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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1914

Page

15

Harrison Dinner Planned to Make Warm Impression

A Mobile gathering plans a warm reception for President Fairfax at the Battle House with over 125 prominent locals invited. Harrison will arrive by special car, address the group, and a large turnout of business leaders is urged to attend this informal, citywide affair.

Fairfax J. J. Jr L. Lambeth George H. M. Hood H. C. Reiser B. H Maxwell J. Monaghan Harrison Battle House Mobile Hunter Woolf First National Bank

Spring Hill College vs Uncle Sam's Jackies A Baseball Victory

Spring Hill College opened its season with a decisive win over Uncle Sam's jackies as their pitchers controlled the game. Bienvenu and Brand showed strong pitching late, Gomey and Timothy starred in the field, and a junior division team formed with promise. An evening Mardi Gras program featured Ducote and moving pictures including Jack and the Beanstalk and A Christmas Carol while reflections on school life and events followed.

Sam Jackies Colti Bienvenu Brand Gomey Timothy Ducote Moving Picture Machine Alter

Milkman fined for pouring transit milk in violation

RB Tunstall was charged with violating the milk ordinance section forbidding transfer of milk from one vessel to another after the wagon leaves. The transit incident involved pouring milk during transport and led to a ten dollar fine for the milkman.

Monument to Father Abram J. Ryan to be Improved

City commissioners adopted a plan to raise and terrace the Father Abram J. Ryan monument in Ryan Park. The project, costing about 800 dollars, will be funded by the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Mobile. Frank J. Thompson led the effort with support from the local monument committee.

Ryan A. H. Nemo Abram J. Ryan Ryan Park Erwin Craighead Ancient Order of Hibernians Mobile Frank J. Thompson George J. Sullivan John A. Hughes J. C. Sullivan A. H. Downey Sidney Berry Mr. Thompson Monumhent

Move to secure a women’s dormitory at Alabama University

At the State Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Dothan the Mobile branch pushed for a dormitory for Alabama women at the University of Alabama. A seven member general committee led by Mrs. Prentiss Reed will coordinate statewide publicity and research to show why housing is essential for higher education access and student welfare.

State Federation of Woman’s Clubs Doth Mobile Southern Association of College Women University of Alabama Federation Prentiss Reed Birmingham Reed Washington Moody Hugh Morrow Victor Hanson Mortimer Tuttle J. G. Convern Etta Lambert Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Alabama Federation Committee Board of Trustees Lee Alabama University

Carnival Guests Trace Visits Across Mobile Biloxi and New Orleans

Pascagoula residents and visitors mingle during Mardi Gras week with numerous trips to Mobile Biloxi and New Orleans. Guests include Hazel Chidsey Gladys Farmer and many families as they attend the carnival and visit relatives and friends across Mississippi. The Shakespeare Club holds a Browning program while community groups and clubs host gatherings.

Auto Violation Punished In Recorder Court

H. C. Wayard was arrested for violating state license law for CO and to be arraigned in recorder's court Saturday. He faced a fine of 19 dollars or twenty days in jail.

H. C. Wayard Recorder’s Court

Birthday Party Honoring Gordon May Graham

Mrs M A Graham hosted a pretty birthday celebration for her daughter Gordon May last week. Music and games filled the afternoon before guests moved to the dining room for a heart shaped cake with eleven candles and dainty refreshments. Miss Matzenger and Helena Matzenger of Mobile attended.

M. A. Graham Gordon May Miss Matzenger Helena Matzenger Mobile

Virgie Scheuermann Weds F R Leege In Gulfport Ceremony

Virgie Scheuermann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Scheuermann, married F R Leege at their home. Bridesmaid Esther Nil of Gulfport wore brocade chiffon. groomsman Dr Claude Godard of Mobile attended. The couple plans to live with the bride’s parents at 4 North Cedar Street Pensacola. The note also mentions Gulfport Pensacola New Orleans papers request copies. Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma to meet March 7 at Barton Academy.

North Cedar Street Gulfport Miss Pensacola Fla New Orleans

Detention Home Board Shifts Meeting to First Tuesday

The Detention Home board changed its meeting from the second Tuesday of each month to the first Tuesday at 11 o clock. All are urged to attend. Battle House hosts dinner parties with guests including Mrs Haywood Hunter and Mr B Luts of Pennsylvania among others.

Board of Managers of the Detention Home Battle House George Fearn Dansant Haywood Hunter Mobile Henry Bethne Elwood Lowry Mr. Bean

Local Moss Point Residents Visit Mardi Gras in New Orleans

A long list of Moss Point residents including Mesdames Lowi Xi Blumer Anderson Head Ardsiee Welch Pentry Bowen Ed Wood Stone McInnis Singleton McInnis A C Cowan P Walker Clara Herrin Mary Herrin Rachel McLeod Janie Jones Vaughn Overstreet Cowan McInnis Stewart Hand Thompson Mrs Head Adah Head and others were visitors to Mardi Gras this week. Fred Taylor of Moss Point spent a Sunday in New Orleans. Geo Henry and family visited New Orleans to view the carnival. Will Coulson of Moss Point departed for Atlanta last Friday. Eva Lacore of Moss Point visited New Orleans two weeks ago. Norma McInnis of Hovey was mentioned in connection with travel.

E. B. Martin New Orleans Mobile Henry Frentz Herman Toenes Lola Joles Dupre William Graham Little Daughter Ll. B. Cox and Sons Loften and Elmer Bessie Randall New Baby Gulfport T. J. Evans Brewton Asia W. A. Pollock Elise Moore Thelma Beryl Wilkes Pascagoula W. M. Denny George Frentz Ivan Frentz C.H. Meline Helena William Alberts Elizabeth William Toribino Casténera Biloxi Julius Frentz H. K. Sweetman Henrietta Mummnnc Alexander Chute Eva Chute Mary Watt Moss Point Embroidery Club Ralph Watt Presbyterian Church Miss Watt George Washington Washington Mesdames Lowi P. Xi. Blumer P. M. Anderson Head Ardsiee Welch Pentry Bowen Ed Wood Stone McInnis Singleton McInnis A. C. Cowan P. Walker Clara Mary E. Herrin Rachel McLeod Janie Jones Fannie Susie Vaughn Dixie Georgie Overstreet Cowan Florence Mae McInnis Stewart Hand Thompson R. L. Head Adah Head Mardi Gras Fred Taylor Geo Henry Little Son Will T. Coulson Atlanta Eva Lacore

Mobile to Host Alabama Sunday School Convention

Delegates from every county will gather in Mobile for the Alabama Sunday School convention on April 21 22 and 23. J J Cawthon Mobile county association Past President reports over two thousand badges ordered and local workers prepare home lodgings due to hotel shortages. Leon C Palmer state secretary aids with arrangements as Mobile leads planning efforts.

Mobile J. J. Cawthon Mobile County Association Leon C. Palmer

Moss Point Residents Attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Mobile

Moss Point residents and relatives traveled to New Orleans for Mardi Gras with many also visiting Mobile this week, including Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Anderson, Mrs. P. B. Blumer, Miss Mary Watt, Mrs. Ralph Watt of Xenia Ohio, Miss Annie Fusenreiter, Mr. A. Allen of Birmingham, Mrs. Eu Passo and nieces Mary and Ella Riggles, Mrs. Fritz Lienhard Jr., Ida Scharff, H. M. Rollins, Alf Dantzler, A. M. Cowan, T. B. Schilesser, Mrs. Schilesser, J. Bounds, Georgie Bowen, Peter Fitzner, and others. A quiet marriage between Meinnis and Mary was noted by Rev. MolInnis.

Moss Point P. H. Anderson P. B. Blumer New Orleans Moss Pointers Mary Watt Ralph Watt Xenia Ohio Annie Fusenreiter A. Allen Birmingham Miss Goar N. Jackson EU Passo Mary Ella Riggles Fritz Lienhard, Jr Handaborough Ida Scharff New Orleana H. M. Rollins Pensacola Fla Sam Denny Mobile Alf. Dantzler A. M. Cowan T. B. Schilesser Schilesner J. Bounds Mout Georgie Bowen Peter Fitsner Gras Mosg Point Meinnis Miss Mary Byterian Mange MolInnis Pol Miss Stubblefield

Socialites clash over tango revival in Rome salons

In Rome February events the tango revival faces mixed reception among social leaders as hostesses and Italian royalty host gatherings at villas and the Excelsior. American and British guests mingle with Princesses and counts, with lingering flirtations and etiquette shaping the scene.

Rome Dr and Bastianelli Royal Gardens Mise Princesa Massimo Princess Akdint Basiness Senni Helen Grey Pittsburg Peel Got Theodori Beatrice New York Prince Palmieri G Lambert Rennel Rodd Count Town the Excelsior Gardner

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Southern Railway Spring Hill A. Pieven Tanner Want Woman Pascagoula, Alss Hazel Chidsey Gladys Farmer G. W. Wilkes R. A. Farnsworth Robert,Jr Annie Marie Allen Shakespeare Club Frank Hopper James Hagan Browning Har Stanzer Paracelus Torrey Dowden Boone J. D. McKee Leslie and Club Leroy, Ala Joseph Lyons Mr. B. Luts Pennsylvania Norma McInnis Hovey Rome's Elect Joo~ Tor Bauer M Quick Conti Street
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