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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Surprise Party.

An elaborate surprise party was ten dered MT. Bert l.. Fox of Atlanta by his parents MT. and Mrs. Jacob FOX, Jr., 1907 South Third avenue. MT. Fox Is on a short visit with relatives. During the evening games and dancing were the forms of entertainment. Music was fur- nished by an orchestra of four pieces
 which was seated in the home den, eiao- orately decorated with ferns and palms. The following were in attendance: Misses Corine Sommers. Tesse Schwarz, Rose Rubel, Esther Loveman, Fannie Jacobs, Jeanette Benjamin. Elsie Fies, and Cecile Rotholz, and Messrs. Laurence Simpson, Morton Simpson, Melville Sommers, Leon- ard wertheimer, Roy Strauss, Cecil Strauss, Julian Benjamin, J. M Fried, Alfred J. Frankenstein, Irwin Vorenberg, Isidore Wolfsohn, Joe Saks Ike Saks, Simon Baum, and Leo Straus of Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Annexed to Chattanooua.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 26-(Special.) ) It was with a gasp of surprise during the week just closed that the people of Or ange Grove. a suburb of Chattanooga, learned that bill annexing that section to the city of Chattanooga has been in- troduced in the legislature by Repre- sentative Cleague. The bill has been in. troduced without petition from the people of the suburb or of the city and its in- troduction was complete surprise to everyone except the initiated few. Two years ago the people of the suburb made an energetic effort toward annexation, but there was considerable opposition and the matter was dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
NEWS OF THE DAY
 IN SOCIETY WORLD Mrs. Sterrett Compliments Visi- tor With Informal Reception . NOTES HERE AND THERE A Surprise Party for MT. Fox-Mrs. Felix Drennen To Entertain At
 Tea-Miss Lillian Moore
 Entertains at Cards.
NOTES HERE AND THERE
By MYRTLE MILES. (TeIephones: Bell, 116o; Peoples, 29e.)

(TeIephones: Bell, 116o; Peoples, 2ee.)
 An occasion of simplicity and gracious charm was Mrs. Robert H. Sterrett's well come yesterday afternoon to her house guest, Mrs. Joel Jones Barnett of Balti- more, a lovely bride of a few days. A joint honoree with Mrs. Barnett was Mrs. Kosciusko Constantine, one of the circle of charming matrons who arrived in Bir- mingham during the past season to make it home.
 Mrs. Sterretts home Is always a place of distinctive charm and each entertain ment is characterized by the beauty of its floral decoration. Yesterday, both field and garden yielded their bountiful bloomi and the sweetest of the spring blossoms made an exquisite setting for the scores of fair women in smart spring toilets who gathered in response to her invita- tion.
 From the woods were brought azeleas and blooming shrubs with quantities of honeysuckles and violets, in artistic com bnation. Roses of richest hue as well as the purest white adorned the various apartments. The tea table was in pink, a central decoration of tea roses. Bon bons and ices were in the same tint, the ices having the heart shape.
 Miss Marie Pinckard and Miss Edith Bowron presided at the punch table. The blossoms used in the parlor were all white, the mantle banked with white roses and ferns, while the reception hall entrusted prettlly with its red roses.
 Receiving with Mrs. Sterrett were Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Constantine, and Mrs Whiteman. Among those calling during the afternoon were Mason Dillard, Mrs. N. B. Feagin, Miss Alma Feagin, Mrs. T. G. Bush, Mrs. Towers. Mrs. Walter Fowlkes, Mrs. D. H. Marbury, Mrs. w. P. Pinckard, Mrs. Roland. Mrs. N U' Walter, Mrs. Passenger, Mrs. James Bow ron and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

 Those merry members who constitute The Art club, both branch and root; Who paint and draw and other things, With names as long as corset strings, The Tableaux Vivant will give tonight, By flashing gasjets' somber light; The show twill be the prettest yet, The pictures you will neer forget; Religions of the World Iris named And now, henceforth Il be justly famed.
 IL "The Dawn," on programme is premier With Miss Gaston as lovely as Recamier; Her presence with admiration will fill the room Pretty and dainty like lily in bloom. Awaiting next place, whose arrival there In 'The Unveiling of Isis'-Egyptian lore rare Is the beautiful Mrs. Ross c. Smith, But nothing like unto a myth, With Miss Sarah Wilson and Virginia White As pretty as the stars of night. The audience delighted will be at the able Manner in which song, story and fable Will bo depicted by such charmers as Whose aim will be to look pretty and please
 " Judaism in the hands of MT. James Bowron, With dainty Miss Kirkpatrick, pshaw!
 twould take a sour one Not to appreciate a picture of such clas- sic ken I can't half do it justice with my humble pen.
 VI. Next comes Mrs Lewis in 'The Triumph of Light" 'Tis worth the admission. her beauty so bright: The passeul she'll do in the prettiest pose Will thrill us with pleasure from fingers to toes. Mrs w. M. Jordan and Mrs. Ted Joy, Surrounded by beauties, both pretty and coy, Will pose in costume of Chinese blue In Ancestor Worship we wor- ship you!
 VIII. "rhe Beautiful Vision will be the next hit. With the dainty Miss Dabney and MT. Nes-bitt;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Alabama Anxious.

Tuscaloosa, April 26.-Thursday. Friday and Saturday Alabama plays the strong team of the University of Georgia So far Alabama has lost no game of the 16 played. The Crimson White is anx- fous, however for Georgia is strong. It is believed, however, that Dr. Pollard's science will win out after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
At Greensboro,

Greensboro, April 26.-( (Speeial.) )-Decora- tontion Day was most appropriately ob served here today. MT. K. H. Evins, a Confederate veteran of this place, and Hon. w. D. Seed, state treasurer, were the orators of the occasion. Crosses of honor were conferred on Capt. J. H. Tur- pin, J. A. Stokes, J. c. Singley, John c. Hut, J. F. Crawford, Sr and J. F. Craw- ford, Jr, all of whom were Confederate veteans, and upon Mrs. J. M. P. Otis, the widow of a Confederate veteran. After the exercises in the hourthouse the crowd marched to the grave yard and the graves of all Confederate veterans were dec orated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
At M arion.

Marion. April -(Special.)-The annual memorial services were held at the court house today. Sumpter Lee of Birming- ham delivered the address, Confederate monument in the city cemetery and the soldiers graves in Episcopal cemetery were decorated with wreaths and flowers The weather prevented the usual large attendance. Crosses of honor were given to Frank J. LeVert, T. J. Blackburn and Huston Edwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

Proud parents who wish their babies pictures to be the pret- tiest in likeness and style should have them photo graphed by
 H. T. MORTON Bell Phone 1071 18th St. x 2d Aye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
In Boston, Too.

Boston, April 2s.-In several of the Bos- ton billiard rooms tonight were held ben- eits for Jake Schaefer, the former cham pion. At a leading hail. McHale, the former New England champion played an exhibition game with local player and in each of the other halls special pro- grammes were arranged. Admissions were charged and the proceeds will be for warded to Schaefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
At Gads den.

Gadsden, April Especial. .)-Although threatening this morning, the weather this afternoon was ideal for the memorial exercises and a good attendance marked the ceremonies. The programme hereto- fore announced was carried out, the exer- cises being in charge of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Races in SIeepyville.

Montgomery, April 26.-Strang, Chevro- let and Dewitt, members of the Buick racing team, are in the city and there will be events in Montgomery tomorrow afternoon hundred-mile event is the principal attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

and Mrs. Lindley c. Mcclure, on South Nineteenth street.
 Mrs. Chambers McAdory has gone to Cincinnati and French Lick Springs, Ind, to spend several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Battle Winters, who were married last week in Savannah Ga., have returned to this city and are at home to their friends at 212S Fifth avenue. Mrs. Winters was Miss Anne McAvoy of Savannah.
 
 Miss Dot Oren of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. E. c. Bloomberg on the South Highlands.
 Mrs Walter Crimp has returned to her home in Chicago and was accom- panied by Mrs. w. S. Mohsberg, who will be her guest for several weeks.
 
 Miss Rosa Long is visiting in Chat tanooga.
 Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Ch henoweth and Miss Margaret Cenoweth returned Sat urday night from Columbus, Ga, where they were in attendance at the mar riage last week of MT. Arthur Cheno- weth and Miss Illges. They visited friends for several days after the we'd ding.
 Mrs. Oscar Steele of Statesville, N. C., accompanied by her little daughter, are expected to arrive today to be the guest of her mother, Mrs. Parker.
 
 Miss Penelope Bryant of Blount Springs is in the city to attend the tableaux this evening and the music festival.
 pr. and Mrs. J. E. Wilkinson have returned to Prattville, after visit to Mrs. w. A. Brown.
 Mrs. Walker Percy will entertain the Theatre club this evening after the tableaux vivant at the Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Announcements,

Mrs. Felix Drennen will entertain in- formally at tea this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Her guests will include a party of Mrs Travis Drennen's friends who are asked in compliment to her.
 Miss Lillian Moore will entertain a coterie of her friends among the mar ried set tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at bridge in compliment to her house guest. Mrs. West of Georgia.
 Mrs. Stobert's tea Thursday after noon will be one of the charming af- fairs of the week. Her hours are quite late so that many attending the festi- val matinee will go later to her house.
 
 Block Improvement society 66S, 669 and 670 will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. w. A. Kay, 1881 North Twenty fifth street,
 The Barker School Improvement asso- citation will have a May festival and book reception Saturday, May 1, at o'clock. Refreshments will be served.
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 An interesting programme has been arranged for the celebration of May festival for the benefit of the Boys Industrial school at East Lake Satur- day. Through the kindness of MT. Richard Burnett, MT. Al Campbell and MT. A. H. Ford of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company the school will receive one-third of the proceeds from the amount received on that day at East Lake park. The boys from the school band in green uniforms will sell tickets in town this week. The programme is as. follows: A pony names to be announced later May pole dance by a group of Birmingham's most popular young girls; athletic con- test by boys from the Athletic club, Y. w. c. A. and the Powell school under the supervision of MT. T. c. Young; &C., robatic feats by professionals; dress parade by military companies of Boys Industrial school; parade and exhibi- ton by members of the Riding academy under the direction of MT. Pollard; speech by Judge Feagin. and torch light drill after dark The Boys h. dustrial school band will play during the day.
 The Art Study club will meet Sat urday afternoon at the public library. All members are urged to attend
 The board of managers of the Mercy Home will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home.
 Society is all interest in the tableaux to be presented this evening at the Jef- ferson.
 Paden-Rech.
 MT. and Mrs. David Reich of Gadsden have announced the engagement of their daughter, Stella. to MT. John San ford Paden, the wedding to take place in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Cool and cozy Summer Resorts.

are numerous in North Michigan. For Michigan in Summer" book of pictures and descriptions, free to persons planning vacation trips, write R. H. Lacey, S. P. Agent, 221 Fourth ave. North, Nashville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
THE ON-TIME LINE

Has three daily trains to Atlanta. The Seaboard, leave 5:30 a.m., zoo am. and 4:10 pm. Effective May 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

Columbus, Ga, April .-(Special.) )-Fol- lowing a day of downpour yesterday and heavy clouds this morning, the skies cleared this afternoon and the unique rec ord that prevails in Columbus. of not single Confederate Memorial Day service having been prevented by rain in the 43 years that the custom has been observed here, Is still unbroken.
 The beautiful custom of the southern memorial day originated in Columbus, and that Providence has smiled so be- highly upon the anniversary for nearly a half century has been mat ter of comment among the members of the Ladies' Memorial association and cit izens here generally. Many times in the 43 years it looked as if rain would prevent the exercises, but somehow the skies have always cleared at the last moment.
 This morning the conditions were most threatening, but the day ended in sun shine and the march through the streets, the public exercises and the marking of soldiers graves were all carried out &C., cording to programme In the long street procession were many public school chill dren in a body, carrying Confederate flags A crowded opera house heard an eloquent address by Prof. A. w. Van Hoose of Gainesville Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
DENNERLES, 2125 Fifth Avenue

i'm port CTS and manufacturers of
 fine Hair Goods, Wigs and Crepe Wool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Notes and Personals.

Mrs. Warren Candler Mcclure of Co., lumbus, Miss. is the house guest of MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
paden-Reich.

MT. and Mrs. David Reich of Gadsden have announced the engagement of their daughter, Stella. to MT. John San ford Paden the wedding to take place in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
ALABAMA PAYS
 TRIBUTE ID DEAD Custom Originated At CoIum-
 bus, Ga THE ELEMENTS ARE KIND The Weather Is Ideal in Most Sec lions, Though Morning Opened ThreateningIy-W. D. Seed
 at Greensboro.
THE ELEMENTS ARE KIND

Montgomery, April 26.-( Special )-Mont- gomery took a day off to pay honor to the memory of the old soldiers, the heroes of the Southern Confectionery, and march, ed in parade or in irregular order to the capitol and the cemetery to lay flowers upon the graves of dear departed and hear addresses in tribute to those who bore the brunt of great conflict. From the battlements of the capitol, where the confederation was formed, boomed sa- lute from big guns, the smoke from which curled about the stone and marble of the monument that is a silent evidence of the love of the living for the dead.
 The parade was formed at the White House of the Confectionery where Jeffer- son Davis made his home while in the city, and marched to the cemetery, via the state house, stopping at the latter place to recall the gories of the days gone by About the brass star that marks the place where Jefferson Davis stood to take the oath of office was a massive wreath of the colors of the lost cause, and pa triotic associations distributed their mem bers about the grounds as well as made part of the parade. The state house itself was festooned with flowers and bunting, and the whole appearance WAS one of general holiday, tinged with the sadness of the occasion.
 Gen. John W. A. Sanford was the pre- siding officer, with Gen. William w. Brandon as orator of the day. Son of a veteran and filled with the sentiments of the old south, General Brandon took his hearers out of the sordid days of the ma terialistie present and handed them back to their fathers, there to see and feel and Know the sorrows of the Confederate sol der, and more, the glories of his career, the feeling of happiness that was given to those who made country great in de- feat and left a people proud, though bowed with the hardships and the sorrows of a lost contest. It was one of the most inspiring talks ever heard on such an oc- casion in the state.
 The parade was made up of old sol dlers, sons of old soldiers, local military, school-boy cadets, members of the wom- ems societies, and other patriotic assem- blies Aldermen rode in carriages and leading citizens had more or less conspic- uous parts in many ways. Great banks of flowers were at the grave-side, so that there was enough and to spare for all mounds Halls Taylor was the grand marshal, and Gen. Bibb Graves of the national guard, rode with the soldiers of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

pr. and Mrs. J. E. Wilkinson have returned to Prattville, after visit to Mrs. w. A. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

Mrs. Walker Percy will entertain the Theatre club this evening after the tableaux vivant at the Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

The marriage of MT. Dawne Dee of Mo Gehee, Ark, and Miss Melusina ulme of New Orleans, took place in this cit yesterday Rev. w. E. Fenley of the Foi ty-first Avenue Baptist church, perform ing the ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Billy Murray
Will Fight Hard
Against Removal.

Philadelphia, July 27.-Before Mike
Donlin can don a Philadelphia uniform
and come here to manage the. club a
way will have to be found to defeat the
fight that Manager Billy Murray has
started to hold his place. Murray has
come out boldly and announced him.
self as ready to make a fight. Sup
ported by Walter OMara, a director of
the club, Murray centered his attack on
Felix Isman and charged that he had
exceeded his authority in negotiating
with Donlin, and that in reality Isman
owned no stock in the club and had no
authority.
Furthermore, Murray announced that
himself and O'Mara, acting in concert,
could make a deadlock and Offset the
votes of Wolf and McNichol. There
fore, with the directors place left va
cant by the death of Mr.. Durham. the
two could block any action looking to
the replacing of Murray by Donlin.
''Murray's contract has two years
yet to rum" said O'Mara. Until that
time ne cannot be removed"
II am willing to have Donlin, wanted
him, in fact, but on a purchase basis,
not in a trade of Magee, who is one of
the best players in the country. Mr..
Isman has no official connection with
the club. He has not been elected a di-
rector or president"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
The Markets.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
The Leading Stocks.

New York. July 27-The stock market
today was characterized by its narrow
ness and professionalism and its move
ments had little significance as an in
dex Of financial views on conditions. The
desultory buying of stocks was attributed
to professional short covering, including
for coming stock market settlement.
Inc small impression made on the price
of United States Steel by the broad inti-
nations Of the past few days that no
dividend increase was to be counted upon
made the shorts in the stock willing to
wait for the action of the directors.
There was a significant growth of the
| impression, proved true by the event,
| that a compromise decision would be
reached by the directors to put the divi-
dend on a 3 per cent. basis.
| The buying of the bears to cover
shorts found no pressure Of offerings to
sell. The steel !ndustrials were strong as
a group. Republic. Steel led the move
ment, helped by the news of large re-
sumptons of mills activity and by the
| return to Wall Street of a dominant in
terest in the control of the company with
very confident predictions Of unprece-
industrials followed the prevailing up
ward tendency along with the steel group.
Union Pacific stretched its record price
another 3-8, but without attaining the
| coveted goal of the 200 mark, although
| lacking but a small fraction. The firm
| ness with which this stock was held at its
high altitude had considerable effect
| on speculative sentiment.
| Speculative opinion in Wall street has
rot at any time relinquished the convic-
tior that conditions warrant an expecta-
ton of a crop yield this year of unprec-
edented values. Prices of stocks there
| fore advance but little on good crop news,
which serves but to confirm an opinion
| already held. The money question re-
manned in the background in the esti-
ma ton of the stock market element.
| Bonds were steady. Total sales, par
/ value, $43s4,O United States bonds were
unchanged on call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Marksmen Display Marvellous
Accuracy at Wakefield Shoot.

Wakefield, Mass, July 27.-The most
accurate shooting ever seen on the
Bay State rife range marked the sec
ond day of the New England Military
Rife Associations annual tournament.
Weather and wind conditions were al
most ideal today and perfect scores
were numerous. Eight men registered
''pOssibles' of so in the Gushing match
at 800-yard range. Private ]. w. Hes
sian of New York made a possible in
the Bigney match at 1000 yards and
there was also some remarkable shoot
ing in the re-entry matches. The Es-
sex county match, an individual con-
test at 200 and 500 yards for a trophy
presented by Col. John Caswell, was
one of the most interesting of the day,
nearly all the members of the various
state teams and the Marine Corps
navy and naval cadet teams partici-
pating. The trophy went to Lieut.. DAN
iel M. Wentworth of Sanford, Me, who
had score of 81, while second place
! was given to Lieut.. James E. Burns of
| the 9Th Regiment, Mass. Co. C, and the
third to Ensign Sanders of the navy.
Both Burns and Sanders had a total
of 81, but Wentworth outranked them
at the 5OO-yard range. The Bigney prize
presented by Col. Bigney at 1000 yards.
Private ]. w. Hessian of New York
had a possible" so, while other scores
were as follows:
Midshipman A. D. Denny, U. S. NJ,
40: Lieut. John E. Parker. Co. G. Sth
Mass, 40; Private George w. Reid, Co.
A, 9Th Mass, 48; Lieut. J. E. Burns, Co.
c. 6th Mass, 4S; Lieut.. E. F. Keating,
Co. G. list Me. 4S; Lieut.. A. p. Fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-07-28
Straight Heats Prevail at
Detroit Grand Circuit Races

Detroit. Mich, July e. the 18th re-
newal of the Chamber of Commerce $1,000
stake for 2.13 class PAGERS Originally 224
class was won in straight heats by
George Gano without any particular eff
fort on the part Of that speedy stallion.
Driver Thomas w. Murphy of Pough-
kcersie placed the Gano horse where he
wanted and won when ready in each of
the heats Star Patchen was the best of
the field and led into the stretch every
time, but in the final drive he could not
keep pace with the flying son of Gam
BETA Wilkes. The best time-2. N4-is
second fastest ever recorded in the stake
Ell Victress won the PA trot in three
heats, although in the last two Jennie
Constantine raced her every foot of the
way and failed by a nose to win. Sum-
maries:
2.14 TROT-PURSE $1,000.
Ell Victress, b m, by Ell Banecca-
Dolly by Victor (Rosemyer). l