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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
3
Today lists several gatherings: Mobile Business Women’s Club at Miss Parker’s office 6 15. B Y P A at Dauphin Way Baptist church 10. Y M C A auxiliary at the association building 12. Bethel Auxiliary at Sea Shen’s Bethel 12. Mobile Graded Union at Burgett Pemoria 3 15 p m.
Mrs E M Bailey hosted a farewell bridge party for Mrs Aline Harmon of Jacksonville Fla during the carnival season. Mrs Brown Dawson won the highest score and a pair of slipper buckles set in brilliants. Harmon received a string of beads as guest prize. W S Moore won consolation with a box of correspondence cards.
Robert Dunlap visiting Mobile from Cuthbert Georgia quietly entertains on several occasions. This afternoon Mrs E D Flynn hosts two tables of bridge in his honor as cheerful springlike bouquets brighten the rooms and comfort indoors after bad weather.
The M B W Ge holds its regular meeting tonight at 6 15 at Miss M M Parer office on the fifth floor of the Van Antwerp building. Miss Annie Willum of Rome Ga is expected to visit Eufaula in April while hosted by Miss Laicille Rush. Mrs E M Lovelace joins Mardi Gras amusements and plans to visit Brewton. Miss Mangum and Miss Sara Ross stay in Eufaula through the wedding events.
Vigorous push by Mrs Prentiss B Reid and Mrs Washington Moody of the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs seeks an adequate dormitory at the university to broaden higher education access for Alabama girls. Miss Emily Harley and Miss Etta Lambert lead a committee urging statewide cooperation and equal opportunity in college training for all classes. Special to The Item.
The first Lenten meeting of the Afternoon Tea Club was held yesterday at 4 o'clock with Mrs. R. V. Taylor. Pink azaleas brightened the rooms and Mrs. William Buck Taylor poured from a silver urn. Mr. R. V. Taylor arrived with Mr. Yairfox Harrison, president of the Mobile and Ohio and Southern Railroads, and Mr. John Allen of Tupelo, Miss.
The Polyhymnia Circle held a morning session led by Mrs. James Wade Cox with program aims on Women in Music. Readings, vocal numbers, piano solos and duets featured performers including Miss Moon Miss Garnett Mrs. Shock Mrs. Cox Mrs. Crane and others.
Miss ula Lee Garrison became the bride of Dr Frank C Steele at 6 30 p m in the residence of Mrs Eugenia May Gre The ceremony was performed by Dr W P Hines The couple will spend this week at the Cawthon Hotel before moving to their home in the East They will visit Macon Ga and Atlanta Ga with Dr A P McFerrin and Mrs McFerrin as they attend a Bible conference The Troy Messenger notes temporary pulpit duties by Dr C L McCarthy during Dr McFerrin's absence
The Angels Sodality of the Cathedral will host an egg hunt to fund new fixtures for the Sodality hall on Conti street, with the date to be announced later.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a direct to the spot treatment for catarrh head colds and childhood sniffles. It describes the inhaler delivery the antiseptic oil mix and instant soothing effects with a money back guarantee and availability from Van Antwerp Drug Co.
Interest is high for a Thursday shirtwaist and house dress sale in the Central Presbyterian church parlors. Tables feature shirtwaists, children's items, fancy work, aprons, cakes and confections with a tea service by young matrons and maids in the dining room. Lectured and visiting relatives depart for Atlanta and Florida after their stay, while Lt and Mrs Harry Pillans continue their honeymoon travel to New York and beyond.
Jacob A. Riis of New York canceled his Mobile engagement after missing his train in New Orleans and contracting a sudden illness. Aubrey Boyles of the Federation of Churches had sought to reschedule him for Thursday night but the illness prevented any appearance.
A vintage home remedy explains using delatone paste to remove superfluous hairs. Mix with water to cover the surface, apply for 2 to 3 minutes, then wash away to remove all hair. The treatment is said to be harmless, with rare cases needing only one application.
Friends of H. H. Reiderman of Citronelle urge his bid for Mobile county representation in the legislature. They believe the county proper should be represented and will back his announcement.
Three attractive young performers presented lighter classical numbers in a rainy Wednesday concert at the Cawthon assembly room. Agnes Conrad, soprano, Helen Woytych violinist, and Adela Lane pianist earned praise for warmth, technique, and expressive playing. Future performances Thursday promise strong attendance.
A deed of trust recorded in the probate court conveys the estate of the late Jacob Pollock to his widow Mrs Julia F Pollock and son in law Marvin C Altmayer pend ing the filing of his will naming executors. The trust covers the business of J Pollock and Co. and is dated April 21 1913. It authorizes continued operation of the business until probate.
Solicitor Seibels urged forfeiture and capias against Oakley claiming his illness is a ruse to deceive the court and delay justice. Hon Frank White pressed for decisive action and earliest trial date, citing similar deceit in Shelby county. Prosecution insisted on bringing Oakley to court even if on a cot.
The ad advises thin men and women to gain 5 to 8 pounds in two weeks by taking one Sargel tablet with each meal and weighing before and after the period. It claims Sargel converts eaten fats into tissue, reduces waste, and leaves the extra flesh permanent.
Mobilians return from Jamaica aboard the Crathens on a four day voyage, led by James Taylor and guests from St Louis Chicago and Oklahoma. They stay at Montego Bay Spring Hill hotel praised for healthful air cuisine and English style charm. The voyage highlights Caribbean Riviera scenery and future trade prospects for Mobile with limes and Creme de la Carib liqueur.
Lew Rose the Hippodrome lessee hosted Surprise Night drawing big crowds despite heavy rain. He announced plans to offer Mobile the best in popular priced entertainment. Cora Youngblood Carson and her musicians plus a King's Winning Girl tabloid act headline the bill, with two more acts rotating through the week. Three daily performances, including a matinee, entertained audiences.
Mrs. Addi Jewell once advertised as a handsome widow seeking a housekeeper position pleaded guilty in federal court to using the mails for fraud and was sentenced to six months in jail. Her husband serves a sentence as an accomplice.
Washington March 5 Charles Henry Hart Philadelphia art critic announced discovery of The Last Supper by Gustavas Hesselius in Frederick Maryland The painting dated back to 1773 had been owned by Mrs John Gassoway who contacted Hart after reading his Hesselius piece He brought the work to Philadelphia and vouched for its authenticity noting its preservation but declining a value estimate.
Effective March 1 Mobile and Ohio Railroad will deny boarding until ticket inspection on platform. R V Taylor vice president and general manager issues the rule under the Safety Always policy. officials expect initial delays as passengers learn the new requirement.
Judge William H Lindsey and B Gilmer of Butler Alabama are in Mobile for a city visit and stay at the San Andrew hotel. Mrs Kenneth Bruce of De Funiak Springs Florida is also in the city visiting and staying at the Battle House. Other guests include Mrs E B Simmons of De Colorado Roger G Boutell of Washington DC Frank Shellhouse of Indianapolis Indiana Mrs W L Arnold widow of W J Arnold well known Nashville Tenn newspaper man born in Mobile Mrs Graves of Nashville Mrs M L Arnold and Mrs F C Faine of New Orleans attending the funeral. Ben J Sullivan Jr a prominent Summerdale Alabama businessman is in Mobile on a visit.
Miss Winnie Davis Miss Lottle 1 of New Orleans and Miss Nell Hart of Washington DC are staying at the Cawthon Hotel for several days.
Dr. Alfred G. Moses departed in the afternoon for Birmingham to take part in the dedicatory services Friday and Saturday of a Jewish Temple on Highland Avenue.
In Vienna March 5 an avalanche killed seventeen teen soldiers of the emperor s regiment who were engaged in maneuvers on the Ortler mountain in Tyrol.
An old newspaper item promotes Brownatune as a quick hair treatment claiming the fountain of youth effect. It suggests fading hair can be reversed with a few moments of application.
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