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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
6
A fragmentary poem scene departs with an old-time veteran voice lamenting loss and longing for youth while recalling trenches and battle memories. The text hints at national flags and a star-spangled Union as the speaker contemplates the costs and meaning of war.
Six members of the Craighead Omentary Law Club plan a 4 p.m. Friday call at the Cawthon Hotel assembly to perfect participation in the Independence Day parade. Other club business will be lit up and members, veterans, and relatives invited to march at 8:30 a.m. July 4 joining at Electra Colston Chapter residence.
Miss Frances Davison Kemp wed Mr W W Riley in Beatrice Alabama. The ceremony at the Kemp home featured bridal party led by C N Gaston Grand Bay with Katherine Kemp as attendant. Guests from Bay Minette and Portland attended. couple left for home after a noon train.
Rev G A Wilkinson treasurer of Spring Hill Jesuit College tours the South to raise support visiting Montgomery Atlanta Macon Augusta and other cities. He plans a two week absence.
Rev W H Venters pastor of St Stephens Road Methodist church underwent surgery at Mobile Infirmary on Wednesday and is reported to be very much improved as he convalesces at home.
Colonel A G Quinn announced Barton High School boys will meet tomorrow afternoon at 6 o clock in the Academy auditorium. He expects large attendance after receiving many inquiries and assurances from the boys.
J Zuckerman a grocer reports Samuel McCants 13 was arrested Thursday morning for thefts of bread from his shop. He was arraigned in recorder's court and due to age sent to the juvenile probation officer. Police say he had a sack of bread and rolls and had been robbing bread boxes for several mornings.
Thursday social calendar lists the Mobile Graded Union at Burgett Memorial 5 p.m. Mothers' Club entertains at Settlement Home 7 30 p.m. A recital by Dr Frederick Dunster at the Battle House 8 15 p.m. S C features Miss Winifred Ewton 8 p.m. Miss Marian Brown recital at Mrs Crosby's residence 70 Reed Avenue 8 15 p.m.
Friday events include Mrs. C. A. Mohr leading the Presbyterian Neighborhood Circle at 5 p.m. and the Craighead Parliamentary Law Club at 4 30 p.m. in the assembly room of the Cawthon Hotel.
Mrs Louise Adams of Meridian visits her mother Mrs R Arata at 363 St Joseph Street. Miss Jennie L Mann to return this week from Birmingham where she spent the winter.
An advertising note claims Magnolia Balm by Lyon Manufacturing Co. smooths the skin, freshens appearance, and helps tan and sunburn. Priced 75 cents at druggists or by mail. sample offered free from 42 South Fifth Street Brooklyn NY.
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