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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1912

Page

5

Wedding of George Kenneth Donald and Christobel Hempstead

Society notes recount the August wedding at Christchurch of George Kenneth Donald and Christobel Hempstead at 9 PM with a ceremony led by Rector G. Richards. The couple, united after a summer courtship by Point Clear, will travel to Paris and Rome before their West Point-bound future. guests, attire, and lavish details of the ceremony and reception are described along with a roundup of local acquaintances and postnuptial visits.

George Kenneth Donald Hristobel Hempstead Christchurch Point Clear

A Woman's Observations by Edna K. Wooley

A woman recalls past snobbery toward women who did their own housework. She notes how finances and social pressure forced servants, remembers hiding chores, and now advocates self sufficiency and pride in running a home as a genuine, honest choice.

Amobil Hazoh Father

Samose Promises Plump Flesh for Thin Folks

Doctor Howard Co promotes Samose as a tissue forming food that builds flesh and boosts health, claiming quick weight gain and vitality. The firm offers refunds if weight gain fails, with G. Van Antwerp Sons Drug Co as Mobile agent. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. C W Tompkins departing for a long vacation to Nashville and Springfield.

Dr. Howard Co Samose G. van Antwerp Sons Drug Co Mobile

Too Early Marriages Blamed for Downfall in Texas Murders

A. L. Watson, confessing to the murder of his wife in Flannigan Texas and another man in Metcalf Louisiana, blames early marriages for his downfall. He says his wife was 17 at marriage and that Mrs Eva Bailey was young when wed. He cites religious shifts and family struggles as factors, while expressing lingering affection for Mrs Bailey.

Shreveport A. L. Watson Flannigan Tex C. C. Bailey Metcalf Eva Bailey Lanie Champion Watson Macon County Alabama Steele St. Clair County Hughes’ Springs Texas Christian Church Linden

Little Miss Herndon's Arrival Blesses Herndon Home

The article notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robin Herndon with a poetic tribute. It mentions Mr and Mrs H G Donald on Church Street and Mr and Mrs Harry McDonnell of Foley spending September at Battle's Wharf seashore home. Corinne Kirkbride, former Mobile Carnival queen, is referenced as a royal comparison.

Miss Dowdell Opelika Louisiana James .O. Smith St. Anthony Street Mrs Harry McDonnell Foley Battle's Wharf Miss Herndon Robin Herndon Corinne Kirkbride

Price Family Enjoys Sea Cliff Visit After Nashville Trip

Mrs. H. M. Price and Miss Lucia Price of Sea Cliff spent pleasant September days at their home. They recently returned from Nashville Tennessee where they were guests of Mrs. W. R. Bringhurst, formerly Miss Annie Taurie Price.

H. M. Price Lucia Price Sea Cliff Nashville Tenn W. R. Bringhurst Annie Taurie Price

Globe Circulator Mr Telfair Hodgson Visited in New York

Mr Telfair Hodgson arrives in New York as a guest of relatives after an extensive voyage around the world via Arabia the Mediterranean Paris London and other stops. He has a large circle of friends and admirers.

Telfair Hodgson New York Globe Arabia Mediterranean Paris London

Watching cattle disease shape in Europe raises alert

Washington officials monitor the cattle foot and mouth outbreak in England and Europe. Customs authorities cooperate with agricultural officials to guard against its introduction into the United States.

Washington Bureau of Animal Industry England Europe

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve: Famous early home remedy

What We Never Forget mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a trusted cure from our early home life for burns boils scalds sores skin eruptions cuts sprains and bruises. Forty years of cures prove its merit and it remains unrivaled for piles corns or cold sores sold for 26 cents at druggists.

Wreck on Nickel Plate Train at Egan Road Injures Many

East bound Nickel Plate passenger No. 6 derailed at Egan road near Erie Pa when spreading rail caused the crash. Twenty eight injured, no fatalities. Locomotive cleared danger, tender and cars left tracks. train carried a large silver cargo and a carload of Chinese passengers. Detectives rushed to guard silver as wrecking crews cleared debris. On board were W H Coniff president, W J Watterson superintendent, and Dunston of Fort Wayne and Western.

Eriz Nickle Plate Egan Road Erie W. H. Coniff W. J. Watterson President Dunston Fort Wayne and Western Railroad

Mr. King's New Discovery Promises Home Cough Cure

Many driven from homes by lung diseases seek climate shifts, but the text promotes Mr. King's New Discovery as a safe at home remedy. It claims quick relief for throat and lung troubles including coughs colds grip croup and whooping cough with trial bottles and guaranteed druggist availability.

Mr. King

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