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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1915

Page

10

Out of Town Society Notes Reach Across States

Local society notes report residents visiting relatives in Mississippi and Alabama. Several couples wed including Bunnie Du Bi and Miss Hsther Doak with guests from Gulfport and New Orleans. Other travelers and visitors include Mrs. Leon Gimm of Gulfport, Miss Thelma Lewis in Troy, and Mrs. R. E. Cotty with Miss Hallie Corry visiting Anniston.

B. V. Jenzie A Clair Griffin Thelma Lewis Troy R. E. Cotty Hallie Corry Walter Brewer Anniston Frank McMullan San Antonio Tex Larkin Wright Hot Springs BE. L. Cook Homer Baisden Bennie Baisden Pollard Ala Lucie Graham O. M.cummins Stewart, Ala Vera Laster Lerline Stewart Montgomery Eric McCaskill Willie Johnson Brewton Genie Powell

Greenville Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Miss Lizzie Atkins visited Greenville relatives this week. Miss Myra Traweek stayed with Mrs. Lelia Traweek. Miss Donna Hue Thagad returned from the AGTI at Montevallo. Miss Mildred Safford of Montgomery visited Miss Laura Winkler. Miss Annie Laurie Beeland visited Montgomery. Miss Sarah Evans of Montgomery assisted Miss Laura Winkler. Miss Icele Pool returned from Montevallo where she studied at AGTI. Dr L L Gwaltney returned from Houston after a Southern Baptists meeting. Miss Callie Pool returned from Montevallo AGTI. Miss Irene Harrison visited Opelika. Miss Effie Jean Warner returned home.

Greenville Personals Sille Ala Lizzie Atkins Greenville Myra Traweek Lelia Traweek Donna Hue Thagad Montevallo Mildred Safford Montgomery Laura Winkler Annie Laurie Beeland Sarah Evans Icile Pool Monte- Wallo A. GT. T L. L. Gwaltney Houston Tex The Southern Baptists Callie Pool Irene Harrison Opelika Effie Jean Wvaurner

Freckles Claim Quick Elimination with Ethine-Double Strength

A magazine advert promises to remove freckles using ethine double strength. It urges readers to obtain an ounce from a druggist and apply nightly and morning for results, boasting most freckles fade and even stubborn spots disappear with guaranteed money back.

Whatley Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. J. H. Harrison left for Birmingham. Raymond Hollingsworth visited Whatley last week. Mrs. J. H. Harrison and Mrs. R. E. Shaw visited the ervite Monday. Mrs. Mattie Jackson Fulton visited Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Lesseter hosted an event for Mesdames Harrison, Jackson and Miss Adele Garrick visiting her sister Mrs. Jesse Cooper. Rev. A. E. Shafer preached at the Methodist church with Mrs. Shafer and son Earl. Hugh Cooper of Mobile visited his parent. W. Stoddard of The Mobile Item was in town promoting the paper this week.

Whatley Ala J. H. Harrison Birmingham Raymond Hollingsworth R. E. Shaw Mattie Jackson F Fulton Lesseter Mesdames Harrison and Jackson Adele Garrick Jesse Cooper A. E. Shafer Methodist Church

Ep worth Chil drens Day set for May 23 in Vinegar Bend

Mrs D M Bearry visits her son in Leakes ville for two weeks. Ep worth Sunday school to host Chil drens Day entertainment on Sunday May 23 at 10 oclock. J N McNeil treated his class to supper. Prayer meeting at J W Grimes home Wednesday night. Eugene Rounsaville seen motoring from Rounsaville Mississippi. J H Bearry of Leakesville visited his parents. Miss Cora Grimes visiting Miss Ita Bearry. Miss Stella Williams from Adamsville area visited Miss Cora Courtney. Farmers report busy days after recent rains.

Vinegar Bend Ala D. M. Bearry Leakesville Epworth Sunday School J. N. McNeil J. W. Grimes Eugene Rounsaville Rounsaville J. H. Bearry Miss Cora Grimes Ita Bearry Stella Williams Adamsville Cora

Vinegar Bend High School Closes Successful Year

Vinegar Bend Ala. celebrates a successful year with Thursday commencement. Prizes awarded in English go to Louise Casby Neola Allday and Margie Pullen. Local residents attend Mobile visits Escatawpa concert and a planned ball game between Escatawpa and Vinegar Bend teams.

Vinegar Bend Ala R. D, Busbee Chattanooga Daisy Allday Mobile J. M. Reynolds G. EB. A. Wood Louise Casby Neola Allday Margie Pullen Clements Milky Jessie Blair Chatom Beth Moodie Escatawpa Sara Alla Turner Hscatawpa

Fannie Personal News From Fannie Alabama

Mr and Mrs A W Stanton and son Lauden took a flying trip to Pensacola during the week Rev Feagan of Pollard was in town to fill a vacancy or conduct services at the local church The brief item notes social and religious outreach in the Fannie district.

Fannie Personals Fannie, Ala A. W. Stanton

Goodyear Tires Meet Surge in Demand and Production

The ad proclaims 104,000 workers in jungles, fields, and factories to satisfy tire demand. It cites a 52 percent dealer sales rise this spring and highlights three conspicuous improvements in Goodyear supremacies, including tire size, fabric plies, and thickness comparison.

Goodyear Cuts Prices Three Times in Two Years

Prices down across the line totaling 45 percent with a latest reduction on February 1. Goodyear touts its unmatched output and value that no other maker can duplicate.

Goodyear

Children submit photos for Empire Theatre contest prizes

Five tickets to the Empire Theatre will be awarded to children submitting the best thirty five pictures. Entries must be at the office by Wednesday night. Winners from last week include Charlie Johnston Donald Ratoynia Aloe Daphne Olsen Ernest Hodges Edward Robertson Cornelia Croxdale Katherine Shaw Daphne, Ala Adelaide Green Sadie Markham Willie Clark Avice Goodlobe Blanche Cooper Gladys Alexander Bemnar S Burgmig Guss Rhodey Sewall G C Southard Melva Harris Overby Salts Reed Niece Sieetiseins Sheighe 505 S Hamilton St Nettie Groom 3 Miles Dauphin Way W B E Caar 57 N Conception St.

Empire Theatre Hey Conti St Charlie Johnston Donald Rat Oy Nia Alee Beaks Ele Avin Ole Hun EU Alee Daphne Olsen Ernest Hodges Dexter Isis Bush Ave Katherine Shaw Spring Hill Ave Steeevvesses Daphne Ala Elma Hister Tereererer Sey Washington Ave LEE Leavitt Eternae Chiretiedsessees Texcie W. Willcox Leki Pee Reese Adelaide Green Eevieee Debsses Beedisecoueereeset Oak St Sadie Markham Lambert St Willie Clark Sateen Eeenssseeseseer Teesseses Lexington Ave Avice Goodlobe E'Deleare Odecceesecceesees Epic Road John'bates Lucy Ave Dorn Twain Coyle Kentucky St Alfred Smith Whistler George Owen Strachn Puiptele A N. W Baltimore and Broad Sts Sue Cary Broad St Blanche Cooper EL Cone Chamberlin Ave Gladys Alexander Peery Ciad Eau St. Emanuel St Seesivreseas Florida St Melva Harris Overby Sp Ub Ev Oy Geenaa Es Homes St. Francis St omCe Aeeke Sveeetiseins Sheighe S. Hamilton St. Nettie Groom Peewee Viton Bavead Tate Geass Dauphin Way W. BE. Caar N. Conception St

Local Social Notes From Monroeville and Nearby

The report lists social visits and travels among residents including Miss Aileen Fuller in Monroeville, Mrs Dunnam and family visiting Perdue, H. Fuller returning from Tampa, H. Parker on a trip to Brewton and Itona, Mrs Kim Gavin and children plus Miss G Carol traveling to Forest Home Alabama, Gertrude Stirt visiting her uncle in Forest Home, Mrs Barney Evans and Miss Charles Riley shopping in Selma, Ruth Collins visiting her sister in Birmingham, and Elizabeth Lockwood with niece Gladys Lockwood visiting Pelehatchie Mississippi.

P. Tee Perdue BE. A. Lockwood Mercantile Company Aileen Fuller Monroeville Tampa Fla H. T. Parker Brewton Ars Kim Gavin G. Carol Forest Ho Gertrude St Barney Evans Charles Riley Ruth Collins Mis James Riley Birringham Elizab Lockw Neice Gladys Lockwe Pelehatchie Re.tives

Invokes God's Rewat for Pellagra Cure in Jasper Alabama

A 1920s era plea touts a Pellagra cure by Baughn offered through American Compounding Co. The ad claims dramatic recoveries, urges readers to obtain a free book from Jasper Alabama and promises refunds if the remedy fails.

Baughn

Local social notes and family visits in Pensacola area

A busy week includes trips to Pensacola last Sunday by eight S L Steely and family, Mr and Mrs Joe Dale visiting Pollard, and Mr and Mrs F Sunday rushing to Andousin. The sick list grows with Mrs Sallie Allen and baby, while young folks gathered for singing at A W Stanton home Sunday night and callers Mr P B Stanton and son Fred.

Pensacola S. L. Steely Sidney Paul Robert Blount P. BE. Stanton Fred Joe Dale Century Sallie Allen Baby H. 5 Blount Pollard A. W. Stanton Ousin

Brewton Woman's Missionary Society Attends Council

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Alabama and West Florida Southern Methodist Conference met in Brewton from the 12th to the 14th with 32 delegates and visitors. Rev J M Shofner guided a visit to Downing Industrial Institute and a local dinner was served. the Brewton Collegiate Institute commences May 18 to 21. Mrs Lannie King Perdue died last Saturday night and was buried in Union cemetery. E N Lonsberry of Pensacola visits Brewton.

Brew Yon Ala Brewton Woman's Missionary Society of the Alabama and West Florida Southern Methodist Conference J. M. Shofner Downing Industrial Institute Brewton Colegiate Institute Lannie King Perdue Union Cemetery Perdue Methodist Church Moore Perch Sam Cole E. N. Lonsberry Pensacola

Big Point Missis­sippi Personal News Update

Big Point community notes visitors guests and social calls. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Robert Duncan visiting Hurley relatives and a long list of Sunday gatherings at Free and Wallace households with parties and a farewell for Arthur Louden slacker headed to Colon Michigan for the summer.

Big Point Robert Duncan Fred Wallace Hurley W. J. Ogborn Frank Smith J. W. Free Mr. Scott Gum Landing John Grafe Parkhurst Ralph Morgan Charles Montgomery J. W. Freee Welster Goff McClamra Dan Cunningham Walter George Duncan W. A. Stowell John Fair Arthur Loudenslacker Colon Michigan Martin Horatio Long Charles Haygard la Verne Everhart Fred Kemmerling Hayard Will Stowell Carl and Loyd Parkhurst Dewey Goff Clifton Long Air Wesely Kemmerling Harold Morgan Misses May

Prestwick Personal News Note Incomplete Visit Remarks

Miss Janey Gray visited her sister Mrs. D. P. Turner in Prestwick Ala. Woodie Richardson and Buck Dubose of Leroy were in town on business. Mrs. W. L. Conerly made several Cortelyou trips on business. A lot been in town the.

Prestwick Personals Prestwick Ala Janey Gray D. P. Turner Woodie Richardson Buck Dubose Leroy W. L. Conerly Cortelyou

Freshments, games and music promise a pleasant gathering

The notice invites attendance with refreshments and several games and music promising a nice time. Reports from Carson indicate Mr. P. L. Bowling is very ill, with well-wishing hopes for his recovery as warmer weather returns.

P. L. Bowling Carson

Centerville Social Notes and Obituary

Centerville Alabama society items list visits and greetings among residents including McNeils Wallace Dungan and Ballard family. Miss Lizzie Ballard dies at eighty with interment at Canoe cemetery. Birth announced to James Ethridge. mother and son reported healing. Several locals attend a Freemanville ball game. others travel for work and shopping.

Centerville Atmore Ala A. A. McNeil O. S. Wallace John Dungan Raymond McNeil Henry Black C. M. Windham Brewton S. Wallace Clim Kerley Robinsonville Hobart McNeil Hattie O. M. Wallace Lizzie Ballard Wesley Ballard Mrs. Powell Flomaton Westley Ballard RB. Wallace H. W. Currie W. T. Robinson Andalusia Wallace Windham Bay ‘Minette Lighting Company Sid Wallace

Local Notes From Wheelerville and Nearby

Wheelerville residents report several visits and trips including George L. Kilmer to his grove, Henry Kanning to Mobile, and John Broadus with son visiting Crichton. Mr and Mrs A Broadus of Crichton called on relatives. Louis Foster ill, convalescing. Holliness baptizing attended by Neese family from Crichton. Onie Wheeler of Crichton visited. John Doenges traveled to Mobile for business. Fincher with Arthur Robins enjoyed Dog River fishing.

Wheelerville Ala George L. Kilmer Orange Grove Henry Kanning Mobile Horace Moody Louis Foster Orchard John Broadus Child Texas A. Broadus Crichton Louis Neese Onie Wheeler John Doenges John Fincher Arthur Robins Dog River

Range Personals Highlight Local Visits This Week

Range Alabama notes Mr. L. W. Gaston of Repton made a business trip to Range this week. Miss Sadie O Gwynn of Atmore spent several days with Miss Mamie Locke. Mrs. William J Dyess of Lenox visited relatives here this week. The general health of the community is very good at present.

Range Ala L. W. Gaston Repton Sadie O’gwynn Atmore Mamie Locke William J. “Dyess Lenox

Battles Personals at Five Hundred Club Night

Gavin Hunter hosted the Five Hundred Card Club gathering at the Beach Hotel with Battles Wharf noted in attendance.

Battles Wharf Gavin Hunter the Beach Hotel

Orange Beach News Briefs From Local Social Scene

Miss Nudi’s sister obituary noted. Orange Beach and Roscoe residents attend Oak Street Sunday school convention with delegates Claude Wolbrink and Thur Cowhan. Local youths form a baseball team. Ed Deitz prepares materials for a new house. Ethel Williams returns to Apalachicola with Mrs Calloway and Mr Calloway. Several Daphne visitors and Moss Oaks residents seen around the Beach last week.

Orage Beach Personals Orange! Beach Ala Oak Claude Wolbrink Thur Cowhan Orange Beach Orange Roscoe Ethel Williams Herman~Calloway Apalachicola Fla Clloway Calloway Pensacola Aurora Ethel Maynard Daphne Dorothy Maynard Ballard Moss Oaks Ed Deitz D. R. Peteet Amil Calloway Philo Shapp’s Elver Calloway Mrs. Weet Miss Portner Bay Minette

De Miracle Hair Depletant Warns Against Imposters

An advertisement warns that unsafe hair removers cause increased growth and recommends De Miracle depilatory as the safe devitalizing option. It claims only De Miracle contains key ingredients, offers a money back guarantee, and is sold in $1.00 and $2.00 bottles by Dave 8 Bauer and other dealers in New York.

Dave 8. Bauer de Miracle Chemical Co Dept. B. Park Ave 129Th St New. York

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