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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1913

Page

22

Baptism Scheduled for George Aloysius Dolan at St Fare

Society note: at 3 30 the rite of baptism will be celebrated for George Aloysius Dolan at St Fare Church by Father Eaton. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dolan and will bear the names of his grandfathers Br George Maslanders and Aloysius Dolan. Godmother Miss Kate Moslander and Godfather Mr J A Moslander announced.

St Fare Church Father Eaton George Aloysius Dolan Charles Dolan Br. George Maslanders Aloysius Dolan New Orleans Maslanders Kate Moslander J. A. Moslander

Resignation of Alabama Colonial Dames President Alarms Society

A card reveals Mrs Hortense Addison Barre Batre resigns as president of the Alabama Society Colonial Dames of America due to a recent bereavement. First Vice President Mrs James Grey Thomas will preside until the February annual meeting. The society and many Alabama Dames are reluctant to accept the resignation of the long time founder and leader.

Alabama Society of the Colonial Dames of America Hortense Batre Lloyd Batre Alabama Society Colonial Dames of America Hortense Addison Barre Alabama Society James Grey Thomas Government Street Mobile Alabama Church and Franklin Streets

Card Party Honors Miss Clafton At Government Street Home

Friday evening a merry card party in honor of Miss Clafton celebrated Miss Huntle Clifton visiting hostess Maury Lyons. Four tables played. prizes went to Miss Laurine Lyons Voss for a cut glass puff box, Mrs. W. L. Ross for a silver Pen Knife, and Avalon Acon for a set of silk handkerchiefs. The home featured palms ferns and chrysanthemums with refreshments served after the games.

Clafton Huntle Clifton Maury Lyons Amelie Ladd Government Street L Laurine ‘Lyons Voss W. L. Ross Avalon Acon

Oyster Roast Luncheon at Monroe Park Off Vivid Sea View

Mrs James Smith and Mrs J Rountiee joined a Friday oyster roast at Monroe Park near Mobile Bay. The semi al fresco luncheon featured little necks oysters fish and clams with accompaniments. Governor O Neal attended along with Good Roads Convention celebrites as a band played and Mobile weather held perfect sunset over the yacht club and eastern shores.

James Smith Birmingham Monroe Park Aim Mobile Bay Yacht Club O’neal Good Roads

Notable Good Roads attendees return home from Mobile

Mr. Walter Seed of Tuscaloosa attended the Good Roads Convention in Mobile and left for home Friday night. Hon Victor Atkins and his brother in law E Bry Martin of Selma, delegates at the convention, have returned home. Julian Bartes who spoke at the Woman's Synodical in Montgomery last Wednesday is among arrivals in Mobile. Miss Mary Claire Ryan, visiting Gulf City festivities with Miss Kate Moslander, will depart tomorrow for Birmingham before continuing to Tuscaloosa.

Walter Seed Tuscaloosa Mobile Victor Atkins E. Bry Martin Selma Good Roads Julian Bartes Montgomery Mary Claire Ryan Gulf, City Kate Moslander Birmingham

Christ Child Sewing Circle Meeting at McGill Institute

An important gathering of the Christ Child Sewing Circle is scheduled at McGill Institute on Tuesday at 10 30 a m. The notice invites members to attend and participate in planned activities.

Christ Child Sewing Club Christ Child Sewing Circle McGill Institute

Prominent Tennessee Figures Return From Convention

Mrs C B Bryan eminent D A of Tennessee and U D C of prominence returns from New Orleans after the U C Convention and will spend 16 days in Mobile with sister Mrs Ira Semmes Colston. Ruth Kyle heads Belize journey while Ruth Kyle leaves for Honduras for winter. Ashbel Hubbard and Mrs Price Williams plan return from Iloilo coast to New York City then Mobile.

C. B. Bryan D. A Tennessee New Orleans Mobile Ira Semmes Colston Raphael Ruth Kyle Belize Honduras Ashbel Hubbard Price Williams Iloilo New York City

Broad Street Baraca Class Holds Sunday Devotional

The Baraca class of the Broad Street hodist Sunday school held their devotional meeting on a Sunday morning. Members gathered for prayer and reflection before activities for the day.

Broad Street

Faith of Mrs Eddy Explained in Mobile Lecture

Mobile readers heard Virgil C Strick ler CC S speak on Christian Science at a More lecture presented by Charles D Henderson The talk outlined the churchs healing claims and the belief that illness stems from mental error cured by spiritual truth.

Church of Christ Mobile Virgil C. Strickler CC. S Mother Church Boston Charles D. Henderson the Christ Christian Science Church Church of Christ Scientist Mass Virgil O. Strickler Strickler Christian Science

Faith Class Held After Dismissal Meeting

Faith class was taught by H. EK Paimes. After dismissal a social meeting chaired by J. E. McCord drew eighteen visitors and strong class representation. Refreshments followed and an invitation was extended for the next gathering. Attending members included C. O. Lawrence H. A. Winter Thomas Wallace C. M. Foften Eugene Summers J. W. Crary W. H. McEachern C. B. Kruse O. C. Kyle M. B. Roberts C. L. Palmes and J. B. McCord.

H. EK. Paimes J. E. McCord C. O. Lawrence H. A. Winter Thomas Wallace C. M. Foften Eugene Summers J. W. Crary W. H. McEachern C. B. Kruse O. C. Kyle M. B. Roberts C. L. Palmes J. B. McCord

St Joseph’s Thanksgiving Dance Planned at Hall

The St Josephs Catholic Association will hold a Thanksgiving dance at their hall located at 67 North Bayou Street on Tuesday evening November 25 at 8 o clock. Tickets are required for admission.

St. Joseph’s St. Joseph's Catholic Association North Bayou Street

Magdalena F. Cook to wed William Bolling in 1913 ceremony

Mrs. Celestine Cook announces the marriage of her daughter Magdalena F. to Mr. William Bolling. The wedding is set for Wednesday November 26 in the year 1913 at eight thirty past noon.

Bolling Cook Celestine Cook Magdalena F. To William FE. Bolling

Go On Sad Mission To Attend Niece’s Funeral

Mrs R H Puckett with two daughters and two nephews left the city Monday night to attend the funeral of her niece and their cousin Mrs Annetta Agatta More in Pascagoula Mississippi Tuesday at 2 30 pm. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.

R. H. Puckett M. A. Cieutat J. T. Alzarev Emanuel Carbet Tapia Annetta Agatta More Pascagoula Miss Greenwood Cemetery

Goulds Spend Weekend at Battle's Wharf on Eastern Shore

Mr and Mrs Robert S Gould visit their eastern shore summer place at Battle s Wharf for a weekend. Mrs Gould and daughter Varina return from New Orleans where they attended the U D C Convention.

Robert S. Gould Battle's Wharf

Dance for Mr. Yancey of Mobile in Birmingham

A social dance honored Mr. Charles R. Yancey of Mobile at the Buntyn home 1814 Lyons avenue West End on a Thursday night. Guests enjoyed dancing and music with refreshments served after a floral decorated dining room display. Attendees included Misses Clarabell er, Ethel Johnson, Lillian Schott.

Yancey Mobile Birmingham Ala G. J. Buntyn Lyons Avenue West End Charles R. Yancey Clarabeller Ethel Johnson Lillian Schott

A Fashionable Fur Coat and a Gown Fully Described By Olivette

Olivette details a Paris inspired gown in velour frappe and suggests durable fabrics like duveryn broadcloth crepe de chine or velveteen in prairie green. The ensemble features a velvet bodice with long sleeves a white net yoke and a brown faille tunic with a minaret style basque. A knee length tunic skirt and a seal and marten coat with optional imitation fur completes the look suitable for street or evening wear.

Olivette Paris Prairies

Residents stay at Florence Hotel in Birmingham visit

George Miller and George Schottgen with Joe Prom, Bb. J. Shepard, and several local couples including the Buntyns Godsey Buntyns and Skinner are stopping at the Florence Hotel in Birmingham during their visit.

Mischianza at Christ Church by Junior Auxiliary

The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church plans an entertainment titled The Mischianza on December 4. The event compares Ye Olde Days with 20th century customs and supports North Carolina mountaineers. A rehearsal meeting is scheduled for Monday in the chapter house.

Christ Church Philadelphia Lord Howe North Carolina

Children’s Story Hour Delights Local Youth

Mrs. Alvin Levy and Miss Leila Ainshaugh read Half Clock Three Bears Toinette and the Elves and Snow White for children. Intermission featured singing of American songs led by Miss Garnett and Mrs. Violet Gaines. Katherine Sage supervised the event.

Alvin Levy Leila Ainshaugh Three Bears Toinette Snow White

Important DAR Chapter Meeting Announced at Battle House

A top board meeting of the Mobile Chapter D A R is set for Monday at 3 o clock in Parlor C with a general session to follow at 3 30 in the same room New membership candidates will be voted on and other important matters will be discussed.

Mobile Battle House

Mrs Story's Busy Autumn Highlights National DAR Work

Mrs William Cummings Story president general of the D A R travels widely in her autumn schedule promoting the society's activities. The article notes her New York City roots and widespread engagement in DAR projects across the United States.

Devotion to Office Guides D A R Leaders Across Nation

The article profiles Mrs. Story, president general of the D A R, praising her sacred trust in office and conciliatory leadership. It lists a travel route through multiple cities for her program of work and notes tensions within the organization over parliamentary clashes and patriotic sisterhood. It also mentions a Battle of Princeton celebration by Mobile Chapter D A R with a breakfast at the Battle House in the Tapestry room on January 3.

Bound Brook N. J Columbus Cleveland Toledo Canton Keokuk Iowa Kansas City Lexington Sedalia Chicago Quincy Knoxville Iénn Watertown Nova Scotia Boston Mass Charlotte N. C Hartford William Cummings Princeton D. AR Battle House

Christmas Market Returns by Christchurch Ladies

The annual December Christmas market brings gifts for sale and a famed market dinner. Dolls in various prices, including Alabama rag dolls by Mrs. Smith of Roanoke, Alabama, will be showcased in Mobile.

Ladies of Christchurch Alabama

Tackey Party At St. Matthew's Parish Hall

The St. Matthew's parish prepares a tackey party for Thanksgiving Eve at the parish hall. The hall is decorated in purple and white for a family reunion of parish families and Mobilian friends.

St. Matthew’s St. Matthew’s Parish St. Matthew's Parish Hall

Mobile hosts highly praised Alabama Good Roads Convention

The Alabama Good Roads Association session in Mobile drew strong praise from secretary J A Rountree and attendees. Officials cited hospitable treatment and solid attendance, with business leader Don Farnsworth noting the event surpassed recent conventions in Montgomery and Birmingham despite those cities hosting concurrent fairs.

Mobile Alabama Good Roads Association J. Ala Rountree Don Farnsworth Chamber of Commerce Montgomery Birmingham

Birthday Surprise for Miss Minnie Jenkins 18th

Miss Minnie Jenkins celebrated her 18th birthday Thursday at 255 N Lawrence St with friends. Games music refreshments followed and guests included Misses Josie Gussie Annie Rogers Gussie Arata Maggie Orr Ethel Dwyer Dora Farnell Aggie Delhomme Helen Curtain Lulu Farrell May Rohrman Minnie May Lillian Jenkins Charles Barter Lud Walter Ludwigsen Harold Pistole ack Agee Fred Scott Frank Lauer Ambert Bertolotti Willie Hedge John Brann Chrissie King Willie Jenkins Mrs W Rogers Mrs Mollie King Luther Jenkins Master Luther Jenkins Mr and Mrs J L Jenkins.

Minnie Jenkins N. Lawrence Street Miss Jenkins Josie Gussie Annie Rogers Gussie Arata Maggie Orr Ethel Dwyer Dora Farnell Aglie Delhomme Helen Curtain Lulu Farrell May Rohrman Minnie May Lillian Jenkins Charles Barter Lud Walter Ludwigsen Harold Pistole Ack Agee Fred Scott Frank Lauer Ambert Bertolotti Willie Hedge John Brann Chrissie King Willie Jenkins W. Rogers Mollie King Luther Jenkins J. L. Jenkins

Mysterious Thanksgiving Maskers hold second anniversary ball

The Mysterious Thanksgiving Maskers celebrate their second anniversary with a ball on Wednesday November 26 1913 at 830 pm in German Relief Hall. Drago’s orchestra provides the music and friends anticipate a delightful time.

Drago Friends of the Society

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