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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1914

Page

6

Virginia relatives visit highlights James Harrison rumor in railway circle

The article details a visit by Virginia relatives to Mobile, focusing on Mr. Harrison of the railway and rumors about his authorship of a agricultural work titled A Virginia man. Mrs Ruffin hosts, and guests include Mrs Clarke, Mrs Inge, and Mrs Durham. Social events at the Battle House feature vibrant dances and dinners with notable figures like Elizabeth Hagan and the Hagan family.

Kfax Harrison Henry Ruffin Harthe Francis G. Ruffin Overnor Thomas Manohan Virginia Addrces Cary Richmond Ruffins Haron Joseph F. Durham Battle House Mobile James Hagan Elizabeth Bodal Elizebeth Bettie Oliver Paul Revesies, Hagan William Becker Milwaukee Bienvenu New Orleans Boston Oliver Hagan

Honor to Mrs Henry Pearson by local hosts

Mrs Henry Pearson of New ark was the guest of honor as Mrs H Bixler and Mrs Virginia Bixler Sawyer entertained informally on a Wednesday afternoon. About of the intimate friends of the visitors were invited to spend the afternoon.

Henry Pearson H. Bixler Virginia Bixler Sawyer Newark

Fort Morgan Dance Sees Government Steamer Ferry Crowd

The General S. B. Holabird departed at 12 30 for Fort Morgan with a crowd aboard to attend an afternoon dance. The Fort party planned to depart at 8 30 p m. for return, marking a second chance event by the local Morgan team activity.

Art Morgan S. B. Holabird Fort Morgan

Spend-the-Day Party for Mr and Mrs Arthur Gage at Dog River

During their Mobile visit Mr and Mrs Arthur Gage hosted a spend-the-day party at the Dog River club house. Six cars brought guests including J Curtis Bush Jr W F Tebbetts A W Brooks D P Bestor Jr Peter Vrendenburgh George Robinson Gregory M Luce Ethel Burgess Meta Huger Ruth Huger Frank Smith W G Horn Tom Vrendenburgh and Orville Cawthorn. Dinner featured faultless service and a renowned menu with dancing in the afternoon as a Victrola was brought out.

Arthur Glover Gage Mobile Dog River Gage J. Curtis Bush, Jr W. F. Tebbetts A. W. Brooks D. P. Bestor, Jr Peter Vrendenburgh George Robinson Gregory M. Luce Ethel Burgess Meta Huger Ruth Huger Frank Smith W. G. Horn Tom Vrendenburgh Orville Cawthon

Mothers' Club Meeting at Settlement Home

The regular Mothers' Club gathering met yesterday afternoon at the Settlement Home. Rev Gardiner C Tucker of St John’s Church led the lesson and members discussed topics such as es in the Bullrushes and Train This Child for Me. The treasurer reported $8 09 in the treasury and Mrs Wesley Deakle provided instrumental music before light refreshments.

Mothers’ Club Gardiner C. Tucker St. John’s Church Stewart Wesley Deakle

Mrs Brewster Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Mathew Brewster, who had been visiting her mother Mrs Walter Rogers for two weeks, returned home on Wednesday.

Mathew Brewster Walter Rogers G. G. Clements Columbus W. A. Clements Texas Street

Miss Penland Arrives in New Orleans as Carnival Guest

Miss Bessie Penland of Swannanoa North Carolina arrives Wednesday in New Orleans as a guest of Miss Mildred Smith and Miss Amy Smith while visiting friends during the carnival events.

Bessie Penland Swannanos N. C New Orleans Mildred Amy Smith

Mrs. Bacon and Children Set to Visit the Danners

Mrs. R. F. Bacon and her two children Robert Jr and a Velanetid are expected to arrive tomorrow to be guests of Mr. A. C. Jr and Miss Mary Danner. Mrs. D had not planned to come South until April 1, but severe weather hastened her arrival. They will stay until after Easter.

R. F. Bacon Robert, Jr A. C. Jr Mary Danner Baster

Homecoming Feted With Cabaret Dinner For Gage Guests

A homecoming sequence for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Glover Gage began with a cabaret dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis Bush Jr. at their home for thirty seven. Nine small tables, lanterns, candles with red and silver shades, pink roses, and professional entertainment framed the evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gage and numerous society notables.

Arthur Glover Gage J. Curtis Bush, Jr Gage A. W. Brooks D. P. Bester, Jr W. F. Tebbetts Frederick 'S Thompson George Robinson John T. Cochrane Peter Vredenburgh Meridjian el Burgess T. D. Nettles, Jr Hugh Barey John McCaa George Creary

West Point Return Highlights Vidmer Family Ties

Miss Eleanor Vidmer daughter of Captain George Vidmer United States Cavalry returns to West Point after a visit to New York with Miss Diane Tate daughter of Pensacola residents. She led the cotillion with Fairfax Downey at a Waldorf entertainment hosted by the Tates. Also noted are Mrs George Vidmer previously Miss Richards of Mobile and alumna society mentions of Miss Harriet Fitts and travelers Mrs A Garagin with Miss Margaret Brady heading home from Mobile to St Louis.

Eleanor Vidmer George Vidmer United States Cavalry Mobile John Vidmer West Point New York Diane Tate Sterrett Tate Pensaco~lans Vidmer A. Garagin Margaret Brady Crathens Jamaica St. Louis

Watt T Brown In Race For Senate

Special on Montgomery reports Watt Sages entering the race for short term state senator. Frank White of Birmingham and Ray Rushton of Montine are among announced candidates. Chairman Goodwyn outlines nomination and election procedures to allow a May 11 special election and potential second primary, aiming to reuse election staff and reduce county costs.

Montgomery Watt Sages Ray Rushton Montine Frank S. White State Committee

Carrie Dannenberg and H L Grodsky Wedding Report

The wedding of Miss Carrie Dannenberg daughter of Mr and Mrs L Dannenberg to Mr H L Grodsky a loan office employee occurred Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs L Morningstars residence 53 St Emanuel street Rabbi Smolensky officiated The couple plan to reside at 364 St Emanuel street Numerous relatives and out of town guests including Mrs Vivian H Marshall Mrs Carleton Claghorn and others were noted with several visitors from Savannah Chattanooga Meridian and Selma Also mentions travel and visits of Mrs Waring Smith Mrs Haiden Miller and Miss Margaret Miller.

Carrie Dannenberg Vivian H. Marshall Carleton Claghorn Savannah Jesse Duggar Chattanooga Haiden Miller Margaret Miller St. Louis James Taylor Jamaica

Peters Fincher Nuptials at St Francis Street Parsonage

On Thursday night at 8 Rev. Dr. O C McGehee joined Fritz Peters and Emma J Fincher in marriage at the St Francis Street Methodist parsonage. Attendants were Pat Collins and Helena Peters. A supper for the bridal party and relatives followed at the Fincher home 314 North Conception Street. The groom works at Stolls haberdashery and the couple will reside at 259 North Lawrence Street.

St. Francis Street O. C. McGehee Fritz Peters Emma J. Fincher Pat. Collins Helena Peters J. B. Fincher North Conception Street Stoll’s Haberdashery Peters North Lawrence Stree

Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma Set March Meeting

The Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday March 7 at 10 30 AM in

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Customer

J W Sexeon of Montevallo Missouri commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its effectiveness. The product is available for sale through Van Antwerp Drug Corp and all dealers.

Chamberlain J._W. Sexeon Montevallo

Appointment of Secretary for Mobile Chamber of Commerce

The Mobile Chamber of Commerce to appoint a secretary with duties split between publicity and committees. George C. Card, former assistant secretary, will handle daily office operations. Directors plan to reuse part of the secretary salary to support small industries.

Bhat Mobile Chamber of Commerce Chamber George C. Card Chamber of Commerce Parsons Card Pe Papa

Syrup Evaporators To Be Made in Mobile

Mobile will manufacture syrup evaporators after a Friday morning board meeting. J Parsons of the Chamber of Commerce announced a pact with the Mobile Ing and Cornice Company to produce evaporators locally to meet demand. Previously, farmers imported evaporators. now all mill components will be made in Mobile.

Mobile Mornl J. Parsons Ghatenbeer Parsons Mobile Ing and Cornice Company Chamber of Commerce

Uniform Standard Grading of Naval Stores Is Urged

Washington March 6 Uniform standard for grading rosin and turpentine is urged after a conference between the bureau of chemistry and trade representatives. Manufacturers exporters and producers favor adopting a standard to curb misgrading amid years of complaints from both producers and consumers.

Associated Press Washington Bureau of Chemistry

Engineer Long Missing Is Located in New Orleans

George W. McCarty, missing Painesville railroad engineer who was believed slain in Mexico, is alive and well. Information from New Orleans says he has been located there and was delivered to Judge C. H. Nye through Mrs. McCarty’s quest for his fate.

Associated Press Painesville Ohio George W. McCarty Mexico C. H. Nye

Measure for Aid of Unemployed in New York

Governor Glynn urged the New York Legislature to create a state bureau of employment within the labor department. The plan calls for public employment bureaus led by a director with expertise, plus an advisory panel of employers and labor representatives for each office. Applicants will not be denied aid for refusing to work in striking establishments.

Associated Press Albany N. Y New York Glynn State Department of Labor

Supreme test for collier Jupiter propulsion system

On March 6 the electric propulsion system of the naval collier Jupiter will undergo a supreme test. Orders send the vessel from San Francisco to Hampton Roads via the Straits of Magellan, carrying coal for a 13 000 mile voyage with several stops planned at Mare Island.

Washington Jupiter San Francisco Hampton Roads Straits of Magellan Mare Island

Conrad Series Ends With Brilliant Chamber Concert

In Mobile the Conrad event closed with Miss Conrad and artists delivering a refined program at the Cawthon Hotel assembly room. Helen Woytych’s Handel violin works and Adela Lane’s Liszt piano pieces drew praise, with Lane also performing Lucile's sextet for left hand. The Mediation from Thais by Miss Conrad, with piano and violin, capped the recital under National For Broader Education and Government Street Presbyterian Church auspices.

Conrad Cawthon Hotel Miss Conrad Helen Woytyeh Adela Lane Saena Mobile National For Broader Education King’s Daughters Government Street

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