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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
RECEIVING AT THE COUNTRY CLUB

Mrs M. P. Carroll who so delight
 fully entertained an audience yesterday afternoon at the Country club with a
 series of dialect readings, was received
 with the enthusiasm that a sweet. gen
 tie nature like hers always merits, She
 was a charming figure as she stood presenting her readings, gowned in a black messaline robe which in it's sim pie elegance, was in keeping with her silvery hair and sweet, placid face. The reception which followed the readings was altogether delightful and all who
 thus had an opportunity to meet this lovely woman will treasure the mem- ory The Study Circle, of which Mrs. h. W. Donnelly is president, accom-
 panied by several former friends of
 Mrs. Carroll, and those associated with
 the progress of the library movement
 constituted the receiving party. They were: Mrs. J. W. Donnelly, president of the Study Circle; Mrs. c. w. Bow CTS, Mrs. E. s. Rives, Mrs. oscar Hund- ley, Mrs C. J. Sharpe, Mrs, Mitchell Williamson, Mrs. Overton Fulton Mrs. A. & Leath, Mrs Marshall. Mrs. R. c. Woodson, Mrs. w. W. Hammett, Mrs. Flournoy Rivers, Mrs. Vincent Fergu- son. Mrs Chappell Cory, Mrs. J. E
 Frazier, Mrs Felix Blackburn, Mrs. s.
 E. Greene, Mrs. E. w. Barrett Mrs. H J. Porter, Mrs. Dunbar Sibley, Mrs. W c. Sibley, Mrs. DeLeon Sutherland, Mrs McClawn, Mrs. J. T, Plunket, Mrs Nor we'll Cullom, Mrs. Horace Stringfellow Mrs J. H. Phillips, Miss Shipman, Miss Hattie Morton, Miss Julia Berryman Miss Virginia Hiden, Miss Frances Nim mo Greene Miss Myrtle Miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
MIR. AND MRS. SHOOK
 ENTERTAIN FOR GUESTS

In compliment to Mrs. Shocks two love- ly sisters Mrs. Arthur Eastwood of Cleveland O., formerly Miss Lutie Sharpe. and Mrs Albert Lynn of Pittsburg, Pa, formerly Miss Ethel Sharpe of this city, MT and Mrs Paschal Shook extended one of the loveliest hosptalities of the pre- Lenten season last night at their home. Their guests included number of their married friends and some of the younger set, chosen principally from the friends of the honorees. who were the most popular belles of a few years ago.
 Mrs Shook is as graceful a hostess as she is a pretty one. MT. Shook is a genial and attractive host. They made the evening a charming one for their guests. The Shook residence was superb. ly decorated. The wealth of a spring garden was brought within doors to brighten it's already cheery aspect, and in the various rooms jonquils. hyacinths, lilacs, Easter lilies and white lilacs poured out their perfume in welcome.
 The sun parlor, which was twined with smilax and verdant with background Of ferns, followed the yellow scheme, an abundance of jonquils being used to give color and brightness. The punch table made this apartment a popular rendez- vous.
 In the breakfast room, where hyacinths
  Culpepper Exum, Mrs. William M. Walk CT and Mrs. John Fletcher presided with admirable grace over the coffee cups. In the dining room a handsome floral motive of Killarney roses and white lilacs was used A delicious supper was served to the guests at o'clock.
 Mrs. Shook was assisted by her mother, Mrs. IT. A. Sharpe, and her sister in wei coming the guests. The mother and her four daughters made an extremely in- teresting group. Each in her own fashion is lovely and yet the types are varied. Mrs William M. Jordan was excep- tionally beautiful last evening in black chiffon yelling, a red satin robe and richly embroidered. Mrs. Shocks gown was vel low chiffon over white satin, and Mrs. Sharpe wore a becoming rose chiffon gown hand-embroidered
 Mrs Lynn was lovelier than at any time during her visit wearing an even ing gown in the rose tint, and Mrs. East wood in yellow crepe meteor robe was charming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Produce Beauty Treatments Superior to Hers

Della Carson, Chcago's beauty expert. and win of .he $10.00o Beauty Prize is recognized most expert beauty cuurst the world has known and she practices only simple. natural methods of beautifying the face and form. She made herself the beautiful woman she is today and brought about the wonderful change in her appearance by simple. harmless methods of her No poisonous drugs. but harmless private home methods responsible for her beautiful face and figure.
 The latest work of this marvellous beauty expert plains how any by natural. harmless meth ods. may develop their figure and bust to a funcss without of harmless poisonous pills. It shows how any may all wrinkles from her face quickly and look from twenty to thirty years younger This book shows how any woman may make her eyelashes and eyebrows long and thick by another method may destroy forever the em- barrassment of superuous hair. it shows how to re- backheads. pimples and freckles. warts and moes. how to dark circles from under the eyes. how to build sunken cheeks and make the complexion soft. pink and pretty like that of young girl how to take off fat where it shows. to restore gray hair to its natural color and 10 stop it from falling and how painful perspiring feet may be cured. No poisonous drugs harmful massage. nor tire some exercise. but simple, harmless. natural methods. this famous beauty to charge for this book and were you to accomplish all the things 1t tells you how to accomplish. 1t would be worth big price you. Arrangements have been made with this great beauty whereby thousands of our readers may ob- tain this valuable book absolutely free with all these modern treatment methods.
 You will be astonished to learn for the first time of new marvellous methods of feminine beauty. as told in these pages This wonderful book is being given away merely advertisement to our readers
 You will be amazed to note what improvement you can make in your appearance in few days by read ing this book and following the instructions All women readers who desire to make themselves more attractive should this wonderful book at once and add their beauty so that life will be worth while It is written in a fascinating style It shows how this great beauty won the ten thousand dollar beauty prize after beautfying her face and form by her own natural methods. Read it. Learn the ahs- uish she once knew. when she unattractive Read of the heartaches and misery she felt before she beautfed herself by her own private methods Then learn how she became the winner of the graet ten thousand dollar beauty contest after defeating thou- sands of women who competed for the prize Learn how she did 1t that you may improve your own face and figure exactly in the same manner she VIII show you in this splendid work. It is every womans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
ALPHA OMEGA GUESTS AT
 BOX PARTY AT THE BIJOU

A pleasant hospitality of yesterday was the box party which Miss Genevieve Burt entertained the Alpha Omega club at the Rijou. Those who witnessed with her tho presentation of "The Winning Miss were: Miss Rosa Sibley. Miss Annie Sib- ley Miss Mary Sibley. Miss Ruth Gaudln. Miss Marguerite Gage, Miss Carrie Yeats, Miss Carrie Caldwell, Miss Pattie Rena Shepherd. Miss Marie Rosamond Miss Helen McAdory. Miss Evelyn Beas- ley, Miss Lillian Hughes, Miss Mary Beth Beddow Miss Mary Meigham, Miss Fay Hodgson, Miss Ellen Norton. The chape- rones were Mrs. Frank Bell and Mrs. w. H. Burt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Philathea class of the Southside Baptist church will give silver tea Tuesday afternoon from to o'clock al the home of Miss Murray Adams, 211t Rose avenue.
 An organ recital will be presented Fri day evening at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church by Mir Claud Hartzell The Lakeview School Improvement as sociation will hold meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock All interested are invited to be present.
 
 The General Sumpter chapter. D. A. R.. will meet Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clocll with Mrs. Lee Bradley Highland park A full attendance Is requested.
 The Catholic Women's club of West End will meet Tuesday. February 2s with Mrs. M Y.a Cotter at 509 Princeton ave nue. Every member may bring one guest and full attendance is requested. A very entertaining lecturer will entertain the club and guests after the meeting, which will be called promptly at 2:30 p. m.
 #
 In the absence of Miss Marie Reynolds, who is the guest of New Orleans relatives during Mardi Gras, Miss Margaret Mer- Till will be heard as contralto soloist at the Eleventh Avenue M. E. church today. Miss Merrill will sing as the. offertory this morning "A Dream of Paradise by Gray The quartet will sing Christian, the Morn Breaks Sweetly Der Thee,' by Shelley, and at the evening service at 7:3C will be heard in two numbers. 70 God the Rock of Ages,'' by Gray, and Gross ing the Bar" by Barnaby.
 The Musical Art society will meet for rehearsal Tuesday evening at the Turn Veren hall
 Tbe Girls club of All Saints church will give an entertainment Tuesday night, February 28. for the benefit of the church. There will be solos by the Misses Rabes, MT. Beavon of East Lake and Lee Baxenble, Jr., and music by the Angel band. Everyone is cordially invited The Circle Card club will meet tomor- row afternoon with Mrs. J. L. McPoland at the residence of her mother, Mrs. John McPoland. 4l3 North Thirteenth street. al 2:so o'clock.
 The Ladies auxiliary to the A. o. H will meet Monday afternoon at ? o'clock instead Of at 2:3o o'clock at Varley hall. NOTES AND PERSONALS
 Miss Kathorine Baldwin will leave to- day for her home in Montgomery after a charming visit to Miss Martha Dab ney. Miss Baldwin hes been sn honorss
 I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
EPHPHATHA CLASS
 IS ENTERTAINED

At the home of Mrs. w. W. Silk this week the Ephphatha class, of which she is teacher, was entertained by MT. Alton Bell MT. Walter Bell and MT. Herman Harper. Several contests were engaged in. One was inspired by a series of clever cartoons done by MT. Alton Bell and de- picting incidents in the lives of the class members. The ladies prize. set of collar pins, was awarded to Mrs. Silk, who presented the pretty trinkets to Mrs. J. E. Brocato. The gentleman's prize, a fcravat. was won by MT. Bro- cato. Another interesting feature of the occasion was the merriment afforded by the introduction of MT Herman liar per, mind reader" The Misses Bell as- sisted the hosts in entertaining. Ices and bon-bons were served at the close of the happy event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

tables and flags were used in the decora- tion. The afternoon was most enjoy able for the club members and their friends.
 The Wednesday Afternoon Social club held special session this week, ex- tending a hospitality in the evening when their husbands were the guests of honor. Progressive dominoes was the feature of the evening and attractive prizes were awarded. A hammered brass pipe rack was won by Mir. Samuel Gore and Mrs. Frank Hammond, Jr., was awarded a hammered brass tray. The consolation trophies were drawn by MT. John O'Neill and Miss Bunch of Deca- tur. A character guessing contest and other interesting amusements were en- gagged in and at the evenings close de- licious refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
THE JOLLY TWELVE

The Jolly Twelve held pleasant meet ing this week with Mrs. Raymond Gil- lespie. The decorations in detail fol- lowed the George Washington anniver- sary color scheme and the colonial idea
 was prettily affected. The scorecards were red hatchets tied with ribbon in the national colors. The prizes included hand-painted picture of Martha Wash ington and a hatpin. In the center of the table in the dining room, from which
 refreshments were served was a minia- ture orchard, prominent in which were George Washington and the cherry tree. Red. white and blue candles lighted the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
VISITORS DAY
 AT ATHLETIC CLUB

The following programme has been ar ranged for presentation by the ladies' and girls classes at the Athletic club Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock
 Marching calithenios.
 Setting-up exercises.
 Bean Porridge," American school dance.
 Elementary Indian clubs.
 "Beneta Caprice" group dance (Gil- berD
 Vaulting the Buck.
 Irish Lilt.' group dance c. E. Miles). Medicine ball race.
 Balance boards.
 Advanced Indian clubs.
 (a) Butterfly, (b) Board walk cou- pie dances (Gilbert). Apple race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Society
CONTINUED FROM PAGE PC,

S-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~--~~-~~~~-~~~-~~~~~~~ will take place at the home of the brides parents, AI7'. and Mrs. Frank De- Villo McMurry, 1042 Second avenue. Nashville, on the morning of March 1, They will leave immediately for Bir- mingham. which will be their future home, and will be at home to friends at 923 South Fourteenth street
 Miss McMurr.F is charming girl and will leave many friends in her home town. MT. Hill was formerly of Nash vile, but for the past few months has made his home in Birmingham.
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Music club. She will be the house 7"@ of Professor and Mrs. GrahaHi'
 Mrs Frederick Ayers of McCutcheon. N is an attractive visiting matron. She is the guest of Mrs. Louis foWeii anu is receiving a delightful Weico"e nun. tha many friends who remember her as the former Miss Nell Powell of this city
 Mrs. Hannah Pearce of Lynchburg, Va. and Mrs. J. H. Hill of Chattanooga, with their two children, are house guests of Mrs. J. Z Johnston at Norwood.
 MT and Mrs. Frank A. Grider and MisD ~~~~~s~-~~~~~~-~~~e~~e>
 CONTINUED ON PAGE 31.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
MISS LILLIAN MOORE
 TO WE'D MIR. LAWSON

| MT. and Mrs. Jones Guerry Moore an nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Lillian Guerry, to MT. Reid Law son, the wedding to be solemnized on the evening of Wednesday, April 19, at the South Highlands Methodist church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
DELLA CARSON Ten Thousand Dollar Beauty
 Prize Winner

at number of delightful affairs and Is
 one of the most admired in the coterie of
 pretty visiting girls.
 Miss Susie Yerger of Greenwood, Miss, is the guest of Mrs. J. D. Dabney during the weekend.
 Mrs. H. F. DeBardeeben is still at Pass Christian. She will be joined in a few days by Mrs. Charles F. DeBardeleben. Mrs. w. H. Nevins is expected to re- turn from New York city next week. | Mrs. Marie Kern-Mulen will leave Fri day for Tuscaloosa, where she will sing | in a concert that evening given by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
Rational

From Puck.
 IL was not for nothing. however, that Fatima had spent so much of her time reading detective stories of the modern school.
 Accordingly. when she opened the door of the forbidden chamber and be- held the severed heads of Bluebeard's s former wives. she was able to draw a rational inference.
 'Evidently." she remarked. these la dies made bold to ask the cook. about something. and the cook snapped the,r Leads off."
 or course, she took proper warning 70 herself. thus to avotdE.s similar hu- ~<iliff0u-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

Della Carson, Winner of the s10,00O Beauty Contest, Tells Womankind How to Obtain Symmetry and Grace. How to Reach the Goal Feminine Perfection, and Best of All How to Do These
 Things At Home
 Quickly Arrangement Now Made to Furnish All Our Readers Absolutely Frss. 6 Copy of This Most Wonderful Beauty Book Cut Out
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

cordial welcome from the large circle of friends, among whom she is alrea dy popular. MT. Sloane is one of the prom inent young men in the city, both .n business and society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
CROUCH-OLDHAM

MT. and Mrs, W. E. Oldham announce the engagement of their daughter. Myrtle, to the Rev. Austin Crouch of Dallas, Texas. The wedding will take place April 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26

mittees, which include some or the lead- ing artists of the city. The list ln- cludes: N
 Committee on Reception and Invita- tion-Mrs. w. s. Lowell, chairman; Mrs l. w. Donnelly, Miss Hannah Elllot.
 Committee on Catalogs-Mrs. LoVeii' chairman. to select her own assistants,
 Committee on Hanging of Pictures Miss Alice Rumph, chairman; Miss car rie Hill, Miss Sara Neill.
 Arrangement of China-M1ss Moseley' chairman, to select her own asslstan.s.
 Committee on Arts and Crafts-Mlss Hood, chairman.
 Committee on Arrangements-Mrs Raulston, Mrs. Lowell, Miss Mose!ey, Miss Rumph, Miss Hill, Miss Hooo' MISS Elliot. ,r.u
 Committee on Advertising-Miss Neil Mrs. c. P. Beddow, Miss Rumph. SLOANE-LANE
 One of the most interesting nuptlal events of the week to Alabama society was the marriage of MT. Matthew Scot' Sloane of this city to Miss Lottie Lane of Auburn. It took place Thursday ait, ernoon at o'clock i'll the Episcopai church of Auburn, which was artlstica.y decorated in palms and other tropical plants. The color scheme or the Wed- ding was white and yellow. Hii'-' es
 Mrs. Wilmore was at the organ, accom- panied by the Auburn orchestra.
 Miss Lane was gowned for travellne in a blue tailored costume She was given in marriage by MT George Petrie, and her maid of honor was Miss Kate Lane MT. Sloane was attended by MT. Albert Halsey Ford of this city as best man and his ushers were MT. Robert John
 Do Ma Shell Toomer and MT. Herbert Tutwiler also of Birmingham. The Rev. T. J. Beard of Birmingham was the officiant
 At the termination of their bridal tour MT. and Mrs Sloane will return to Bir- mingham and make it their home. She will be a delightful acquisition to the young matrons' set and will receive a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
COMMITTEES FOR
 ART CLIIR EXHIBITION

The annual exhibition of the Bir- mingham Art club will be held March 29, 30 and 31 at the Hotel Hillman. Mrs. J. B. Raulston has appointed her com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-26
FREE BEAUTY BOOK

This coupon entities you to one copy Of the
 oox beauty book entitled True Secrets or
 peau''' , cut o,it this coupon and send it with
 ror name and address. plainly written or send name on postal card directly to Dena n, and e,its aoo, Dearborn Building. Chicago, iii;' ana tha hook will he sent you by return mail, ,, anu
 she se vii send you all she agrees to send entirety free.
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lOTES AND PERSONALS

l Miss Katherine Baldwin will leave toe. day for her home in Montgomery after ! a charming visit to Miss Martha Dab
 nsy. Miss Baldwin hes been sn honosss
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-06-28
I'm HALLUGIhATIOR HAS
STRENGTH or A GIANT
Strange Case In Vanta|Is,
Illinois, Develops Physical
Complication
Speolal % the DAILY Leader.

Special to the Daily Leader.
Vandalia, H., June 28- When Miss
tlazel Schmidt, daughter OF former
Alderman George Schmidt. awakened
last Thursday after seventy days OF
almost continuous sleep and conyers-
cd with members OF the family, it
was thought she would soon return to
her former normal condition, but the
hopes OF her parents ana friends
have been shattered
A sudden change has come over
her. Shortly after midnight last
night she began to SOW signs OF
s'eepiness and soon again lapsed into
unconsciousness She had not been
awake today. Her strcp is not peace
It'll, as before Hcr body writhes
with seeming paroSys.ns OF pain. Her
jaws are set, the muscles twitch and
her head is thrown back, indicating
severe spinal trouble Strange hal.
mcinations possess her mind and al
times she develops almost superhum
an strength.
I'm her Authorizations she fancies
SIZE has some duty to perform and at
times ii requires two attendants to
mold her in bed The physicians who
are attending her are as nGn-plused
az ever and al they will venture IN
the way Of information as to the
girls strange malady Is that 1t is q
very peculiar form cf nervous trou.
be. they admit they have never
seen anything Just like it and now
say there is little II any chance for
her recovery
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-06-28
GUTHRIE CASES ADVANCED
Copeland Charter Suit and
Separate School Suit Win Be
Heard at July Term

a number OF important cases We're
adyasced on the docket by the su-
pTeme court, and will be argued at
tie July term Of the court, which
commences on July III. Among them
are the case OF Copeland vs. Olsmitn,
involving the legality of the Guthrie
city charter; the appeal from ihe
Judgment Of Judge Huston Of Logan
county in regard TO the maintenance
Uf separate schools, the appeal BY the
Western Union Telegraph company
asd the Pullman company from the as.
sessment Of their property by the
state board OF equalization, the case
OF the IT, S. Fidelity company vs..
American Bonding company, growing
out OF the Capitol National bank
failure, and the case OF the City 81
Woodward vs.. John Ragnor The
case oil Alice 8. McGannon against
The state auditor, involving the IN
heritance tax law, was set for hear.
Ing In September.
A committee composed 0G Ben ~
Williams, Louis Davis and William
2. johnson was named to investigate
the charges flled against John VI
Roberts. an applicant for admission
10 the bar Nestor Rummons Of Ho
bart was named AZ referee 10 hear
the disbarment proceedings against
" Hamilton.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-06-28
EIGklP00 PLEAS OVERRULE0

Claiming that the secretary Of the
interior has virtually approved deeds
TO them Of KicBapoo Indian lands,
Cash NJ. Cade and willard Johnson
recently filed in the federal court
here pleas in abatement, Judge Cot.
teral has announced decision over
ruling the pleas, Time was given
Cade and Johnson to file amended
ansewrs.
Three months ago large number
OF KickapOo land deeds we're ordeE-
ed set aside and the government was
declared trustee for the Kckapoos.
The Cade and Johnson eases were
said to be different from the others
for the reason that they had CORES.
pondence with the department show
Ing that deeds had practically been
approved Nearly all the land Gov
cred in Judge Cotterals decision
last winter have been released TO
the government
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-06-28
AN EFFECTIVE FLY TRAP
Getting Rid of Pest Ey Whole
sale Beats the Swatting
System

swatting the fly by proxy is meet
ing with great favor A few days ago
several new fly traps were placed on
exhibition In Guthrie and they seem
Cd to do a great deal toward elimin-
ating the peso The traps are some.
thing on the beehive order When d
tly gets into that place he Is just as
ettectualy tapped as Is man who
gets the gambli nabit
w M Burnett, a local restaurant
man, invented few years ago 4 trap
much OF the present design and ONE
OF the specimens used here was set
ir front OF his place
Ii Is estimated that In any average
locality q gallon or more Of flies can
be caught each day with one OF these
traps They can be killed by scald-
ing or merely bY holding burning
paper under the trap
In Wichita and other places the
sanitary officers are dguring on put.
ting these traps ID front Of every
store, especially Of butcher shops,
restaurants and drug stores The
tiaps worked finely here
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-06-28
OUTRAGEOUS VANDALISM
Police Investigating Outrage
perpetratcd at Home OF
Attorney Hildreth

Ralck paint Was found smeared
over the freshly painted front porch
and railing OF ] j Hildreths resi-
dence On East Cieyelgud avenue
this morning a rigorous inyestiga.
lion oi the outrage was started early
today The anger of officials ana
city citizens generally was aroused
% high pitch
THE painting of tbo house was com
pleted yesterday The black hand
artist practically ruined the work.
smearing that black stufI am over Inc
trout ln such 4 way that an paint
viii probably be scraped OIL before
4 new coat can be pHt ON, The
smeaFinE was apparently done BY
some one who knows something
about painting.
There ares gf course. several the
orles ot The outrage Ieaiousy
among painters was tho ssrst cause
assigned Tho police department ,le
iatled a special man on the search
this morning