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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

Los Angeles has opened school
where girls are taught dressing as
fine art II they were taught dress
Iing as a culinary art. there might be
some good accomplished
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

A woman has just died from blood
poisoning, due to sticking her hat
pin into her head. Usually some one
besides the user of the pin has been
the victim.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

Counterfeiting has decreased in this
country during the past year, accord
ing to police reports. The gang
must be working on those new $1,000
bills.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

There never can be any real and
lasting peace in this country until
worlds championship baseball games
have been eliminated from the sport.
1ng calendar" says the Chicago Trib-
une. The contemporary seems dis
posed to adopt the traditional method
OF pacification. namely: Creating a
desert and calling 1t peace.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

The Paris Matin tells us that the
man who understands women is never
desired Of them. But this disability
will not handicap most men of aver
age intelligence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

II is considered wothy OF note that
q laborer with $4,000 continued to
labor at two dollars day. He might
Just as we'll have blown 1t acquiring
O headache.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

It is now said that steamboats, and
trains spread disease. But this in no
sense lifts the responsibility for the
same ill-doing from the house fly and
the mosquito
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

Aviators in Germany are paid sat
. month-that and death accounting
for the scarcity Of German aviators
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-12-26

Chicago has q school for brides, but
Ill graduates are not guaranteed .
positio"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
MR. AND MRS. J. k. CARTER
 HOSTS TO BISHOP GAILOR

Bishop Gailor, whose coming to Bir- mingham has been the inspiration of a number of cordial hospitalities, was the honored guest at luncheon yesterday given by Mir. and Mrs. J. Rivers Carter at their home on Highland avenue The party included a group of Mr. and Mrs. Carter's friends whose presence, like their own, gives distinction to any com pany. Seated about the table and en- toying the delight both of charming com pany and tempting viands were Mir. and Mrs Robert Jemison, MT. and Mrs. Rob- ert Jemison, Jr., Maj. and Mrs. F.. M. Tutwiler. Dr. and Mrs William F. Evans. MT. and Mrs. w. c. Fitts, Mrs. George R. Ward. Mrs. Pope of Pulaski, Bishop Gail or and the host and hostess, MT. and Mrs Carter.
 Spring fiowers-.e .ellow jonquils and hya- cirths-gave beauty to the table which Mrs Carter had so beautifully prepared. Bishop Gailor charmed his fellow guests. as he always does, with his eloquence and wit, and the gift of story telling which he possesses to such a delightful degree.
 Bishop Gailor, said Birmingham man a few days ago, has the rare faculty of knowing how to handle an after din- ner audience, how to guage it's temper as good jockey judges pace, the re- suit being that he is one of the most uniformly successful after dinner speak CTS in the south. At a smaller and less formal function. such as he graced yes terday, his charm fsall the more subtle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
MRS. CECIL
 GIVES A RECEPTION

Mrs. Alexander Cecil was hostess yes- terday afternoon at one of the gracious functions over which she presides so beau tfully. She entertained in compliment to Mrs. Oliver Prince Bartlett, a lovely new conner in Birmingham, Miss Mary George Green, Miss Carroll Woodson, Miss Clara Lee Woodson and Miss Florence Coffin, four of the youngest and loveliest as pirants for social honors. The fact that Mrs. Bartlett was unable to return to Bir- minghanr from the bedside of her sick mother was a disappointment to the many friends, of whom her sweetness and vii vacity have drawn to her during her short residence. Her absence, while deplored was the only flaw in an otherwise perfect party.
 Mrs. Cecils home suggests herself, since 1t has gathered much of her brightness and charm. It. diminutive-like herself yet in the surprisingly large number of friends it cap be made to shelter, it sug- gests her own broad cordality and popu- larity. Yesterday it was decorated with fine attention to effect, with spring flow ers-narcissi and white hyacinths to fol- low the yellow motive. In the dining room the bon-bon table held central Japanese basket filled with narcissi and hyacinths, and it's candles and other dainty accessories followed the yellow and white suggestion, The plate on which salads and other tenptingsvlands were served had It's cups chaliced in yellow-petalled flowers.
 In the reception hall, Mrs. Mark Lewis wearing lovely yellow satin and white lace with a becoming lace cap to complete its effect; Mrs Howell very lovely and distinguished looking in silver brocade and black hat: Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben in white lingerie over pink, and a pretty sil- yer fllet confined in her hair with a rose: Mrs. William A. Porter, vivacious and pretty in green velvet garnitured with lace and jet. formed delightful coterie welcoming the guests. On the easements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

upon as races to be offered, purses for which to be determined later:
 Stake Races-2:21 pace, 2:12 pace, 2;23 trot and 2:l4 trot.
 Class or Open Races-2:27 trot, 2:17 trot, free for all trot, 2;24 pace, 2:15 pace, and free for all pace.
 Birmingham, Meridian Jackson and Shreveport also thought well of putting on running race each day and will take up this at a later date.
 Jackson, Miss, was agreed upon as place for next annual meeting, the an- nual meetings to be held on second Tues day of each January. The meeting then adjourned
 B. B. Burton. president of the Alabama State Fair. who attended the meeting, said last night:
 'ln my opinion the meeting, which was composed mostly of fair secretaries. was very profitable one. I believe it will be conducive of much good to all southern fairs. All the secretaries were found to be regular live wires They are all im- bued with the spirit of progress and keen ly interested in the work which they have made speciality Practical plans of CO., operation were formulated which will he helpful not only to our own state fair but to all the others"
 The delegates were entertained at luncheon yesterday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
LITTLE JOk FRS
 WITH MISS JOHNSTON

Miss Eloise Johnston paid pretty con- piment to her Birmingham friends yes terday when she entertained. the mem bers of the club of which she was former ly a member--the Little Jokers-at the Country club She was hostess for Mrs. Eugene Brown. who was called away from the city this week because of the illness of a relative. A lovely luncheon was served at o'clock and the bridge games followed There were substitutes and a few additional guests sharing the pleas ure of the day with the Little Jokers
 among them being Mrs. Crawford John ston and her guest, Miss Irene Whitesides of Chattanooga, Mrs. J. A. Levert, Mrs. Felix Drennen, Mrs. Henry Howze, Mrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
 r WOMEN AND SOCIETY
Mrs Alex Cecs Lovely ReceptionMr and Mrs Rivers Carter Entertain Luncheon for Bishop Gaior-Miss Eloise Johnston Hostess to Little Jokers-Mr. and
 Mrs David Thompson to Entertan-Other Notes
BY MYRTLE MILES

Mir and Mrs. Jarret of New York have recently bought famous old Nlr- glnia home called wild Goose Farm and are making their home there this winter. The Jarrets are known in Bir- mingham, particularly Mrs Jarret who was formerly Miss Cora Hardie, Bir- mingham belle of 10 years ago. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred eriek Hardie who made their home here in the past. but are now residents of Columbia, Tenn.
 Wild Goose farm is charming old place. according to a Birmingham wonl- an who has seen it. As the ancestral home of the Shepards it has a quaint history The Shepards, from whom the little colonial village ShepardstoWh' near the farm, has taken Us hanis' were the original owners of the place and all the land near ii. A distinguish ed representative of the family is Mr. R. D. Shepard, who was for number of years known as one of the leading actors of the American stage Ills stage name is R. D. Mclean who is probably best remembered as Mrs. Les- lie carter's leading man during the time that she was under the manage ment of David Belaseo, but was also with Blanche Bates and Madame Mod jeska His wife is the charming Odette Tyler, who had been an actress prior to her marriage, but forsook the stage and as a bride lived at Wild Goose farm. A tragic incident terminated her residence there, however, after about Ave years. This was the brutal beat ing and shooting of her white maid who was almost murdered by brutal husband. After this episode the lone- liness of the place was quite unbear- able to young Mrs. Shepard and she returned to the stage, starting upon sher new career as Maryland" in Be lasco's revival of "The Heart of Mary land,' and afterward starring under her own management.
 In Washington the actors, R. D. Me Lean and Odette Tyler, MT and Mrs. Shepard, as they are known socially, have a beautiful home on Fourteenth street, and as it is beautifed by much of the old silver and crystal and ma hogany from the ancestral Wild Goose farm," much of the grandeur of their earlier abode clings about it. They are people of high position so- cially and the hospitalities for which their home is noted are characterized by a peculiar charm--that of culture and aristocracy joined to the fascinat- ing slamour that comes from stageland
 Mrs. Jarret, whose husband is the present owner of Wild Goose farm, was one of the most charming young women in her Birmingham circle. She was graduate of Vassar college and brilliantly intellectual. Her mother Mrs. Fred Hardie, also was a brainy woman and prominent in philanthropic and civic work here. It is to be res gretted tkp5 -Blrwinshs ssi4i- sszsl s from among it's exclusive coterie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Infantry Inspection

Montgomery, January n.-(special)- Inspection of the infantry regiments of Alabama will be started at Dothan in January 20, according to information given out by Adjutant General J. B. Scully. The inspection will be completed fin Mont gomery on March 90. The inspection will be conducted by Army Lieutenant Albert Goodwin. assisted by General Seully.
 Artillery contingencies will be inspected by Lieutenant F.. P. F1int. IT., U. S. A, in Birmingham. March 25-26, and In Mont gomery March 27-2S. The medical depart ment will be inspected as follows: Troy April f.; Montgomery, April 2; Birming ham, April ,, and Anniston, April f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

Wouldn't 1t be lovely to be man
 and not mind telling your age2
 Wouldn't it be lovelier still. to be A
 and look 22, like MT. Henry Woodruff the star of "The Prince of Tonight" a,
 the Jefferson yesterday, and who an nounced his age as casually as. he'd blow ring after ring of blue gray smoke above his head from a Turkish cigar
 cite?
 I'd quite made up my mind to a very different sort of person off the stage than "on" in the case of MT. Wood ruff, but to my surprise he is one and the same-the Matinee Idol type that girls have raved over since goodness
 knows when, and who still attracts bargain counter crowds whenever and wherever he makes his bow. Sartorially correct, he appeared short ly before the matinee hour in smart brown tweed suit and velvet hat, gloved and shod according to the latest edicts
 of fashion-his blue eyes shining and his golden hair glistening in the sun thanksgiving the impression of some young college boy--the kind he plays
 and again ike st ss-. Prize e.ti1at he is ir
 the play. He apologized most humbls
 because I had to wait even few min utes for him.
 What does this mean, your contin-
 ulng in Musical Comedy?' l asked as
 soon as our greetings were exchanged | Because l can't sing, I guess" said
 MT. Woodruff, laughing heartily. "An aphorism worth remembering
 I suggested.
 An honest confession. to say the | least of it." said MT. Woodruff. which | Is good for the soul, but perhaps bad
 for the reputation"
 But you haven't deserted even in The Prince of Tonight your college boy role.' I observed.
 That seems to cling. to me with a I bulldog sort of tenacity," was the an swer, and, really, I don't mind it-7if nobody else does. It seems rather odd for man of A to be playing college boy roles, though, doesn't it? You see, went on the stage S6 years ago, and under the best patronage that a fellow could have Adelaide Nelson and Edwin Booth saw me at the age or U Tn u JuNthlie ptIiOili-
 ance and were enough impressed with my talent to gather me into the fold, as it were, and to them l owe my histrionic education One of my first roles was a boys part that Eliza Weathersby played-she was Nat Goodwln's first wife, you know-and after that I sort of jogged along between juvenile parts and grown ,,,. ,,orte inst missed heinz Little Lord Fauntleroy-which may or may not have been a mistake"
 '"Then, under MT. Henry Miller's man. agement, I was starred 10 years ago in Brown of Harvard ' MT. Woodruff con- tinued,
 | "And since then you've shared with some of the leading theatrical lights the distinction of being a Matinee Idol,' suggested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Bass Succeeds Roberts

Montgomery, January 11.-(Special)-- Walter P. Bass Of Mobile was today ap- pointed a jury commissioner of Mobile county. succeeding w. P. Roberts, whose term has expired. Another jury commits sloner to be appointed today was w. R. Teague of Falkville. who succeeds A. J. Patterson in Morgan county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Crook Resigns Presidency

Chattanooga, January 1t.-Dr. c. w. Crook resigned the presidency of Cen tenary Girls college of tho Methodist Episcopal church, south, at Cleveland, Tenn, today. It is effective the 22d. He will continue his residence at the place. and travel for the Southern Educational extension board. located in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

Magdalene" for the benefit of the Second Presbyterian church. Miss Mitchell was introduced by Mrs. J. IT. Phillips, who gave a clever insight into the work to be presented by Miss Mitchell. As in all of Maeterlincks plays, the subtlety of the character parts is characteristic. The i'm. presentations were all handled by Miss Mitchell with exquisite taste The musical numbers were a pleasant addition to the programme, which was a decided suc- cess from every standpoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
TANGLE DELAYS
 COURT AT DECATUR
Member of Jury Commission Pre- vented From Participating in
 Drawing Juries

Decatur, January 11.-(Speeal)--on account of the tangle in the jury com mission of this county, no cases will be tried in the Morgan county law and equity court here this week. All jurics that were drawn for the week have been declared illegally drav1n by the presiding judge, Judge Thomas w. Wort, Attorney W. W. Callahan made a motion in the case of MT. Woodward, contending that the juries for the week were illegally drawn, owing to the Iact that James A. Nelson, one or the Jury commissioners, was prevented from par ticlpating in the lr 1t t'le lrf7T. the other two 1oHlaaa pf tte iUfE commission cont erdse thtt ha Ena 9f a member of the an saan
 Some time az VI" HetspH who was a mem lcr coz Hiistl9aH moved to south Ha tHiA ss is held necessay vacated T h8 .iiteH and Governor Has alotea Mir. Nelson in or Fff When MT. tso tr Aia com house. arm si9n fr1Ha inc eovep 3e, members of the cfulf HOW aiia to part ni' bers seea JuiSs whiC hlHt h tFrita td iheBdl | ly
 riaf lss. rcs hrn drawn and | f court wia convene again on next ] f1rd morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
MIR. AND MRS. THOMPSON
 HOSTS AT BUFFET SUPPER

MT. and Mrs. David Thompson of cleve- land. O., who have been guests of friends in Mobile this week. are expected to re- turn to Birmingham today and will this evening be hosts at the Country club entertaining with a buffet supper. TheA are guests in Birmingham of Mrs. Marie Melee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

Whit Collier, Mrs. Victor Hanson Mrs; Harry White. Mrs. w. B. Leedy and Mrs B. l.. Wyrnan. Among the mem bers present were Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Fred Phillips, MrE. Walter Phil lips. Mrs. I. Fenwick Young, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Mary Ware and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Dr. Miles' Nervine

Is one of the best remedies known for this afiiction. It has proven beneficial in thousands of cases and those who have used it have the greatest faith in it. It is not a "cure-all," but a reliable remedy for nervous diseases. You need not hesitate to give it a trial.
 Sold by all Druggists. lf the first bottle falls to benefit your money 10 returned. vILEs MEDICAL co. E'khars. Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
CARDS TO THE
 LESTER-HOOD WEDDING

| The following invitation Is being re- | ceived:
 MT. and Mrs. William Hood request | the honor of.........- presence at the mar riage of their daughter, Norma, to r | Bedford Smith Lester, on Wednesf evening, January 2f, at o'clock, a- over Circle, Birmingham. Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

good. About a year a g o " e h e a r d of Dr. Miles Nervine, and it certainly h a s proved a
 blessing to our little girl. She Is n 0 " apparently
 cured and is en- toying the best of health. It is over a year since she has had a fit. We cannot speak too highly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
MISS MITCHELL
 AnDRESSES AUDIENCE

Miss Shatteen MitchelPs second dram- atic reading in Birmingham was presenteo vesterdav to q cultured and appreciative audience at Cable hall. She gave her interpretation of Maeterlincks Mary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

of Dr. Miles Nervine."
 HRS. FRANK ANDERSON.
 Comfrey. Ninn. Thousands of children in the United States who are suffering from attacks of epilepsy are a burden and sorrow to their parents, who would give anything to restore health to the sufferers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
NOTES AND PERSONALS

Mrs. ]. D. Dabney has returned from San Antonio, Tex, where she spent two months She was accompanied by Miss Martha Dabney, who Is still in the west. Miss Dabney spent short time in Den yer. Col. recently, but Is again in San Antonio. Her friends will be glad to know that she is greatly improved. anc that the western climate has been magica in it's effect.
 Mrs. Angus Macy Taylor left yesterday morning to spend a week with Mrs I,owndes McCaa in Anniston.
 
 Mrs. Oliver Prince Bartlett Is in New Orleans, where she has accompanied her mother. Mrs Mcqueen of Montgomery Mrs. McQueen's Birmingham friends will regret to know that she is seriously Ill Mrs. Bartlett was unable to return to Birmingham to be present at the recep- ton given in her honor yesterday by Mrs. Alex Cecil.
 Mrs. Joseph B. Pool. who was suddenly stricken with appendicitis, was operated upon at St. yincents hospital yesterday morning.
 Mrs. S A. wood, Mrs. L. J. Haley and Mrs. George Harrington will go down to Montgomery Saturday to attend board meeting called by the president, Mrs. Charles Henderson, Of the Alabama Fed eration of Women's Clubs.
 Miss McCune of Pennsylvania is the attractive guest of her sister, Mrs Turner Weakley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
paync Now councilman

IJaea Ir- aaulHrF 11.-(Special.)- )--At .lae fes7ll fGsF'ing of the New Decatur .ftF enurrl c. Payne was sworn iu aa A memher of the city council to lu tha sasy caused by the resig- r.tlou of I c. Johnsey. MT. Payne tpas mayor 9f New Decatur few years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12

ican Revolution, which General sumter chapter always makes a delighttul oc- casion.
 The study Circle will meet this after noon with Miss Hattie Morton at Inc Seminary.
 The Amaranth club meets today Wlll Mrs. Arthur Moody at the home or Mrs, l.. S. Handley on Fifteenth avenue ana Fourteenth street.
 The Twentieth Century club Will nee. Friday at 3 o'clock with Mrs. w. w. Siik' 16O0 Bradley street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Finds Cure for Epilepsy After Years of Suffering

My daughter was afflicted with epileptic fits for three years. the attacks coming every few weeks. We employed several doctors but they did her no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
CAPTAIN AND MRS. GRAY
 SEND OUT CARDS

The following card has bee issUr4 H Captain and Mrs Graves:
 "Mr. and Mrr fl8W at home on Fr rf at 8 o'clock, to Air req erick Gunster. ply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
All Steel Cars

Why not take seaboard s:30 a. m, arrive Atlanta 1:05 D. m., Washington 10:35 a. m.. New York 4:40 D. m. Phone Bell 23S2 for reservations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
MIR. HENRY WOODRUFF.
 NEE IDOL" CHATS w

Looks Thirty Two and Proudly Boasts Ina Made His First Big Hit in Brown of Har That the Reason He is in Musical Come cause "He Can't Sing''- Personality
 of All Stage Assets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
5 0gfs Pnfer

iiili and m E.
 purit . fad q uu IT. Onif 70 esrE required 'plJ auuH est ant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
Formal Organization

Frsua D. Fuller of tho Tri-State Fair
 M iphis, Tenn, was elected tenn H7rarT chairman. and r. r. Chaffee of ao Alabama State Fair temporary sec- feiar
 RtsaIar organization was then gone To anl 1t was decided to form an asso- iatlon to be gnown as the Association ct aoethern Fairs and Propositions. with ths Following members: Tennessee State beb- Nashville, Tenn; Tri-State Fair
 phis. Tenn; Alabama State Fair and Exhibit Association of Birmingham; i; Alabama State Exposition of Montgom- cry Georgia State Fair of Macon, Ga {; Mississippi-Alabama Fair of Meridian Miss; Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, Miss; State Fair of Louisiana, Shreve- port, La, and such other southern state fairs or fairs of like proportions as may come in later.
 The following officers were elected for the permanent organizations Louis N. Brueggerhoff of Shreveport, president; J. NJ. Mcdonald, Jackson, Miss. first vice president; Harry c. Roberts, Macon, Ga, second vice president; Frank D. Fuller, Memphis, Tenn, third vice president: frank P. Chaffee. Birmingham, secretary treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-12
ANNOUNCED

Washington's s brated January o'clock at the ] nelly. This is brations of the