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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1914

Page

7

Membership Luncheon Opens Week for Y W C A at Battle House

The January event kicks off the week's program with a large Y W C A luncheon at the Battle House led by Mrs. C. E. Vincent and a full reception and musical program. Notables include Mrs. Seale Harris Mrs. H. H. Clarke and Dr. Ryan with soprano performances by Mrs. Howard Ryan and Miss Turrentine. The article lists a long roster of committee chairs and ushers guiding seating and decorations.

Battle House C. E. Vincent Seale Harris H. H. Clarke Augusta Hooks J. B. Harvey R. P. Pope R. O. Harris Agnes Orton Isabel Goldsby Ryan Pittsburg Mobile Medical College Pearle Schwarz Miss Turrentine George A. Leftwich T. D. Nettles Henry H. Clarke F. L Thompson G. B. Shawhan J. W McAlpine Ll. G. Cameron John T. Cochrane J. H. Patterson Dan McNeil M.@. Lingle J. P. Watters Henry Chamberlain Margaret Southerland Minnie Lott Nannie Gayle Owen

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Darker Hair

Old grandmother recipe revived as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy offered at drug stores. A downtown pharmacist asserts it darkens hair naturally without evidence of treatment and improves dandruff and scalp itchiness with repeated use.

Simon Wyeth

Fitting Women for New Sphere in Sunday Sermons

The Rev F H Geinee of Decatur Ala preached two sermons at Government Street Presbyterian on The Woman's Crisis and the Woman's College. Dr Gaines urged women to stay in their sphere, praised women's colleges for mental training, ideals, and poise, and said such colleges must be top ranked and Christian. He also spoke on immortality Sunday night.

F. H. Geinee Decatur Ala Government Street Presbyterian Church Woman's Crisis Woman's College Gaines Women's Colleges Federations of Women’s Clubs WW. Co. T. U

Local Committee Members Listed for Event

A committee is named with Mesdames Barret Mechem Crocker Spotswood Harvey Griffin Allison Norquist Harris and Misses Emily Gray Mildred Dortch Isabel Goldsby Mighell Mary Harris Bevil Clarke and Butler. The group includes a mix of named ladies and social leaders.

Mesdames B. T. Barret H. B. Crocker W. C. Spotswood J. B. Harvey G. W. Griffin G. T. Allison A. F. Norquist R. O. Harris Misses Emily Gray Mildred Dortch Isabel Agnes Belle Goldsby Mabel Mighell Mary Harris Bevil, Clarke and Butler

Diner Dansant Impresses City Bank Guests at Battle House

The Battle House gala Diner Dansant filled the tapestrial salon with eight o'clock crowding as City Bank and Trust Company’s forty six representatives kept to a crimson and white table. Guests laughed over verse cards and favors. a playful car and water wagon misdirection sparked amusement as plans for the evening unfolded.

Battle House City Bank and Trust Company

Baroness Vaughn Survives Hydro Plane Mishap At Sea

Baroness Vaughn, former morganatic wife of King Leva, escaped an accident during a Beaulieu Sur Mer flight with aviator Maison. The craft capsized after the pilot lost control in rough water. both passengers were rescued by motor boats. She cleared Maison of blame.

Nice Vaughn

Miniature gifts spark playful tribute in jovial pageant

A lighthearted display uses tiny versions of everyday items to honor diverse recipients. The assortment includes replicas of baseballs, nursery gear, garden tools, money bags, and sky rockets, all arranged as playful tokens of achievement and character.

Smart Frock Society Dines at Battle House Gala

A crowded scene at the Diner Dan sant on Saturday night shows numerous guests in smart frocks and cavaliers at a gala in the Battle House. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Forcheimer with R C Schwarz and Sydney Rosenbaum party from New Orleans, alongside many noted attendees from New York and Montgomery.

Battle House Maurice Forcheimer R. C. Schwarz Henry Piser Sydney Rosenbaum New Orleans J. Zenan Edith Forcheimer Forcheimer Schwartz Lloyd Richard A. J. Brown George Fearn, Sr Murray Wheeler Penrose Vass Winglet New York Whiting Tom Sims A. J. Braeme Montgomery Russell Ladd W. C. Lott Erwin Lott Mary Danner Page Alford Coates Albert Fuller Angelo Festorazzi Ward Howard Clyd Hunter Bir

Diner dan sant closed the week of Jan 25 in ultra scintillation

Social notes record hosts and debutantes at two gatherings in Birmingham. Mr Tom Strong and others hosted Miss Irene Dunster and Miss Margaret Horn while Miss Elise Hall and others were debutantes at a separate table. Additional hosts included A B Taylor Minnis D P Bester and more.

Mingham Tom Strong Walter Inge Frank Rosse Wallace Parham C. B. Fowlkes W. G. Horn Homer Flynn Irene Dunster Margaret Horn Elise Hall Gabrella Barret Celia Webb A. 8. Taylor Minnis D. P. Bester Naylor M. F. Kirkbride Duggar Frank Overall C. B. Hays L. G. McMillan W. PF. Tebbetts W. Howard Dansant

Mrs C B Hayes Heads to Washington for Week Visit

Mrs C B Hayes leaves tomorrow for a week long visit to Washington. Mr Clayton Wing spent the week end at Jackson Alabama, his former home. Mrs John Hayley and children of Farnsdale are guests of Mobilians, their relatives, for an agreeable so journ.

Clayton Wing Jackson, Ala John Hayley Farnsdale

Mrs McGuire Hosts Japanese Ball A Ginormous Night

Mrs. McGuire hosted a Japanese themed ball on January 22 with eighty five ladies giving chrysanthemums to their dance partners. Theo Taylor and George Edward Drago, both nine, dressed as Japanese. Drago's orchestra played until after 1 am and a February repeat is planned. Committee members included H J Christofferson, Schwenk, Fincher, Skelly, Peter McGuire Jr, Bitzer, McCloud, Yost, Lapgan and Flach.

Drago

Negro accused of stealing crepe for hatband

Jessie Granderson, a Black man from Evergreen Alabama, was detained at police headquarters as a dangerous suspect after allegedly taking a piece of crepe from Arthur Lewis's door at 259 South Broad Street while seeking food. He claimed the fabric was to be used as a hatband and faces arraignment in recorder's court Monday.

Jessie Grandergon Evergreen Ala Arthur Lewis South Broad Street Lewis Granderson Recorder’s Court

Quiet New Year Night Out Ends In Tension Over Bill

A couple, Warren and Helen, choose a quiet home evening but join friends the Stevens for a New Year’s Eve in a midtown restaurant. They encounter crowds, high prices, and a splintered mood as they compare costs and expectations, ending with uneasy reflections on spending and independence.

Warren Aroud Helen Icus Miro Stevens Man Broadway Stevenses Mrs. Stevens Henry H Broadway

Redmond Celebrates Home Rule Prospects in Ireland

Waterford Ireland January 26 John E Redmond leader of Irish Nationalists told a large crowd that barring accidents the home rule bill will become law this year Any changes would require opponents goodwill which he said is unlikely He urged supporters not to contest William O Briens Cork seat to avoid a nationalist split O Brien resigned after a challenge from Augustine Roche to test support and pledged to meet any Irish party member to decide acceptance of the bill.

Associated Press Waterford Ireland John E. Redmond Redmond William O'Brien O'Brien Cork Augustine Roche M. P North Louth John Redmond Down

Oysters Regulation Sparks Dispute Among Alabama Boatmen

Alabama oyster commission reports objections from boatmen and shippers to exporting oysters for steaming under the culling rule. President Craft notes steam oysters must be 2 1 2 inches long while raw oysters require 2 inches in width to stay competitive with interstate markets.

Alabama Oyster Commission Craft

Bishop Beckwith Confirms Two Classes at Mobile Churches

The Rt. Rev. C. M. Beckwith of Alabama confirmed two large classes during Sunday services at Christ Church and Trinity Church. Morning gathering at 11 o clock and a 7 20 p m service drew large congregations as neighborhood information bureaus were noted locally.

C. M. Beckwith Episcopal Church of Alabama Mobile Christ Church Trinity Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ociet Bell the Battle House H. T. Inge Hamilton Whigs Club Henry Halli City Bank and Trust Co City Bank Bell Phone Laura Adams Nelson and Bailey S. Royal F. H. Gaines Business Women's Club Knights of Columbus Margharita Ligon Herndon Smith Lo Mode Miss Ligon Mr. Smith L. C. Fry Ladd D. P. Bestor, JR G. A. Michael Assi Merchants Bank Water and St. Francis Streets Baroness Vaughn Ann Coen Mabel Herbert Urner Mr. Stevens Wall Street Maxwell's Hillard Stevens Paris Curtis Twdollars C. M. Beckwit van Antwerp Drua Cors Marguerite Farrell MR. Martie Deem Florence Kelly Comedienne MR. Henry Rudolph THE Rowley Orchestra
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