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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1913

Page

3

Society Notes Tell Of Guests And Seasonal Travel

Social items from Mobile detail Dr Sophie Laws and Miss Margaret Austill hosting at Spring Hill luncheon. Local clubs announce a farewell to summer dance on September 16 with open house for non-members. Residents return from North Carolina mountains and plan autumn trips to New York, Sewanee, and Tuscaloosa. many guests visit Biloxi and Mobile households.

Laws Sophie Laws Nova Scotia Jae Austil Spring Hill Lo Laws Mo Dillans Mobile Yacht Club North Carolina Matthew Brewster Saluda N. C Rogers Margaret Austill W. W. Croom Katherine Croom

University Guests and Local Visits Highlight Week

The list notes several visitors and locals in Mobile including U A men at Tuscaloosa and D K E B Frat House guests. Minor Friend arrives in Wilkinsburg for September with Mrs. Friend and son at the Colonial building. Hunter Duke visits Camden for a week. Marie Willison to Anniston to teach. Mrs J E Herpin and children return from Colonial Inn. The Kerns visit Battle's Wharf with T P Norville family. Helen and Ray Norville return to the eastern shore after university dance. Mrs C L Malone of Meridian arrives in Mobile to join her husband.

Georgia Stirling Mobile Kittie Belle Stirling Tatumville Miss Stirling R. H. Bolling Tuscaloosa John Randolph Bolling University of Alabama A. O. Watkins Birmingham Battles Wharf U. of A D. K Mr. Minor Friend Wilkinsburg, Pa J. E. Herpin Colonial Inn Helen Ray Norville Battle’s C. L. Malone Meridian

Constantine words explained to ease Greece France tension

Paris dispatch reports Greek minister Athos Romanos stating Greece does not intend to wound France with King Constantine’s recent remarks. He emphasizes Greece’s gratitude to France and aims to restore understanding after the king’s comment about German help in the Itaskan war.

Associated Press Paris Athos Romanos France Constantine Eydoux Greece

Secretary Lane Out Of Danger After Angina Attack

Secretary of the Interior Franklin Lane collapsed Tuesday during the California admission day parade in Oakland. Physicians say he has angina pectoris and must rest for weeks, though expected to rise within four or five days. His breakdown is blamed on overwork. The story notes an acetylene flash light invention for railroad crossing gates.

Associated Press Berkeley Cal Franklin Lane California Oakland Lane

Fortner Wins W C U Medal at Whistler Methodist

Fortner of Toulminville won the silver medal for oratory at Whistler Methodist Church. He defeated five other contestants as the Whistler delegation. Judges included Thomas B. Allman Gilbert R. Bridge and Dr. Sydney Meker. The event drew over two hundred attendees with remarks on annual W C T U contests.

J. A. ©. Fortner Toulminville Whistler Methodist Church Fortner Whistler Thomas B. Allman Gilbert R. Bridge Sydney Meker J. W. Rhinehart R. A. Hail Elna Mae McDavid Eloise McDavid Y. M. C. A. Quartette

Suffragettes threaten actions over Ulster vote issue

The Women’s Social and Political Union warned Sir Edward Carson and allies they will protest if the new Ulster constitution excludes votes for women. In a letter, they accuse leaders of forming an armed rebellion for governing without women’s consent.

Associated Press London Women's Edward Carson Ulster

Capitol Commission to Remodel Building

Capitol building commission members will meet in Governor ONeal's office to finalize renovation plans for the house and senate. Architect Frank Lockwood of Montgomery will advise on work, including new furniture, recovered floors, and other improvements to the historical rooms.

Montgomery Ala Capitol Building Commission O’neal House Senate Frank Lockwood

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad from Leadill Tenn

Nearly every woman needs a good laxative. Dr King s New Life Pills are prompt and safe and cause no pain. Mrs M C Dunlap of Leadill Tenn says they helped her troubles greatly. Get a box today. Price 25c. Recommended by Van Antwerp Drug Co Adv.

Dr. King M. C. Dunlap Leadill Tenn van Antwerp Drug Co Advy

Ex King Manuel Happy Groom Marries In Singmaringen

Ex King Manuel of Portugal wed Princess Auguste Victoria daughter of Prince William of Hohenzollern at Singmaringen castle dating to early Christian era. Attendants included the Duke of Genoa representing Italy and Prince of Wales for England. notable royals present but few reigning monarchs.

Portugal Auguste Victoria William of

Ovation for Wilson at Vaudeville Show

President Wilson attended a Washington vaudeville performance for the first time since arriving. He sat with Secretary Tumulty and Dr. Cary T. Grayson as the audience gave an enthusiastic ovation.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Dramatic Stock Company Tumulty Cary T. Grayson

Principals Named by School Board in Regular Meeting

The Citronelle committee and several teachers were named during a brief regular school board session in the Derby building. Miss Metta Thompson was named principal of the Russell school and Mrs. Francis L. Sheffield will lead Marechal. Teacher appointments include W. F. Strachan Spanish at Bartin Academy and Miss White German. Lein kofk staff also added. salary for F. E. Fisher raised to 1200.

Citronelle Derby Metta Thompson Marechal Russell School Francis L. Sheffield Leinkauf Thompson Marechal School W. F. Strachan Bartin Academy Miss White Katherine Yerger Pauline O'Rourke Carrie Wilson

Knights and Ladies of Honor Elect Supreme Officers

George D. Tait of Indianapolis was re-elected supreme protector at the Knights and Ladies of Honor annual election in Louisville. All old officers were re-elected except Supreme Treasurer George A. Byrd who declined to run after sixteen years. William G. Taylor of Indianapolis was chosen supreme treasurer.

Associated Press Louisville George D. Tait Indianapolis Supreme Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor George A. Byrd William G. Taylor

No offense line marks a real mean remark

The speaker notes that the person who prefaces harsh comments with No offense means a real insult is coming. The piece dismisses the idea of a convincing argument and ends with a call to release someone named her.

Engagement of Little Miss Fix It Cancelled

The Little Miss Fix It engagement at Lyric for matinee and night is cancelled. The company did not appear as announced and the date may be filled later in the season.

Canada Aires

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