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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1913

Page

7

Illusion in misty folds at a Charleston wedding

An article describes a Charleston society wedding with bridal party in white and green, including five maids, a ring bearer, and specific attire. Details cover bouquets, reception decor, the bride’s cake, gowns for Mrs. Black and Mrs. St. John, and plans for the couple’s New Orleans departure. It notes gifts and social standing. Also announced is the M. D. M. ball on November 21, with Sunset Orchestra and a listed committee.

Pichery Irene Dunster Marie Shaffer Margaret Taylor Viola Gaines Ella Spotswood Black R. R. Montague Belle Roberts Birmingham Charleston South Carolina

Miss Tilly Pope Invited to Saturday Card Party

Saturday at 3 30 Mrs. Ben Trigg of St. Louis visiting her mother Mrs J T McKeon will host a card party in Hamilton Club honor of Miss Tilly Pope. Mrs S M Landry entertained the Hamilton club with Mrs J W Hunter and Mrs Howell top scorers. Afternoon tea in progress.

Miss Tilly Pope Ben Trigg St. Louis J. T. McKeon Tilly Pope Hamilton Club T. K. Jackson C. T. Howell W. B. Pope S. M. Landry J. W. Hunter Howell

Auctioneers First Meeting Opens New Season

Mrs A M Bright hosted the Auctioneers first meeting of the new season choosing Monday over Wednesday for the gathering. Hostess privileges allowed the same number of guests as last year while prize choice varied from silk hose to a calendar with three menus for every day. Miss Mazie McKeon won the prize after three tables of play, and afternoon tea followed.

A. M. Bright Mazie McKeon

Mrs Bestor to Host Elwell Club Friday Afternoon

Mrs D P Bestor Jr will be host for the Elwell Club at the home of her mother Mrs J W Whiting at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon.

D. P. Bestor, Jr Elwell Club J. W. Whiting

Rehearsal Dinner for Little Leonard Wedding

The rehearsal occurred Wednesday at Government Street Presbyterian Church and guests then moved to Mrs. L. G. Leonard’s home on St. Louis Street. The table featured white and gold decor with yellow satin, crystal candelabra, and a wedding bell cake topper. Witty toasts celebrated the couple and the evening was filled with pleasure.

Government Street Presbyterian Church L. G. Leonard St. Louis Street

Euterpeans Meet Tonight at Harte Auditorium

A well planned program awaits Euterpeans at the Harte Auditorium tonight admission cards urged for all non members. Dr Howard Ryan and family are wintering in Mobile with the McKenzies, while the Farnsworths and Stewarts relocate locally. Mrs Bryder of Memphis visits her sister Mrs Colston.

Euterpean Harte Auditorium Euterpeans Howard Ryan Ryan Alis. Ryan Pittsburg Mobile T. C. McKenzie Church Street Bryder Memphis, Tenn Electra Semmes Colston

Mrs Pitman Heads to Montgomery to Start New Home

Mrs J E Pitman leaves today for Montgomery to establish a home. She is accompanied by her sister Miss Mamie McDonald.

J. E. Pitman Montgomery Mamie McDonald

My Own Beauty Secrets How To Obtain A Beautiful Figure

A compact guide outlines steps to improve posture and figure through simple routines. It emphasizes poise, balance, and body alignment to enhance appearance and confidence.

Beauty

Patrick Lennox Dead Pioneer in American Leather

Lynn Mass November 18 Patrick Lennox a pioneer in the American leather industry died here yesterday at age 865 The long feature reviews female beauty and health advice urging moderation regular exercise bathing and a balanced diet with two accompanying illustrations promoting the ideal of a slender healthy figure.

Associated Press Lynn Mass Patrick Lennox

State Sunday School Convention Set for Mobile

The next state convention of the Alabama Sunday School Association will be held in Mobile April 21 to 22, as announced by the executive committee in a meeting here Monday. State Secretary Leon G. Palmer met in the city with Chairman J. L. Cawthon, R. C. Harris, Aubrey Boyles, and W. J. Young.

Alabama Munhday School Association Mobile Leon GC. Palmer J. l. Cawthon R. C. Harris Aubrey Boyles W. J. Young

Miss Perdue Pays Fine in Killing Kendrick

Letha Perdue, 19, convicted of involuntary manslaughter for shooting Kendrick, was fined 25 dollars plus court costs totaling 74 dollars and released. The defense cited emotional insanity and unwritten law. Kendrick died months after a dispute over attention from Perdue after his first wife’s death.

Associated Press Huntington W. Va Letha. Perdue James “Kendrick Miss Perdue Kendrick Nurge Mise Perdue

Monthly Muster and Drill at the Armory

The Mobile battalion of the tonal Guard holds its regular monthly muster at the armory hall at 7:80. Companies A Mead M and the regimental band report and stand inspection under Captain EB J Grove with an inspecting officer expected at headquarters in Troy. A shoot for the Medal follows, won last month by Trumpeter Y V Pringle, then the monthly drill proceeds.

Mead M EB. J. Grove Troy Y.‘V. Pringle Mobile

Busy Beets and Longer Vacation Than a School Teach

The note compares Busy Beets to a schoolteacher job, highlighting longer vacation time and lower pay. It suggests a trade off between time off and salary.

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German Reief Hall Sunset Orchestra J. Christoferson Messrs C. Klaas G. Cassidy B. Sherman A. Bru Carl Brown F. Robertson Cc. Brombley Don Farnsworth Cawthon Hotel J. D. Wilkins South Hallett Street Will Stewart S. Hallet Street South SCONE America United States French Market Mills New Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd New Orleans DR. F. L. Tapia Anna Held Dr. Pierce PI Invalids Alo N.Y Shay Quiuhte Dana Lolaie Alted Penick & Ford, Ltd Coats Silk
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