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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1914

Page

6

Hamilton Whist Club Hosts Visiting Devotees and Prizes

Mrs Henry Hay hosted the Hamilton Whist Club meeting with three visiting devotees from Richmond Virginia New York and local guest Mrs Hatch Mrs Monk and Mrs M F Kirk winning ribbons bags silk kodkins and a bridge set of cards as prizes for top scorers at the three tables.

Hamilton Whist Club Henry Hay S Harrie Richmond Russell Houston R. F. Tech New York W. H Hatch Monk M. F. Kirkde

Council of Jewish Women Hear Two Eminent Speakers

Mrs Erwin Craighead and Professor Harris of Barton Academy address the Council of Jewish Women this afternoon at Bnai Brith hall at 3 30 p m Business matters close at 3 to clear the hall for the speakers The meeting highlights prominent community figures and preparations for the program.

Council of Jewish Women Erwin Craighead Harris Barton Academy B'nai Brith Hall

Movies Suggested In Education Debate By Mrs Linscott

Mrs Linscott urged schools to use moving pictures for teaching and to supervise film content to curb harmful plots. She advocated Bible stories and world scenes shown through films as educational tools. Also noted Mrs Walter M Denny Jr of Pascagoula and her sons visiting sister Mrs Culver on Reed Avenue.

Sociology Club W.K. Linscott Mobile Walter M. Denny, Jr Pascagoula, Miss Frank Randall Horace T. E. Culver Réed Avenue

Romantic Wedding at Moss Point

In Moss Point Mississippi on Monday February 27 2 30 pm Judge Chidsey officiated for William Horace Nelson and Mrs Lottie H Hancock of Moss Point The couple with Dora Nelson and Edna Greennough accompanied attended the ceremony at Judge Chidseys residence They will reside in Moss Point after the wedding.

Moss Point Pascagoula William Horace ,Nelson Chidsey Lottie H. Hancock Dora Nelson Edna Greennough

Salvation Army captain offers reward in Payne fraud case

Anniston Ala Jan 27 Captain L F Bott of the Salvation Army local corps offers a $10 reward for the arrest of Thomas Payne who is alleged to be posing under various names as a Salvation Army representative. Bott says Payne is wanted by army authorities for obtaining money under false pretenses.

Anniston Ala L. F. Bott Corps The Salvation Army Thomas Payne

Norton Announces Candidacy for Alabama Senate

James E. Norton Jr a representative from this county in the Alabama House has announced his candidacy for the state Senate to represent the first district comprising Limestone and Lauderdale counties in the next legislature.

Athens Ala James E. Norton, Jr State Senate Alabama Limestone Lauderdale

Laurel Wreath Plans Stirring Throbbing Bean Remark

A fragment notes provocative language about pinning a laurel wreath on a throbbing bean and suggests working on it with a club tomorrow, reflecting colorful phrasing rather than a clear event.

Empire Style Gowns Highlight Paris Fashion

Olivette describes new French evening gowns cut in empire lines with high girdles and draped belts. The gold spangled tulle bodice features a corselet effect and chiffon straps, with a black tulle scarf and velvet poppy. The skirt shows a pannier silhouette, a long train, and a two tunic arrangement in white gold spangled tulle and chiffon.

Would Like the Office Just for the Honor

Alabama State Senator T M Curry of Clanton seeks the lieutenant governorship for the honor it carries He says the post offers no pay and few duties beyond presiding over the Senate He announced his bid in January opposing Thomas B Kilby of Anniston

Montgomery Ala T. M. Curry Clanton Alabama Curry Senate Thomas B. Kilby Anniston

Saint Helena-born Matron Florence Pooley Dies in Leavenworth

Mrs. Florence Helen Pooley, granddaughter of Napoleon's guard, died at her Leavenworth home today. She was born on the island of St. Helena fifty years ago.

ST. Helena Leavenworth, Kas Florence Helen Pooley Napoleon

Chicago and Paris pupils to correspond

Eight Chicago high school boys will exchange letters with eight Paris schoolboys. Letters will be written in French and English and cover athletics drama art and customs. If successful, eight girls in each city will later join the correspondence.

Chicago Paris

Kansas Woman from Goodland Seeks Congress Seat

Mrs. Evan M. Murphy of Goodland announces candidacy for Congress in Kansas sixth district as a Progressive. She cites being a wife and mother as assets and pledges to push for a national prohibition amendment, backed by roles with the State WCTU and Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Associated Press Goodland Kans Evan M. Murphy Kansas Murphy John R. Connelly Colby Congress Kansas State Women’s Christian Temperance Union Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs

Carpenters Union Backs Mobile Fair After Address

The Carpenters Union endorsed the proposed Mobile fair after M. L. Bixler addressed members Monday night. A meeting was scheduled for next Monday to gather all Central Trades Council members, due to a date misunderstanding that left few present at the earlier session.

The Carpenters’ Union Mobile M. L. Bixler Central Trades Council

W. O. W. Camp Opens 21st Year With Banquet

Maple Camp No. 5 Woodmen of the World marks its 21st year with a Feb 2 grand banquet at German Relief Hall. Members assemble at Army Hall for a short march to the venue led by Captain Billy Stevens and George R Longhurst.

Army Hall Billy Stevens George R Longhurst

Grant's Letter to Father Brings High Price at Auction

A letter from General U S Grant to his father announcing his enlistment sold for 190 dollars at a Remsen Lane collection auction in New York. J Ewing purchased the rare autograph letter, which led the day’s sales.

Associated Press New York Theetter U. S. Grant Remsen Lane J. Ewing

Forebear of Mayflower Line Dies in Illinois

Mrs. Howland Jones aged 77 of Downers Grove Illinois died at home after a long illness. She was a direct descendant of John Howland who came to America on the Mayflower and once ran a private school in Amherst Massachusetts teaching Eugene Field and his brother Roswell. She is survived by her husband four sons including Herbert P Jones an Associated Press editor.

Associated Press Chicago Howland Jones George N. Jones Downings Grove John Howland America Amherst Mass Eugene Field Writ Roswell Heard P The

Pinex and Sugar Syrup cough remedy advertised

An advertisement promotes Pinex mixed with a sugar syrup as a powerful home remedy for coughs including whooping cough. It claims rapid relief, a pleasant taste, laxative effect, and notes a money back warranty. It urges readers to ask their druggist to obtain Pinex or send to The Pinex Co. for supply.

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