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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1916

Page

6

Social Sphere News Promises Russian Countess Marriage

Rumors in London circles suggest Prince George of Battenberg may wed Countess Nada Torby daughter of Grand Duke Michael Russia and niece of Grand Duke Nicholas leading a Russian army in Turkey. Also notes local social events including parties dances and upcoming entertainments around Mobile.

Mobile London Prince George of Battenberg Prince Louis of Battenberg British Admiralty Nada Torby Grand Duke Michael Russia Nicholas Turkey Prince George Black Prince North Sea

To the fairest girl and the rarest girl

A short poem praising the many qualities of the ideal girl, invoking numerous compliments and traits. Included is a line about social department phones and contact numbers, concluding with the number 6 in the text.

Society Notes Stir With Parties And Recitals

Staub to entertain Miss Armantine McGraw a Convent of Mercy graduate Tuesday afternoon. Miss Maudie Woolf hosts a 500 party Wednesday at 4 at her home. Baker School juniors entertain graduates at Mobile Yacht Club Friday at 1. Miss Georgia Higley to host a heart party for Frances Erwin and Edna Gaines Friday at 4. Woman's Musical Club plans a concert Tuesday at Mrs. Winston Jones residence with ensembles and soloists led by Prof. Staub, Mrs. Winston Jones and others. Mr. and Mrs. Stotlar honor Miss Katherine Monk with a dinner and theater party at their Highlands Avenue home. Pianist Miss Katherine Hurley presents a recital with Miss Rosen and Miss McGlynn, featuring opera melodies. Engagement news includes Mittie Lee Smith to Charles Madison Griffin and Helena Krudop to Dr Maurice Miller Duncan. A birthday party for Antoinette Petronovich and various social mentions fill the page.

Miss Antoinette Ethel Frei Willie Floyd Bertha Kruse Norma Conradina Manuel Allessi Elizabeth Pheland Helen Annie Marie Manuel Thompson Francis Marscal Eloise Larnes Howard Palmes Dorothy Rieman Fannie Lillie MceKeough Helena Krudopt Clarke School Improvement Association Helena Krudop Acres School 123Rd Regiment Maple Camp No. 5 Moose Auditorium Drago Gue Seiple A. B. Jacobs W. P. Ludvigsen H. R. Lang George Duffee Flinn Acital Louise Flinnn McGill Institute Duke Goodman Knott High School German Relief Hall University Military School Monroe Park Battle House Helen Horn Susie Douglas Wek J. Issaeuill Staub Armantine McGraw Convent of Mercy Georgia Higley Frances Erwin Edna Gaines Barton Woman's Musical Club Winston Jones Smart Clark Bertha Gale Maying Nevin Douglas Cammpbell Baldweg Irene Kepe Prof Mendelssohn Genevieve Russell Mary Amrock W. T. Airey Sonath Beethoven C. J. Dunster Tipton Twilicht Pictures Julia Braun Charles J. Dunster Stotlar Lyric Miss Monk Annile Moore Provost Mobile Gladys Allison Margaret Moore Anita Eustis Hopkins James Simpson Billy Bartlett Walton Ford Donald Prennen Birmingham News Griffin-Smith G. W. Smith Mittie Lee Charles Madison Griffin Anna R. Krudop Helena Maurice Miller Duncan Point Rock Ala Trinity Episcopal Church Antoinette Petronovich Bliock J. J. Quill Cornelia March Roberta Ollinger Rosalie Staub de McGraw Fray Annie Medicus Eleanor Gray Woman'’s Musical Club Zelma Young Baker Porter Rosa Lyons le Baron Lyons Maudie Woolf Julia Lucille Miller Hilda Druhan Bakes Mobile Yacht Club Hdna Gaines Francis Ervin Leah Midgett Edwina Savage Virginia Woolf Elwell Club Harry T. Smith Clark School Improvement Association P. m

Society Host Activities Schedule By Day

A dense listing of social events from Monday to Saturday notes dances, parties, bridge games, luncheons, and receptions. It names numerous hosts as well as attendees including Miss Eileen Cowles Miss Elmor Madison Miss Margaret Gould and others at venues like Knott School Yacht Club and Battle House with times ranging 1 30 p m to 10 p m.

Claude Mullen Eileen Cowles Elmor Madison Margaret Gould Harriet Sims Knott School EB. P. A Albertine Ulmer

Death of Hungarian General Goergei at 98

Budapest reported General Arthur Goergei, long time commander in chief of the Hungarian army, died yesterday at age ninety eight. A chemist by training, he joined the 1848 revolution and rose to command before his deposition and later reinstatement. He spent his final years in exile after Russia intervened.

London Budapest Arthur Goergei Amsterdam Goerges Mily Kossuth Russia Austria Gere§ da Rell

Club Calendar Shows Busy Week by Local Groups

A dense schedule lists meetings for Clark School Improvement Association Ladies of Charity and many clubs through Wednesday. Events include election of officers at Century Book Club, demonstrations at Home Economics Club rooms, and a Shakespeare Club session at Christ Church Chapter House.

Century Book Club Cawthon Hotel de Witt Dillard All Saints Woman's Auxiliary H. Chamberlain Interdenominational Union J. Julian Bartee Electra Semmes Colston Home Economics Mothers’ Club Home C. B. Percy Shakespeare Club

Plumbers from Mobile Attend Alabama Master Plumbers Meet

Thomas J. Young and Larry Leamy represent Mobile at a two day Alabama Master Plumbers Association convention in Montgomery. The gathering at Gay-Teague hotel features a barbecue at Jackson's Lake Tuesday. except for the opening session, proceedings are executive.

Thomas J. Young Larry Leamy Mobile Alabama Master Plumbers’ Association Montgomery Gay-Teague Hotel Sesion Jackson's Lake

Women’s Clubs Gather for General Federation Biennial

Five thousand club women are in New York for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial convention with about 15,000 more expected. Delegations from Texas Louisiana Utah Michigan and Oregon arrive by train and boat. The program includes daily luncheons and dinners through June 1 and a board luncheon for executive members. A safety advisory warns visitors to avoid strangers and only speak to accredited reception committee members.

New York General Federation of Women’s Clubs Texas Louisiana Utah Michigan Oregon Albany Hudson River Kentucky Alabama Committee On

Many Southern Leaguers Now in the Texas League

Southern League castoffs shine in the Texas League with former stars like Murray Moore Miller Gudger and Townsend joining Fort Worth Galveston San Antonio Dallas Waco and Shreveport rosters. Most likely none will return to Class A as they age and prospects dim.

Larry Pezold Jakey Atz Fort Worth Miller Gudger Paul Sentell Galveston Murray Travelers Gene Moore The Gulls San Antonio Townsend Sea Gull Dallas Hub Northern Pelican Waco Mickey Coyle Shreveport Carroll Barons Southern League

Three Swimmers Drown Amid Pleasant New Orleans Outing

In New Orleans on May 22, three of eighteen youths who left a baseball game to swim near the Claiborne canal drowned after one swimmer near Claiborne and Robert streets cried for help. Victims were Louis Pinero 24 William Buhler 21 and George Troescher 21.

New Orleans Claiborne Canal Claiborne and Robert Streets Louis Pinero William Buhler George Troescher

Porto Rican sugar profits soar amid war prices

Porto Rican sugar producers report large gains as crop conditions and European wartime prices boost returns. In Guinica district the season ends this month with an output near 75 000 tons. A major operator announced a 10 percent bonus for its 15 000 employees. In Detroit a 22 year old pitcher died after being struck below the heart by a pitched ball during a local amateur game.

San Juan P. R Guinica Fortuna Detroit Mich George White

J. R. Lindsey Slightly Hurt at Shore Acres

Mr J R Lindsey injured Sunday at his Shore Acres home when his sweater tangled in a running engine wheel. He was thrown to the floor but is reported resting nicely with little pain as his electric lighting plant powers the area.

J. R. Lindsey Shore Acres Lindsey

Brack Coleman Payne Among Howard College Graduates

The list of Howard College of Birmingham graduates includes Brack Coleman Payne of Mobile. The commencement is set for Wednesday with Payne to receive the bachelor of arts degree.

Howard College of Birmingham Brack Coleman Payne Mobile

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Mitchell Countess Nada Torby BELL Graduate Nerve Mlle Tatziva Valse de Ballet E. Fristrom Toe Luigini Dancer Feta Beautiful New Hay Specia Company Newark N. J van Antwerp’s Drug Corp., Inc Nadine Katherine Monk Alabama Division of the Sons of Veterans Wanton Dee Sumuimvel Katherine Hurley Aline Rosen Bessie McGlynn Harte Martha Flotow Prophete Meyerbeer Bess McGlynn Pagnatel Leoncavallo Marie Rosen der Freischuetz von Weber Rbessie Kirven Donizetti Jessie Goubil Mozart Juanita O'Connor William Oates Mrs. W S. Webster Birmingham Seaborn Whatley George Whatley Pittsburgh Mabel Weeks Wilmer Miss Reasonover Ed Steiner Bon Secour Tom Boone, Jr Frank B. Thomas H._T. Inge Chicago Gladys Steiner Theodore, Ala R. A. Bullock Mabel McGrath Mildred C. Bullock Paul C. Peat G. M. Matthews West A S.rosen David R Miller R.R. Stotlar Holland Fitts W. G. Montgomery H. S. Smith Elliot Rickardy Wylie West Atlanta Mrs. T. K. Jackson Chicago, Ill Eom BE. Shey James F. Quill Kate’ Driscoll Edwin Taylor Clapp Anne Marshall Alice Clapp Barrington Lamar Avenue Selma Society Lady In the Black Mask Horlick’s Racine Wis Tom Moore Trump Club F. L. Crown W. M. West Louise Flinn Alpha Beta Lambda Sigma Goergei Mack Meek Is Sie King's Daughters Burgett Memorial Ladies of Charity Conti Street Charles Price John Lynch Chautauqua Ella Deasy Semmes Parliamentary Law Club Trinity Social Club Aeeness Club Cawthon Government Street Presbyterian Church Texas League Mobilian Tele Paes Teee de &P
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