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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1916
Page
5
Bennett's Cafe on 12 South Royal Street in Mobile invites Mardi Gras visitors to enjoy home cooked food and friendly service. The cafe prides itself on reasonable prices and famous coffee enjoyed by guests across the South.
Mardi Gras visitors are invited to the B and B Cafe at 20 South Royal Street for tempting foods and quick service. The advertisement invites patrons to make the cafe their headquarters during their city visit with a welcoming sign and latchstring outside.
A Charity Bazaar at No. 3 N. Royal Street serves home cooked meals during Mardi Gras to raise funds for charity. Led by Mrs. Birdie Ferrill, the Mobile group received liberal contributions from merchants and hopes for a successful event.
The Vineyard Cafe in Mobile is celebrated as the city’s premier eating place with music, fine food, and a stylish dancing floor. Host Chas. B. Hervey promises a right royal good time and cheerful atmosphere for visitors.
The Windsor Hotel and Cafe in Mobile under Mr. A. E. Reynolds is a popular, affordable city center hotel near railway stations and shopping areas. A new cafe and rathskeller serves market-best dishes at popular prices, and the hotel is prepared to host a large Mardi Gras crowd.
On August 14 1915 Charles Schimpf took over Klosky's Hotel and Restaurant at 106 Conti Street bringing 25 years of Mobile area experience. The hotel, one of Mobile's oldest, was long run by Simon Klosky. Jackson Case Nolle Prossed in city court with John H Jackson facing gaming charges. William Kirsh a minor referred to juvenile court. A F Lesley obstructing a public road case continued to next term.
The Cham ber of Commerce board of directors regular semi monthly meeting is postponed from Tuesday evening to Thursday at 7 o clock. The meeting will be held in the chamber due to Mardi Gras.
A yard foreman named Alexander Campbell wears a broad smile after marrying on Wednesday August 12. The notice notes the event was not by long hours but by the words I do. Full wedding details to follow.
The Mobile Mardi Gras opens with the Kile Carnival Association staging an extensive decorative show in Bienville Square. Riverfront amusements including water carnival and ship arrivals are planned as the Tallapoosa and other war vessels anchor in port. Emperor F III arrives Monday with royal escort to greet citizens amid fireworks and ceremonial key handover. Monday features a cross country meet with athletes from multiple institutions and a large crowd expected.
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