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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
6
A fragment listing January birthdays of composers and musicians appears with quotes on music healing the soul. It notes events such as a bridge luncheon at the Tile House, a Mothers' club gathering, a Mathew Brewster address, and meetings of Graded Union and Mobile Equal Suffrage Association with officer elections implied.
A midweek evening at the hospital featured a lively tango and gracious hosting by Homer Flynn and Waln. The event included guests Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Jr., Mrs. Henry Hall, T. K. Jackson, M. F. Wide, A. H. Bishop, and Rhett Goode, with discard cards and playful auction remarks.
Several members of the youthful set attend the Battle House event featuring dances and entertainment. Included are Misses Woolf Lillian Doyle Mamie vella McMillan Gabriella Bar Hubard and Messrs Joseph R Clayton Wing Aubrey Raines.
Edward Lazansky ex secretary of state and former canal board member will testify before the special grand jury investigating the J. C. Stewart contract and alleged political contributions. Stewart also testifies as DA Whitman aims to tie the Gaffney who sought a 5 percent bribe to James E. Gaffney, ally of Tammany Hall. The John Doe hearing is delayed to Monday with Senator O Gorman and former governor Sulzer likely as witnesses.
Fred Donnelley Currie Bibb and Tom Raines with Lieutenant Gordon Donald depart today for a six month post graduate course at Annapolis. Afterward he an eight years service in the engineering department of the United States navy. He was an honor guest at another table with Howard Herndon Smith Margarita Ligon and Mrs Greenwood Ligon.
The piece recalls Mobile social life with practice parties led by Mrs James Wade Cox at her home featuring a graphonola and tunes like Nights of Gladness. Notables include Mrs Lovie McKinstry and others while Rosa Lyons hosts Discards on St Anthony Street with Dresden pins and pin cushions awarded to Mrs Houstis and others.
The Conti street home of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Nurse hosted a refined wedding for Opal Allison and Thomas Brunson with Very Rev. G. C. Tucker officiating. The bride, arriving from Morgan City Louisiana, has spent last winter in Mobile, with support from three states in the couple’s union.
A physician argues that thin people resist weight gain due to poor assimilation. He prescribes Sargol tablets with every meal, claiming they make fat-producing elements absorb and raise red blood cell power. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. with a guarantee or money back.
Yesterday at four o clock Mrs. Vivian Marshall hosted the Afternoon Tea Club. The gathering on Government street included Mrs. Tom St. John Mrs. Howard Walker Mrs. L. J. Broadwood and Mrs. Horace Beaven. Seasonable refreshments accompanied the amber beverage named by the club.
Yesterday afternoon the Auctioneers gathered at 3 o clock with Miss Katie McDonald. Mrs T W McDonald and Miss Blossom Kimball served as substitutes. Mazie McKeon won first prize a pair of silk hose for her high score, followed by tea and sandwiches. Next Wednesday Miss McKeon hosts the Auctioneers.
The First Christian Church ladies sponsor an oyster supper from 6 to 10 PM Friday in the church Sunday school room at Government and Dearborn. A cake sale follows Saturday at 10 AM near the Adam Glass furniture store on Royal Street.
The Merchants' Exchange building in Manchester New Hampshire a key retail block burned today causing losses likely over 500000 dollars Two firemen were injured when a wall fell during efforts to fight the blaze
A beauty column explains using mercorized wax as a cold cream substitute to gently exfoliate dirt and wind damaged skin. Regular application smooths and whitens the complexion, revealing younger looking, velvety skin through gradual gentle layers.
A woman recounts curing facial and body hair using a method advised by a chemistry professor. She promotes sending name and address with a two cent stamp to receive full details and instructions, noting her prior dissatisfaction and improved appearance.
Special to The Item. MONTGOMERY Ala Jan 29 M H Craig former superintendent of education of Lawrence county was criticized by Examiner Charles D Townes in a report to Governor O Neal. He over contracted the allotment of school funds for 1911-12 and paid it in 1912-13 totaling 1403.38 and is deemed liable along with the county board for the amount.
Depositors of Henry Siegel & Co now under receivership were offered a cash payment of 30 percent of amounts due, in exchange for accepting the balance secured by about 4 million dollars in Siegel Stores Corporation common stock. The proposal totals roughly 760 thousand dollars in cash and was presented to creditor representatives. depositors heard the offer and the committee retains decision authority.
The Lynchburg Foundry Company plant in Anniston Alabama began operation after the first cast was poured by President H E McWane. The new facility, claimed the most modern in the South, produces over 100 tons daily, employs 200 workers, and cost about 250000 dollars. It is fire-proof and fully equipped with labor-saving machinery.
Shippers protested the proposed five per cent general freight rate rise in official classification territory before Examiner Gerry of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Shoe industry groups and other trade organizations reserved the right to press further before the commission if rates move forward. Witnesses argued carriers had not shown justification for the hike and urged economy in passenger traffic expenses first.
The M. Forchheimer Grocery Company Incorporators file papers in probate court on Thursday to form Forchheimer Co Incorporated with 100 000 capital stock. The firm continues the wholesale grocery business and has operated locally for nearly fifty years. Officers are Ford Forchheimer president Henry A. Forchheimer vice president Louis Forchheimer secretary Maurice C. Forchheimer treasurer.
In Jackson Mississippi a crying six or seven year old wandered to the speaker's stand halting business. Representative Owen comforted the child and asked if anyone had lost a little girl. Senator Greaves carried the girl to her father amid applause as she wandered the capitol seeking family.
The Southern Tile Company is incorporated in probate court and authorized to do business in this city. It is capitalized at $3,000 and will engage in tiling laying tile floors and a general contracting business in tiling. Incorporators are W. C. Smith president K. C. Winter secretary treasurer and Emile Fritz.
Advertises a remedy named Texas Wonder from Dr. E. Hall of St. Louis claiming to cure kidney and bladder troubles for men and women and regulate child bladder issues. Promises mail order for 1.20 with a two month treatment per bottle and includes an Alabama testimonial. Sold by druggists.
Four Mississippi residents were arrested in Gulfport and charged with arson. Mrs. William H. Gates, David McCormick of India, and Clarence and Clara Nelson of Biloxi face the accusations.
The Castle Alumnae Association mid year meeting will be held at the Hotel Manhattan New York on January 31 with guests of honor Mrs Stuyvesant Fish Mrs May Riley Smith author and NY Sorosts president and Miss C E Mason Castle School principal at Tarrytown NY A reunion and reception January 30 31 planned for graduates from across the United States.
A. C. Harte honored at a Birmingham Alabama Y M C A dinner. Hugh Locke presided and contributed to the event. Harte led a quiz on Oriental life and spoke on the duties of Y M C A secretaries in India and China.
An article promotes a Delatone paste treatment for women to remove unwanted hair. It claims a smooth, hairless result and firm spotless skin after applying a water mixed powder for two to three minutes and rubbing off.
A large early morning fire on Broadway blocks along Essex street forced sixty people from their beds. Seven firemen were injured while occupants on upper floors were rescued using life nets.
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for all ages from baby to grandparent. It claims to cleanse stomach liver and bowels without griping and promises relief from headaches indiges tion sourness and fever. The ad urges purchasing genuine bottles priced at 50 cents and warns against counterfeit fig syrups.
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