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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1915

Page

3

Courageous wife and social notes from a Tuesday auction club

A poem extols a wife's quiet courage through daily trials and loss. The article then covers Miss Cunningham hosting the Tuesday Auction Club with guests from Tuscaloosa Montgomery Moss Point Pensacola and others. Bridge dominated afternoon activities followed by a luncheon and homemade candies. Prizes included a white crepe de chine camisole and a fancy bag.

Miss Cunningham Loraine Cunningham Margaret Horn Agnes Fowlkes Virginia Woolf Alba Gower Katherine Brown Loretta Byrne Austa Searcy Tuscaloosa Isabelle Montgomery Louise Cowah Moss Point Hattie Arnold Ethel Wiley Edna Finch Pensacola Bridge

Miss Kearley and Mr Macon Married Wednesday

Thelma Kearley wed Floy Vernon Macon at St Stephen’s Road Methodist Episcopal church with Rev D C Glenn Jr officiating. The couple left for a bridal trip to New Orleans after a ceremony featuring roses lilies of the valley and wedding music by Miss Loraine Cane and Miss Ruth Nelson.

Miss Kearley Macon St. Stephen's Road Methods Episcopal Church Thelma Kearley Floy Vernon Macon D. C. Glenn, Jr Harry McDavid Tom Mobely Thelma Albright Eleanor McDavid Harriet Cane Mr. Macon Miss Albright Marechal Neil New Orleans

Cascarets promise relief for head ache and constipation

Advertises Cascarets as a nightly remedy for headache cold and upset stomach. Claims the product cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and toxins from bowels and liver and keeps head clear until morning with a 10 cent box. Encourages both adults and children to use the product.

Wednesday social happenings include clubs, games, and a wedding

The Wednesday Bridge group meets with Mrs. Paul Wilson at 3 p.m. The Discards play at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Joseph McPhillips. Clara Schumann Club marks its twenty first birthday with a musical at 8 p.m. Miss Thelma Kearley wed Mr. Floyd A. Macon at 3 30 p.m. at St Stephen's Road M E Church.

Sey Paul Wilson Clara Schumann Club Cawthon

Debutante Miss Mabel Hartwell Featured At Mobile Ball

A complimentary notice praises Miss Mabel Hartwell of Mobile as a popular debutante and former Cotton Ball queen. She led the reunion march with Col. Harvey E. Jones at the Confederate Veterans event and spent winter in New York at Mrs. Darrington Semple's school. She stayed with her father Senator Hartwell at the Exchange Hotel Monday night then returned to Mobile Tuesday.

Mabel Hartwell Miss Hartwell Mobile Harvey E. Jones New York

Country Club Hosts First Dance Of The New Year

Mrs. J S Taylor entertained at the Country Club in honor of visitors Miss Jean Traise of Chicago and Miss Dorothy Talcott of Washington. The event featured reception by the Taylors and guests, a two course supper, and dancing to a fine orchestra.

Country Club J. S. Taylor Jean Traise Chicago Dorothy Talcott Washington Taylor Augusta Searcy Tuscaloosa Irwin Fearn Louise Cowan Moss Point Katherine Sands New York Marguerite Festorazzi Mariel Goode Mabel Hartwell Margaret Bila Packer Blacksher Mattie Hickey Ethel Burgess Portia Pratt Brookline Mass Mabel Mighell Margaret Horn Eleanor Gray Zemma Mastin Isabelle Norwood Montgomery Annie Moore Provost Brookie Poetz Marie Hermann Dorothy Power Jackson Elise Hall Celia Webb Lucille Overall Alba Gower Elise Beaven Evergreen Edna Finch Pensacola Edna Manning May Canfield Freda Donald Loraine Cunningham Hilda Broadwood Annie Lou E. Anfield Gabriela Barret Marie Clifton Mary Harris Messrs Paul van Antwerp Walter Inge Hugh Barclay Frank Ellis Frank Ward John Courtney Allan Hood Ingersoll Moffat Allie Fowlkes Bestor Thompson Arthur Brown David Harris Toxey Haas E. S. Sledge Taswell Shepard Tom Sims George Lesesne Henry Hall Jr Hammond Gayfer W. G. Horn Walter Boyles Joe Stiggins Homer Flinn Hugh Caffey Tom Strong Nick Vickers Adrian Taylor Cecil Walkley

Church announces chicken pie supper this Thursday evening

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian church invites neighbors for a chicken pie supper on Thursday from 5 to 8 o clock at the church corner Government and Dearborn streets. Clover Sewing Circle plans to entertain guests at Miss Nellie Smith’s home Friday at 8 p.m.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Christian Church Government and Dearborn Streets Clover Sewing Circle Nellie Smith

Luncheon in Montgomery Prepares for Clara Schumann Club Guest

Mrs E F Horton hosts a refined morning luncheon with Easter lily motifs and white rose corsages in honor of pianist Robert Eilenberg of Montgomery the guest of the Clara Schumann Club. Distinctive guests include Mrs Robert Eilenberg Miss Marie Upton Mrs James Hagan and others at the 1:30 gathering.

Robert Eilenberg Montgomery Clara Schumann Club Clara Schumann E. F. Horton Marie Upton Greenville James Hagan W.o'b. Crumpton Duke Goodman George Leftwich Julius Goldstein James R. Cobin New York E. R. Craighead T. H. Johnston A. W. Metcalf T. J. Crossland Mabel Houstis George E. Stone J. Harvey

Enchanting Winter Bride Hosts Heart Party Attendees

Miss Gladys Boone entertained in her spacious Boone home with a two course luncheon followed by a five heart competition. Ten tables showcased pink Killarney roses and Dutch girl heads as prizes included a gold hat pin a Dresden bonbon dish and an embroidered handkerchief case. Attendees included Miss Portia Pratt Miss Ethel Burgess Mrs Rob Aldridge and many other society guests from Birmingham Pensacola and local communities.

Rob Aldridge Portia. Pratt Brookline Ethel Burgess Gladys Boone Boone Killarney Miss Boone Portia Pratt Rob Alridge Emily Eleanor Gray Marie Genevieve Hermann Mary Mott Rhett Zemma Mastin Julia Virginia Creary Celia Webb Elise Beaven Loraine Cunningham Louise Agnes Belle Goldsby Mary Danner Fendley Glass Isabel Norwood Lucille Overall Katherine Sands Gladys Tompkins Willie Duncan Lilie Bells McGowin Marguerite Nabors Birmingham May Canfield Trulah Sage Mamie Tompkins Grace Anderson Pensacola Percy Dunbar Paul Danrer Alex Tyree Tom Toone Clinton Macartney Robert McConnell William Atkinson E. V. O'Rouke

Mrs Hagan Hosts Musical Evening for Esteemed Visitors

A Tuesday gathering at Mrs. James R. Hagan’s home featured distinguished guests including Mrs. Robert Eilenberg of Montgomery and Mrs. James Cobin of New York. The Clara Schumann Club joined, musicians performed, a punch talk by Mrs. Frank Craighead, tea by Mrs. Erwin Craighead, and a plate supper followed in a hospitable, informal tone.

Hagan Robert Eilenberg Montgomery James Cobin New York W. C. Crumpton Evergreen James R. Hagan Clara Schumann Club Edwin L. Taylor Emma la Prade Tam Cobin F. P. Davis E. F. Horton Marie Upton D. W. Goodman Mohler New Orleans Ejslenberg Crumpton Julius Goldstein E. 8. Feagin C. B. Hervey

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Household Remedy

Describes indigestion and constipation as linked ailments and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic and digestant. Claims to relieve congestion of waste, restore regularity, and notes it as a standard household remedy free from opiates.

Cattle Committee Set for Wednesday Chamber Meeting

The cattle committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7 30 o clock Wednesday evening in the newer van and a full attendance is desired. John M Sellers, a laborer of this city, filed a bankruptcy petition in the federal district court today with liabilities of 193 and no assets. He was adjudicated a bankrupt and the case referred to the referee. Attorney James H Webb of Webb and McAlpine returned from Montgomery where he studied prohibition bills passed by the Alabama legislature. Robert H Manser of Mobile now living at Ceiba Honduras is in Mobile visiting relatives and is connected with United Fruit Company at Ceiba. H P Howe Burlington Route agent and W C Thorn Great Northern agent are in Mobile on business. John Matthews reported a theft of a suit of clothes an extra coat and trousers from his place Tuesday night. Mrs A D Davis reported a bicycle stolen from the front gallery Tuesday afternoon by a thief.

Home Economics Club Craighead Federation Committee On Child Labor Montgomery Bibb Graves Federation Committee Murdock State Child Labor Committee Hershhey Jones Miss Fonde Home Economics Legislative Committee On Health and Sanitation Committee H. P. Cole Chamber of Commerce John M. Sellers Federal District Court James H. Webb Webb & McAlpine City Alabama Robert H. Manser Ceiba Honduras Mobile United Fruit Company John Matthews Cena Gaston T A. D. Davis Conception and Eslava Streets

Miss Alice Holifield Hosts Ninth Birthday Party

Little Miss Alice Holifield celebrated her ninth birthday with a neighborhood gathering. Guests included her schoolmates and friends such as Maria Crowley Leila Van Ruth Crum Gene Dumas Bessie Harris Myrtle Harris Jessie O Connell Helen Spaulding Mary V Wolfe and others who enjoyed games candy cake and ice cream at the afternoon event.

Alice Holifield Maria Crowley Leila Grade van Ruth Crum Gene Dumas Bessie Harris Myrtle Harris Jessie O'Connell Helen Spaulding Mary V. Wolfe Sadie Byrne Blanche Crum Pauline Pigford Pauline Lindsey Celena Sorrensen Clara Stone Nannie Holland Aleta Malone Claudia Culver Lily Thigpen Hattie Thigpen Barbara Broadwood Sarah Dixon Dorothy Handley Catherine Cook Esther Knudsen Katherine Garland Azenia Garland Bettie Catlin Eleanor Cosminsky T. O Smith Henderson Dawson Gene de van

Maritime Movements on the River Front

Movements on the river front were few with entries from the Belize and Ottar steamships and the Louise M. Richard schooner. Belize arrives from Belize with 14 000 bunches cashew nuts and 19 boxes, Ottar from Cienfuegos with 1429 cases canned pineapples and tobacco, Louise M. Richard from Cienfuegos in ballast. Belvernont sails for Savannah carrying cotton for the Continent while farewells are exchanged.

Belize Hansen Ottar Olsen Cienfuegos Cuba Louise M. Richard Richard Belvernont Savannah

Rivers and Harbor Body to Discuss City River Bill

The joint rivers and harbor committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange will meet Thursday at 4 PM in the Chamber rooms. The bill empowering the city commission to improve the west side river channel of the Mobile will be taken up for discussion.

Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange Chamber of Commerce City Commission Mobile River

Mexican Gunboat Guerrero Disabled At Salina Cruz

The Mexican gunboat Guerrero, which has troubled shipping, is reported disabled at Salina Cruz. Looting hits Mazatlan military paymaster office for the second time with amount stolen not yet known. La Paz reports a quiet city.

Associated Press San Francisco la Paz San Diego Cal Guerrero Salina Cruz Mazatlan

Auburn Lines Up For Open Game With Mobile YMCA

Auburn College plans to face Mobile YMCA in Mobile at the association gymnasium on Thursday evening. Auburn lists Ed Clements as captain and forward, with Payne Forbes center, Burbage Hudson and Louiselle as guards. Mobile counters with Wford Cunningham Ollinger and Ash at forward and Martin Bieber Midgett Baumhauer and Gi at guards. The result will help measure Auburn against Spring Hill College and later Alabama University on February 11.

Auburn Mobile Y. M. C. A Association Gymnasium Mobile Ed Clements Payne Forbes Burbage Hudson Louiselle Alabama University

Jail official John T Brown takes over Mobile County Jail

John T. Brown, longtime county jailer and experienced in the trade, has assumed charge of the Mobile county jail for Sheriff W. H. Holcombe. He has begun instituting new rules to discipline the jail and regulate the institution’s operations.

John T. Brown Mobile W. H. Holcombe

Danderine Promises Lustrous Hair At Low Cost

A 25 cent hair product advertises Knowlton's Danderine as a simple inexpensive solution for heavy soft hair free of dandruff. The copy claims rapid gloss and fullness within minutes and lists further promises of new hair growth after about two weeks with daily use.

Knowlton

Bible Conference Opens at Government Street Church

Preparations are underway for a Bible conference at Government Street Presbyterian Church starting Sunday January 24. Rev. Charles R. Erdman of Princeton Theological Seminary will speak three times that day. Dr. and Mrs. Erdman arrive Saturday morning and will be accommodated at Battle House. A large platform and a chorus are being prepared with Prof. Charles H. Scholfield training the singers for the conference.

Government Street Presbyterian Church Charles R. Erdman D. D Princeton Theological Seminary Government Street Church Charles H. Scholfield Mobile

Branson Family Receives Charity After Destitution

A man who consistently responds to appeals donated a $5 subscription lot for the Branson family at 1406 Congress Street. The family was reported to be destitute with the father ill and unable to work following an appeal made yesterday.

Branson Family Congress Street

Liver Ailments Targeted By New Life Pills Remedy

Fragments warn many disorders stem from the liver and nervous systems. An advertisement touts Dr.New Life Pills as a cure, claiming nervous spells and eruptions respond. Available for 25 cents at Buckien's Arnica Salve.

Buckien

Big Vaudeville and Films Opens January 18

Matinee at 3 P. M. and night shows at 8 16 each day featuring real vaudeville acts then two reel motion pictures. Prices are 10 and 20 30 cents for matinees and nights respectively.

Germany Cuts Back on Fresh Meat Imports

A dispatch from Amsterdam via London reports Germany is butchering its own meat due to lack of demand and high fodder prices, signaling reduced fresh meat imports and domestic slaughter.

Germany Ly Associated Press Amsterdam London Telart Beverwyk

Livestock Show Heads to St Michael Street Venue

The Ike Products Show organizers announce a three day livestock display from February 15 to 17. The event will run in a building opposite the St Michael Street entrance to the Alba between Royal and Bast streets. The exhibit promises to be a landmark display.

ST. Michael ST. BU St. ~ M Street

Nervousness and Natona Remedies Promoted

Natona Remedies from Natona Co Inc Mobile Alabama tout two tablet doses for nervous troubles and better sleep. Claims include blood improvement and rapid relief from business related anxiety. Cited products include Natona tablets and Natona tonic with cough syrup and antiseptic salve available at druggists.

Bladon Sp NATO Natona Natona Co., Inc Mobile Ala

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