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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
TO RECEIVE WITH
 MISS JULIA CARNEY

Miss Julia Carney, who is to be the honoree Monday at an afternoon tea given by her aunt, Mrs. William l. Grubb, has limited the invitations to the college set The personnel of the receiving party is complete. Miss Margaret Moore Miss Susie Nabb and Miss Gladys Allison Will preside over the punch bowl and the guests will be met by Miss Julia White, Miss Elizabeth Russell and Miss Lillian Hughes Receiving with the hostess in the drawing room will be Miss Julia Car ney, Miss Pattie Rena Shepherd and her guest, Miss Wilson of Gadsden; Miss Mary Rover, Miss Florine Hodges, Miss Eula Whatley. Miss Maybeth Beddow and Miss Marguerite Nabers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
DINNER PARTIES AT
 THE COUNTRY CLUB

Again the bookings for tables at the Country club dinner dance are announced closed Information was received yester- day at noon that no other parties can bf accommodate and the New Year eve dinner dauce promises to rival in pleasure that of shc Saturday night before Christ mas, when society enjoyed one of the smartest club entertainments ever glved in ttis city.
 There will be several large parties this evening and innumerable small ones. MT N. L. Steele will entertain IS guests in the private dining room in compliment to Miss Dorothy Lynch of Dayton, o. MT. ana Mrs Henry Lee Badham will have ths alcove, and In their party will be 20 guests invited to meet Miss Mary Jones of Tus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
MAY BUY DIRECT
 FROM FARMERS

Pttsburg, December 29.-It is said here tonight that the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad contemplates the erection of a market house and cold storage room at the East Pittsburg terminal. and has completed plan to allow consumers to buy direct from the farmers, all with q view to eliminating the middle man and to reduce the cost of living. Market cars, it is said, arc to be attached to morning passenger trains from the country dis tricts, and later, if conditions warrant, q fast freight service will be installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Cnnfine Frat to South

New Orleans, December 29.-By the adoption of a new code, the Kappa Alpha convention, now in session here, decided to confine this fraternity to southern colleges. This code was ap- proved at the last biennial session. A dozen or more speeches were made to- day, the days programme ending with a cotillon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

 here's letter for you, and also one for your sister
 q took the letters mechanically, not thinking until afterwards how he knew was myself"
 She then went on to relate that one of her sisters only a few mornings before had had a similar experience, the post man accosting her with the news that he had registered letter for her, and that she "could sign here."
 The young lady asked him how he knew her. s
 well" he explained 'ft doesn't take long to catch on. A couple of days is al- ways time enough for me to recognize any newcomers on my route."
 But it certainly makes a body feel spooky," the girl explained ito have such things happen, for how on earth is it that he never confuses me with any of the rest of my family? How, indeed?"
 SOME CURIOUS IDEAS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Miss Nancy Fair of Newberry, S. C., will spend Saturday and Sunday in the city as the guest of Miss Mary Camp bell. She is en route to Athens, Ala, to visit friends. Miss Fair will be one of the attractive visiting girls this evening at the dinner dance at the Country club.
 Miss Helen Hawkins and Miss Mary Hawkins are among the popular visit ing girls. They are with Mrs. W. l.. Reynolds, whose guests they will be until Saturday or Sunday when they will return to Atlanta.
 Miss Martha Glover is spending holi- day week in Georgia.
 MT and Mrs. Paul Mitchell are spend- ing Christmas and New Years with relatives near Pittsburg, and will re- turn to Birmingham January after a short visit with Mrs D. E. Mitchell at Lebanon, Tenn. On their return they will move into their new home just built at 3S12 Lakeview avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

1 Christmas tree from which suspended souvenirs appropriate to the season. The ices were nodded Saint Nicholas fashion
 and followed the crimson and green
 tints. About the pretty table were
 Miss Baldwin, Miss Evelyn Beasley,
 Miss Kathleen Moore, Miss Mary Lee
 Bell, Miss Annie Franklin Miss Marie
 Rosamond Miss Irma Sturkey, Miss Estelle Bethea, Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Rosa Sibley, Miss Holland Fitts, Miss Martha Glover, Miss Mary Woodruff, Miss Estelle Scheussler and Miss Mar garetta Laverty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
LEAP YEAR DANCE
 FOR VISITING GIRLS

Mrs Frank Stockdell will be one of the hostesses of the coming week, en- tertaining Tuesday evening with dance in compliment to Miss Helen Hawkins and Miss Mary Hawkins of Atlanta. The function will be leap year dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
MISS CUNDELL BALDWIN
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

One of the lovely events of yesterday
 was a holiday luncheon at which Miss Cundell Baldwin was the hostess. Green and red, suggestive of the Yuletide. fur nished the color motive, and was ef- fected in holly and poinsettia. The centerpiece, however. was glistening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

Marie Rosamond, Miss Lois Thompson. Miss Marguerite Nabers, Miss Rebecca Thornton, Miss Helen McClary, Miss Helen McCary Miss Annie Tardy, Miss Henrietta Gibson, Miss Margaret Jemi- son, Miss Susie Nabb Miss Julia Car ney. Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Miss Mary Par<e Iondon( Miss Leonora Passenger, Miss Sarah Wilson, Miss Martha Brad shaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
DATE SET FOR THE
 LESTER-HOOD WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Norma Hood and Dr. Lester, whose engagement was announced this fall, will be an event of Wednesday, January 24, taking place at the residence of MT. and Mrs William
 Hood, Hanover Circle, in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
MIR. AND MRS. O'BYRNE
 SEND OUT CARDS

The following card has been issued;
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas William O'Byrne at home Wednesday evening, January B at o'clock. To meet Miss Bckelt, Miss Miner and Miss Trimble. Dancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
SOME EVENTS OF TODAY

The dinner dance at the Country club this evening.
 Miss Sarah Dryer entertains the Con- verse college girls at luncheon today at i o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Announcement

The busy season being over, I will make dresses at a greater reduction than has ever been known before. Get your order in early. heartily thank all my friends for their past favors.
 MRS. l.. CAVALIER, 1918 Third Avenue, Phone 4007. S7St-th-sazsu .ss..-s-zs-sss@ s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Dolly Records Chatter Concerning
 POstn1dn' s Mind and Some PrejudiceS

Girl Relates Story About How She Has Lived In Birmingham Only Few Weeks and Yet the Postman On Her Route Never Makes Mistake About Her Letters-The Major and Nancy Have Warm Discussion
 On the Subject of Narrowness and
 Some Other Things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
HOLIDAY RATES
FROM BIRMINGHAM

On sale December 30, 31, 1911, and January l, 1912; good to return up to midnight of January Sth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

SOME CURIOUS IDEAS. Isn't it remarkable how rabid some
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
UPSET STOMACH
Mona Stomach Tablets Drive Away Stomach
Distress In Five Minutes

Belching of gas; heaviness, sour
| taste in mouth, dizziness, biliousness
and nausea occurs simply because he
stomach is not properly digesting the
food
Ml-O-NA stomach tablets give in
slant relief to upset stomachs, but
they do more; they put strength into
the stomach and build it up SO that it
can easily digest a hearty meal
Sick headache, nervousness. sleep
lessness and bad dreams are all
caused by fermentation of food.
Stop the fermentation; renovate the
stomach and make it clean and sweet
and half the ills Of the human family
would promptly disappear.
If you have stomach trouble OF any
kind don't overlook the fact that MI
O-NA is a doctors prescription. and
that its as good prescription as any
doctor will write for years to come.
Chas. Rhodes sells MI-O-NA stom-
ach tablets and so do leading drug
gists everywhere. They are rigdly
guaranteed to cure any case of stom-
ach disease, or money back
A large box Of MI-O-NA stomach
tablets costs but 80 cents They act
so quickly that after dinner distress.
heaviness. and belching disappear in
five minutes Give MI-O-NA a trial
on money back plan. Free trial treat
ment of MI-O-NA will be sent to any
reader of the Record on request Ad-
dress Booths Mona. Buffalo. n. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11

Alma Grain q l.. Co., water 49, 1926. 90
Manhattan Rubber Mfg. Co., repairs 800
On motion of Aid. Demuth supported
by Aid. Fullerton the council adjourned.
J. NJ. Montigel, ID. w. Adams,
Mayor. City Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11

We call attention to our adv. on x of
Shoe Sale. Miller Bros, K
James C. Kress was ia Stanton ON
legal business last Wednesday.
James Foster went to Ithaca. Wednes.
day on business.
Nj. A. scarborough of Chicago was
the guest of James G. Kress here, last
Sunday.
Mrs. +. p Felch of Grand Rapids
has been here visiting her mother, Mrs.
c. Neidhardt.
Don't miss getting pair of shoes at
Miller Bros. Z off. K
DR., h. A. Northway, Osteopath will
be in Alma Friday and Monday of each
week Address, Box so, Mt. Pleasant
for appointments. Consultation and
termination free.
The annual school exhibit of the Alma
Public Schools will be held in the Ward
building, Thursday afternoon, May 18th.
l IS hoped that the citizens OF Alma will
improve this opportunity to inspect tie
WORK ofeverv pupil in our public schools.
Children's shoes at Z off at Miller
Bros.
a. p Cook, secretary at the college
attended the Adrian-Alma ball game
last Saturday Although on the col
lege grounds nearly all the time, this
is the first game Mr.. Cook had at
tended in two years
We have given away nearly = of our
shoes. Miller Bros.
On Friday evening, May 10Th, will occur
the irst aonual debate betweed Greenville
high school and Alma high school. Two
debates will he held, one at Greenville ard
one at Alma, on the same evening. The
home team will argue for the adoption of
the Reciprocity Treaty with Canada
The deba will be held at the High school
a; eight clock. Admission fifteen cents.
You will never get another such a
chance to buy shoes as at Miller Bros.
= off.
The band concert last Tuesday even
ing was postponed to give the public an
opportunity TO hear the colored artists
give a few numbers before their evening
performance Weather permitting the
postponed concert will be given Friday
evening. An effort will be made in the
future to give the concerts on Tuesday
evenings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
LOCAL HAPPEN INGS

P J.. Ryan OF Merrill wa, in Alma
Monday.
All Ladies and Children's Shoes
y off. Miller Bros. X
Miss Estelle Swain went to St.
Louis Monday to visit her sister, Mrs.
A w Bennett
Messre. Roy Anderson, James Da-
wilson and w. W. Stopple spent Sun
day on the trout streams near Far
well
= off OH all Oxfolds at Miller Bros. X
Mrs Mertie T. Francisco return
ed Monday from an extended visit
with her mother and other friends
at Clare.
Two Cinnamon bears and three
foreigners furnished the attraction for
a large crowd of spectators last Fri
day afternoon.
See Miller Shoe stock-1z off Sale. X
The Alma City Band gave their first
open air concert last Friday evening
The boys did remarkably well and
our citizens should lend them all en-
enlargement possible.
Geo. f. Germane of Lansing sold his
house and two lots on Meyer Ave. to
John Ankney Mr.. Ankney recently
moved to Alma from Clare. Sale was
made by G. II. Carl.
Mothers Dav will be observed at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday morn
ing with al appropriate service. 1t is
most appropriate that some Sunday i'll
year be set aside, as this has been by
Gov. Osborn in his recent proclamation.
The entire service, especially the SER
mon, will be devoted 10 the honor of
motherhood most sacred theme. A
general invitation is extended 10 all who
wish to attend, especially 10 all mothers.
Arrangements have been made TO fur.
nish conveyance to ali mothers who
could only be present if taken to the
church and returned to their homes.
Anyone who wishes to be taken TO this
service may make such arrangements by
notifying the paetor, Rev. H. l.. Grain.
He may be reached by mail or Union
phone No. 252. Mothers may bring
their children if they wish. This ser
vice is held i'll accordance with the
proclamation Of the governor ard the
custom of most Of our churches
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Washington, d. c., April IS, ii.
Secretary Board Civil Service Exam
iners, Alma Mich;
Dear Sir-The commission has an
nounced an examination to be held on
Saturday, May 20, 1911, for rural car
rier at your office 1t is desired that
not less than six persons file applica-
tons. The necessary blanks and
forms are Enclosed herewith Each
person who applies should be given
an application blank (form 1341), an
addressed envelope, a copy Of the
regulations, and informed that the ex-
ecuted application should be forward
ed so as to reach the Civil Service
Commission (Rural Carrier Division)
Washington, d. c.. about ten days
prior TO the date of the examination
If the applications are not received
by the time specified it may be i'm
practicable to admit the applicants 10
the pending examination. Applicants
will be duly notified of the place OF
examination.
Please give this matter your imme-
date attention. Publicly post the an
nouncements. give such other pub
licity to the examination as you may
be able, and take such action as may
be necessary to enable every person
in your community to understand the
requirements relative to the filing of
applications for examination
Kindly acknowledge receipt.
Respectfully
JOHN c. MACK,
President
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11

The Carter White Lead Co. OF Chi
cago have forwarded to Prof. West for
use in the chemical department. com
plete samples OF the material used in
making white lead, which illustrates
each step in the process. The first
sample is a piece of pure lead, the last.
a one-pound can OF the paint ready for
use. The old Dutch process requires
100 days to make the white lead while
the Carter method requires but Is
days
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
HAIR BEAuTIF|ER
Refined Women the World Over Use II

Miss Alice Balmer. 1913 s. Third
street, Reading. Pa. knows that there
is nothing so good for hair and scalp
trouble as Partisan Sage. On June
s, 1910, she wrote: 81 am using
Parision Sage two or three times a
week and it is certainly fine 1t keeps
my scalp nice and clean and it cured
my dandruff | have no dandruff now.
1t makes the hair lustrous and fluffy
and keeps it from falling out.
We urge every woman who loves
radiant and fascinating hair to go to
Chas Rhodes today and get large
so cent bottle of Partisan Sage He
guarantees it to cure dandruff. falling
hair and itching scalp. or money
back
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
CARD OF THANKS

We hereby express our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation to our many friends
for the sympathy and acts of kindness
shown during the sickness and death of
our dear husband and father.
Mrs. Mary Raycraft and children
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
w. H. OPEN HOUSE.

The Wright hall girls gave their
annual open house Saturday evening.
As usual the evening was most plea
sanity spent in visiting the rooms OF
the girls and enjoying the entertain
ment provided by the fair ones The
main reception hall was unusually
prettily decorated and the upper halls
had been beautifed The girls rooms
were in their usual tidy order or more
so, except that valuable pictures had
been carefully disposed Of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish 70 extend our heartfelt cp-
probation to the friends who so kink'y
assisted us during our recent bereave-
ment in the loss of our sister and daugh-
ter. Also friends and neighbors for their
floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ziengenfuss
and family.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11

Ralph Q. Won Thurn returned to
Alma last week after an extended
trip in Virginia and other southern
states.
DR.. Bruske and Prof. Ewing attended
the meeting of the Round Table at Mt
Pleasant Friday Dr. Bruske lead in a
discussion of Moral Education.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the citizens Of Alma
who assisted our daughter at the time of
her injuries by fire. Also for the floral
tributes sent at time Of death.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Graves
Sandusky, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Alma, Mich. May. 8 1911.


Regular meeting of the common coun-
Gil of the city of Alma in council rooms
on the above date.
The council was called to order by the
mayer, Hon. J. Nj. Montigel.
Present Aids. Knight, Pulfrey, Bansill,
Fullerton and Fraker.
There being quorum present the
council was declared to be in session.
The journal of the proceeding session
was read and approved.
Aids. Demuth and Fuller appears.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey supported
by Aid. Demuth that the request of Ray
Fuller relative to water i'll basement be
referred to the committee on sewers
Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Demuth supported
by Aid Knight that the request of p. NJ.
Smith to kill blackbird be not granted.
Motion carried.
On motion of Aid Pulfrey supported
by Aid. Fuller that the report of the city
treasurer BE- accepted and placed on file.
Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Bansill supported
by Aid. Fullerton that he resignation of
Aid. Soule be accepted. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid. Pulirey supported
by Aid, Bansill that the water commits
soner make report of how many persons
are using water without meters. Motion
carried.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey supported
by Aid Fuller that the clerk notify the
Telephone Co. to remove signs Oh poles
according to ordinances 1929 Motion
carried.
On motion of Aid. Pulfrey supported
by Aid. Knight that the city team be
allowed to sprinkle within two blocks of
city hall at 35cts per hour for time en-
ployed and the city would furnish the
water for sprinkling which vote was as
follows: Yeas, Aids. Fuller, Demuth.
knight, Pultrey, Bansill, Fullerton and
Fraker. Nays none.
On motion of Aid. Bansill supported
by Aid. Fraker that the council grant
the request Of II. j. Winchell for $4,000
for Decoration lay. Motion carried.
Mayor Montigel appoints Geo. Willard
Dog Warden. On motion the appoint
meut was confirmed.
On motion of Aid. Fuller supported by
Aid. Fullerton that the clerk order re-
ceipt books and dog tags. Motion
carried
On motion of Aid. Fuller supported by
Aid. Fullerton that the street committee
be instructed to negotiate with some
competent person to build side walk for
the ensuing year and report at next
meeting. Motion carried.
On motion % Aid Pulfrey supported
by Aid. Knight that the following, claims
be allowed at footing and the clerk in
structed to issue orders for the same.
General Fund
Alma Grain & l.. Co., light 49,. S191.27
Alma Grain q l. Co., light city hall 1.06
l. E Fuller bill - s. 10
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-05-11
Robinson Letter
NO. 4
DEAR MADAM

DEAR MADAM
Since the days when common ancestors sought
for clothes in the Garden of Eden have found
minds filled with the worry of finding suitable clothing
Getting styles bother some; the matter of
wear troubles others. Price is trying feature to
many and perfect fit is the constant worry of every
clothes hunter We you to be relieved of one
and all of these troubles by coming this store for
your clothes
The ceasng effort make to have fit wear,
quality and price nicely adjusted that all may be ac-
commodated is obvious the moment you begin look
ing stock
If any or all of these usual disturbing elements
troubles you come direct and will see that
you get exactly what you want. We can do it out
of our enormous stocks and convince you,
and for ALL that this is absolutely the you
always depend upon.
When you are undecided about your clothes
come to us for advice. Our experience will unques-
tonaby be of great assistance to you and we want you
to feel that constantly at your service
Yours respectfully,
D. W. ROBINSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-01
ITO be Continued.)


The Baptist Social society will give
a dinner at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ballard Feb. 9.
Enoch Roe. Edna Steckman, Harry
Finley and Edith Johnson who have
all been sick for the past two weeks
with pneumonia are getting along
nicely now.
Charles Huntley is in Rock Island
this week on the jury.
George Burgoyne and John Kane
are cutting trees and brush out of
the cemetery making quite an improve
ment.
The funeral services of Ernest L.
Hayes who died at Colorado Springs,
Jan. 27 were held at the Baptist
church at II a. IN. Monday, Rev. j. Il.
Spiller preaching the sermon. Ernest
had many friends here in his home
town and large number came to pay
their last respects. The remains were
laid to rest by the side Of his mother
in the Andalusia cemetery.
There was "A party at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Tompkins Sat
urday in honor of their son Louis
fourteenth birthday anniversary.
Lunch was served by Mrs. Tompkins
and her daughter Orphia.