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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Livingston, Ala, and Miss Claud Bur ton of Tuscaloosa. The groomsmen will be MT. Lyman Berry. MT. Irving Little of Tuscaloosa and Mir Earl Hammond and MT. Glenn Ezell of Dothan, Ala. Mr. Zernon Ramseur, MT. Jay Aye Mir White Matthews and MT. Sam Spott of Tuscaloosa will be the ushers.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Oliver have re- moved to the corner of Quinlan avenue and Twenty-first street where thsy will be at home the remainder of the season. Mir and Mrs. Oliver were formerly resi- dents of Milwaukee. MT. Oliver Is a Mo- bilian by birth. He is brother of Mrs. Burnett L. Clark and related by mar riage to Gen. Louis V. Clark and Mrs. Norman Brooks. MT. and Mrs. Oliver came to Birmingham earlier in the win ter and have been residing on Eighteenth street.
 MT. and Mrs. G. A. Pope have taken possession of their attractive new resi- dence on Crescent avenue, which has a most delightful colony. Mrs. Hawkins and Miss Roberta Hawkins are at home with MT and Mrs. Pope.
 Mrs George Crukshank has returned from Tuscaloosa, where she has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Walter Gulley.
 Miss Mary George Cruikshank, who has been the guest of her grandmother in Talladega, returned for the Thompson cotillon.
 The officers of the Ladies Auxiliary of Birmingham Council No. 172, United Commercial Travellers, entertained the members of the auxiliary and the wives of the members of the council at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Varley Friday afternoon from till o'clock.
 The drawing rooms were decorated in the U. C.. T. colors, while the dining room doors and windows were cur tained with red hearts. On the dining table a hand-painted cloth covered with | hearts, and cupid with his many arrows I flying in all directions. A large stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Smart suits and overcoats at a little price. An SIS suit or overcoat for $9. Great bar gains at 1924 list Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mir Adair Hickman. formerly of Bir- mingham, but now of Chicago, is meet ing with signal triumph in the musical world. He has studio in the Fine Arts building there, and has recently been elected a member of the faculty in the Willett School of Music, an unusual dis tinction for so young a teacher.
 At recent recital given by MT. Hick- man he received cordial welcome from distinguished audience. and among some of the numbers mentioned which were warmly received, were:
 Two sacred songs, by Bach.
 Total Eclipse (Samson). by Haendel. The Little Red Lark, by Old Irish. Love Me or Not, by Old English.
 Bid Me to Live by Hatton.
 The Ballad of the Trees of the Master, by Chadwick.
 The Green Is on the Grass Again, by Willeby.
 Song of Waiting, by Ellen Wright. A Garden Romance by Grant Schaefer. Birthday Song, by Cowen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Owing to the indictment weather, our stock reducing auction sale will be continued this week. Ladies are especial ly invited to attend.
 F. w. BROMBERG, Jeweler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Southern Railway, the popu- lar route to Atlanta, trains leave 6::25 a. m, 4:25 p. m. and 12:30 midnight. Chair, parlor, broiler, buffet and Pullman cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

most extensive peaceful revolution that the world has ever seen. Japan is now in that condition in which the two sys= tems are working side by side-the one developing, the other dying. It is there fore a most interesting time to visit the country while yet most of the old life remains. and ancient domestic customs and traditions surprise and delight the European stranger.
 During Mrs. Smiths absence Mrs. zae Smith. Jr., will have charge of all ar engagements for the summer tour To Europe. Mr. Smith will assist his mother on this trip. comprehensive and de lightful one of 90 days, sailing July on the Pretoria of the Hamburg American line
 Mrs Smith has almost completed the party for the summer tour, and, as usual, there will be a generous number of people from Birmingham. A number of young people from here, among them Miss Bessie May Thompson, Mrs. T. C. Thompson, will join the party later in Berlin, and Mrs. Thompson and Miss Thompson will re- main during the winter in Berlin vita Mrs Phlpps- Miller. Miss Thompson will devote the winter to the study of music and the languages.
 Mrs. Henry B. Gray and MT Henry Gray, Jr., will also go abroad with Mrs. Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mrs Frank Y. Anderson has been ill with grip for two weeks or more and un- able to fill any social engagements. She and Major Anderson had hoped to have started for the south by the middle ot February but owing to Mrs. AndersonN illness they have delayed their departure until she is more able to travel They in- tend going to Florida and to visit Naples on-the-Bay, one of the most beautiful of winter resorts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mrs. Barnes Morgan will entertain at bridge on Friday afternoon in compliment to Miss Jean Ballinger and her guest. Miss Stancy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

 The entertainment given at Cabel nall January 2s, and which was so thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated, will by special request be given at the city hall, Pratt City, February IS.
 Miss Fuqua, who will give reading, IS not only a most wonderful child and negro folklore impersonater, but hne Tn drama as we'll All should hear her in Cardinal Richeleu
 The programme will he as follows
 Monologue. ''When Jack Comes Late CHelen c. Berger) Miss Fuqua, Owens boro, Ky.
 Vocal solo, "He Was a Prince Oynes), Miss Hit.
 Coon's Lullaby Paul Lawrence Dun bar), Miss Fuqua.
 Vocal solo, "For All Eternity Mareh- erim). Mrs. Cheek.
 Male quartet, Come Where the Lilies Bloom" (Thompson), Messrs. Day, Daily, Tarrant. Professor Moone
 Angelina Johnson tPaul Laurence Dunbar). Miss Fuqua.
 Monologue, "Coppenter Man. (Edmund Vance Cook, Miss Fuqua.
 Cardinal Richeleu," Act l Scene |, sending the Dukes dispatch Act III Scene l, return of the messenger Nytton), Miss Fuqua.
 Little Boy Blue Eugene Fields), Miss Fuqua.
 Vocal solo Mrs. Hendricks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Daisy Rowely will entertain on Friday in her music studio, the guests to include the advanced pupils of the Acad- emy of Music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Sailing yesterday on the Cedric from New York for the Mediterranean were Mrs. J. B. Raulston, Miss Bessie Brown and Miss May Collins of this city. In their party were Miss Catherine Verderey of Augusta, who is well-l<nown in Bir- mingham, and Miss Louise Phinizy, also of Augusta.
 From Gibraltar the party will go to Granada, Madrid, Seville, and returning to Gibraltar they will sail three weeks later to Naples. The party will spend some time there, and in Rome Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice and Milan. They will pass some weeks on the Italian lakes, and will visit Genoa, the Simplon tunnel, Brigue, Visp l ermott, Lausanne, Geneva, Interlaken, Brunig Pass Lucerne Zurich Linden, Munich, Salyburg, Vienna, Dres- den, Berlin, Cologne. They will pass some time in Heidelberg and later ln Paris, Brussells, Antwerp, The Hague, Amsterdam, Hook of Holland and tour of England with visit of some weeks in London. Visits will be made to OK ford, Devonshire, Stratford, Warwick, and the party will sail from Scotland early in October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Edna Smith will give an art exhi- biton early in March at her studio in the Watts building A definite announce ment of the exhibition will be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

ments the musicale was postponed one week, but it will be given on next Sat. urday. the programme to he announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

During the dining hour at the South ern club this evening the Calman orchestra will present the following num- bers,
 Overture" "semiramedi." fRossinD. Seleetion-"D Meister Singer Von Ser lin,n dineke)
 Valse Lente-'lnnocence.' l1oreD. Selection-"The Jolly Widow Lehar). Pilgrims orus-"Tannhauser," (Wag- ner).
 Selection-"M Madame Butterfly" Puc- cinD.
 Ballad-"You Dear,' Hand). selection-"C -"Cavaleria Rustlcana," re- quest. (MascagnD.
 Patrol A"Siamese," U1inekel. Overture--"R -"Raymond," efhomas).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Mary George Cruikshank, who hal been the guest of her grandmother 1T Talladega, returned for the Thompson cotillon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Annie Rowan Gaston of Mont gomery is the guest of her aunt Mrs. William Pittman Redd. Miss Gaston ar rived in time to attend the Thompson eotillon at the club on Tuesday evening and was one of the most attractive young women seen in the ball room. She wore a ball costume of net embroidered in gold sequins. Miss Gaston is well known in the army and navy set and is a mem Der of several cotillons in New York, where she attended Mrs. Darlington Sem- ples school and was chaperoned by that brilliant and charming woman to many exclusive events She travelled with Mrs. Semple abroad last summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Marriet Mcknight has returned from a visit to her grandmother, Mrs. l.. M. Johnson, in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Blanche Spain, who has been pass ing the winter with Mrs. k. Meadow, Is spending the week in Tuscaloosa. She expects to return on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mir and Mrs. Thomas A. Godey of Baltimore were dinner guests of MT. and Mrs George Cruikshank at the club last evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

The Birmin gham Conservatory will give d musicale at Cable hall this afternoon at 345 O clock, to which the public is in- vited without card. The following pro- gramme will be rendered:
 Violin and Piano-Sonata, F major Opus 24, (Beetnoven), Allegro (irst move ment)-Mr. and Mrs. William Gussen.
 Alto solos from In a Persian Garden = A song cycle for four solo voices. The words selected from the "Rubaiyat" of Omar fNnayyam. Music by Liza Lehman. (a) 1 Sometimes Think. 6b) The Worle4y Hope Men Set Their Hearts Upon-Miss Gonzales Byrne.
 Violin-Romance-G major, Opus 26 (Sevendsen)-Mr William Gussen.
 Plano-Fantasy pieces, Op. F. (Schu mann). (a) Upsoaring. (b) Myth. Co In the Night-Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen.
 Alto-Aria from Samson and Delilah, Saint Saens). My Heart At Thy Sweet Yoice"-Miss Gonzales Byrne.
 Piano, Violin and CellozTrio, B fiat, (Mozart)-Allegro, (first moyement-Mr. and Mrs. William Gussen and MT. c. R. Klenk.
 There will be another musicale next Sunday, February 23 On next Wednesday night there will be pupils recital, to which the public will be welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mrs P. A. Rossiter and MT. Will J. Rossiter have returned to the city after a pleasant visit of two weeks in Macon and Savannah, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Mrs. George Cruikshank has returned from Tuscaloosa, where she has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Walter Gulley.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16

Miss Maud E. Puryear has returned to her home in Anniston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20

which McCabe's are selling account
largely for the tremendous growth o
their shoe sales.
The Plattechen Schwestern society O
The German Catholic church are hole
ing their annual picnic at Huber's gar
den today. They were taken for
street car ride about the two cities an.
had dinner at the garden.
The telephone girls excursion
which promises to be one of the pleas
ureable events of the season on tn
river, occurs on the steamer w. w
Monday evening. The telephone girl
deserve a liberal patronage in thei
enterprise
Bert Duprez was fined S. and cos
this morning by Magistrate Elliott TO
disturbing the peace. Mrs. Minnie
MILFORD and her husband, Simon, col
ored, were fined today as sequel Il
4 family row. These are the sam
people that were mixed up in tn,
goose case some time ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20

given burial by the county. Although
the woman's daughter, Mrs. Eflie
Reichert, and another relative were at
the inquest. they have SO far declined
TO arrange for the funeral. The daugh-
ter, ii seems, is DESTROYS of taking
charge of the remains, and arranging
for funeral service, but her husband
objects. Coroner Eckhart at the in
quest roundly scored the relatives for
their refusal to take charge of the re-
mains, and counseled them to recon-
slider their attitude.
IL is possible that the son-in-law,
Reichert, will change his position. and
allow his wife to take charge of her
mothers remains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
INQUEST IS HELD
Coronar's Jury Finds Facts Of
Mrs. Ashbauoh's Death'to-
be as Published.
SUICIDE IS The VERDICT
Relatives Decline TO Assume Charge OF
Remains, and County May Pro-
vide for Burial.

Coroner L. " Eckhart last evening
conducted AN inquest over the remains
Of Mrs Ashbaugh, who committed sui
eide yesterday afternoon. The inquest
was held at the Wheelan undertaking
rooms. The evidence presented TO the
jury brought out the facts as related
in yesterdays. Argus, and the jury re-
turned verdict that death was due to
carbolic acid, taken with suicidal in
tent No other motive for the deed is
apparent. except that indicated by the
fact that John KruZe, in whose rooms
che lived, and where she died. told the
woman yesterday that she should pack
mp her things and get out. The wO-
mans life had been rather turbulent
one, it seems.
Remains Are Unclaimed.
The remains of the woman may be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS
S.nec abe 4 Co
0ROcK ISLAND ILL., ssssa5s Ss
Have you a Dor
cas- Stocking Darn
err If not, why not?
Only SOC.

T7HE ''hard times' bogy is all off.
When merchant talks to you
about "hard times, set him down
as back number with whom you can't
afford to waist your time.
The currency stringency of last fall is
over, and the merchant who doesn' know
ithad better go into other business.
Our thoughts are turned toward good
crops, the clearing of the political situa-
ton, quickened public conscience,
greater business integrity, broader and
more generous treatment of friends and
customers, restored confidence, good
health, helping hand, and boost alto
gether.
We are doing our share to make
things go, and we see them going. Any
day here you'll see things moving. If
you read this ad carefully, you'll see
some bargains that you'll want to help
move.
It's bargains like these that make
things go--and then to cap the climax,
we give the S. & H. Green Trading
Stamps to all buyers at this store-the
more you buy, the more stamps you get,
and the more you help things move.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
IN MOLINE TO ASK
FOR AN ORDINANCE
Union Electric Officials Hold Confer
ence NTH Mayor Olson Relative
to Franchise Matter.

James Russ and Attorney Wulf, rep
of the Union Electric Tel
ephone & Telegraph company, arrived
in Moline today for a conference with
Mayor Olson, and it is expected that
the company next week will go before
the Moline city council and ask the
adoption of the amended franchise ord
nance which the Rock Island council
adopted recently. This measure pro-
vides for increased rates and the in
of the automatic exchange.
There is much the same sentiment in
Moline that existed here, and it is ex-
pected that the council will not long
delay in passing the ordinance amend
ment, particularly in view of the facE
that 1t has been accepted in both ROcl
's'a:ld and Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
LAVE your dia-

monds examined---Since
diamonds have increased
so in value. every owner realizes
that greater care should be taken
to prevent their loss.
This is especially true as to rings.
as the constant wear on the claws
make frequent inspection absolutely
necessary. A most careful inspec-
ton is made without charge.
We make a specially Of this
work. have expert repairers and
stone settlers.
Another thing--If you send your
diamonds to responsible firm you
need not worry while they are away;
either that you may loose them or
that they may be exchanged for in
ferior stones.
New spliced claws. resetting stone
and refinishing Tiffany rings accord
ing to size of stones from LIS to
ESQ job.
Safety catches on gold brooches
from Csc to 100.
Pin in gold and filled loc to soc.
Catches in gold and filled ioc
to SOC.
Joints in gold and filled loc
to 75c.
Rings soldered with l4kt. i5c
10 75c.
New stones In rings. genuine
doublets. all work fully guaranteed.
Csc to LOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
Are Named for Taft.

Los Angeles. June 20.-Policeman
Andrew Jackson LenoX is the proud
possessor of a new baby boy that
came to his home, 331 East Fourth
street. Thursday. Mrs. LenoX insisted
that as Taft was nominated Thursday
he child should be called William
Taft Lenox. and she won. This i:
after the republican candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
The lectures on
Domestic Science
attracts crowds
Come hear Mrs.
Briggs.
.OU can't afford to buy

poor shoes-We can't afford to sell
them. If you were willing to buy
that kind, you couldn't get them here. We
would feel worse about it, if you should
get bad pair of shoes of US than you
would. You would only loose on the one
pair. We would suffer the loss of many
sales and possibly lose you wholly as
customer
We are more interested, more particu
lar to have you suited with your shoes than
you are yourself. That's how We are
building up such splendid shoe business
If we find manufacturer has shipped
us shoes below our standard or in any way
not fully up to quality and finish of samples
shown US, back they go. and our trade is
transferred to some other maker. There
are enough best makers to supply all our
needs and we know who they are.
We have just received fresh stock of
the celebrated Jenness Miller style shoes,
three of the very best models. You know
these best shoes and nothing we may say
can add to your appreciation of them. made
to fit every spot of the foot stylish. COM
Portable, and long wearing, $50. a pair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
BEER GLASS AS WEAP0,
George Black Is Charged With As
sauItinu a Bartender.

George Black has been placed under
court, charging him with assaulting a
bartender at the Doering saloon on the
hill. He is charged with hitting the
bartender with a 16 ounce beer glass
His bond was fixed at $500, and P
Il. Wells. appearing for him, has filed
Judge Olmsted has continued the mo
ton until the complaining witness ap
pears in court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
rIERE Girlies, if your
Dollie needs a trunk you can

Dollie needs trunk you can
get one for nothing. We
have hundred nice dolls trunks to
give away. They are filled with fine
quality of paper and envelopes for
which you pay Csc and its cheap at
that. this your mothers or sisters can
use. you get the pretty little trunk for
nothing. We think they viii gladly
give you the trunk when all this fine
stationery costs only Csc.
Book Dept. "a floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
June 20 In History.

la.30-First session of the famous Au2s-
burg diet called by Charles V TO
settle the religious disputes Of Ger
many.
!Sjc-ltaly declared war against Aus
tria
Cardinal Vaughan, Roman Cath
Ole primate of England, died; born
1882.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
Ladies Ribbed Underwear In

Ladies' Ribbed Underwear In
finest qualities. Great assortment
of fine silk. Isle thread and mer-
cerized cotton vests. hand crochet
and lace trimmed. just the thing
lady wants few Of for extra dressy
wear. Monday we win offer ex-
ceptional values in this high class
ribbed underwear at LIS. i.So.
1872. LIZ, 100. 7Sc and soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
Copper
lJewelry continues to lead

lOS~S1Iy COntlnueS 10 leau
as great summer novelty
in the jewelry line. We have a great
assortment of pins. brooches. hat pins.
belt pins. buckles. etc. at various low
prices. For instance more than fifty
different items In Grecian Copper
Jewelry that many a store without our
command of the market sell at 75c to
l.5O. here they are 3oc--no mistake.
same items at Just 38c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
CITY CHA II.

lUU
New suit
Patterns
At $40 less.
Beal Tailoring company.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Jones for second hand goods.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz.
Kerler & Co. clean carpets and rugs.
Garbage cans 65 cents and up at
Allen, Myers & Co.
Thirty-five ladies can save So apiece
Read about it in McCabe's ad.
Sell me your household goods
Jones, second hand and loans.
Let Krell & Siemon do your furnace
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
The hard times bogy is all off.
Read McCabe's ad and you'll under
stand.
You can save money by buying your
garden hose and lawn mowers at Al
len, Myers & Co.
Large galvanized garbage cans. 81
value, Monday, So cents, third floor.
Young G McCombs.
Enjoy a river ride to Clinton Sun
day on the W. W. Tickets so cents
children 25 cents.
Travel over the Rock Island bridge
yesterday included 1884 foot, 1887
teams and 2S2 street cars.
Cherry seeders, will seed 20 10 SO
quarts per hour. Go cents. Monday
third floor. Young & McCombs.
NJ. B. A. excursion to Clinton Sun
day. June q. Steamer w. w. Dane
ing. Tickets so cents, children %
cents.
your kitchen comfortable in hot
weather. Sold only by Allen, Myers
6. Co.
NJ. B. A. excursion to Clinton Sun
day, June 81. w. W. Music and
dancing. Tickets 80 cents, children
rs cents.
When in need of a refrigerator don't
forget to call at Allen, Myers & Co
and examine the North Star line. the
best in the city.
Don't be a homer-take your lady
| for a river ride on the w. W. Sunday
June 81, Clinton and return, so cents
children 25 cents.
One of those jaunty white parasols
shown at McCabe's seems almost in
Indispensable for the smart summer
girls complete outfit.
Have your diamonds examined. Nc
Cabe's make careful inspection with
out charge. Then if you wish then
reset, the charge is very small.
Northern Life Insurance company
of Illinois stock for sale ~at s1G5 pei
share. Rawson Bennett 1045 FRS
National bank building. Chicago.
| The Sunday school of the First Bap
fist church will hold it's annual picnic
will leave the church corner at II
O'Clock.
| Monday will mark the opening of one
of the greatest wash goods sales in tnt
history of McCabe's store and of Rocl
island county. Their ad tells al
labout it.
1 Take the kidlets for nice cool rivel
ride to Clinton Sunday on the W. w
excursion Tickets so cents. children
l25 cents. Refreshments, music ant
dancing.
See the beautiful river rapids while
the river is high. A grand sight. En-
joy it on the M. B. A. excursion tt
IClinton Sunday, June II. Steamer w
lW. Tickets so cents, children 25 cents
Tom Young, a colored inmate O
the Watertown hospital, died earl,
i his morning. The remains wer,
brought to the Knox undertaken,
rooms and will be sent to Peoria To-
burial
You can't afford to buy poor shoes
when really good shoes can be had TO
$50 little more. The real good shoe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
All Dav Excursion,

The Episcopal church of Moline will
give their annual all day excursion
10 Muscatine Monday, June %. Al
excellent orchestra will be on board
Come and enjoy the scenery and 8
pleasant day with your friends. Boat
leaves Rock Island at $50. Round
trip 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-20
Born in Iowa

Our family were all born and raised
n Iowa. and have used Chamberlain S
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
made at Des Moines) for years. We
know how good it is from long expert
ance in the use of it. In fact. when
in FL Paso, Texas, the writer's life
was saved by the prompt use of this
remedy. We are now engaged in the
mercantile business at Narcoossee
Fla, and have introduced the remedy
here. 1t has proven very successful
md is constantly growing in favor
Ennis. Bros. This remedy is for sale
by all druggists.