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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1914
Page
6
A poem by Harold M. Durant depicts a sly thief who robs without being seen. The narrator notes the thief’s playful craft and the irony of being robbed by charm while the speaker waits for a share of the mischief.
A collection of quotes about fresh starts and optimism, noting how each morning brings happiness and love from God, attributed to Susan Coolidge and Henry van Dyke.
The first of several Wednesday weddings occurs at the Dixon home as Miss Marie Louise Dixon marries Dr. Michael Jones Lingo in a palm and white themed ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Fountain Florida after visiting Allfort Florida for Thanksgiving with Dr. Lingo’s brother.
Former Tammany Hall leader Richard Croker, 71 and a widower, plans a secret wedding at St Agnes Church in New York next Thursday morning. Rumors tie his bride to Beulah Benton Edmonson, a Cherokee descendant who denied comment as speculation swirls. If plans hold, Croker and his bride will then depart for Florida.
Thanksgiving day stirs school spirit as younger readers note games and sponsors amid family traditions. The piece hints at community roles and holiday enthusiasm shaping youth involvement in football festivities.
Prominent young attendees pack the Vineyard and Battle House for supper dances. Names include Edna Manning, C B Wright, Edna Finch, John Baumhauer, Mabel Goode, Ben Campbell, Mattie Hickey, Thompson, Numea Baquie, Bell, Helen Norville, Jim Buck, Marie Clifton, Cecil Walkley, and many more. A large Terpsichore party also gathers at the Battle House with pairs such as Helen Terrill and George Izard, Annie Provost and Frank Courtney, Mabel Hartwell and Henry Bethea, and others.
Knights of Columbus hosts an informal dance at the Knights Hall on Thanksgiving evening at 8:30 p m in honor of Spring Hill and Marion teams. Tickets from W S Gass Peyton Norville Leo Ollinger and J E Toomey. Floor committee includes Norville Vickers Nelson Cowley Rittlemeyer Ollinger Allen Fermier Lavretta Gaas.
A testimonial touts Dr Swan's Liver and Kidney Remedy as restoring vitality by stimulating the liver kidneys and digestion. It claims relief from dyspepsia bilious ness and kidney trouble and urges readers to buy a 50 cent bottle from a druggist.
Miss Minnie Louise Weinbach became the bride of Eugene Raymond Auter in a Wednesday afternoon ceremony at the Lauber residence. Rev H N Hennig officiated as friends and relatives gathered among palms, white roses, and chrysanthemums. The couple left for New Orleans after the nuptials and will reside at 50 South Jackson Street upon return.
Mobile debutante Miss Gabriella Barret arrives Monday as a guest of Miss Kate Alley in Montgomery. She will attend the Beauvoir German on Monday evening and is among the admired visiting girls following Miss Ligon's wedding.
New York, Nov 24. Mrs Stephen B Ayres former president of the Women s National Democratic League appeals for funds to aid poor New Yorkers hit by war induced business depression. She cites ten thousand families evicted monthly one hundred thousand hungry schoolchildren and thousands of mothers with only their last crusts for their children.
Fanny oversleeps after a lavish dinner with Crandall on Christmas Eve then hurries to the barbershop. She reflects on Crandall’s wealth and her own restraint at the wine offer as she longs for a call from Nellie Benson. The morning brings a lonely day at the Cairo with no plans and a hopeful yet uncertain anticipation.
The 1914 letter from Queen Mary at York Cottage expresses warm thanks to Mrs. Walter H. Page for Christmas gifts sent by American children to English and continental children aboard the Jason, the Santa Claus ship. She asks the envoy to convey gratitude to all contributors and to the parents of recipients.
Fanny, low on money, accepts Nellie’s plan to dine and see a show with two roommates. At night Mr Hall gives her a five dollar Christmas gift from the firm, a gesture she fears may reflect Crandall’s influence rather than personal regard.
New York November 25 Governor John B Slaton of Georgia discusses refunding an issue of state bonds He notes the option to sell them or loan for twelve to eighteen months and says bankers advise waiting until after January 15 when money matters may be easier to arrange
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