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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1914

Page

5

Social Realm notes on Mobile visitors and local events

Mrs Haiden Miller and Miss Jose Miller of St. Louis visited Mobile guests of Mr and Mrs J F Taylor. They logged on the Crathens voyage and Miss Miller sings with mezzo soprano skill. Also reported Mansfield Miller wedding at Pascagoula with Miss Maude Miller. Fidelia Club elects officers led by Henry Forchheimer and Jacob Reiss.

Haiden Miller Josef Miller St. Louis J. F. Taylor Mobile Coeey Te Seeberg Auction Bridge Fidelia Club Gulf City Government Street Zeinitker Henry A. Forcheimer Jacob Reiss Henry Simon James G. Adler R. G. Richard E. Eichord B. Kahn J.8. Simon Leo M. Brown A. H. Rosenbaum J. G. Adier Reiss

California Syrup of Figs Ad for Children Health

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for ill children. It promotes a gentle cleansing of the liver and bowels with a teaspoonful, claiming quick relief from stomach aches, feverishness, diarrhea, and lethargy. Counterfeits are warned.

California

Cercle Francais Holds Weekly French Conversation Class

The Cercle Francais met yesterday at 11 o'clock for its regular weekly French conversation class hosted by Mrs. H G Donald on Church Street. Mr Francis Route led the session and concluded the discussion of the Dreyfus affair.

Cercle Francais H. G. Donald Church Street Francis Route Dreyfus

Grand Duchess Pavlona Charged With Deserting Husband

Grand Duchess Pavlona of Russia, wife of Prince William of Sweden, summoned to Stockholm for assizes on a charge of deserting her husband. Divorce proceedings ongoing. Prince William away on a hunting expedition in Uganda, not due back until late April. She is in her 24th year, son Prince Lennart born 1909, married in 1908.

Associated Press Stockholm Sweden Pavlona Russia Prince William Gustave V St. Petersburg Paul Alexandrovitch Prince Lennart

Cause celebre case stirs debate over ethics and law

A prominent case dominates discussion with strong support and opposition. Proponents argue public interest and reform while opponents raise procedural concerns and invocation of rights. Courts weigh implications for precedent and civil liberties amid a crowded public arena.

Debutante Mrs Marie Clifton Hosts In Royal Court Style

Mrs. A W Brooks and Mrs W F Tebbetts visit New Orleans guests of their brother Mr T G Bush on Palmer avenue Lent revelry with dinners luncheons and informal feasts Mrs Robert H Downman hosts Saturdays charm continues Miss Marie Clifton a maid of the royal court of Felix III returns from Jackson Miss where Clifton family once lived in Mobile Clifton a popular debutante and Mrs G C McGehee hosts daughter Mrs T Bester Ward in Greensboro Mr and Mrs Burger entertain with sister-in-law Mrs Harrison Clay of Oakland Cal as guest for the visit

A. W. Brooks W. F. Tebbetts T. G. Bush Mr. Bush Palmer,avenue New Orleans Robert H. Downman Lovely Felix Marie Clifton J. W. Powers Jackson Miss Cliftons Mobile Miss. Clifton Burger Harrison Clay Oakland, Cal

Agony of Eczema Ends with Cuticura Cure

D. D. Gibbs of Texas describes severe eczema from head to foot with itching burning and bleeding. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment he was cured and endorses the products, noting relief and a free skin care booklet.

Siells Bend Texas Waly Lord Cane Cian D. D. Gibbs Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Eleanor Wilson to Wed McAdoo Likely June White House Bride

Formal announcement confirms engagement of Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson daughter of the president to Wilkes Gibbs McAdoo. Washington expects a June wedding with the ceremony likely at the White House following years of social rumors and anticipation.

Eleanor Wilson June White House Washington Eleanor Randolph Wilson Wilson Wilkees Gibbs McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury Miss Wilson Mr. McAdoo Nellie Grant Francis Folsom Cleveland

Yaryan Property Sale Deferred in Federal Case

In Tampa March 14, Federal Judge W B Sheppard granted creditors an appeal to review the sale decree of the Yaryan Naval Stores Company assets at Brunswick Georgia and Gulfport Massachusetts valued around 1 5 million dollars The receivers were ordered to preserve holdings and not deliver any part without court authority The sale decree was entered January 5 in Macon Georgia Also notes Harrison Clay Jr Mrs Clay and their son delaying return from Mississippi until Tuesday in Mobile.

Tampa Fla Yaryan Naval Stores Company Brunswick Gulf‘port Mass W. B. Sheppard Macon Sheppard Georgia

Chateaux of the Loire Inspires Reading Circle

A weekly reading and study circle gathered at Mrs. Harry Donald’s home to continue the topic Chateaux of the Loire. The group explored Mary Stuart and Francis I, toured Amboise Blois and Chenonceaux, and read Catherine de Medici’s La Reine Margot. Mrs. Donald led, others shared needlework, and tea followed.

Harry Donald Loire Mary Stuart Francis I France Amboise Blois Chenonceaux St. Bartholomew’s Day Paris Catherine de Medicis la Reiné Margot Henry of Navarré Donald M. Landery Frank Davis James Hunter Lavretta Sydney Robbins Henry Goldthwaite

Reciprocity Day at Shakespeare Club Meeting

The regulation study of the Great Bard gives place today at the Shakespeare club’s meeting to Reciprocity Day. The city’s women’s organizations, about thirty, presented reports on their past year’s work, making for a most interesting program.

Shakespeare Club

D A R Social Meeting Highlights Tango Easel

The Mobile Chapter D A R held its March social at 3 pm at Mrs. John McAlpine's home. The program featured tango dance by Miss Elizabeth Hagan and Mr. Herndon Smith with Mrs. McAlpine and Mrs. R P Pope as hosts.

Mobile John McAlpine Elizabeth Hagan Herndon Smith McAlpine R. P. Pope

Virginia Continental Line forms new Children of the American Revolution

The Virginia Continental line of the Children of the American Revolution is organized today. Miss the regent of the Virginia Cavalier chapter issued invitations for the first meeting at 25 State Street residence at 4 p m.

Virginia Continental Line Society of the Children of the American Revolution Virginia Cavalieripter State Street

Remark Aims Not To Overstay Its Welcome

A brief speech note reflects on speakers who intend a quick start yet struggle to end promptly, hinting at the stubborn habit of prolonging remarks beyond their planned length.

Marshall Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday Anniversary

Vice President Marshall and Mrs. Marshall, en route to Hot Springs Virginia, celebrate his sixtieth birthday with a dinner tonight. A televised cake bearing the U S shield, his name, and the date marked the festivities last night, a lighthearted start to the occasion.

Associated Press Washington Marshall Hot Springs Marshalls United States Mr. Marshall

Christians urged to enlist in God’s army at revival

At First Baptist Church in Troy Alabama Rev R J Bateman led revival meetings with an address titled What Is That in Thing Hand He urged Christians to stop excuses like Moses and commit to God Use whatever one has for the glory of God Several attendees pledged to serve The church schedule lists services Sunday at 11 00 am 3 30 pm for men and boys and 7 30 pm evening service

First Baptist Church R. J. Bateman Troy Ala Dr. Bateman Moses Egypt Bateman Number

Hobson Denounces Underwood, Labor in Jefferson County

Richmond P. Hobson spoke to about five hundred at German Relief Hall recounting a Birmingham operation with 1000 stenographers and 500 laborers paid to defeat him. He claimed $2500 daily in Jefferson county and outlined a campaign schedule for Saturday across several towns.

Richmond P. Hobson German Relief Hall Temperance Hall Underwood Birmingham Jetterson County Jefferson County Hobson Wall Street Semmes Wilmer Oak Grove Chineat Gulfcrest Citromelle

McPhillips Grocery Co Receives Whiskey Shipment

The firm of James McPhillips Grocery Company of Mobile will receive twenty five cases of whiskey on the steamship Kylemhor from Glasgow Scotland. The vessel is due to arrive on April 5 and the imported goods are shipped by Robert Sanderson & Co Ltd.

James McPhillips Grocery Company of Mobile Kylemhor Glaggow Scotland Robert Sanderson & Co.Ltd

Personal travelers in Montgomery visit from railroad lines

Traveling agents W. G. Marshal and Edward Spink of Louisville and Nashville are in Montgomery on a visit. Traveling Freight Agent L. J. Reinhardt of the Pennsylvania lines travels with Breedece at Orleans.

W. G. Marshal Edward Spink Louisville & Nashville L. J. Reinhardt Pennsylvania Lines Breedece Orlécans

Catholic Services At St. Mary's Draw Record Crowds

The St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish held a series of Masses and devotions with the largest crowd seen, including early mission Masses, a general 7 o’clock communion, a procession for the Opening of the Party Hours’ Devotion, a special sermon, and a blessing for children under seven. Father Power to preach on The Claims of the Catholic Church. All are invited.

St. Mary's Catholic Church MoGas Shoee Hieen St. Mary's Father Power

Unchecked Fire Destroys Six Cottages on Chinquapin Street

A Saturday fire at 1:90 o'clock destroyed six cottages on Chinquapin Street between Monday and Fisher's Alley. The buildings housed Black residents and lacked city water mains. Firefighters could not obtain water, flames spread rapidly, and reports pegged damages near $4,000 with the gas works plant possibly involved.

Chinquepin Street Fisher's Alley City Waterworks Department

High U. C. T. Officers to Be at Smoker

The Mobile division of the Commercial Travelers will attend a special meeting and smoker at Cawthon Hotel Saturday night. W Savage the secretary asks all local and visiting members to be on hand. Supreme Court Claude Duval, Supreme Traveling Representative G. W. Rogers of Columbus, J. R. Ogelsby of Montgomery, and Ajax Davis of Mon be present with talks.

Commercial Travelers Cawthon Hotel W. Savage Supreme Coune Claude Duval Supreme G. W. Rogers Columhio J. R. Ogelsby Grand Cour Montgomery Ajax Davis Mon

Warren Attends Event Amid Applause with Twitching Grin

Warren did not stop until he glanced out and received applause, his false mustache twitching as he acknowledged the crowd.

Warren

Cardui touted as relief for women’s illness by Chattanooga ad

A testimonial from Mrs. J. Bo of Arritts Va claims Cardui woman’s tonic cured long lasting fatigue and helped her regain energy for work. She says it improved her health after 20 years of trouble and credits the medicine for aiding friends and family. Readers are urged to request more information from Chattanooga Medicine Co. in Tennessee.

Cart Woman Ladies Ad Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Tenn

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Miss Miller Tropic Island Mansfield- Miller Thomas E. Mansfield Hazlehurst Maude Miller Pascagoula W. D. Mathias The Baptist Church W. L. Miller Callinia Government and Royal Streets Albright & Wood Druggists Dauphin & Jackson and Government & Royal Sts Mobile Electric Bell G. C.mcgehee T. Bester Ward Greensboro Eczet P.O. Cafe Dauphin Street Fe Busin Saga Oar Serge Kessary Tonas St Yaryan Harrison Clay, Jr Ayer Ev. R. J. Bateman Jefferson L. Hammel Dry Goods CO Arritts DB. J Cardus Bowen Nane Haain Mall
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