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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1914

Page

6

Social events and tango at Mobile Country Club

Mobile residents attend a social week with Miss Wintersmith hosting bridal party events from 5 to 8 p m. and Ser Finn-Peterson entertaining the Hamilton Club at 3 p m. The U D C marks Lee's and Jackson's natal days at 4 p m with a meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall. Tangos and one-step are showcased at the club with a moonlit outdoor gathering, featuring many local and visiting names and refreshments. Writers Daisy Irwin Clisby and Maybelle Biggart plan Jamaica travel notes for Nascent semi-Tropical Magazine, with other editors and contributors named.

Country Club Mobile Country Club Land Drago Mr. Balz Ar Johnson John Chan Marion Forchheimer Allen Winslow Partridge Deri Mr. Curiel Leo Olinger Tom Farry Partridge George Gage Hugh Arclay Roland Mellett Adrian Taylor Ben Marshall J. J. Dulaney William Phillips Joe Nettles Nick Vickers T. D. Nettles C. B. Fowlkes Joe Bibb Frank Ellis Pat Ellis Dick Redwood John Bell Walter Boyles Henry Hall Ed McKeon Ray le Beau Fred DuBois Dillon Overton Bethea Tony Goodbrad Haywood Hunter Wilbur Chamblin Wilm Pugh George Jamaica Daisy Irwin Clisby Maybelle Biggart Seeberg Mobile Miss Biggart Clisby

Friends Help Duke to Reconciliation

Mutual friends of the Duke of Orleans and the Duchess of Orleans arranged a private settlement of their differences in Brussels on January 19. The duchess sued for separation alimony and repayment of large sums she advanced for his cause. They wed in 1896. The duchess, ex Archduchess Marie Dorothea of Austria, is a cousin of Emperor Franz Joseph and is now with Archduchess Clotilde in Hungary.

Brussels Duke of Orleans France Duchess of Orleans Archduchess Marie Dorothea Austria Francis Joseph of Hungary Clotilde

Parker Keeps Semi Tropical Headline On Frontis

Parker of Mobile serves as business manager. With such names on the frontispiece, one may safely assure success to the Semi-Tropical.

Parker Mobile

Souper Dansante at the Vineyard Honors Stamps Anniversary

Saturday marked the twenty first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs H L Stamps of Tennessee. They and their son H B Jr are guests in Mobile. Miss Lillie Glass hosted at the Vineyards weekend souper dansante with pink theme Carnations and bonbons highlighted the decor and place cards for several couples and the hostess.

H. L. Stamps Tennessee Mobile Vineyard Lillie Glass Stamps

Vineyard social scene featuring Miss Farrell and Dr Deem

A Saturday night gathering in the Vineyard filled every table with music romance and dancing. Notables present included Dr Harry Inge Dr F M Inge Mrs R H Bolling Mr J R Bibb Mrs Sydney Robbins Dr Corrie Bibb and Mr English Cody among others.

Farrell Deem Vineyard Harry Inge F. M. Inge R. H. Bolling J. R. Bibb Sydney Robbins Corrie Bibb English Cody Albert Treadway Leona Wetherbee

Delightful Diner Dansant at Battle House Hosts

Mrs. M. F. Kirkbride entertained at her Conception and Government streets home with a refined diner dansant at the Battle House. American Beauty-roses adorned two large tables for the party and a few splendid specimens stood on view.

M. F. Kirkbride Conception Government Streets Battle House

Sage Tea Dandy Promises Darker Hair With Remedy

An old Sage and Sulphur formula bottle promises to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. The ad claims one or two applications remove gray, restore luster, and cure dandruff and itching, with millions already sold worldwide.

Wyeth

Notable Guests Attend Postcard Beautifying Affair

Flowers for the fair ladies were favored as guests attended the event. Honored attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Luce, Mr. and Mrs. D. PF. Bestor Jr, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. William N. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Robin C. Herndon, Mr. Homer Flynn, Mr. N. R. Clarke, Mr. Frank Smith, Mr. Murray Wheeler and Mrs. Kirkbride.

G. M. Luce D. PF. Bestor, Jr A. W. Brooks John T. Cochrane William N. Hunter Robin C. Herndon Homer Flynn N. R. Clarke Frank Smith Murray Wheeler Kirkbride

Athelstan Club Hosts Informal Dance at Bienville Square

About 150 attendees joined the Athelstan Club for an informal dance at the club house facing Bienville Square. Miss Marguerite Farrell and Mr. Martee Deem of the Vineyard led the pacing, followed by a 10:30 p.m. hot collation in the Bathskellar.

Athelstan Club Bienville Square Marguerite Farrell Martee Deem Vineyard

Holy Name Parade Draws 800 Plus Men and Boys in City

More than 800 participants from Holy Name Societies marched through the city Sunday to protest profanity. Bishop Allen reviewed the parade from the Cathedral steps and delivered a sermon after a musical program featuring hymns and works by composers such as Gounod.

Holy Name ‘Societies of A Sunhday Allen Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Dauphin Street Dauphin Warren Government Claiborne Holy Name Societies St. Vincent's St. Mary's St. Joseph's St. Matthew's St. Patrick’s Cathedral Edward P. Allen Mobile Government Streets Cardinal O’connell Boston Holy Name The Holy Cross Salutaris Shelley A. H. Rowney Gounod Lily Walsh

Mary C Newbold Dies at 53 Funeral Monday in New Orleans

Mrs. Mary C Newbold died Sunday January 18 1914 at 1 10 am in her fifty fourth year. Her funeral will be from 360 St Francis street at 3 pm Monday and at 3 30 pm from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. Montgomery and New Orleans papers please copy.

Devils Ball at Spin sters Hosted by Notables and Chaperones

A grand Devils Ball by the Spin sters featured chaperones including Agnes Winston Goldsby and S B Horton with a large reception committee of club members. The masked floor committee wore yellow badges, while numerous ladies and couples attended as hosts and guests.

Agnes Winston Goldsby Greenwood Ligon Agnes Rickardy S. B. Hornton J. W. Gray James H. Webb E. H. Shaffer C. S. Orton Harry Pillans J. W. Goldsby Con. Little Norton Williams W. J. Atkinson Russell Ladd Rivers A. Rush John A. Wetzel Robin C. Herndon Paul Danner Wythe Whiting Russell Hollinger A. E. Maumenee Edwin Barlow Fort Morgan Alexander Tyree Hagerstown J. B. Davis, Jr Jex Howard Luce Walter Higgins Forrest Harsh Oscar Barney Herndon Radclff John Meador James F. A. Birch Steele Partridge Society

Murray Krebs Wedding at St Vincent’s Rectory

In a simple ceremony this morning Miss Sadie May Murray wed Mr Benjamin F Krebs at the parlor of St Vincent’s rectory. Attendants were Rosalie Murray and Edgar H Murray, siblings of the bride. Rev Father D A Brady officiated per Catholic rites.

Thieves Miss Six Valued Coins At Berkeley Library

Six ancient Roman coins valued by the University of California at five thousand dollars each were left untouched when thieves broke into the university library coin cases Saturday night. About fifty dollars in other coins were stolen.

Berkeley Cal University of California University Library

Fewer Drinking Places in New York State

The Associated Press reports in Albany that New York state has 918 fewer drinking places than in 1896 when the excise law was passed. The current total is 23,472, with New York City alone showing a decline of 109 in the last year.

New York State New York City

Wilson Opposes Civil Service Exemption Rider

President Wilson repeated his opposition to a rider in the post office appropriation bill that would exempt over 20,000 assistant postmasters from civil service. He did not outline a plan to remove the feature but stressed his firm stance against it.

Wilson Washington Rider Post Office Civil Service

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Woolf Hamilton Club Fiinn- Peterson Miss Wittimore Lee Jackson U M. C Knights of Columbus Hall Ber MR. Martie Deem Iss Florence Kelly Comedienne MR. Henry Rudolph Hie Rowley Orchestra Duke Mrs. Kirkpatrick W. S. Stephenson St. Louis W. H. Monk, Jr Will Chapman Bay St. Louis Deverts Edwin Bartow Evie Clark Tampa Mulberry Fla Marion Ala West Point Louisville and Nashville New Orleans South Lawrence Street Royal Baking Ly Associated Press Associated Press Albany N. Y Mobile Electric CO
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