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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1913

Page

18

Women at Congress Share Vision of a Jesus Land

Report of a recent interdenominational study session in Mobile focusing on "Churches and Opportunity" with Mrs Newsom leading. Devotional by Mrs Dumas, musical interlude by Mrs 8 S Mobile soprano, and reflections on welcoming immigrants. Announced next meeting set for November 3 at 4 pm.

America Newsom Dumas Vaughan Fowler Mobile Jesus United States T Street Miss Owen

Children’s Story Hour Charms Chil dren at Harte Auditorium

The Chil dren's Story Hour opened at 4 pm in Harte Auditorium with America led by Mrs Claud Grayson. Miss Natalie Simmonson acted as storyteller for the first half hour, praised for her long involvement and promising more. Mrs Gielow presented stories with pictures, while Dr Planck assisted kindly.

Harte Auditorium America Hildren Claud Grayson Natalie Simmonson Simonson

Elwell Bridge Club Opens With Mrs Adams This Friday

The Elwell Bridge Club holds its first meeting with Mrs B F Adams on Friday at 3 PM. A Thursday Evening Dancing Class begins this week with Miss Annie Lou Rafield offering private lessons from 7 9 and then group dancing. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 11 o clock in the Bush Auditorium at the First Baptist Church with a solar program and a vocal solo by Mrs Ch Burkett.

Elwell Bridge Club The B. F. Adams Annie Lou Rafield Woman's Missionary Society Bush Audi First Baptist Church Ch Burkett

Sewing Party for Miss Duffey Before Her Wedding

Miss Louise Ollinger will host a Thursday morning sewing party honoring Miss Margaret Duffey. Guests are invited for a social chat and to celebrate Duffey ahead of her upcoming wedding next week.

Louise Ollinger Margaret Duffe Miss Duffey

Linen Shower for Miss Duffey in Houston

Lee Wilson of Houston visits her parents Cap and Mrs E D Peppers. Friday at 3 o clock a linen shower is held in honor of Miss Duffey, a recent addition to the community.

Lee Wilson Houston Tex Cap E. D. Peppers Miss Duffey

Hosiery Shower Hosted for Miss Duffy

Nannie Dunham will host a hosiery shower Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock in honor of Miss Duffy, a bride of next week.

Nannie Dunham Miss Duffy

Meeting Called by Detention Home Board Monday at Eleven

A called meeting of the board members of the Detention Home is scheduled for Monday at 11 o clock in Parlor C. The purpose is to make final arrangements for Wesarding tag day. A. C. Bromberg of Atlanta is visiting the mother, Mrs. M. A.

Hagers

Mobile visitors honor local historical figures in Alabama tour

Adolph Boldt of Houston chamber of commerce joined a Mobile party including A B Kennedy and W T Sheehan to visit Father Ryan and Admiral Semmes graves and the home of Augusta Evans Wilson. The group toured the Catholic cemetery at Ryan's burial site and Ashland Place, praising Mobile’s literary and naval heritage.

Southern Commercial Congress Mobile Commerce Adolph Boldt Chamber of Commerce Houston Texas Boldt Father Ryan Admiral Semmes Augustua Evans Wilson A. B. Kennedy Business Men's League of Montgomery Wm. T Sheehan The Montgomery Advertiser A. L. Thatcher New Orleans Associated Press Leon Schwarz Ryan Jemmies Ashland Place Wilson Mr. Boldt

St Josephs Dance Night At No 67 North Bayou Street

St Josephs Catholic Association announces an informal dance on Wednesday evening November 5 at 9 oclock in their hall at No 67 North Bayou street. Admission will be by ticket only.

St. Joseph's Catholic Association North Bayou Street

Trio of Misses Return from Selma Teamer Trip

Miss Anita Prime Annie and Rosa Glass returned from a teamer trip to Selma enjoying the outing very delightfully.

Anita Prime Annie Rosa Glass Selma

All Saints Day Observed By Mobile Faithful

Mobile’s Catholic population held All Saints Day services across churches with early masses and a solemn high mass. Pilgrims visited Catholic Cemetery where graves were flowered. All Souls Day observances announced for Monday. The piece discusses the festival’s origins and its spread through Catholic and Anglican worlds.

Mobile Episcopal Church John Chryostom Phocas Bonice IV Augustus Our Lady of All Martyrs Petar T the Redeemer

Saved Thirteen Lives Due a Medal Carnegie Inquiry

New York November 1 The Carnegie Corporation now investigates Charles F Lentino who in 1908 saved thirteen lives in a Mulberry street fire and was to receive 2000 dollars he claims never to have gotten F M Wilmot manager of the Carnegie hero commission at Pittsburg says he does not recall the Lentino case and there may be a mistake

New York Carnegie Corporation Charles F. Lentino Mulberry Street Lentino F. M. Wilmot Carnegie Hero Commission Pittsburg Lenting

American Art Work for Frisco Exposition

Charles Francis Browne of Chicago will head the American art section at the San Francisco Exposition. He and Alexis Jean Fournier sketch in the Seine valley and Browne argues Americans abroad lack authentic national atmosphere. Trask, the art director, awaits a London visit before dinners with the American association. Principal organizers include Cinch and Walter Griffin.

Paris Charles Francis Browne Chicago Valley of the Seine Alexis Jean Fournier East Aurora Browne America Mr. Browne San Francisco Exposition San Francisco Europe arri\l Jed Trask Trask London American Association Cinc Walter Griffin

Marriage License Issued to Moses Jinkins and Polly Spicer

A marriage license was issued by probate court on Saturday afternoon to Moses Jinkins and Polly Spicer.

Moses Jinkins Polly Spicer

Festival observance spreads beyond lands and saints

The text notes how the observance of a festival spread rapidly to other lands and, from November 1, became a tribute to all saints known and unknown. It speaks of a later feast of obitation and payee Catholics and Episcopalians, indicating broad observance across denominations.

Governor May Employ Special State Counsel Questioned

Judge Gaston Gunter heard mandamus proceedings by Daniel W. Troy against the state auditor over legality of all state fees for special counsel in the present administration except railroad rate cases totaling forty one thousand dollars. The constitutionality of a recent act authorizing gubernatorial hire of special counsel is the main issue. the case is expected to be appealed to the supreme court.

Montgomery Gaston Gunter Daniel W. Troy Supreme Court

Effort 10 Seeks Ouster of Atlantic Coast Line

Montgomery Ala Nov 1 A petition in the Montgomery circuit court by Daniel W Troy and R B Byins special counsel for the state seeks to oust the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad from Alabama for alleged tax violations and misstatements on domestic versus foreign status The petition claims the road has not paid franchise taxes for 1911 1912 or 1913 and has resisted foreign tax but acted as a foreign corporation in practice Judge Pearson will set the case for trial on his return to Montgomery

Montgomery Ala Montgomery Circuit Daniel W. Troy R. B. Byins Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Alabama Pearson

Goforth Acquitted of Murder Charge in Altoona Case

Willie Goforth was acquitted in the murder and robbery of Nicholas Ghentzen, a German miner killed in Altoona in 1911. The case drew International News Service coverage from Gadsden Alabama.

Minnesota defeats Wisconsin to clinch conference title

Minnesota downed Wisconsin 21 to 3 as Coach Williams' team dominated on both sides. McKern powered the Gophers with repeated long gains while Shaughnessy and Bellows contributed in the line, and Wisconsin's only score came on a drop kick near the nine yard line.

Bellows

May's New River Steamer in Trade

The light draft river steamer Charles May built by Captain Charles L. May near Mobile is class-inspected and prepared for river service. Named after his father, the 16 inch draft craft will run Mobile to Columbus and Demopolis via the Little Bigbee, with electric lights and a first class outfit.

Charles May City Charles L. May Captain May West Bend Ala R. L. May May Lumber Company Mobile Columbus Little Bigbee May’s Landing Demopolis

Which Woman Old or New Lecture By Lydia Sterling

Miss Lydia Sterling of Philadelphia will lecture on Wednesday afternoon November 1 at 3 30 on Which Woman the Old or the New and on Thursday morning at 10 will give a recital from the Taming of the Shrew at the Academy of Visitation An invitation is extended through Miss Helen G Holbrook to all Visitation alumnae members.

Lydia Sterling, Flinthan Philadelphia Academy of Visitation Helen G. Holbrook Visitation

Senator Luke Lea Buys Nashville Democrat

Senator Luke Lea arrives from Washington and official confirms he has purchased the Nashville Democrat effective after tomorrow. Lea already owns the Nashville American Tennessean and now holds both papers in Tennessee.

Luke Lea Nashville Democrat

Doctor Dickson Moves Office to Van Antwerp Building

Doctor Dickson has relocated his practice to the 10th floor of the Van Antwerp Building, signaling a new address for patients and consultations.

van Antwerp

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