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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
w. Y. Parker, AuctiOneer.
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which also swung beautiful hanging bas- kets of ferns. Throughout the rooms large clusters of red carnations and Amer ican Beauty roses were used in tall crNs- tai vases. while the soft light of red can dies shone through sillIen shades in every room The colonial mantel in the recep- ton hall was banked with vines with their clusters of fruit and further adorned with two large vases of American Beauty roses. whose bright charm found an echo in the cheery fire beneath IT the alcove at the foot of the large stair WAY, which was itself garandeI witt vines, stood the punch table. Here hand. some Clany lace over red satin was used candles shaded in red shed their glow and red carnations in two tall vases further heaGtified the table. The bow itself. from which a delicious punch wa served by Miss Carrie Benton and Miss Frances Kelly. was banked with rose red apples and garlanded with clusters of grapes. Throughout the evening al orchestra played on the stair landing.
 The officers of the club received the guests in the drawing room, Mrs. A. A. Persons the president, wearing white Cluny lace over ivory satin Mrs. Lee | Moody, the vice president, wearing hand painted chiffon over motena satin with garniture of point lace, and her superb diamonds, and Mrs. c. D. Waller, the secretary, in blue crepe de chine, with embroideries of blue and silver. The six lovely young women who kept the score were Misses Mollie Downing, Grace Jud- son, Carrie Benton Matina Benton, Fran ces Kelly and Katherine Adams. Miss Downing was in white lace. Miss Judson in green and gold embroidered chiffon over satin, Miss Carrie Benton in wistara and white satin, Miss Matina Benton in yellow crepe de chine with trimmings of black, Miss Kelly in white satin and Miss Adams in an elaborate costume of yellow. Miss Judson wore black lace. The prizes, all Of which were hand painted land scapes in gold frames, were won as fol- lows: Ladies prize, Mrs. Robert Stew enson; mems prize, pr. George D. Waller; consolation, Mr. Tom Benton; girls prize, Miss Mollie Downing.
 At the close of the game an elaborate buffet supper was served, the colors of red and green being carried out in every detail.
 The club membership includes Mrs. A. A. Persons, president; Mrs Lee Moody, vice president: Mrs c. D. Waller, secre- tary and treasurer: Mesdames s. E. Bailey, Lief Brannon, T. I. Conwell, T. c. Donald, Richard Foul, E. w. McNiell, John Neal, ". w. Holingsworth, G. E. Hollingsworth, John Perkins, Robert Stevenson, R. ". Simpson, c. w. Wood TOW, Bryon Waller. John Perry, George Harrison, R. W. Waldrop. P. E. Givin, Percy Benton, Tom Benton and Abbott.
 The clubs guests included Mir. and Mrs. W. P.Golson, pr. and Mrs. S. F.. Grout, MT. and Mrs. Homer Hurd, Mrs. W. H. Dennis, Miss Hunt, MT. and Mrs. G. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Why Actresses
 Never Grow Old
(Theatrical World)

Nothing concerning the profession seems more .puzzling to the dear old public than the perpetual youth of our feminine members. How often we hear remarks like, Why, l saw her as Juliet forty years ago and she doesn' look a year older now" Of course al Iowance is made for makeup, but when they see us off the stage at close range, they need another explanation.
 How strange women generally haven't learned the secret of keeping the face young How simple matter to get an ounce of mercolized wax at the drug store, apply 1t like cold cream, and in the morning wash 1t off. We know how this gradually, imperceptibly absorbs old cuticle, keeping the com plexion new and fresh. free from lines. sallowness or over-redness. We know, too that this mercolized wax is the req son actresses don't wear moth patches, liver spots, pimples and the like. Why don't our sisters on the other side of the .footlights learn the reason and profit by It?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

ran. When Bridges reached the spot where the animal had lain he found blood. He sat down, filled his pipe and reasoned that the moose could not last over an hour. He therefore walked slowly on, keeping close to the trail. and found the moose lying down in a lumber road milo and a half away from the place where he was shot. The moose reared on his front legs, but could not pull his hind legs un- der him. and half stood with head lowered for battle until another bullet ended the struggle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Society
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 -------~-~-~~>~----~~~-~~ afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Norman Morrison, 2106 South Seven- feenth avenue.
 The Creche will hold it's annual meet fms Tuesday morning at Il o'clock at the residence of Mrs. A. T. London. It is ex- | pected that the full membership will at tend as officers will be elected.
 Mrs. J. W. Donnely will entertain Gen. eral Sumter chapter next Wednesday, Washingtons wedding day.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Norwood Methodist church will meet in l business session at the church Monday, January 15, at D. m. All members are urged to be present.
 { All members of the Phi Mu fraternity please notify Mrs. Hugh w. Morgan at 1027 Fifteenth avenue, south, for the or ganization of an alumni chapter. Bell phone Main 6914-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
Leisurely Moose Hunting

From the Kennebec Journal.
 The most leisurely method of moose hunting chronicled during the present sea- son is that pursued by a Mars Hill vet eran hunter and woodsman, Humphrey Bridges.
 Several hours walk from camp brought
 him in sight of a hill on which he saw
 what looked like a pronged stump. He stood five minutes speculating, then crept
 nearer and looked again. The object did not move. Creeping six or seven rods he saw the supposed stump moving slightly and then large tongue Hopping along side the dark place revealed the identity
 of moose.
 He aimed for the neck of the animal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
SPONSORS AND MAIDS
 FOR BASKETBALL GAME

Atlanta and the Birmingham Athletic
 basketball teams met last evening at the B.. A C. in game that proved most spirited. Miss Emee McCrossin was sponsor for the visiting team and her
 maids were Miss Emily Somerville and
 Miss Harriet Fitts.
 The Birmingham Athletic was spon- sored by Miss Jamie Going, whose maids were Miss Kathleen VanIIoose and Miss Madge Chisholm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
ABeryl From Brazil

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Jewel experts throughout the world havs been thrown into a state of excitement by the appearance of beryl that weighs 2431 pounds and is 1S9 inches high and from 15.75 inches to 16.5 inches in width. This is the largest beryl ever found ana IS reported to have been sold by it's finder for nearly s25000 The beryl was picked I'D by a Turk in the state of AIinas Go raes, Brazil It's color is a greenish oiue and it Is absolutely free from impurities. It Is estimated that this one crystal VIII furnish at least 2oeo00 carats of jewels or various sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

and art. They have worked togeth er since 1908 prior to which time they were members of similar musical organiza- tions Their chamber concerts are ex- quisite and it is thought the one Sunday afternoon at the Jefferson will be enjoyed by an audience of the citys most appre- ciative musicians and music lovers.
 Their programme, which is announced today, includes:
 Eugene Bernstein, pianist: Michel Bern stein. vioi;nst; Arthur Bernstein, violon- cellist.
 No. 1, Trio, Op. (Beethoven). allegro, adaglo cantabile, scherzo allegro assat;
 finale presto.
 No 2 Trio (Saint-Saens), serenade.
 No. 3. Trio, Op. g (Arensky) allegro moderate, scherzo, eegia, finale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

nedy and Mrs. Dunnam assisted the nus tess in entertaining.
 Surrounding the table were Mrs. Mor- gan, Miss Lillian Dunnam, Miss Lillie May Sampey of Gadsden, Miss Helen Ab- bolt, Miss Anita Dunnam, Mrs. Austin Crouch of Dallas, Tex, Mrs Bruce Rob ertson. The honoree was very attractive in a Copenhagen blue costume trimmed with fringe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
HALEY-ARCHIBALD

Mir and Mrs. Horace McMullen Afchl- bald announce the engagement oI thelr daughter, Ellie Mae, to Frank Niiburn Haley of Nashville the date of the we'd ding to be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

Willis, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kent, Mrs. Teacher, Miss Lucy Knox of Troy, Dr. and Mrs G. R. Lewis, MT. and Mrs. J. R. Mess. Mr. and Mrs Joe Read, Miss Elise Robinson, Miss Myrtle Miles, Miss Virginia Robinson, Miss Alberta Nyley, Miss Laura Jones, Mir. and Mrs. Karl Meader, pr. Wade Brannon, Miss Lucia Burns, pr. Johnson, George Rutledge. Mrs. George Davies, Mir. Kochinski, Mr Patton. MT. Clay, MT. Simpson and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
NOTES AND PERSONALS

night for San Francisco via Chicago, sailing from san Francisco the 2Sd for Honolulu, thence to Japan and China, the Philippines, Australia and South Ar rica, up through Europe, visiting the Brit ish Isles last before returning to Amer ica Mir. and Mrs I4arkin will probably be away from Birmingham about two years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

Miss Sara Noise. of Savannah are ex- pected Saturday to visit Mrs. William Pittman Redd.
 Mrs. Dan Smith and children have re- turned to their home in Macon, Ga., after visit to Mrs. R. H. Hagood.
 Mir. Mark Berkowitz of New York is the guest of MT. and Mrs. D. Letaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
COLLEGE WOMEN MEET

The Birmingham chapter of the south
 ern Association of College Women Will meet Tuesday with Miss Ruth Johnson
 at her home, 1918 South Thirteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

night for San Franclsco Nia tllieo5O' sailing from San Francisco the 23d for Uonoiulu. thence to Japan and China, the Philippines, Australia and South Ar rica, up through Europe, visiting the Brit ish Isles last before returning to Amer ica. Mir. and Mrs Larkin will probably be away from Birmingham about two years
 Miss Augusta McCune of Shippensburg, Pa Is the guest of Mrs. Turner Weakley, 12l1 Beach street She will be delightfully."- entertained during her visits, the hospital ities being principally of an informal na- ture.
 Mrs r. c. Frost, formerly Mrs. Daisy Wendell of this city, was in Birmlng- ham last week for few days en route to Mobile, where she is at present visiting her brother, Capt. Harry Hargrove. After few days she will return to her home in Houston, Tex. Her husband, MT. Frost, was with her, and they were guests of Mrs J. c. Carmichael and Mrs. Sel- mour Perkins. MT. Frost is resident elec- trician for the city of Houston, and he and his pretty wife have charming cir cle of friends in that city.
 Miss Ruth Alright of Natchez. Miss. is expected in Birmingham tomorrow to be the guest of Mrs. R. L. Crook, 12lo South Tenth avenue.
 Mrs. John Wallace Luke, who has spent the past 10 days in Birmingham, plans to leave Thursday for Cincinnati, where she is student in the Academy of Arts.
 
 Miss Margaret Anderson, who has been the guest of Miss Virginia TIill in Chatta- nooga since Christmas, returned home Friday.
 Miss Katharine Lindsay has as her at tractive guest Miss Miriam Smithfield Beal of Atlanta.
 Mrs. Ernest Lamar of Selma is the guest of Mrs R, J. Lide at her home on South Thirteenth avenue.
 Mrs. sam Sable and Mrs. Leo Strauss burger of Montgomery will arrive Monday and will be the guests of Mrs. Marcus Well and Mrs. Ben Well. MT. and Mrs. cadwiclS Murray Baker have named their little son Cadwich l Murray, Jr
 l. D. Oliver. Jr., of the University of Alabama is spending the week end with his parents. Miss MOZellc i\lilS anu 4NiSS ecpiaie King of Midway are guests of Miss Bes- l sic Merritt and Miss Salie Merritt. l l.. c. Baton of Danville, Va, arrived yesterday to be present at the marriage of his niece. Miss Lillian Dunnam, and
 MT. Noojin, which will be. celebrated Wednesday. January T.. ! Miss Lillie May Sampey of Gadsdep is the guest of Miss Lillian Dunnam. She l will be maid of honor at Miss Dunnam's wedding Wednesday,.
 Miss Lillie Green of Sewanee. Tenn..' is | the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Mercer l Gotten, 9lS Alabama avenue.
 Mrs. James A. Woods has returned after spending the holidays in Nashville ant 1 Shelbyville, Tenn. with friends.
 Miss Ana Gaston of Montgomery and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
GOODS NOW ON EXHIBITION
 Antiques To Be Sold at Auction
40 N. 2Oth St., in the Clark Building By W. T. PARKER, Auetioneer

Beginning Tuesday morning, January 16, at 1O:3O and continuing until the entire lot Is sold.
 The BIGGS ANTIQUE co. have consigned a large and handsome collection of Antiques of every description to be sold for what they will bring They consist of heavy Colonial and Shean sideboards dining tables china press, serving tables pier tabe card tabe tables candle stand sofas wing and rede chairs dining and odd chairs foot stools and oomans tables book four post beds and old bed steps, candle sticks and candeabas and old Astral lamps She field silver old blue china and cut glass brass fender and and irons fire and most everything to be found antique coecon and all have been put in the best possible condton ready place in your home Any piece from this collection would grace the most stately home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

Miss Augusta McCune of Shippensburg Pa Is the guest of Mrs. Turner Weakley, 12l1 Beach street. She will be delightfully."- entertained during her visits, the hospital ities being principally of an informal na- tnre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14

A dew drop on the baby plant Might warp the sturdy oak, \ pebble in the streamlet Might turn the rivers tide, \ tiny breeze from the mountain Might start a crooked tree. A little soil from about the roots Might cause the tree to die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-14
"THERE NEVER WAS A WORSE CAsE."

For 30 years Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for fe- male ills. No one sick with Woman's ailments does justice to herself who will not try this fa- nous medicine, made from roots and herbs, it has restored so many suffering women to health. n.Write to LYDIA E. PINkHAM MEDlCHNEC0. YoI.r letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
ECZEMA FOR TEN YEARS
the contract

1909 Little Walsh St, Baltimore, Md-I was afflicted with eczema for about ten years, the most tormenting and agonizing. It was dry eczema, all itching. It was scratch, scratch, scratch and burn, burn, burn. By scratching I brought sores which scabbed. l tried all remedies which knew or heard of; some gave me tenn porary relief. but none permanent cure. l couldn't sleep for scratching. after which there was burning. l saw the advertisement for free samples of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment and wrote for them. They did me good immediately and then bought box of Cuticura Ointment and a cake of Cuticura Soap. l was cured in two weeks (Signed) George Wooden. Jan. 21, 1912
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each free, with 32p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura, Dept. l., Boston"
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
JUDGE FREED OF CHARGE
Jason L. Light Is Acquitted of Nal,
 feasance in Office.

ParagouId.-AIler the state had practically concluded it's evidence in the trial of Jason l.. Light, county and probate judge, under indictment for alleged malfeasance in office Circuit Judge Frank Smith peremptorily in. structed the jury to return a verdict In favor of the defendant This action came when S. R. Simpson, counsel for the defendant, moved that the ca SC be thrown out of court on the ground that the transaction on which the in. dictment was based transpired more than three years prior to the time the indictment was found. and was hence barred by the stateute of limitation.
 In the statement of the case to the jury, NJ. P. Huddleston, leading coun. sel for Judge Light, announced that the defendant had eanceled vouchers and cheeks showing that all of $1,S00 that came into his hands as the result of the sale of portion of the county farm was expended on road work in the county, and that Judge Light had not misappropriated any portion of the amount. It was the disposition of this fund during 1906, when Judge Light was serving his first term. that gave rise to the indictments which were returned against him in Octo- Der, 1911. Mir. Huddleston also charg. ed that political "animus" was back of the indictments.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Rice Is Late.

Little Rock.-A rice famine in this state, to continue for about six weeks is not only predicted by many authori ties over the state but is stated to be fact by the rice experts of this city. and the conditions will be more inten. rified by the failure of the Arkansas rice crop to be harvested at the nor. nal season. The crop from the Ark. ansas fields will be about one month late this year. The usual time for harvesting is the last of August. This year it will be the middle of October before the rice will reach the local market.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
ONLY THING IS TO FIND HER
Every Man Has an Affinity Somewhere on the Earth, Is Law of
 Nature.
Every man has a best girl waiting

Every man has best girl waiting for him somewhere in the world. The moment that he is born, the catalogue clerk in Times great factory assigns him to a best girl or else puts him on the waiting list
 There is no escaping your best girl No matter where she may be born or how far apart from her you were when you started. the inevitable attraction will work your destiny, and when you meet you will both know it.
 All that Is lacking is the material realization, and inasmuch as all ideas eventually find their way to the sur face, yours is bound to come.
 Sometimes mans best girl is home ly; sometimes her mouth is not a Cupid's bow, and her features are IT, regular; that makes no difference; he will love her just the same when he meets her.
 Also. she may be another mans wife. Such things have been known.
 Here's hoping that 1t will not hap pen to you.-Life.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Present Crop Best Yet.

Texarkana. = The Elberta peach crop this year is the finest ever rais' ed in this section. The marketing of the fruit in the local market Is now It it's flood tide, and the supply large. " succeeds the demand, despite the act that an unusual amount is being anned and preserved by families. A CIV days ago the price was 75 centq CT bushel later it was 90 cents, ana
 fell to 40 cents. There is goot TOD of Chinese clings and other va eties, hut the Elberta crop exceed;
 quantity all the other lafietie, lmbiued
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
HERE IS REALLY GOOD IDEA
Fire Insurance Would Be an Easy Mat ter if 1t Could Be Conducted
 That Way.

Senator Williams at a dinner at fazoo, said in condemnation of a moot ed tariff change.
 They who advocate this change know just as much about the tariff as the old lady knew atout fire in surance
 This old lady visited an insurance office and insured her barn for $3,500 The policy was drawn up, signed. seal ed and handed over to her and she put 1t in her cabba and started out
 But hold on, ma'am, said the agent. I must ask you, please. for the first years premium
 The first years premium said she. And how much will that be-
 There 1t is, ma'am. written on the policy, said the agent A small matter of SPA
 Oh said the old lady. I'm fin a hurry this morning You just let the premiums stand and deduct them when the barn burns down."
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Rolled.

The lovers whispered together be- fore the doors of her fathers hangar, planning the last details of their elopement
 Hurry, dearest" he urged We will wheel out your runabout mono plane and together we'll fly away on the wings of the night, nevermore to be separated"
 Wait she exclaimed. q have a better plan. We will run it out and hide it in the old stable; then we will walk to the trolley and papa will nev- CT suspect us
 They were hardly half a mile on their way down the road when, from overhead, came the roar of the triple propellers of the racing monoplane as papa dashed out into the darkness in hot pursuit-Puck.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Auto Accident Fatal.

Fort Smith.-As a result of an au. tomobile accident on the eldge of the city limits. Harry Kidd, aged 21, son of s. w. Kidd of Van Buren. is dead, and James A. Mathews, also of Van Buren, is critically injured, but will recover. The automobile was owned by Dr. Parchman of Van Buren, and was driven by his son, Oscar aged l9, who was badly bruised. The exact details of the affair are as yet un. known, but in some way young Parch, man lost control of the machine, and it skidded. turning trutle in ditch on the side of the drive.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Force of Momentum.

The old mountaineer, who was standing on the corner of the main street in a certain little Kentucky town, had never seen an automobile When goodsized touring ear came rushing up the street at about 90 miles an hour, and slowed down just enough to take the corner on two wheels, his astonishment was ex- treme.
 The old fellow watched the disap- bearing car with bulging eyes and open mouth. Then turning to a by stander, he remarked, solemnly:
 The horses must sholly ha' been travelling some when they got loose from that gentleman's carriage,"- Youths Companion
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Time for Patriotism.

The organist was not lacking in pat riotism, yet he rebelled when re- questetd to play "The Star-Spangled Banner" at wedding.
 Tt is not appropriate said he.
 Amt it?" said the brides father For this wedding 1t is the most ap- propriate thing you can play. Cut all the rest of the program. if you like. but stick to that, l had the hardest kind of fight to keep Bells mother from marrying her off to a foreigner. Between Belle and me We won out for an American and if this isn't the time for the 'Star-Spangled Banner I'd like to know what is."
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02

interchangeable county officers have just finished making their annu al settlements with the county court. About S30,000 in general county war rants were cancelled; about s70,00O of 1ralnage warrants were canceled, and s30,0OO or $40,000 of drainage interest coupons. The financial statement of the county, which will be made in Jew days, will show the county to be In better condition than it has been since the war.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Order From Sister, Too.

MT. Briggs called one evening to gee his sweetheart, and her little brother. Tom, was entertaining hin until the young woman came down.
 rTom, when your sister comes down and is comfortably seated on the couah with me, l want you to tiptoe in softly and turn the gas down low, will you?'
 you're too late,' replied the boy "sister just told me to come in and turn 1t out."-Judge.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Result of the Primary,

It had been hard day at the polls. The addition of nearly thousand women's votes to the poll made the counting prolonged proposition.
 Well, James" said Mrs. Wallicky, as her husband returned from his arduous labors as a teller. "how did the vote go?"
 Nine hundred and two votes for Bildad. seven hundred and fifty-three for Slathers. eight recipes for tomato ketchup, four wash lists and a milli- ner's Bill" said Wallicky. "It was a mighty interesting vote. Judge.
The Nevada County picayune., 1912-08-02
Human Yardstick,

"Cholly, but Is tired!" exclaimed a and stout friend on Washington street.
 What you been doin' to get tired?" demanded the other.
 Well" explained the thin one. drawing a deep breath, "over to Broth CT Smiths dey are measurin' de house for some new carpets. Dey haven't got no yawdstick, and Is just ezacctly six feet tall So to oblige Brother Smith, Is been a-layin down and a. gettin' up all over deir house '-- Youths Companion.