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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1916

Page

6

Lichtbachs Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Isaac Lichtbach mark their twenty fifth anniversary with a Saturday ceremony reception hosted by friends. Mrs Lichtbach’s absence noted. Lichtbach active in Masonry and Shriner circles and previously honored by a government office. Mobile area activities include Agnes Scott alumni meeting and church fund raising lawn party and a Y M C A concert benefiting Central Presbyterian Church.

Isaac Lichtbach Marcus Itbach Robert Herman Lichtbach Viceni Emple

Heinz Demonstration Promotes Fifty Seven Varieties

Mrs Wells of the Heinz Company tours from St. Louis to demonstrate the complete Heinz line in a store display. The event invites all ladies to view and taste samples with no sales pressure, aligning with picnic season.

Heinz Heinz Co St. Louis

Fashionable powder boxes and frugal deco ideas

An article notes affordable alternatives to costly vanity pieces, highlighting blue enamel bowls from Copenhagen, a Royal Copenhagen china bowl, and improvised boxes decorated with prints, silk, and net. It also covers letters on wart removal, court plaster, and a summary of club activities and meetings in the area.

Copenhagen Royal Copenhagen Orient

Dancing event and social notes from Mobile society

The item lists a varied evening program featuring Jack Hurlburt, a soprano solo by Mrs Tam, and a male chorus with Messrs Lavelle, Wilson, Glass, Winter, Perkins, Willis and Halliwell, plus accompanists Mrs Wm Shock and Dr Frederick Dunster. It also covers Mrs Erna Moore visiting Miss Mabel Bobe, a May river boat party, a Birmingham Age Herald photo of Mrs Carl Holzborn, and a schedule of local social and civic notices including Child Welfare Conference plans in Montgomery and the Mobile Clark School Improvement Association meeting with a Liberty Declaration presentation.

Presbyterian Central Presbyterian Church Emma la Prade Tam Mobile Howardah Mabel Heustis Max Lavelle Tom Halliwell John Willis Jack Hulburt Tam Messrs Lavelle Wilson Glass Winter Perkins Willis Halliwell Wm. Shock Frederick Dunster Bizet Denza Jack Hurlburt Damascus A. W. Finden Aaida Erna Moore Clarke School Association Clark School Improvement Association Shawhan Patriotic Educational Committee J. H. Patterson Patterson C.S. Shawhan A. M. Bright Alvarez Terry L. Moore Wm. J. Quigley J. F. Malone

Dr. King's New Discovery for Spring Colds

An ad urges readers to use Dr. King's New Discovery to ease coughs and colds from changing seasons. It claims the syrup soothes coughing, checks the cold, and helps grippe, noting it is prepared and ready to use with over forty years of testing.

Dr. King

Social Ties Link Visitors From Coastal and Nearby Cities

Mr. L. H. Horn and Miss Helen Horn returned from Fairhope where the family spent a summer visit. Mrs. Horn and Misses Margaret and Lucille plan to return Wednesday. Madeline Jacobs will stop in Jacksonville en route east to visit Miss Carrie Heming. Dorothy Rosenberry has returned to Fairhope after visiting Nellie and Edna Thurman. Mrs. Harry Pegues and daughter Mary Rhett are guests of Mrs. A. Pegues of Selma. Mrs. R. H. Bolling, visiting relatives in Springhill, leaves today for a reunion in Birmingham before returning to Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Hall and children of Gainesville Florida and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hall and children of Columbia Mississippi are in the city visiting the Halls at 428 Springhill Avenue. Judge William H. Tayloe, guest of Mrs. Chas. S. Shawhan, left for Uniontown and will attend a trustees meeting at Montevallo.

Stanley Finch Texas Mr. Finch New Orleans T. B. Wilson Finch Birmingham R. H. Duesberry Warren Wellford Roanoke Richmond Madeline Jacobs Jacksonville Carrie Heming Dorothy Rosenberry Fairhope Nellie Edna Thurman. Co Harry Pegues Mary Rhett A. Pegues Selma R. H. Bolling William E. Mickle, Jr Springhill Louisville John Randolph Bolling L.E. Hall Gainesville Fla Benjamin Hall Columbia Miss City Charles R. Hall Springhill Avenue Cooo William H. Tayloe Chas. S. Shawhan Uniontown Ala Montevallo

Chicks to Get Moriarity and Managerial Move

Chicago May 15 George Moriarity veteran third baseman is to be released to the Memphis Southern Association Club by the Chicago Americans. He is slated to manage the club and the release will make room on the White Sox roster for Fred Mollwitz. Cincinnati first baseman negotiations were reported last week and Jack Ness is to return from Baltimore.

Chicago George Moriarity Chica Americans White Sox Fred Mollwitz Cincinnati Progr Jack Ness Baltimore

Bressingham Re elected Treasurer Of Police Relief

John H. Bressingham was re elected treasurer of the Mobile Police Relief Association at a special Sunday meeting. He stood without opposition.

Bressingham John H. Bressingham Mobile Police Relief Association

Burial of James Kaver in Mobile Catholic Cemetery

The funeral for James Kaver aged 83 was held Monday at 3 30 from his son Thomas Kaver’s home 107 North Hamilton and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. A large crowd attended including a delegation from Mobile Council 66 Knights of Columbus. Burial followed in the Catholic cemetery. Kaver, born in County Waterford Ireland, moved to the United States as a boy and later served in the Civil War with the Third Missouri Battery. He had long been a Mobile resident.

James Kaver Thomas Kaver North Hamilton Street Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mobile Council 66 Knights of Columbus Mobile County Waterford Ireland Third Missouri Battery

Mobile clubs calendar outlines week of meetings

A dense list of meetings and events fills the Mobile calendar from Monday to Saturday. Groups include the Mobile Federation of Women’s Clubs Home Economics rooms, Mobile Public Library Association, Kindergarten Study Club at Whistler, Young People’s Jewish Association at B’nai B’rith hall, As You Like It Club with Mrs Atkinson, Annual Meeting of the Mobile Suffrage Association, Under Five Flags Chapter D A R, St Claire Sewing Circle on Conti Street, All Saints’ Guild, Agnes Scott Alumnae, G I A to B of L E, St Joseph’s Junior Benevolent Association, Parish Society at Christ Church, Century Book Club at Cawthon Hotel, Craighead Club, Mobile Business Woman’s Club, Mother’s Club Inter reciprocity Day, Trinity Social Club at Parish House, Home Economics Club, Shakespeare Club and Chopin Club.

Young Woman's Christian Association Charles E. Erdman Daniel McGonigal Charles E. Shawhan Craighead Cawthon Hervey Cawthon Hote A. B. Thielgaard Anne Bozeman Lyon Mobile Federation of Women's Clubs Mobile Public Library Association Whistler Young People’s Jewish Association B'nai B'rith W. J. Atkinson Mobile Suffrage Battle House P. m Under Five Flags F. J. Inge St. Claire Mobile Agnes Scott Grace Harris B. of L. E Hall St. Joseph's Kate Robert Christ Church Chapter ‘House Century Book Club Cawthon Hotel Mobile Business Woman's Club Mother’s Club Craighead Club Trinity Social Club Shakespeare Club C. J. Torrey Christ Church Chapter House

Senate Considers Rublee Nomination for FTC

Senate met at noon and considered George Rublee for the Federal Trade Commission in executive session. House met at 11 o'clock and resumed debate on rural credits ill.

George Rublee Federal Trade Commission House

Convicted Engineer Receives Four Month Term

A. Tankersley, engineer in charge of the Southern railway New York to New Orleans limited, was sentenced in Salisbury New York to four months in county jail for manslaughter in the November 24 1915 yard crash that killed two and injured twenty two. The court granted permission to hire out the defendant and he remains free on $1000 bail while appealing to the state supreme court.

Salisbury N. Y A. Tankersley Southern Railway New York Tankersley State Supreme Court

Submarine K-2 and Aragon Collision Off Delaware Breakwater

A collision off the Delaware breakwater involving submarine K-2 and the steamer Aragon caused no serious injuries. The K-2, on its way from Hampton Roads, continued to New York after the incident, according to navy department reports.

Washington Delaware Aragon Navy Department Hampton Roads New York

Tropical storm moves inland over Florida coast

Washington May 15 The Cuban storm disturbance of Saturday night is over Central Florida with similar intensity and moderate gales on the northeast Florida coast. The disturbance is moving slowly north and northeast storm warnings have been moved from Fort Monroe to Jacksonville.

Washington Florida Weather Bureau Fort Monroe Jacksone

Officers to Reunion Fight Confederate Veterans Meet

Chief of Detectives E T Rondeau and Clerk James J Barry Sr of Mobile police depart left for Birmingham to attend the Confederate Veterans reunion. LeVine acts as clerk, Harmas moves to Bauer’s post during the absence.

E. T. Rondeau James J. Barry, Sr Police Department Mobile Birmingham Union of the Confederate Veterans Levine Bauer Ig Barry Sam. Harmas Bauer

Life Savers To Meet At Y M C A Building

The Life Saving Corps of the Red Cross Society will meet at the Y M C A building Tuesday evening at 6 30 O clock. This meeting is of much importance and all members are requested to be present.

Life Saving Corps of Red Cross Society

Strathcona Arrives for Repair and Lumber Load

Strathcona schooner arrives in tow of tug Dawn from Cuban ports for repairs. She will load a cargo of lumber at the harbor before departure.

Strathcona Dawn Cuban

Social Calendar Highlights Local Events and Meetings

A busy social calendar lists Monday concerts at Central Presbyterian Church Harte Auditorium. Graduates Luncheon honors Miss Shelley Lee Taylor of Baker graded school. Various parties, luncheons, sewing circles, and bridge events run through Wednesday with venues including Battle House and Harte Auditorium.

Central Presbyterian Church—Harte Auditorium Shelley Lee Taylor Knott's High School Battle House Hallie Cooper Baker Graded School Grover Taylor Cornelia March Mabel Heustis Effie Soost Paul Wilson Celia Webb Point Clear J. T. Wright University Military School Irene Gordon Vineyard of Cawthon Hotel Barton Academy Harte Auditorium

Y. M. C. A. Teaches All Members to Swim

The Y M C A has started steps to teach all members to swim. Many longtime members already swim, but many new members from the recent campaign do not. The first lesson begins Saturday and all members who wish to learn are urged to attend.

United States Marshal In Expense Case Told To Pay Supper

John G. Saunders, U S marshal at Richmond, asked the treasury comptroller if the government would pay for his sappers on boat trips to Norfolk starting at 7. The comptroller ruled he must eat before departure or pay for suppers himself.

Washington John G. Saunders United States Richmond Comptroller of the Treasury Norfolk

Progressives Leave Mobile for State Convention Meeting

The Mobile delegation to the Progressive party state convention will depart Tuesday for Birmingham where the Bull Moosers assemble Wednesday. Delegates include Sidney Berrey Dr. W. T. Henderson Gerald H. Krumpel H. H. Bolton and M. C. Skinner of Citronelle.

Mobile The Progressive Party Birmingham Bull Moosers Sidney Berrey W. T. Henderson Gerald H. Krumpel H. H. Bolton M. C. Skinner Citronelle

Asquith Leaves Dublin for North of Ireland

Dublin May 15 Premier Asquith departed for Belfast to confer with prominent Northern leaders.

Asquith Dublin North OF Ireland Belfast

Rockefeller Junior to Speak at Y M C A Meet

John D Rockefeller Jr Major General Leonard Wood and Franklin D Roosevelt spoke at the International Y M C A convention in Cleveland Ohio May 15 Rockefeller addressed welfare work in Colorado mines and L Wood and F D Roosevelt were to appear at the army and navy section in the afternoon session

Cleveland Ohio John D.rockefeller Leonard Wood Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt Rockefeller Colorado Wood Roosevelt Army and Navy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Lichtbach R Scott Jace Harris Government-street Rachel Harris Government Street R. O. Harris Edna Kent’ Forbes O. R Schuman Club Emma Jones Woman’s Auxiliary of Christ Church Semmes Parliamentary Law Club Raphael Semmes Parliamentary Law Club Semmes School Mr. Lavelle Mr. Halliwell Mrs .Holzborn Washington Saviara Alabama Children’s Home Society Montgomery Julia Lathrop Children’s Bureau Department of Labor Exchange Hotel UC. & DD Octagon United States Daughters of 1812 B. F. Adams Orein Aries Miss Etta Love Route 1 Ben Franklin Tex T. Bos Mss Katmarine Stinson de Lloyd Thompson Long Island Dario Resta Sheepshead Bay Katherine Stinson Resta Senate Rachael Harris Edgar Discher Dog River Dauphin Way Baptist Church No Trumps Club Knott High School Elwell Bridge Club Joseph St. George Tucker Amos Murphree David Norton Broad Street Watherine Hurley Progressive Peanut Party May Stallworth Genevieve Thomason U.S Horlick Lers
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