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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1915
Page
7
A Brooklyn Times piece urges accountability for errors, condemning excuses and justifications. It stresses that wrong cannot be justified, urges confession, and calls for undoing harm to gain true courage and freedom.
Mrs. T. P. Norville chairs the refreshment committee preparing a June 1 boat ride hosted by Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C to aid veterans and families. Members requested to meet 5 p m Saturday in the Battle House Parlor: Mrs. C J Torrey, Mrs. Staples, Mrs. Berney, Mrs. Kilborn, Miss Kate Moon. A relief committee meeting is also set for Saturday at 5 p m chaired by Mrs. Davison.
Saturday at 1 p m Mrs Jessica McGuire will demonstrate hot and cold methods of preserving vegetables at city hall in the market rear. The event is hosted by the Home Gardener's Association Cultivators and open to the public.
The regular monthly meeting of District No 4 Older Girls Council will be held Sunday May 23 at 4 o clock at Central Presbyterian Church. All members and adult workers are urged to be present.
Mt Airy North Carolina Ada Hull recalls severe six year health decline from menopause pain. After one bottle of Cardus her condition improved drastically and she reports no medicine since with her health now perfect.
Recipes describe baked Irish potatoes with cheese, croquettes in a white sauce, and tomato soup from canned tomatoes. Practical tips cover washing potatoes, baking without an oven, and preparing fruit cans. Also includes blanket and comforter washing using soap borax ammonia mixture and a rattan whisk for fluffy drying.
The Shakespeare Club meets with Mrs C J Torrey at 11 am. Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma hosts its annual reception for Barton Academy graduates from 8 to 10 pm in the high school hall. Field Day begins at Raphael Semmes school at 4 pm. Barton graduates enjoy a day-long party at Fort Morgan. Miss Mamie Gordon hosts Baker Graded School classmates lunch at 1 pm at the Battle House.
The White House learns of the birth of a baby girl to Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo and his wife, Ellen Wilson McAdoo. The child, the president’s second grandchild, will be christened Ellen Wilson after Mrs. Wilson. McAdoo, recently released from appendicitis surgery, returned to the treasury while the president attended the McAdoos for the birth.
Tokyo May 22 Finance Minister Wakatsuki told parliament a supplemental budget of 26 million yen would fund two new army divisions naval construction and harbor and educational and industrial works. The navy share was 6 million yen with no use details. A request sought 5.5 million dollars for five months of war and 2.6 million for war incidentals. Expenditures to date were about 50 million dollars.
Mrs. J. W. Collings returns home with her mother Mrs. Crenshaw who recovered from a severe illness. Prayver meeting led by H. Blackman at the Methodist Episcopal church. F. D. Nabers and Boyd Nabers of Birmingham visiting Mrs. W. H. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. H. Blackman and Harrison depart for Citronelle. Young people meet at Mrs. R. L. Green’s home to practice league songs.
Lenox Ala Rufus Blackwell has returned from Appleton after visiting his sister Mrs Baggett who died Wednesday and was brought here for burial Thursday. Miss Jennie Pierce came home Friday after visiting relatives at Castleberry. Miss Lot tie Nell Bertha and Jessie Conner were guests of Miss Sally Mae Howington Monday. Miss Connie Musgrove visited Mrs Andrews Wednesday.
A nutrition focused note compares meat and spaghetti costs, noting meat is high price for limited nutrition. It cites Dr Hutchinson on meat being water heavy, contrasts with spaghetti at ten cents a large package and claims spaghetti and its products absorb fully to form blood and tissue. Maull Bros. St. Louis USA.
The White Star Liner Cymric sails from New York with 420 passengers and a cargo of munitions and supplies. Captain Beadwell says the ship will enter the war zone at night and head for Liverpool, aiming for May 23 arrival.
Foley Alabama locals report travel and visiting relatives with several residents leaving for summer homes in Michigan and California. The seventh grade exam drew twenty one Foley area pupils while Pineapple and nearby towns send teachers home. News covers local moves, canal work on Pine Burren creek, visits to Mobile and prospecting by a Michigan resident, plus road highway rumors toward Montgomery via Pineapple.
Moore Academy begins commencement week with services led by Rev. I J Haskew at the auditorium. A recital and senior play Jumbo Jam were held as graduates and faculty are announced for the next term with principal B B McCreran and teachers including Julia Barge Minnie Guerry Ann Watson.
Community notices from Irvington Alabama list events including an ice cream social at Union Church on Home Avenue Saturday May 22 St Pauls Guild meetings with Mrs R A Sleep and a future meeting at Mrs W A Cooks home A Sunday school convention is planned at Theodore on May 23 inviting attendees to bring lunches. Also mentions J W Thurman owning a new automobile and a wedding announcement for Miss Lil M Decker and Mr George W McKee of Afton NY with wishes of success.
Escatawpa residents Nathan Williams James Linman and Miss Lo Campbell visited friends in Tipton on Saturday and Sunday. The Escatawpa ball team beat Brown's Mill on Saturday. Several locals Maude Sexton Tom Marable and Maynard Alday visited Escatawpa Saturday. A baby girl was born to Garrie Williams on Saturday May 15. Ellis Campbell returned from Citronelle and is improving. E J Williams entertained young people Friday night with ice cream. Crops around the area are growing well after rains. Epworth League met at the Methodist church Sunday night with Lena D Causey Virgie Causey in attendance.
Loretta Campbell Nathan Williams and Manton Wilson visited Vinegar Bend last week in what appears to be a local social or community outing with no further details provided.
Arlington Alabama reports a refreshing rain that boosts grass growth and prompts farmers to hustle. Community notes highlight visits by Mrs. Eugene Kimbrough to Selma and family updates including J. B. Hicks’s health, P N Finch’s travels, Annie Moore Kimbrell’s Marion trip, and local church events.
Kushla residents attend the Mobile funeral of Mr West, father of Mrs G E Newman. The Taylor-Lowenstein Company unloaded 50 000 turpentine cups this week. Dew berries ripen and gardens benefit from recent rains. T D Kemp returns from Marion visit. Mobile and Ohio road Co installs a switch at Payne's station for a new saw mill.
Bigbee Alabama residents share updates on health and family visits. Wilson Blount of Koenton, recently injured, shows improvement after his leg break. Visits to Napper family near Bigbee and nursing updates from Frankville and Bay areas are noted along with a ball game mishap involving Ben Turner of Chatom.
Bigbee reports rapid growth with sixty eight on the roll as farmers lag on crop work due to a week of rain.
Garland Alabama social notes list travels and guests from McKenzie Georgiana Evergreen Pensacola and nearby areas. Families including Hugging McLure Odom McClure Russell Goodwin Follows Sunday visits and kinship gatherings in the Garland community.
Pine Grove residents report Major Pilato nearly recovered from foot operation and back around. F C Hall visited Mobile on Wednesday. Pine Grove pupils traveled to Bay Minette Saturday for seventh grade exams. Will Hall spent Saturday in Mobile for pleasure and business. Baptist church society meetings concluded with Saturday night services led by Rev Hunt and Rev Christian of Mobile. much good accomplished.
In Allen Alabama Rev Stabler led services at Magnolia Church with good attendance. Newton Warren visited J W Murphy. Sings were held at Noah Clark’s home. Large crowds attended Sunday school at Union and a prayer meeting at Good Will. Local residents and families visited, with many names listed among attendees.
Salitpa Ala residents and visitors frequent Jackson this weekend with trips from Coffeeville Union Chapel and Zimco. Notables include Miss Maggie McVay and Miss Willow Dean, Dr. J T Bidson, Mrs. Bidson, Clyde, Dr F M Justice, Robert, Rev L S Gilner, and Mr C T McCorquodale returning to Jackson.
In Summerdale Alabama on May 19 a prominent local man P H Seibert wed Mrs Mary Bryars. The Planters Inn wedding featured pink and white decor, Miss Lara Schmidt as hostess, with refreshments and music. The couple will reside near Summerdale after June 1.
Rev. W. A. Stowell and family dined with Ralph Morgan and family. Grace Ogden dined with Ola Free. J. W. Free couple visited Homer Everhardt. Lawson Nelson hosted an ice cream social. Horatio Long bought the E Parkhurst store and will take possession soon. J. W. Free and daughter Ota visited Elmer and Vanna Hancock. Webster Goff hosted a Young Folks party.
Miss Lydia Storm of Lily Orchard hosted Miss Ota Free for a week. Fred and Adam Storm visited Moss Point on Thursday for business. Mrs. Ralph Morgan visited Wi with Mrs. Fred Gieger. Sunday school and church are held each Sunday at Union Church and all are invited. The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon at Union Church. Sidney Cook visited Moss Point on Thursday. Miss Mae Stowell called on Vanna Hancock Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Alan Garland and Rev. Conner of Owassa preached at the Methodist church Sunday. Claude and Lon Herring of Greenville visited Garland on Saturday. Miss Ollie Hanks of Bethel stayed with Miss Lois McClure. Grady Miller visited and returned home Sunday after seeing Miss Vita McClure. Mr and Mrs Joseph Carpenter moved to Garland last week. Mrs Amelia Howell Louisiana is here on extended visit with relatives. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs B C Wright. Mrs Conner of Owassa spent weekend with Mrs Pinkney Huston. Miss Selma Tisdale of Bethel visited Miss Lois McClure. Little Cora Newton is improving after illness. Wade Morgan of Bethel visited friends Sunday.
Grove Hill stretched its county league streak with an 11 to 6 victory over Hilt in Thomasville on Sunday. Farmers report crop relief after the rains. local residents and visitors including Kimbrough Kelly and Stewart Tompking attended events and meetings around town.
A local St Elmo note list reports a Baptist convention closed by Rev Daffin. Mr E Bouchard visited Mobile on business. A large prayer meeting was led by Mr C D Long with strong crowd turnout. John Pfleger visited Grand Bay. Mrs William Edwards improves the housefront. Mrs P D Linezey and four children returned to Virginia. A Friday fish fry at Cod en featured participants including R Dodge Clarence Nanby Eddie Olden Theodore Battiste Erik Hanson Olsen Hanson John Pfleger Archie Bias and Minnie Mountain Katie Dodge and others.
Mrs 5S M Cobb travels to Montgomery for medical care Miss Hazel VanMeeter visits Miss Tiny Sue McWilliams in town Miss L A Higdon undergoes operation in Selma and recovers Miss Annie oe of Clara Mississippi remains with her ill brother Riley Wil Pleasant Hill visits Mr and Mrs W Metts from Onroeville stay with Mrs Pearl Pettie Mrs Metts involved with convicts on road work Miss Eula Andrews returns home after closing her Sardis school
Camden Ala residents share visits and travels. Mrs J C Benson hosts the Cha tauqua Circle gathering. Mamie Kate Spurlin returns from Minnie Mein visit. H Gerharth returns from Marion trip. Rev Northcutt preached in Canton and Rock West. Birdie DePriest visits Mrs V Beck. Flatness visits seven relatives in New Orleans. Daisy Dale visits Selma. Boardman Duke stays with his parents J H Duke. Mary T k attends UDC convention and visits son Dr W R K Seck in Birmingham.
A note questions imitation products as substitutes fail to meet needs. It urges inspecting the crown and bottle of Oca Cola Adv to ensure authenticity and quality.
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