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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1915

Page

6

Local Notes and Social Items from Mobile Area

Typhoid fever cases mentioned as part of social notes. Mrs A C Riley of Meridian visits Miss Ella Wright. Miss Polly Barrett visits her mother, returning to Daphne Normal. Miss Katie Wright returns from Mt. Vernon. Toulminville beats Plateau 9 to 4 in a baseball game with Dou dell and Lewis on Plateau. Mrs Ida Smith visits Mrs Wilson. Ingram family returns from Twelve Mile Island camping aboard Helmer with Miss Cora Jones as guest. Mary Virginia Sandz visiting friends. Louis Roloph returns home after visit. Miss Anna Boulet Society Editor.

Dodge Mobile A. C_ Riley Meridian Ella Wright Polly Barrett Daphne Katie Wright Mt. Vernon Ala Toulminville Plateau Toinhe Pistole Young Doudell and Lewis Ida Smith Wilson S. W. Ingram Twelve-Mile Island Helmer Cora Jones Mary Virginia Sandz Louis Roloph

Wedding at West Point Captures Society's Eye

Mobile and West Point society pages recount the June wedding of Miss Eleanor Vidmer to Lieutenant Joseph P. Aleshire at West Point New York. The ceremony featured daisies and lilies of the valley with a reception at Cullum Hall and a cake cutting with a sword.

Rekestina West Point Mobile Canor Vidmer Videmer Joseph P. Aleshire U. S. Cavalry Vidmer Aleshire Army and Navy Journal Irwin Fearn Eleanor Vidmer Ter George Vidmer Meade Wildrick Dorothy Aleshire Katherine Margaret Treat Washington Marian Helen Townsley Loraine Sickel New York Dorsey Pallen New Rochelle Rowland Louisville Grace Arrowsmith Cullum Holmer Punch Wilcox Townsley Lorraine Sickel Treat Strong Alice Batty Uhl Kalloch Selleck Bradford Dic Crawford Lee McAndrew

Young matron outlines rules for social season

A young matron says event success hinges on the hostess condition and charm. She promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe remedy for backache headache sleeplessness and menstrual irregularities and invites women to request free medical advice and a complimentary book.

Pierce Dr. Pierce

Wedding, showers, and meetings fill a busy week

Calendar pages list the weddings of Miss Julia Booth and Mr Edward Stevens at Dauphin Way Baptist Church at 6 30 p m and the Stone Gould wedding at Christ Episcopal Church at 2 p m. It notes gatherings at Barton Academy Yacht Club Battle House and homes with hostesses Mrs E C Hughes Mrs L Bauer Mrs Gurganus Mrs Lindley and Carol Miller.

Julia Booth Edward T. Stevens Dauphin Way Baptist Church E. C. Hughes Barton Academy James Hagan Yacht Club L. Bauer T.K. Jackson Stone-Gould Battle House Craighead Parliamentary Law Club Liberty League of the Baptist Tabernacle Charles Lindley

Dance at Moose Auditorium by Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen

The Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen Associate Association hosts a dance at Moose Auditorium with free admission. Music by Drago promises a good time for attendees.

Mobile Dry Goods Salesmen Associate Association Moose Auditorium Drago

Alabama Shorthand Reporters to Meet in Mobile Saturday

Alabama Shorthand Reporters Association holds a special Mobile meeting on Saturday June 26 at 9 oclock in the circuit court room. President R D Algee of Anniston will call sessions to discuss securing equitable shorthand laws and possible legislation at the July session.

Alabama Shorthand Reporters’ Association Mobile R. D. Algee Anniston Ala Circuit Court Room Judiciary Committee Robert H. McConnell Bernard A. Carlin Grand Jury McConnell Carlin Eneene Court Alabama Shorthand Reporter Association Alabama

Plan New Road From Gasque to the Gulf

A petition for a public road from Gasque through Palmetto Beach to the gulf has been signed by all but two citizens in Palmetto Beach. Opposition arises at Gasque but is not seen as enough to stop the project which would open up new territory.

Palmetto Beach Ala Gasque Gulf

Local Notes From Toulminville and Nearby Areas

Mrs E L Colé visited her brother A J Schrant in New Iberia Louisiana for a month then went to Biloxi Mississippi where her husband joined for a brief outing before returning Sunday night. Rev Ernest Daffin preached at Deer Creek Alabama. Mrs George Toulmin who had been ill shows signs of improvement. S Meeker has returned from the North after improved health. Miss Amy Cole plans a program for Children’s Day. Edward Hewett who has been very ill continues to recover.

Jessie Mary Robertson City Battles George Fearn Aline Fearn Point Clear Hotel Willix, Roberts Mobile K. T. Goodloe Sallie Taylor Old Mill Inn Pensacola Fort Wayne Ind Point Clear Bester Robinson Sea Cliff Angelo Festorazzi Festorazzi Otto Mehlin New York Fest Philip N. Moore General Federation Federation Magazine America The Gleaners Boston Jacksonville Ill Ladies’ Educational Association Oberlin Ohio Illinois Ladies’ Physiological Institute Bronson New England Kalamazoo Mich Ladies Library Association Ladies’ Library Association Randolph Mass Minerva Club New Harmony Constance Fauntleroy Eunice Robert Dale Owen Madison Bronte Club New England Woman's Club Caroline M. Severence Women’s Clubs of E. L. Colé A. J. Schrant New Ibera Biloxi Miss Ernest Daffin Deer Creek Ala George Toulmin S. Meeker Amy Cole Edward Hewett

Tuesday Night Squall Lowers Mobile Temperatures

A squall hit Mobile at 10 PM Tuesday causing temperatures to fall from a high of 99 degrees at 3 PM to 73 degrees Wednesday morning. Winds reached 42 mph, snapping many wires, with no rain expected soon and Forecaster Albert Ashhenberger predicting warm weather to continue.

Mobile Albert Ashhenberger

Wreck narrowly averted on M and O line near Enterprise

A cyclone gust blew a large tree onto the Mobile and Ohio track near Enterprise Mississippi, blocking wires to Mobile by noon. Train No.2 departing at 7:45 PM barely avoided wreck as the engine stopped within feet of a giant oak.

Mobile Ohio Enterprise Miss

Boll Weevil Advances in Hale County Report

United States Marshal C C Gewin reports boll weevil has a firm foothold in Hale county. He returns from Atlanta to Mobile via Greensboro and says farmers suffer from the pest and drought. The note ends with a stark wartime reference and asks what comes next.

Hale Hale County United States C. C. Gewin Mobile Atlanta Greensboro Gewin

Citrus Growers Meet at Ocean Springs Thursday

Nearly fifty Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association members from Mobile County plan to attend a Thursday meeting in Ocean Springs Mississippi. The event includes a luncheon at the Ocean Springs Country Club and talks by Dr. O F E Winberg H P Loding and others on horticulture.

Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association Mobile County Ocean Springs Miss Gulf Coast Grand Bay Irvington Theodore Dr. Winberg H. P. Loding W. H. Reynolds W. C. Griffing

Eggs theft leads to three months hard labor

Robert Nettles also known as Robert Cunningham, described as a negro, was sentenced to three months of hard labor for stealing a box of eggs from the Warley Produce and Pony. He was arraigned before Recorder Edington on Wednesday morning.

Robert Nettles Robert Cunningham Warley Produce Am Pony Dington

Man Admits Worthless Check, 1.50, John McEvoy Case

D. M. McLaurin of 602 Eslava Street was arrested Tuesday night by Detectives Newbern and Harris for passing a worthless 1.50 dollar check on John McEvoy signed J. B. Kibbs. He admitted the check was bad, and the case was continued until Saturday for further investigation.

D. M. McLaurin Eslava Street Newbern and Harris John McEvoy J. B. Kibbs

Prompting Hand Cleaner Ad Card

Advertising copy for a hand cleaner promises quick thorough removal of grime grease oil dirt dust rust and paint. Claims leaves skin soft and white and cleans every pore with cheap pricing of 10 cents at dealers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anna Boulet Eloise McAndrew Dauphin Street Margaret Nelson Emily Harrison Country Club Birmingham Age-Herald Dorothy Hellar Tacoma Wash Elizabeth Marvel Richmond Leila Gordon Anne Gordon Washington, D. C Gula Glines Franklin, Pa Fidelia Club Charles E. Cessna Ida Mai Gurganus Alvah Reed Charles Lindsey J. P. Wentworth W. B. Gilpin Myers Memorial Church F. O. Roberts San Antonio Texas Varina Gould Was Stone Houston G. E. Gavin Frank B. Thomas Tom Boone New Orleans Zara Solomon Bess Holley Lowndes Montgomery Fairhope Mobile Bay Hattiesburg News Elise Beaven Evergreen Lucille MacGowin Brewton Bruce Robbins Samson, Ala Gladys Goula T. K. Jackson Government Street MR. and Mrs. Booth T. E. Booth Stevens-Booth Marie Smith Elizabeth Creary Booth Mr. Stevens J. E. McMillan D. E. Smith L. L. Hill Elizabeth Margaret Creary Mary Jane Smith Daisy Wilkins Ray Minette R. J. Wilkins Rain Hallows Brian Hooker Lyons Park Marriott Lyons Knights and Ladies OF Security Cawthon Hotel W. E. P. Wilson Hilda Kern Nellie Hess Federation Club General Federation of Women's Clubs Texas Federation Percy V. Pennybacker Portland Ore the. Pacer Pennypacker M’adoo Ellen Wilson McAdoo White House Miss McAdoo Eleanor, Wilson Virginia Clay Clopton Huntsville Mercury-Banner LA Paloma Yacht Club Biloxi Henry E. Quenichet St. Joseph and State Streets Bell Phone S& Royal Mothers’ Club of the Settlement Home Prickley Heat Bauer Hell Columbia Ice Cream CO Bell Nestlé's Food Nestle Government of England Nestle’s Food Company Woolworth Bidg Brenau Gainesville M._E. EASTERLING St. Francis St Mobile & Ohio R. R Chunchula Geo. Kilborn Aila Land & Dev. Co Albert S. Towle C. E N. W. St. Francis and Royal Sts Cat Nelson & Bailey S. Royal ST
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