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concerning materials that crepe Weaves
will have a great vogue. and this pro-
phecy seems to be born out by the
more beautiful gowns of the year.
1t is certain that satin in any case
year. Lustrous silks have been SO
much worn that women seem to have
tired of them and, for change, turned
to the duler though still supple ma
terials.
Crepe de chine will probably prove
the most satisfactory of the hano
somer materials, for it is so pliable
that it may be used for the many drap
ed effects in vogue and at the same
time it is heavy enough to fall pref
tily and gracefully around the figure
1t is also a material that lends itself
we'll to hand embrOideries. and it COM
bines well with all kinds of lace. A
new material also promises to make its
appearance during the season to come.
This is satin. but without the sheen
that this material has heretofore pos
sessed 1t is called peach blow satin,
for the surface is not perfectly smooth.
but is slightly downy, like the skin of
peach
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15
Funeral Instead of Weddino.

TACOMA, Sept. 15.-Instead of be-
coming a bride, Miss Ethel Peinkeins,
of Pullman, yesterday attended the
funeral here Of her intended husband.
She was to have been married this
week to ]. A Bortle, Northern Pa
cific employe. who was killed recently
by a locomotive.
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of government convention was
opened here today to frame a petition
to the legislature. The state const-
tuition at present prohibits commission
rule.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15
CHARGED With Murder.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Sept. 15.-
James B. Harmon, of Somerville. who
sweetheart, Maud r. Hartley. last De
cember. faced trial today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15
independence Day.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. IS
Central American independence day
was celebrated in an enthusiastic man
ner by all the republics today.
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Favor Commission system.

ROANOKE, Va, Sept. 15.-To form
a union OF all the larger cities of the
state in favor of the commission form
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15

The practice Of using some kind OF
mouth wash has become universal and
the bathroom that d5es not boast of one
or more kinds is poorly equipped
As disease germs find their way into
the system through the mouth, how
necessary then it is % annihilate them
before injury is doEe. Not only is
the mouth wash employed for this pur-
pose. but for a fetid breath, acid condi-
tons of the stomach, which have a
most injurious effect upon the enamel
Of the teeth. These may be secured in
advised for feverish breath.
append several formulas for mouth
washes:
An excellent disinfectant is composed
of benzoic acid. l dram; tincture of.
eucalyptus > drains; absolute alcohol,
ounces; oil of peppermint, 10 drops.
Another disinfectant includes:
Thymol. 3 grains; benzoic acid. 3
drains; tincture of eucalyptus, drains
essence of peppermint, 10 drops; alco-
hol, 3 ounces.
Pour enough into the glass of water
to make it turbid
Where Cream Is Potent.
After exposing the face to the CRIME
of travelling motoring or outdoor exer-
else. a good cold cream will be found
to do its work more throughly and less
painfully possibly than soap and water,
Soap does not penetrate the pores SO
successfully as a cream, for this Is alb
sorbed.
Experiment with this little scheme
and / am sure that you will become a
convert to the practice. Cream the
face thoroughly with good cleansing
cream. going into the sides of the nose
and or the forehead where the soil is
likely to settle most generously. Rub
for several minutes and then remove
linen.
The amount of dirt and CRIME accum
ulated is truly astonishing.
II another cream bath seems war
ranted repeat it. Then apply a frag
rant toilet water TO the skin by means
of pieces of absorbent cotton. Go over
the face and ears to remove all the
grease.
Rub the face with a channels to re-
move the shine and then powder light
ly.
Beautifying the Elbows.
The wearing of long or half length
sleeves of net and lace, while fashion
able, is not calculated to improve the
flesh on the arms, especially the ell
bows These cotton meshes are in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15
Beautifying the Elbows.

The wearing of long or half length
sleeves of net and lace, while fashion,
able, is not calculated to improve the
flesh on the arms, especially the ell
bows These cotton meshes are in
clined to irritate the skin, particu-
larly so where a woman possesses the
''eIbow habit" which encourages the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15
To Keep the Skin White.

a housekeeper who breads the flush
ed. painful skin that is sure to follow
after exposing it to the hot fire has
originated a novel scheme. She has
made little face mask of sheer white
linen. this is worn over the face, with
openings for the eyes, of course. 1t is
a great protection against the heat
from the fire, either COAL wood or gas
Before putting on the mask the face IS
bathed with a saturated solution OF BIZ
carbonate of soda, this is cooling III
itself and is allowed to dry in. Every
half hour the face is bathed again for
a minute or two. While this may
seem to be a nuisance, it is far BET
ter than sore or disfigured face.
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pared mustard plaster for it also re-
lieves cold and inward irritation.
A small roll of bandaging muslin
sold at first-class druggists is inval-
liable, especially when children are
numbered among the party, for falls
with them are frequent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15

1t is predicted by those who are wise capet
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-09-15

BEVERLY, Mass, Sept. 15.-Prlnce
Kuni, cousin of the emperor of Japan,
accompanied by the princess and Col
onel Kurita, his military aid. had
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
Akin.HuII.

Robert Vance Akin and Miss Mar
garet Lee Hull were quietly married
this afternoon at o'clock at the home
of the bride on the Santa Fe pike,
Rev. T. H. Athey, of Columbia, Of
ficiating. The ceremony was said be-
meath a large white wedding bell, sus-
pended from the ceiling, around which
was formed an arch of beautiful au-
tumn flowers. Little Misses Sadie
Lucas and Elizabeth Akin were the
ribbon bearers. There were no atten-
dants.
Miss Hull is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hull, and is popular
and attractive young lady. Mr.. Akin
resides in Williamson county, and Is
a prosperous farmer. He was accom-
panied here by Edwin Fitzgerald, Dick
Steele and J. M. Liggett. Mr.. and
Mrs. Akin drove through to Columbia
and took the northbound train for
bridal trip.
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on Saturday with a linen shower BY
Miss Josephine Foster, at her home in
the Carter's Greek neighborhood. In
vitations were extended 10 twenty.
four. The guests were received in
the drawing room by Mrs. Foster. and
after they had assembled were led in
10 the hall. where each was supplied
with an anchor. Suspended from
the pOrtieres was a large heart, and
each guest was blindfolded and told TO
pierce the heart with her anchor, to
determine her fortune. Miss Hull
was the last to advance on the heart.
and when she attempted to pierce it
the curtains were drawn aside and
instead she pierced a large basket and
was showered with many handsome
presents.
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bride. The ceremony was said b,
Rev. A. P. McFerrin. father of the
groom. the marriage being witnessed
only BY the immediate members Of
the family. and By Miss Mary Wilson
the house guest of Miss Mary Dale
Craige
The bride was handsomely gowned
in a going-away dress Of Ottoman
green, with hat and gloves TO match.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. McFerrin drove to Columbia.
where Ihey took the train South for
al extended bridal trip.
The popularity Of the young couple
was attested BY the numerous pres
ents received. The gift Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Craige
was a chest Of silver and handsome
silver service. Mr.. and Mrs A. p.
McFerrin furnished the new home.
Many other presents were received.
all Of which were beautiful and costly.
On Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
F. B. Craige entertained the immedi-
ate members of the two families at
dinner.
The bride is young woman of rare
accomplishments, and has a host of
friends. Since her graduation from
college she has been a social fayorite.
The groom is the son of Rev. A. P.
McFerrin, who for eight years was
pastor of the First Methodist church
of Columbia, and who is deservedly
popular throughout the county and |
state He was engaged in business
at Mt Pleasant for a number of years,
and also at Nashville for a period,
many friends. At present he
resides at Eadesville, KY, where the
young couple will be at home after
November 1st.
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SeIIars-Sellers.

A quiet but pretty home wedding
was that of Miss Essie Sellers and
Mr.. Robert Sellars, which was solemn
lied on Tuesday afternoon at five
o'clock at the home OF the pride
parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Sellers
on South Main street.
The house was tastefully decorated
in palms and ferns and white roses
and lighted with white tapers. The
impressive ceremony was performed
in the presence of only few rela-
tiyes and friends by Rev. 7. H Athey.
There were no attendants, but the
bride, who entered with the groom,
was quite handsome in a becoming
tailor suit of navy blue serge with hat
to match. She carried a graceful
bououet of white chrysanthemums.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sellars left on the
evening train for short honeymoon
and on their return will be at nome
To their many friends at Carriers
Greek, where the groom is in business
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
THE SICK.

A. o. p Nicholson, Jr., was down
town Monday for the first time
in a number of months. having just
recovered from hard attack of fever.
Mr.. A. r. Lamb was but slightly
hurt by the fall which he recently re-
ceived. Mr.. Lamb was walking on the
back porch at the time the accident
occurred, and in some was his crutch.
es gave him a turn that threw him to
the floor.
Pillow Due, son of Mr.. and Mrs. N.
f. Due. is much better, after three
weeks illness.
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Cummings c stes,

Mr., G. w. Cummings and Miss Bour-
bon Estes were quietly married Tues
day at Phoenix, Arizona, and will
make their home there for the pres
ent. The bride is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Russell Estes, of this coun-
ty, and has many friends here.
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treasurer. The meeting was one OF
more than usual interest, and at its
conclusion Miss Dobbins served light
refreshments. Miss Dobbins, the re-
firing president, has just closed a
most successful administration.
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Miss Pillow Entertains in Honor Of
Miss Warfield.

Miss Pillow Entertains in Honor OF
Miss WarfieId.
One of the most brilliant social
events of the season, was the linen
shower given Friday afternoon by Miss
Mary Marcello Pillow at the magnif-
cent Pillow home on West Seventh
street, in compliment to Miss Julia
Warfield, whose marriage to Mr.. Hor-
ace Frierson occurs on the twentieth
of this month. There was never a
time when the home looked more
beautiful Miss Pillow is a most
charming hostess and on this occa-
sion was at her best. The parlor dec
orations were exquisite. Green and
white was the color scheme with pink
roses to give the picture a more beau
tiful effect Ferns and white and
green candles were used for the light
ing and a beautiful soft light was
thrown over the most bewitching
lumbia society in many months. The
handsomely gowned maidens and ma
irons were blended into the scene.
In the receiving line with Miss Pill
low and Miss Warfeld were Misses
Annie Barrow, of Columbia; Margaret
Frierson, of Nashville, sister of the
groom; and Miss olivia
Brown, of Chattanooga, who is the
charming guest of Miss Warfeld
Miss Pillow was handsomely attired
in a gown of green messaline satin,
with selftone lace and gold trimmings. II
Miss Warfeld's gown was of peach
,olored broadcloth, trimmed in gold
md passamentrie. The other ladies 4
n the line we're becOmingIy gowned
or the occasion. b
In the dining room was the large '
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22

mahogany table. over which hung a
large chandelier covered with red
hearts and cupids and from which sus-
pended large red heart, and immedi-
ately under this was a cut glass vase
filed with white carnations placed on
a handsome Russian Cluny piece,
which covered the entire table. The
piece is direct from Russia and is one
of the hadnsomest in Columbia. From
each corner of the table was suspend
ed large chains of hearts and cupfds,
caught with large bows of red ribbon
The color scheme of red and white in
the dining room was carried out in the
bon bons, ices and minis The minis
We're made in the shape of large
hearts. Seated at one end of the
table was Miss Halle Fry and at the
other Miss Martha Williamson,
both of whom presided grace
fully. Miss Kate Sowell at
another table served chocolate
and sandwiches, the sandwiches be-
ing heart-shaped. At still another
table Miss Olive Dobbins and Miss
Mary D. Warfield served cake and
bon bons
When the time arrived for the large
basket filled with the many hundreds
of handsome linen gifts that had been
made by the deft hands of the many
friends of the fair young lady to be
brought out, little Misses Norma War
field, sister of the bride-elect, and, lit
tie Miss Pauline Fulton, dressed as
cupids, were the bearers. The large
basket made in the shape of heart,
was suspended from the folding doors
between the hall and dining room and
the fair Miss Warfield was handed
the ribbons which pulled and united
the love bow knot and such a shower
IF linen came forth to gladden. her
young heart. This was the culmina-
ion of one of the most brilliant and
Happy social events of the season.
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d.CIements,

William T. Cleveland and Mrs
Edith Clements were married Satur'
oay afternoon at the Court House by
Judge W. o. Gordon Both were
strangers here, their home being at
Nafmite, Illinois. They insisted up
oo having a marriage certificate. I'm
mediateIy after the ceremony they
look the train for the North.
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whose wedding will be solemnized al
Columbia, Wednesday evening. Only
the members of the bridal party were
present.
A color scheme of white and green
was beautifully carried out in every
detail of the table appointments and
in the elaborate menu served.
In the center of the table was a
large greenwicker basket filled with
white chrysanthemums and the han
die tied with tulle, colonial glass can
dlesticks, with green shades, were
placed around it and glass compotes
held green grapes and minis The
place cards were heart-shaped, hand
painted with cupids for the girls and
bride heads for the men.
Souvenirs for the girls were kneel-
ing bisque cupids and for the men
golden slippers. The ices We're mold
ed in the form of miniature cupids,
with green bows and arrows. The
individual cakes were wedding bou-
quets tied with green ribbons. Clever
toasts were drunk to the bride in
champagne.
Seated at the table were Mr.. and
Mrs John Frierson, Miss Warfield
and Horace Frierson, Jr., Miss Mary
Pillow, of Columbia and T. l. Webb,
Jr., of Nashville; Miss Annie Barrow,
of Columbia, and Job Garner, of Law
Miss Brown, of Chatta-
nooga, and Stuart Pitcher, of Nash
Vile Miss Halle Fry, of Columbia;
Miss Margaret Frierson, of Nashville, .
and Charles Frierson of Nashville.
The entire house was lavishly dec
,rated, the drawing rooms in pink
'oses, to harmonic with the wall col
,ring, and in the hall and library
pecimen yellow chrysanthemums.
The young people remained until
oday with Mr.. and Mrs. Frierson.
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Mrs. Hatcher Entertains.


Mrs. E. H. Hatcher entertained at
luncheon Tuesday at her country home
complimentary to Miss Julia Warfeld,
| whose marriage to Mr. Horace
Frierson, Jr was solemnized We'd
nesday evening. This was the last of
series of pre-nuptial enter
tainments given in the honor
of the bride-elect. The Hatcher
home was decorated in green
and white throughout. In the spacious
dining room a center piece of white
chrysanthemums served as a back
ground for sparkling cut glass and
FURNISHED silver, the green of smilax
yariegated by bows of white tulle
completing the decorations. Covers
were laid for ten, the guest list in
Guiding in addition to Miss Warfield,
her maid Of honor, Miss Mary Pillow;
her brides maids, Misses Margaret
Frierson, of Nashville, Olivia Brown
of Chattanooga, Mary D. Warfield and
Annie Barrow, Of Columbia; Misses
Halle Fry and Olive Dobbins, who
will keep the bridal register, and Mrs.
H. D. Harkreader. An elegant eight
course luncheon was served The
favors were dainty hand-painted place
cards of brides and brides maids
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House Party,

Miss Rebecca Erwin was hostess of
Pheasant house party at her home
"'m Thursday until Monday. The
t'est list included W. G. Erwin, G. M.
VS"'n, of Atlanta; Miss Guy Bowen,
- Nashville; J. Paul Fitzpatrick and
~ T. Fitzpatrick, of Mooresville; F.
W. ElIett and Mrs. f. NJ. Elicit, Of
At Pleasant
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
Hickman-T homas.

R. S. Hickman and Miss Mamie
Thomas, two prominent young people
of the Stoversville neighborhood, were
married Sunday afternoon at Culleoka
by Esq. Bellanfant. The marriage
was in the nature of a runaway affair.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
Family Reunion.

Mrs, John Ashton, Mrs. Robert
Moore, Mrs. Alex Hill and Mrs. John
W, Cecil returned Monday from
Williamson county, where they have
been attending family reunion at
the home Of Mrs. Gray, who Is a Sis
Ter OF three of the ladies and kinslady
Of the other.
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!. D. c, Elects Officers.

AT a recent meeting of the Winnie
laws Chapter Daughters of the Con-
'eracy held with Miss Gene Dob
''oS' new officers for the year were
''e'ted as follows: Miss Annie Ev-
aus president; Miss Emma Harlan,
secretary and Miss Mamie Hill,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
Miss Julia warfield Honoree.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Stephenson Frier-
son entertained Saturday evening at
dinner at their handsome home in Mt
Pleasant to compliment Miss Julia
Warfield and Horace Frierson, Jr.,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
McFerrin.craIge.

Quiet but impressive in its solemni-
zation was the marriage of J. Mat
McFerrin and Miss Bessie Craige at
7 o'clock this morning at 1.-THE VIII
derness," the country home Of the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
Gortner-Mc Even.

OF social interest to Columbians is
the marriage of Miss Lucia McEwen,
of Nashville, to Mr.. John s. Gortner,
on Wednesday at Los Angeles Cal.
Miss McEwen is first cousin of Hor-
ace Frierson, Jr., whose marriage to
Miss Julia Warfield was solemnized
last night. The members of Miss Nc
Ewen's Immediate family were here
the F'rierson.Warfield nup-
tials.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
Hatcher-Bun

EIuNNIIVI -DUITNTIs >
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bunch an
nounce the engagement and approach
ing marriage of their daughter Annie
Lou to Mr.. Samuel Andrews Hatcher,
of Franklin, the marriage to take
place Wednesday afternoon, Novem-
Der 3rd, at 2:30 o'clock at their
home near Carriers Creek.
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n. unnnr Of Miss Hull.

In Honor OF Miss Hull
Miss Margaret Lee Hull, who was
married this afternoon to Mr. Rob
ert Vance Akin, was complimented
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-22
Charming Tea.

Mrs j. H. Russell gave a charming
tea Tuesday evening in compliment of
W. G, Erwin.
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Frierson-WarfeId.

/ TrerSon-WarneId
The marriage of Miss Julia Warfield
TO Horace Frierson, Jr., one of the
notable social events of the season.
was solemnized Wednesday evening at
"Beechlawn,' the elegant country
home of the bride. Rev. A. G. Din
widdie, pastor of the First Methodist
church of Columbia, pronounced
the marriage vows, using the simple
and impressive Methodist ritual, with
ring ceremony.
The bridal party entered the draw
ing-room promptly at 9 o'clock to the
sweet strains of Mendelssohn's We'd
ding March, rendered by Charles
Italian Orchestra, from Nashville
The bride descended the stairs, on
the arm of her father, and was
preceded by her maid-of-honor, Miss
Mary Pillow; her brides maids, Misses
Margaret Frierson, of Nashville; DIV
ia Brown, of Chattanooga; Mary D.
Warfield and Annie Barrow, of Colum-
bia and by the ribbon bearers, Misses
Norma Warfield and Frances F'rierson.
The groom and his best man, T. I.
Webb, Jr., of Nashville, entered from
the hall
The altar was pyramid Of candles,
reaching nearly to the ceiling, and was
fanked on either side by towering
candle sticks, between which the bride
and groom stood as the marriage
vows were said. Banking the altar was
a mass of potted ferns, running riot
among which was wreath OF smilax,
its luxuriant green set off by the white
tulle draperies suspended from the
ceilings The band played through
out the ceremony.
Following the marriage the wedding
party repaired to the bridal dining
room where an elegant bridal supper
was served, covers being laid for
eighteen The bridal table was in
green and white with shower of Ill
les of the valley suspended from the {
chandelier. Wax tapers in silver can
lie sticks diffused gentle light.
The place cards were hand-painted '
ice bags. The guests were served /
coffee and salad in the {
uests' dining room, which was f
eautiful in yellow and white. Chrys- C
al candle sticks were used here.
&c cream and cake was served from a n
able, presided over by Mesdames J. w.
owe, Allison Webster, Eugene Long g
nd James Brock. Misses Halle Fry d
nd Olive Dobbins kept the bri- 2
al register, while Mrs. Bruce Coch- v
IN cut the wedding cake, which :
as in the form of huge bridal n
I'll. Miss Margaret Frierson getting :,
lie ring. 8
The bride wore white satin, with 3
al lace and carried a chatelaine q
)uuet of lilies of the valley and 8
idal roses. The brides maids wore q
,llow satin and carried white flowers 4
The attendants were Stuart Pill 8
er, of Nashville; J. B. Garner, Of q
lwrenceburg; Chas. Frierson, of 3
Sam Harlan and Chas. 3
atcher, of Columbia, and Frank Nc q
ven, of Nashville. 3
The bridal presents were display q
in the hall upstairs and were nu- 8
,rous and costly. Mr.. and Mrs. Seth B
arfield's gift was chest of silver, X
1t of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Frierson, q
!, handsome silver dish. Among d
} other presents, which number 3
tie two hundred, were many beauti- q
pieces of silver and cut glass. p
Ir. and Mrs. Frierson left at 3
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