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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1914

Page

18

Mobile Equal Suffrage Association Meets for Campaign Planning

A notable meeting of the Mobile Equal Suffrage Association is scheduled for Thursday at the Hotel. Officers will be elected and plans discussed for a dignified yet active campaign. A prominent Alabama Society of Colonial Daughters of the American Revolution member is proposed as president.

Woman's Suffrage Meeting Mobile Equal Suffrage Assoeeee Hotel Alabama Society of Colonial the Daughters of the American Revolution Association

Diner Dansant at Battle House Brightens Mobile Social Scene

A Mobile social diary notes the Diner Dansant at the Battle House as a festive occasion with a grand salon filled by a host of guests. Attendees include Mrs. M. G. Girkbride, Lt. Gordon Donald, Lt. and Mrs. Edward Barlow, Miss Horner of Asheville, and many others, plus visitors like Miss Davie Vass and Mrs. Norwood Richard.

Battle House Mobile Eventide Jeunesse Doree Vieillesse Argentee M. G. Girkbride Robin Herndon Gordon Donald Edward Barlow Fort Morgan Harry Donald Francais Roulet Paris G. M. Luce R. H. Bolling Sydney Robbins C. Bibb T. M. Maddox Robert Rutherford E. C. Hughes Albert Bush D. P. Bester, Jr George Robinson

Entertaining Event Hosted by Mrs. C. E. Ryan

Mrs. C. E. Ryan hosted a week’s notable entertainment honoring her cousin Mr. Paul Logan of Montgomery. Guests enjoyed many games and punch served by Miss Annie Murray before light refreshments in the dining room. Meanwhile Mrs. C. L. Limburg Jr. is ill with pneumonia at Providence Primary.

C. L,mberg, Jr Providence Rriary

Grace Bestor Bible Study Class Meets at Mrs Me’s Home

A Grace Bestor Bible Study Class will meet at the residence of Mrs Thomas Me on Monday at 4 o'clock. The session will be led by Dr Johnson, pastor of All Saints Church.

Grace Bestor Thomas Mean Johnson All Saints’ Church

Elizabeth Baxters Party a Pretty Afternoon for Fifty Guests

Miss Elizabeth Baxter hosted a charming afternoon at her home with fifty young friends in attendance. Her mother prepared the selections, featuring pink charmeuse dresses and coordinated accessories. Guests enjoyed a dress parade and festive color decor as a family-friendly social event.

Elizabeth Baxter

Trust Measures Debated by Congress on Drastic Scope

Congress debates trust legislation with the house judiciary and commerce committees at odds over form. Senate leaders push more drastic bills to destroy monopolies, while administration drafts face Democrat dissatisfaction. Stanley bills are cited as more radical, with committees set to resume Monday.

International News Service Washington Congress House Judiciary Committee House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Senate Newlands Interstate Commerce Commission Ashurst Martine New Jersey McKellar Tennessee Glass Virginia Foster Illinois McReynolds Clayton House Judiciary Committee Stanley Trust Mr. Stanley Wilson

Local Fair Winners Announced For Craft and Dance Contests

Grace Landon drew the gold love knot ring as top prize in a ribbon drawing. Lottie May Marechal won the silver thimble and Sadie Lyons the silver dime. Antoinette Quill and Edna Pincus shared six carnat ions each for best tango exhibition.

Grace Landon Lottie May Marechal Sadie Lyons Antoinette Quill Edna Pincus

Knights of Columbus Social Session Invites Mob Ile Council

The Mobile Council No. 666 Knights of Columbus invites families and friends to a social session at their hall on Wednesday January 28 1914 at 8 p m An entertainment program features vocal and instrumental pieces by members and friends including Prof L R Kreutter and Mr M Varnadoe with a list of performances and accompanists.

Knights of Columbus Mobile Council Order L. R. Kreutter M. Varnadoe Cadman J. K. Lavretta A. Cashin Misses Cashin Johnston George W. Tunstall J. Oberkirsh J. F. Brady Lily Walsh Marie McCarron R. D. McCarron the Rosary John M. Potter W. H. Radebaugh J. R. Kreutter

Rasher and Goode Tie Quiet Knot at Local Church

James R. Rasher and Miss Mattie J. Goode wed Tuesday night at 8 at St Francis Street Methodist Church with Rev. O C McGehee officiating. The bride was given away by her stepfather T B Sheedy in a small ceremony due to Mrs Sheedy’s illness. The couple, former Danville residents, received warm congratulatory wishes from friends all week.

James R. Rasher Mattie J. Goode St. Francis Street Methodist Church O. C. McGehee T. B. Sheedy Rasher

Dan sent dance for Mobile Business Women's Club fund

On Wednesday January 28 from 5 to 8 p m a Dan sent event at the Knights of Columbus Hall raises funds for the Mobile Business Women's Club building fund. At 5 30 and 7 p m Miss Margarita Ligon with Mr Herndon Smith will demonstrate new dances including the tango and waltzes.

Knights of Columbus Mobile Business Women’s Club

Ghost Ball at Magnolia Social Club Anniversary

The Magnolia Social Club marked its anniversary Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. William Pocase’s home 852 Elmira Street with a ghost ball. Chairman Joe Tarr noted ghosts captured in Magnolia Cemetery, listing attendees including Annie Kane Gertrude Rienhart Josephine Bedeman Mabel Smith Josie Pocase Feenie Tarr Lilly Watson Lillian Stockman Edna Murphy Ollie More Mamie Parks Olean Clement Nellie Reinhart Annie Tremer Ada Parks Mattie Kane Katie Hooley Margarette Strocker and Gertrude Parks.

Magnolia Social Club William Pocase Elmira Street Joe Tarr Magnolia Cemetery Annie Kane Trude Rienhart Josephine Bedeman Mabel Smith Josie Pocase Feenie Tarr Lilly Watson Lillian Stockman Edna Murphy Ollie More Mamie Parks Olean Clement Nellie Reinhart Annie Tremer Ada Parks Mattie Kane Katie Hooley Margarette Strocker Gertrude Parks

Raising Chickens in Cold Weather Lessons From a Yard Vet

An agricultural column advises on chicken care and cost saving. It covers disinfecting old coops, preparing nests for setting, and choosing egg breeds. It promotes cotton seed meal as a cheap egg booster, with feeding ratios and caution on digestive effects. It also dismisses myths about moon phases and emphasizes gradual diet changes and practical potato use.

Marin Jane Sorcey New Orleans Ananias Club Mississippi

Former Senator Cullom Nearing the End in Grave Condition

Washington reports former Senator Shelby M. Cullom of Illinois grew gravely ill after a sharp heart attack this morning. He rallied slowly and his condition remained very grave by nightfall.

Cullom International News Service Washington Shelby M. Cullom Ilinois

Indiana shoplifter captured with goods

Mrs. Anna King 40 of Indianapolis was arrested in Chicago on a shoplifting charge. Private investigator Miss Catherine Lynch found goods valued at 350 dollars on her person, including laces silks skirts and underwear. She was detained by police at South Clark Street station.

International News Service Chicago Anna King Indianapolis Ind Catherine Lynch

French Businessmen Demand US Action on Huerta Era

The French Federation of Business Men voting in Paris on January 24 urged the American government to pressure Huerta toward a peaceful succession and to prevent revolutions that threaten the republic and foreign interests in Mexico.

Paris Busines Esco Huerta

Devastating cyclone hits Moultrie Georgia area

A cyclone moved through Moultrie with heavy rain and a black cloud. It damaged a dry kiln and several small houses, wrecked timber and trees, and toppled a seventy foot brick wall as it passed from west to east.

Moultrie Ala

Local Election Contest Prizes Listed for Top Voter Totals

A prize announcement offers $500 in gold to the voter with the most votes $200 to the second place and $100 to the third place with an additional $50 prize. The offer targets men women or children who secure the largest vote counts in the contest.

Contests Offer Votes for Local Churches and Schools

A cooperative contest rewards organizations with votes based on 90 day pledge coupons from Level Best Shoe Store. Top prizes are $100 for the largest vote total, $60 for the second, and $25 for the third. coupons convert to 200 votes each.

Level Best Shoe Store

Local Contestant Vote Totals Packed with Names and Votes

A list of numerous individuals with listed votes from a local election or ballot. Names include Erseline Julian Hazel Lewis Marion Maloney Doris McMahon Jorie OBrien May Pond Adessz Repall Madeline Stater Vernona Steber Ruth Stein Rubie Townsend Minnie Tobler Maud Wagner Unice Yost George Powell Phillip Sullivan J F Murphy A B Brown Marie Crotty Lillian Decatur Fred Enholm W R Johnston Bessie Peckinpaugh Elizabeth Simonson A E Stikes FN Boith John A Tillinghast GA Thompson Thelma Vermille R He Stoecker Master Franklin Naylor Nhert and others with vote counts ranging from single votes to thousands.

Erseline Julian Madison St Hazel Lewis Indiana Ave Isee Ies Marion Maloney Reed Ave Doris McMahon Fslava Jorie O'Brien Savannah May Pond Parham St Adessz Repall Canal St Madeline Stater S. Franklin St Vernona Steber Ruth Stein Y. W. Cas Rubie Townsend Franklin and Madi Son Minnie Tobler S. Royal St Maud Wagner St.Anthony St Unice Yost Baltimore and Marine George Powell Toulminville Alanese Phillip Sullivan St. Louis J. F. Murphy Ieee A.B. Brown Marie Crotty Lillian Decatur Fred Enbolm W. R. Johnston Bessie Peckinpaugh Joachim Elizabeth Simonson Dauphin A. E. Stikes FN. Boith John A. Tillinghast le Peeves GA. Thompson Thelma Vermielle R. He Stoecker Franklin Naylor Brother Nhert

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