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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

6

Public gatherings in German Relief Hall and local clubs

Today events include a public rehearsal at German Relief Hall at 8 PM by Mobile Gessang Verein, a pennant dance for Miss Marietta Gonzales at K of C Hall hosted by Mrs. G L Widney, a heart party for Miss Amelie Douglass, and St. Clare Sewing Circle at St Marys Asylum Conti Street. Interdenominational Union meets at First Christian Church at 10:30 AM, Leaders of Young People conference at 1 PM, and a Chorus Pageant at 4:30 PM by Children’s Mission Band. A wedding announcement notes the marriage of Miss Leinkauf to Mr Couriel at 9 PM last night.

Mobile Gessang Verein St. Clare

Bridal Illusion and Orange Blossoms Frame 1972 Mobile Nuptials

The wedding of two noted musicians took place with a Jewish ceremony led by Dr. A. G. Moses. A lavish program was planned by prominent organizers as Miss Mildred E. Wellhouse served as maid of honor and Louis M. Gottschalk was best man. The couple, to honeymoon three months in Europe, departed on the Amerika from Mobile for New York.

A. G. Moses Tam J. S. Simon T. H. Halliwell Ernest Planck Edwin L. Taylor Mildred E. Wellhouse Atlanta Pauline Lichtbach Gladys Brown Louis M. Gottschalk Hamburg Germany Hugo V. Eichold Andrew. David New Orleans Harry Kohn Herbert Brown Sidney Simon Mendel Goldstein Milton Eichold Ben May Herbert Feiberman Mrs. Curiel New York City Amerika Europe Mobile

Charming Bayou guest enjoys evening at Festorazzi dance

Miss Eloise Supple of Bayou Gould La was honored during the afternoon and again at a house dance hosted by Miss Marguerite Festorazzi. Supple wore white satin lace while the hostess wore pink meteor. the cool room featured linen chairs and flower bowl punch with a late plate supper.

Marguerite F Festorazzi Eloise Supple Bayou Gould Miss Creary Marguerite Festorazzi Miss Supple Marguerite Ivulich

Spencer Home Dance Hosts Evening of Informal Enjoyment

Misses Nina and Aline Spencer hosted an informal dance at their Government street residence. Guests included Lamine Burkett Edith Sullivan Coral Burns Carrie Givens Mrs Wray John Bell Adam Glass Jr John Jossen Nicholas Vickers English Cody Joe Bibb Tom Soost Woodie Penny and Dr and Mrs Forrest Harsh.

Nina Aline Spencer Government Street Spencer Lamine Burkett Edith Sullivan Coral Burns Carrie Givens Mrs. Wray John Bell Adam Glass, Jr John Jossen Nicholas Vickers English Cody Joe Bibb Tom Soost Woodie Penny Forrest Harsh

National Toilet Co advertisement for skin cream

Guaranteed to remove tan freckles pimples and liver spots in about twenty days. Rids pores and tissues of impurities leaving skin clear and soft. Two sizes 50c and 1.00. Available at toilet counters or by mail. Paris Tennessee.

National Toilet CO Paris Tenn

Harris and Baltze Wed in Nashville Marriage Notice

Hardy G. Harris married Mrs. Kate L Baltze in Nashville Tennessee on a Saturday at 8 30 P M The couple plan a short honeymoon and will reside in Nashville after the wedding.

Nashville Tenn Hardy G. Harris Kate L .Baltze North Harris

Century Book Club Meeting Postponed

The Century Book Club meeting scheduled for today is postponed to next Wednesday. The session will be with the newly elected president Miss Edith Heckert on South Monterey Street.

Century Book Club Edith Heckert Monterey Street

Dalton Club Hosts Afternoon Card Party

Mrs. J. A. Reaves acted as hostess for the Dalton Club as two card entertainments were played. A double quartet of members including Mrs. J. D. Sulton as substitute enjoyed the games and a chat with cakes and ice cream. First prize went to Mrs. H. K. Dawson for a plateau while Mrs. Harold Reed won a crocheted sewing bag as consolation.

J. A. Reaves Dalton Club J. D. Sulton H. K. Dawson Harold Reed

Miss Leona Wetherbee Hosts Bridge Club Seance

Miss Leona Wetherbee hosted a Monday Bridge Club gathering at her sister Mrs Gordon’s Ann Street home. Two tables produced Miss Annie Lou Raefield as first prize winner for silk hose, with Miss Pacle Burke taking second prize a box of handkerchiefs, followed by a salad course.

Leona Wetherbee

Porch Party for Miss Supple in Bayou Gould

Miss Virginia Creary hosted a heart party for Miss Eloise Supple of Bayou Gould Louisiana at the Creary home. Miss Marguerite Festorazzi accompanied the guest with a breezy veranda setting, ferns, vines, and blooming angusts as rose decor framed four pink rose card tables.

Supple Crearys Virginia Creary Eloise Supple Bayou Gould Marguerite Festorazzi

Suffragettes Will Try Again to Get Audience

A National Council of Women suffrage delegation planned to meet House Rules Chairman Henry to demand another hearing on woman suffrage. The group included Mrs. Kent Mrs. Bell Mrs. Hayes Miss Louise Hardy Mrs Lucy Ewing Mrs Charles Burnside and Mrs Jessica Hardy Stubbs. A Maryland Just Government League delegation also met Henry, who said the suffrage issue could not be acted on since the Democratic caucus did not include it in the program.

Associated Press Washington National Council of Women Henry House Rules Committees Kent Bell Hayes California Louise Hardy Colvin Lucy Ewing Charles Burnside Chicago Jessa Hardy Stubbs Just Government League of Maryland

Corsage cluster honor guest stately Killarney event

Miss Annetta McMillan won best discard of hearts in a game hosted by Miss Mary Emma Creary. First prize, a lingerie set, was awarded for heartlessness. A two course luncheon followed at rose-marked tables with guests including Supple, McCreary, Marguerite Festo rizzi, Ruth MccGowin, Freda Donald, Lucille Rush, and others from Natchez and Philadelphia.

Grant Killarney Annetta McMillan Mary Emma Creary Misses Supple McCreary Marguerite Festorizzi Ruth MccGowin Freda Donald Lucille Rush Margaret Horn Marguerite Wefel Fendley Dudley Glass Burgess Wise Hall Ella Packer Slackeher Camille Miller Natchez Miss. Leila Louise Mason Philadelphia Marie Clifton Julia Creary

Hans Curiel Celebrated Before His Wedding With Farewell Supper

Monday in Mobile a farewell bachelor hood supper honored Hans Curiel on the eve of his marriage to Miss Carol Leinkauf. Guests included Dr. A. G. Moses and Milton Eichold, with toasts and a wedding march from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Curiel is a gifted mobile cellist and his bride a talented pianist.

Hans Curiel Carol Leinkauf Cawthon Mr. Curiel A. G. Moses Milton Eichold Herbert A. Feiberman Herbert Brown Hugo V. Ejchold Sidney B. Simon Mendel Goldstein Ben May

Miss Sophia Bowling Hosts Classmates for May Party

Miss Sophia Bowling gave a before graduation party on May 19 in the Cawthon parlor. Guests toured the Vineyard for an eight course dinner with Marguerite flowers and blue and gold accents, then rode to Dog River before returning home. Attendees included Lambert Eanes Cecile Morrisette Jessie May Homan Helen Baron Lucy Green and Mazie Sullivan.

Miss Sophia Bowling Miss Bowling Cawthon Dog River Misses Lambert Eanes Cecile, Morrisette Jessie May Homan Helen Baron Lucy Green Mazie Sullivan

Citronelle School Inspected by Board

President Harry T. Hartwell and fellow officials returned from Citronelle after inspecting the new brick school building costing 12 000 dollars. The eight classroom structure with four in the basement will host a community celebration next month. It features a metal roof modern heating and is fire proof.

Harry T. Hartwell Board of School Commissioners F. W. Crenshaw 5S. S. Murphy Vigor Mobile Citronelle

Bishop Allen Leads Confirmation at Toulminville Church

Rt. Rev. Edward P. Allen, bishop of Mobile, officiated at the Toulminville Catholic church confirmation service on Wednesday and will attend the evening service. He will preside at St. Catherine of Siena's Crichton on Thursday and at Bon Secour Sunday. The Citronelle church dedication is set for next Tuesday.

Edward P. Allen Diocese of Mobile Toulminville Allen St. Catherine of Siena's Crichton Bon Secour Citronelle

Camp Name Contest Closes Wednesday at 5 PM

The YMCA seeks a summer camp name with a $5 prize for the winner. Over 60 names have already been suggested and more are expected before the Wednesday deadline at 5 o clock in the afternoon.

Rogers Architect for New Mobile Country Club

George Rogers local architect was awarded the contract to draw plans and specifications for a 25000 dollar clubhouse at Spring Hill. The building will house 50 sleeping rooms a cafe billiard room and bowling alleys. The Mobile Country Club committee of Russell Houston Robert Hunter H H Wefel Jr L J Davis James Gibboney Murray Wheeter M Luce EB Buck William H Monk Jr and W M Marshall will supervise construction.

Mobile Country Club H. H. Wefel, Jr George Rogers Spring Hill Rogers Russell Houston Robert Hunter H. H., Wefel, Jr L. J. Davis James Gibboney Murray Wheeter M. Luce EB. J. Buck William H. Monk, Jr W. M. Marshall

Catholic Church Dedication Set in Citronelle

The Right Rev Edward P Allen bishop of Mobile will dedicate the Church of St Thomas Aquinas in Citronelle on Tuesday May 26 at 10 am with solemn high mass. The bishop will preach the sermon and the Cathedral choir will sing. The pastor asks continued support for interior furnishing and a bell.

Edward P. Allen Mobile

Empire bill features two comedies and a drama

Amusements note a daytime bill presenting A Dark town Wooing with John Brennan and Laura Oakley, While the Band Played by Biograph, and Taint of Madness by Selig. Thursday adds The Adventure of the Counterfeit and The Uneven Balance, plus Hearst Selig News Pictorial scenes from Mexico. Mil ton Schuster notes strong reception at Dreamland with In Sunny France and Frisco Harmony Four.

the Empire Today Kalem John Brennan Laura Oakley Biograph Selig Octavius Hearst-Selig Mexico Milton Schuster

Misery May Not Share Company In Return

A pithy reflection on misery and companionship noting that while trouble attracts sympathy it rarely yields reciprocity. The saying suggests social dynamics where negative states invite pity but not equal support.

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