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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1912
Page
5
Those born on this day should avoid quick support for others schemes and weigh proposals with reason. If employed, be especially careful soon. Generosity may backfire as ill judged gifts alienate potential friends. Focus on future planning and prudent balance.
The notice covers the marriage plans of Sarah Louise Overall to Gilbert Russell Hollinger at Christ Church with a reception at 998 Government Street. Katherine Donald to serve as matron of honor. A second wedding, Hinton A. Touart to Laura Ann Marsh, took place at Magnolia Springs with vows by Father Leonard and a reception with families, then a wedding journey to New Orleans and Texas. Touart works as secretary at Lapwing Towing and Wrecking Company.
Advert claims Gold Dust cleans clothes more thoroughly with less effort. It purportedly saves half the time and spares the back, works with any water type, and softens hard water to feel like rain water.
A lecturer on feminine psychology cites George Bernard Shaw and argues a woman can win a husband in three weeks. Mrs. Robert Westford recalls meeting her husband in seven days and outlines four aids for a hypnotic charm, starting with flattering vanity and a shared sense of humor.
An item promotes a do it yourself cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup as a low cost quick remedy. It notes approval by many households in the US and Canada and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Mentions Pinex supplier and a Mobile social scene with local visitors.
An admired Mobile figure earns the blessing of a serene home life as friends celebrate his engagement in a marriage to a beloved partner.
Miss Annie Lou Rnfield, described as a bright and attractive butterfly girl, returned home Sunday from Meridian where she was the guest of Miss Mulvoy.
Miss Mildred Bobb joined her sister Miss Marjorie Bobb in Atlanta where Miss Helen McCarty hosted them for several days. They departed Thursday for Athens to enter the Lucy Cobb Institute New Orleans Picayune.
Miss Nell Hodgson of Athens Georgia married Mr Robert Winship Woodruff of Atlanta on October 17 at the bride’s home in Athens. Guests included Miss Sarah Rawson of Atlanta Miss Marjorie Bobb of New Orleans, with Miss Dorothy Hodgson as maid of honor and Mrs Frank Lipscomb Mrs Hugh Gordon as matrons. Other bridesmaids were Miss Lucile Peacock Lil Hodgson Ruth Hodgson and Laura Hutchins of Athens.
Mrs Parker to entertain Nov 2 in honor of Miss Margaret Montgomery with many social engagements planned throughout the season. The Montgomery debutante is featured among prominent society figures in New Orleans society circles.
A column discusses courting strategies advising women to groom well yet avoid overdressing during wooing. It contrasts domestic devotion with men preferring mobility, noting some men hate domestic hands on work. The piece endorses letting the man do the wooing for a longer lasting, happier match.
A brief note places a visitor in the Cres cent City with a prior stop in Mobile last year and a summer spent along the coast in light, carefree fashion noted for her butterfly demeanor.
In Birmingham Miss Jessie Rethea, popular guest of Miss Sue Lee Weir, receives praise at several planned events. Mr and Mrs Henry Crawford look forward to agreeable companionship for the coming year. Mrs Vivian Marshall is due home from Savannah where she visited relatives.
Mr and Mrs Peyton Bibb of Montgomery announce the engagement of their daughter Bessie to Sidney Garth Kimbrough of New Orleans. The wedding is set for 8:30 AM Wednesday November 6 at St John s Episcopal Church Montgomery. The bride elect comes from a prominent family and is noted for culture and charm.
Mr and Mrs H C Partridge have returned from their bridal trip and are at home with the groom's mother Mrs Thad Partridge. They plan to set up their household in a bungalow on Monterey Place.
Dudley B Selph left for Leakesville Mississippi to join Bear Creek Lumber Co. Chief Clerk F L Miller of the L and N passenger department notes. Several visitors pass through Mobile including S F Barage and wife from New Orleans at Battle House, Walter Boswell of Pittsburg touring Mobile, Mrs W B Brewton of Lucedale registered at St Andrew, William Kumlee and wife from Newport, Pa staying several days, L N Remington of North East Pa with Mrs Remington visiting Mobile county lands, Nick Virgets ex Gay Teague hotelMontgomery has arrived in Mobile joining Bienville Hotel, J L Videau and bride back from their honeymoon at Cawthon Hotel, Viola Riddle promoted to office cashier at Cawthon Hotel.
Mallory line lists Ellen Barret Ligon and daughter Margharita as home comers this week. Mrs H S Tuthill moves into the Thompson home on Washington Square. Mrs Ed Robinson and Mrs Harvey Pettus, daughters of P D Barker, were rivals in Mofile last week. Pettus plans a three month city stay, then joins her husband next month.
Mrs Dargan Ledyard Mrs Charles Hail with Mrs Triplett and Miss Trip lett travel leisurely home from New York City stopping in Washington Norfolk and Atlanta and expect to reach home midweek.
Mr and Mrs FA Metzger are being congratulated upon the arrival of a newborn child. The notice notes family joy and community well wishes for the Metzger household.
George H Clarke a prominent Birmingham consulting engineer is in the city on business noting interest in the Mobile Wear Shore traction project.
The trial of Rev. T. A. Vaughn, former superintendent of the South Carolina Odd Fellows Home, was postponed to Wednesday after he was indicted on charges of assaulting three girls and causing a criminal operation. Vaughn pleaded not guilty. Frank L. Zemp Jr. of Spartanburg was acquitted in a separate case in federal court, charged with using the mails to defraud a widow by demanding 150 dollars.
Clarence Darrow faces trial November 25 in Chicago on charges he bribed juror Robert Bain during the Mc Namara case. The indictment alleges the bribery related to Bain serving on the Mc Namara jury. In separate notes, a shooting incident in Wesson injures two bystanders during a ragtime serenade.
Elections show 448062 names on poll books the largest registration in the city's history. The king spent a few days as guest of Hon John Hubert Ward and Mrs Ward former Miss Jean Reid, with the town illuminated in his honor. Athens Bank delays payments under suspension law while Greek banks in empire vary in practice, unlike others.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved freight rate increases averaging about 25 percent on cooperage goods including butter tubs drums well buckets and kits from Chicago Memphis St Louis and other Mississippi river points to Rocky Mountain destinations. The suspension of the tariff advances was ordered vacated.
Attorney General Wickersham will deliver several campaign speeches in Ohio this week on behalf of President Taft.
Twenty persons sustained injuries in a head on collision between a passenger train and a switch engine in Galveston Texas on Oct 21. None of the injuries were serious as rescue crews moved survivors to medical aid.
In Owingsville Kentucky Circuit Judge Allie W Young issued an order to stop rioting at the Rose Run mines Bath county requiring strikers to appear in court tomorrow and surrender their arms and ordering Bath county sheriff to disarm the guards at the mines.
Lexington Kentucky October 21 state board of health experts began examining 1250 patients at the state hospital to determine if a relationship exists between hookworm and pellagra. The exams will take about two weeks.
Los Angeles dated October 21 reports Antonio Orozco 69 grandfather of Mrs. Pascual Orozco Jr and uncle to the Mexican rebel leader was believed to be fatally wounded in the ongoing conflict. Local sources provide limited confirmation as details emerge.
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