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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
4
A devotional voice speaks of courage and ascent beyond a cave like prison. It urges Seaman Son to endure, work hard, and stretch toward the skies while awaiting divine timing to claim a blessed future and his son Celia Myrover Robinson in the Housekeeper.
The City Federation of New Orleans saluted Mrs. Booth known as Little Mother for her prison work with Salvation Army ties. Mrs. Chamberlain praised her, and Mrs Booth recalled her turn from evangelism to aiding incarcerated men after a San Quentin visit that reshaped her mission.
An advertisement touts mixing 2% ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar to create a cough syrup costing about 54 cents. It claims rapid relief for harsh fighting coughs, bronchitis, winter coughs, and whooping cough, and urges asking for Pinex by name with a money-back guarantee from Pinex Co.
Mrs W B Curran and Miss Margaret Widney hosted a bridge evening while Miss Nell Curran led a house party for school friends. The Nelson sisters Corinne and Emeline Nelson wed Norton and Daffen in a double ceremony at the Nelson home with over 200 guests watching. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fisher of Illinois and many travelers and locals.
The battleship Connecticut, damaged by a broken propeller in Guantanamo Bay on March 10, passed through the Delaware Capes last night and is headed to the Philadelphia navy yard for repairs.
Helen, resting after travel and a morning headache, wanders Colon on a hot day seeking a Panama hat and silk kimono. In a shop she bargains with an Indian shopkeeper, who bets with her on a coin, then gives a low price. She ends by planning lunch and feeling oddly buoyant.
Mrs Collins and family mourn the loss of her husband and father who died Saturday night at home on Easton and Gayle streets. Funeral Monday by Rev DuBose with Red Men pallbearers. Burial Magnolia cemetery beside his son and daughter. Also notes Baptist church B Y P A event and local funeral updates.
Miss Jane Addams of Chicago was named chairman of the International Congress of Women to meet at The Hague on April 28. She will sail from New York on April 13. Medal awarded to Miss Evelyn Wilkes for the A R S S expression contest.
In March 1913 Alabama had thirteen suffrage supporters. by now there are fifty one. New groups include Sheffield E BA organized by Mrs J O Bonelli with Mrs E McConnell as president and a Montgomery Woman's College league led by Miss Myrtle Nixon. The Northport BSA is hired by Tuscaloosa suffrage members. The Montgomery league, led by Bonelli with L J Stern, aims to carry the message to homes. Tuscaloosa teams plan to organize all nearby towns including Holt and Northport. Gadsden and Birmingham pledge countywide expansion into Etowah and Jefferson counties respectively.
Mrs Penny calls for closer ties between civil communities and military families. She urges army and navy officers wives to become visiting members of local clubs to reduce ignorance and foster mutual understanding, noting successful programs and the need for shared civic bonds.
A large gathering of the Woman's Musical Club met Monday evening at Mrs Winston Jones's residence. Interest grows for a May cantata Bells of El Farm with musical numbers and solo performances. The event is organized by Miss Julia Braun Miss Amrock and Miss Marie Braun.
Bayou la Batre reports visiting anglers Dr. Sneider of Birmingham with J Ross Sneider from Greencastle Pa guests at the Bayou la Batre Inn. Mobile residents Henry Sanford and T B Pace visit. Laura Emerson spends weekend at Dauphin Island with her parents. Several locals travel, host gatherings, and hold classes at the Bayou la Batre Inn with Bible study and domestic science events noted.
The Neigh borly Club in Kushla Alabama held its regular meeting with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Julian Sturtevant. Activities included five art contests in drawing clay modeling needlework pastel and plaster eye decoration with best pieces awarding prizes. Next month the group will host Mr. and Mrs. A H Sturtevant.
Police found the decomposed remains of a well dressed man about 40 near Hobbs Ferry Alabama. The skull showed three fractures and papers on the body bore the name Eula Hardwick Villa Alabama, a grave clue in the case.
A fragmented report notes Mrs A S Devin urging peace efforts with women workers. The meeting was led by Mrs James, president of the local women's clubs, and lists members including Edith Heckert and Hirshfield.
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