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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1914

Page

8

Mobile social notes and gatherings highlight Mardi Gras week

The issue recounts meetings at St Marys asylum Sewing Circle and the Tea Club with Mrs R V Cameron. It notes visitors Stella Bloch and Mildred Wellhouse, a Gull dance, and remarks on Mobile hosts praising New Orleans carnival. It covers Jewish council meetings with Miss Tillie Cohen and Stella Bloch, plus Beaux Arts pageant at the Hotel Astor featuring Miss Louisie Houstis.

Stella Bloch New York S. Kold Mildred Wellhouse Carol Leo M. Brown Council of Jewish Law H. P. Hirshfield Association Tillie Cohen Cleveland Helen Bloch Selma Bernice Meyer Birmingham Jeanette Leachman Florida Hirshfield Calcutta India Cowen Florian Godard Oscar Wilde Lisa Lehman J. Simon Rabbi Ettelson Hartford Mary Auten Promised Land Loudie Heustis Hotel Astor Hall of Fine Arts Society of Beaux Arts Architects New York Exchange Venice Loggias Mobile Louisie Houstis Republic Panteleone

Paler Not in Race for Probate in Dry County

The probate judge race in Dry County will feature Orge J. Sullivan and Price Williams as the field stands. Judge Joseph N. McAleer will not enter, citing business commitments, and Colonel A. S. Lyons also declines after initial expectations. Internal party factions swipe at candidates for the Alabama assembly, with B. B. Comer seeking opposition to Francis J. Inge.

Orge J. Sullivan Srney Price Williams Joseph N. McAleer Ming A. 8. Lyons Goonam Prohibition Alabama Prohibitor B. B. Comer Francis J. Inge

Premier of Song Cycle Opens Series in City

The National Society for Broader Education presents a Wednesday premiere at the Crown hotel lounge by Agnes Conrad soprano Adele Lane pianist and Miss Woytych violinist. The program opens a cycle titled Apple Orchard The Awakening of Hope with two more performances scheduled Thursday afternoon.

Sofety Government Street Presbyterian Cawn Agnes Conrad Adele Lane Woytych Arb

Musical Selections Featuring Miss Woytych Lane Conrad and Others

A program list shows performers Miss Woytych Miss Lane Agnes Conrad and others presenting pieces by Liszt Bach Donizetti MacDowell Strauss Wieniawski and Barry. Highlights include Hungarian Rhapsodie VIII Prelude to Cycle of Life At Dawning The Wedding Morn Hark Hark the Lark Air on G String Adagio Religioso and Voci di Primavera.

Miss Woytych Rondoletto Sinding Liszt Miss Lane Ronald Cadman Nevin Agnes Conrad Hejri Kati J. Hubay Schubert Saar Mac.Dowell Lucia Donizetti- Leschetizky Bach H. Vieuxtemps H. Wieniawsky Strauss Barry Miss Laue

Negro Arrested for Shooting at Chunchula

Dennis Johnson was arrested Tuesday afternoon near Chunchula in the northern county on a murder charge. He is accused of shooting and killing Mary Herbert Chainey at a turpentine camp about six miles northwest of the place. Johnson was seen near the camp earlier with a shotgun. The shooting occurred when a shotgun blast fired from a cabin doorway struck Chainey.

Dennis Johnson Chunchula Mary Herbert Chainey Johnson Chatney Turkey

Shortage in Accounts Triggers Naval Canteen Probe

Discovery of an alleged shortage in the accounts of the canteen at a naval training station leads to the technical arrest of Captain Roger Welles, commander of the station, as investigators pursue the missing funds and details of the discrepancy.

Associated Press Newport R. 1 Naval Training Station Roger Welles

Century Book Club Meets at Miss Edith Heckert Residence

Century Book Club held its morning meeting at Miss Edith Heckert’s home with many attendees. The roll call featured quotations of Famous French Women, and Miss Hunter presented a paper titled France Its Political History and Its Music Painters and Poets.

Century Book Club Edith Heckert Hunter France

Polyhymnia Circle Examines Women in Music

The Polyhymnia Circle met at Mrs. James Wade Cox home this morning. Directors Mrs. EF. O. Zadek and Mrs. D. N. Browne led the program on the subject Women in Music.

James Wade Cox EF. O. Zadek D. N. Browne Music

First Visit Signals Harrison Leads Southern Group

Harrison arrives in his role as head of Southern on a historic first visit. The roster lists numerous figures including J. C. Bush Jr and H. G. Parclay among many others, with extensive participation across multiple names and affiliations.

Harrison Southern

Hot Stuff Chaos in Stevens Kitchen Makeover

Mr Stevens and Warren seize control of Lizzie's kitchen for a "hot stuff" breakfast dish using ham cheese eggs and crackers. The men clash with Mrs Stevens andHelen over cleanliness and taste while a bustling comic scene unfolds around the improvised meal and kitchen antics.

Mr. Stevens Henry Stevens Warren Lizzie Curtis Mrs. Stevens Emily E868,” Insisted Mrs. Stevens Arren Helen Willikens

Passing Bad Checks Charged to Atlanta Man

Atlanta architect Thomas M. Walker was arrested by Detectives Murphy and Lacey on Tuesday afternoon. He is accused of passing two $7 checks in February to Mrs. J. J. Hays and Mrs. W. B. Ward, both returned valueless. Walker reportedly traveled through Bay Minette and Brewton and returned to Mobile recently. He faces arraignment in recorder's court Wednesday afternoon.

Association of College Women Parior C Battle House Miss Lambert Truman Smith United States Vinnie ©. Hicks Oakland Cal Thomas M. Walker Atlanta, Ga Murphy and Lacey Walker J. J. Hays W. B. Ward Bay/Minette Brewton Mobile

Irvington Ladies Form Corporation of Their Public Library

The Irvington Ladies' Library Association filed incorporation papers in the probate court to operate a public library in Irvington. Officers include Mabel Kuhn as president and Emma F. Low as librarian, with a slate of trustees and officers listed.

Irvington Irvington Ladies’ Library Association Mabel Kuhn Gladys A. Gregg Zoad Partridge Alice H. Brown Mabel Matlock Esther Oliver Vera Hatch Emma F. Low Henriettas. Pennell Emma Low Estelle Davis Florence E

Lecturer on Socialism Fails to AppeAR in Mobile

Nearly seven hundred people gathered at Battle House Auditorium for a lecture by Peter W. Collins on The Menace of Socialism. The Mobile appearance was canceled after a telegram was misdirected and Collins proceeded to New Orleans. organizers hope for a future reschedule.

Battle House Entirf Peter W. Collins Connecticut Mobile Knights of Columbus Collins Montgomery New Orleans

Pessimist Faces Chorus of Disappointments and Grouchiness

A cautious critic frets at outcomes and bemoans misfortune, while dismissing optimism as a weak shield. The line between realism and chronic grumpiness is examined through a wry, reflective lens.

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