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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1913

Page

5

Now Of Feminine Interest Highlights Local Events

A list of social happenings in Mobile includes Mamie Colsson’s birthday at 64 Reed Avenue from 4 to 6 pm, a Moonlight excursion for the Public Library Association to Point Clear, and a Steamer-Pleasure Bay trip, plus Bridge Club at 4 pm and a Flag Day dance at 8 pm. Also noted are a supper party at Mobile Yacht Club, a Barnwell MacMahon wedding rehearsal, a Mother’s Day poem feature, and France-bound trip for Miss Margaret Booth’s group aboard the Noordam with attendees from Mobile.

Mobile Public Library Association Point Clear Pleasure Bay Dauphin Street Margaret Booth New York Noordam Europe Edna Manning Joseph I. Manning Mobile Metropolis Blount

Voyages Booked Nearer Home for Mobile Visitors

Vacationists settle along Mobile's Eastern Shore from Zanders to Daphne for a peaceful summer. Mrs Walter Williamson and Mrs R V Taylor prepared the Taylor homestead at Point Clear. Dr Adrian Taylor and family return after seven years in China arriving July 17 in Vancouver. Mrs Taylor will cross the continent to rejoin them. Harry McPhillips rents the Overall home at the Point and moves today. N D McClure and family take the McPhillips place at Point Clear and move today. J J Blacksher and wife to open their Point Clear home tomorrow.

Mobile Zanders Daphne Belrose Walter Williamson R. V. Taylor Taylor Point Clear Adrian Taylor China Vancouver

Impressive Memorial by Mobile Odd Fellows Sunday

Mobile Odd Fellows held a large memorial at Government Street Methodist Church with about 600 attendees. The day included graveside floral tributes at Magnolia cemetery and a multifaceted church program featuring solos, duets, and an address by Rev. E A Donnelly, followed by a churchyard tribute at Church Street cemetery.

ODD Fellows Order Government Street Methodist Church Mobile Albert D. Bloch Magnolia Cemetery Flo G. C. Tucker Church Street Alfred G. Moses Chopin Sallie Belle Andrews A. G. Moses Tf.h. Halliwell

Summer Move-Inette at Point Clear and Daphne Homes

Mrs T S Fry and family plan to occupy their Point Clear home with guests Helen Terris and others joining. The Rubiras, Lotts, Glennons, and Goldsby family prepare summer moves to Daphne and Point Clear. Mrs Henrietta Sheppard wed James R Wallace on June 2, 1913 in Mobile with a home announcement.

James Hope Glennon Point Clear Beach South Bend Ind T. T. Shepherd Henrietta James R. Wallace Mobile Alabama St. Joseph and iState

I This Is Your Birthday Mrs Duke Co Respondent In Pence Divorce Suit

Mrs Catherine Soper Pence sues former representative Lafayette Pence of Colorado for separation alleging a two year friendship with Mrs Lillian N Duke divorced wife of a tobacco millionaire. The narrative mentions Alfred G Van derbilt and Walter Winans as notable American lovers and Lord Lonsdale as chairman of the London International Horse Show.

Lillian N. Duke Catherine Soper Pence Lafayette Pence Colorado Alfred G. Vanderbilt Walter Winans London Lord Lonsdale

Visionary temptations test solid values, advise prudence

The reading warns against glamor and doubtful schemes, urging careful accounting of resources and obligations to build advantageous plans. It notes those born today may reach literary or scientific fame but lack practical know how, benefiting from associations with practical, conscientious people.

Death Imminent for Supt E W Moore of Mobile and Ohio

Superintendent E. W. Moore of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, based in Murphysboro, is in a dying condition with death expected at any moment. He was treated at the Inge Bondurant Sanitorium in Mobile in April and had recently improved before a relapse Saturday.

E. W. Moore St. Louis Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company Murphysboro R. V. Taylor Mobile Inge-Bondurant Sanitorium

Chamberlain's Tablets Promote Digestive Health

Observations claim beautiful women have good digestion and suggest Chamberlain's Tablets will correct faulty digestion. The tablets are described as easy to take and agreeable in effect, and available for sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Secretary Lloyd Rickart Resigns From St. Louis Americans

June 16 report announces the resignation of Lloyd Rickart as secretary of the St. Louis American League club. Hiram Mason, nephew of President Sledges, is expected to succeed him, with Hedges stating Rickart feels he has reached the top of his career at the club.

ST. Louis Lloyd Rickart Hiram Mason Sledges Rickart

Open Air Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Bienville Square

Dr C McGehee and Dr G C Tucker spoke at the Mobile Moderation of Churches event in Bienville Square. Dr J W Phillips led the gathering of about five hundred as a large choir performed under J H Wienand. Summer services continue weekly, moved indoors on rain nights.

C McGehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church G. C. Tucker St. John's Episcopal Church Bienville Square J. W. Phillips First Baptist Church J. H. Wienand

Enamel Ware dispute tests store policy and conscience

Warren and Helen challenge Reed & Walker over chipped white enamel kitchenware bought less than six weeks earlier. After a stern letter, they seek a refund but face cautious shop replies. The couple’s stance shifts when Reed & Walker credits the account and Helen promotes the store to a friend, easing guilt and boosting later rug purchases.

Warren Maggie Helen Reed & Walker W. E. Curtis Hving Mrs. Dawson Reed & Walker's Reed & Walker’s

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Summer Fortification

The advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC as enriching the blood and building up the whole system. It claims the tonic will strengthen and fortify you to withstand the depressing effects of summer heat and Ale.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mamie Colsson Reed Avenue Sadie Taylor Mobile Lodge No B. P Ellis E. L. Merkel, Jr Marion McGehee Mobile Yacht Club Grace St. John McMahon Barnwell-MacMahon Society Bell Miriam Teichner Harry McPhillips N. D. McClure McPhillips J. J. Blacksher Sallie Bell Andrews Davis Turrentine McCartney Halliwell Aldridge Albert D. Bloch Tendery E. A Donnelly Haga Lyon Mfg. CO South Fifth Street Brooklyn,n.y Mer Helen Terris Frys T. S. Fry Ethel Ellie Fry Santos Rubira, Jr Rio Rubira W. O. Lotts Joel Goldsbys T. P. Norvilles P'aehurst Peyton Norville Baby Your Penice & Ford, Ltd New Orleans Moore Maprel Herbert Urner New York City Willis Percy Jewelers Merchants Bank
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