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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
6
A lyrical scene evokes Grose May roaming dew laden meadows in an emerald gown with laughter echoing through vine clad hills and dappled rills while Pan and faun folk admire. It shifts to a meditation on unity and the peril of severed souls under a stormy sea metaphor, ending with practical washing guidance for switches.
The Birmingham News features a photo of Mrs Herman Owen who recently returned to Columbus iss after a pleasant visit to her parents Mr and Mrs J Mr Duggan. The note says Mrs Herman Mohr Owen is a charming young matron who plans to make her home in Birmingham. She was Miss Olive Duggan of Mobile.
Crane's High School graduates enjoyed a tennis party Friday at Miss Olivia Sherman's home on Margaret Street. Prize winners were Miss Hettie Roberts and Miss Nettie Hurdle with consolation prizes to Miss Lewetta Jones and Miss Lottie Creal. Guests included Miss Annie Rodgers May Jones Hettie Roberts Nettie Hurdle Lewetta Jones Lettie Creal and several family members. Refreshments were served and dancing followed in the grounds.
Through Mrs Herbert M Harriman the Lafayette Fund received proceeds from the Westchester Racing Association opening day. Boxes and seats were auctioned to raise more for war relief, with Mrs Harriman purchasing the first box. The fund ships comfort items to soldiers at the front.
Members of St. Vincent's Club plan a concert and dance at their club rooms on Monday May 24 at 8 pm A special program features Mobile's best singers and proceeds benefit a worthy cause Friends of the boys are urged to attend and support the event.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes Montgomerians about the engagement between John Richard Miller of Brewton and Lucile Mc Gowin of Chapman Alabama. The bride is popular while the groom is well known statewide. The wedding is set for June 16.
The Boston Transcript calls Semmes unscrupuled as a commerce raider yet notes he spared the crowded Aerial and paroled combatants. The tribute, praised by a local townsman Mr. C. J. Semmes, honors Semmes and his alleged chivalry toward noncombatants and women and children.
The May birthday list includes Leo Diemert Gladys Carroll Helen Yeend and others born May 17 across 1901 to 1910. The Item invites each child to a birthday picture party at the Empire Theatre this afternoon and tickets have been mailed. Boys and girls born in May are asked to send full names addresses and birthdates to the Children’s Editor Mobile Item at least two days before their birthday.
The Montgomery Advertiser argues the transcript from a paper with anti Southern tone shows unity across the country. It asserts pride in the nation and honoring its heroes whose baptism of blood erased the North South divide.
Mrs. Philip Henry Feld invites guests to the marriage of her daughter Isirdie Feld to Rabbi Alfred Geiger Moses on Wednesday June 2 1915 at 7 30 pm at Temple Anshé Chesed Vicksburg Mississippi Immediately after the ceremony a reception will be held at the National Park Hotel.
Miss Mary B McDowell and Mr J G Goodman of Atlanta were quietly married Sunday evening by Dr J W Phillips at the bride’s home 58 S Conception St in the presence of family and a few friends. They left for Atlanta after the ceremony. Goodman formerly worked for R C Dunn Co and both families have many friends interested in the marriage.
Election of officers in Harte Auditorium at 3 30 p m. Friday Bridge Club meets at 3 with Miss Hilda Broadwood. Lawn Party on St Matthew s church grounds. Elwell Bridge Club meets at 3 with Mrs H T Smith. Sewing Club at 10 with Corinne and Lillian Thoss. Protestant Orphans benefit lawn party at the church grounds from 4 to 6. M T C hosts a dance at German Relief Hall at 8 30. Saturday Shakespeare Club with Mrs C J Torrey at 11. Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma hosts graduates reception for Barton Academy in the high school hall 8 to 10. Field Day at Raphael Semmes school starts 4 p m.
Miss Lois Wilson winner of Birmingham News Beauty Ball Queen was honored at the Birmingham Newspaper Club Friday dance hosted by Mr. Percy Bower. About 150 club members and guests attended as larger cafe space and promenades were prepared.
A neighbor Mrs Estabrooks greets movers with lunch and a welcome tray. Her small act lifts the exhausted household, teaching others how to introduce themselves and win lasting gratitude in a new neighborhood.
Calendar items show numerous society gatherings across Monday to Wednesday. Groups include Mabel Hartwell Rifle Corps at the Cawthon Hotel, Electra Semmes Chapter UDC, Kindergarten Study Club at Raphael Semmes School, Auction Club with Miss Annie Moore Provost, Woman's Musical Club at Babies Home, Emma Jones Branch of Christchurch Auxiliary, Newman Circle at Knights of Columbus, Bridge Club with Mrs Frank Parker, Discards with Mrs John T Cochrane, Chautauqua Circle with Mrs H H Duffee, Century Book Club at 206 S Georgia Ave, and No Trump Club with Miss Laura Pillans.
A list of visitors and residents includes Miss Ursula Delchamps returning from Montevallo after Girls' Industrial School exercises, Miss Dorothy Talcott from Washington, Miss Katharine Hughes, Miss Helen McDonald hosting Sewing Club, and Mrs. R. V. Taylor visiting Houston for the Southern Baptist Convention. Additional notes mention travels to New Orleans, New York, Chicago, and Agnes Scott College, with family visits in Pine Bluff, Sherman, Catharine, and Coden.
Washington society plans a monster benefit for widows and orphans of sailors from the ill fated submarine F-4. A lecture on submarines by Lt. Clarence Minkamp and a concert by the marine band are planned with Mrs Lin Lindley Barrison leading the list of organizers. The event aims to support families of the missing crew.
May 18 London describes trench conditions with rain flooding, cold, and constant danger. It notes hot meals twice daily, soldiers sharing food to keep blood healthy for warmth and courage, and many invalided due to poor digestion. An ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach and blood health, with tablet or liquid forms and a Buffalo, New York address.
Mr Charles Welch returned from Troy where he attended the annual session of grand command No 2. He and Mrs Welch stopped in Montgomery to visit the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home before continuing home from Whistler Alabama.
Cleveland Ohio resident Mrs C H Grillits reports years of side pain eased after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Hanover Pa petitioner says severe female pains nearly led to surgery but relief followed use of the remedy.
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