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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
 ALABAMA WOMEN

Announcement was made by the Mont gomery college women few weeks ago oi
 their offer of scholarships aggregatine
 nearly s1000. The college women will hold in June at various points in AlabanJl
 competitive examination which is oper to the women of the whole state. The following conditions have been stipulated by the chapters scholarship committee: 1. All candidates competing for the
 scholarships must be between the ages of 16 and 40.
 g. The students winning the scholarships
 are expected to take regular course ir
 college.
 B. The scholarships must be used the session immediately following the award and are not transferable
 A. The winners of the scholarships must
 have accompanying certificate of good
 moral character and promise.
 The scholarships offered are as follows $50 toward expenses at Smith college | (Massachusetts), to be given to one bene- ficary. $20O toward expenses at Newcomt (New Orleans), to be divided between two
 beneficiaries. $500 toward expenses al toicBO tlOi1iCiiy oultiiiOiO NUT lege for Women), to be divided bewteer
 three beneficiaries. Unspecifed sum to. ward expenses at Mt. Holyoke (Mas-
 sachusetts), to be given to one beneficiary Value of this scholarship to be specified at an early date. $75 toward expenses al Agnes Scott (Georgia), to be given to one
 beneficiary.
 Each of these colleges ranks among
 the only r colleges for women in the
 whole United States that were classified as "A" grade in their standards last year To the women of no other south ern state is such a list of absolutely free scholarships to first-class colleges acces- sible on a basis of competitive examina.
 ton. All friend of the educational de-
 velopment of our state must feel deeply interested in this movement to help ann
 bilious young women to higher educa- tion. Let all high school girls investigate
 this opportunity for still higher courses than they have had or for advanced de. grees from recognized institutions in vestigate what the opportunity holds fol them. With todays insistent call for bet ter educated mothers, better trained teachers, better prepared women in every
 walk in life,, it is hoped that the womer of Alabama will allow not one of these scholarships to remain idle
 For further information as to examina,
 ton or proper preparation for it write
 Mrs. Prentiss B. Reed, president of Mont.
 gomery chapter of College women, Mont gomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

exquisite concert yesterday afternoon al the Jefferson theatre with Frederick Gun ster the tenor, and Mrs. Houston Davis, pianist, as the attraction.
 Every day of next week is to have some pleasant affair, either for the younger set or the married folk. Among them are Mrs. Ellis bridge, Miss Cosby's tea, Mrs Eddys and Miss Vaughan's after noon reception and several interesting luncheons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

the social life of Birmingham, and who are members of the other prom inent social organizations in the city. They will thus assist in the upbuilding of all club life in the city.
 In the acquiring of new members for the club the Greek letter fraternity pol icy will be adopted, members will be invited to join instead of having his written application for membership posted on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
 Amhong the members of the club are:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
TO RECEIVE WITH
 MRS. EDDY AND MISS VAUGHAN

Mrs. J. H. Eddy and Miss Lucia Vaughan. who are to be hostesses Satur- day afternoon at tea at the home of the former, have completed the personnel of their receiving party. The hours of the reception are from to and the guests are invited for separate periods Those who are to assist the hostesses are Mrs.
 II. IT. Shell, Mrs. Harry Coffin, Mrs E, w.. Jordan. Mrs. John Smart, Mrs. s. l.. Jenkins, Mrs.sJ. s. Kennedy, Mrs Gregory Johnston. Mrs. J. w. Maynor Mrs. Rufus Russell, Mrs. John Castle man. Mrs. August Koenig, Mrs. A. w. B. Johnson, Miss Esther Kennedy, Miss Julia Ware, Miss Sadie Allison, Miss Katie Battle and Miss Kathleen Mat thews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
TO RECEIVE WITH
 nIRG THOMAS ELLIS

One of the most delightful events of the coming week will be Mrs. Thomas Ellis bridge party at the Country club Wednesday afternoon. She will have about 20 tables of players and receiving party, to include MF. J. Rivers Carter, Mrs. w. N. Malone, Mrs Benjamin Grigs- bv Copeland. Mrs Benson Cain, Mrs. George Huntington Clark and Mrs. James McLester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

posed of Dr. James A. Allen, W. J. Con mfr, William H. Weller, Jr., and Carl A. Brown. The life membership in the club has practically been taken adyan- tage of, and from the readiness wlth which the best men in the district are joining in this organization, 1t is almost certain that it will be but short time before there will be a large waiting list, and the probabilities are that man will never receive more than one invitation to join this club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
MISS CUNDELL BALDWIN
 HOSTESS AT HEART-DICE

An attractive event of yesterday was Miss Cundell Baldwins heart-dice party for the Sigma Delta Omepa club, a com pany of the Margaret Allen school girls. The color scheme adopted by the delft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

the Edgewood club enjoyed one of it's most delightful and helpful meetings. Each member brought guest, thus shar- ing the pleasure of the afternoon with outsiders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
PERSONNEL OF THE

DEOVIES-HITT BRIDAL PARTY
 1'hesmarriage of Miss Sydney Hit and MT. Stanley Gonville deOvies will be eel ebrated on the evening of January IS at St. Andrews Episcopal church with Rev. Raimundo deOvies, the brother of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
MUSIC AT THE
 SnVJTvHE ERN CLUB

MUSIC AT THE
 SOUTHERN CLUB The following attractive musical pro- gram,ne will be presented this evening at the Southern club by Claimants orr chestra from to 9:30 o'clock: Overture, "Masaniello" (Auber). Selection, "Otello" (verdD. Waltz, Roses From the South (Strauss).
 Selection, "Gasparone" ,(Milloeckerl. Caprice. 'The Flatterer" (Chaminade).
 Selection, 'Rrislsg Eyes, (request) Q5oschna). valse Oriental, 'visitor of salome'' (re-
 quesp (Joyce). Selection, Faust" (Gounod). Sentimental song, "sond of the soul'
 (BrieD.
 Medley, Tunes of the Day" (o'Hare). FOR MISS GILLIAN Miss Willie Florence Jones extended a
 pleasant hospitality Friday evening at her home on Avenue H when she enter tained in compliment to Miss Annie Pearl Gillian of Tennessee. A musical pro-
 gramme was one of the charming features
 of the evening. It was presented by Miss
 Georgia Taul and Miss Kate Vance
 Tempting refreshments were served at the evenings q closs.# Those who, enjoyed the pleasure of the evening as Miss Jones' guests were Misses Bessie Taul, Marie | Lindsay, Annie Pearl Gillian. Georgfe | Tau, Kate Vance, Alberta Rogers, Lu-
 cile Morgan. Clara Lee Morgan, Ethel Coleman. Maybelle Coleman, Louise Ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

young hostess was green and yellow, fol- lowing the colors of the club. Clusters of deep pink carnations were used in profusion and the cards on which the score was kept also showed the pink and yellow motive. The ices and bon-bons and the prizes suggested 1t as we'll The trophy presented at the end of the heart-dice games was a pair of pink silk hose, and for the consolation, which was drawn from bunch of tiny read hearts suspended from the chandelier, was a book of poems. ! The bon-bon table, stationed in the din- ing room. was especially pretty with its central decoration of enchantress carna- tions.- A Cluny lace cover showed a lin- ing of pink satin and the candle shades were of colors corresponding. The members of the Sigma Delta Omega club are: Miss Cundell Baldwin, Miss Leonora Messenger, Miss Dean Dillard. Miss Susie Nabb, Miss Jane Berry, Miss Ethel Jacoby, Miss Mary Meighan, Miss Kathleen Livingston. Miss Katherine | Cary, Miss Gertrude Melton. Miss Emma COlllnS, MISS Anule frdnhllH, MISS llyOd Otis. Misss Annie Tardy, Miss sallie Nor well, Miss Janet Ebersole. Miss Virginia White, Miss Mary O'Brien. Miss Alice Bowie, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Miss Elizabeth wyman, Miss Lois Thompson Miss Della Houston, Miss Lois Brown Miss Marie Rosamond, Miss Florence Moffett. Miss Bessie Foster, Miss Fannie Harwood, Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Jdlia White, Miss Julia Carney, Miss Estells Bethea and Miss Emily Dixon.
 THOMAs-MOFFETT
 MT and Mrs Charles Alexander Moffet announce the engagement of their daugh lar, piorence, to- MT. Frederick Arthur Thomas. the wedding to be solemnizet | January S1.
 MIR. WITTICHEN HOST
 FOR MISS sAFFORD
 Opo of the smaller parties at the Coun try club last evening Included MT, Car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

Wittichen and several guests whom he invited to meet Miss Georgia saffold of Montgomery. Miss Mary George Crilik- shanks lovely guest. In the coterie were Miss Saffold, Miss Cruikshank, Miss Martha Dabney, MT. Lou Baker. MT. Zach Smith and the kpst, MT. Wittichen. RANDLE-MYREs
 An interesting nuptial event of the week was the marriage of Miss Mary Randle and MT. Florillard Myres It took place very quietly at the home of the bride 8 mother, Mrs. Martha E. Randle, Wednes- day evening. The house was tastefully decorated in evergrens and white flowers. Miss Randle was given in marriage by her brother, MT. William Randle, and the groom's brother, Mir A. F. Myres of Jacksonville, Fla, attended him as best man. There were no other attend ants.
 Miss Gilbert played Mendelssohn's we'd ding march for the entrance of the bridal party. Miss Randle was most attrac- tive bride in white net costume made over satin and with court train. She carried an arm bouquet of brides roses. After the ceremony three-course lunch con was served to the guests and MT. for an extended wedding trip.
 and Mrs. Myres departed soon afterward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08

groom, as the officiant Miss Hit will be given in marriage by her father and her maid of honor is to be Miss Edna Miles, while her bridesmaid is Miss Katie bowman. Mrs. George Griss Adams, the groom's sister. and Mrs. Williams B. Morris of Savannah. Miss Hitt's sister. are to be the matrons of honor.
 The two little ribbon boys are John Thames and Bob Thames. Little Misses Martha Osborne and Elizabeth deOvies will also be included in the bridal party the former as ring bearer and the latter as flower girl.
 MT. deOvies' best man will be MT. Lew is Burroughs. The two groomsmen are MT. Thomas Conner and MT. FredericA Prince.
 The bridal couple will leave the night of their wedding for fortnight's stay in Atlanta and Savannah Their mar riage will be preceded by several de- lightful entertainments, among which will be buffet supper the Tuesday even ing before. given by Mrs. George Grige Adams after the rehearsal, severa luncheons and linen shower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
MIR. DEovIEs ADDRESSES rDcEWO0D GLIB

MT. Raimundo deOvies presented one of his characteristically clever addresses be- fore the Edgewood club Friday afternoon at its open meeting with Mrs. Jere King. His. subject was "The Debt of Modern Art to the Bible." and treated in his scholarly and fanciful style. He de- fined art as "a beautiful way of exr pressing emotion and gave the origin Of art in the orderfof architecture. sculpture. dancing. acting, painting and music. and in conclusion stated that without the Bible there would have been no Milton and no Dante.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
THOMAs-MoFFETT
MIR. wITTICHEN HOST TOR MISS sAFrORD

opD of the smaller parties at the Coun-
 try club last evening Included. M Mr. Carl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
FOR MISS GILLIAN

M I 'ls!ssAes X z ss
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16
A Novel for Tennyson.

Tennyson would have secuted the
idea Of a limit Of 10000 words for
novels. William Allingham notes in
his diary on August 20. 1880. when on
a visit to Fsrringford. "Tennyson is a
constant novel reader, and says.
What l dislike 10 beginning new
novel. should like to have a novel
to read in a million volumes. to last
me my life London Chronicle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16
Women and Dress.

In the matter Of dress variety is to
the civilized woman what finery Is to
the savage. The more civilized wom-
en- become, the more variety they
must have. Things have come to
such a pass now that the daily papers
must tell the news Of the fashions;
the gravest journal dare not ignore
them. Side by side with the affairs
OF the realm and the annals Of court
and OF crime stand the Kaleidoscope
details of colored stuffs and fantastic
styles which delight the feminine pub
lic.-London Spectator.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16
Fresh Fish. Try the red
snapper. Every Friday at
Martin & Son, Meat Market.
History We. Nonsense.

Little Robbie came home one day
considerably agitated over a question
that had come up in school, Rushing
into the house he demanded of his
father:
Say, pa, who was Demosthenesr
Robble's father was one of those
individuals who was dissatisfied with
the general trend Of modern educa-
tional methods, and frowned on the
so-called frllls and frivollties injected
into the classroom work.
"Demosthenes." he answered sharp
ly, was one Of the early kings Of
Egypt. don't see why the schools
don't cut out some OF their nonsense
and teach history"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16

Seed oats, Red Texas variety.
so cents a bushel. E. A Twist.
FOR SALE-Span of 6-year-old
mules. +. +. Bowman,
Off Meade.
If you want the genuine Rose
of Sharon canned goods come to
Berger Bros.
Anyone wanting some nice
bright millet hay call on Peter
Kinsinger.
Greater reduction on Pratt's
best -four on 500 ID. lots or over
at Berger Bros.
FOR SALE-Seed barley, grown
in Meade county. Good clean seed.
Call Ralph T. Smith, phone 500,
rings
For rent very cheap IA Sec
ton 2 IL miles north of Jasper,
80 acres open, and will pay part
for blowing, open ground.
Address ]. r. Magley,
st. Mead, Nebraska.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
lot First Ppblicaticn March 9, 1911
SERIAL No. 0j4l7

Department Of the Interior, U. S. Land Office,
Dodge City, Kansas, March !, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Frank Stout, Of
Meftilla, Kansas, who on October II, 1905 made
honsestead entry No. 242SO Serial No. O3+27 for
SWA Section 2, Township 30s, Range 100 Meri,
dian, has filed notice Of intention to make final
five Years Proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Probate Judge
Of Meade county Kansas at Meade Kansas on
the 10Th day Of April, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses;
Robert McNairy, Of Mertilla, Kansas
Thomas Brown, Of Kansas
Andrew ]. Elliott, Of Kansas
Aaron L. Snyder, Of Jasper Kansas.
Not coal land. H. F. Millkan,
Register
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16
Had No Chance.

But" protested the aged sutton,
do you not think you could learn to
love me in timer" I'm a long time,
perhaps" replied the fair maid. But
your time will be entirely too short"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16

III had been troubled with constipation
for two years and tried all of the best physi-
clans in Bristol, Tenn, and they could do
nothing for me-" writes Thos.s E. Williams,
Middleboro, KY. ''Two packages of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cured
me-" For sale by all dealers
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16
Bad for Buttona.

Five hundred thousand people 60
in and out of New York every day"
Think of the buttons they must
lose every morning and night in the
scramble"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16

$4,000 will buy the neA 30
34-2S, Meade county. Terms on
$500. 90. Address Box 2, R. r. q.
G. G. Rails back,
S-+t Langdon, Kans.
Others may tell you they have
them butwe have the genuine.
Berger Bros.
We butcher our own beef and
and know what we give you.
Martin & Son.
Pratt's Best flour at Berger
Bros.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16
His somber Reflection.

Some people," observed the didac-
tic boarder. seem to think morality
is a kind of spiritual asbestos; but
l have my doubts about its being real
" hreproof."
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-03-16

When you have cold get bottle Of
Chamberiain's Cough Remedy. 1t will
soon fix you up all right and will ward on
any tendency toward pneumonia. This
remedy contains no opium or other narcotic
and may be given as confidently to baby
as to an adult. Sold by all dealers.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-06-28
THE SIMPLE LIFE
OF A COMMONER
Continued from page II.

dozen or so of my old chums from
town / was completely upset for
the moment, but covered my con-
fusion as best l could and proceeded
with the service. 1t must have been
a crude affair from beginning to end.
When it came to the text: "Prepare
to Meet thy God" l announced it in
weak voice and then with fear and
trembling, proceeded to tell what l
did not know about it. At the
conclusion of the service, which
somehow reached through the men,
tai mist, one of the boys said to me:
well, Harry, l don't think it will be
necessary for you to preach any
more" why, what do you mean?"
Well" he replied, You began at
the first of Genesis and went clear
through to the last of Revelation. !"
And | was in no condition to deny it.
| held a few services after that in
different places; and during the year
it was borne in upon me that | must
become a minister of the gospel.
did not contend against this impress
sion, especially as it was reinforced
by the opinion of the Presiding Ell
der, Pastor and several of the lead
ing members of the church at Lyons.
So in the fall of the year, 1866, at
tended the session of the Upper Iowa
Conference, which, was held at De-
corah, and was entertained at the
home of Mr.. Simeon Leach, on the
west side of the river.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-06-28
CANOE VALLEY.

June 26, 1911.
Nellie Peterson of st. Paul is en-.
joying a few weeks visit with hel
sister, Mrs. n. j. Corson and other
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Gertrude Rotvold from Hes
per is taking care of Mrs Eovaas
who is very ill.
Emil Haugen and Charlie Olson
were callers with T. Thorson last
Sunday evening.
Mrs. III. l.. Hanson and Nellie Pet.
erson were visitors with Mrs. o. Hau-
gen Sunday afternoon.
A few young people from this
place attended the dance at Spring
water Saturday night.
Clarence Olson is working for O.
Haugen.
Nellie Peterson visited with Mrs
II. S. Hanson Saturday night and
Sunday
Mrs. J. Talloug called on Mrs
Lovaas Sunday night to stay with her
during the night.
Don't forget to attend the Mis-
sionfest" at the Canoe church July
4th. The ladies society will serve a
free dinner to all Come,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-06-28
BURR OAK.

June 26, 1911.
The L. A. S. meets Thursday with
Mrs. VIM. Hilleman
The Bible Study meetings will be
discontinued through the summer
months.
School closed Friday with a picnic
in Mrs. Heckles grove. The teach
ers returned TO their homes Satur.
day.
Jack Ackerson is building a large
machine shed on his farm.
Ida OXley came up from DEBORAH
Saturday for visit with relatives.
Several young people picniced
near Bluffton yesterday.
Jno. Roush of Cannistota, Oak. is
stopping in town.
Mrs. Schoonmaker and daughter
left here Saturday for their home in
Canada. They will make short
visit in DEBORAH and also in Ridge
way before returning however.
Mrs. Hannah Sharp returned las,
week from Ida county, where she has
been visiting her daughter.
Several from Canton and vicinity
had picnic at Ed. Larson's Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. McAllister of Min
neapolis are guests at the Rice home
Mrs. Phil Potter and children oil
Arthur, Ia. are visitors at the Ward
home.
German services were conducted
at the A. C. church yesterday by 6
minister from La Crosse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Wanlass are the
happy parents of a little daughter
that arrived the 22nd.
Mrs. Nash of Prosper spent Sun
day with her son, Frank and family
Mrs. Cora Morrison Connell anG
children of Oneota are visiting will
friends here.
Quarterly services will be held a.
the M. E. church this evening, the
district superintendent presiding.
Every one seemed to enjoy the Ole
Settlers picnic here last week, the
weather was ideal and a good crowo
attended and listened to a speech by
Hon. Hughes of West Union and also
songs and drills. Music was furnish
ed by the Harmony band. Nothing
was lacking in the picnic dinner a
ball game and races were in order
for the afternoon and a dance in the
evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-06-28
NOTICE IN PROBATE,

To Whom it May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby
notified to appear at the Court House
in Winneshiek County, Iowa, on the
18th day of September, 1911, al
1870 O'Clock p. m, TO attend the
probate of an instrument purportine
to be the last will and testament OF
ID. G. GRAHAM
late of DEBORAH Township, in Win
neshiek County, Iowa, deceased, al
which time and place you will appear
and show cause, if any, why said will
should not be admitted to probate
In testimony whereof | have here
unto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of said Office, this 9TH day
OF June, 1911.
OLAF KALLEVANG,
(Seal) Clerk of District Court.
Frank Sayre,
Attorney. 24-3
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-06-28
3LUFFTON.
June 26 101

June 26, 1911.
VIM. Obrien and wife of Chicago
have been visiting at the home OF
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs Luke
Obrien near Button.
James Henry and Patrick Neon
mel made a business trip to st. Paul
last week. Mr.. Mcconnell bought a
carload of cattle and Mr.. Henry
bought two carloads.
VIM. Glenn of Cincinnati, Ohio is
visiting at the home of relatives here
A crowd of neighbors from Burn
Oak held small picnic near the OLD
Timothy Casey spring Sunday.
John Henry sold and delivered q
lot of fine potatoes to Herb. Hutchin-
son in DEBORAH Monday
Miss Lucy Harrington of Superior
Wis. is visiting her sister Miss Kate
and grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Nc
Connell.
Hazel and Josie Mcconnell of SUI
perior. Wis, daughter of Terry Nc
Cornell are visiting relatives here.
A few families of neighbors held
a picnic on the Old Kelly farm near
the river Sunday afternoon.
Thos. Whalen of Plymouth Rock
visited at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Philip Carolan Sunday.
A great many of our young folks
enjoyed themselves at a dance at
Morton's barn Friday night.
Jas Carolan sold and delivered a
lot of fine, fat cattle at Cresco Satur-
day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-06-28

A true man never frets about his
position in this world.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-06-28
Cured of Asthma.

Il tried great many remedies
but my asthma steadily grew worse
until ! had to sleep in a reclining
chair for months to get any rest.
| at last (without any faith in good
results) concluded to try Hyomei.
After using two or three days /
could go to bed and sleep as we'll as
ever. l continued using Hyomei un-
til / had used up nearly two bottles