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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
WILSON-CROCKETT
 MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED

At o'clock Sunday afternoon few friends gathered at the home of MT, and Mrs. David Crockett in West End to wit ness the marriage of their youngest daughter, Miss Villa Mitchell, to MT. John Harrison Wilson.
 Immediately preceding the ceremony MT C. B. Brown sweetly sang ''Tne Hour That Gave Me You To the strains of Mendelssohns wedding march, played by the brides niece, Miss Marie Lacy, the couple, preceded by MT. and Mrs. Crockett and Miss Rebecca Crockett. entered the drawing room and stood before an ar- tlstic altar built of immense, beautiful ferns The bride was gowned In a hand somely draped wine colored messaline silk and carried white Killarney roses and flies of the valley.
 Dr. V. P. Merrill. pastor of the Vine Street Presbyterian church, officiated After the ceremony delicious refreshments were served by Mrs Crockett and laugh ters, Mrs. S. c. Lacy and Miss Rebecca Crockett, assisted by Mrs. S. w. Book hardt and Mrs. J. H. Ward. During the evening MT. Brown sang Because and several other selections Many presents were received, among which was hand some chest of silver from friends or the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company and Western Electric company
 Mr. Wilson holds a responsible position with the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company of this city, with whom he has been connected for several years, and their many friends learn with pleasure that MT. and Mrs Wilson will be at their own home at 307 Princeton avenue.
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, The young man made his wants known. which, however, was useless, becauss the blushing bride with him and the expectant ingathering crowd told him plainer than words that the young man wanted a license to marry. The usual perfunctory questions were asked the young man, from which the judge de- cided he was not 21 years old, and de- clined to give him a license. The young man was advised to go to Columbus. but knowing that city was convenient to the irate father of his bride to be, and not desiring to meet his proposed father-in-law just yet, re declined to go there. ss. l Then it was the sympathetic crowd be- gan suggesting to the two a way to get around the difficulty. An enterprisng in- surance agent present who was thorough
 ly worked up over the situation, knowing J. M. Hoffman county solicitor called on him and explained the situation Be ing kindly disposed and remembering the
 time when a few short years ago he took
 unto himself wife he pondered long and seriously. After looking wise and running his fingers through his raven locks, he uttered "Eureka-I have it-a common law marriage"
 Whereupon he fell upon his handy type writer and soon produced contract in due and ancient form, which when signed would unite the contracting parties to-
 gether in the holy bonds of matrimony. The contract was read over to the con- tracting parties and they signed it in the presence of witnesses, agreeing in all things to be man and wife. The young people went their way rejoicing, the
 crowd smiled in good natured way, and returned to their respective vacations, | rejoicing that way had been found out of the difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Rose Leaf Beads

'Can you tell me how to make beads from rose leaves? l should be much obliged to you if you will Erint this as soon as convenient. V. s. M."
 The process is delicate, although not df- ficult. Full details have been published so often in the Corner that I cannot con- scientiously repeat them now that so much new matter presses upon us. If you will send to me for the address of the member to whom we are indebted for the formula I will put you m com munication with her I should add that the run upon her for the directions has so overtaxed her strength that she Is com pelled to have the rules typewriter at an expense of 15 cents a copy. The ap- plicant may obtain the same by inclosng stamps for that amount in writing to her.
 She makes nothing by the transaction except the pleasing consciousness that she is conferring favor upon the inquirer. The necklace is made according to the di- rections given are pretty and durable, retaining perfume for years.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST ID FEMININE FOLK Subscription Dance for Holy
 Innocents Hospital TRAVELLERS RETURN Social Events of Week-Weddings and Engagements-Silve Tea and
 Other Events of Interest.
 Notes and Personals
TRAVELLERS RETURN

subscription dance for the benefit of the Holy Innocents hospital for children has been planned for next. Saturday even- Those asked to be chaperones are MT. and Mrs. F. W. Hopkins. MT. and Mrs. c. I. Baker, pr. and Mrs. R. c. Snyder and Mir. ana Mrs. J. D. Oliver. The girls names on the checking list are as follows:
 Misses Mary Howell, Ruth Howell, Elvina Howell Carrie Papot, Marie Papot, Minnie Carpenter Mary Forbes, Susie Cunningham Katie bowman, Sallie Will Hulsey, Lola Rdeout, Margie Beall, Net tie Beall, Mary Claire Norwood, Mary Clay, Bessie Oliver, Hewlett Adams, Mary Hopkins, Louise Howard, Kathleen Adams, Kathleen Howard, raisy Doug lass. Elenora Douglass. Miriam Howard, Carro May Kean, Mabel Morrow, Gene vieve Burt, Susie Norment, Evelyn Beas- ley, Jessie Beasley, Lillian Hughes, Annie Blinn. Pattie Rene Shepherd, Fannie Me- Knight, Lackey wingo. Ruth Gaudln Mary Winston, Leila Scrivens, Florrie Miles, Margaret Dewey, Mildred Worrell, Mary Brockman. Alma Thorpe Josephine Thomas, Patley Thomas, Examae Gil- lespie. Imogine Poe, Ada Reese, Margaret Lewis Murray Adams, Jennie Hopkins, Mary Lykes, Ms. Tuck of Chicago, Misses Garnet Piper, Wilma Piper, Bettie Gil- more, Elenor Patrick, Orline Barnett, Agnes Waters, Jeanette Ebersole, Belle Curtis, Sara Dryer, Cundell Balwin, Kath- leen Ross Gertrude Mccormack, Helen Slater, Dorothy Ransom and Lucille Baker.
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CUPID VICTORIOUS

The usual routine of courthouse we'd dings, as to which there is always more or less excitement In Fayette. was varied somewhat last Friday afternoon. It appears William E. Strickland and Miss Ella E. Springer, who lives near Holman, Tuscaloosa county. had been sweethearts for a long time, butt that many obstacles had como up, not the least of which was the strong opposi- tion of the brides father. Thursday night they attended a protracted meet Ing and agreed to elope after the ser- vices and be married at the most con- venient place and the earliest possi- ble moment. They started on their way to Fayette, and after travelling all night. their vehicle broke down and they secured a wagon from kindly disposed farmer in which the remaining part of the journey was made.
 Upon reaching Fayette they hied theselves to the probate judges office.
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De spiteful Gal, LiP Honey, ain't half as apt ter be CT Belle as she is ter be CT Knocker. Naw'm.


 NO, you're not" she insisted cheer fully. If you were you wouldn't be tell ing me about it. You'd have some man off using his ear for a pail to pour your confidence into"
 These are things that you can't dis cuss with man." Billy Bunting ob- served.
 ''Men's don't do it.. No man would un- derstand. But I'm done with the sex. I've held the last girls parasol that ever expect to tote"
 which goes on to prove" Polly re- minded, that you're a most tempered person. Even If Anastasia IS to be mar ried to another man you ought still to be her friend. She didn't tell you not to come around any more, did she?'
 T refuse to be the man leaning over the garden wall, looking down at other peoples happiness" he retorted. 'I re- fuse to be an ex-beau-the official recip- tent of all her dissertations regarding her happiness. I don't want her to be sis ter to me and I refuse to hitch up to any Best Friend arrangement with her hus- band"
 Still, there are compensations.' Polly suggested Tn the triangular affairs these days, the other fellows always the husbands Best Friend-isn't he? I've just been reading our friend, G. B. Shaw, on Getting Married He's a perfect wonder! There's one paragraph that did my heart good. A very cynical lover man says to the man who LOST, but who stil1 holds on to the friendship of the girl:
 "'You'll be the visitor, the relief, the new face the fresh views, the hopeless attachment, while I shall be-only the HUSBAND!'
 Isn't that clever?"
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FARMER RID OF DAUGHTERS RAPIDLY

Fort Smith, Ark, September 2.-Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clark, farmers, announce the wedding of thek eux,re family at their country seat near Ozark Franklin county, yesterday. towit: Miss Clark. 22. to Tay- Tor Mccain. 21. one farmer; Miss Selma Clark, Is. to Thomas Welch, p, one farm hand; Miss Jerusha C.arK, r. to George Powell, farm hand; Miss Gladys Clark, IS. to A. H. Williams, 2a, one farm hand. The brides and brdegrooms after attend ing the wedding supper served at the Clark home spent last night with the Clarks and this forenoon repaired to their several new homes. built in the same community. One clergyman recited the marriage ceremony for the congregation of eight.
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ton given in honor of Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Hayes on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock by Madame Elford. The recep- ton will be held at 2211 Seventh avenue, north.
 MT. J. Louis Schillinger, Jr., expects to leave September 21 for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 Miss Helen MacAdory expects to leave for Rollins Institute, Va, soon, where she will be a student for the coming year.
 Mrs. J. S, Perkins is visiting friends and relatives in Mobile.
 Miss Jene Cater of Montgomery is tho guest of MT. and Mrs. Coghill at their summer home on Shades mountain.
 Miss Hattie Bennie is seriously i'll at her home.
 MT. William Ratliff left Monday for the Virginia Military Institute, to be stu dent for the coming year
 Miss Marie Rosamond will be a student of Belmont, in Nashville, this year.
 The Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church. Members are urged to attend on account of plans being made for the county convention. Delegates for tie state convention will also be elected
 
 Miss Sara Helen Collins will leave in about two weeks for Rollins institute to resume her studies.
 Miss Annie Moore Provost returned to her home in Mobile Monday, after a de- Iightful visit to relatives and friends in this city.
 Mrs. B. T. Smith and her niece. Miss Vivian McMeans from Mobile, are visiting Mrs. M. c. Tyler at 3307 North Twenty seventh street.
 Miss Carrie Foster has returned from a delightful visit to Hendersonville. N. c. Miss Prairie Harris of Cedartown, Ga. who has been visiting MT. and Mrs. Charles Moulten, has returned home. She was delightfully."- entertained during her Stay in this city.
 Prof James c. Harris and his daugh- ter. Miss Agnes, have returned to their home in Rome, Ga.. after visit to MT. T. H. Moulten.
 Miss Grace Southerland of Atlanta Is visiting Mir. and Mrs. H. DeLeon South erland at their home in Bessemer. Miss Southerland was an admired guest at the dance at the University club last Friday
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evening, and also at the dinner dance at the Country club on Saturday.
 MT. J. c. Murphy has returned iron, a visit to his home in Cuba, N. T., and other eastern cities.
 Miss Maidee Thomas left Monday for Chattanooga, to be the guest of her friend, Miss Theresa Goldstan, formerly of this city.
 Miss ozie Chaney and her mother are spending a few days at Blount Springs.
 Dr. and Mrs. c. M. Lathem leave to- day for a trip of several weeks in the west
 MT. and Mrs. ". J. Duncan will move into their new home, TYPO North Twenty eighth street. September 30. Mrs M. J. Gregg and daughter, Misses Luetta and Cora, have returned from g delightful trip to Wrightsville Beach. Mrs. A. c. Jenkins returned Sunday from Hendersonville, N. C.. where she spen1 the month of August delightfully."- witt other Birmingham people. Little MISS ESteue bdcot ol Ddtoi Rouge, La, is the attractive guest of hel uncle and aunt, MT. and Mrs. Bradley J Saunders, at Roebuck Springs. l MT and Mrs. Fred Gunster have re 1 turned from months stay in California 1 MT. B. M. Allen will arrive in New Yorl l on the 7th from two months trip abroad | Mir and Mrs. Ed Warner of Nashville are among the southern people wei known in Birmingham who have sum mered abroad
 | MT. and Mrs. c. H. Nabb and Miss Susie Nabb will arrive tomorrow, after an ex- tended automobile tour of the north and east.
 Mrs. Hubert Drennen. who spent the month of July in Atlantic City, and has since been touring with MT and Mrs c. H. Nabb, goes to Waynesville tomor' row to visit Mrs. Alden Howell
 Mrs. Harry Jones and her guest, Mrs Jessie Ward of Abercaen, Miss. wht have enjoyed the summer touring witt MT. and Mrs. c. Fl. Nabb, will stop fol a few days in Louisville, en route home this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
To Clean Pearls

will you please tell me how to clean genuine pearls and how to keep them from turning black? DORA D.
 Don't try to clean them except by rub ping them gently with boracic talcum ap- piled with the softest and finest of fan nel. If they are kept in a satin lined case and away from moisture they should never change color.
 Never wet pearls or leave them where they will get damp.
 They are exquisitely delicate and If properly cared for are as long lived as the harder gems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
MIR. JOE YATES ENTERTAINS
 R. M. T. CLUB

MT. Joe Yates was host of an informal dinner Saturday evening at the home of his parents on South Eleventh avenue to the members of the R. M. T. club. Those seated about the prettily appointed taoIe were: Messrs. Alfred Eaves, Mark Wyatt, Reuben Lewis, Cherry Crawford, Evans Dunn, Chiffon Smith. William Bad- ham, James Nelson, William Ioidt, Ben Moore, William Kettig, Richmond Wet more, Bryan Tominson, Emmett Collins, Bradley Saunders. George Long, Craig Perkins, Charles Culom, Elwyn Cobps, James Johnson, Joe Plosser, Bates What ley and Francis Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Pen0fchie

Boil together three cupfuls of light brown sugar and cupfW of sweet milk until a little dropped into cold water makes a soft but firm ball between the fingers. Add a heaping teaspoonfu of butter. take from the range, flavor with a little vanilla, and beat in a cupful of Eng fish walnuts or pecan nut meats broken into bits. Turn out upon a buttered pan and mark into squares.
 (By Request of H. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
TallOw Stain

q spilled some tallow from a candle upon a light blue silk chiffon dress. should like very much to know how to remove it without injury P. C."
 Scrape the tallow off gently with the finger nail taking care not to abrade the stuff. Then cover with two thicknesses of plotting paper and set a warm iron upon this. Hold 1t there for a moment and shift the paper to bring a fresh place under the iron. The iron should not be hot enough to discolor the paper In the least. The gentle heat will draw out the oil without changing the color of the chif- fon. A hot iron would cook the grease in extracting it.
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Wants Magazine

T should like to secure the Outlook dat ing from october last Q911) to July 1, 1912. l have always been able to purchase the magazine, but reverses during the last year compelled the giving up of this small expenditure. 1 am now able to buy the Outlook again, but I have missed these passed issues and should very mvch like to secure them, as the question of immorr tality is taken up in these numbers. 1 will pay express or postage.
 .'EIuZABETEI F. e. The subscriber who has read the I'm mortality" series with appreciative inter- est will be willing to confer upon the writer like pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
BORLAND-DEWITT
 MARRIAGE OCCURS

Miss Gertrude Dewitt and MT Grady Borand were united in marriage at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. M. Dewitt, in West End Sunday even ing at 6:30 o'clock Rev. Dr. Black welder of the West End Baptist church performed the ceremony, which was fol- lowed by an informal reception. MT. and Mrs. Borland will be at home with her parents.
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Polly and the Mere Man Talk
 About the Danger of Empty Hearts
If You Happen Around With One This Condition Some body Liable Fly Into It By Mere Atmospheric Pressure Broken Heart is Now Only Relic of Other Days.
 G. B. S. and His Clever Cynicisms
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

For the twentieth time Polly was talk ing Billy Bunting out of state Of deep- est depression and gloom-the peculiar condition of gloom that she has come to recognize as springing from unrequiteo love.
 At least Billy Bunting THINKS it's un- requited love.
 Polly KNOWS it's just transient lone someness for some girl he's lost-maype not to a better man, but one more quail fled to fulfill her family's idea of Gooo HUSBAND
 Didn't you tell me yourself?" Polly de- manded, that the shiniest sardine ever sealed up in tin can wasn't circum- stance to still shinier ones in the sea?'
 Billy Bunting gloomily admitted that he had said that.
 THEN" he explained, T REALLY thought that it was so. It was cyni- csm that picked up from other felloWs This years debutantes may be good tc look at, but next years crop will be peachier still.' NOW I know that's all rot I've made up my mind I'll cut em out"
 "Oh, no you won't" Polly demurred You can't" Pm done with women," Billy declared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-03
Clean Willow Plumes

"Please tell me how to clean white willow plume which Is gray with dust. Also how to remove pineapple fruit stains from white messalne. MRS. K"
 1. Dip the plume into cold starch slightly blued Let the feather get perfectly dry; shake and brush out the powder and re- peat the process
 2. Sponge with a mixture of ether and alcohol in equal parts to which has been added a tablespoonful of household am- monia to each pint,
 Wipe dry with soft linen. Should the
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Florence Nightingale

will you kindly inform me where Flor ence Nightingale died, the English lady who nursed the British soldiers during the Crimean war? In what town and the date? CHARLES C."
 Florence Nightingale was born in Flor ence, Italy, in 1920 She died in London on August 13, 1910.
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Magazine

Have any of your members a copy Of the Century Magazine for April. 1905, for which they have no further use? II con- tains some pictures I have been seeking for long time. I inclose a second stamped and self-addressed envelope ,n case of favorable reply. A. W. C."
 Referredl At this late date 1t would. of course, be almost impossible to get the missing number from the publishing of flee.
 Should it be found upon the shelf of . library closet the owner will please com- municate with us
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Please let me know if there Is any extra valuation upon half dollars dated 1S32T On one side it has a large image of Columbia with the inscription Lib erty on the crown, and is surrounded by IS stars; on the other side an eagle with the inscription E Pluribus Unum' above and 50 cents beneath. If it has any ad- ditional value, where can I cash itY
 "H. P.'' Referred to our numismatic experts. Watch the Letter Box for a reply.
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Lacnuering Silver

"Can I find out through your valued Corner a method of lacquering silver at home? This Is done at silver shops, but 1t is not always convenient to have many large pieces done, as it has to be repeated from time to time. The preparation l have in mind is merely thin coating Of transparent lacquer to keep the article from tarnishing. It washes off,
 MRS. A. T. B. Referred! I know of no home made preparation such as you speak of. As you know, lacquered silver cannot be depended upon to stand wear and washing. For hard usage the ordinary luster of solid sterling metal that is propertly cared for is the best.
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Date in 1916

Could you please tell me where or how could find out the date of the first Sat urday in June, 1916? The club I belong to asked me if l could find out through some one, and noticing in your paper that you answered questions l ask you in advance for advice.
 NEW CORNERITE." The answer will be sent in by some willing helper who can spare time for tho computation according to laws laid down in almanacs, etc. In days gone by the Corner in a moment of rash generosity, replied to similar question by giving the required day. Whereupon it was be- sieged by multitudinous solicitations for dates of birthdays and the like. One cor respondent sent in list of 30 dates she wished us to look up for the family,
 Sequel Declinature on the part of the terrified Corner to search for so much as one more date upon any mans per suasion."
 Nevertheless. this Club Cornerite must get at that date in some way. Watch the Letter Boxl
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Canned Peas

Shell the peas into cold water and leave for an hour. Drain, put into d saucepan, and cover with salted water Boil until the peas are tender, but not broken, padl ths1m in sterilized jars set in a pan of boil ing water bring to hard boil the water in which the peas were cooked, fill the jars to- overfiowing with this, and, while still overfowing, seal dramatically. Keep in cool. dark place.
 NV Renusst of NJ Gl
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Words of Irish Songs

''If not too great tax perhaps you would publish an appeal for the words of two good old Irish songs, Tim Finnigan' and Mrs. McGraw' Cor possibly it may be Mrs McGrath). They begin, respectively, " Tim Finnigan lived in Walker street, A gintleman Irishman very odd, and
 " Mrs McGraw, the captain said,
 Wouldn't yo like to make soJer of
 your son Ted?' MRS. A. H. T. Referred.
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CLEMENTS JONES
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mrs Selma O. Clements announce the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Mary Lee, to MT Malven F. Jones. the wedding to take place on the morning of September Il at o'clock at the First Christian church.
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NEW CORNERITE "
Stuffed Club"

Has any one back numbers of the Stuffed Club?' l will buy the magazine if the one who has it will not lend 1t to q responsible person who will pay charges both ways. l want volumes 1. g. 3 and T. or either one of these mentioned.
 MRS. l. J. Sr Referred, The request is from Madi- son, Wis. I infer that the magazine Is s local publication. Madison members will please note.
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MISS EBINGER TO
 WED MIR. SCHAEFER

Rev. and Mrs s. A. Ebnger announce the engagement and approaching mar riage of their daughter, Edna Alma, to MT. William F. Schafer, the wedding to take place September 25, 1912
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Stains

Please inform me how to remove stains from a cream colored serge skirt.
 MRS. P. s. Use the mixture recommended just now to Mrs. K" for cleaning a messaline gown.
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Songs

.'Kindly assist me in obtaining music and songs for my daughters, aged 10 and 14 If any of your readers have music or songs they have no further use for am willing to pay all charges or express. Our girls have a piano but little music. tsf MRS. w. R. w
 hold the mothers address. In every household old music becomes rubbish with. keeping. Keep 1t in healthy-that is, i'll kindly--crculation.
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MISS CARNEY TO BE
 HOSTESS FOR MISSES WHITE

Misses Julia and Virginia White will be complmented with an informal luncheon Wednesday by Miss Julia Carney at her home on South Eleventh avenue.
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Unless one binds ones magazines and has room upon the library shelves for the bulky volumes there is no propriety in keeping the number after they have been read by the whole family.