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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1914
Page
6
The Moore home hosted Willie Maude Moore for a fifth birthday celebration. Flowers brightened the rooms, games entertained the guests, and a collation of ice cream cake and candy followed before a cinema outing at the Empire Theatre.
Festive attire dominated the cotton ball with Miss Marie Hermann and Miss Eula Walsh among the prettiest debutantes in gowns of sea green net and salmon pink cotton marquisette. Mr Rubel’s cotton ball costume drew special note while Mrs Wilson and Miss Irwin Fearn wore striking gowns. Numerous young guests appeared in lace, voile, and velvet ensembles, all praised in The Item’s social column.
At the Mobile cotton ball, numerous couples and individuals display clever dress and coordination. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cochrane, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Bester Jr., Mrs. A. W. Brooks, and many others from Birmingham, New Orleans, and local society. The event highlights creative use of cotton goods and social prestige.
The Birmingham News reports Miss Mary Meighan of Mobile will wed Lawson Gambill on Wednesday November 4 in a quiet home ceremony. She recently recovered from a severe illness and has asked friends to postpone celebrations until after the wedding.
Birmingham sponsors and maids prepare to travel to Mobile for the U C V and U C V reunion sessions Thursday through Saturday. Camp Hardee and Camp Wilcox will be represented with appointed sponsors and maids including Miss Milner and her team, and Miss Susie Belle Smith as sponsor for Camp Wilcox.
Mrs Alexander Hamilton Byrd invites to the marriage of her daughter Evelyn to Warren Redwood Christian on Wednesday November 11 at 6 o clock at St Stephen s Episcopal Church Eutaw Alabama The groom is a prominent Mobile businessman second son of E W Christian from a noted Mobile family The bride comes from the Byrd family of Mutaw Alabama and is highly admired in Mobile social circles The wedding is expected to be a prominent social event in November with many Mobilians attending.
A Futurist Ball with a double mask format is in the works by two prominent members of the young society set. Prizes will be awarded for the most clever costumes and the event is planned for the Battle House in early November amid great anticipation.
Mrs Joseph Matthews Meighan announces the engagement of Mary Catheryne Meighan to Elzy Gambill. The wedding is planned for November 4 at the bride’s parents home in Norwood.
Birmingham society notes highlight Miss Meighan making many friends in Mobile during visits with her brother Mr. Joe Meighan who attended Spring Hill College. She is described as a lovely girl and popular with Birmingham's young social set.
Chicago reports a 1915 style bulletin from the Fashion Art League of America urging washable cotton petticoats and broader skirts to boost cotton use amid wartime shortages. The circular skirt, pleats, and gores are discussed to achieve a smooth hip line with hem flare, adaptable to fabric like chiffons and nets.
Miss Edna Manning the debutante of Mobile will return home this week after two pleasant weeks visiting friends in New York and Baltimore where she once attended Notre Dame College. En route she visited Montgomery and missed the cotton ball due to her absence.
A dramatic entertainment and dance for Grace Chapel at St John's chapter house on Monday evening October 26 1914 at 8 o'clock. Admission is 25 cents.
Mrs. Augusta Schwarz died Monday at her home 505 Church Street after a very brief illness. Born in Breslau Germany July 21 1848 she came to America in the 1860s and Mobile in 1865. She leaves seven sons and three daughters and was active in Jewish congregations and charity in Mobile. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the family residence.
More than 700 people rode the steamer Cessna on afternoon and evening voyages up Mobile river Sunday, the largest single day turnout since the boat began operating in Mobile several weeks ago.
The British expeditionary force endured ceaseless combat from August 23 to September 25, retreating from Mons to the Seine then to the Aisne. Field Marshal Sir John French details offensives near Paris, crossing the Aisne amid heavy German losses and the first phase of the Battle of the Aisne.
At 1 o clock I met General Joffre at headquarters. He described directing the Fifth French army to advance on the Somme to halt the German pursuit and agreed to a short retirement toward the Compiegne Soissons line while staying within a day’s march. The report notes Joffre’s need to adjust tactics day by day as German plans evolve.
The Mobile column notes Joseph Spiegelberg of Greenwood Booking Agency Atlanta stopped in Mobile with Dreamland attractions. Pat Cassidy of Glander Brass Mfg Cleveland visits for business and friends. Notary James H. Hutchinson filed his bond in probate court. George L. O'Brien and wife visit from South Bend at the Battle House, with other travelers from Jackson Tennessee, State Line Mississippi, and Washington Maryland in Mobile for short stays.
Public hearings opened before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the Eastern railroads bid for higher freight rates due to wartime costs. All commissioners except ill Chairman Harlan attended. Daniel E. Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio opened for the roads, arguing urgent needs.
President Wilson urged the House to promptly pass the Lever bill establishing cotton warehouses, saying success of loans to cotton planters depends on it. The Senate has already approved the measure, the only relief proposal he has endorsed. He called crop restriction for next year a state question.
Rebels seize Cape Haitien in an orderly entry. American marines land from harbor warships as the Zamore government evacuates on the Pacifique. The northern coast rebel victory at Limonade forced retreat toward Grand Riviere and Cape Haitien.
The interstate commerce commission blamed the train order system for the Kansas City Southern Railway wreck near Tiptonford Missouri on August 5. Thirty three people were killed and thirty eight injured in the head on collision.
Jamestown reporting Hugo Bedient said he signed with the Buffalo Federals for two seasons after being released by the Boston Red Sox due to poor form this past season.
Halifax reports mounting protests following the seizure of the American tank steamer Brindilla by the British auxiliary cruiser Caronia and brought into port. The ship, previously the German Washington, was suspected of contraband and may face an admiralty court review on registry issues. David T. Warden of Standard Oil said he awaits board authorization before pursuing a complaint in Washington.
A New York office letter praised Southern cotton prospects and urged buying locally to aid the crop. Royal Baking Powder reps will store bases and cooperate with designated cities to distribute purchases, aiming to support Southern markets without loss. Detroit Steel also accepts one bale per order over $500 for Fenestra windows as part payment.
New York Oct 19 Canada sent a fleet of thirty two transports carrying troops to England. The convoy passed 350 miles from the Thames on Oct 10 with the Lapland and Zee tland among ships. Transports were converted liners and merchantmen flanked by battleships and torpedo boat destroyers.
Hon. Thomas H. Smith presides as Gaines St. John vs Jules Martinere et al. and multiple docket items proceed with decrees pro confesso or testimony orders. Cases include motions to set aside decrees, receiver’s reports, and petitions for removal of disabilities with affidavits.
General Julio Argentino Roca former president of Argentina is reported dead in Buenos Aires on October 19.
Recommend rubbing Vicks Vap-O-Rub on throat and chest to loosen phlegm and ease breathing. One bedtime application under a warm cover is suggested as preventive. Claims faster relief than internal medicines for airway inflammations from head colds to pneumonia with jar prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
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