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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1913

Page

5

Social Calendar Highlights From A For Today

Variety of events including Shakespeare Club and Mrs Torrey gathering at 11 a m, Children's Story Hour at Harte Auditorium, receptions for St Vincent's and Convent graduates, a Cathedral Sunday school picnic at Monroe Park, Euterpian Fraternity meeting at 5 p m, and a Valedictorian Miss Eloise Adams celebrated with pre graduation festivities and a Progressive Peanuts party with graduates and Pensacola guests.

Shakespeare Club C. J. Torrey Cathedral Monroe Park Claiborne Government Street Mobile Seashore Park Eloise Adams St. Vincent's School St. Vincent’s John Calametti, Jr Adams Angelo Chapman Louise Erickson Pensacola Duaint

Sunshine color fête and society notices in Mobile

The feminine interest society hosts a white and yellow party with prizes won by Miss Mabel Marquis and Miss Luella Trachey. Mrs. Oscar Reeves and others travel to New Orleans. obituaries and weddings are noted. Mobile social events include a Tuscaloosa garden fête hosted by Mrs. Bryce with Governor O Neal in attendance and crimson and white refreshments.

Marie Calametti Mabel Marquis Luella Trachey Louise Erickson Adams Edward Faith Ella Peter Bryce Bryce Emmet O'Neal George H. Denny Hattie Montgomery Birmingham Mary Wilson Eutaw Eleanore Blair Ruth Brownell Bradfield Anna Boulet Mobile Edgar Clarkson Mrs. Bryce Mary Bacon Dunson Mary Crawford Jones Julia Searcy Jean McCorvey

Those born today may show courage in military careers

Some trials await you and preparation through health, strength, and quiet mental poise. Strife wastes time. Those born today will be naturally careless and foolhardy but can be guided to discern true courage, with some distinguishing themselves in military and other active fields.

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Endorsed

A Bovina Center New York resident reports long standing back pains and health issues improved after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial claims prior doctors advised surgery and notes the product is made from native roots with no narcotics. Readers are invited to write for confidential responses from a company agent in Lynn Massachusetts.

Bovina Center N. Y E. Pinkham E.lsworth Tuttle N.Y Lydia Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham Lynn Mass

New Bridge Club Hosts Pleasant Meeting and Prizes

The New Bridge Club concluded a pleasant week with a gathering hosted by Mrs. H. B. Crocker at 30 p.m. Three tables played auction bridge as Miss Estelle Chaudron and Mrs. J. C. Willis served as substitutes. First prize went to Mrs. H. K. Dawson and second to Miss Chaudron. An ice course followed the score.

New Bridge Club H. B. Crocker Estelle Chaudron J. C. Willis H. K. Dawson

Four Graduates Receive Diplomas at School of the Immaculate Conception

Large audience attends the commencement at McGill Institute as Right Rev Bishop Edward P Allen presides and hands out diplomas. Natalie Wilkins earns first honors, Florence Shafer second. Irene Goodman and Catherine Dunnavant also graduate amid prize awards and medals.

School of the Immaculate Conception McGill Institute Edward P. Allen Natalie Wilkins Florence Shafer Irene Goodman Catherine Dunnavant

Crane High School Holds Closing Exercises at Y M C A

Crane High School held its closing exercises Friday evening at Harte Auditorium with a large turnout of friends and relatives. Miss May Jones was the sole graduate and received a diploma from Rev. A. G. Richards of Trinity Episcopal Church.

Crane High School Harte May Jones A. G. Richards Trinity Episcopal Church

Exchange Markets Close Except Produce Exchange

By Associated Press New York May 31 all major exchanges here are closed today with the exception of the produce exchange operating as usual in the city.

Associated New York Produce Exchange

Overwhelmed by Closet Cleanup in Third Year of Marriage

Helen tasked with reducing clutter in a new apartment as boxes of hats, trimmings, patterns, and memories pile up. Warren pushes to keep every item, from boxing gloves to old skates, forcing a clash between sentiment and space.

Delia Helen Allouse’s Europe Warren

Direct Election of Senators Approved by Secretary Bryan

In Washington on May 31 Secretary Bryan signed the formal announcement of the seventeenth amendment enabling direct election of United States senators. The event drew many legislators involved in its adoption.

Associated Press Washington Bryan United States

Bucklen Armica Salve claims top skin remedy

Bucklen Armica Salve is advertised as the best remedy for skin diseases burns and bruises. A Cornelius North Carolina publisher reports one box aided a serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Only 26c recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Corp.

Bucklen J. T. Sussaman News Cornelius, N. C van Antwerp Drug Corp

House Republicans Caucus on Committee Assignments

Washington May 31 House Republicans caucused on minority appointments to committees. Most assignments mirror those of the last congress. The Progressives have announced their committee assignments and Democrats will set the majority personnel at a caucus next Monday afternoon.

Associated Press Washington House

Wilson enjoys first outdoor routine at Virginia golf link

President Wilson spent the day outdoors visiting a Virginia country club with Dr. Cary Grayson for a golf game. He planned a motor ride or a visit to a ball game in the afternoon.

Associated Press Washington Wilson White House Virginia Cary Grayson

Four Under Suspicion for Express Robbery

Raleigh police hold John H. Kilpatrick of Wilmington and three African American suspects in connection with the theft of an express package from Washington to a Louisburg bank. The $1,900 parcel vanished Thursday after being routed from the treasury, with detainees claiming they found the money on the railroad track north of Raleigh.

Associated Press Raleigh N. C Po Nce John H. Kilpatrick Wilmington Treasury Department Washington Louisburg

The Clash Over Clutter: A Quiet Domestic Battle

Helen argues with her partner about keeping and discarding belongings. He accuses her of filling the space with junk while demanding items of his own be removed. She struggles to balance fairness with the emotional weight of the dispute.

Bondholders press to dismiss Frisco receivers

Speyer & Co representatives and Frederick W. Lehmann plan action to oust at least one Frisco receiver and appoint a bondholder advocate. James Speyer cancels European travel to oversee $66 million Frisco bonds amid open warfare with B F Yoakum. French investors threat to send reps as reorganization battles loom in St Louis proceedings.

Associated Press New York International Banking Speyer & Co Frederick W. Lehmann St. Louis and San Francisco Lehmann St. Louis James Speyer Europe Paris Wall Street B. F. Yoakum

Senate subcommittee to visit West Virginia coal mines

Washington May 31. The senate education and labor committee began consideration of plans for a probe into conditions in the strike zone of the West Virginia coal fields. After four days of effort the committee was finally convened and a subcommittee is expected to visit the strike district to hear from mine owners strikers and officers of the union.

Washington Senate West Virginia Senate Committee On Education and Labor Te Mifting

Birthday tribute to Mobile nonogenarian Simon Strouse

A Friday evening party at L Hammels home 404 Government street honored Simon Strouse age ninety with a cake carrying candles equal to his years The event drew congratulatory telegrams from across the country Rabbi A G Moses of Temple Shaarat Shemayim attended and spoke of Strouses life He was born May 30 1825 in Kinheim Bavaria came to the United States to New Orleans then Mobile where he has lived sixty three years He has two daughters and three sons in Mobile and remains in good health.

L. Hammel Government Street Simon Strouse Mobile Strouse A. G. Moses Temple Shaarat Shemayim Mr. Strouse Kindenheim Bavaria United States New Orleans Lily Strouse Messrs Alexander, Charles Herman Strouse

Hansen promises to quit British Isles

J Salter Hansen, American theatrical manager, faced Bow Street court on a charge of threatening English actor-manager Arthur Bourcher. Unable to post sureties, the magistrate released him on the promise to leave the British Isles that day.

Associated Press London J. Salter Hansen Bow Street Arthur Bourchier British Isles

Freia Sinking After Gale Runs Ship Aground

The Norwegian ship Freia, wrecked at Sunday Point during a 60 mile gale, was dashed to pieces overnight. Its lumber cargo spilled along the coast while Captain Olsen, his wife, and the crew were saved.

Associated Press Yarmouth N. 8 Freia Olsen

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