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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-02-22
EASY Marriage.

Marriage by contract is an exceeding.
ly simple process. The two persons de-
sirous of being welded go to lawyer
to have the contract drawn up or OBJ
city clerk. Then they appear before
notary public, justice of the peace o.
any other official holding the necessary
legal authority and acknowledge this
contract. That is all there is to it. I'm
der the laws of New York they ars
legally married, as though they hal
gone through a solemn ceremony in a
big cathedral.
The policy of the lawmakers of New
York has long been that of making
marriage as easy as possible. The rest
of the country, however, is beginning
to suspect that what is needed is more
carefulness in this respect. Marriage
by contract. if extensively practiced,
seems bound to bring results not at all
desirable. There is nothing in the mere
signing of an agreement to comport
with the seriousness of marriage. 1t
makes bigamy, miscegenation and the
marriage of those who are under the
legal age easy. Instead of tending to
lessen the number of divorces the con
tract system undoubtedly has the eff
feet of increasing matrimonial shir
wrecks. 1t removes checks to injud
cious wedlock.
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TIMBER LAND NOTICE.
Uni Led States Land Office,
Waterville, Washington,

Uni Led States Land Office,
Waterville, Washington,
Oct. 2, 1906
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the Act of Congress of
June 3, 1873, entitled IAN Act for the Sale of
Timber Lands in the States of California Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory as
extended to all the Public Land States by Act
OF August a, 1899,
Alice Kelly
of Leavenworth, County of Chelan, State OF
Washington, has this day filed in this office her
sworn statement No, 695, for the purchase of
the Ell neL of sec No. l8 in twp No. % ~, r
No. 10, e W M, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber stone than for agricultural purposes
and to establish her claim to said land before
j. e. Shore, U. S. Commissioner at his office at
Leavenworth, Wash, on Friday, the 18th day
of March, 1907.
She names as witnesses: Israel Traslk Chas.
Il. Northrup F. M. Lapp and w. l.. Davis all
of Leavenworth, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office ON or before said 18th day of
March, 1907
Jan 4-Mar8 W. F. HAYNES, Register.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-02-22

Anyway an open winter is bound to
"cut some Ice in the proportions OF
our cold storage bills next summer.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-02-22

Brander Matthews claims that LOCI
people have signed an agreement te
use the simplified spelling. About two
thirds of the bunch probably never
could spell "kist," "tung," thru" and
so on any other way. a great deal of
individual taste will continue to assert
itself in spelling, yet the return to the
single standard will please the Josh
Billings school of writer's. whose in
dustry has been passing through a
crisis.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-02-22

At club dinner given in New York
recently to Editor McKelway of the
Brooklyn Eagle the speakers appeared
unanimous on the proposition that he
Is the foremost journalist in Greater
New York. AS he flourishes in the
annexed district, it looks as though the
old metropolis needed new brains as
well as new territory to make it really
and truly great.
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FINAL PROOF NOTICE.

Department of Interior
Land office at Waterville, Wash.
Dec. 80 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make five year final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
j. E. Shore, U. S Commissioner at his office
at Leayenworth, Wash on March ID, 1907 viz:
Charles E. Dewitt, who made homestead entry
No. 4034, for lots and and se4 nwA and swI4
neL sec g twp "a n, r 10 e. w. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
Alonzo c. Jones Frank Dorm, John Sullivan,
and Sylvester G. Huddle all of Cashmere,
Wash. w. f.. HAYNES.
+. M. Register.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-02-22

OF course every sensible member of
the house of representatives would
rather take $1,000 himself than tempt
his constituents to send another man to
collect $500 after December, 1909.
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RELOCATION

Sec. 8. The relocation of forfeited
or abandoned quartz or lode claims
shall only be made by sinking new
discovery shaft and fixing new bounda-
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seventy five who are behind would pay
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-14

rents have considerably advanced. The old Moulthrop brick yard in the suburbs, which has ben shut down for nearly q decade, has ben thoroughly overhauled and put in operation with a daily ca pacity of 400O0 per day. The plant will employ 40 men with a monthly pay roll that will closely approximate $10000.
 An expert thief has been getting in his work in this section with remarkable success, and has greatly annoyed the cit izens. Farmers in sections near the city lost several valuable mules last fall, and although dilligent search was instituted up to this time no clue to the animals or thief has been gained. It has very recent ly developed that Fitzhugh Lee, a promi- nent citizen of this city, has lost five valuable cows from his pasture in the suburbs, and although every effort has been eXerted for the past month to locate them no trace has been found MT. Lee feels sure they have been stolen Citi- zens are fast becoming indignant over the state of affairs and will institute an even more vigorous effort to bring the guilty parties to justice.
 Rev. pr. Johnson, of Macon, Ga, has begun q series of revival meetings at the Methodist church in Georgetown, Ga., and will be assisted in the work by Rev. II. T. Johnson of this city.
 E. J. Searcey, of this city, has received a telegram announcing the death of his ssternlaw in Graceville, Fla
 Citizens of Midway and James will en- joy a picnic near there Saturday. A score or more of young people from this city will join them. A gala day is an- ticipated.
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CULLMAN.

Cullman, April -(Special)-Mr and Mrs. Griffith spent Thursday with Blr- mingham friends
 Mrs. NJ. A. Patterson of Falkville is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Leroy McEn- tire.
 c. M. Fisher of Nashville spent Thurs day ill Cullman.
 Mrs. Alice Hill of Ellwood. Ill., is the guest of her niece, Mrs. J. Bascomb Brown.
 Miss May Cobb of Bangor visited Gull man friends this week.
 Crawford Johnson of Birmingham spent Thursday the guest of MT. and Mrs. Horace Aeree.
 Miss Kate Slender is the guest of her sister. Miss Mary.
 w. l. Kinney and daughter. Marie of Birmingham, visited Cullman relatives this week
 Henry Heidelberg is spending some time with his brother, George Heidelberg in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Sarah Depew and Miss Lydia De- pew attended the State Sunday school convention in Birmingham Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Miss Caroline Schlosser is visiting Bir- mingham friends.
 Mrs. &. M. Lovelady spent Tuesday in Birmingham.
 John K. Messersmth Of Philadelphia is visiting his parents in Cullman.
 The Rev. and Mrs. P. w. McGlawn and Miss Rosa Terrell attended the Sunday school convention in Birmingham.
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. H. Turnbull of De- troit Mich, are spending several weeks at the Lange house.
 J. R. Griffin and L. A. Leafy visited Birmingham this week.
 Miss Ireen Clark was the guest of Hanceville friends Tuesday.
 J. T. Bogue. express agent at Garden City. visited relatives here this week.
 Mrs. John A. Shannon Is spending several days in Birmingham the guest of Mrs. F. B. Yielding.
 Mrs J. I. Armstrong visited relatives in Blount Springs this week.
 A bazaar for the benefit of the new Catholic church is being held by the ladies of that church at the Catholic school
 Miss Odena Clark and John B. flag german were married at the home of the bride in this place Tuesday. They will make their home in Hanceville
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to be the most elegant ever given in the city on q similar occasion. 1t was a Japanese party and the color scheme used throughout was pink. The electric lights were shaded with pink which subdued the brilliantly lighted home one of the most attractive and hospitable in the city.
 The game indulged in by the young folks was "A Study in Geography" :" which was quite a puzzle" indeed. Miss Celestine Martin of Florence was the win ner of the first prize and little Miss Dora Sasslter got the consolation.
 As | result of q vote for the prettiest girl in the bnnch the fair honorce was ihe winner of the prize, which she pre- sented to her little companion, Miss Dor othy Harris, who received the next great est number of votes. The prize was a real Japanese silk handkerchief. The game prizes were pair of Japanese slip pers, the consolation q box of Japanese stationery. After the game a three course luncheon was served The dining room was decorated in pink flowers. The table had handsome cut glass vase filled with beautiful pink roses, with a small Japanese umbrella in the center. On each end of the table a pink cake. the one in front of the honoree having fourteen pink candles on it. The place cards were of Japanese effect. It was a most enjoyable affair for the young misses who are fol- lowing the pace set by their elders.
 On Wednesday. the 17th, Miss Rosemary Machtolff of this city and MT. William J. Gusmus of Florence will be united in marriage. The ceremony will he perform ed in St. Josephs Catholic church.
 Miss Mabel Spurance entertained the Girls club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Martin (nee Miss Mabel RaidelD was the prize winner in the game
 The New Century club met with Mrs Richard J. Thurmond Thursday after noon.
 MT. and Mrs Martin have returned from their bridal trip, and are with Mrs Mar tins parents, Mr and Mrs Raidell.
 Miss Mary Wilhoyte has returned home after a visit to her sister, Miss Temple Tutwiler, in Middlesboro, Ky
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy of the Tri-Cities held a very pleas ant meeting recently in this city. Mem bers from the Florence chapter and Tus- cumbia chapter were guests of the Mill dred Lee chapter of this city, Mrs. J. N. Thompson, state president, was pres- ent.
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THE DECATURS.

Decatur, April 13.-( -(Specal) Miss J. F.. Gardner of Huntsville is the guest of Mrs. Kate Walker.
 Mrs. Virginia McKelvy visited in Trim it.r the past week
 MT. and Mrs. Petway Roberts of Oak Ridge, are visiting here.
 Miss Onah Pritchard of Thomasville is visiting here.
 Mrs. D. c. Almon has returned from a visit to Huntsville.
 Miss Suzanne Nelson of Pulaski, Tenn, is visiting here.
 Mir. and Mrs ". Baker of EIilsboro are visiting here
 Mrs. T. l.. Baker has returned from an extended visit to Florida.
 Miss Bertha Slater is visiting in Selma. Mrs. Robert II. Wolcott has returned from a visit to Huntsville.
 Miss Lillie Blum of Pine Bluff, Ark, is the guest of Miss Stella Falk.
 Mrs. w. c. Preston is visiting in Bir- mingham
 Mrs J. B. Sherrill of Falkville visited here the past week.
 Miss Annie Glover is visiting in Roswell, N M.
 Mrs w. R. Smith entertained the Card club Friday. Miss Nelson of Pulaski, Tenn. was the guest of honor.
 Mrs James E.. Penney entertained the W. c. T. r. on Thursday at her charm ing home in West Decatur.
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GADSDEN.

Gadsden, April 13.-(Special )-Mrs. S. C. Gentry is the guest of Miss Rose Rags dale in Chattanooga
 Robert Loveman of Dalton Ga, is the guest of his brother. Louis Loveman. on Turrentine avenue
 Mrs. Rathburn and Mrs. Nottingham. who have been the guests of Mrs. c. $. Ward, have returned to their homes in Chattanooga
 M. l.. Foster has gone to Fort Worth, rex, to accompany Mrs. Foster home from visit to relatives in that city.
 Mrs. John D. Dunlap has returned from a visit to relatives at San Antoine. Tex.
 Mrs w. l.. Echols and Mrs. F. w. Bel lenger have returned from a visit in friends in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Edward Moss has returned from a visit to relatives in Guntersvile.
 Paul Stevenson has returned to the Uni Versity of Alabama after visiting his mother and brother for several days.
 A. H Quinn. president of the Quinn Furnace company, was the guest of friends recently.
 Miss Bessie Blair, who has achieved remarkable success as teacher of music in the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. is the guest of Mrs. M. M. Hughes. on Forest avenue.
 --iss Fannie May Baker complimented Miss Ruby Baugh with linen shower at her pretty homo on Walnut street Thursday evening.
 Mir and Mrs. T. G. Bush will reside with MT. and Mrs c. E. Foster on Chest nut street on their removal to this city from Birmingham.
 MT. E. G. Cole of Birmingham was a visitor among friends here Thursday
 Mrs. M. M. Hughes gave an informal reception Tuesday evening at her home on Forest avenue in compliment to her guest. Miss Bessie Blair, of the Cincin- nati Conservatory of Music
 Mrs. Charles l.. Gum entertained the Wednesday Card club al her home on the corner of Ninth and Chestnut streets on Wednesday evening.
 Miss Maud Strplin, who has been the guest of her brother. Prof. w. F. Strplin. on Turrentine avenue, has returned to her home at Ashland
 Miss Ruby Jett has returned from a visit to her grandmother at Anniston.
 Mrs. w. M. Meeks has gone to Gulf port to visit her brother, who is quite ill
 Miss Florence McMullen has gone to Knoxville. Tenn, to visit friends.
 Mrs. Fetch Midgeley has gone Co Bir- mingham to visit relatives.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Pope have returned to Atlanta. having been called to this city by the death of MT. Pope's mother.
 Mrs. Jessie Dean Smith has returned from a visit to relatives in Jacksonville.
 Miss Mabel Fordyce. who has been the guest of Mrs. l.. w. Jackson, has re- turned to her home at Anniston.
 Prof. l. w. Hill has returned from the Southern Educational conference at Pine hurst x. C.
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ing at S:30 o'clock in Memphis, Tenn, the home of the bride. Alfred M. O'Neal, Jr., of this city, cousin of the groom, was his best man. Mrs. c. M. Watson, his moth or. and Miss Annie w. O'Neal attended the marriage from this city. MT. and Mrs. Erskine left after the ceremony for Asheville, N. C.. where they will spend their honeymoon.
 Mrs. Kate Adams Keller is in Mont somery this week visiting her daughter. Miss Mildred Keller, who is a member of the faculty of the Highland Park school.
 Miss Ella Perry has returned from Gadsden, where she was maid of honor at the wedding of her friend, Miss May Standifer
 Mrs. Browder of Louisville Ky, is wis iting her son, NJ c. Browder.
 Mrs. J. J. Douglass and Mrs. Staten are visiting friends in Birmingham. Ala.
 Miss Van Buskirk is visiting her broth CT. Vim. G. Van Buskirk, in Birmingham this week.
 Mrs. J. A. Rogers is visiting in Selma, Ala.
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ANNISTON.

Anniston April 13-(Special )-Inter- estng to her many friends in Anniston
 is the announcement of the engagement of Miss Harriet High of Atlanta to MT. Tolman Taylor Williams, the wedding to l take place Tuesday. April 30. Since her debut last year, Miss High has been one l of the most popular young women in the south. Only the intimate friends of the young people will be asked to the we'd ding, which is to be a small affair, on account of the recent bereavement in the
 family, Miss High is niece of Judge
 J. c. Wilson of this city. Judge and Mrs Green are entertaining MT. and Mrs Charles Lansdell of Paris, Tenn, at their home on Leighton avenue.
 MT. Lansdel is brother of Mir. Green. Mrs Henry de Bernier Waddle of Greenwood, Miss. is expected to visit
 friends and relatives. in the city. Mrs. Waddle was formerly Miss Marie Young
 of Annston.
 MT. and Mrs J. F. Gilmartn and Miss Mary Gilmartin, father, mother and sis ter of Mir. Conner Gimartin. after spend
 ing the winter months in St. Augustine, Fla, will arrive in the city to remain for the summer.
 Miss Julia Clayton of Florence. s. C..
 is visiting the family of her uncle, pr. w. $. Brown. on Leighton avenue. Mir. and Mrs. J. II. E,dmonson are at nome 10 tnelr lliliN iIltHuS dt i-lS iIelSH-
 ton avenue where they have rooms in the home of MT. and Mrs R, II. Cobb. Jr.
 AIr. Fred James who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs L. N. II. Houser for the past five days, left this morning for his home in New York. Miss Hazel Lee of Birmingham, arrives tomorrow and will be the guest of Miss Mary McCord for ten days. frba Ma,ufeJ lolips Sowing rlub held
 q very enjoyable meeting with Mrs. Elem ing Tuesday afternoon
 MT II. A. McCord left this morning for Chicago on an extended business trip. It is probable that his family will follow him shortly. and they will make Chicago
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ATHENS.

Athens. April Especial Mrs. Annie Irwin Guy of Ensley is visiting Mrs Per ry Henderson.
 Miss Fannilea Rawls has returned from a visit to Mrs. ". R. Steele in Chatta- nooga-
 Miss Bctte Hine Richardson is visiting in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Henry Warren has returned from a visit to Mrs. Nat Malone in Brming- ham.
 Mrs. Estelle Clay Osborne of Pettey is the guest of Mrs. J. w. Frost
 Mrs. w. w. Hutchinson and children have gone to Galatin Tenn.
 Miss Mary N. Malone has been visiting her mother in Birmingham this week.
 Mrs. Victor l.. White has returned to her home at Hamilton, after a visit to ner mother, Mrs. Florence Turrentine.
 Mrs. Alice Lewis has returned from visit to her sons at Bessemer
 Mrs. J. w. Frost entertained at forty two Thursday afternoon in honor of her guest, Mrs. Osborne. A large number ot guests were present and the after noon was one of more than ordinary de- light.
 Mrs. E. T. Fields has returned to Ensley after a visit to her parents, Col. and Mrs. M. K. Clements.
 The Rev and Mrs. s. P. Mcconnell of Aster, are visiting their sons here.
 Mrs. W. N. Richardson of Harris has returned to her home after a visit to relatives here.
 Mrs. Kate Hine is visiting Mrs. Smith in Birmingham.
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FLORENCE.

Florence. April 13.-(Special)-Mrs, Elm met O'Neal was the gracious hostess at an entertainment in compliment to Mrs. George Nelson West of Chicago, who is here on a visit to her old home. Mrs O'Neals handsome home. at the head Of Court street is an ideal one for enter tainng, and coterie of friends were gathered there on this occasion to enjoy her hospitality.
 The spring flowers. handsome women and delicious refreshments made it an ideal afternoon.
 The Southern Library club, social or ganizaton which meets bi-monthly dur ing the fall, winter and early spring months. will have as it's next seasons study. ..Venice Mrs. John nobert Price and Miss Nettie c. Simpson constitute the programme committee.
 The young men of the social set gave an Easter german at Elks hall the past week. Fifteen couples were pres ent. including several couples from Shelf field.
 Nr Albert Russell Ers<ine and Miss Nell Moncrief Craig were married in the First Baptist church Wednesday even-
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scoTTsBoRo.

Scottsboro, April 13-(Special )-Mr. Robert Lee and Miss Willie J. Hall were married at Larkinsville near here Mon day. April 8, the Rev w S. Bridges officiating.
 At the home of the brides parents, April 6. MT. D. Cory Paradise and Miss Lena Peeks were united in marriage, the Rev. l.. w. Sloon officiating.
 On Tuesday, April 9, Mir. Rufus Camp bell and Miss Annie Garren were mar red at the home of MT J. Fred Arm strong at Pisgah, near here. Mir. Arm strong performed the ceremony
 Mir. Thomas H. Fuller and Miss Viola Adams were united in marraige at the home of the brides parents at Bridge port recently. The Rev A. B. Blazer officiated.
 At the home of the brides parents. Monday April 8. MT. Rutherford T. Hall and Miss Annie Mat Smart were united in marriage, the Rev. w. s. Bridges per forming the ceremony.
 The Round Dozen club was entertained by Mrs. Milo Moody Thursday afternoon ana all present had a most enjoyable evening.
 Miss Sydney Kyle and Miss Sydney Skelton and Bun Hackworth were guests of Miss Mary Brown at Glenzarda Tues day.
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CHATTANOOGA.

Chattanooga, April 13.-(Special.) .)-The marriage of Miss Mildred Montague, which was set for Thursday, April Il, has been postponed until Tuesday, April Is. and will take place in Florence, Italy, on that date. The Count Pasolini of Flor ence will be attended by members of his family. and the bride, who is now in Italy. is accompanied by her parents. MT. and Mrs. Dwight P. Montague and the Misses May, Carolyn and Genevleve Mon tague.
 The French circle entertained Wednes- day afternoon with a charming little com edy preceded by "curtain raser' of one act. The parts were taken by Mesdames E. Y. Chapin, Lewis s. Colyar James M. Shaw and Misses Nell Evans, Mary Key, Augusta Gardenhire, Flora Loveman, Margaret Thomasson, Lucy Montague and Lassie Gardenhire. Fifty or more ladies were invited and the plays were given with great spirit. Later refresh ments were served.
 Miss Annie McBroom entertained on Monday evening at her home in High land Park, when covers were laid for the members of the wedding party who will be attendants at her marriage to MT. Am drew Hall Johnston. Those present were Misses Rose Heron. Irene Bush Pearl Henderson, Annie McBroom, Elizabeth Henderson, Nena Parish Elizabeth Mountcastle. Messrs. Andrew Hall John ston. J. H. McLaghern, D. B. Johnston, J. w. Pleff and Giles
 Mrs. G. NJ. Smartt entertained on Tues day afternoon at her home on Fort Wood.
 MT. and Mrs. Hermann Ferger enter tained on Monday evening at dinner in honor of MT. and Mrs. C. A. Freeman. WHO are the guests of Dr. and Mrs Luther Freeman and MT and Mrs. A. J. Slayton, who are the guests of Mir. and Elotc rdo were water color sketches and covers were laid for Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Wallace. MT. and Mrs. A. J. Slayton, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Fletcher. Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Free man, MT. and Mrs. Hermann Ferger, or. and Mrs. Luther Freeman.
 Captain and Mrs. Frank M. Caldwell entertained at Fort Oglethorpe on Tue J. day evening with dancing party.
 Mrs. w. J. Bass entertained at bresy fast on Friday morning in honor of mother. Mrs. J. W Maddin of Nashi Covers were laid for forty guests.
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