Mabel Hartwell Rifles Complete Fund for Veterans
In Mobile the Mabel Hartwell Rifles sold Confederate flags at key corners to send veterans to the Richmond reunion. Mrs Rhett Goode organized the volunteers and Mrs James K Glennon ran the car operation. Over 500 dollars was raised by the girls, with an additional boost from a First Infantry Band boat ride and a donation from the Royal Theatre manager Keener. Miss Hartwell and her officers received the greatest credit for the effort.
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Mobile
Mabel Hartwell Rifles
Richmond
Rhett Goode
James K. Glennon
Keener
Royal Theatre
Hartwell
Veterans thank Hartwell and company for reunion trip aid
The Mable Hartell Rifles express heartfelt gratitude to chaperons and Mobile residents for their generous support. Over twenty veterans are certain of a delightful trip to the Richmond reunion thanks to Miss Hartwell and her helpers, who receive their deepest appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mable Hartell Rifles
Richmond
Supreme Court rules Alabama license tax on foreign firms unconstitutional
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that foreign corporations taxed under a statute declared unconstitutional by the Greene vs. Southern Railway decision are entitled to refunds. About $100,000 in license taxes are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
Alabama
United States Supreme Court
Greene Vs. Southern Railway
Southern Secretaries Endorse Wilson During Lusitania Crisis
The eighth annual conference of the Southern Secretaries' Association opened in Montgomery with over fifty delegates, endorsing President Wilson's policy amid the Lusitania sinking and handling routine association business. The group represents nearly every Southern city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Wilson
Lusitania
Southerncial Secretaries’ Association
No More Convicts as Servants for Alabama Department
Governor Henderson issued an executive order directing that all convicts employed as personal servants to wardens guards and other state department staff be returned to their prisons at once. The order targets inmates previously used in personal service across Alabama facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Convict Department
Henderson
Out of Town Notes From Manila and Wiggins
Manila and Wiggins items note local travel and events. Annie Mary Marshall closes a Midway school after a successful year. Helen Morris Barnes visits Suggsville. Mason and Marshall men travel for business. Norris and Garner of Gainestown in town. J R Dailey family visit Thomasville. Wiggins recital praised. high school commencement set with Rev. Gillen delivering the baccalaureate. Mrs Batson and children visit Hattiesburg. Mr and Mrs Shepheard have a woods delay near Kirby. Virginia and Marguerite Campbell of Bond stay with aunt in Wiggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ala
Annie Mary Marshall
Midway
Helen Morris Barnes
Suggsville
T. I. Mason
Barlow Bend
J. E- Marshall
Jackson
P. A. Mason
Choctaw Bluff
Norris and
Garner
Gainestown
L. D. Bryant
Walker Springs
Mia
J. R. Dailey
Thomasville
Wiggins
Wiggins High School
T. L. Gillen
M. M. Batson
Tle
Hat-ay n oi Jean picnic draws Monroe county youth crowd
An immense crowd of Monroe County high school pupils attended the Hat-ay n oi Jean picnic with visit from Peterman Alabama youngsters. Rev James M Jones preached at Primitive Baptist church on communion day and several Monroeville residents joined the event. Visitors from Repton and Roy Alabama attended, and G L and L W Carter passed through en route to Monroeville to view a potential horse purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexia
Ala
Jean
Monroe County High School
Peterman
Als
James M. Jones
Primitive Baptist Church
Monroeville
Alvin B. Coxwell
Luke M. Sawyer
John and Russell Broughton
Claud Kilpatrick
Leroy Baggett
Roy, Ala
Missionary Baptist Church
Primitive Church
Repton
G. L
L. W. Carter
Local Social Notes From Lenox And Nearby
Mr and Mrs W J Andrews visit daughter Mrs Skipper in Excel. Ice cream supper delights at Will Countryman home. Miss Lula Countryman returns from Canoe visit. Miss Janie Bell of Castleberry spends weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Bell. Curtis Robinson returns from Birmingham to join friends at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Ala
W. J. Andrews
Skipper
Excel
Will Countryman
Lula Countryman
Canoe
Janie Bell
Castleberry
J. M. Bell
Curtis Robinson
Birmingham
Beatrice Notes on Local Residents Return Home and Treatments
Beatrice, Alabama reports W. G. Andress leaving for Pensacola to bring Mrs. Andress home after a serious illness. Miss Minnie Robbins has started improving after recent treatment in Selma. Beatrice youths anticipate college girls returning home from various colleges over the next two weeks. Miss Lois Parker, a Montevallo graduate, will attend the Montevallo commencement and reunite with friends. Mrs. Jack Lyon traveled to Selma for examination and will remain for several weeks of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Ala
W. G. Andress
Pensacola
Lois . Parker
Montevallo
Parker
Jack Lyon
Selma
Lyman Parents Association Meeting and Revival Highlights
The Lyman Mississippi Parents Teachers Association gathered at city hall for an engaging program and a speech by Hon. Pat Harrison. The Ladies Aid sold cream and cake with good results. A ten day revival at First Baptist Church led by Evangelist E. J. Poole concluded with one new member joining. Singer Herbert Davis of Huntsville Texas entertained with solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman
Miss
Parent-Teachers Association
Pat Harrison
Ladies’ Aid
First Baptist Church
E. 3
P. Poole
Bach
Poole
Herbert Davis
Huntsville
Texas
Satsuma Personal Notes and Local Happenings
Mrs. Anna Cox, manager of the Satsuma hotel, is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Swingle left for New Jersey to start a new home. Mrs. J. O. Cox was recalled from a West trip due to Mr. Cox’s illness. services were suspended. Flowers at the depot bloom, and John Kimbrough appeared in town after an illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satsuma
Ala
Anna Cox
Satsuma Hotel
L. B. Swingle
New Jersey
J. O. Cox
Salitpa Personal Notes Highlight Jackson Visitors
Miss Maggie McVay of Jackson visits home folks here. Joe MecCorquodale and others from Jackson visit the town Friday. Miss Myrtle Dunn, Mrs B A Murry, Dr N T Davies and J D Bedwell appear among visitors. Dr J Kimbrough of Mobile visits town. Mrs J D Bedwell and Maude travel to Jackson to plan a future home. Mesars C C May and Joe Orquodale also seen in Jackson Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salitpa Personals
Salitpa
Ala
Maggie McVay
Jackson
Joe MecCorquodale
Myrtle Dunn
Charlie Kimbrough
B. A. Murry
New Berlin
Jack
Blocton
Nona Guy
C. C. May
Joe Orquodale
Book highlights Alabama's Julia Tutwiler and other civic women
The Age-Herald literary column previews Helen Christine Bennett's American Women in Civic Work. It highlights Julia Tutwiler and peers like Jane Addams, Anna Howard Shaw, Kate Barnard, and Ella Flagg Young, noting how the book traces how these women began and shaped public life, with a focus on Southern impact and a fine holograph of Tutwiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age-Herald
Mobile
Julia
Tutwiler
Alabama
T. C. McCorvey
Tuscaloosa
Helen Christine Bennett
Jane Addams
Anna Howard Shaw
Caroline Bartlett Crane
Sophie Wright
Kate Bernard
Ella Flagg Young
Albion Fellows Bacon
Hanna Kent Schoff
Lucretia
Blankenburg
Frances A. Keller
Julia Tutwiler
Miss Addams
America
Kate Barnard
Oklahoma
Anna Howard -Shaw
Michigan Woods
Miss Bennett
South
Birmingham
Miss Tutwiler
Calendar items announce club meetings and events
Friday events include the Elwell Bridge Club at 3 Pm with Mrs H T Smith and the Sewing Club at 10 Am with Miss Corinne Thoss. A lawn party for Protestant Orphans runs 4 to 11 PM at the Orphans Home. M K C party at German Relief Hall at 8 20 PM. Saturday brings Shakespeare Club at 11 Am with Mrs Torrey and Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma hosting Barton Academy reception in the school hall from 4 PM to 10 PM at Raphael Semmes School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwell Bridge Club
H. T. Smith
Sewing Club
Corinne
Lillian Thoss
Protest Orphans Home
Shakespeare Club
C. J. Torrey
Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma
Barton Academy
Raphael Semmes School
Alabama to Send Delegates to National Labor Conference
Governor Henderson Jerday appointed five delegates from Alabama to attend the National Labor Conference in San Francisco from May 29 to 31. Owen KF. Lovejoy, national secretary, announced Alabama would be represented at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Jerday
Alabama
San Francisco
Owen KF. Lovejoy
Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C Elects Officers
The Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C met at the Y M C A to elect officers and welcome four new members Mrs Charles S Shawhan Mrs Harry T Inge Fife Donos Hamburger and Mrs C P Field The chapter postponed further business to a later meeting Two year officer terms were renewed for Mrs C J Torrey while new officers include Mrs Lewis Sewall first vice president Mrs Safford Berney second vice president Mrs R L Padgett treasurer Mrs John L mn corresponding secretary Mrs Charles A Garland historian Mrs M E B Henry Ruffin registrar and Mrs W S Pugh director The chapter also planned a June 1 boat ride for veterans relief and a June 3 Jefferson Davis birthday gathering at Mrs Safford Berney s home with summer meetings to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electra Semmes Colston
Charles S. Shawhan
Harry T. Inge
Donos Hamburger
C. P. Field
C. J. Torrey
Lewis Sewall
Safford Berney
R. L. Padgett
Etre Ee
John L, Mn
Charles A. Garland
M. EB
Henry Ruffin
W.S. Pugh
Sewall
Bessemer
John Moulton
Mobile
Jefferson Davis
Portrait Gift Honors Mrs Electra Semmes Colston
The chapter admired a portrait of Mrs Electra Semmes Colston shown at the meeting. The gift will be presented soon to Barton Academy, long associated with the education of girls at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electra Semmes Colston
Barton Academy
Club Meeting Debates Religion and Reform Topics
The weekly club meeting was postponed from last week due to the District Federation. Mrs. Shuford chaired, with Mrs. Metcalf as recording secretary. The session featured a spirited debate on whether Christianity has spurred human progress and whether Christain efforts retard reform and encourage vice. Consensus on next steps included Mrs. Craighead attending, with the club planning to disband on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuford
Mra. Metcalf
Ramsey
Harv
Yeas
Goldstein
Hagan
Bartee
Heckert
Governor Sets Standard Form for State Expense Reports
Governor Henderson issued an executive order mandating a uniform expense basis form for all state departments. The measure follows a drive to systematize state operations and requires officials to use the new form for all reimbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Henderson Yeaterday
Help the Stomach Digest Your Food
An early medical advertisement explains digestion issues and promotes Dr. W B Caldwell's Pepsin laxative. It claims gentle relief from constipation, no cramps, and suitability for children and women. A free trial is offered via mail to Washington St Monticello.
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THE
Odorono CO
Blair Ave
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dwell Pepsin
Centa
W. B. Caldwel
Washington St
Monticello
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