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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Rldey-Kebev 7aIks
 Of Her Exbey7euce In Operu

l fear that I make dreadful mistake,
 which. by the way. was folly. l am an
 excellent business woman. The first offer
 made me was absurd, and l said so. You
 see, as l explained, they wanted me. l cared nothing for the engagement, and
 was pre1udiced against opera already. so
 when he suggested that it was my debut l and I could not expect much, I pointed l out to him that l neither expected nor l especially wanted it. so I was offered as 1 much money as l was receiving for my l choir services. You see, am very good
 at bargaining" she remarked parentheti- 1 cally. well, even during the rehearsals
 I found that I could never like opera. 1 The atmosphere in which I must live did
 not appeal to me and at the end of three
 months I abandoned the idea and returned
 to choir and concert work" It will be remembered that Mime. Kelsey 1 received a larger salary for her services in the First Christian Science church of New York than any other choir singer in
 the world
 How long Is your present concert l tour2" l asked.
 "Sx months" was her answer, and she spoke of the pleasant side of her work. There are few social distractions for her. as she is quite busy. This week was an unusually easy one, as she sang only four times. and her usual programme calls for five. MT. Damrosch. she said, Is the | most charming director for whom she has
 ever sung and her admiration for him. she says. is shared by all who are with
 him.
 q know so little of Miss Van der veer,"
 l said.
 "Why, she has sung very little in America" she answered. Her education
 was received abroad and practically all of her work has been cone there" When her engagement to MT. Reed Mill Ter was mentioned she said "I know all
 most nothing of their plans. They don't
 discuss them very much. They are both
 charming people; wish you knew them"
 At this point a servant announced a waiting automobile in which Mime. Kelsey was to have a delightful spin with a party of friends so my visit was terminated
 after a charming half hour, which was made the more easy and pleasant perhaps
 by the little spice of gossip besprinllled here and there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
A FRENCH ENTERTAINMENT.

Madame Marie Bucks French class will present an interesting entertainment to- morrow evening at o'clock at the Mar garet Allen school. The friends and pa- irons of the school are invited. The pro gramme follows;
 Piano duet, Lustspiel Overture, Mar garet and Ruth Allen.
 Reoitatons sTribute a la Nature" Mar garet Lewis, Anne Lanier, Madeline Jacobs,
 Play, Les Sonhaits," Lois Thompson, Susie AIabb Margaret Jemison.
 Recitation, La Petite Mendiante,' Eliz- abeth Wyman.
 Play, La Somnanbule,' Mary Munger Marguerite Nabers, Annie ponnelly, Doris Weatherly, Eula Wealsley, Edith Thomp- son, Helen Thompson, Lucy Pnclard. Piano solo, Fen Toilet" Ollie Rumph Play, "Le Reve,' Ecrt ct joue, pal Mile. Agnes Walter. Play, La Lettre Charges Emily Mor- lson Mayo Thach, Serena Kirkpatrick Louisa Gibson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
MISS GREENE TALKS
 TO SHAKESPEARE CLUB.

To the Shaks speare club, which met Fri day with Mrs. D. Il. Marbury, Miss Nimmo Greene gave delightful address on the library. She is deeply interested in library work and talks charmingly on the subject
 The members of the club were most enthusiastic and became members of the Library association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
TO RECEIVE WITH
 THE MISSES HARRIS.

The following have been invited to re- ceive with Miss Jamie Harris and Miss Nell Harris Wednesday afternoon: Mrs Eugene Ensen, Jr., Miss Edith Bowron, Miss Lucy Downey, Miss Jean Ballinger, Mrs. Tom Stobert, Mrs. Robert Stobert Mrs. A. R. Forsyth, Mrs. Russell Hunt Miss Hattie Fowlkes, Mrs. Felix Black burn, Mrs Pugh Pearson and the guests of honor, Miss Clark and Mrs. Hill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
HEBREW RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

The Birmingham Hebrew Relief asso- ciation will hold it's annual meeting al the Knesseth Israel synagogue this afternoon at o'clock. All the members of the association are urgently requested to be present at this meeting, upon which the further existence of the same is depend ent.' It is proposed to dissolve the asso- citation unless there be full attendance at this meeting. from which the proper of- f,eers may be selected. The interest of the poor demand that all be present and save this sacred institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Miss Willie .Neal Bates. Mrs. John War ren and Mrs. w. L. Murdoch.
 The prizes were lovely, The game prize, embroidered silk hose, was won by Mrs. Smallen. Mrs Forbes won the score prize, an embroidered brown parasol. The consolation. another pair of silk hose. was drawn with little pink fans from q dec orated pink basket. It was awarded to Mrs. Forbes. Mrs. Kelley presented her guest of honor with smart black and white parasol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
MUSIC AT THE COUNTRY CLUB.

The following programme will be rem dered this evening a the Southern club by- Calmans orchestra, from 7:3O to 10 clock.
 Overture, civilian Tell'' fRossinD. Selection, Fra Diavolo' (Auber)
 Cornet solo, Just Some One" (Ander- son).
 Selection, Norma (BellinD Waltz. "Au Revoir' (WaldteufeD. Selection, Sleeping Beauty and the Beast (Chattaway).
 Intermezzo. La E.spousal' (Petrie) Gavotte, "Olivia' lHaie).
 Overture, "5emiramedi'' tRossinD
 March ntermezZo, Jungle Moon'' (Wenrich).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

G. W. Hughes; first vice president, Mrs. A. P. Dewberry; second vice president, Mrs. J. c. Scott; secretary, Miss M. ". Hartwell; treasurer, Mrs. w. D. Holmes; critic, Mrs, John Perry; director. Miss Mary Robinson; state director, Mrs. R. ". Mobley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
CULTURE CLUB.

The Culture club at it's last meeting elected officers for next year as follows: Mrs Richard Fell, president; Mrs. s. M. Day, vice president Mrs, l.. D. Burr, sec retary; Mrs. E. NJ. Lislo, treasurer; Mrs. w. II. Bell, director; Mrs. C.C, Adams, critic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Hill will entertain tomorrow evening in compliment to MT. Quillian and Miss Jackson, whose we'd ding will occur Wednesday evening. Their guests will include the bridal party.
  Miss Lillian Moore Awill entertain at cards Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday afternoon Miss Jamie Harris and Miss Nell Harris will be hostesses at an afternoon tea In compliment to their guest, Miss Louise Clark of Arkansas and to Mrs. William Thomas Hill.
 General Sumter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet with Mrs. T. U. Walter Wednesday afternoon at O clock at her home, 2217 Fourteenth avenue, south
 The Council of Womens clubs will hold meeting in the rooms of the Young Women's Christian association Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock The purpose is the election of officers.
 The Young Mems Hebrew association ball, which was to take place on April 22, will be held Thursday evening, May 6 at McConnells hall The Foreign Missionary society of the 1T o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors.
 The Creche will meet Tuesday morning at Il o'clock at Mrs J. T. Nixons. sr The Ullman School Improvement asso- ciation has secured the High school audi torium for Friday evening for an enter tainment which promises to be most has scented to give her lecture on Angels" which has been heard by some of the club women of Birmingham and on one oc- casion by a party of friends at her home. Many who failed 10 hear it will be delighted to learn that they are to have the opportunity. An interesting feature of the evening will be the selections rem dered by the Euterpean club, under the leadership of Miss Leta Kits, and sev- eral instrumental numbers will also be heard.
 The concert to be given on May 20 at East Lake for the benefit of East Lake Methodist church is anticipated with great pleasure. Some Of the best artists in Birmingham will furnish the pro- gramme, which includes the following: Mazurka fMusin): Serenade (Svendson) , MT. Oliver Chalifoux.
 Vocal solo, When the Heart Is Young Dudley Buck. MT. Erin Farley.
 Vocal solo. Flows My Boy?' (Home), MT Wyatt Hef1in. Vocal numbers: "On Wings of Glory CIolm), "sonfl'' tsteinl, "Ich Liebe Dich' tGrieg); aria. ia Bohene;" oui, "On M'Apelle (Mnij, Mrs. Harriette Wisweil- O'Neil1.
 Violin solo, selected. Mir. Klenk.
 Vocal solo, Dreams (StretezkD, Owen Gillespie.
 Piano numbers: Mcclure (Choppin) i; Twelfth Thapsodie" (LiszD. Miss Strib- ling.
 Vocal solo, Love Me- lTostD, Miss Bessie Eargood
 Vocal numbers: Star of My Soul" Gisehoff) 70 Paradise (Meyerbeer), Mir i ". H. Davis 1 La Cruciix' (Faure) will be sung by Mrs. o. Neill and MT. Hef1in. The Frou Frou club will be entertained ! by Miss Barbara Ransom Thursday at her home, 11o9 Twelfth avenue north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
HOUSER-WRIGHT,

MT. Thomas Henry Wright announces the engagement of his daughter. Minnie, to MT. Isaac Temple Houser. the we'd ding to be solemnized the evening of June at S:30 o'clock at the Eleventh Ay- nue Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
McNAMARA.BYERs.

Mrs. Ada Y. Byers announces the en- gagement of their daughter, Lynda, te MT. Joseph MoNamara of orangeburg. g. C.. the wedding to be celebrated early In June at Ashville, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Miss Anna Knox Taylor and her sister Mrs Touart, were In the city Friday guests of Mrs. Lucien Brown. They were en route to their home in Mobile from Hot Springs.
 Mrs. A. O. Lane returned home last night after visit to her daughter. Mrs William Bailey, in St. Louis. Mrs. Bailey and her little daughter, Annie Lane Bailey, returned with her and will remain for time as her guests.
 A charming visiting girl who will arrive during May is Miss Hilda C. Waltz of Washington, daughter of Col. M. F.. Waltz of the United States army. shA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
NIXON SEAMAN.

MT. and Mrs. John shahan of Fauns- dale, Ala, announce the engagement ot their daughter. Kate to MT. George Cole man Nixon of Newark. N. J., the wedding to take place June S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

MISS NORMA SCHOLAR TO SING AT ESsEN-MRS. JEMlSoN EN- PERTAINS FOR VlSlTORS-MR LEYs BRlDGE-MRS. JONES' LUNCHEON = OTHER EVENTS. ENGAGEMENTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
CONTINUED ON PAGE 1s)
Hear Bennett from congress sional bureau of information on Panama at Jefferson Mon day night.
Pictures Worth Paying For

You will find Morton's worth fully his price.
 Your picture is to be criticised by more friends and relatives and kept longer-for generations, probably than fine clothes and hats, which last for only season; so, why not spend less for clothing, theatres, or eating, and unhesitatingly get the best pic lures?
 Morton is now making many nice pictures, artistic and becoming both in pose and finish, in Sepia Platinum, as we'll as his speciality, the dainty whte ground sheet piatinums in covers.
 Have these fine pictures framed for wall ornaments.
 Best class patronage solicited.
 For information or engagements call at Studio or BeN phone 1071. MOrt0n'S Photo Studio
 1Qfh Ct and 2nd Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Proud parents who wish their babies pictures to be the pret- tiest in likeness and style should have them photo graphed by
 HI. T. MORTON Bell Phons 1o7l 18th St. S, sd Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

perfect on this last appearance before a Birmingham audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

OFFICERS OF QUi WYE CLUB.
 The following officers have been elect ed in the Qui Viye club: President, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Mir. and Mrs ". T. Hill will entertain tomorrow evening in compliment to MT Quillian and Miss Jackson, whose wed ding will occur Wednesday evening. Thei guests will include the bridal party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

will be the guest of Miss Trapp Miss Waltz is a typical army girl. and will be one of the most attractive visitors of the season.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20
BLACKBlRO.
Delegates to the Sunday School Con-
Vention- Local and Personal.

Delegates to the Sunday School Con-
vention- Local and Personal.
Blackbird, Oct. 19.-Our Epwoth
League services will be held Sunday
evening the leader, Mr.. William L.
Reynolds, Jr. The topic being, GA
Lost Son and a Yearning Father. 5"
Mr.. William L. Reynolds, Jr., and
Mr.. Glenn o. WOODBURY. were elected
delegates for the Sunday School Con-
ventiOn to be held at Newport on
Thursday.
Personals. Mrs. Alire Ferguson
and daughter. Miss Bessie, of West
mont, N. j., spent a few days of
last weke with Mr.. and Mrs. R. S.
Brockson4. Miss Buelah Buckson,
of Stanton, spent Saturday and Sun
day with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Buckson. Miss Mamie E.
Pierson, of near Vandykes spent last
week with Mrs. W. A. Watson. Miss
Lidia Hurn, of Middletown, TIspent
part of last week with Mrs. William
Fortner. Mr.. Irving Brockson, o.
Middletown. spent Sunday with hi!
uncle, Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. Edmund
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

All are cordially invited to attend
an oyster supper to be held at the
home of Mr.. Abel Numbers by the
Ladies' id of Salem Church on Thurs
day night, October 81. If stormy
the following evening. Ice cream
and cake for sale.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20
CHESWOLD.
Wheat Soaring Higher and Apples
Scarce-Local and Personals.

Scarce-LocaI and Personals.
Cheswold, Oct. 18.-Wheat is being
loaded in cars on our siding at 81. IL
the bushel.
1t has been remarked that apples
have never been known so scarcce in
our local market as at the present
time, which is due to the very short
crop.
Miss Mary Anderson as delegate
and Miss Lille Bishop as alternate
with others from Cheswold will at
tend the County Sunday School Con-
vention at Dover, Wednesday of this
week.
Miss Emma Pearson as delegate
to EastOn District League Convention
held at Ridgely gave very lengthy
report of it in Cheswold League Sun
day evening.
Pastor Mccain expects to begin his
revival meetings at Bethel Friday
evening of this week.
Rev. William M. Mccain is an
nonced to preach at both churches
next Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Bishops Sunday School
class will hold Halloween Social
with special attractions in Anderson
Hall Saturday evening, October 80.
The Ladies' Aid prOverty supper
last week which by them was gotten
up in the twentieth century fashion,
that is on short notice, passed off
nicly nevertheless and netted them
about SIG.
A sociable party was held at the
home of Miss May Jackson last Fri
day evening, which is being spoken
of as very pleasant affair.
Personals. Miss Rena Knots who
has been the guest of Miss Mildred
CHM, Townsend, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Cooper are
visiting friends in Newark, N. j.,
Providence, R. l., and Brooklyn. F.
Incidentally with attending the fun
eral of Robert P. Collins at Dover
last week, Mr.. and Mrs w. F. Collins
and Mrs. Lewis Barnard, of Brook
Ign, stopped over with CheswolC
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Cassol
and son, Harry, are visiting friend
near Denton. Rev. Milton Mccain
and Mrs. Emma Pearson attended tn
district League convention at Ridge.
last week. Misses Jennie and Mar,
Hinsley, of Camden, were guests o
Mrs. D. H. Boyce last week. Mrs
George L. Bunker is making an ex
tended visit to her aged mother gu
in Indiana. Mrs. Mary Adams 0
Smyrna, is the guest of Mrs. P. L
Barcus, Sr.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

The Clayton Enterprise Company
have closed very successful canning
season at their factories at Blackbird
and Blackistons, packing over seven
teen thousand cases at the former and
over sixteen thousand at the latter
factory.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

Changes of seasons affect cattle
because their digestive organs have
to become accustomed to the change
of diet. This causes milk production
to decrease Forced feeding makes
matters worse. Fairfeld's Milk Pro,
Queer fed regularly will prevent all
hese troubles and keep up production.
Sold under written guarantee by
Clayton Enterprise Company, Clay
ton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20
CLAYTON.

CLAYTON. !
All orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.
Mr.. John Shahan, of Philadelphia,
has been spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Shahan.
The Ladies Aid of St. Paul M. E.
Church will meet next Friday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Ben Ely.
Mr.. A. C. R. Seemans is having
his home beautiied with fresh coat
of paint. Mr. James Wright is doing
the painting.
The new electric car of the Smyrna
Branch has returned and is now sue
cessfully installed and making the
regular trips to and from all main
line trains. 1t is reported that
another one like 1t will soon arrive
making two cars in the train.
All are cordially invited to attend
an oyster supper to be held at the
home of Mr.. Abel Numbers by the
Ladies' id of Salem Church on Thurs
day night, October 81. If stormy
the following evening. Ice cream
and cake for sale.
The Clayton Enterprise Company
have closed very successful canning
season at their factories at Blackbird
and Blackistons, packing over seven
teen thousand cases st the former and
over sixteen thousand at the latter
factory.
Next Sunday, October "a, will be
observed as Rally Day at Ewell's M.
P. Church. Rev. Arthur Richards,
of the Presbyterian Church of Smry-
ma, will deliver an address and Miss
Emily Spruance, of Smyrna, will re-
cite. There will also be other fea-
lures of entertainment. A cordial
invitation is extended the public and
friends of the church to be present.
Remember the hour, o'clock p. m.
Charles w. Kurdish, aged SO OF
Philadelphia, met with a fatal acct
dent on Thursday last by being rur
down by an automobile. Mr.. Furbisf
was riding through Paramount Park
when the accident occurred. He wa:
fastened to the hospital but died by
the time he arrived there. His
widow, who was a Miss Thompson
daughter of the late Robert Thompson
of near Kenton, and one son, surviv,
him. His remains were brought t.
Smyrna yesterday and interment wa
made in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rev
W. E. Matthews officiating.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

Brockson. Mr.. and Mrs. John R.
Hobson and daughter, Anna, spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan Bailey, near Delaneys.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Marker, of
Smyrna, spent Sunday with their son
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Marker, at Fields
boro. Miss Emma Carey and sister,
Amanda, of near Townsend, spent
Sunday with their sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles W.Jones.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

The U. S. Government in its
"Pure Food Law" does not elm
dorse"or guarantee" any prepara-
tion as some manufacturers in their
advertisements would make it ap-
pear. In the case of medicines the
law provides that certain drugs shall
be mentioned on the labels. if they
are ingredients of the preparation.
Ely's Cream Balm, the well-known
family remedy for cold in the head,
hay fever and nasal catarrh, doesn t
contain a sing e injurious drug, so
the makers have simply to print the
fact that it complies fully with all
the requirements of the law.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20
TOWNSEND.
Many Peach Orchards are Being Pulled
up-Local and Personal.


up-Local and Personal.
Townsend, Oct. 19.-Many peach
orchards in the lower part of New
Castle county are being chopped
down this fall on account of the scale
and blight.
The potato crop in this section is
being harvested and heavy shipments
are made daily at this place. The
farmers are receiving 70 cents per
bushel for their crop.
Miss Ethelwyn Maloney's Sunday
School Glass held a "Mum" Social
in the Church Hall, the proceeds of
which were for the benefit of her
class. They realized about $500.
Personals. Mr.. and Mrs. James
J. Brown, of Edge Hill, Pa. are
visiting his mother, Mrs. Lizzie
Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. James J..
Brown spent Wednesday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Lee-Miss
Viola Watt spent few days last
week among friends in Smyrna, Clay
ton and Middletown. Mrs. John l..
Townsend has returned from a very
pleasant visit among relatives and
friends in Wilmington. Mr.. James
Dooley, wife and baby, of Balti-
more, visited his grandfather, Mr..
John Carter.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

Many people delude themselves by
saying cit will wear away" when
they noti"e symptoms of kidney and
bladder trouble. This is a mistake.
Take Foley's Kidney Pills, and stop
the drain on the vitality. They cure
backache, rheumatism, kidney and
bladder trouble, and make every trace
of pain, weakness and urinary trouble
disappear. Sold by w. R. Keys &
Co., Clayton; all druggists, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

House on Delaware Street. Five Dollars
($5.00) a month. Apply to
JOHN p. HUDSON.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20
DOWNS CHAPEL.
Beulah Carter Entertains Her Friends
Local and Personal Mention.

Beulah Carter Entertains Her Friends
Local and Personal Mention.
Downs Chapel, Oct. 19.-Miss
Beulah Carter gave a birthday party
Saturday to her little friends. Those
present were: Bella Thompson, Iona
and May Smeardon, Nellie Downs,
Amanda, George and Emma Poore,
Mary Truitt, Eva Carey, Pearle
Thompson. They all spent a merry
time and wish her many more happy
birthdays.
Most of our farmers are done seed
ing wheat and are husking their
corn now.
Personals Mr.. and Mrs. Lew
Thompson pent Thursday in Smyrna
as guests of her sister, Mrs. Addie
King. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clark,
wife and daughter, of Brooklyn,
spent last week with his sister, Mrs.
Annie Attix.-Mr and Mrs. Arthur
Gearhart. near the Lighthouse in
Thorou <hfare Neck, spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Lew Thompson. Mr.. Charles Down.
was a guest of Mr.. Earle Attix Sun
day Miss Nellie Baxter is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Art lur Gearhart, il
Thoroughfare Neck, and will ais,
spend few days in Smyrna befor,
she returns home. Master Loui
Thompson was a guest of Mr.. Fran
Attix, Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

Mr.. John Shahan, of Philadelphia,
has been spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Shahan.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

Mr.. A. C. R. Seemans is having
his home beautifed with fresh coat
of paint. Mr. James Wright is doing
the painting.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

The Ladies Aid of St. Paul M. E.
Church will meet next Friday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Ben Ely.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

all orders for Subscriptions or Job Work
or any News Items left with NIL. Nudge
will receive prompt attention.
Smyrna times., 1909-10-20

The new electric car of the Smyrna
Branch has returned and is now sue
cessfully installed and making the
regular trips to and from all main
line trains. 1t is reported that
another one like 1t will soon arrive
making two cars in the train.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1909-09-03

The Transcript scribe says that the
Herald admits that the next congress
will be republican. We do not know
as it will make any great difference
whether the Transcript or the Herald
admits that such a condition will
come to pass, but we do not admit or
believe anything Of the kind. We
believe that the time will have
arrived when the people will take
little stock in the promises of the
representatives of the grand OLD
party of salve mixers and four.
tlushers'' and shuttle the pack for 8
new deal. At the present time the
cards are pretty much all jokers as fa1
as the consumer IS concerned.