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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
7
A lyrical address to the sun and garden as a speaker laments an impending separation. The poem uses imagery of light and rain to reflect sorrow while inviting a final kiss and a last look at a dear face before departure. Henry Van Dyke’s mood centers on farewell and emotional longing.
Mr Harry Clifton promotes a dance for the younger set to be held on the evening of June 4 on the Cessna. He invites interested members to communicate with him to participate.
The Mobile Item will publish a full page of color photos of Lois Wilson, named Alazema's most beautiful girl at Birmingham's Beauty Ball hosted by Associated Charities. Her prize trip to San Francisco is noted as part of the event.
Closing exercises take place Friday May 28 at 8 30 p m Rev EB A Donnelly will give the address and present diplomas to Olive Sherman and Annie Rodgers two graduates of the school at Harte auditorium
The No Trump club met Wednesday with Miss Rebecca Herndon for a pleasant bridge session. Two tables of players enjoyed the event, followed by an ice course. Miss Julia Creary won the no trophy, a pair of white silk hose.
A Wednesday evening hay ride hosted by Frank Ellis, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Jex H. Luce, toured to Dog River. Attendees included Marguerite Festerazzi with Frank Ellis, Tremlet Holzborn with Hugh Caffey, Hilda Broadwood with Kirk Hinckley, Willie Duncan with Rob Ellis, Agnes Fowlkey with Jim Duggan, Rebecca Herndon with Ed Shaffer, Elise Hall with Ed Merkel, Marguerite Ivalich with Carl Fox Jr., Gabriella Barret with Harris Linning, Zara Solomon of Montgomery with Aubrey Raines, Virginia Woolf with Aristide Minnis.
Miss Nettie Redersheimer, previously staying with Miss Helen McDonald, is now visiting Miss Katherine Hughes at her Warren Street home.
In hot Mobile weather, social life shifts to the Battle House Roof where Miss Hughes and Miss Redersheimer attended supper and dancing with escorts Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Nester on Tuesday. On Wednesday both young women joined another roof party with Mr. John Nelson and Mr. John Deegan.
Junior class of Baker Graded School hosted a luncheon for six senior graduates at the Vineyard of the Cawthon hotel. Teachers Miss Nannie Baker Miss Bessie Moffatt and Miss Sue Planck attended along with juniors and seniors, toasts were given, and school yells sealed the bond between classes.
Miss Josephine Chamberlain, whose June 1 marriage is highly anticipated, faced few calm days before nuptials as three parties unfolded this week. Ruth Burke hosted a luncheon Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Parlor C, Battle House, with spring flowers and bridal motifs highlighting the guest of honor.
Jackson visitors and local residents are listed among community activities. Rhett Payne and family visited Jackson area. Miss Mattie Carr from Grove Hill spent the weekend here. Bean and tomato crops advance despite poor seasons. sewing circle and social visits noted. Rev Tom Chapman to preach at Universalist church in Grove Hill Sunday.
Rev. C. B. McLoud delivered his monthly sermon in Axis Ala on God's Terrible Judgments praising the congregation. Ed Hull of Canfield Ohio left for home after supervising the Whitehead Kirk and Lynn horses project with R L Dodd accompanying. Local stock law support grows as residents favor restricting livestock. Whitehead and Anderson attended Mobile Citrus Fruit Growers meeting praising a broader produce program for the county.
Dr. W H Kemp builds a hog dipping vat this week. he has used a cattle vat since last fall. W S Carpenter of Saraland assists. Ed Lathrop will take charge of Mr Clark's poultry business next Tuesday as Mr and Mrs Clark host friends from the North including Mr Mitchell who may settle locally. Master James O Neal of Mobile visits Kushla with the Lathrops. Rain is hoped to relieve garden strain.
Allen Alabama reports a successful Children’s Day at Thornhill Schoolhouse with a lengthy program and sermon by Rev. Spencer. Participants from the area included Bettie Tarleton Mamie Bumpers Ethel Long Mary Duke and several others, all noting a good time and fine dinner. Rev. Tom Paul completed his regular appointment in the area.
Guests praised a stylish gathering with souvenirs and a bride's book as hostess Ruth Burke led six intimate friends including Mrs. Henry Chamberlain and Mrs. Tom Moore. Orange blossom place cards reinforced the bridal theme and celebrated the honoree.
Miss Wilmarth Gillette was honored by Miss Douglass at a five hundred party held Wednesday afternoon at the Cawthon Hotel. Nine tables were arranged in the assembly room for the game plus a salad and ice course, with prizes including white silk hose. attendees included many local residents and family members.
A refined afternoon at home hosted by Mrs Nathan Simon honored Miss Anna Damrick ahead of her Convent of Mercy graduation. Guests included Miss Wunderlich of New Orleans and fellow graduates Miss Olmber te Staub Hirshfield Brown and Alice Randall.
The Sewing cee entertained by Misses aee and the club enjoyed a lesson on sewing basics. Members shared tips on stitch types and fabric care, with demonstrations highlighting practicality and creativity in daily mending.
A conference met at the Baptist church in Turnerville Alabama on Saturday afternoon and church business was settled to everyone's satisfaction. Rev J S Lombard led Sunday services and a devotional Sunday night with a large crowd attending plus a children's program recitations and singing.
John Fincher spent days in Mississippi this week. Percy Thompson of Crichton visited on Sunday. Ben Cody visited friends and relatives Sunday. Miss Gertrude Cody enjoyed a weekend with relatives in Mobile. Mrs. John Fincher visited Mobile Saturday. Mr and Mrs J Kanning were guests of Mrs. John New Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Felix Pierce spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Thomas Broadus. The home of Mr and Mrs Felix Pierce welcomed a baby boy Thursday morning.
Grove Hill beat Thomasville 11 to 6 Friday afternoon in a loosely played contest. The town hosted a recital by Miss Willie Mae Cooper’s grammar school pupils with note free performances, and several residents were noted visiting or ill in the week.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Daugherty of Seaboard died Monday night at 11. Burial took place Tuesday at 3 30 p m in Bethel Church cemetery. A large crowd attended the services, reflecting the family’s many friends. The baby was five months old and ill most of its life.
The Rev Gipson filled his regular Methodist church appointment Saturday night and Sunday morning at 11 o clock with grand attendance. Eva Dailey and Beatrice sister spent the weekend with cousins John T Oasley and family J J Dailey Mrs William Daniels and Mr David J Jay. They will visit sister Mrs Wylie Sawyer near Roy Ala. Mexia reports a graded Sunday school completed this week. Lorenza Wiggin home singing drew large audience Thursday night. Dry weather boosts farmers crop prospects. Oak Grove Baptist Sunday school promoters praised large attendance and visitor interest Sunday afternoon.
Belforest Alabama items recap visits and gatherings. James Phillips of Daphne hosted a fish fry. several residents including Miss Callie Bryars Miss Evie Henderson and Mrs Perry frequent visitors. Upcoming events: Children's Day exercises in June and a Ladies Aid entertainment on May 29 for the Christian church.
Miss Corinne and Miss Lillian Thoss led a Tuesday morning club gathering that featured industrious sewing and cheerful chatter. Mrs Eugene Thoss Jr noted as a graduate and Miss Lillian Sandoghert participated, marking the season's delightful close.
The second week of the spring term closed at noon with multiple cases disposed. juries returned verdicts of guilty in several grand larceny and prohibition offenses while others were continued or nolle pressed. several defendants were sentenced to penitentiary or hard labor. Ira B. Thompson, Bay Minette representative and judiciary committee member, visited to conduct interviews before continuing to Mobile.
Social events fill the calendar with bridge luncheons and dances. Mrs. Paul Wilson hosts the Wednesday Bridge Club at 3 p. m and Miss Ruth Burke hosts a 1 30 p. m luncheon at the Battle House for Miss Josephine Chamberlain. Families visit and travel between Mobile Meridian Selma and Richmond with forthcoming guests and departures noted.
Miss Ella Packer Blacksher hosts the Friday Bridge Club at 8 p.m. Miss Francis Ervin leads hearts for Misses Georgia Higley and Fannie Vaiden at 4 p.m. Miss Bessie Bouton hosts a moving picture party for Miss Anna Damrich at 4 30 p.m. Baker Graded School graduates hold class day exercises at the school. A dance for St Marys School benefit occurs at K of C Hall Friday May 28 at 8 p.m.
The text notes the Shakespeare Club holds its annual meeting at 11 a m Mrs W Pugh hosts a 4 p m hearts event for Miss Josephine Chamber lain Miss Roberta Ollinger serves lunch to Convent of Mercy graduates at 10 p m and Miss Grace Moore hosts a 10 p m luncheon in the Vineyard for Baker's Graded School graduates.
The Times-Picayune notes Mrs. M. A. Huffstetter of Mobile visiting her son Willie Huffstet ter and Mrs. L. Dahmer in Meridian. Rev. Archibald Carr, former Mobile pastor, touring from Fort Worth to New Orleans and Gulfport to visit relatives. Miss Helen Scott and Miss Edna Manning plan visits to New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Schwarz return from Panama Exposition. Mrs. Robert W. Arnold hosts her mother Mrs. Thomas St. John in Mobile. Mrs. A. P. Bush and Mr. Bush return from a North trip. Celeste Hoffman visits Meridian. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Rice of Meridian stay in Mobile and Coden. Mrs. Howard Walker heads to New Orleans and onward visits.
Local health efforts against rats prompt households to use Stearns Electric Paste as the effective weapon. A two ounce box costs twenty five cents and is advertised to kill rats and mice in homes barns or garages.
Miss Lee Barclay departs Friday to visit relatives in Louisville Kentucky. Friends mourn the death of Mr Childers father in Selma. Mrs Alston Yuille and Mrs George Rosson return from Daphne summer retreat. Mrs J M Davison hosts William Buck Taylor and daughter Mary Alston in Montgomery before their trip home. Rebecca Herndon heads to Point Clear for summer. Thelma Hillard leaves for Gulfport to reconnect with former schoolmates.
The jury found for plaintiff Mrs. Fannie Tucker in the case against the Mobile Infirmary Association for 250 dollars plus costs. Tucker alleged she was scalded by a nurse who performed duties negligently. either side may appeal.
Mrs Myra B Nesbitt of Huntingdon Tennessee describes a three month old with widespread blisters and sores. After trying salves she used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and the sores disappeared. Free sample by mail with 32 page Skin Book upon request.
The advertisement promotes a Business Men's Lunch served from 12 to 2:30 p m. It touts quick service and affordability with a 25 cent price, claiming offerings as the best in the city.
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