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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1913

Page

5

Social Realm Notes On Roosevelts And London Social Life

A column surveys social scenes with Mrs. Astor and Queen Mary interactions, then mocks the social splashes of the era and a London luncheon club that prizes independent spirit. It mentions Roosevelt praises and chooses to skipped duchess progress, plus social notices for Bethel Auxiliary and Chautauqua Circle events. It covers the Harris wedding and local bridal showers with attendees and plans.

Mrs. Astor Prithee Queen Mary England

Marriage Vows of Miss Mattie Earle and Mr. Thomas Howell

Miss Mattie Octavia Earle and Mr. Thomas Orr Howell will wed this evening at St. Francis Street Methodist Church with Rev. McGehee officiating. Miss Gertrude Shugrue attends, brother W H Earle gives the bride away, and Rainey Elwood is best man. The reception follows at the Serdas home, then a bridal trip to Washington and Buffalo before settling at 300 Beauregard Street. Out of town guest Miss Loretta Earle attends.

Mattie Octavia Earle Thomas Orr Howell C. ‘McGehee St. Francis Street Methodist Church Gertrude Shugrue W. H. ‘Arle Rainey Elwood Joseph M. Serda Washington Buffalo Beauregard Street Loretta Earle

Informal Dance by St Josephs Catholic Association

A social dance will be held this evening at 8 o clock in the association hall. St Josephs Catholic Association invites members and guests to attend the informal event.

St. Joseph's Catholic Association

Wedding of Miss Octavia Canavello and William Sheehan

A Monday morning ceremony at St. Josephs Church united Miss Octavia Canavello and Mr. William Joseph Sheehan of New Orleans. The service featured Lohengrin’s march, white crepe de chine attire, and a reception at the bride’s home before the couple departed for Chicago en route to making New Orleans their home.

St. Joseph's Church Octavia Canavello Chas. Canavello William Joseph Sheehan New Orleans Lohengrin Frances Parker Arthur H. Maloney George McAvoy Margaret Sullivan Daniel O'Neil Father Salladin

Wedding Invitations Issued for Miriam Beuler St John

Mr and Mrs Samuel Black issue invitations for the marriage of their daughter Miriam Beuler to Thomas Gaines St John. The ceremony is Monday November seventeenth at nine o clock at All Saints Episcopal Church Mobile Alabama.

St. John-Black Samuel Black Miriam Beuler Thomas Gaines St. John All Saints’ Episcopal Church Mobile Alabama

Dunnell Libby Daughter to Marry Lafayette Garner in El Reno

Mobile friends report the marriage invitation of Ella Libby to Lafayette Avera Garner set for the evening of November 5 1913 at 8 o clock Christchurch El Reno. Reception at 8:30 to 10:30 p m at the home and their residence begins December first in El Reno. Garner is known in Mobile for his work with the Mobile Electric Co. and his return to manage their El Reno office.

Mobile Mack Dunnell Libby Ella Lafayette Avera Garner Christchurch el Reno

Miss Augusta Pincus Bride-To-Be Luncheon Held

Miss Lena Metzger hosted a luncheon for friends in the Colonial Room of the Cawthon on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in honor of Miss Augusta Pincus who is to be married next week.

Augusta Pincus Lena Metzger Cawthon

Birthday double celebration for Captain Syd ney Dorgan and Sydney Hargrove

A five year old boy Sydney Hargrove shared a birthday with his grandfather Captain Syd ney Dorgan. A family dinner for sixteen at the Dorgan home followed the anniversary with white chrysanthemum decorations and a five lighted pink birthday cake for the honoree.

Sydney Hargrove Harry Hargrove Sydney A. Dorgan Sydney

Dinner at the Cawthon for New Orleans guest Mrs Williams

Mr and Mrs George H Dacovich hosted a dinner at the Cawthon for their house guest Mrs Charlies A Williams of New Orleans The pleasant day and fine roads made the auto ride memorable Mrs Williams returned home yesterday.

George H. Dacovich Cawthon Charlies A. Willams New Orleans Williams

Novelty Shower for Bride Miss Reba Price

Miss Alice Ewton hosts a novelty shower for bride to be Reba Mae Price with ink and white decor, ferns and cosmos. Guests bring friendship novelties, a pink crepe basket carried by Thelma Stone and Gladys Eaton, then a flower contest won by Roy Jones and Araline Mobley. A luncheon followed in the dining room. Local visitor Mrs. James Springfield of Chattanooga visits Cushman and Smith.

Alice Ewton Reba Mae Price Little Thelma Stone Gladys Eaton Roy Jones Araline Mobley Friberg L. L. Stone E. J. Ewton Miss Price Agnes Smith Josephine Araline Mobely

Captain of Esperanza Liable to Heavy Fine

In Havana on November 5 the immigration commissioner informed the sanitation department that the Esperanza’s captain violated the law by letting the Dias party land without inspection. The penalty specified is 500 dollars for each violation.

Esperanza Associated Press Havana Immigration Menocal Department of Sanitation Dias

Better Time Coming for Them in Mary Danforth Tale

Mrs Danforth frets over Marys broken engagement as night with Bert Fletcher approaches. Mary defends herself saying she will marry only if it brings freedom, while both seek mutual support and a brighter future in a tense scene of awaiting visitors.

Fletcher Mr. Fletcher Mary Mrs. Danforth Tee Culelse Gordon Craig

Fire destroys plant and oil warehouse on Delaware River

Philadelphia reports a large fire at the J Lenhardt paper works and Indian Refining Company oil warehouse on the riverfront. The blaze injures several firemen as crews battle the flames into the evening. Details are incomplete in the fragments.

Associated Press Philadelphia J. Lenhardt Indian Refining Company Delaware River Ina

Accused Slayer Hanged From Telegraph Pole in Wewoka

John Cud jo an African American man accused of killing Deputy Sheriff John Dennis was captured by a posse in Wewoka Oklahoma and hanged from a telephone pole in front of the county courthouse as the mob dispersed after firing bullets into his body. The report notes the mob action followed his capture and transport to town and describes the chaotic events surrounding the incident.

Associated Press Wewoka Okio John Cudjo John Dennis

Bank Robbery Arrest Restores Stolen Cash in Mount Vernon

Masked bandits looted 4425 from Jefferson State Bank in Mount Vernon Illinois. One robber captured, money recovered. other suspect fled. Bank officials report no serious injuries as police pursue the remaining robber.

Mount Vernon Ills Fromferson State Bank Toberg

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Mr. Barnes Roosevelt London Nashville Bethel Auxiliary Chautauqua Circle H. H. Duffee T. J. Bender Margaret McCafferty South Reed Avenue Howell-Earle Sheehan-Canavello Violet * Asquith Sirs Harry Hargrove Pat Byrne Thomas F. B. Watkins Corinne Roberts D. R. Barbee F. B. Clements Harry Jones Gretchen Sherman Dorgan Miss Violet Asquith Edinburgh Scotland Miss Asquith Dauphin Street Vier Gur Ondirrece Store Manish Yeend Potter CO Captain Sydney Dorgan Sterling Willis Percy Mrs. Dacovich Our City James Springfield Chattanooga, Tenn W. H. Cushman B. W. Smith Church Street Norfolk Jack Frost Rom Sto Slayer FAUST Maull Bros St. Louis, Mo
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