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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29

From Greensboro comes news of a re-
ception, whose details will interest a large
number of Birmingham friends of the
hosts. The chief event of the week was
a reception which Col. and Mrs. Thomas
Ward gave at their handsome home to
introduce the bride of their only son. Mr.,
Bestor Ward, who was before her mar
riage Miss Marion McGehee of Mobile,
daughter of Rev. O. c. Mc(iehee one of
the promins snt ministers of the Methodist
conference The Ward residence, with
spacious hall, large rooms and broad
veranda is ideal for entertaining, and as
MI and Mrs. Ward are noted in this Sec
ton for their generous hospitality, about
$50 out of the 400 invited guests at
tended. The reception was one of the
handsomest ever enjoyed in Greensboro.
! The reception hall. parlor, dining room
| and living room all thrown togther, were
| elaborately decorated in scheme OF
white and green one attractive and re-
freshng on hot night In the dining
| room, where refreshments. carrying out
| the color tone, We're served, the table was
exceptionally artistic 1t was covered with
white tulle, caught with maidenhair ferns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
NEWS OF SUMNER SOCIETY AND THE SEASONS EVENTS;
THE GOSSIP IN THE SPHERE OF ALABAMA WOMEN

Judge and Mrs. c. f. Waller and DR..
and Mrs. e. b. Ward of Selma greeted
the guests as they entered the dining
room. Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Northrup and
Mrs. A. l.. Stoilenwerck received the
guests in the living room, where the sew
tral hundred handsome bridal gifts were
displayed. Conspicuous among them was
an exceptionally large and complete Tiff
fany chest of fiat silver the gift of the
groom's parents.
The bride wore her wedding gown a
beautiful creation of white satin and lace,
becoming to her stately beauty. Mr..
Ward is one Of the most popular young
men ever reared in Greensboro, number
ing his friends here by the score. all of
whom are giving his bride cordial well
come. and entertaipanents galore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29

be pronounced by the Rev. J. w. johnson,
pastor of the First Methodist church. DR..
McDonalds best man rwill be his brother,
Mr.. G. Il. Mcdonald.
DR.. Mcdonald and his bride will leave
Wednesday night for a. visit to Chicago
and points in Canada. After an absence
of several weeks they will make their
nome in Wylam. where he is one of the
physicians for the Tennessee company.
Miss Allen has been one of the teachers
in the birmingham High school for sew
eral years and is much beloved among
Eer associates and a great many other
friends. She is the daughter of rhe late
Douglas Allen, a well known .Ala bama
educator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29

Twins room, where the tables We're as
senlbled, was adorned with lovely summer
ho"eis, the sweet peas and marguerite
heiEE in evidence everywhere.
A delicious punch which was particular
iy refreshing on such a hot night was
served on the vineclad veranda of the
Taylor nome on South Twelfth avenue by
Miss Mallie Moughon. The punch bowl
was hidden in. mass of 2reenery at one
end of the veranda. After the games the
trophies were awarded to Miss Elizabeth
White and Lee Hooper, while the conso-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
LANSFORD-SNAPP
WEDDING ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Vaughan announce
the marriage of their sister, Mrs.
Gecrgella Snapp to Mr.. w C. Lansford
December 2. 1911. Mr.. Lansford has
been in the Canal zone, Jamaica and
cuba for about Is months. Mrs. Bans-
ford joined him in Jacksonville, Fla,
Monday where they spent a few days.
After a short stay on the East coast
they will make their home for the pres
ent at 1928 n. SD st. Norwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
MRS. TAYLOR, HOSTESS
FOR ATLANTA VISITOR

Miss Annie Dow Wurm of Atlanta.
who has been the center of many charm
ing little hospitalfties during her stay in
Birmingham as the guest of Miss Evelyn
Hoke on Thirteenth avenue, south, was
again the inspiration of another delight
full affair Friday evening when Mrs.
Grimes II. Taylor asked several members
OF the younger set to meet Miss Wurm
\ progressive peanut party was the
amusement for the evening and the large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29

lation went to Miss Evelyn Hoke and
Fisher Tynes The prizes were encased
in huge peanuts tied with ribbons. Dur
irg the evening a delicious ice was served.
Included in Mrs. Taylor's hospitality
were Miss Annie Dow Wurm Miss NAL
lie Moughon, Miss Margaret Lowman,
Miss Elizabeth White Miss Evelyn Hoke,
Miss Margaret Tynes Miss GLADYS Will
lans. and Mr.. Meek Norman. Mr.. Tom
Poe, Mr.. Lee Hooper, Mr.. Mike Hol<e,
Mr.. Fisher Tynes, Mr.. Tom Cox, Mr.. Han
son Ford, and Mr.. Fred Anderson and
others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
TO RECEIVE WITH
MISS HELEN COULBURN

Miss Helen Coulburn will include only
her unmarried friends and few brides
in the tea which she is arranging TO COM
pllment Mrs. oliver Cox Tuesday after
noon. The tea hour is $50 to $3.50 and
her receiving party includes Mrs. Frank
Haley, Miss Louise Archibald, Miss Bes-
sic Hand, Mrs. e. C. McVoy. Mrs. J. II.
Edmcnson, Mrs. Ira L. Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
MRS. H. L. WATLINGTON
HOSTESS AT TEA

Mrs. Fl. f. Warrington gave an al fresco
tea Friday afternoon from ) to O'clock
in compliment to Mrs. j. N. Vincent OF
Garnsey. The affair was quite informal
and limited to about % friends of the
hostess. punch table was placed on the
lawn and presided over by Miss Madeline
Key, Miss Rosa Bancroft and Miss Lois
Rochester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
MR.. G.. |. MCDONALD
HOST AT DINNER

Mr. G. l. Mcdonald will entertain at
dinner Tuesday evening at the Southern
club in compliment to Miss Elizabeth AL
len, the guests including the members of
the McDonald-Allen bridal party, and the
dinner following the rehearsal for the
we dding
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
F R { c kLE s.
Don't Hide Them With a Veil Remove
Them With The OthImc prckcrintiOn

This prescription for the removal Of
freckles was written by prominent
physician and is usually so successful
IN removing freckles and giving a clear
beautiful complexion that it is sold by
your druggist under an absolute guar
antee to refund the money II 1t fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a veil
get an ounce of othine and remove
them. Even the first few, applications
should show a wonderful Improvement
some of the lighter freckles vanishing
entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine; 1t Is -his that
is sold on the money-b back guarantee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29

Hamilton, Jr., of Birmingham. After the
wedding a large reception will be given
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Lacy. A number
of delightful entertainments have also
complimented the bride-elect since the en-
gagement was announced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
ELLIOTT-M'PHERSON
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. b. f. Mcpherson an
nounce the engagement and approach
ing marriag ge of their daughter, Clyde,
to Mr.. Harry Elliott, the wedding to
take place Tuesday, July 22d at the
First Baptist church, Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-29
MRS. ARTHUR MORGAN
HONOREE AT DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Tutwiler invited
few friends to dinner last night at the
Country club to meet Mrs. Arthur Nor
gan of North Carolina. In the party were
Mrs Morgan, Mrs. r.. NJ. Tutwiler Mr..
CONTINUED on Page Thirty
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-16

"A genuine Togo, Pipe with Stem each
pure puha % OF ont TN OF tuxedo obaeeo We making this
nary offer induce Tuxedo We
you will smoke always Call supply
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-16

Tuxedo has made pipe smoking possible to thou
sands of men. The Tuxedo process of treating the
causes Tuxedo to burn slowly with delicious favor and
the most enjoyable aroma. Tuxedo cannot bite sting
ilritae the mouth, nose or throat
Hundreds of well-known doctors, orators, actors
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-16
''The Sweetest Smoke
In the World"

is Tuxedo in Corn Cob" pipe de luxe - the
Togo pipe with genuine Weichsel STEM
Remember the old corn cob pipe VIC used to
smoke, how sweet and cool it was always? No
other pipe has ever equalled the cob in its own
sterling quaities-and the Togo is a corn cob
pipe de luxe
The Togo looks better-is made better-will
last longer and gives the same sweet smoke as the
old-time cob. The stem of Weichsel wood con-
tains fragrant aromatic oils which are released
when the smoke enters the stem, making smoke
which cannot be excelled in decacy and sweetness.
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-16

iii PiPN summing ol you you pipe with uXeQO
lawyers singers lecturers, ministers and other public
speakers testify that smoking Tuxedo gives them the
keenest pleasure and exercises good influence on the
throat.
Tuxedo has many rnitators. None of them has
yet discovered the Tuxedo process" Tuxedo remains
unique and unrvaed.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
HIGH SCHOOL OPENING.

At the High School, this morning,
the usual public addresses were
omitted, the morning exercises, with
the exception Of the devotional SER
vice, led by Professor A. II. Berlin, be-
ing devoted to chorus singing, one
number. Lightly Tread being par
ticularly good
The marking up for the first month
of the new term closes on Friday of
this week The total report of the
number of enrolled students has not
yet been completed.
Professor Berlin was I'm attendance
last week at the National Educational
n-Superintendents Divi-
sion-whicb convened in Philadelphia.
Other teachers in attendance we're
Mrs. Elizabeth Pritchett, Miss Sallie
Devine, Miss Salle r. Shaw, Miss
Fannie Butler, Miss Tille Graham,
Miss Emma Strickland, Miss Esther
Strickland, Miss Margaret Kelley,
Miss Ellen Samworth, Miss Ellen
Ritchie. Miss Anna Black, Miss Clara
Sullivan. Miss Florence Dunn. ROlend
f. Davis, Miss Bessie C. Devine, as
sistant superintendent or schools, and
Superintendent George w. Twitmyer,
who attended his first convention in
1867.
The Grand Quartet OF New York
will give a concert on March 2S, under
the auspices Of the High School teach
ers. for the benefit of the Teachers
Retirement Fund
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
BUFFALO, NICKELS
CONFUSES CONDUCTOR

Local banks and savings funds this
morning started to distribute the new
Buffalo" FIVE cent pieces recently
struck of by the government mints. ii
pursuance to an act OF Congress The
new coins. while commented on freely,
are not admired, few people who hap-
pened to see them today expressing
themselves AS being pleased with the
coins 70 Is said trolley car conduc-
tor refused to accept one Of the new
coins.
Tho coin bears the head OF an In
dian on one side with the date "19t3"
under IL, and TO the right of the head
Is the word Liberty" Beneath the
date is noticeable the lotter "F." the
initial OF the man who designed tho
words United States Of America, K.
pluribus Unum" and under the figure
Of the animal Is the words Five
! Cents"
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
GEORGE B. LEWIS
DIES SUDDENLY Y

George b. Lewis. aged 63 years,
died suddenly at his home No. 1873
Concord avenue at o'clock this morn
ing. He has been i'm in health for
several years. but was out yesterday,
attending both church services and
Sunday school. At A O'Clock this
morning he was taken seriously IN
and Dr. W. p. postles was summoned.
Before the latter arrived, however
MIR. Lewis was dead.
The case was reported 10 Coroner
John 4. Spring. He made an inves-
tigation and learned that death was
due 70 heart trouble
Mr.. Lewis for years was employed
as brick maker at the Delaware Terra
Gotta Works but for several years
lived retired. He had lived in Brandy
wine Village for thirty years
and was an active member of the
Brandywine NJ. r. Church, lie Is sur
viYed by his widow and two children
Mrs. II. r. Loomis and Mrs. c. V
Mannoring. both OF thiss city.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
MANY COUPLES
SEPARATED BY
COURT DEGREES

Superior Court aunuled some
more marriage ties today. The first
case called was that OF Minnie v
Wheatley vs. Albert ". Wheatley. The
couple were married on september IL,
1902. In Hurlock, Md. and separated
i'm February. 1906, when the wife said
her husband went 70 East Newmarket.
Md. TO work Wheatley was her
second husband Mrs. Whcatley OBJ
tanned the decree
Catherine @ Nehaus obtained di-
vorce from her husband. Charles II.
Nehaus, on statutory grounds.
Mrs. Clara A. Durham obtained a
divorce from Levi Durham on the
ground of desertion The sheriff was
unable to find Durham az the Janu-
AIRY term of court. but a registered let
ter sent TO him at Marshallton was
received by him. The couple were
married on December 15, 1898, by the
Rev. w. w. Sharp
Mrs. Carrie b. Anderson obtained
a decree from Clarence o. Anderson
on the ground Of desertion. They were
married on September 16. 1904, and
he deserted her on November ., 1910
Matte w. Simpson obtained a di.
vorce from Samuel G. Simpson Hei
husband had been sentenced to i'm
prisonment IN the Delaware county
Pa, court for larceny
Harry G Helms obtained decree
from his wife, Margaret w Helms, on
the ground Of desertion.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
TO CONDEMN STREET.

Deputy City Solicitor John f. Lynn
today presented a petition to the
Court OF General Sessions for the ap-
pointment Of a commission TO con-
denim the bed Of Walnut street South
of Water street which is now being
used by the Pusey and Jones Com
pany. Several months ago the COM
pany asked the Street and Sewer De-
partment to sell them the lower por-
ton Of Walnut street which is with
in their plant grounds and has not been
used by the public for many years.
The Street and Sewer Department
agreed to sell the street but unaSr the
law this could not be done except by
condemnation proceedings. The COM
mission will be appointed later
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
HOTEL CONCERT pELIGHTs.

More than three hundred people at
tended the sacred concert at the Hotel
DUPONT yesterday afternoon, and. as
on the previous Sunday, were charm
cd by the delightful soprano num-
bers given by the popular solost
Ethel Hepburn. who by her excep-
tionally fine singing. has won merit
ed laurels from and also the hearts
OF her Wilmington audience, as was
plainly manifest yesterday by the
storm OF applause which greeted each
OF her numbers "My Redeemer and
My Lord" (Buck) and "Carmena,
(Wilson)
The tenors numbers. How Long,
o Lord. Wit Thou Forget Me-" (The
Triumph of David; and Take Me
With You in Your Dreams" (Oliver)
were given by J. Benson Darlington
in his usual splendid style. and he.
too, was enthusiastically appluded.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
Soft, lnfIamed and Recedine
Gums Restored to Normal
Condition

Ask the Scarborough Drug Company
or your druggist for a tube of DR.
FORHAN'S DENTAL CREAM. Read
the "story" and directions contained in
the carton. You will then probably
realize that Dr. Forhan's discovery IS
worthy Of your fullest confidence.
The healing powers of DIR. FOR
HANS DENTAL CREAM are positive.
IT'S stimulant 10 tenGer gums, thor
ough cleanser-polisher and of pleasing
flavor.
The ingredients are Of the highest
quality specially imported aud cont
blneu in DIR. FOrhan's laboratory, under
his personal supervision.
Avoid Riggs Disease by using DIR.
F0RHAN'S DENTAL CREAM-the
only dentifrlce sold that contains a
medicinal preyentative-in large size
tubes az % cents The flavor is de-
lightful
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
RICHARDSoNs FNTrRTAIN.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. March 81
Senator and Mrs Harry Richardson
are entertaining quite house party
over the inauguration at their Wash
ington home, No. 1900 Massachusetts
avenue. northwest Senator Richard
son has secured suite OF rooms at
the New willard Hotel. overlooking
Pennsylvania avenue. from which tho
party viewed the suffrage parade to-
day and the inaugural parade tomor-
row. Those who are the guests Of the
Senator and Mrs. Richardson are;
Mr. and and Mrs. Alden Richardson
and children. Mr. and Mrs William
Richardson and children, Mrs. Watson
and Miss Lydia Watson, Mr. and Mrs.
William H. Walker and William II.
Walker Jr. OF Dover and Donald
Cloak. OF Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
WEST CHURCH ACTIVITIES.

This week promises TO be busy
one in West church circles. Tonight,
the Macedonia Circle Of the King 5
Daughters will meet in the church par
lors from 10 a. m. until 8 p, m. for a
sewing session.
The teachers OF the Bible School and
others interested in the subject meet
from the study OF the SUNDAY School
lesson ON Wednesday evening, with
Miss Alice Sheppard al leader.
On Thursday evening at o'clock
the Sewing Basket members will
meet with Mrs. J. b. Humos, No. SOC
Van Buren, street
The Easter meeting Of tho Happy
Workers Home and Foreign Mission
airy Society will be held In the Sum
day School Hall, at o'clock on Sat
urday afternoon, The special feature
will be an election of officers
The intermediate Christian I'm
deavor Society will hold a bake al No
All Madison street, all day Saturday
tho proceeds to 90 towards the Mis-
sionary Fund Donations Of cake and
pastry will be sent for. IL notification
be sent Miss Mildred Hopes, Tele.
phone 1870.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
BOTH HUSBAND
And WIFE KISSED
OUTSIDE HOME

Unconscious that they were the
cause Of the proceedings. two children
spent a couple Of hours delightfully."-
in the County Court room on Satur-
day afternoon. They We're William
r. and Isabella ID, Hickman. aged hve
and three years respectively, children
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Homer II. Hickman,
OF No. 423 Bayard avenue. Three
weeks ago Hickman instituted habeas
corpus proceedings for the production
Of the children In court. as he desired
to have possession Of them. When
the case was called on Saturday, be-
fore Judge Herbert H. Rice. Mrs.
Hickman was represented by Harry
p. Joslyn, while Richard S. Rodney
appeared for Hickman. Hickman
testified that his wife had left his
home with the children and took them
10 Milton, Del. The habeas corpus
proceedings we're commenced and
Mrs. Hickman was served with the
papers while in the Sussex county
/ town.
In oross-examination Hickman test-
fed his wife was a girl of only fifteen
years when they were married, and Is
now only p. She had always taken
| the best OF care OF the children, had
given them a mothers love aud had
made "a good wife,
Did you ever see your wife or know
OF her doing anything wrong, asked
Mr. Joslyn
Leslie Thornton kissed her in the
Kitchen replied Hickman.
You were at home at the time? You
! Wcrp fn the houSa thpn 0fs
"es. was home and saw Thornton. II
did you not kiss girls st your
home?'
"Oh, yes.
Then your wife did not do any
thing worse than you did"
II just kissed some one at a party
That's So I ordered Thornton
away from the house"
"Who brought Thornton there at
first when he was introduced to your
wife?"
Il did
It was noticed that Mrs. Hickman
who sat by her counsel, smiled from
time to time at her husband The
smiles were returned By Hickman
and then the couple would look in
another direction.
Hickman was then subjected to q
grilling regarding his life and ALLEGED
ill-treatment Of his wife. Judge Ric,
called the counsel to the bench. and
after consultation Judge Rice anC
counsel left the courtroom and wen
to the judges parlors for confer.
ence with Mr.. and Mrs. Hickman II
the hope that they would reach al
understanding
Finally il was decided 10 continue
the case for two weeks In tn
meantime Hickman is to be permitte,
to see his children. who are with hi
wife. at No. S36 Tatnall street
While the hearing was on the chill
dren played chaser in the courtroom
romped over the jurors seats and ha
a genuine good time.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
HASN'T SLEPT FOR
2OYEARSB BECAUSE
WIRES CHOKE Her

A middle aged woman, whose name
was not learned. appeared at the
Board Of Health Office today and
startled the Office force by announcing
that she had not slept in twenty years.
AS the woman did not look as though
she was in need of slumber. she
aroused the curiosity Of the men.
The reason the visitor gave for not
being able to sleep was thu presence
Of Wireless telegraph vines, which ran
OYER her house. She said every time
she went to sleep these wires cane
down and tried to choke her
After being informed that her com
plant did not come under the juris.
diction OF the Board OF Health, the
woman left.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
MOTHER In COURT
FOR SONS SAKE

At the request Of his mother the
charge Of larceny or tools against
George Stromer. was continued until
this evening by Judge Churchmas, in
City Court this morning. Stromer.
when arraigned on Saturday was rep
resented by J. Frank Bill. who asked
for continuance and this morning.
shortly before court convened, Mr.
Ball informed c. S. Rice, clerk OF the
court, that he did not represent Stro-
mer Mrs. Stromer. the mother of the
defendant, asked time TO secure a law
yer and Judge Churchman granted the
request.
James Glascoe, who appeared as a
protege OF Carrie Nation at the saloon
owned by John McMonigal. at Fifth
and Tatnall streets, on Saturday by
smashing all the windows in the place,
was fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
NEW MOROCCO
COMPANY FOR CITY

II was announced today that the
plant of the Wilmington and Bran
dywine Leather Company, in Fourth
street between Orange and Tatnall
streets. owned by William Baxter, will
shortly be acquired by a new company
and operated as a morocco factory for
the making of glazed kid.
Negotiations are now pending for
the acquisition of the property by VIII
liam A. Moore, formerly of the
Booker, Scott and Moore Company
William A. Lang and John p. Heinze-
roth. The new company will have
capital stock og $4,000.
Evening journal., 1913-03-03
REPUBLICANS
LOSE OFFICES
POStmaSterS as Agreed on
Are Not Confirmed by
the Senate
DEMOCRATS WILL
GET THE PLUMS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March s.
With the adjournment of the sixty
second Congress only a matter Of a
few hours, there seems to be no doubt
whatever at this time that the post
masters named by President Taft for
half a dozen towns in Delaware Will
not be confirmed by the Senate and
that those Offices will fall into the
hands of Democrats just as soou as
the Wilson administration becomes
thoroughly oiled and is in good work.
ing order. In February the Presi-
dent appointed six postmasters FOR
six of the seven towns in Delaware
where the terms Of the postmastehs
had expired In the seventh town
he made no appointment because two
names were submitted to him for the
one place
In five of those six towns where ap-
pointments were made. the postmas-
ters were re-appointed and in the
sixth a new man was selected to fill
the place made vacant by death. Tho
reappointments are:
New Castle-George W Vantine.
Seaford-Irwin NJ Chapman.
Laurel-Frank F. Davis.
Milton--John r. Black.
The sixth town is Middlet0wn, where
Walter Beaston has been named by the
President to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of John 4. Jolls All Of
these names were the recommends
tiOn of the full Delaware delegation ia
Congress-Senators DUPONT and Rich
ardson and Representative Heald But
they reached the President several
months too late. for the Democrats and
the Progressive Republicans had al
ready begun to hold up all of the
Presidential appointments except the
army, navy and diplomatic corps.
For the Milford postmastershiR
Senator Richardson recommended the
name Of Edward Pierce. while Repre-
sentative Heald recommended the
name of Chester Marshall, son of State
Senator George w. Marshall. Neither
of them have been appointed by the
President. and it would have been use
less il they had been, as confirmation
would have been impossible. Frank
W. Davis consequently, holds over
With the failure OF the Senate tC
confirm those names which have been
sent to it by President Taft Il means
that the present postmasters in those
Offices will hold over until their Demo.
cratic successors are named which
will not be very long after the Demo.
cratic administration takes the reins
of government
Among other important Offices
which Mr.. Salisbury and Mr.. Brock
son will be called upon TO fill are the
Wilmington Postmastership. Collector
of the Port. the United States Mar
shall and the United States Distric
Attorney. Although the terms of th'
present incumbents in the two lattel
offices do not expire for about three
years. still they will come under thI
Wilson administration.