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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
6
A fragmentary verse by Charles Hanson Towne reflects on youth and aging. The speaker contemplates drinking from laughter now and later facing sorrow, despair, and the fading vitality of youth as age tethers the heart like a tattered flower. The poem hints at gaining wisdom only after life's trials.
Shannon Hunter celebrated turning five with a May theme party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T S Hun g. About sixty five children attended as Nell Sharman Schley named hero queen, crowning her with white flowers and ribbons. The table featured green and white decorations and a miniature May pole. Games in the open filled the afternoon ending in a cheerful party for the host and guests.
Miss Alice Otis died in Indianapolis after a three week typhoid illness. She had been visiting Mobile, her former home, and was to stay with Miss Callie Rancher. Earlier she was in Birmingham as guest of Mrs. Long, with sister Mrs. Wagnon accompanying from Birmingham.
Letters from Jackson Mississippi, Dallas Texas, Montgomery Alabama, Memphis Tennessee, Little Rock Arkansas report strong demand and high satisfaction with Vitalitas. Druggists name Hunter & Mc Gee, Marvin's Drug Store, J Johnston Moore, Jacobi Pharmacy, Snodgrass & Bracy, Sutton's Drug Store and note nationwide availability.
Miss Otis, beloved in Mobile and from a long Mobile family, planned to live with her sister Mrs Wagnon in Indianapolis. Her health declined as her brother John Pippin and father Otis rushed to reach her, but they arrived too late. Deepest sympathy pours from Alabama friends.
Mobile socialite Miss Jamie Grace enjoys a Meridian pool party at Stonewall Club. The group, chaperoned by Mrs R G McCants, drank luncheon on the front gallery after a refreshing swim and Victrola music, signaling a joyful start to summer.
Five members and one guest Mrs. C W Moss attended the Chau tauqua Circle fortnightly gathering. Miss Withers presided as president. The program for the next meeting includes a quiz on chapters 5 6 and 7 of Your Child Today and Tomorrow open discussion Does Too Strict an Authority Weaken the Child reading Nonsense Rhymes roll call and a story of the week from Independence Magazine.
The Wednesday Bridge Club held its annual picnic on Dog River with three automobiles transporting members to the clubhouse. Trophies for the occasion were won by Mrs. F. O. Rhea, Mrs. Beverly Wilson and Mrs. Cumnock. A 1 o'clock dinner followed with attendees including Mrs. Paul Wilson, Mrs. T. K. Jackson, Mrs. S. R. Prince, Mrs. L. J. Davis, Mrs. Henry Hall Clarke, Mrs. F. Ty Parker, Mrs. W. W. Cumnock, Mrs. Beverly R. Wilson, Mrs. George H. Dunlap, Mrs. William N. Hunter, Mrs. F. O. Rhen and Mrs. C. B. Hayes.
The older girls conference of District No. 5 will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday afternoon at 5 o clock in the First Christian church. Delegates and adult workers are urged to attend.
Several Mobile and southern Alabama women were guests at a Birmingham luncheon hosted by A. D. C. chapters who were en route to Bessemer for the convention. The Y W C A venue sparkled with crimson and white roses and a long head table featured state president Mrs. L. M. Bashinsky among many attendees from Mobile Montgomery Union Springs Dadeville Alexander City and other locales.
A roster of female attendees includes Mrs Crittenden, Mrs Adams, Mrs Worthington, Mrs Abernathy, Miss Forter, Mrs Peacher, Mrs Oliver, Miss Shaw, Mrs Woodrow, Mrs Dunkerly, Mrs Rountree, Mrs Penney, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Frazier, Mrs Williams, Mrs Benners, Mrs Simmons and Mrs Bankston.
A measuring party will be held at the home of Mrs Percy H Gill 201 North Hamilton Street Friday evening at 7 30 o clock May 7 under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian church.
Mrs H P Cole hosted a Wednesday bridge party in Mobile for Mrs Peter Vredenburgh during her visit this week. Two tables played from 11 30 to 1 with a luncheon served. Prizes went to Mrs Le Baron Lyons and Mrs William H Monk Jr for small rose and galley lily baskets.
Wednesday evening featured the Mobile Yacht Club opening dance with the Young Society in attendance. Drago's Orchestra provided music as guests enjoyed punch, flags, and a lively atmosphere. multiple committees and chaperons are listed as organizers and hosts for future spring and summer events.
Wednesday brought entertainment for Discards members hosted by Mrs D P Bestor Jr. Guests included Mrs W H Monk Jr Mrs J W McAlpine Mrs A W Brooks Mrs Joseph Tucker Mrs B T Adams and Miss Mattie Cary. Prizes went to Mrs Tucker Miss Rosa Lyons Mrs L LeBaron Lyons and Miss Clara Cary, all carved wood picture frames. A salad course followed in the dining room.
A set of kitchen directions covers Pound Cake with sugar butter eggs and flour, Stuffed Shoulder of Veal including bread stuffing and method for roasting, To Fry a Chicken details, Ducks With Mushrooms recipe, and German Pot Roast with beef and batter crust. The text lists steps, ingredients, and cooking times, emphasizing browning, stuffing, and pan gravy techniques.
Jim Dortch, a man bound over to the city court on a charge of assault to murder, escaped from the city hospital early Friday by eluding guards. He was shot by an officer the day he assaulted his wife Edna, and fled while under watch.
Chicago's thirteen month old prodigy A J Callaghan Jr son of A J Callaghan secretary to the corporation counsel will be sculpted in marble by the Chicago Art Institute. Prominent club women backed the petition despite the mother's earlier reluctance. A medal will accompany the statue replica.
The article reports that Mrs Russell Houston has recovered sufficiently from a recent operation at the Inge Bondurant Sanitarium to return home to Monterey Place. Her young son, who suffered severe burns two months ago, is now nearly fully recovered. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a meeting Friday at 8 p.m. at Mrs J P Watters.
A mining firm announced an increase in its dividend rate, signaling stronger profits and a more favorable payout for shareholders. The company did not disclose further details on future projections or the precise amount of the increase.
Boston May 6 The Calumet and Hecla Mining Company raised its quarterly dividend from five to fifteen dollars per share in the latest disbursement. The move increases investor payout and signals strong financials for the mining firm.
The Mothers Club meets at 3 30 p m at the Settlement Home. A pencil day event is organized under Mobile Infirmary Association. A lawn party by the Baptist Tabernacle ladies occurs today at Mrs A L Pierres 156 St Emanuel St with refreshments. The Mobile Graded Union meets at 3 45 in the Burgett Memorial building followed by a 3 15 social, 3 45 program on Philip and the Eunuch Acts 8. Sun day school lesson study 4 to 4 30 with cradle roll superintendents 4 to 4 30 and teacher training 4 45 to 5 15. All are welcome to participate.
Grover W. Emery was fined 15 dollars or thirty days by Recorder Edington for speeding. Henry T. Remby of 460 South Carolina Street was arrested Thursday morning for passing a street car discharging passengers. William A. Taylor, a truck driver, was discharged after his vehicle collided with a Franklin street car.
Corinth Mississippi an elderly tax collector aged seventy four in weak condition credits Vinol with rapid improvement after a week and a gain of twenty pounds he praises the tonic as a fine strength creator for old people the ad promotes Vinci cod liver and iron tonic by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and drug stores nationwide
The Home Garden Association plans a second meeting on Saturday May 8 at 1 p m in the municipal building. Members are urged to attend with wives or others interested in soil cultivation. Short talks by experienced gardeners are slated and Mrs Jessica Maguire will demonstrate canning methods for home use or marketing. Plans to organize the group more permanently and extend its work to marketing and use of allotments will be discussed.
Berlin dispatch reports General Hugo von Seidenitz killed in action during fighting near an unnamed frontline. The report confirms the officer’s death as Allied forces press advance.
Mrs. Owen F. Wells of Jonesville Virginia reports Cardui the woman’s tonic relieved her womanly troubles and pain after childbirth. She praises Cardui as a wonderful medicine and urges others to try it, noting many women have written about its benefits.
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