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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1915

Page

12

Dated Church Notice From Methodist Group

Fragmentary local notice mentions a Methodist church event and a teacher Rev. Harrison who trained them. Winnie Hinsea visited Mrs. Taylor and Rees Sion is noted. Friends planned a gathering at home and Rev. Creighton and wife planned to attend a Baptist Association in Houston Texas.

Seare Drew Harrison John Hinsea Winnie C. Taylor Apnea Rees Meere Bivin Colamein J.B. Creighton Baptist Association Houston, Tex

Local Notes From Coffeeville Area Sunday Visitors

Community glimpses mention Alan Benson visiting Mobile last week. May has returned home and Mable from Salitpa attended church. Jim Deas and family from Union Chapel were visitors. Dr Eldson left for Mobile with Clyde for treatment. Gabriella Co has returned home from Allen. Mary Turner and Buz Turner from Salitpa were in town for visits. John Oliver from Jackson was in town Monday.

Cofferville Alan Fred Benson Mobile May Mins Mables Salitpa Bob’ Houston Joven Jim Deas Union Chapel Jackson Néss Dr. Eldson John Oliver Mackson

Tonight Pee Rie Nes Picture Show at 7 30

Local cinema announces Pee Rie Nes presented tonight with showtimes at 7 30. Tickets and venue details listed for patrons seeking evening entertainment.

Learn Beauty Culture at La Rue Beauty School

MARIE E PATTERSON GRADUATE INSTRUCTOR teaches massage hair weaving dyeing scalp treatment chiropody and bleaching at La Rue Beauty School term and class hours available at City Bank Building call Bell 2827 or Home 1054.

Marie E. Patterson Na Mon City Bank Bell

Local Social Roundup From Crary Area

Crary notes show social visits and gatherings: Fred Schultz visiting in Manhattan Kansas and Mobile. Rogers and Etta Lora with Miss Vada of Semmes. Dunbar guests of the Schillinger family. a party in Semmes for Miss Eana Rogers with Antle Mae Kransit Ron Mattie Steward Etta Lord Jim Snowden Marvin Back L G Ashbee Doyle Erkenbeck Wilton Lord. Mrs F A Cheney shopping in Mobile. Annie Graham visiting sister Mrs Sam Clifford of Oakdale. Mrs McGuire visiting the school. Rev D J Hartzog Walter Lord and BE Black Mobile visitors. Mattie Stewart visiting Indian Springs. John Fulford and wife and baby visiting Mobile.

Fred Schultz Manhattan Kas Rogers Etta Lora Miss Vada Semmes 8. Dunbar Orchard Schillinger Eana Rogers E. E. Black Antle Mae Kransit Mattie Steward Etta Lord Jim Snowden Marvin Back L. G. Ashbee Doyle Erkenbeck Wilton Lord F. A. Cheney Mobile Annie Graham Sam Clifford Oakdale McGuire Cee Sageree S. A. Snowden Gluk D. J. Hartzog Walter Lord BE. E. Black Mattie Stewart Indian Springs John Fulford Baby

Local News From Merrill Area Residents

Notes from Merrill Mississippi record visits by Mobile residents and travelers to Merrill. Dr. Lewis Knight attended the state medical association in Hattiesburg and presented a paper on Hemoglobinuric Fever. Alex Prentice near Merrill is very ill with Bright's disease and doctors fear for his recovery.

Merrill Miss F. B. Merrill Mobile J. C. Dorsett H. H. Russell Leuven L. v. Jaggar J. E. Taylor Basin Calvin Ball Lucedale R. M. McKay John Berry Leakesville Ford Ratliff Knight Turner and Miller Errill Andrs. Mudge Bexley Willie Morgan Bear Creek Lumber Company Alex. Prentice Bright

Turnerville church hosts Saturday conference and Sunday programs

Turnerville Ala held a Saturday conference at the Turnerville Baptist Church with a 2 o'clock start. A large Sunday school turnout accompanied plans for a Sunday night program and a teachers picnic at the literary school’s end on Friday May 28. James Dickenson of Lambert and Grace Roberts of Mobile visited Turnerville recently.

Turnerville Ala Minnis Turnerville Baptist Church James Dickenson Lambert

Burbank News Tidings and Local Notes

Traffic over the Dog River Bridge between Deer Park and Burbank stalled by high water on weekend. wagons crossed Monday. Mrs Jennie Britt, widow with three boys, ill with pellagra after doctor confirms diagnosis. Henry Beasley of Leakesville visiting sister Mrs P B Courtney. Rounsaville-Burbank ball game ends 15 to 3 in favor of Burbank. Mrs John Staehle hosted by William Diehl. Frank Mahoney and Jake Brown made a business trip to Vinegar Bend. Henry Simpson's wife dies Monday. annual sheep round-up postponed to Wednesday.

Burbank Ala Dog River Deer Park Jennie Britt

Local Notes From Allen Alabama And Nearby Areas

Mrs Richard Tarleton was taken to the Tuscaloosa asylum Tuesday for treatment. Mrs J E Aion’s daughter, Totals, was improving at Pine Bluff infirmary and plans to return home Sunday. Lily Dumas is ill with malaria near here. Lula Clark shows slight improvement but will need adenoid removal. The Gough child who broke an arm last week is recovering nicely. J B Summers C L Dumas and J K McLeod visited Grove Hill Wednesday. Farmers report good weather aiding crops. Mrs Frank Dumas and Mrs Francis Warren attend the bedside of Allie Dumas, farmer’s daughter-in-law, this week.

J. Gough J. B. Summers C. L. Dumas J. K. McLeod Grove Hill Frank Dumas Francis Warren LdAllie Dumas

Local Social Notes From Zimco Area

Hebron couple Mr and Mrs E H Calhoun hosted by Mr and Mrs N M Heard on Wednesday. Mrs Rhett Payne entertained her mother Mrs McDonald and brother Blair on Wednesday. Mrs N V Stewart spent part of last week in Grove Hill. Messers Wayton Stewart and Maynard Heard drove to Jackson via Grove Hill on Sunday. Mr Goward Calhoun was in Zimco Wednesday. Alex Tompkins and Pete Carter visited Sunday. The Sewing Circle met with Mrs Walter Pritchett on Wednesday. Mrs J C Stewart here this week end after his business. Messrs Smith and J Stewart Jr from Jackson were here Tuesday, visiting Mr Smith's car.

Zimco Ala E. H. Calhoun Hebron N. M Rhett Payne McDonald Brother Blair N. Vv. Stewart Grove - Hill Mesers Wayton Stewart Maynard Jackson Grove Hill Goward Calhoun Alex Tompkins Pete Carter Walter Pritchett J. C. Stewart Messrs. Smith

Brownatone Hair Tint Promises Safe Instant Change

An advertisement touts Brownatone Hair Stain as a safe, quick way to cover gray or faded hair with gold, medium, dark brown or black tones. It claims permanence, easy application, and no rubbing off, contrasting with risky mineral restorers. Sold by druggists in 25¢ and $1.00 sizes, with a 19¢ booklet offer.

Five Hundred Club Hosts Pleasant Night at Battles Wharf

Mrs Hutchins and Miss Hutchins hosted the Five Hundred Club in a pink and white oleander decorated hotel. Prizes went to Mrs W B Sussan for first, Mrs Gavin Hunter for consolation, and Miss Dyar received the guest prize. Guests enjoyed ice cream cake and candy after play.

Battles Wharf Ala Miss Hutchins W. B. Sussan Gavin Hunters Miss Dyar Gavin Hunter Curran Wiliam Curran Irene Case Daphne Ed Ennis Micah Wood Batt Ressijac Misa Case Mobile

Rosinton Meeting Notes and Local Happenings

Rosinton Alabama church and school activities fill the week with a prayer meeting, sermons by Mr. Johnson of Foley, and a planned Sunday service. Weather halts events and school closes. Brocklebank records indicate travel plans north for Russell Jarrett and Tom Cooper toward Ohio and Illinois. Local farming includes sheep shearing and cucumber contracting by Linberg of Robertsdale. Church work resumes with M B church siding underway.

Rosinton Ala Sae Johnson Foley the Baptiste Dan Bird Berman T. N. Barn Chicago Russell Jarrett Ohio Ilinois Tom Cooper Daphne Linberg Robertsdale

Jackson Graded School to Hold Commencement Monday

Jackson Ala The Graded School will hold commencement exercises Monday evening Herald notes a sermon Sunday at Gradedenor Auditorium by Rev Adams. Seniors invite attendance and Prof J J Moore is reelected head of Agricultural School. Illness news updates include Meters, Cowan, Sutton and Andrews condition improves. Weston returns from Union trip. new light and ice plant planned in forty days.

Jackson Marcellus Weston Union Andrews

Grand Bay Sanitation Drive and Local Moves

In Grand Bay Alabama Dr Webb from Kansas rehoused a farm two miles north and began moving in. Woods of Grand Bay sent to Illinois for a queen bee. Thursday saw a community clean up with aid from women and school children granted leave to assist.

Grand Bay Ala Webb Kansas Woods Illinois Garr Clemens J. Eagan

Local Farmers Rally on Tick Eradication in Deer Park

A well attended Farmers Association meeting at Woodman Hall featured H C Bates from the Southern Railway agricultural department speaking on tick eradication. J B Chapman presented an informative paper. The School Improvement Association elected Harold Best as Young People's Dramatic Club manager and Davie Richardson as program chairman.

Young People’s Dramatic Club R. C. Stators Shannon Miss Davie Richardson Adout Katherine Richardson Louise Rhew Clara Belle Richardson Henry Rife William Rhew Davey Richardson Irene Shanhouser L. Ruswell Harlan H. Best Charles Felder Mobile W. R. Leon Frank Leon W. F. Glisson Shannon High School Glisson Claude Quiggle Ohio Gliston R. C. Stanford Park Mississippi Earl Baxter Vinegar Bend

Range Range Social News Circulation of Local Families

Range Range Alabama notes show Mr. and Mrs. J I Williamson with children Mrs J Williamson of North Carolina Mrs Jim Williamson of Mississippi and Mr Sims Williamson of Mississippi visiting due to their father's illness. Local pastors preached at Free Will church Rev A J Browning assisted Rev J A Burch while Baptist services were moved to Birmingham for Rev M M Wood. Various residents attended Mothers Day events and visited friends across Lenox Repton Peterman and Monroe County with several weekend visits and trips referenced.

Baptist Church M. M. Wood Birmingham W. M Jones C. Be, Hart F. Lewis Ballard Church Repton W. J. Dyess Lenox Henry Kearly Peterman R. T. C. Robinson Nancy Stacy Monroe County A. R. Pierce W. E. Dalley

Union Union Alabama Held Basketball Dinner Social

A large crowd from Union and Grand Bay attended the basket dinner at Jackson Creek last Sunday with Pasca goule and Brother Richardson preaching at 11. Roberts visited Mobile relatives. Misae Mary Burfoot of Mobile spent the weekend with Miss Ruby Stevens. Miss Dora Stevens visits Wilmer with Miss Maud Brennan. Mrs Henry Gaston and Miss Ada Fields shopped in Mobile. Edgar Smith of Mobile visited his mother Mrs Laura Smith. Mothers Day was observed at Union Church last Sunday. Rain Monday and Tuesday benefited farmers. A May 31 school picnic is planned at Deakle old field hosted by Union school teachers.

Union Ala Jackson Creek Grand Bay Pascagoule Richardson Roberts Mobile Misae Mary Burfoot Ruby Stevens Dora Stevens Wilmer Maud Brannan Henry Gaston Ada Fields Edgar Smith Laura Smith Union Church Union School Deakle Old Field

Local Notes From Chicora Mississippi Community

CHICORA CHICORA Miss Dr A K Mc Millan drove to Silas Wednesday and returned with his wife who had been away with her parents. Postoffice Inspector T C of Meridian was in town. Various residents attended gatherings, visits continued with friends in Clara and nearby towns, and mail service to Clara is set to begin May 17 on the Chicora and Northeastern line.

Chicora A. K. McMillan Silas Postoffice T. C Meridian Sommeeaeereteers Fannie Ema Barnes Alma Causey Dovie Daniels Sallie McLau Embroidery Club Minnie and Lena Rogers Thames Bucatunna Unday Chicora and Northeastern Railroad Clara Miss BE. R. Merriman Tennessee Kentucky T. G. Bennet Johnston Harriet Gibson Johnston R. B. Holmes Points New Mexico Mobile Ruth Palmes Rene and Emmare Laura Smith B. C. Robinson Sandersville, Ga BE. Robinson T. H. Hudson W. W. Waller

Obituary notes from Orange Beach and nearby locals

Local obituaries report the Friday death of Josephine Sundsy aged years, a veteran of three wars, leaving a widow. The column lists multiple neighbors and relatives including Philo Chappelle and the Calloways, with visits from Georgia and Ohio residents. The Mobile area mentions J. S. Murrow returning with Ford’s household furniture, a motor boat, and five nets.

Orange Beach Als Fitrt Josephine Sundsy Filrtt Philo Chappelle Ca Amel Calloway Simon and Leon Callo Clarence Fike Chester Kingaberry Georgia Coun Grand Rap George Weat Cleveland Ohio Shen Murrow Mobile

Dowos School Notes and Local Club Meeting Recap

Visitors to Mobile on business include Mrs Hart and Mrs Crabtree among others. The Downe Dowke Sewing Club met with members showing interest in progress and a Farmers Welfare monthly meeting featured readings recitations songs and a talk on tick eradication. Next meeting set for June 8, 1915.

Elma Ona Lee Miller Keen Hart Mabel Hart May Hart Miss Sear Farmers' Welfare Peable Lee Mr. Pierson

Orchard families present Jerseys at Crest farm in Alabama

A local note from Orchard Alabama mentions W Dean Wesley stereda Chas Wat visiting Crary’s home last week. Mrs Driver and Mrs Morgan were seen in Mobile this week. Hill Crest farm reports a table of Jerseys indicating pride in the breed.

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Coffeeville Monroe Park LA Rue Beauty School Crary New Orleans South New Orleans Coffee £ 0., Ltd Savi Bainees Union Savings Bank N. Royal St New York Ogden H. Hammond Allen Newbro’s Herpicide Newbro Herpicide CO Dept Detroit Mich
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