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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
MRS. FRANK FOWLKES
 ENTERTAINS LITTLE JOKE

Mrs. Frank B. Fowlkes was hostess yesterday afternoon to the Little Jokers, who played auction at her home fol- lowing dainty luncheon. Her decora- tions were Richmond roses, which made a bright center for the coffee table. The usual bride series was followed by the presentation of the club trophy and the game was attended by the majority of the club members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
SPONSORS AND MAIDS

Miss Edith Thompson will be sponsor for Memphis in the basketball game, and her maids will include Miss Eula Weakley and Miss Katherine Reese.
 Miss Rose Owen McDavid as sponsor, with Miss Leila smith and Miss Evelyn Reynolds as maids will represent the Bir- rningham Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
ROBERT E. LEE
 SOCIETY INVITATIONS

The following card has been issued:
 The Robert E. Lee society of Bir- mingham college requests the honor of your presence Friday evening, the 18th of December. on the occasion of their anniversary college auditorium, S:l5 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

party Miss OTIS bridesmaids. each of toilette, the Miss Florence Ford, Miss Mary Fitzpatrick. Miss Edith Orr, Miss Doris weatherly. Miss Margaret Piggott. Miss Margaret Chambers, Miss Bessie McCrossin, and among the young wom- en who supplemented the party yes terday were Miss Serena Kirkpatrick,
 Miss Emee McCrossin. Miss Mary
 Afyrtis Cook. Miss Emily Somerville, Miss Lydia Eutis. Miss Belle Roberts, Miss May Collins, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Carol Woodson. Miss Clara Lee Woodson. Mrs. Jelks Cabaniss. Mrs Mrs. Val Nesbit, Mrs Owen Gillespy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Putting Up Clans

"Will you please publish in your Corner if there is any way of doing up clans and quahangs in glass jars?
 MRS. L. C.'' see no reason why clans should not be canned as oysters are put up for the vest ern and foreign markets. If correspond ents can enlighten us upon the subject we shall be glad to hear from them I have never eaten canned clans. Or seen or heard of them. But why should they not be?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
CRESCENDO CLUB
 CARDS ARE OIJT

The following has been received: Cres- condo club, at home. with Mrs. r. E. Daniel and Mrs. Frank Address 400 Fifth avenue, south. Friday, December 20, 2 D. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

he is never happier than when talking about beautifying the city and the pros- poets of making it unique in every par ticular.
 The question of lawn decoration has been one of the most puzzling subjects that Birmingham property owners have had to deal with in the process of con struction of this new town, and MT. Col mant's word in regard to the preparation of lawns and the general outlook of them means a great deal to those who are planning or keeping up the lawns they already have.
 The South Highlands and the North spee king of this subject. ''are as entire ly different as If they belonged to two remote sections of the country In the North Highlands section, the soil is so filled with chert that its preparation is. of course. almost diametrically opposed to the preparation that would be made for the South Highlands soil. Of course, that makes the lawn decoration on the North Highlands more costly than any other section of the city,
 What is the first step in preparing the lawn for beautifying?" I asked
 Digging the soil well--deep prepara- tion," said MT. Colmart; "also the very best fertilizers should be used profusely. "
 What are the best fetilizers?" I asked.
 The best commercial fertilizers are bone meal, cotton seed meal and nitrate of soda" was the reply, and we'll rotted stable fertilizer could be recommended also if it were not for the foreign weeds and grass that are distributed over the lawn in using it"
 What is the prettiest decoration for a small lawn l inquired.
 .Sodded in Bermuda Grass with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
DR. WYATT HEFLIN
 GIVES A DINNER

At his lovely new home. Dr. Wyatt Heiin was a host last night at dinner for a small party of his friends In the group were MT. and Mrs. B. $. Wilker- son, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Bow, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Warren and MT. John War ren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Q. E. D. CLUB
 DANCE DECEMBER 23

One of the formal holiday affairs will be the dance given by the e. E. D. club, the evening of December 23, at the Country club. The hour is 9:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Keeping Eggs

''You will confer a favor if you will tell me what is the best way to put down eggs for family use. We have 30 dozen in crate. Can they be safely kept there if in a cool place? M. ID. C."
 Mix one quart of silicate of soda water glass with If parts of water. Let it stand until the water glass is thoroughly dissolved. Pack the eggs in a stone crock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
MISS HARRIET FORBES
 TO RE A TEA HOSTESS

One of the younger holiday hostesses will be Harriet Forbes, the pretty lit- tie daughter of MT. and Mrs. Brooks Forbes, who will ask her friends to tea the afternoon of December 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
K. M. 1T.
 ISSUES CARDS

The following invitation has been re- ceived: The R. M. T. rekuest the honor of your presence at their third annual ball on Tuesday evening. December 24, at 9 o'clock, Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

roses are used. As they reach maturity they become very bare and ugly and it is better to put them in the back ground Groups of evergreens along the driveway, through lawn, up to the Porto Cochere
 and down the walks to the street are rec commended, but the smooth, undulating,
 unbroken grassy lawn is the most effec- tive treatment of a large lot
 Do you find as Birmingham grows older that people are becoming more in terested in their homes and the decora- tions of their lawns?' I asked.
 Decidedly so, said MT. Colmant. They are spending more time and thought as well as money on their lawns. and it is very much in evidence everywhere. The main trouble with Birmingham and the City Beautiful idea is that so little care is taken of our trees They need atten- tion-spraying and trimming and pruning. Many of them are infected with the San Jose scale. which usually destroys them in three years or less time"
 What remedy do you suggest for this condition?" I asked
 Lime and Sulphur Is the most effective preparation I was told. ito control that particular trouble. The infected trees should be replaced and the substitutes should be cared for and watched vigil lantly, or they will soon be in the same condition
 Most people regard a tree as a mere forest product" MT. Colmant said. "and neglect it shamefully. Just as child would run wild and catch diseases, when it is growing up if it didn't have the proper attention, so with a tree. If al- lowed 10 take its own course and to be neglected, it win soon give evidence of the same. The Maple and Elm are ex- cellent trees for this climate such as those that we are using in the Norwood Boulevard. The Hackbery is a tree that is quite desirable also. In fact, all native trees should be used as far as it is possi- ble. as they thrive better naturally than
 any importations that might be used.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

embroidered charmeuse trimmed with sil- yer and lace. A number of other charm ing women constituted the remainder of the receiving party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Peach Butter

'T noticed request for peach butter A friend of mine has made it and she told me how. I hope Mrs. P. A. " will find this to be what she wants. Peach Butter.-The soft 'mashey' peaches are best for this. Instead of little water to melt the sugar mash your peaches, after stoning and peeling and boil together equal quantities of sugar and peaches until thick.
 TIMOTHY Your recipe is not so unreasonable as some might think at the first reading. Canned peaches are eligible for the process and those of inexpensive brands may be boiled down into the butter" as accept ably as those of more costly grades. All you have to do is to run them through a eolander or a vegetable press and treat them thereafter as per direc- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
MARION HARLAND'S HELPING
 HAND HINTS FOR THE HOME
By MARION KIRKLAND

or a tight. clean cask. small end down. and cover an ilch deep with the solu- ton The eggs must be perfectly fresh. One added egg will spoil all. Test each before putting it in. Preserved accord ing to these directions eggs may be kept for two months and more Keep the crock or cask in a cool place.
 Grated eggs may remain good in cold place for Q fortnight. I should not risk them for a longer time without other pre- cautions. Notable housewives do not adopt the hotel rule as set forth by the colored waiter: "Our aigs can't be said to be boilable, nor yet poachable, but they scramble all right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Quick Method for White Bread

One cake of yeast, one quart luke warm water, two tablespoonfuls sugar, two tablespoonfuls lard or butter melted, three quarts sifted flour, one tablespoonful salt. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in luke warm water. Do not allow the mixture to stand for more than 10 minutes, add the lard or butter and half the flour. Beat until smooth, then add the rest of the flour, or enough to make 2 dough; that can be handled easily, putting in the salt with the flour. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and set aside in moderately warm place, free from drafts, until light, or for about two hours. Put into well greased pans, filling them half full Cover and let rise one hour, or until doubled in height. Bake from 40 to 50 minutes. Two cakes of yeast may be used in this recipe with advantage to the bread and to save time. Tkis recipe will make three one and one-half pound loaves.-K Kindness of Mrs. G. W. P.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
A Chat With Mir. John Mitchell
 Colndnt, Popular Florist,
 About Ldzun Decorations

The Lawns of Birmingham Shrubs Trees and Grasses Make the Most Desirable Show-The Native Trees and Their Beauty-Neglect of the Trees We Have-What
 is Necessary for Their Propagation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13
Potato Yeast


 Have ready two quarts of boiling water, two tablespoonfuls each of salt and sugar and two large potatoes, pared and grated. Stir the grated potatoes into the water which should be at a fast boil on the fire. Boil well for minute after the potatoes are added, adding the salt and sugar. Take from the fire and set aside until luke warm, then add cake of yeast which has been dissolved in little warm water. Stir this in and set aside in warm place until it is working well. Pour into bottle or covered jar and use half pint of it for a starter" for bread If at any time the "starter" seems to lose strength a small piece Of yeast cake may be added. The mixture must be made fresh for every baking. and is used instead of yeast cake. This recipe will make enough to raise six leaves of bread. If more bread is to be baked, add more water in making the yeast. Grating and cooking the potatoes prevents their settling to the bottom of the mixture.-Kindnes of Mrs. J. s. s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

David Roberts, Jr. Mrs. F. A. Tillery, Mrs Thornton Estes. Mrs. Henry Vest Iall. Mrs. Anna VanHoose Davies, Mrs. Hubbert Smith and Mrs. Horace Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-13

The French club will meet Saturday at 3 o'clock with Madame Buck, 1925 Eleventh avenue, south.
 Mrs. w. A. Kay will be hostess to the Qui viVe club this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
  The Clionian club win meet today at tC0ntlnued 0n Page Twelve)
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he is never happier than when talking about beautifying the city and the pros- poets of making it unique in every par ticular.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
S. c. v. ROUTE DECIDED ON,
MIR. w. II. BONSAL IN THE CITY
LAST NIGHT MAKES STATE
MENT CONCERNING
NATTER.
Work to Commence Wednesday, IL
Rights of Way Can be Secured; !;
Western Route Will be Taken by
Road; Matter May be Held up If
Rights Of Way Cannot be Obtained; !;
Railroad to Enter Eastern Part of
Town.

Mr.. w. r. Bonsal, president of the
South Carolina Western railroad
was in the city Friday night to see
about the beginning Of work on the
new line between here and Bishop
vile. Mr.. Bonsal stated in a confer
ence with Mr.. r. I. Manning which
was made public Saturday morning
that the work of grading the new
road from here to Bishopville would
begin next Wednesday if the rights
of way for the road could be OBJ
tanned.
In building their line between
Sumter and Bishopville. the railroad
officials state that the western route
would be taken-the route which
was taken on the last suryey-if
the rights Of way could be Obtained
from the property owners along the
route. Otherwise the direct line the
one hrst run by the surveyors,
would be taken. The Western route
Is longer and will cost considerably
more to the railroad, but it is gener-
ally preferred by people here, and the
railroad officials will build the rail-
road on this route if they can get the
rights Of way. If the rights Of way
cannot be obtained, the eastern
route will be taken, which is the
route preferable to the railroad Of.
ficials.
The railroad, if 1t follows either
the first or last survey, as the officials
have announced that it would, will
enter the eastern part Of town on
Green street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

The township canvassers for the
Rock Hill Plan have maze excellent
progress with the work this week
and several of the reports sent in
10 County Chairman NeiH O'D1n-
nell are encouraging and highly sat
isfactory. There will he rlaterg,a
reduction Of the cotton acreage in
Sumter County. quite number Of
farmers have pledged reduction Of
as much as 33 Ia to As, per cent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

Charles Durham, Lovington, Ill.,,
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taken them two days we could see
change and when he had takeu two
thirds OF bottle he was rured.
That is about six weeks ago and he
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

Ii It's fatal tendency to pneumonia.
To cure your In grippe coughs take
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r.. r.. Fisher. Washington. Kas., says:
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A friend advised Foley's Honey and
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

Neither my sister nor myself
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

Mrs. A. II. Tabor. of Crider. Mo-.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

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"A Willing Confederation.

On January II, 1911, Mrs. Mat
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use my endorsement of Doan's Kid
ney Pills. as | feel that l cannot say
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
STUCKEY-KING.. .
Popular Young Couple United I'm
Wedlock ut Presbyterian Church
Thursday Evening.

Weuuhg or much interest to the
people Of Sumter was that at the Pres
byterian church Thursday evening at
7.3O when Miss Arrie G. Stukey, the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Stuckey, and Mr.. James E. King were
were united in the bonds Of matri-
mony. the Rev. ID. M. Mcleod. pastor
of the First Methodist church, per-
forming the ceremony.
The altar of the church was taste
fully decorated by Mrs. j. M.
knight for the occasion. In yellow
and white, and with smilax and pot
ted plants. The popularity Of the
couple was manifested by the number
OF friends and relatives Of the con-
tracing parties having assembled to
see the two young people make their
VOWS as husband and wife.
Preceding the cermeony Miss Kel-
Ter sang Because" the accompani-
ment being played by Mrs. A. j..
Stubbs. Lohengron's wedding march
was played by Mrs. w. Y. Spann at
the organ accompanied by Miss Flea
nor Mason and Mr.. Julius wescoat
on the cornet. During the playing
of the wedding march the bridal par
ty entered: First, the ushers, John
Stuckey. John Lennon and Perry
Brown. then bridesmaids and grooms-
n'en. Miss Mary Lennon Of Elliott
with Mr.. Lucian Strauss OF Sumter;
Miss Stella Abbott Of st. George and
Mr.. Geo. ID. Levy of Sumter; and Miss
Henrietta King of Camden with Mr..
Herbert Dixon Of Columbia; the ma
tron Of honor. Mrs. III. w. Hood; the
maid Of honor. Miss Lola Brown; the
ring bearer. Master Frederick Duck
er; the flower girls. Matilee Stuckey
and Marian Knight. The bride en-
tered on the arm Of her father, Mr..
A. B. Stuckey. and was met at the
altar by the groom, attended by his
Test man. Mr.. Walter King Of Cam
den. a brother Of the groom, where
the ceremony was solemnly and i'm
pressively performed. music being
rendered on the violin by Miss Helen
while the ceremony was
being performed.
The bride wore white chiffon over
salts trimmed with roses. The brides
veil was caught up with lilies Of the
valley and she carried a bouquet Of
white roses.
The maid Of honor wore yellow
satin and the matron OF honor wore
"a dress OF white net ovo, silk. The
bridesmaids wEc sttired In white
lingerie. Each carried a bunch OF
white carnations.
After the wedding the bridal party
was given a reception and supper at
the residence of the brides parents.
The bride and groom left at $50 for
Columbia. from which place they will
go to points Of interest. They will
be gone for about a week when they
will return to Sumter which will be
their future home.
Among the out Of town guests pres
ent for the wedding were DR.. and
Mrs. King from Mayesvilie: Mr.. and
Mrs. III. w. Hood Of Clio; Mr.. Walter
King Of Camden; Miss Henrietta
King of Camden; Miss Mary Lennon
Of Elliott; Miss Stella Abbott of st.
George; Mr.. Herbert Dixon Of CO.
lumbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

FOley's Honey and Tar Compound.
IL q reliable family medicine. Give II
to your children. and take it your
self when you feel cold coming on.
1t checks and cures coughs and colds
and Group and prevents bronchitis
and pneumonia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31
Foley's Honey and Tar COMPOUND
"Cures I'm Every Case"

Mr.. jas. McCaffery. Mgr. OF ma
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II have used 1t myself and 1 have
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tive power I'm diseases Of the throat
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IL Is speedily effective. Sibert's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

Everybody Is talking hotel again
and the hope is generally expressed
that the Bank of Sumter will see its
way clear to give the town what II
needs and at the same time utilize its
Main street property profitably tn
itself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-01-31

The Sumter police feSce make a
handsome appearance in their new
uniforms. The measures we're taken
by Joseph NJ. Chandler, The Clothing
Man.
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Tax Returns for 1912.

Sumter. s.. c., Dec. IL. Is11.-No-
tice is hereby given that l will at
tend In person or by deputy at the
following places on the days iniicat-
ed, respectively. for the purpose OF
receiving returns Of personal proper
ty and poll taxes, for the fiscal year
commencing January 1st, 1912.
All males between the ages of IS
and 90 years, must make returns as
TO whether or not they are liable for
.Cad duty for year 1912.
Tindal, Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Privateer Station, Wednesday.
January 8.
Manchester. Lewis Siding, Thurs
dany. January 4.
Wedgefeld. Thomas Store, Friday.
January 3.
Claremont Station. Tuesday, Jan.
HaSood. Wednesday. Jan. 10.
Remberts. Thursday, Jan. II.
Dalzell, Friday, Jan. IL.
w. T. Brogdon's Store, Monday
Jan. 10.
Mayesvillt (Barnett's Store).
Tuesday, Jan. 16.
Pleasant Grove, Wednesday, Jan
II.
Shiloh, Thursday. Jan. IS.
Norwood, Cross Roads, Friday,
Jan. 49,
Oswego, Monday, Jan. 21.
All persons, whose duty it is to
make RETURNS, should be prompt to
meet at those appointments. All re-
turns must be made before Feb. 90.
1912
II. e. WILDER,
Auditor.