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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1914
Page
6
A reception in Jacksonville Florida honored Miss Lehrman a member of Miss Julia Bauer's circle and a sub debutante preparing for her bow next season. Mrs Jacob Reiss hosted alongside the Miss Lehrman gathering last night.
Edna Irma and Geraldine Faust visited Mr and Mrs B Hervey then traveled to New Orleans. A lovely luncheon hosted by Mrs Bauman honored Louise Hughes and Katherine Dallas with Edna and Irma Faust as guests. Decorations were green and white, a game followed with spring prizes. Mrs Tibano hosted a violet luncheon with a punch table and Miss Faust and Geraldine Faust noted among the younger guests.
A quiet pretty wedding in Mobile united Miss Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Moore and Mr William with L W Chappell officiating at Bay Chapel on Saturday at 1 o clock. Mrs Pat Byrne Mrs Ruth Arnan Mr and Mrs Byrne and others attended from Mobile including Mrs Ruby Dickson Miss Blandie Dickson.
Miss Lucille Rush welcomed her cousin Miss Annie Will Mangum of Rome Georgia as her guest at the Battle House diner's dansant Saturday night. A pink centerpiece and kewpie hats plus stick pins highlighted the table. Attending were Mangum, Maiden Cammack, Lucille Rush, Ed Merkel, Miss Dunster, Alson Wilson, Mrs Earle Norris Floyd of Meridian, A B Fowlkes of Selma and Mr and Mrs C C Mechem.
A congenial party of six included Miss Rebecca Michie and Lucy Stokes of Durham N C as guests of Mrs W B Pope and Lieutenant Bagger of the Winona with Mr Whitten and Lieutenant and Mrs Howell. A second party featured Miss Meta Warley of Houston visiting sister Mrs Tom Boone Jr with Mr Ed Percy Miss Mary Knight Rush and Lloyd Richard Miss Virginia Woolf and Aristide Minnis and Harry Clifton.
The event features many attendees from across cities including Houston Selma Philadelphia Birmingham Boston and New Orleans. Names include Miss Meta Warley Miss Mary Knight Rush Miss Louise Mason Miss Virginia Woolf and Miss Betty Hagan among others with travelers stopping en route home.
Yesterday mourners gathered as Mrs. Frank Happer was buried in Mobile. A long time member of the D A R since 1898 she served as historian registrar and Americana referee. Her loss is mourned by many in and outside the chapter, the tribute honoring a devoted civic leader.
The National Equal Suffrage Association executive board opens a two day meeting in Birmingham, Alabama. Miss Jane Addams presides in place of Dr. Anna Shaw who is delayed by a recent accident. Attendees include suffrage leaders from across the state and region.
The Montgomery branch committee of the Southern Association of College Women lists three endowed scholarships for 1914 15 and three more still unassigned valued at 200 120 and 75 dollars respectively to Barnard College University of Chicago Agnes Scott. Alabama girls may apply by April 15 with a recommendation letter and address Mrs Julian Rice chair 4268 Perry street Montgomery.
An old advertisement promotes Dri King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation. It targets family use and claims effectiveness for adults and children, with a price of 25 cents and references to Mrs. ee E. pal from meat tin and vee tee tin.
General Villa reports a commission will search for Gustav Bauch an American citizen who disappeared after being released by rebels in Chihuahua The statement denies rumors that Bauch was executed and cites Carranza as directing the inquiry March 9
Walter Mitchells firm unveils spring millinery with Miss Swanson modeling Watteau influenced hats and parasols. European inspired shapes use Paillette straws, Milan hemps, lace, chiffons, and velvet with bold color in a redesigned salon featuring display tables, mirrors, and a mission styled balcony.
North Mobile reports several personnel changes at Mobile Chair Factory with Mr Paul Wade, son in law of Rev Mr Jones, taking a position and Mr C Howard from Memphis becoming foreman of the finishing room. N A Swarts returns to duties after a scare with overheated wiring. The area also notes substantial moving activity as residents relocate. Mr RP Hunt buys dairy stock from J B Enlow with plans to continue the dairy business.
Albert P. Bush will host a Monday night dinner at the Battle House as the first in a series by the Central Fair Committee. The menu features Alabama and Mississippi foods from pine lands, with most items donated by prize winning canning club members. Officials say the gatherings aim to spark broader support for idle land development and to acquaint Mobile leaders with the educational role of a large fair.
Helen attends a simple wedding in Miss Perry's home where Warren and the stenographer, Caroline Perry, wed amid tension and social awkwardness. The ceremony ends in a mixed mood as Warren jokes through the event and Helen ponders the couple’s future.
More than fifty favorable responses from committee members indicate strong attendance for Monday night. Some members cannot attend but will stay active, while only a few cannot continue on the large committee. J. M. Ponder, chairman, will outline an aggressive membership campaign and seek suggestions and names of assistants.
Dennis Johnson who was arrested for the alleged murder of Herbert Chainey at Chunchula Alabama in February was released as the state pressed no further action in the inferior criminal court Monday. Other defendants were fined or released on similar terms with several cases continued to March 14 or March 21.
Mrs T J Larkin daughter of M J McDermott and her sister Edith McDermott embark on a foreign tour. They will visit Washington and New York then sail to Antwerp and Paris where they join Mr Larkin in August. The group plans to travel through North Africa and cross the desert, aiming to return for Christmas in Mobile.
A suitcase full of articles stolen from 109 Church street by George E. Glover was returned from Pensacola to the city Sunday night. Glover will be arraigned in recorder's court Monday afternoon. A check found in his trouser pocket had its number wired to Pensacola for the returns.
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