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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1913

Page

17

Halloween Party At Elizabeth's Hosts Delightful Feast

An All Hallowe en party featured lanterns, autumn leaves and witch themed decor. Games included apple catching with strings from the library and a witch race. Grace won a large doll. Bessie Robinson received an ornate book. Elizabeth's guests included Katherine Hubbard and Grace Webb among others. wedding and reception to follow.

Grace Bessie Robinson Webb Elizabeth Katherine Hubbard Agnes Webb Caroline Acree Grace Webb Janette Leatherburg Emily Cook Margaret Pugh Corinne Leatherburg Katherine Suyons Vivian Kelly Martha Syson Irma Unruh Rebe Cowan Marie Murphy Barbara Blacksher

Griffin Guests Entertain In Mobile Visit

Mrs. C L Griffin hosted a Wednesday evening gathering in Mobile honoring Mr Griffin. Mrs S G Griffin of Pensacola attended during a brief stay. The home featured pink roses and ferns with potted plants. guests enjoyed games conversations and religious discussions followed by refreshments served by young ladies.

C. L. Griffin Wedda

Engagement Announced for Margaret Rose McCafferty

Mr and Mrs J T McCafferty announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Rose to Mr Joseph Edward Nar The wedding is planned for the evening of November 12 at 5 o clock in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mrs T J Bender will host a linen shower for Miss McCafferty at 15 South Reed Avenue on Wednesday night.

J. T. McCafferty Mar-garet Rose Joseph Edward Nar Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception T. J. Bender Miss McCafferty South Reed Avenue Robert Jackson Price Reba. Mae Joseph F. Harris Alice Newton Mobile W. A. Harris New Orleans

Mobile society notices and YWCA events highlighted

A forthcoming marriage between Reba Mae Price and Joseph F Harris is announced with attendance by Miss Alice Newton and W A Harris. The YWCA in Mobile previews a recital by Miss Nona Duffee, praises her Chicago studies, and describes World Week of Prayer plans and Bible classes led by Rev A G Richards with several committee meetings set for the week.

Young Women’s Christian Association National Board South Central Field A.G. Richards Jesus Richards

Miss Anne Morgan Deters Aigrette Ban With Peacock Feather Gaffe

Miss Anne Morgan arrives from Europe with Miss Elsie De Wolff and surprises U S customs by identifying her hat feather as a simple peacock plume. She reveals aigrettes are barred and explains the feather originated as a French liner invention.

New York Europe Elsie de Wolff Anne Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan Miss Morgan Gover Aigrette Uncle Sam United States Elsie de Wolfe

All Day Party Honors Mrs Virgil Finch In Brewton

Mrs. George O Harold hosted an all day party on Evergreen Street in Brewton Alabama in honor of Mrs. Virgil Finch of Nashville Tennessee. Guests enjoyed sewing a three course dinner and games of forty two with refreshments. Attending were Mrs George Miller Mrs C R Rankin Mrs B Sawyer Mason Foshes Mrs B Fitch D P Lisles S Y Padgett John Fuller from Arlington Texas Virgil Finch Rochelle Larkin and others. Also noted were visits by Mrs R P Wills and son from Scottsboro and Auburn visitors for the L S A football game.

George O. Harold Virgil Finch Nashville Harold Mesdames George Miller C. R. Rankin C. B. Sawyer Mason Foshes C. B. Fitch D. P. Lisles Y. Padgett John Fuller Arlington Texas Rochelle Larkin Wiley A Downing Montgomery R. P. Wills Scottsboro J. W. Adkisson Messie Jonathan Jamie Basil Lovelace Emmet Brooks Auburn Troy C. P. Holman Hill's Infirmary C. F. Rankin A. L. Rankin Andalusia Mobile C. R. Miller B. M. Lovelace O. F. Luttrell A. M. Gordon Annie Will Mangum A. V. Lovelace James M. Davidson L. A. Brooks H. Newton W. R. Larkin Joe Larkin A. Douglas N. R. Leigh, Sr Rey. North

Lawyers Never Go On Strike Amid Other Misfortunes

A brief item notes lawyers do not strike and mentions several other unspecified misfortunes affecting the profession and community.

Woman Noted For Taste Not Funds In Fashion Choices

A woman is often praised for her refined style, yet critics say her frugality drives the modest wardrobe rather than true discretion. Her restraint highlights how she avoids extravagant dress due to limited means.

Local residents host visitors during weekend gatherings

Crichton Alabama and nearby towns report a number of residents hosting friends and relatives. Visitors include Miss Annie Mae Boylston and Porter of Springfield, Dr. G F Miller of River Junction, Mrs. Strickland’s guests at Spring Hill Avenue, and Miss Lillie Simmons returning to her school at Tanner after a weekend at home.

Misa Virginia Fiechas Goula Mia Fiechas Hyland Avenue Annie Mae Boylston Porter Springfield G. F Miller River Jumaia Strickland Spring Hill Avenue C. E. Miller Mobile Verna Mildred Manefield Prichard Ala Sunderland J. B. Strickland Randolph Avenue Fos J. W. Allman Edward Gisard Lane W. D. Hamilton Lillie Simmons Tanners J. B. Trotter Esther Goff Williams Old Shell Road Old Shell Road, _ Mrs. Goode John C. M. Dunn Park Place Gastonburg Ira Porter Edwin Suggeville Sallie Simmons Stringfellows Mobile Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. C. L. Griffin Harris-Price R. P. Pope Rolf Seeberg Margaret Southerland Brewton, Ala Columbia Ice Cream Co Crichton Adam Glass & 0 Royal Street Willis Willis & Percy Dauphin Street
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