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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
5
A long society notices page lists numerous events including a 60th birthday reception at Christ Church, annual Manassas Club ball, Wpinstore meeting, Bridge Club business, Cathedral Sanctuary Society, two weddings at local homes, and multiple charity or education meetings. Notable attendees include Mr and Mrs Dan Orweno, Mr and Mrs George A Leftwich, and D A R organizers backing a Barton Academy scholarship.
The essay argues the ideal wife is formed by patience learned in telephone work. It highlights Miss Minnie Maud Roesch as spokesperson for operators who soothe, protect secrets, and manage miscalls, suggesting the “Central” is the home’s emotional hub. The piece extols patience, discretion, and reliability as key wife traits.
The column previews a lively year for those born today with inventive potential and careful work life. It then catalogs a box party at the Mobile society event featuring Mrs. J. C. Carmichael, Mrs. Agnes Leftwich, General J. W. Whiting, and many others, plus a matinee and evening performance and stage props including a spinning wheel from Mrs. C. S. Shawhan and praise for John Mahon 9 in setup and decoration.
A Society Almanac butterfly fete featured Miss Florence Harding of New York and Miss Jamie Hearin of Washington and Mobile. Bridge and 500 awarded prizes to several guests. a four course supper followed in a drawing room setting. Notable attendees included Miss Dorothy Carter Miss Emily Terrill and Mr. Hugh Barclay.
The Manassas club hosts a grand ball and banquet this evening at their rooms on St. Joseph and Dauphin streets. A reception committee includes Price Williams Jr, J Gayfer, John Quill, O J Semmes, James K Glennon, R V Taylor, T M Stevens, Joseph Manning, H H Wefel Jr, Paul Danner, J Sidney Robbins, J D Wainwright, Mark Lyons, R E Flower, J L Marty, Joseph McPhillips.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Toones arrived in Mobile on their honeymoon from Pascagoula Mississippi after a Tuesday night ceremony at the Presbyterian church there officiated by Rev. Parlin. The bride, Octavia Calloway, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E Calloway. Attendants were Vivian Calloway and H C Toenes. They will reside at 415 Marine Street.
A quiet, pretty wedding occurred Monday night at 8:30 o clock, unlisted couple Purvis and De Mattie celebrated an intimate ceremony in a local venue with close family and friends in attendance.
Marie E. Patterson advertises modern scientific electrolysis to remove moles and unwanted hair. Treatments arranged for January at Marinello Shop located at No 57 St Joseph Street with phone contact.
The Chamber of Commerce and Business League directors will meet tonight to consider a seven month old committee report on a municipally owned belt line. The report, filed January 8, favors no belt line, and the new board will decide on action.
Rev. Edward A. Donnelly opened the Settlement Home ceremony, with Rev. Matthew Brewster and Rev. J. W. Phillips speaking on its social church ties. About a thousand visitors toured the new facility noting its excellent layout and program quality. A night photo showed the Woolworth Building as the world’s tallest with half its floors lit.
Springfield Ohio resident recounts a severe indigestion attack last January and rapid relief after using Digestit. He reports weight gain, restored appetite, and strong health after three bottles, and praises the product as a near instant remedy. The ad claims Digestit prevents fermentation and gas and suggests Elixir with tablets for liver and bowel issues.
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