane, Mrs. BE Bondurant, Mrs. Mc Creary Otts, and Mrs. H. T. Smith.

Rosa Lyons Bridge John T. Cochrane BE. D. Bondurant McCreary Otts H. T. Smith

Bold-sulphur cream relieves itching eczema claims

A noted dermatologist notes bold-sulphur cream quickly soothes itching and irritation from eczema and dry feverish skin. He says bold-sulphur destroys parasites and can calm outbreaks, though permanent cures vary. apply like cold cream to affected areas for prompt relief.

Miss Jone Gordon Hosts Tuesday Auction Club

Miss Jone Gordon entertained the Tuesday Auction Club with a small group of young society guests. Elise Beaven won first prize, silk hose, while Alba Gower received the consolation prize, Hudnut's toilet water. Lee Barclay assisted with the luncheon.

Jone Gordon Young Society Mattie Hickey Kathleen Willis Alba Gower Effie Soost Susie Gaillard Lee Barclay Harry Childers Elise Beaven

Officers of Mobile Infirmary Association Re-elected

The Mobile Infirmary Association held its annual officer election Tuesday morning with Mrs. C. J. Torrey re-elected as president. Also chosen were Mrs. DPD Peppers as vice president Mrs. C B Shuford as corresponding secretary Mrs. J G Michael as recording secretary and Mrs. Pauline Kauffman as treasurer. Two board members were replaced while others were re-elected. The group discussed plans for the Mardi Gras bazaar.

Mobile Infirmary Association C. J. Torrey Dpd. Peppers

Miss Benson Weds Roy Riggs Morgan in Quiet Church Street Ceremony

Miss Katie May Benson and Roy Riggs Morgan married Thursday in a private ceremony at the Benson residence on Church Street. Rev. Matthew Brewster performed the nuptials with family present. attendants included Miss Addie May Phillips and Leonard Morgan. The couple left for a bridal trip to Montgomery after the ceremony.

Miss Benson Roy Morgan Benson Church Street Katie May Benson Roy Riggs Morgan Matthew Brewster Mr. Morgan Addie “May Phillips Selma Leonard Morgan Miss Phillips Killarney Sallie Belle Andrews Marie Shaffer Mrs. Morgan Montgomery

Society Luncheon Hosts Fortia Pratt Guest at Burgess Home

Miss Fortia Pratt of Boston visits Mobile for a benefit luncheon hosted by Miss Ethel Burgess at the Government Street residence. Attendees include Miss Burgess’s sister Mrs. A P Bush and a quintet of aides. rooms glow with red and pink roses as buffet luncheon for about a hundred members of Mobile’s young society is served.

Fortia Pratt Boston Ethel Burgess Burgess Government Street Miss Burgess Miss Pratt Mobile Mabel Goode Julia Creary Freda Donald Gladys Boone Fendley Glass Henry Aldridge

Chautauqua Circle Meets With Mrs Duffee

Dr Grace Beggs and her Cleveland parents visit city society set and shine in hospitality. The Chautauqua Circle met Wednesday with Mrs H H Duffee. seven members attended. Sallie Withers led the meeting and plans for the next session were announced.

Grace ‘Beggs Cleveland Ohio Chautauqua Circle Will Wimble Lake Poets Lake Country Roll Call Independent Magazine

Debutante Evening At The Winona Hospitality Spotlight

The Winona earns fame for hospitality this season hosting refined entertainments. Lieutenant Bagger added another score with a dinner for twelve featuring Richmond roses and Southern smilax. Guests included Mrs Gadsden Porcher, Mrs Gibson of Nashville, Misses Loraine Cunningham, Louise Cowan of Moss Point, Rebecca Herndon, Margaret Horn, Maiden Cammack, Frank Ellis, Lieutenants Porher, Crozier and Dench of the Winona.

Winona Bagger Richmond Gadsden Porcher Gibson Nashville

Parsons Hosts Dinner For Mobile Chamber Directors

A. J. Parsons, former Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League president, hosted a dinner in the trellis room at the Battle House for current directors. James L. Cawthon surprised Parsons with a gold jeweled scarfpin as thanks for his administration, and Parsons expressed honor at the gesture.

A. J. Parsons Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Business League Battle House Messrs James L. Cawthon J. M. Ponder Estes D. Baker Lee J. Zimmern Stewart A. LeBlanc George Fearn Jr M. Waring Harrison J. W

Germans tried by court martial for inciting revolts in Casablanca

Three Germans Karl Ficke Neprokorn and Grundler face court martial in Casablanca via Paris on charges of organizing revolts and espionage. In the same report a police statement notes a dog attacked nine year old Lee Moore of Cedar and Monroe streets, requiring medical attention.

Casablanca Morocco Paris Karl ‘Ficke Neprokorn Grundler Edward Hannigan Lee Moore Cedar Monroe Streets

Birthday of General Lee observed in Mobile ceremony

The United Daughters of the Confederacy and Camp Raphael Semmes No. 11 UCV mark General Robert E. Lee born January 19, 1807 with a 7:30 p.m. address at McGill Institute. A silver anniversary parade from the Armory precedes the event led by Fifer Hughes and Drummer Boy of Shiloh, with marching music. All Confederate veterans and sons invited. public welcome.

Robert E. Lee Mobile United Daughters of the Confederacy Raphael Semmes United Confederate Veterans McGill Institute Armory Fifer Hughes Rnfield Shiloh Armory Building Sons of Confederate Veterans Lee Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy

Fires damage two homes on Wednesday afternoon

The fire department responded to a call at 405 South Broad Street a one story frame building owned by Miss Pearl Harrin. Sparks caused the blaze and slight damage occurred. A second fire at 158 Marine Street damaged Mrs. J Jarvis’s one story frame residence about 4 30 p m.

South Broad Street

Home Doctor Remedies for Rheumatism Coughs and Feet

Advertised recipes claim to cure rheumatism with Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla mixed in whiskey, a Pine compound remedy for coughs, and Calocide foot bath treatment. The page cites Globe Pine Compound, Calocide, and mental formula lab publication as sources and notes prices and availability.

U. S Mental Formula Laboratories Dayton

Meeting to Promote Commerce Between Two Americas

Administration officials move ahead with plans for a Pan American commercial conference in San Francisco during the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Treasury officials federal reserve board and leading American bankers will attend to discuss strengthening commercial ties between the American hemispheres. Numerous American republics are expected to be represented.

Associated Press Washington Treasury Federal Reserve Board San Francisco Administration

Submarine Flotilla Sought For Mobile Mardi Gras

General Chairman Charles B. Hervey of the Mobile Carnival Association asked the navy department to send part of the Pensacola based submarine fleet and torpedo flotilla to Mobile during Mardi Gras. The fleet would operate at the Florida port in maneuvers with the aeronautical fleet. The carnival collection committee began work with fair success.

Charles B. Hervey Mobile Carnival Association Navy Department Mobile Pensacola Florida

Roumania Denies Targeting Bulgaria in Military Preparations

A Sofia dispatch reports Roumania has informed Bulgaria that its military preparations are not directed at Bulgaria. The announcement was conveyed to Sofia and reported by The Times.

London Times Sofia Roumania Bulgaria

Roanoke Thrills At Jewell Kelley Stock Company

The Jewell Kelley Stock Company continues Dreamland Theatre engagements with Hal Reid’s Roanoke a drama of old Virginia. Critics hail it as Reid’s best and the company’s supreme display of talent. Amateurs take the stage Friday night for a big evening.

Roanoke Jewell Kelley ‘Stock Company Jewell Kelley Company Dreamland Theatre Old Virginia Hal Reid Jewell Kelley Stock Company

Empire schedule features two reel comedies and drama

At the Empire the program includes A War Baby two reel drama from Lubin. The Battle of Snakeville stars Vic tor Patel and Margaret Joslin. The Man the Mission and the Maid stars James Morrison Dorothy Kelly and George Cooper. The Magnate of Paradise two reel Edison feature leads Augustus Phillips and Robert Brower. Hughie Mack Flora Finch and Jay Dwiggins perform in The Smoking Out of Bella Butts. The Richest Girl in the World a Selig drama is booked.

Empire Lubin Victor Patel Margaret Joslin Snakeville James Morrison Dorothy Kelly George Cooper Paradise Edison Augustus Phillips Robert Brower Hughie Mack Flora Finch Jay Dwiggins Vitagraph Company Bella Butts Selig

Why Reid Wrote Several Letters

In a statement R C Reid of Fort Smith Arkansas says he lived in Little Rock for 12 years and suffers kidney bladder troubles catarrh and poor health the past three years. He credits Vitalitas with improving his condition and that of his wife and has written to friends recommending it as a natural remedy. He notes Sutton's drug store sells samples or provides information.

R. C. Reid North 22Nd Street Fort Smith Ark Little Rock West 15Th Street Sutton’s

Charles Schimpf Restaurant Oyster Stand Ad

Charles Schimpf Restaurant at 3 5 7 North Royal offers fresh opened plant oysters by the loaf dozen for 25c half 15c toasted extra raw at the stand plants 20c dozen half dozen 10c.

Charles Schimpf North Royal

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WHITE Neiver Net AMG Ana Harris Mrs. Wesley Deakle Miss Rosa Lyons Gulf City Dye Works Bell Ciety Lieutenant Bagger Parsons Dines Jewel Richard Harding Davis Papa Richard Harding Davis Mr. Davis Bessie McCoy Americas Why Reid Arkansas Bank of Mobile South First National Bank Mobile, Alabama Pullman St. Louis Information City Ticket Office South Royal Street H. E. Jones, Jr
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