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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
5
The message predicts good fortune for those celebrating a birthday with new friendships forming. Born today individuals are described as serious, strong personalities who will blend their outdoor activities with energetic careers, with chief interests in literature philosophy and government.
Society pages note the Schumann Club celebrating its nineteenth anniversary with events listed for evening and luncheon plans. Mrs George Igard hosts a luncheon for Miss Wheeler at 2 p m while Thursday Bridge Club convenes with Mrs W H Monk Jr at 8 p m. Other activities include No Trump Club with Miss Julia Breary at 1 p m and Electra Sem Colston Chapter U D C meeting with KE Colston at 4 p m, all urged to attend.
Electrolysis is promoted as a modern scientific treatment to remove moles defy stray hair and shape eyebrows. It claims to smooth bumpy skin reduce large pores and provides special rates on all appointments. Marie E Patterson Mariner Shop No 57 St Joseph St contact phone listed.
The notice lists events for Lee's birthday celebration with several business matters to be discussed. A debut reception for Miss Janie Hearin hosted by Mrs. John Quill at 8 30 p m and the Deshon Rolston wedding at Government Street Presbyterian Church at 3 p m are announced.
Mrs. Harry M. Jay of Memphis, an attractive guest of Mrs. Ab. Jackson, was yesterday afternoon’s honoree at a charming bridge party hosted by Mrs. Jackson.
Athelstan Club held a refined mid-winter ball in Mobile's clubrooms with Agnes Fowlkes and George Ketchum Gage leading a festive evening. Guests included numerous social figures, floral decorations in blue pink and gold, supper in the rathskeller, and a lively auction game with Mrs Davison winning first prize.
A vintage advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle cleanser for stomach liver and bowels. It contrasts modern unhealthy habits with primitive living and claims the product comes from The California Fig Syrup Company and is the only genuine old reliable formula.
Miss Olive Hazel Curtin eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Curtin quietly wed Mr Vance Allen Gunnison at the Cathedral with Rev Cassidy officiating. Ushers and a single bridesmaid attended the ceremony. The couple will reside on Regina avenue near Texas street with a reception following at their new home.
Yesterday evening at 8:30 the ceremony joined Charles S Abbott and Hattie Ida Jensen in marriage at Old Trinity with Rev. Dr. Richards officiating. Friends and relatives attended the quiet wedding.
A Baltimore visitor Miss Sue Harrington, wintering with Mrs. P. H. Harrison, was honored at a luncheon yesterday hosted by Miss Grace Lining at her home. The event featured gracious hospitality and warm remarks about the guest.
A Spring Hill gathering features a voluminous mole and black velvet wrap with fox fur trim, pink carnation centerpiece, and a refined table design. Guests include Misses Sue Harrington Jessie Bethea Mary Frazer Emily Gray Mildred Dortch Grace Anderson and others with Charles Lining host at Spring Hill.
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission announced new awards for heroism. Recipients include Louis C. Scholl and Clarence Van Nostrand among many others who saved people from drowning or faced deadly fires and accidents across the United States, with medals and stipends awarded or pledged.
Eleanor Mary Druhan and Edward Roy Albright wed at the Cathedral rectory at 6:30 p.m. The bride wore a grey coat suit with lace and carried American Beauty roses. the groom is a partner in Albright & Wood. After a reception at the Druhan home on Joachim Street, the couple plan a journey to Georgia before settling with the bride’s parents.
Mrs. Ernest Fenollosa announces the marriage of her daughter Erwin Scott to Sea born Thornton Whatley on the evening of January 29 at six o'clock at Christ Church Mobile Alabama. Miss Laura Lee Patrick Missionary Union speaker addresses Mobile women and youth at Dauphin Way Baptist Church Friday at 4 p.m. She will speak on her subject, invited audience.
Wedding cards from Montgomery announce the marriage of Miss Annie Hicks, niece of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hicks, in Mobile.
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