Local social notes on weddings and society events
The column reports on Sir Miss Pillans wedding party in Key West and Mobile travel plans for Lieutenant Pillans. It notes social events, birthday party for Miss Elizabeth Wefel, Washington’s birthday celebrations, and various visits by society figures including Mrs. Gould and Miss Polk. The piece also covers the marriage of Eloise Walpole to George A. Schottgen and their immediate move to Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Walpole
George A. Schottgen
Birmingham
Christchurch
Matthew Brewster
BK. B. Walpole
Elmira Street
Mra. Schottgen
Home Economics and Commerce Club Schedule Notes
The Home Economics club promotes betterment and beautifying projects as part of a joint effort with the Board of Commerce. The nomics meeting is the third Tuesday in the rooms of the Board, with talks on Health Officer duties, prison reforms, charities and hospitals, child labor, industrial conditions, schools and libraries, and parks and playgrounds led by named speakers.
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the of Commerce
Hiss
Cencies
David Eding
W. C. Oates
A. Z
Bhilen
S Murphy
James R. Hagan
Dinner in Honor of Miss Mottapson At Vineyard Hotel
Ward HH Clarke and Miss Motta mpson hosted a dinner Friday night at the Vineyard of the Cawthon Hotel. The centerpiece included stays of fruit and flowers later sent as a souvenir of the event. A party is scheduled for April 24 at Trinity Workers church hall with an entertainment program and parish-house reception. Miss Emmette Matthews of Canton visits brother Dr. S. News at 301 St Anthony Street. A domino party was held at Miss Susie Barnes' home in compliment to guest Miss Susie Barnee, last week at Lucille Arnold's place.
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Trinity
Emmette Matthews
Canton
Dr. S. News
St. Anthony Street
Susie Barnes
Susie Barnee
Lucille Arnold
Sixth Birthday Party for Frankie Cieutat in Neshota
Mr and Mrs John Cieutat hosted a Sunday evening party in Neshota Alabama for their son Frankie turning six. A large number of guests attended with children, who played games until the later hour. The table was decorated in pink and white with a six candle birthday cake as centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cieutat
Neshota
Ala
Frankie
Miss Nell Barclay Leaves Selma for Mobile Friends
Miss Nell Barclay and her mother Mrs. Walters, guests at a Selma carnival, departed for home to the regret of Mobile friends. An informal evening in her honor was hosted by the Jordans on Broad Street with refreshments, music, and dancing. Miss Ethel Cobb, a carnival guest, has returned home praising Mobile hospitality.
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Nell Barclay
Selma
Ethel Cobb
Cawthon
Mobile
Pp. H. M. Tippins
Evergreen Street
Ruth
Johnnie Glenn
Greenville
Eleanor Davison
TL. Rabb
C. A. Peavy
J. L. Camack
A. Douglas
Frank Lloyd
Charley Overstreet
Morgan, Tucker
Theo May
B. M. Lovelace
J. S. McMullen
Wiley A. Downing
Montgomery
Harrison Will Try to See Mobile Farm Lands
John T. Cochrane chairs a reception committee for Fairfax Harrison of the Southern Railway and Mobile and Ohio railroad. Harrison received a telegram agreeing to a farm lands visit near Mobile if he can fit the trip into his schedule. Re Y. Taylor will handle travel arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Cochrane
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway and
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mr. Harrison
Mobile
Harrison
Re Y. Taylor
G. A. R. Reunion Set in Fairhope
The Grand Army Post reunion at Fairhope is announced for next Saturday March 7 to be held in Mobile.
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G. AR
Fairhope
Grand Army
Mobile
Dothan and Hartford visitors honored at Vineyard luncheon
Mrs C M Jones of Dothan and Miss Lula Mae Spiller of Hartford were the carnival guests of the Misses Reasonover. They were feted Saturday at a luncheon at the Vineyard and will tour Montgomery before returning home.
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C. M. Jones
Dothan
Ala
Lula Mae Spiller
Hartford
Reasonover
Vineyard
Montgomery
Ruffin novel praised for vivid Basque country scenes
The Columbian notes Mrs. M. Ruffin’s The Shield of Silence as a vivid study with today’s settings in Spain and the Basque country. It contrasts war era epics while highlighting darker themes of anarchy and crime and a humane portrayal of human fragility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Henry Ruffin
Resignations and Local Moves at Mobile Chair Company
North Mobile notices report J. Benlow resigns as head of the chucking department after years at Mobile Chair Company and plans to return to Corinth Mississippi to focus on pottery. Also noted are James K. King recovering from chicken pox A Rhoads visiting Arkansas O Stevens visiting North Logana and George K Garing returning after influenza plus North Mobile crew forming a baseball club and Hammond moving to Whistler for health reasons.
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J. Benlow
Mobile Chair Company
Corinth
Miss
James K. King
A. Rhoads
Arkansas
O. Stevens
North Logana
George K. Garing
North Mobile Team
Hammond
North Mobile
Whistler
Womanhood and Proposal Rights Highlighted in Independent Assertion
A bold statement advocates that women may propose freely, affirming independence and equality in romantic initiative. It emphasizes a woman's right to lead in courtship without societal restraint.
Daviess Urges Women to Propose and Marry Freely
New York March 2 Miss Maria T Daviess a well known writer argues that a financially independent woman has the right to propose and select her mate. She says the old custom denying women's choice is barbaric and senseless and that men will benefit from marrying women who can show equal privilege.
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New York
Maria T. Daviess
Miss Daviess
Miss Perry Chooses Momentary Happiness Over Hardship
In a wartime era office, Miss Perry confesses plans to marry a man earning $18 a week. Helen and Warren debate marriage and independence, noting limited options for women and the lure of a home and status. Miss Perry’s engagement brings a sudden glow, prompting reflection on the price of happiness versus security.
Greek man charged with passing raised bills in rooming houses
John Jovanas a Greek man was arrested by detectives Pearson and Harris and handed to U S authorities. He is charged with turning two one dollar bills into ten and passing them at rooming houses identified by Mrs T Cronin and Mrs Smallwood. Police doubt guilt despite matching description and identifications. A preliminary hearing is scheduled before U S Commissioner Richard Jones Jr.
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John Jovanas
Pearson and Harris
United States
Jovanas
Cronin
St. Emanuel Street
Smallwood
St. Joseph Street
Richard Jones, Jr
Near Side Stop Implemented Citywide for Street Cars
The near side stop rule went into effect on all city streetcar lines Sunday with no trouble reported. Officials say nearly everyone understood the change and waits on the correct side. Stops will be on the near side citywide except at corner intersections where cars will stop on both sides.
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Royal and
Dauphin
Royal
St. Francis
Conception
Daurhin
St.Francis
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Wins Praise for Colds
A Logansport Indiana man testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine for colds and croup he has used. He says it always relieves his children and he continually recommends it to neighbors and friends. For sale a
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Chamberlain
E. H. Thomias
Logansport
Ind
Aviator George W Newberry Killed In Flight Near Andes
BUENOS AYRES March 2 George W Newberry holder of several airplane records in this country was killed in a flight yesterday near the Andes Mountains Lieutenant Jimmes Lasta a passenger was badly injured.
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Buenos Ayres
George W. Newberry
Andes Mountains
Jimmes
Lasta
Wher you to a young lady a being popular
A fragment reflecting on social popularity and attractiveness as a path to being noticed and remembered, referencing youth and social standing in a bygone style.
Wilson orders justice department probe of bank leader charges
President Wilson directs the Department of Justice to investigate sensational charges by Wade H. Cooper head of Union Savings Bank and United Savings Bank against Judge Daniel Thew Wright of the DC Supreme Court. Cooper accuses Wright of fraudulent dealings and preferential treatment in cases involving DC lawyers.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Justice
Wade H. Cooper
Union Savings Bank
United Savings Bank
Daniel Thew Wright
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Cooper
Wright
Vampers
American Federation of Labor
Actor's Quip About Small Town Sparks Noted Exchange
A minor jibe by an actor toward a small town drew attention and prompted responses from locals and industry commentators. The incident highlighted sensitivities around humor, regional pride, and the reach of public remarks.
Spring Blood and System Cleanser Tonic Claim
An ad touts Electric Bitters as a spring tonic to cleanse the system. It claims impurities accumulate in winter, causing fatigue and “Spring Fever,” and that the tonic stimulates the kidneys liver and bowels to expel toxins.
Miss Kennard to Lead New York Store Women Training
Miss Beulah E Kennard of the Pittsburg board of education and Pittsburg Playground Association will move to New York next month to become educational director for the Department Stores Educational Association of New York. She resigns from her local affiliations to direct a major program training women and girls employed in stores.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Beulah E., Kennard
Pittsburg Board of Education
Pittsburg Playground Association
New York
Department Stores Educational Association of New York
Miss Kennard
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Carolyn Acree
Catherine Hubbard
Katherine Lyons
Irma Unruh
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Elizabeth Ray
Billie Tebbetts
Norborne Clarke, Jr
Logan Clarke
William Powell
Selwyn Turner
Billie Lott
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Benjamin Mumma
Robertsdale
R. F. Gould
New Orleans
R. F. Gould, Jr
Frank BE
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Miss Hattie Foster
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Irene Gordon
Meridian
Mr. Harris
Ethel Shoemaker
Jane Polk
San Antonio
Mary Cumming
Augusta
Rebecca Herndon
Miss Polk
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Emmie Lou Rutledge
Auburn, Ala
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Prattville
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Seale Harris
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Cawthon Hotel
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