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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1914
Page
18
The scene centers on the Jonses home at Coden known as Killie Krankie hosting a capacious house party. Guests include Penrose Vass newly convalescent, Pat and Tom Lyons, Miss Anna Bridgman and Miss Brookie Poetz. W. A. Powell recovers from illness as the group anticipates full health.
A Friday Informals dance at German Relief Hall featured an eight piece orchestra, colored streamers, and greenery. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Stoll, Mr and Mrs Soost, Mr and Mrs Bereuson, with Alex Howard as general chairman and a house party of guests bound for Battle's Wharf for a seasid e weekend.
Paris fashion notes from International News Service describe gowns in white linen or white crepe as bright and in fashion this season. Outfits feature black belts or boleros, black passementerie, and striped crepe garments with mixed vertical and horizontal stripes.
Robinson and sister await bedside news while Cunningham relatives in Mobile hear updates. Stuart Williamson returns from Pensacola trip. Frank Stall family to occupy Battle’s Wharf shore home with Hattie Arnold visiting Thursday. Business Women’s Club notes celebrate May 31 party at Fairhope club house and June events.
A long attendee list for the Mobile Yacht Club dinner dance includes Mrs. Paul Danner Miss Dorothy McIntosh Tom Sims and others at multiple tables. Names span Natchez Bayou La Batre New Orleans and Virginia with numerous pairs and singles noted.
Opera star Lillian Nordica who died near Batavia drafted her last will on December 27 aboard the Tasman on a voyage that ended when the ship hit a reef off New Zealand. She asked Governor Alva Adams of Colorado to help prepare the document while they were passengers.
The annual reception by Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma for Barton Academy graduates will be held in the Derby building on Friday May 22 at 8 PM. Miss Christine Roh and Miss Mary Suggs of Austell Ga have returned from Zandel's visiting Mrs Brodbeck. Mrs R W Armstrong of LaGrange Mo visits her aunt Mrs O G Dolphy. Miss Clara Beidermann of Indianapolis is visiting the Ery family at 231 Spring Hill Avenue. Shakespeare Club met yesterday morning at Mrs C J Torrey's residence with a large turnout.
Fruitdale residents and visitors share updates on family visits in Mobile and Shu-buta. planters from Green County, Miss. visit the town. the Buena Vista property undergoes repainting and improvements by the Fruitdale Development Company led by Jesse A. Steele. The second primary election passes quietly with a large Democratic vote for Henderson. Emory Platt recovers from pneumonia as family details remain in Mobile.
Mrs. Clara Sims offered a vivid character sketch of Hartman while Mrs. John Harvey presented a paper on his writings. Mrs. Forney read from Hamele and a brief sketch plus magazine piece was shared by Mrs. Hagan and Mrs. Quarles. Act II of the Sunken Bell was performed.
The Y W C A notes mourn the passing of Mr. L Hammel a generous friend who supported Y W C A development The Jolly Maids held their first character ball May 14 at German Relief with Sunset orchestra and a decorations. Mrs M K Cusacks of Pensacola Fla is recovering after appendicitis at Providence Infirmary Julie Videau and baby visit New Orleans David Blacksher resumes his LS U law professorship after a Mobile visit with relatives
London May 16 The tourist season opens slowly with hotelkeepers noting below average business but hope rises by mid June. Megs H Marsh of New York spent the week at the Ritz, hosting lunch parties after traveling from Warwick site. Enrico Caruso attended Savoy cafe chantant while Chicago's Senator A Clark visits before Europe.
A Crichton church ladies meeting discussed blessing on May 21 of three new altars and statues and a sanctuary lamp. Donations come from Mrs Kelly and family, Miss Strachan, and Miss Nellie Quinn with Miss Audrey Quinn, and Mr and Mrs William P McDonald funded the lamp. An September church event was planned to raise funds including a 3300 lot from the Carnival of Roses.
Fairhope residents plan moves and home improvements as Murray family to Biloxi for new business venture. Boston publishers Joseph Christopher and wife visit, former Fairhope residents now in Boston. Patterson and Summer families prepare to return home to Massachusetts and Ohio. Local building includes Gene Lawrence’s Dutch roofed home and Dr. Sheldon’s extended office, with P. P. K. Club house shingles. Baldwin Circuit Court sits in Bay Minette. Organic and Public Schools end May 26. Eastern Stars to celebrate St John’s Day in Fairhope. Reflections on striving and desire in daily life.
Paris officials report Carolina White a Chicago opera star has been engaged to sing leading roles in Aida and Jewels of the Madonna next month. The Boston stenographer turned songbird drew extraordinary ticket demand as Parisians rush to hear her. She is currently resting in Italy with her husband.
Three three pound cans tomatoes and three 6 ounce baby cans of cream priced at 23 cents per can. Tall cream cans and assorted deli items promoted for picnics and outings.
The Alabama department of education announced a revised course of study to take effect in county high schools next fall. The changes are outlined as significant though many items are described as not worth it, and a humorous aside notes a wife speaking in her sleep.
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