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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1913
Page
14
Society notes recount a moonlit excursion and Monday dance urged by president Mrs. James K. Glennon. June visits include Evie and Myrtle Brannan at Lake Charles, Mrs. Cooper hosting, and couples from Columbus and Livingston, Ala., in Mobile for weddings and seaside outings.
Advertises GETS IT as a fast painless remedy for stubborn corns and warts. Claims to stop pain, shrink the corn, and make it vanish with no bandages or razors. Sold at drug stores for 2je a bottle or by mail from E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago.
At a small cost, Ballweg the Shoe Repair Man invites customers to see him before discarding old shoes. He highlights ladies shoes as a specialty and offers reasonable prices at 465 Dauphin Street.
Washington society circles doubt rumors that Mrs. Philip Hichborn Jr plans to return to Washington. She had sparked a sensational tale in 1911 by eloping with Horace Wylie after first fleeing in 1910. Wylie left his wife and three children, and a subsequent reconciliation attempt failed. Mrs. Hichborn’s actions led Mr. Hichborn to sue for divorce, and he died by his own hand before the case went to trial.
Miss Genevieve Watson arrives today from Baltimore where she studied at the Woman's College. Her aunt Mrs. Fred Martin of Montana reports she finds the local climate exhilarating and will not return home until autumn.
Reports list Mr and Mrs Minor Friend planning a summer visit to Petersburg with Mr Kollock and Mr Marion Robbins for a lake health resort near Pittsburg. Miss Margaret Horn guests at Seacliff with Miss Mary Emma Nettles. Arnsteins return from Mobile after Oskar Arnstein’s funeral then to Birmingham, California and Texas.
Miss Florence Ladd returned last week from Chicago where she has been visiting and will resume her duties at the local social club.
After completing a three year course, Miss Ladd plans a summer with her parents in Mobile before returning to Chicago in autumn to join the university department of domestic economy. She will pursue winter supplementary study while Southern friends extend a warm welcome home.
Mr and Mrs W Rodiger announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Agnes Rodiger to Mr R E B Cooper. The ceremony will be held Wednesday evening June 25 at St Josephs Church Spring Hill Ave and Jefferson Streets. Miss Alma Bogue will attend. Best man is Mr John Lacher. Out of town guests include Mrs R J Cooper and groom’s grandmother, Mrs W W Lindsay of Motley Alabama, Mrs G W Raimes, and Mr and Mrs D T Kennedy of Fulton Alabama.
A group of about 18 friends gathered at Miss Fannie Cruise's home on Charleston street for a surprise party honoring Mai Belle McAuley. The group then moved to the hostess’s home for a musical program, ice cream, cake, and candy. Attendees included Blanche Freegard Crystina Schmidt Mamie Koiits Fannié Cruise Meena Luscher Annie Laurie McAuley Mai Fratley Edwina Carter and Mai Belle Mc Auley. and James Kenny Edward Shelivan Johnny Jones Joseph Russell Tones G TD Walker Beetman Kointyz William Cloud Clarence Cruise.
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Steed of New Decatur Alabama are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Keener at the Windsor Hotel. Steed, superintendent of the New DecaturWaterworks, and his bride formerly Miss Annie Davis of Trinity Alabama, were married last week and will remain in Mobile for several days visiting friends and associates.
Miss Tillie Anderson hosted a linen shower for Miss Ruth Sundburg at her Park Place home with guests including Miss Hilda Sundburg and Miss Camille Pierce. Prizes of silk hose went to Frances Roth, and Mildred Greer won a handkerchief box. The honoree, in blue char meuse, departs for Rockford IL carrying linens and napery mementos. The Mobile WCTU plans a meeting June 26 at 3 30 p m.
In a marital dispute over holiday spending Warren and Helen debate gifts for family and friends. They dread the obligation driven by ads and social expectations, debating practical, affordable options while questioning the true meaning of Christmas giving.
The residence of Mrs. F. I. Spaulding at 196 Stocking Street hosts plans for entertainment as Miss Mabel Le Blanc departs Saturday for Montgomery to be hosted by Miss Blanche de Lasur with several parties arranged in her honor.
Dr. F A Dunster announces a musical to be given by his advanced pupils at the Wattle House Tuesday afternoon July 1 at 5 oclock. Invitations are being issued. Miss Mary Abernathey of Chicago, born and raised in Mobile, will be the guest of Mrs. Tom Boone 985 Government street during July.
Miss Mattie E Friberg and Julius N Fredricson were quietly married Wednesday at 8 pm at the bride’s mother Mrs Maggie Fribergs home on Palmetto street. Attendants were Mr and Mrs T W Roose. The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev G C Tucker in a small gathering.
Miss Mona McKinzie and William Fletcher Fry were married Wednesday at 8 30 p m by Rev H Z Daffin at the bride’s parents home on Spring Hill. Attendants Miss Jennie Berbeze Henry Sweetser Miss Fannie Bell Dorlin Moses Broadus. The couple will reside at No 4 Oak street.
Crichton Alabama social column reports friends learning of the illness of Mr and Mrs Frank Cazalas daughter at Spring Hill Avenue. Rosa Howell resumes duties. Baptist lawn party clears funds with Mrs Dozier Mellwain Daily serving ice cream and others at supper. Rh odes of Spring Hill is on the sick list. J C Powell from Mobile visits Mrs L N Strickland. Ethel Hamilton and Pearl Pollock visit Grand Bay and Orange Grove. Mrs J M McLean visits daughter Mrs Haas at Sans Souci beach. Rev J B Trotter speaks at Mothers Club in cotton mill church. Willis Broadus recovering from typhoid. A Fort Morgan day out includes nine teenth dancing and music aboard steamer Holabird chaperoned by Mrs Goff Brown Craft. Attendees include Mrs Sellers Lockler Hassett Viola Lockler Sophia Maggie Lily Hofbeins Willie Earl. A Japanese tea will be held on east Hyland four south of Spring Hill at the F F McGlynn residence Crichton.
An advertisement urges readers to celebrate the Fourth of July by decorating homes and stores in American colors. It promotes crepe paper designs flags garlands streamers and patriotic foods and accessories for picnics and gatherings.
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