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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
9
A playful verse by Sara Beaumont Kennedy pictures a woman observing Lent with strict habits. She shuns bonbons and dancing while her penitent image by a church window contrasts with flippant thoughts of sackcloth being attractive if worn well. The narrator notes the tension between piety and vanity.
A Sunday style event at the home of Mr and Mrs J Bounds marked by a luncheon and three card tables of Hearts in honor of Miss Margaret Horn. Guests included Misses Louise Cowan Dora Cowan Hermine Jackson Eleanor Carter Ollie Ford Bessie Lois Everitt and the host family’s daughter Miss Adele Bounds.
Little Sara Hall issues a birthday invitation in rabbit form for a party on Saturday March 20 1915 from 3 30 to 5 30 at 428 Spring Hill avenue. The notice reads 1910 1915 and invites guests to celebrate with Sara Hall.
At the Harmony Club in Selma on Tuesday evening a bridge party hosted by husbands of members featured six tables of play and prizes of crepe de chine blouses awarded to Mrs. Rudolph Richards and Mrs. Ben Nassit. Guests enjoyed a five course supper with illuminated centerpieces and unique place cards.
A Saturday event for little Mattie Belle Houston has been indefinitely postponed. Doctors express hope for eventual recovery, though the illness will be long and tedious. Sympathy pours in for the Houston family and friends of Mrs. Sallie Foote Wailer mourn her death in Mobile.
Friends of E. E. Bernheimer of New York City and former Mobile resident report a painful injury after he was caught between two Broadway cars on Monday. He suffered a broken shoulder and two fractured ribs but is expected to recover, though in great pain.
Miss Anna Boulet plans to visit her aunt Mrs. D. R. Betty in Montgomery before returning home. Miss Lucile Farmer hosted many guests over the weekend including Mrs. Randolph Maers, Miss Myrtle Brown, and Miss Maude Brogdon. they likely depart today. Mrs. Bruce Sommerville returns from Pensacola to Mobile as friends note Mrs. John F. Hall's la grippe recovery. Mrs. Pendola has returned from Mobile after an operation and shows great improvement.
Clay Simms, a Black murderer, was electrocuted today in Arkansas as the first of eleven condemned inmates. Three white men are among the death row occupants. an amended statute allows electrocution or life imprisonment as options for murderers.
The feature presents two charming children’s frocks showcasing waistcoat effects. One uses gabardine over plaid silk with circular skirt and flounce, while the other separates blouse skirt and waistcoat with distinct belts. Suitable for washable fabrics and wool, with material lists for 12 year sizes and patterns 8458 and 8491.
Sir Reginald Henry Craddock urged arming military authorities with special powers amid unrest in India as the defense of India bill was introduced. He cited seditious activity, coastal campaigns in America, and economic and religious tensions in Punjab, Bengal, and Bombay with prior revolts and riots cited as context.
Secretary Daniels announced a contract for a seagoing submarine to be named Schley after Rear Admiral W. S. Schley. Built for the Electric Boat Company, the 1000 ton vessel will reach 20 knots on the surface and 10 to 12 knots underwater, with rapid speed enabling fleet operations.
The ad lists 25 cent oyster loaves at Charles Schimpf Restaurant on North Royal Street offering fresh opened plant oysters by the dozen. Also advertises raw fat stand plants 20c a dozen and 1-2 dozen at 10c, with toasted options and other prices.
Three masked bandits boarded a Houston Galveston interurban car near the city early Friday and robbed eight passengers and the conductor at gunpoint. They took 46 dollars in cash and a watch charm valued at 500 dollars owned by Robert Cornell, vice president of the International Rotary Association. A young woman passenger concealed two diamond rings by putting them in her mouth, and the rings were not found.
London reports confusion over Grey note on blockade scope. Foreign Office clarifies Mediterranean waters are European and will be blocked as in the North Sea.
The Federal Reserve Board cut rediscount rates on commercial paper to 4 1/2 percent for maturities up to sixty days and to 5 percent for longer maturities, reducing the cost of borrowing from member banks in Atlanta and surrounding districts.
W S Hogan was arrested Friday by Deputy Lynch for assault and battery and jailed before bond. John Bonner faced a charge of obstructing a public road on a warrant alleging Chestang street obstruction without notifying road authorities. Robert Creshon, 29, was arrested on grand larceny. Willie Creshon alleges a bracelet theft. City Court sentenced Yancey Hogan and Frederick Broadus to thirty days hard labor for abusive language and assault. A red bicycle with ER IL initials was found near Government and Catherine and held at the station. Jacob L Clayton of Mobile filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 180 and no assets in U S district court. case referred to Referee Ervin. George E Peppers was injured when iron fell on his leg near United Fruit Company banana elevators.
New York report states coroner jury verdict finds Loretta Rogers eight months and John two died from poison given by their mother Mrs Ida Sniffen Walters. She is jailed awaiting trial on murder indictments as the children died December 28 after ingesting poison.
Attorney H. H. McClelland for H. E. Baxter trustee in Daly Bros. bankruptcy filed in chancery court on Friday to obtain a reference to determine proper amounts owed by W. O. Daly and J. R. Courtright. The trustee says the matters are intricate and assets of the firm cannot be determined without clarification.
Visitors from Fair hope arrived on the bay steamer Apollo on Friday morning including Mrs Reggis Mrs J R Foley C L Dyson Nick Johnston Dr Slosson Mr and Mrs F Zanders Mrs Thomas Wilson Miss D Lowell Miss A A Chapman Rev and Mrs Simpson J C Stevens J F Bell J B Bromley R Scanion and George Bryant.
The city hosted several railroad men on Thursday and Friday. A B Collins commercial agent of the Queen and Crescent Dispatch based in New Orleans. Peter Brantley traveling freight agent of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe based in New Orleans. F Redd traveling freight agent of the Illinois Central based in Birmingham.
J C Morgan of 1903 Inion Avenue Shop in Memphis declares he is the city’s biggest booster for Vitalitas. He cites ten years of indigestion and says after one dose he slept better and can eat meals again, urging others with similar troubles to try the tonic sold at Lytton's Drug Store.
The Abba Temple patrol from Mobile to New Orleans to attend a ceremonial session at Jerusalem Temple. Capt. Charles S. Shawhan led about 21 members aboard the Louisville and Nashville line. Other patrons from Zamora Birmingham Alcazar Montgomery Alamassa Meridian and El Kehibe Shreveport will attend.
The British steamer Albanian, which sailed from this port earlier this month with cotton for Liverpool, towed the Danish steamer Frode into Sand Key Frlg in distress. Tugs from Sand Key relieved Frode, allowing the Albanian to continue with its voyage.
Two river packets arrived at the municipal docks Friday morning from upper river landings on the Tombigbee. The Peerless from Montgomery and the Quill docked with general cargo and are scheduled to sail Saturday evening to the Demopolis Pickensville and other landings.
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