Social notes parade guests and travels across Alabama
Mrs W G Ward leaves for Los Angeles to spend winter with relatives. Mrs Theodore Shonts heads to Daphne with a winter home, after visiting Mrs Greenwood Ligon. Mrs Tom Boone Jr attends sister Warley’s wedding in Houston. Mr and Mrs N R Morris to visit Birmingham, Mobile and Florida after arrival from Birmingham. Mrs Morris returns from New York. Mrs Theresa Evans, Miss Louise Howard and Miss Vivian Howard back from Tuscaloosa Tulane Alabama game trip and dinner at McLester hotel hosted by Edwin Beckwith et al. Mrs Julia Gaither expected home from Mobile. Curt Philip returns from Beatrice Alabama. J W Wood charters the pleasure boat Chas E Cessna for a moonlight Mobile River trip with a 20 piece band and large crowd. parade from Dauphin and Conception to Dauphin Street at 8 pm.
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W. G. Ward
Los Angeles
Cal
Theodore Shonts
Daphne
Greenwood Ligon
Tom Boone, Jr
Houston
Texas
Miss Warley
N. R. Morris
Birmingham
Mobile
Eral
Florida
Morris
New York
Theresa Evans
Louise Howard
Vivian Howard
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
McLester Hotel
Edwin Beckwith
John Foscue
Harry Burns
Holland Huntington
Birmingham News
Julia Gaither
Laurel Enterprise
Curt Pieliip
W. R. McPherson
Beatrice
Ala
J W. Wood
Chas. E. Cessna
Bluff
Dauphin
Conception
Dauphin Street
Postal Receipts of October Show Slight Rise Against 1913
The Mobile post office reports October receipts of 19 056 39 dollars, up from 18 487 61 in October 1913. A Scribal fee of 568 78 appears in the returns.
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Scobamn
Nurses in the War Women Aid Wounded and Work at Home
The article highlights Red Cross nurses tending the wounded in Europe and women replacing men in farms coal mines and other labor. It extols maternal strength and endorses Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a health aid for women and mothers, claiming it restores health and relieves maternity pains.
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Red Cross
Europe
Dr. Pierce
Where is my heart in love's quiet maze
A fragmentary verse piece cites a question of a heart hidden by a woman's hair and a longing to recall it. It names Marion Foster Gilmore and quotes Joubert Holmes and Bossuet as epigraphs, ending with a reflection on virtue and success.
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Marion Foster Gilmore
Joubert
Holmes
Bossnet
Enjoyable Day at Gulf City Club House on Dog River
A congenial party spent Thursday at the Gulf City Club House on Dog River enjoying fishing, bridge, and dancing after a delicious dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Monaghan, Mr and Mrs Robert Weinacker, Mr and Mrs Leo Dahlheimer, Mr and Mrs A L Downey, Miss Katherine Hughes, Mr John Dacovich, and Mr J T Hughes.
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Dog River
Gulf City
John Monaghan
Robert Weinacker
Leo Dahlheimer
A L. Downey
Katherine Hughes
John Dacovich
J. T. Hughes
Knights of Columbus Host Moonlit Boat Ride Dance
The Knights of Columbus entertained with a boat ride and dance on the Cessna under ideal moonlit river conditions. A fine orchestra provided music while many young members danced. a large crowd enjoyed the event with numerous chaperons and a respected organizing committee.
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Knights of Columbus
Mobile River
Pensacola
T. P. Norville
T. A. Yeend
Mat Mahomer
E. G. Dreaper
John A. Hughes
M. A. McDermott
James K. Glennon
James King
M. J. Vickers
George J. Sullivan
T. T. Palmer
B. J. Eckenrode
T. J. Potter
A. Neely
John Nelson
N. L. Vickers
Leo Ollinger
John T. Toomey
Numa Boulet
L. Rittlemeyer
R. T. Cow
Musical Evening for St. Marys Choir
St Marys choir members enjoyed a Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs F J Washichek after rehearsal. The hosts hosted a piano and vocal program with music lovers and served tempting refreshments before guests departed.
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St. Mary's Choir
F. J. Washichek
Whistler High School Honors Principal Fisher with Silver Chest
Pupils at Whistler High School surprised principal F. E. Fisher with a silver chest as a gesture of appreciation after noon recess on Thursday. The article notes his marriage occurred during a prior period, adding a personal milestone to the tribute.
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F. E. Fisher
F. BE. Fisher
Whistler High School
Fisher
Notice for timely society column contributions
The Item requires society column contributions to reach the office by 12 o'clock for daily editions and by 1 p m Saturday for the Sunday edition.
Presentation for Popular Principal Ends With Music
Pupils seized a chance to show affection for the popular young principal. Mr. Fisher accepted the heartfelt gift. Mrs. Alvarez and Miss Leone Ballweg organized a musical program with several classes taking part, delivered in excellent fashion.
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Fisher
Alvarez
Leone Ballweg
Fourth Birthday Celebration For Eulale Pauline Gilmore
A small crowd gathered Tuesday afternoon for a party honoring four year old Eulale Pauline Gilmore. Guests included Blazell Charlson Nettie Charlson Euramae Cowart Claudie Cowart Winston Cowart Marion Gillis Roy Gilmore Otis Gilmore Earl Gilmore Dorothy Lafargue and the hostess. A large birthday cake with four candles and treats of chocolate cake fruit and candies were served as games continued into the afternoon.
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Eulale
Pauline Gilmore
Blazell
Nettie Charlson
Euramae
Claudie
Winston Cowart
Marion Gillis
Roy
Otis
Earl Gilmore
Dorothy Lafargue
Gambill Meighan Card Announces Wedding in Birmingham
Mr and Mrs Joseph Matthew Meighan announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Cathryne to Mr Lawson Elvy Gambill on Wednesday November fourth nineteen hundred fourteen in Birmingham Alabama.
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Joseph Matthew Meighan
Mary Cathryne
Lawson Elvy Gambill
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham News
Dinner for Miss Goodbrad and Party At Inge Home
A refined Thursday dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs Marion Inge on Government Street honored Miss Nannie Goodbrad and Mr Frank Adams. Yellow chrysanthemums and red accents set an elegant table with blue satin gown and pink lace details on the honoree. Guests included Miss Margaret Goodbrad Adrian Taylor and others. a hearts game followed with prizes of cut glass and correspondence cards.
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Nannie Goodbrad
Marion Inge
Miss Goodbrad
Frank Adams
Inge
Government Street
Redmond
Adams
Margaret Goodbrad
Adrian Taylor
Harry Childers
Harry Hardy Smith
Miss Rush
Mary Knight Rush
Anna Will Mangum
Rome
Marie’Kemp
Selma
Margaret Horn
Earl Floyd
F. B.clements
Dorgan
Rush
Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at German Relief Hall
The twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. August Konstanzer was celebrated Thursday evening with over one hundred friends at German Relief Hall. The couple welcomed guests with their daughter Lillie and son Hoffman, along with their brother and sister Mr. and Mrs. Engle. Mrs. Konstanzer wore silver gray gown, dancing followed by supper. Pastor Hennig of the Lutheran church conducted a ceremonial tribute.
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August Konstanzer
Mother's Club Meeting at Settlement Home
The Mother's Club of the Settlement Home held its regular weekly meeting Thursday afternoon. Miss Jeter, deaconess, gave a Bible lesson from Solomon 2 15 focusing on the stated moral. Twenty-five members attended and the visiting committee reported eight visits. Light refreshments were served and attendees enjoyed an hour of pleasant social intercourse.
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Mother's Club
Jeter
Luncheon and Heart Party for Miss Rush
A Friday luncheon and heart party honored Miss Lucille Rush on her approaching nuptials. Mrs. Sidney Dorgan hosted at Mrs. F B Clements house in Fle Claire, with pink and white decor, a three course meal, and pink Killarney roses as the centerpiece. Rose boxes of bonbons served as souvenirs.
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Miss Rush
Lucille Rush
Sidney Dorgan
Killarney
Miss Irene Langhorne Gibson Debutante of New York Scene
Debutante Irene Langhorne Gibson, daughter of Mrs Charles Dana Gibson, will be introduced at a December 3 Ritz-Carlton dance in New York. The event highlights Richmond society circles as Mrs Gibson’s Virginia lineage is noted by the Richmond Virginian. Montgomery Journal also reports local movements including families and visitors in the city.
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Miss Gibson
New York
Richmond
Ritz-Carlton
Charles Dana Gibson
Irene Langhorne Gibson
Gibson
Irene Langhorne
Col. C. D. Langhorne
Albemarle County
Virginia
Montgomery Journal
An Appetizing Nutritious Dinner for 10 Cents
An old advertisement promotes Faust Spaghetti as a cheap nutritious meal. It suggests cooking a 10c package with ripe tomatoes and powdered cheese, claiming high gluten content and meal value. It urges repeated use weekly and offers a free recipe book from Maull Bros in St. Louis Missouri.
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Ghetti
Maull Bros
St. Louis
Missouri
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C.J. Gayfer & Co
W. CC. Green
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Willie Snowden
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Miss Gates
Miss Sisson
Hempstead Bentley
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KODAK
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Kodak Dept
Mobile, Ala
Dreamland
Geo. B. Gardner
May Lawson Musical
Comedio Mantiene Priges
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