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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1912
Page
8
Society members relocate to Lex by and Bay Minette while friends bid farewell. Many travel from Mobile to New York Atlantic City and Philadelphia for visits. others plan moves to Birmingham Spring Hill and West Point. Local families host guests including Hendersons, Hagan, and Cairns as Rev. J. W. Phillips returns from vacation.
Mrs. R. L. Maupin and her daughter Mrs. C. B. Shawhan depart Great Falls Montana where they were hosted by Mrs. Maupin’s daughters Mrs. Gordon and Mrs.
The notice lists Gowan Ferguson schedules a home test on Thursday with trips to Kansas City and St Louis. Mrs Shawhan makes a special Kansas City trip to Kellerstr o s White Orpington farm. Other items mention Martha Rogers and Catherine Croom recovering health and Mrs Goulon’s extended stay in Los Angeles with John A Fox family building a bungalow and the Petronivitch women’s return from Little River.
Mr and Mrs T Wright and their small child have returned home after a vacation in Wisconsin.
Young heir Vincent Astor and a Mobile party sail home aboard the Lusitania and Mauretania after a European tour. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Lowenstein Leopold, and others visiting relatives in Frankfort and Louisville. Several Mobile residents describe summer visits and homecomings, with trips to Montrose and Washington.
Mobile readers learn of residents returning from visits to Week's Bay Battle's Wharf and Baldwin County plus Meridian honors for Tom McKenzie and Glen McKenzie remaining in Meridian. Other items include a New Orleans wedding of Miss Marie Holly Philibert and Mr. Robert Sturdivant Browning, and birthday celebrations for Mme. Joseph Henschel.
An old advertisement for Seifert Goower Furniture Company touts a range from the finest goods to the cheapest options. The slogan From the Finest That's Made to the Cheapest That's Good appears twice, signaling a broad inventory and bargain emphasis.
The groom presented signet pins to attendants. Out of town guests toasted the newly married pair during the reception. Green and white decor featured at the punchbowl hosted by Miss Irma Philpott and Miss Gladys Lau donn. After a gulf coast visit, Mr. and Mrs. Browning plan to reside in Selma Alabama.
Mr Jordon Burrage of Creola slipped and fell from a work building injuring his nose and serious wounds. He was taken to Mobile for treatment after heavy bleeding nearly endangered his life but is now improving and hopes to be out soon. Miss Hubbard stays with Mrs H P Lewis and is popular with the younger set. Mrs T Rogers and her young son Lebaron have returned home after time in Mobile.
A nostalgic exhortation promotes Syrup of Figs as a kinder remedy for upset children. It contrasts castor oil and calomel with a gentle bowel cleansing action, claiming quick relief from fretfulness, stomach issues, and poor appetite, and advising to seek the genuine product.
The column lists residents traveling and visiting, including Miss Corenne Miller and Mrs. N. Faith, plus Mrs. I. Beasley returning from the Gulf. It recounts school changes with Pennsylvania abolishing public schools, awaiting October first opening in the Pennsylvania school building, and calls for board action on schooling equity. It mentions Cupid’s visit with L Rathburn bringing home his Tennessee bride, guests Smellett and George of Adrian, and travels of Allen White to Binghamton. It highlights Earl Thaxton’s prize potato harvest and his ongoing home building while Wright Station’s land and future pecan and orange planting plans unfold.
Miss Psther Peterson returns to Mobile after three weeks with her parents. Sheriff Tom Mansfield was in Mobile on business last week. Mr W Dowdle’s new Beverly Road home will soon be finished. The Christian Endeavor group organized with about fifteen members led by F Fouts president and Foutz secretary. Mrs Frank Foutz returned from a two month Ohio visit. Gulfport lawyer Mr Ross was here on business, Mrs Higgins of Irvington visited Mrs A L Parks. Mr and Mrs Gilbert spent Wednesday and Thursday in Mobile.
Dr Lolus Wilson Miss Foster and the Win n family were weekend guests of Dr and Mrs Cobb. Nicol and relatives visited for several days. Perez siblings stayed with Mrs George Widney. Margaret Widney hosted Myrtle Moore and Inez Jacobs. Various others visited friends including the Stoll and Case House families and Miss Callaghan.
In town last week several families and guests were noted leaving after stays at Battle's Hotel and local homes. Mr and Mrs William Kerns entertained at home visits with Captain and Mrs T P Norville hosting, while Mr and Mrs Peter Hutchinson, Mr and Mrs Joe Berojohn, and others were confirmed as returning home.
Merrill residents report visits from relatives and friends including Dr R C Elery of Bexley and O L Harvey of Norris. Elmer Breland, 16, died after a shooting Saturday night. doctors could not save him. Visitors also include O Smith from Mobile and Leonard Adams with Knox Ball from Lucedale.
An old time ad promises quick relief from indigestion sour stomach gas and belching with Brown's Digestit tablets. One dose calms fermentation aids digestion restores comfort and is claimed safe for children. Money back if not satisfied. Van Drug Store.
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