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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
8
A lyrical fragment hints at romance and travel while Laurel society notes report Dorsey hosting friends, Miss McDade and Miss Schneider attracting attention, and a forthcoming June 21 wedding in Silver Creek Mississippi, with local guests from Laurel and Mobile.
Friends of Mrs J K Davidson and her daughter Mrs C A Bruns on a recent night surprised them at their home in Brew Alabama. The event honored their upcoming move to their new residence.
On East Rickardy Street Mrs G L Box and Mrs August Burger joined friends to bid farewell to the Brunson couple. Mrs Burger presented each with engraved thimbles bearing their initials as a keepsake. The Davidson and Brunson families depart with many well wishers hoping for happiness and prosperity.
Miss Irwin Fearn of Mobile is listed among sponsors present at the prize regimental drill at Auburn on Tuesday. Several prominent Alabama girls attended, with Miss Fearn the sole Mobile entrant.
Harry Clifton announces another steamer dance on the Cessna to be held Thursday June 17. The boat departs from the foot of Dauphin Street at 8 30 p.m. and returns at 11 45 p.m. Chaperones include Mr and Mrs John Meador Mr and Mrs Steele Partridge Mr and Mrs Rob Neville Jr.
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, pleasant liver remedy to replace calomel. It claims quick relief from biliousness, constipation, and headaches, with money back guarantees and endorsements by druggists. Children are said to tolerate it and avoid stomach upset.
Miss Viola Kraus a noted figure in New York society marries Victor Vance at 28 West Seventy sixth Street the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Kraus. The couple will honeymoon on the yacht Vamoose owned by Mr and Mrs Von Schlegel.
Thompson changed her wedding gown for a traveling blue silk poplin suit with matching hat and departed with Mr. Thompson for a bridal trip to Atlanta Montgomery and Greensboro, the groom’s former home. They will reside in Mobile where he works with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
A prenuptial heart party and miscellany shower honors Miss Bessie Louise Cox as she prepares to wed Mr. James Westbrook next week. Mrs. Q. S. Adams hosts about thirty friends, with Spencer Cato Adams delivering a wagon of daisies and gifts. Prizes include perfume for the most heartless guest and blue silk hose for the honoree amid daisies, green and white decor, and an ice course.
The No Trump Club met on Thursday afternoon with Miss Agnes Belle Goldsby hosting. Guests included Miss Mary Easley Goldsby and several others. An ice course followed and Miss Emily Gray won two Maderra handkerchief trophies.
Friday events include Miss Margaret Inez Phelan hosting progressive anagrams for St. Vincent's School graduates at 8 p m and The Elwell Bridge Club led by Mrs B F Adams at 4 p m. Evelyn Harvey's pupils perform at McGill's Institute at 8 p m. Saturday schedule features Miss Nell Kennedy entertaining St Vincent's graduates at 4 30 p m and Mrs T H Halliwell hosting a linen shower for Miss Bessie Cox at 4 p m.
Personal notices detail Mrs C P Dailey and her son Christopher Toplin Dailey returning from a visit to Mrs John McDonald in New Orleans. Mrs J B Marshall returns from Moss Point. Miss Ruth Turner leaves for Mobile for Spring Hill College commencement and will stay with Mrs Paul Jackson and Mrs Herbert McCoy.
Merrill Mississippi notes report many visitors including Mrs C H Parker from Sandersville and Mrs Olle Etheredge from State Line. Couples Louis Ball and Ella Purvis wed and moved to Pine Grove. Attendees at Cross Roads Children’s Day numbered about 600 with a good dinner. Ice cream socials, church activities, and local travel to Mobile and Lacedale are mentioned along with several residents and faculty movements, birthdays, and school news.
Grove Hill Alabama notes include Mrs M L Orr visiting relatives in Dothan and Mrs L E Clark returning to Mobile after a pleasant visit. The summer school opens with record enrollment and Professors Watson of Fulton and Mitford Matthews assist. Rev A E Shafer conducts a revival at Stockton Baldwin County plus items about Mrs F F Carter and Mrs W V Stewart visiting Healing Springs.
Social items from Mobile to Pensacola and Moss Point detail weddings visits and guests. Notables include Miss Margaret Campbell and Miss Mary Elmore visiting Pensacola, Miss Frances Hall at a house party in Mobile, and numerous Mos Point and Mobile social exchanges. The Citronelle Call also reports local society movements and confirmations.
Mrs J C Crum and daughter left Arlington for Montgomery to join her husband and son who are at the Panamas Exposition in San Francisco. They will return to Mobile after Montgomery. Mr and Mrs John Cunningham visited their parents in Arlington. Mrs J H Kimbrough has been ill this week. Mr and Mrs J D Stoudenmier and their children of Newbern stopped in Arlington en route to Mobile and the coast. Miss Julia Buck, visiting Mrs B E De Van, returned to Thomaston.
Mr B C Seaton of Nashville Tennessee famed for the Seaton Wheel and Puncture Proof Tire asserts Vitalitas cured his long standing rheumatism and improved his health. He claims Vitalitas aids stomach liver kidneys bowels and blood and reports ongoing marvelous cures. Suttons Drug Store sells Vitalitas Croce Adv supports sale locations.
Sunday through Monday several Arlington residents were noted away or visiting relatives. Mrs Ernest Bulwinkle passed through the city Sunday. J M Hicks visited relatives in Lower Peach Tree. Mrs Fannie De Van and daughter returned from Lamison. Miss Ruth Adame returned from Lamison after weeks with sisters. J A Agee spent Wednesday in Selma on business. Dr F F Kimbrough left Sunday for Pensacola Florida. T J Shields of Selma was in Arlington Friday. Mr and Mrs J H Kimbrough spent Saturday in Selma. Mrs Eleanor Cobb left Wednesday for Marion to visit her sister Mrs Dozier. Mrs John Raines of Lamison is visiting her parents in Arlington.
Fifty orphans from the Church Home in Mobile arrived by the steamer Apollo and will stay at the Business Women's Club House on Magnolia Beach for a week. The clubhouse is donated by its members and transportation across the bay is provided by M. E. Bowen.
The town and visiting families gathered at the Gables on Sunday. J. P. Lowell and kin moved into their Fels avenue home. Beggs and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bixler of Mobile spent Sunday at the Gables. Mr. Duchesneau was also a guest. E. H. Payne departed for New Orleans for a short trip scheduled in a few weeks.
Crops look fine despite dry weather. The protracted Methodist church meeting ended Thursday. D. W. Evans traveled through Saucier to Gulfport on Wednesday. M. Spikes visits Gulfport a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Spikes welcome a baby girl. Floyd Fairley visits relatives in town.
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