Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Mobile Item in Mobile, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1914

Page

7

Social Beautiful Wedding at Old Trinity Church

Miss Ethel May Williams and Mr. Avelin Tacon wed at Old Trinity on Wednesday January 14 at 8 30. Dr R C Rush and Maiden Cammack released pink ribbons as the bridal cortege moved to Lohengrin chorus with organ music by Mrs Young. Bridesmaids include Miss Henriette and Miss Helen Campbell with groomsmen Frank Ladd and Claude Mastin Williams.

Old Trinity Old Trinity Church Ethel May Williams Avelin Tacon Robert Rutherford Killarney Thrysus Mrs. Young Allyn Feeks Mattie Gusman E. H. Planck T. H. Halliwell R. C. Rush Maiden Cammack Helen Campbell Frank Ladd Claude Mastin Williams Fienriette

Cardus touted as remedy for women’s ailments in Tennessee tale

A Columbia Tennessee woman describes five years of womanly troubles solved by Cardus the women’s tonic after contact with the Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies Advisory Department. She credits two bottles with returning her to work and health and urges others to try Cardus. The ad notes Cardus has aided hundreds of thousands of women for over 50 years and offers a 64 page Home Treatment for Women booklet on request.

N. B Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga, Tenn Chas. H. Fletcher

Bernhardt Decorated With Legion of Honor in Paris

Paris. Sarah Bernhardt was awarded the Legion of Honor last night after repeated nominations were blocked by officials. President Poincare intervened to approve the honor, inspiring joy in literary and artistic circles as members of her company presented a cross set with brilliants.

Paris Sarah Bernhardt Legion of Honor Mme. Bernhardt M. A Chancery Poincaire

Bridal procession and reception at Judge Williams home

The wedding featured groom John R Beggs and groom Tacon with bridesmaids Vera Williams Marie Dixon and D F Petty. Rev A G Richards officiated as rings passed amid pearl and rhinestone costumes. Guests filled the Williams home with pink roses, orchids, and palm decor and a large receiving line.

William Howard A. G. Richards Eden Juliet Vera Williams Miss Petty Price Williams Jr Henri Tacon Caroline Tacon L. D. Walton Florida Ruth

This Will Soon Banish All Objectionable Hairs

Beauty specialists propose a simple hair removal paste using dela tone powder and water applied for two minutes. It claims to remove all hair, leaving skin firm and smooth after washing and drying. The ad urges buying delatone in the original package to avoid disappointment.

Wedding reception decor and couple depart for honeymoon

Roses and candied lilies framed the wedding supper with four candy baskets and four silver candelabra as Misses Marion Overton Lillian Doyle Mamie Tompkins Jean Corrie Brookie Poetz Elmer Reed Katherine Cox and Margaret McLoughlin served. The couple planned a East coast honeymoon and will reside at the Tacon home on Ann Street with gifts from the Manassas Club and friends signaling affectionate esteem for the bride and groom.

Marion Overton Lillian Doyle Mamie Tompkins Jean Corrie Brookie Poetz Elmer Reed Katherine Cox Margaret McLoughlin Charlies Kern Washington Tacon Ann Street Manassas Club Willams Frank Ladd & Co Cotton Factors

Homemade cough remedy promises rapid relief and family use

A home concoction claims to stop a cough within 24 hours using sugar syrup and a pine extract. The note extols Pinex as a valuable natural treatment for bronchial issues and whooping cough, though it warns other preparations may not work as well.

Annual Meeting of L H B A Elects New Officers

The Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Association held its annual meeting at B n a lg r ith Hall with a large attendance. Mrs S Haas declined re election after ten years as president and Mrs R G Richard was elected president. Officers named include B Solomon vice president Mrs Lowenstein treasurer and Mrs Nina Waldauer secretary. Trustees chosen are Mrs H B Pake Mrs S Haas Mrs L Schwarz Mrs Henry Hess and Mrs M Gup. A sick list committee and a presentation to Mrs Haas marked the event.

R. G. Richard B. Solomon Lowenstein Nina Waldauer H B. Pake 8. Haas L. Schwarz Henry Hess M. Gup Leo Solomon S Nelibrik A. Brisk Haas Rabbi A Moses Aisas

Housewarming at Mrs. Brownie Dawson's on Georgia Avenue

Mrs. Brownie Dawson hosted a charm filled house warming in honor of Mrs. George Tuthill Stanard of Chicago. Yuletide fragrance poinsettias hyacinths and roses decorated the hall as guests served punch and a twelve table luncheon with rose ribbon prizes for top bridge scores.

Georgia Avenue Brownie Dawson George Tuthill Stanard Chicago Dawson Stanard Killarney Joe Michael Miss Heck

Receivers Named for Two Pensacola Firms

Federal Judge Sheppard named receivers for Keyser Maldon Lumber Company and Southern Hardwood Manufacturing Company after bankruptcy actions were filed Tuesday. R. M. Cary and Gus Sfitzen will represent Keyser Maldon. Co W Oliver for Southern Hardwood. Southport Lumber receivers to be named today.

Associated Press Pensacola Fra Sheppard Keyser-Maldon R. M. Cary Gus Sfitzen Keyser*Maldon Lumber Company W. Oliver Southern Hardwood Manufacturing Company Southport Lumber Company

YWCA Luncheon Date Set for January 26 1914 at Battle House

A long list of Tennessee and Missouri members attends the upcoming YWCA luncheon. The membership event is scheduled at the Battle House on Monday January 26 1914 at 1 o clock with Mrs. Ab Jackson and others among the attendees.

The Battle House

Welcome to the City Honored Misses at Card Party

A cordial welcome in the city marked Miss Janine Grace hosting a card party for her sister Mrs. J. C. Cox of Columbus Mississippi and guest Miss Ruth Hairston. Five bridge tables and one euchre table sparked lively play with Infield as top bridge scorer earning silver hat pins.

Janine Grace J. C. Cox Columbus Ruth Hairston Euchre Miss Infield Miss Henry of Laurel Miss Hairston Grace Mrs. Cox Misa Dolly Brown Cox Gladys Gould Varina Gould Barney Sheridan, Jr Cantrell Harvey Jones, Jr Reese Winter Jospehine Marechal Léona Wetherbee Winnie Cooper Annie Lou E. Anfield Modesta Demony Alice Bostwick Dolly Brown Corinne Roberts Marie Clifton Lucille Burke Olivia Duggan R. F. Neville, Jr Hat

Montgomery probate judge post declined by McCaa

McCaa wires Governor O Neal he cannot accept the Calhoun county probate judge appointment. The vacancy follows the death of Judge J J Arnold. O Neal searches for another candidate as McCaa cites lack of time from his business commitments. January 16. ll

Montgomery Ala Ll. McCaa O'Neal Calhoun County McCan J. J. Arnold

Free music rolls at Kansas City library omit ragtime

Kansas City public library begins circulating music rolls patrons may check out for home use. The collection offers 600 selections mostly classical with ragtime barred as librarian P B Wright notes there are no ragtime books and officials follow standard library rules.

Associated Press Kansas City P.B. Wright Lbrarian

Shippers May Contest 5 Percent Rail Rate Increase

An Associated Press dispatch reports shippers may file objections to a proposed 5 percent rate rise by the fifty two Eastern railroads. Hearings are delayed as the Interstate Commerce Commission defers until January 20, with railroads yet to answer inquiries and test cases possible.

Lavell Case: Ohio State Prof Carried Toward Boston

Friends of Cecil F. Lavell of Ohio State University are assisting in the investigation of his disappearance. New clues place Lavell, last seen in South Portland Maine on December 10, possibly in a Maine lumber camp, with efforts focused on locating his whereabouts.

Associated Press Boston Cecil F. Lavell Ohio State Unive Columbia Lavell South P Maine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Columbia, Tenn Jessie Sharp Ladies Chattanooga Medi Cardus Lady Reader Emile Herpin Dauphin Street Windsor Hotel Cafe Royal Contists Bernhardt Poincare Memphis Tenn City Ticket Office S. Royal ST H. E. Jones, JR Cris New York Ing Mrs George Stanard L. Hammer D.G. Co Mobile C. CC. Mechem Wright Smith Ingersoll Minge A. E. van Heynigen H. M. Friend J T. McKeon A. A. Edey D. T. Buell Sykes Gilbert J. W. Woolf H. Penrose Vass J. A. Dawson Joseph Michael J.G. Rapier H. B. Stamps Tennessee L. L. Duggar W. C Dukes Katherine McDonald G. M. Rosengrant A. N. T. Roach Mazie McKeon NCAA Bank OF Mobile
Search Courier

Search the The Mobile Item Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Mobile Item?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication