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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29

\ Cincinnati admirer of Nordecai
Brown was entertaining the three fin
gered pitcher at n OF the fashionable
country clubs in the vicinity Of the
Ohio city. Said friend introduced the
miner to a great baseball fan. and they
took lunch together on the veranua.
This fan failed to connect Brown up
with the famous pitcher and during the
course of the conversation asked him if
he liked baseball.
Il certainly do" smiled Brown.
$ do l." enthusiastically. Il just
love to gel out and play whenever l
can. Do you ever play:'
"Occasionully."
what position do you prefer"
"Oh. pitching. | guess"
During this time Brown had his right
hand on the table in full view. show
ing his world renowned three fingers.
The last remark was too much for
the nan who had brought Brownie out
to the club. He couldn't help introduce
Ing Mordecai to the fan again.
Pitcher RUDE Evans. who was re-
called by the Maps from the New Or
leans club. has belonged to Cleveland
for three years.
The st. Louis Browns clubhouse Is
the only one equipped with Il time
clock which the players must punch
when they report for morning practice.
This fact occaSioned Jack Powell and
Jimmy Williams to wire Bobby Wal
lace from Louisville. do YOU have to
wine up the clock every time You make
a hit. and have they put u whistle OF
h clubhouse yet:'
Joe Bell. captain and star Outfelder
OF the University OF Michigan team,
who has signed with the st. Louis
Browns. hit .421 in the college ame
of the season.
Manager Bill Dahlen of the Brooklyn
team declares that Zach Wheat is the
most valuable outtielder in the National
league. ''rhere isn't anything he can
not do, and do it we'll, too" said Dab
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29

Manager Bill Dahlen of the Brooklyn
team declares that Zach Wheat is the
most valuable Outtielder in the National
league. ''There isn't anything he can
not do. and do it we'll. too" said Dab
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29

other outer gardener in the league. ana
he possesses Il wonderful throwing arm.
".As a base runner he is II Of the
best in the game. Although he is not
hitting as hard as he did last year or
the one before, he is hitting when hits
mean runs. No. sir. | would not part
with him for any other outtelder, and
that's saying some"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29

Joe Bell. captain and star Out1ielder
of the University of Michigan team,
who has signed with the st, Louis
Browns. hit .421 in the college games
of the season.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29
The Sunday School Class
SENIOR BEREAN LESSON.

Golden Text.-Let us have grace.
whereby we may offer service we'll
pleasing to God with reverence and
awe (Heb. Xii, 2S,.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1913-08-29

4 n unsung hero, but a hero none
"a the less-thus we might de-
~ scribe the honest toiler who
- hic hp0a1 NV Tho SWaaf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MRS. LEE A HOSTESS
AT AFTERNOON TEA

In compliment to Miss Annie Lee, who
was one of the graduates this season at
the Margaret Allen school, and to Miss
Lees guest Miss Eleanor Gary of Selma,
Mrs. Sidney w. Lee was a hostess yes
terday afternoon at tea.
Hydrangeas and other spring flowers
which emphasizes the pink and white
colors of the class of 1918 were used in ef-
fecting lovely setting for the tea. In
the living room Miss Lee, Miss Gary and
Miss Gertrude Motion, president of the
senior class, stood to extend a welcome
to the callers. In the reception hall the
guests were met by Miss Katherine Led
better and Miss Margaret Moore. Miss
Joe Douglass Williams presided at the
punch bowl.
Salad and ices were served from the din
ing room, where bon-bon table had all
its appointments in pink and white. The
center was basket filled with pink and
white sweet peas and topped with a fluffy
bow of pink tulle.
Among those assisting the hostess to
receive were her classmates, Miss Hen
rietta Gibson, Miss Ida Otis, Miss Mar
garet Allen Miss Emily Dixon, Miss
Marie Martin, Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson,
Miss Mary Dorsey Harris, Miss Della
Houston, Miss Mildred Jaffe, Miss Ruth
Webb and Miss Margaret Allen. About 200
young people called during the tea hours,
a number of young men joining the girls
during the late afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Needs Dining Room Furniture

Il have been a resident of this city for
over two years, breaking up a pretty
home in another city, parting with much
of my furniture to save moving, and ex-
pecting home here with friends indefin-
itely- Change of circumstances have
forced myself and mother to make a home
for ourselves again, with little furniture
to do with, and at present with no means
with which to buy more. Therefore, | ven-
ture to ask if there is any reader who
has any portion of dining room furniture
especially chairs and table, she wishes to
dispose of. l do not care if they are old
style if only strong and durable. 1 will
gladly pay for moving the same / have
neat dining room, but no furniture. l
shall be glad of any discarded furniture.
L have been unfortunate, but as the story
is a long one I cannot give it here.
think [ can send you some good recipes.
May also ask what will stiffen the
crown of a hemp hat that has lost its stiff
ness? Could paint the inside with some-
thing? Please don't forget me, and kind
ly publish by letter. II. A. w"
This is no ordinary case of comparative
destitution. VIII one Of the practical
milliners who have in other days contrib
uted helpfully to our Corner advise the
writer how to renovate the limp hat? The
recipes will be thankfully received. We
cannot have too many excellent formulas
AS to the indifferent and worthless, there
always are the four waste baskets. 1t is
simple justice to our faithful co-workers
to add that we are seldom burdened with
poor recipes. We know our friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MISS MARY LOU COBB
GIVES A MUSICALE

Mrs. John Scott Marks, one of the sea-
sons loveiest brides, was the center of
interest yesterday afternon at the musi-
Gale arranged in her home by Miss Mary
Lou Cobb. Miss Cobb is always an orig
inal and clever hostess: not the least en-
joyable of her hospitalties was the mus
ical which she arranged yesterday to COM
piment Mrs. Marks, at whose wedding she
was a bridesmaid.
Shasta daisies were used in profusion in
the reception rooms of Miss Cobb's pic
turesque home, and they made a spring.
like sitting for the assembly of pretty
women.
Miss Bert Hutchings assisted the hostess
in entertaining her guests in singing sew
eral attractive ballads. Miss Elizabeth
Bowie, Miss Margaret Coleman and the
hostess aunt, Mrs. Maud Wynn, added to
the pleasure of the afternon, receiving
with Miss Cobb.
Those who. in addition to the honoree,
accepted Miss Cobbs invitation, We're:
Miss Ellie Gordon Robinson, Miss Leila
Wood, Miss Helen Eustis. Miss Mar
guerite Robertson, Miss Julia Sylvester,
Miss Eula Weakley, Miss Annie Willler-
son, Miss Ivy Tomlnson, Miss Virginia
Abbott, Misses Evelyn, Christine and
Louise Glass, Miss Helen Abbott, Miss
Dorothy and Miss Carey Johnson, Miss
Helen Thompson, Mrs. Bert Throcllmor-
on. Mrs. il. j. Porter, Jr.. Mrs. w. w.
Clayton, Mrs. j. W. Davidson and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11

From observation I have come to the
slow conclusion that the most hazardous
and trying vocation in the world would
be to be the mother of a small boy" l
remarked to a friend of mine recently
who is filing this position-with serenity
and security to which I played chorus
through day of great apprehension and
alarm as to whether l would ever reach
home safely after six or eight hours in
this household where four of tie afore-
said variety run riot.
'You needn't qualify" the mother of the
four youngsters said, laughingly, for be-
sides being an ideal wife and mother and
a charming figure in society, and in fact
everything that goes in my estimation,
toward making up the perfect female or
Species" she has a remarkable sense of
humor. In fact, so remarkable that 1T
has saved her in many perilous situa-
ton in her affairs.
'I had to grow along with them" she
continued with her pretty smile. from
the first days of their infancy-little red,
squirming days | call then-to-- the pres
ent time, the brass button and billy goat
smelling stage, that all little old boys go
through, otherwise I'd be a nervous
wreck. I shouldt be surprised any mo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MISS ANNIE BLINN
ENTERTAINED IN OHIO

Miss Annie Blinn, who is visiting friends
in Akron, o., was there introduced at a
luncheon several days ago. The hostess
was Miss Lucille Whitner, who, as the
guest of Mrs. NJ. d. Orcutt this spring,
was delightfully."- received by society.
The Akron Times notes that Miss LII
cile Whitner, West Market street, was
hostess to party CT friends at 1 oclock
luncheon at her home Friday afternoon,
in honor of Miss Anna Blinn of Birmins-
ham, who is the guest of Miss Mary Con-
ner. Spicer street. The color scheme of
pink and white was prettily carried out.
The table was centered with a large bas-
ket of pink sweet peas. Covers were laid
for u and the place cards were hand
painted Harrison Fisher girls. Individual
hand painted nut dishes in pink and white
were given as favors. The afternoon fol-
lowing the luncheon was spent informally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Concerning the Small Boy Question
nv DOLLY DALRYMPLE

boys right. They have no other man
who can play shortstop,'' she said.
But it's so much more important to
learn to run an engine" the little fellow
insisted, despondently.
ut may be some day." said the sweet
mother" but dear, l think nothing is so
important now as that you've promised
you've promised to help win that game for
your team today. The boys are counting
upon you wouldn't it be very selfish
not to say dishor.t of you to go away
Just at this timer
ooh, mother" he whined. 81 wish-er-
er, wish / hadn't promised. Guess you
are right, though. When a fellow says
he's going to do thing he ought TO SUCK
to it, | speck l can't leave this time. but
I'm going to be an engineer all the same
some day.
Out he bounded, happier by far than
when he'd entered the door with the
idea in his head that he was going TO De
the guest of the engineer on the Frisco
that day and night.
The young mother smiled as the young
ster closed the door after him.
''You never once told him that ne
couldn't CO." l remarked, thoughtfully.
ut strikes me that yours is a liberal trains
ing in diplomacy
sNo. YOU are mistaken. You mean in
consideration" she corrected. although
I know more than my boy does and my
| Judgment is better, i try not to forget
his right of conviction also. He's got
something coming to him. His enthusiasm
and his earnestness you readily saw, and
he ought to be allowed to express his
! opinion. even if his resolutions aren't
unanimously adopted. My rights are res
spected, why not my boys?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11

Mrs f. r. Keieer, the bridegroom 5
mother. lookA1 very distinguished in a
blue charmeuse costume and his SITTER
Mrs. Warren Kluttz martha Keisef),
Wore her wedding gown a white char
meuse and duchease lace creation. Miss
Helen Keisers costume was shadow lace
over Dolly Warden silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kciser left last nigh. for
a bridal trip If seN eral weeks TO include
New York, WASHINGTON and other eastern
points. They will return early in July and
be at home in an apartment on Eleventh
avenue. Both hate a large circle OF
friends who will he interested in their
marriage Mr.. Keiser is a young business
man of considerable prominence, and is
also conspicuous III secret order affairs.
He is connected with the Ajax Metal coin
pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
DIR. AND MRS. PHILLIPS
To TOITR EUROPE

Dr. and Mrs, J. II. Phillips are planhihE
a delightful tour of Europe and VIII sai,
Tuesday, June II, on the steamship SAINT
Anna of the Fabre line from BrooKiyn, al al
the foot of Thirty-frst street. they VII,
be memberes of party of i, conducted
bv Prof George C. Brownell or Iusea-
loosa, with whom a number of Birmins-
ham people have Travelled in the BRUSH
Isles. and the itinerary which they pan TO
follow promises a summer as pleasant as
it Is beneficial.
They will land at Naples June ~ ana
after enjoying Rome, Florence and Venice
Munich, Dresden and Berlin, cologne
Amsterdam and The Hague, Brussels
where they will be early in August at the
Hotel Royal Nord; Paris, London ana
Edinburgh, they will sail on the steam
shin Caledonia" of the Anchor line sat
urday, August 49, for home
Mrs. Phillips has been in rralt heaith
this winter and it gives pleasure to count
less friends to know that she Is TO nave
a sea trip and so delightful tour Inere
is not city in Alabama where sne Is
unknown, and where her splendid lnnu-
ence has not been felt. 1t is hoped that
when she returns home next faii her
health will have been completely restoreo'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Mos Men Folks, Liz
Honey, luvs wisely-but too
menny-ter luv well. Yas-
sum!

ment to hear that they set the house afire,
torn off the shingles, sold the roof from
over my head or invited the entire police
department out to dinner
Mother! Mother," just at this moment
came from the shrllest sort of little
old voice. and after it came tumblng in a
bundle of bare feet, shaved head snag-
gled teeth and freckled face.
| 1t was mo. l." He was the Oldest,
aged 81
Say, mother, I'm going away on a
Frisco engine today. The engineer that
| lives in the block next to us said he'd take
be back tomorrow--sure Mike. He is go
ing to let me run the engine myself"
| The mothers face had assumed an ex-
preston quite as serious as that of her
youthful offspring, and l began to wonder
Just how she was going to cross this
| slippery foot bridge with diplomacy.
ITS awfully nice of the engineer" she
began, looking steadily into the little fell
lows beaming eyes. I've no doubt YOU
could run the engine better than he can.
How far does he want you to go?"
"Oh, as far as Memphis, reckon, moth
| er. That don't make no difference" he
said peevishly. "Ill be back tomorrow. |
| told you.'
wait my darling," said the fond moth
er, brushing back lock of towsled blonde
hair that hung down over his forehead.
| you've forgotten the ball game this aft
ernoon.''
oh, shucks!' the youngster calculated
The Barons are going to play here all
the week, and"
| No, no. dear, l meant your own team, =
| interrupted the diplomatic lady"
| ''Oh, that don't matter" said he fret
fully. you see I'm going to be an en-
gineer when l grow up, and l might as
well begin to learn now''
! II thought you was going to be a
| movin' picture show man." piped in the
| small brother, aged 6, "or pitcher with
the Giants or a cowboy"
you shut up,'' yelled the embryo en-
gineer, moving picture show man, pitcher,
cowboy.
TEND to your own business"
Come boys. that will do,'' remonstrat-
ed the gentle voice of the mother. Now
see here. my big boy, your father is away
from home, and mother will be here all
alone with the~little boys il you go away
tonight, and | will have no protector.
Would you like that? And besides, l
wouldn't care to have you go without your
fathers consent"
But, mother" began the youngster.
You see, daddy feels that you take his
place In way, and besides you would
have to leave your ball team in the lurch
this afternoon. That isn't treating the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Sour Bratten

Procure nice piece of bottom round
or top sirloin and lay in vinegar, cover
ing it from three to five days, with a good
sized onion sliced into 1t; salt, whole
pepper, allspice, cloves and bay leaves.
When ready to use place the meat in a
deep spider and brown on both sides quick
ly in hot dripping Then pour the vine
gar and the spices on the meat, add
enough boiling water to cover it and boil
until tender Take out the meat, strain
the gravy through fine sieve. Let come
to boil, add a tablespoon of kitchen
bouquet and enough flour to thicken the
gravy.-Kindness of Mrs. L. j. o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Chiffon DOCTORS IN
REGULAR SESSION

Mountain Creek, June 10.-(Special.) -
The Chiffon County Medical society met
in regular session yesterday, and. after
a banquet at the Clanton cafe. trans
acted their regular routine business. The
following physicians were present: Drs.
T. J. Marcus, p j. Hopkins, j. p. Hayes.
V. G. Gragg, Z. A. Matthews, N. S.
Johnson, d. II. +. Downs, Arthur jack
son. J. d. Eiland and S. E. johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MISS LETA WILL GOLDSMITH
GIVES A CAED PARTY

Mrs ]. F. Day MARY Harrisono was the
honoree at delightful party given yes
terday afternoon by Miss Leta WIN tio'u'
smith at the home of her COUSIN MIS-
John Goldsmith.
Nine tables of auction players were m
included in the hospitality and the conclu-
sion of the afternoon was marked by the
presentation IF the trophies-a box OF cor
respondence cards II silver novelty powcer
pencil and silk stockings. In addition 70
the guests participating in the games
number of other friends of the hostess
Joined her for tea.
Among those who accepted her hospi-
tality were Mrs. Day, Miss Mary Erad'
shaw, Miss Maebel Cosby. Miss Zelda
King, Miss Orline Barnett, Miss Helen
and Miss Lydia Eustis Miss Ruth Evans.
Miss Carey and Dorothy johnson, Miss
Agnes and Miss Bessie Bethea, Miss Mar
garet White Miss Mary Tardy, Miss Hat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
FIFTY DROWN WHEN
BOAT GOES DOWN

ST Petersburg, June 1o-F1fty persons
were drowned by his sinking of delapi-
dated boat while crossing the River
Tcheptsa on the Russian Ascension day.
June 5. according TO delayed dispatches
today from Vyatka.
A riot ensued among the populace of ths
district, owing to their indignation over
the laxity of the police supervision OF
the ferry f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Boy Needs a Bicycle

"I am a working box, Is years or age,
and work every day in the week. 4 give
all my money to my mother. Would any
one of your Corner help me to get BIZ
cycle? | could thus save car fare and
help my mother more than | how do,
"JOHN c."
Hundreds of boys whose parents can af-
ford the gift have superseded cycles by
motocycles Some of the discarded
wheels are stored away. in atics antd
Woodhouses and unless some apepal as is
here made by John G. revives the MEM
ory of the useless playthings, they will
rust there indefinitely This lad wants to
use his wheel, not to play with it, TO
supply his want will be a benefit to his
mother as well as help to the working
bOy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MRS. II. J. PORTER, JR.,
A HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

One of the pretty incidents Of yester-
day was the luncheon at which Mrs.
Henry jefferson Porter, Jr., was the
hostess She entertained at her home
on South Twenty-sixth street and her
guests numbered II.
Sweet peas were massed in basket in
the center Of the luncheon table, and the
candles which surrounded this graceful
centerpiece were pink to match them. The
place cards were decorated with sprays OF
sweet peas and held the names: Mrs. b
s. Lester, Miss Elizabeth Bowie, Mrs
Richard Randolph, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan
Mrs Wilbur Kelley, Mrs. Robert ingalls,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MRS, LEILA SMITHS
BRIDESMAID LUNCHEON

one of the interesting luncheon parties
yesterday was arranged in compliment
to Miss Gladys Grambs, bride OF today
by Miss Leila Smith, one of her brides
maids.
Pink and white sweet peas, apparently
the chosen flower of yesterday, since they
were so abundantly used at the various
parties, banked the center OF the table
and the name cards were bride slippers.
A miniature bride and bridegroom stood
in the center of the table among the
flowers.
The guests included only the young
women of Miss Grambs' bridal party-Mlss
Corinne Groom, Miss Smith, Miss Hetue
Sihley, Miss Eula Wheatley, MISS May
beth Beddow, Mrs. Robert Alexander ana
the honoree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MRS. ANGUS TAYLOR'S
LUNCHEON FOR MISS TAYLOR

Miss Maybelle Taylor was the inspiration
of a pretty luncheon given yesterday by
her aunt Mrs Angus Macy Taylor, at
her home on South Seventeenth avenue.
Sweet peas formed a mound of blossoms
as a centerpiece for the table, and COR
sage bouquets of these lovely blossoms
were souvenirs of the occasion for the
young women who composed the party.
Miss Taylor has just returned from the
Mississippi State university at Columbus,
and several others in the luncheon party
are also college girls. The guests includ-
ed Miss Elizabeth McCaa, Miss Hermine
Partridge of Demopolis, Miss Sallie VIII
Hulsey. Miss Bessie Oliver, Miss Louise
Gunter, Miss Marguerite Todd Miss
Frances Williams and the honoree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11

By MARION HARLAND

that she could have no use for it, when
someone else might be in need and whom
ii might fit. 1t could be used for person
weighing from 100 to 19o pounds OF there-
abouts. should think. H. N
The address of e. r. went to you by
mail long ago. She must have thanked
you as warmly as We do for the kindly
thought. 1t was clever idea and gen
erous act to have the cards made into
books. / cannot comprehend why the ap-
plicant for the belt failed to answer your
letter We pass on the liberal offer, and
hopefully. AS you imply, someone Is In
need of 1t, somewhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Fancy Work Pieces for Invalid

81 am writing to ask. if some one IN your
Corner won't do a poor cripple favor
by giving her some bright colored pieces
for fancy work. Also, has any one some
pictures on white satin from cigarette
packages, and some beads? | can make
all kinds of fancy work.
MRS c. l.. d.
The writer is shut in and hopeless of
ever regaining strength and aticvtiq. She
seeks soIace from sad thoughts and lone-
y hours. The we'll and happy should pity
her. Those who have known illness and
seclusion from the working world 1or
themselves should be moved to visible
tokens of sympathy Send her materials
for her pretty work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Offers Abdominal Belt

I'm reply to e. r., | would offer two
packages of post cards which have saved
up purposey for hospitals, but think it
better to have them made up into books.
1 offered a new small sized abdominal belt
some time ago, and received letter from
a woman asking for it. l wrote to her
telling her it was a small size, and in
closed a stamped and self addressed en-
velope for reply, but she did not answer.
1 still have the belt to give away, and
will send it, prepaid, to one whom it will
fit. 1 weigh 110 pounds. l wished to
avoid sending it to one so much larger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
MIDNIGHT SUNS
TO GIVE A DANCE

1.-THE Midnight Suns request the honor
of your presence at their german on June
27, East Lake, $3.50 o'clock. Please reply"
The above card has been sent out.
Plans were discussed for the first annual
dance of the club at the meeting this week
with the president, Mr.. G. w. Wilson.
The dance will take place at East Lake.
instead of at the Hotel Hillman, as at first
planned. The checking list may be found
at Reynolds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Suffagettes Arrairnpd

London, June 10-Two women were ar
raigned today at Richmond police court
on suspicion of having set fire to the
strands on the Hurst Park race course
carry yesterday evening. causing damage
10 the extent of $4,000. They gave theil
names as Kitty Marion, an actress. ant
cara Elizabeth Given. we'll knowH
militant suffragette, who serving several
terms for outrages refused to eat. Or
bail they We're released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-11
Offers Instruction Book

If the lady who wanted tatting patterns
and instruction book will write to me
Will send her a book MRS C. G. H."
Have you the signature appended to
the lady's' application? If you had sent
it you would have had her address by
mail. Now. I can only trust to her recog-
milton of herself in your kind note In
which event she will please write to me
for the address of her would-be friend.