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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
AMERICA is THE "BENJAMIN."
Pope Says a Father Always Loves the
Youngest Child More.

ROME, July 13.-Thc Pope yesterday
received in private audience the students
of the American college, headed by the
rector, Mgr. Kennedy, for the presenta-
ton of their fluctuations on the occasion
of the papal jubilee.
Mgr. Kennedy delivered an address,
and the Pope il reply thanked him cor
daily. saying: America is young. but
the father always loves more the young
est child. In every family there is Il
benjamin; America is the eniamin.'
The Pope impaired his bencdiction to
American Catholics and to the institution
represented by Mgr. Kennedy.
Mgr. Kennedy presented an offering Of
$1,000 from the students and also a paint
ing of the Pope by a. Muller Try of
New York
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
REBELS CAPTURE TOWN
TROUBLE IN HONDURAS TAKES ON
SERIOUS ASPECT.
Movement Is SAID 60 Be Receiving Aid
from Salvador and Guate-
mala.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, July 10
News has been received here that the
rebels who are lighting against Presi-
dent Davila of Honduras have cap
ture6 the town of Choluteca and,
flushed with success, are threatening
Santa Barbara 1t is persistently re-
ported here that the movement in
Honduras is bong aided in guarded
manner by the governments at Saliva
dor an3 Guatemala and certain infor-
nation was received here last night
which tends very strongly to confirm
these rumOrs.
CholuteCa Is one of the most strong
~ fortified positions in Honduras. The
insurgents already are in possession Of
the town of Cracias and their position
Will be much strengthened by the cap
ture of ChOlutcCa.
Cholutcca is a town of 5000 people
and is situated seventy miles south
west Of T"gaciSalpa, the capital Of
Honduras. Santa Barbara has about
60O0 people ana is ll5 miles north
west of 'ntgnTlp.IInl
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
GIRL MAKES NEW SWIM RECORD.
Miss Meyer Travels in Water rs Miles
in 5 Hours and 10 Minutes.

ST LOUIS, Mo-, July 13.-Miss Lot
tie Mayer, n courageous young woman
with wel-developed biceps and robust
physique. swan twentysiX miles from
Alton to st. Louis yesterday without
missing stroke, in ) hours and Is
minutes. This swim, il is said never
has been made before except once, nine
years ago, when John c. Meyers, float
ing much of the way on his back, GOV
cred the distance in seven hours. Miss
Mayors feat is declared to break the
world record
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
New Committee as
Finally Made Up.

DENVER. Colo, July 9.-.The follow
Ing is the new Democratic national
Ai"6ama-JoLn W Tomlinson, Biz
ulinghan.
California Nathan Cole, Los Angeles.
Colorado-Alya Adams, Pueblo
Connecticut - Homer 5. Cummins'
Dcmware-W Willard salisbury.
Florida--T A. Jennings.
Georgia-Clurk Howell, Atlanta
lduho-Simon l.. Donnelly Occur
d'Aleue.
iiIinois-Roger c. sullivan, Chicago.
Iudiana-Thomas Taggart, lndlanapo-
Iowa Martin ]. Wade, Iowa city.
Kansas-John II. Atwood, LeaNen-
worth
Louisiana-Robcrt Ewing.
Muiue-E. J.. Jones' Waterville:
Matyland-J Fred G. Talbot, Luther
vile. 49,.
Massachusetts John w Coughlln,
FAN River.
Niinuesuta-Frcdcrick j. Lynch, 81
MissisSippi-C. H. Williams, Jackson.
Missouri-Winiam \. Rothwel Mober-
~.
Montana-J Bruce Kremer.
Ncuraska--P l.. Hall
\rvada-Iohn Sunderland.
New mpshire-Eugcne Reed.
New Jcrspy-ROhert : ilud~peth'
New York Norman T.. Mack.
North CaroIiua-Joscphus Daniels, Ia
leigh.
North Dabota-WilIiam Collins,
Ohio-IIarvey {. CARRIER, Columbus.
pklnhoma-W r. Brady
Oregou-Milton A Miller, l.aSon.
PcunsyIvaua-James NJ Kerr, Pitts
burg -
WUUusOCkct.
south Carolma-B r. Tillman.
Soutn Dakota Edward ;. Johnson
Pierre
Vile.
Trxas-R. VI. Johnston. Houston.
Utah Frank J Ncheker.
Vermuut-G. Herbert rape, Barre.
NirguiH-J Taylor Ellison, Richmond
Washington William H. Dunphy.
West Nirginin--Juhu +, McGIaw,
Wisconsin, Timothy Ryan,
Wyoming l.. Osborne. Rawlins.
Arizoua-ScIim J. Nicholson.
District of Columbia
Iiawaii-G J Walker.
Porto Rico-D. y. Field, Guayama.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
FORMER BADGER DIES.
Judge Charles Bishop, Iowa Supreme
Court, Succumbs at Banquet.

WATERLOO. In. july 10 supreme
Judge Charles Bishop of Iowa dropped
dead from eliot on hc brain last night
while AZ the banquet Of the State Bar
association His tragic end caused the
suspension f the banquet.
Judge Bishop was born in Waukpsha
county, WIS. in 1851, the son of Mat.
thew Bishop. As boy he worked ON n
farm in Latirnge township Walworth
county Wis. lie began reading law At
the age Of - years aud later taught
school at ClintonyIlle, Wis. for Two
years. He was admitted to tile bar nj
Nanpaca IL June 1873, and then came
to Iowa
Judge Bishop had hrcn autoing in the
afternoon aud was ia good health. When
the emu came he was III the hotel lobby
joking with United States Distr,c, a..
torhey Fred Fayille Of Storm Lake and
Judge Bollinger of Davenport lie had
served on the supreme bench five Years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
MIDDAY MURDER IN OFFICE.
Photographer Slain While Salesman
Watches Struggle.

EAST ST. LOUIS, H., July ia.
j. McGill. photographer, was muir
dered in his studio Saturday noon by Il
man who fired two shots and escaped,
although Charles Berger, salesman for
the Standard Oil company says he saw
the death struggle from his office, across
courtway The two shots so fright
ened boy in the neighborhood that he
fell into a cistern near which he was
standing and was drowned. Berger was
the only witness to the murder
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16

! claimed the choice of the convention as
| the Democratic standard bearer.
/ l. lie nomination was made on the hrst
ana only ballot, the vote standings
! William j. Bryan. s921a.
John a. Johnson, 4G.
Judge george Cray, J9i2
Wild Scene Follows.
The announcement Of the vote was the
signal for wild demonstration, equal
ing i'll turbulence, if not IN duration. the
record breaking display which on
W ednesday Afternoon greeted the hrst
mention Of Mr.. Bryan's name in the
convention.
When the Democratic convention reas-
sembled this afternoon. II was freely pre-
dicted that the Hoosier state man would
be the choice for second place.
kern's name was placed IN nomna-
ton by Thomas Marshall of Indiana and
Charles A. Towne of New York was
named by Gov. Thomas of Colorado.
Gov. Thomas was loudly greeted when
he assembled the rostrum to speak for
Towne.
1t was decided to limit the nominating
speeches to ten minutes and the second
ing speeches to five minutes.
Gov. Folk of Missouri seconded the
nomination of Kern.
John W. Kern If Indiana was noml-
mated for vice president by exclamation.
THE PLATFORM.
Following are the points of the plat
form:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. should rot be is
sued III any cascs in which injunctions
would not issue If no Industrial dispute
were involved.
Tarin Revision Immediate revision by
the, reduction of import duties Is favored
articles entering into competition with trust
controlled products 10 BE- placed upon the
free list, and material reductions to he
made in the ncccs>arios of life. Free pull
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
Hurt in Auto Accident.

fetal of the tax office in Berlin, was
killed and Max Oeclehauser. IL we'll
known banker lawyer and sportsman
was frightfully injured in an automobile
accident yesterday. While trying to
avoid n runaway horse, the machine III
which they We're riding struck tree.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
FOUR DIE IN A LAUNCH.
Ocean Boat Catches Fire from Gasoline
Tank.

MARION, Mass. July 13.-Four per
sons lost their lives here when the 10
foot launch Dolphin caught fire as the
result of an explosion while on a pleasure
cruise in Buzzard's bay. Two Of the six
persons on board the Dolphin when she
started on her Inflated cruise plunged
overheard and were picked up in pitt
ably weak condition after being bufeted
by the waves for twelve hours and pass
ing a night of intense suffering.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
JUMPS OVER SIX FEET.
American Athlete Takes Honors in High
Leaping at the Olympic
Contest

LONDON July 1l.-At the stadium
fhis afternoon II S. Porter, one Of the
American Olympic contestants. cleared
u feet J inch IN an exhibition high Jump.
THIS is 2 inches better than tie jump
made by Leahy, one Of the British On
rrants, al the championship meet last
week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
LIGHTNING HITS TROLLEY CAR.
Five Women Hurt in Panic n Coach n
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. July 80
During an electrical storm which passed
over this city last night lightning struck
a trolley car partly filed with passengers,
and in the panic which ensucd five WON
en- were thrown to the roadway and bad
~ injured When the lightning blew out
the fuses, placing the car in darkness,
the passengers made a rush to escape.
and in the confusion many were trampled
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
GIRL MASTERS WILD HORSE.
Neenah Young Woman Heroically Stops
frightened Steed

NEENAII, Wis, July lO.--T Special.
a frightened horse which threatened
every moment to dash through crowd
If people gathered AT band concert
was brought under control hy Mis-,
Mnymc Brown. daughter Of Chief Of
Police james Brown, and prevented
from doing any harm. She grabbed the
birdie III imminent danger of being
trampled upon and held the horse from
breaking away from Il young man who
sat in the carriage, too frightened to as
sist the young lady.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
FOURTH DAY.

DENVER, Colo, July 1O-Willam
Jennings Bryan of Ncbrask was nomi-
mated FOR the third time for the office of
President 10y the Democratic national
convention at $40 o'clock this morning,
amid scenes Of frenzied enthusiasm. The
result came after an all night session
which was kept in a constant state Of
turmoil mp to the eliminating moment
when the Nebraska leader was pro-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
IOWA ASKS BIG SUM OF COMPANY.
Sues the Western Union Telegraph,
Claiming Penalty Of $685., 500.

DIES MONIES, Ia. July 13.-Attor-
ney General Byers has prepared suit
against the Western Union Telegraph
company for SS9S, 500 for alleged viola
ton of the Iowa corporation laws. The
petition asks 100000 for failure to pay
the fee on a capital stock OF 81 100000
wncn the company began business here
in 1856. 1t is charged that it did not
file its articles nor pay the fee of SO
for the first $4,000 capitalization and
81 for each additional $1,000 capitaliza-
ton. The sum Of ST9S.5W represents
the total penalties claimed by the state
for failure to comply with this law at
the rate of 500 for each day since 1856.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
THIRD DAY.

lHIRD DAY
CONVENTION HALL, DENVER.
C,I, TuIv . The Democratic national
,...,,,..,,,i,m ,o.,,,nod its sessions ot II
., -. a. os,o,,I,lo,,o
''i''N WV" 1T,
present eager ana eNpe''an'' anu NNi
the feeling prevailing That the cullhihat-
ing day was at hand on the presidential
nomination and the platform. State dele
,,,i,ns ,yera Iusv duriro tho morning
-. e,i - 49,, ,.,,,,,;,,,,
u'ih'"- 'i',' "'''' 'an' - VI. '"' '''i'''s
ballots, and 1t was ll:4o before the SEES
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
Will Lie Low for a Year.

RACINE. Wis. July 10.-The Civic
federation has declared its intention of
ceasing any effort to secure passage of
anti-saloon laws with the present city
council, but will begin at once cam
palgn IN preparation for the next spring
election. when mayor aud six new al
dernen are 70 be chosen.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
MILWAUKEE, sTocKYARDs REPORT

HOGS-10G l5c higher; mixed and butch
crs. G.3ouI.oN: packers, G.2JltG.IO; rough
heavy. o.lJ0tG.UO: coarse stays, 1.200i 600;
light. 6Hnl0Sj: pigs, JOouG.uU
OHty So lurkvrS arrived at the local
yards today ms the initial run tor the week.
with range of prices gtnCIaiy from 10 to
loo higher than Saturdays quotations. The
market. however, dill not remain this way,
as near the finish II unexpectedly took "a
drop and the early rise was party over
come 10y decline. Best hogs are now
quoted ut 100 Most sales were made rem
N.tpJJ6 ~
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
Thaw Case Adjourned.

WHITE PLAINS. n. Y. July 49,
Proceedings in Harry *. Thaw's appli-
cation foI jury trial to determine his
mental condition We're today adjourned
until the September term of the supreme
court Of Westohester county
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
MILWAUKEE, HAY MARKET

Choice timothy hay, loo4lO.Jo; No.
timothy lay, ooDu9.JO; No. timothy
hay. SoouS50: clover and mixed, I.VttD,
$50; choce Kansas and Nebraska prairie,
ll50u12, %: No. l prairie. 10000 1850; No.
9 prairie s.50I9.oO; Wisconsin marsh.
feeding. 7.o0d7 80: packing hay, 5.15qG.Oo:
rye, straw. 7.oUU7.50; oats straw. G.2J46oO.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
RUSS MUST KEEP OUT.
Colony of Cars Subjects Threatened
with Death if They NEEDLE in
Persia.

TABRIZ, July ia revolutionary
proclamation has been placardel
throughout this town, threatening the
Russian consul and the members of the
Russian colony with death unless they
desist from meddling III Persian affairs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
LOSES EYE PLAYING BALL.
Sphere Strikes Manawa Mans Optic.
Crushing 1t.

MANAWA, Wis. July 1O-I Special.
Walter Fcrg, while playing ball.
missed hi. footing and fell receiving
the fun force Of the ball in the eye The
eye was crushed in the socket and had
to be removed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
Bishop Potter Improving.

CONFESSIONS. y. Y. July 10
Bishop Henry c. Potter passed Il com
Portable night despite the heat and today
hope again was expressed at Fernleigh
for his ultimate recovery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16

Pitcher Miner Of Terre Haute left the
rlub July without notice. Pitcher
Brosins. released by Terre Hante aud
igned by Fort Wayne, has been released
ay the latter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16

an address and was enthusiastically re-
ccivcd.
Tile committee made short work of
the New York, Illinois and District of
ing the action Of the national committee
IN each case.
Other contests. including the Nine
tcruth Ohio district and the Idaho fight.
were decided. The contcstins deieGa-
ton in Ohio, which included Tom John
son. was seated. The Dubois faction
in the far western state will be gwen
seats. johnson argued for thirty min
utcs before the committee but Col. CUT
fey was not present at any time through
out the hearing.
The fight Of oklahoma for eighteen
delegates instead Of fourteen resulted IN
It victory for the new state.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16
WHEAT RIPENS TOO FAST.
Hot Weather in Washington Work.
Harm TO Crop.

TACOMA, Wash, July 13.-Reporta
from eastern Washington 10 the state
grain inspector say the hot weather is
ripenng wheat so fast that the kernel IS
shriveling and the crop will not exceed
-. 600 900 bushels, n decrease of nearly
60 per cent compared with last year.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-07-16

called to inform his wife that WINS
body had been found in the North West
crn yards, Mr.. Warner himself answered
and denied the allegation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-17


iting with friends in this city returned
home Monday.
w. s. Rosengrant, of near Garden
Grove, was a business visitor in this
city Saturday.
Miss Ethel Cruikshank returned Mon.
day from few days visit with friends
in Des Moines.
j. W. Parker, who is running a barber
shop at Decatur City, visited over Sun
day in this city.
Sam Johnson left Monday for Milton,
Iowa, where he is running baby rack
at their carnival.
Mrs. Wallace H. Blair, of Lamont, was
guest at the home of Henry Minor in
this city Monday.
Miss Mary Cox and brother Charles
went to Mt. Ayr Monday for few days
visit with friends.
W. C. Campbell, of pleasantop, came
Saturday and visited over Sunday with
relatives near Leon.
Miss Bertha Rhoades, who is teach
ing near Pleasanton, spent Sunday at
her home in this city.
Conductor Bob Shelter, of Van Vert.
was in town last Thursday coming
down in his touring car.
Mrs. Will Epperly came down from
Van Vert Saturday to visit few days
with friends in this city.
Capt. Holland, of Mt. Ayr, deputy
state oil inspector, had official business
in this city last Saturday.
Well Wadsworth, of the northwest
part OF the county, was a business Wis
itor in this city Tuesday.
Mrs. Will Cartwright, of High Point,
went to Des Moines Tuesday for visit
at the home of her sister.
G. W. Jenkins and wife went to Tus-
keego Saturday to visit over Sunday at
the home of Sam Bennett.
County superintendent ]. W. Long and
wife visited over Sunday with his sister.
Mrs. A. Irwin at Kellerton.
Miss Bertha Alldredge returned Mon
day from GAINESVILLE where she has been
working for several weeks,
William Gray returned Thursday from
visit at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. J. W. Asher, at Lamont.
Clair Long left Monday morning for
Des Moines where he will attend Drake
University the coming year.
Elder Win Matsler returned Monday
to Des Moines to resume his theological
studies at Drake University.
Wade Lindsey and wife and Joseph
Tomlinson and wife spent Sunday at the
country home of Amos Martin.
Attorney B. M. Russell returned Fri
day evening to his home at Lamont after
amending savaral daus in this ait,,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-17

Tuesday to visit few days with friends.
Miss Sarah Palmer returned Friday
from visit with her brother at Clarin-
da.
j. D. Burns, of Garden Grove, was
business visitor in this city last Satur-
day.
W. L. Edmondson, of near Tuskeego,
was business visitor in this city Tues
day.
James F. Harvey left Saturday night
for few days visit with friends in Chi
cago.
Miss Maggie Taylor returned satur-
day from visit with friends at Garden
Grove.
j. A. Harris visited over Sunday at
Mt. Ayr with his mother, Mrs. M. p.
Harris.
Mrs. s. Jones went to Maryville, Mo-,
Tuesday to attend the funeral of ]. l..
Richard.
Mrs. Mary White went to Weldon
Saturday for a few days visit with her
children.
DR.. E. W. Doolittle, of Garden Grove,
had professional business in this city
Tuesday.
Miss Ola Pitman visited over Sunday
at the home of Grover Hamilton. at
Kingston.
Martin Conroy left Tuesday for Clear
field where he expects to secure en-
ployment.
W. G. Stempel and wife visited over
Sunday in Osceola with Mr.. and Mrs. ].
S. Parrish.
Theodore Creveling and wife, of La
moni, were business visitors in this city
last Friday.
Mrs. Charles Fisher, of Decatur City,
was visiting with friends in this city
last Friday.
Tom Craigo, of Graden Grove, passed
through here Tuesday, going to st. Joe
on business.
G. E. Lane and son Lloyd were pas
sengers Monday for Weldon where they
are working.
A. j. Hughes and family left Tuesday
for Abba, whore they will make their
future home.
Miss Cressie Bogue, of Decatur, re-
turned Tuesday from visit with friends
at Humeston.
Mrs. George Myers went to Davis
City Friday and visited a couple of days
with friends.
Thos. Sutherlin, of southwest of Deca-
tur City, was a business visitor in this
city Saturday.
Miss Agnes Shell, of Decatur City,
was visiting with friends in this city
last Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-09-17
PURELY PERSONA

UhLl IlkOUNhi
RECOMMENDATIONS ,A.A.AaA.aAi
Eli Hutchinson spent Sunday in this
city.
0. E. Tullis, of Charlton, spent Sunday
in this city.
Mrs. D. E. Morgan had business at
Davis City Monday.
Mrs. E. Williams, of Davis City, was
Leon visitor Monday.
Glare Mitten visited over Sunday with
friends at Humeston.
Fred Watsbaugh visited over Sunday
with friends at Osceola.
County Auditor H. g. Scott had bust
ness in Kellerton Monday.
DIR. H.R. Layton had professional bust
ness at Pleasanton Monday.
B.T. Davenport left Monday on a
business trip to Peoria, Ill.
Mrs. Jacob Bixler, of Garden Grove,
was Leon visitor Monday.
Deputy clerk John Burns had bust
ness at Van Vert Tuesday.
7. l. Allen, of Lamont, was business
visitor in this city Tuesday.
Glib Turner, of Kellerton, spent Sun
day with friends in this city.
A. E. Price, mayor of Van Vert, had
business in this city Monday.
Mrs. r. M. Black, of Davis City, was
visiting in this city Tuesday.
Francis varga went to Mt. Ayr Mon
day morning for short visit.
Claude Robinsin visited over Sunday
with his parents at Davis City.
H.. o. Wilson, of Van Vert, was q bust
ness visitor in this city Monday.
Attorney A. P. Olson was looking after
legal business at Lamont Monday.
Walter Newton, of Kellerton, had
business in this city last Saturday.
Mrs. W. W. Carey visited over Sum
day with friends at Garden Grove.
7. H. Schenck, of Decatur City, spent
Sunday with his family in this city.
w. II. Wilson, of Woodland, was
business visitor in this city Tuesday.
Ezra Shelton, of Kellerton, was trans
acting business in this city Saturday.
Walter McCully, Of Davis city, was
business visitor in this city Saturday.
Milo Sanger went to Bethany, Mo-,
Monday, where he has a job laying brick.
George Fetty and son, Bert. of Davis
City, were Icon visitors last Saturday.
W. M. Axes and wife, of north Of De-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1908-01-01
A RECEPTION FOR THE
LADIES' CLUBS.

Mrs. J. M. Griggs, Mrs. E. w
Hollingsworth and Miss Augusta
Griggs entertained the four ladies'
clubs, the Idle Hour, Wednesday Al
ternoon, Entre-Nous and Young Mat
rons, with a delightful reception on
Tuesday evening complimentary to
Miss Carrie Gresham of Griffin and
Mrs. K. S. Worthy. The handsome
home was appropriately decorated IN
the holiday colors. Holly with its
bright red berries was banked every
where, and Christmas bells hung IN
wreaths of holly graced the windows,
and were suspended from the chande-
Tiers with long satin ribbons. The
brilliantly lighted rooms were I'M
usually lovely with their bright,
tastefully arranged decorations and
were a fit setting for such an occa-
sion. In the receiving party, with
the hostesses and guests OF honor,
were Miss Lena Towns of Athens,
Miss Lindsey of Irwinton and Miss
Iyey of Roberta. Mrs. Griggs wore
an elegant costume of purple cloth
made princess. Mrs. Worthy's hand
some costume of duchess satin was
deliberately trimmed in Princess
Louise lace Mrs. Hollingsworth
wore a lovely tan silk trimmed with
brown velvet Miss Gresham was
lovely in a white embroidered net
over white taffeta, and Miss Griggs
pretty net was worn over blue. Miss
Towns was handsome in costume
of pink cloth Miss Lindsey wore a
handsome gown of brown cloth, and
Miss Ivey was daintily dressed in
stylish suit of green cloth. Mrs
Chappell, who received the guests in
the hall, wore an elegant suit OF
pink silk trimmed in handmade
lace.
In the diningroom Mrs. ]. G.
Parks and Mrs. w. S. Dozier, with
their usual easy and gracious man
ner, served a delightful salad course.
They were assisted by Mesdames F.
E. Clark, e. T. Jordan, Frank Sher-
man, r. l.. Saville and F. M. Nc
Nulty.
In the hall Misses Alice and Pearl
Melton, May Tweedy, Mamie Locke,
and Ella stevens served punch.