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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
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That Is thoroughly reliable infey-
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strument we buy. Thereby saving
every discount. Doesn't 1t appeal to
you that you might save a little mon
ey by buying your piano or player
piano from this old reliable house?
In business more than 80 years.
Compare our prices and terms with
others. Ask the neighbors who have
bought from US. Then decide for
yourself. Some bargains for you this
week.
Come in and see US.
6. A. HOUSE MUSIC Co.
Jacobs Bldg. Store open evenings
Monroe st. Bell Phone 9Sl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Gives No Address

will you kindly make an appeal through your Corner for a fourfold screen? I have come across this neces- sity in a recent visit. The family that needs it is poor. The same sad story and a large family, but the little they have is kept in immaculate order The two old est children (girls) and the mother must dress and undress before the boys. and they have but one large room. I notice they have tried to fasten few rags of cloth on a stick and placed it around the bed. No doubt if attics were resorted to in wealthier families of this city some thing in the way of screen could be res urrected. I have visited and priced screens in the shops, but find l cannot af- ford the outlay, much as I should like to get one. So turn to the Corner. You will bring great happiness to this family if screen can be unearthed and given to them. READER"
 Your story Is interesting and well told. It is no common case of want that you present, nor Is the petition you prefer in behalf of the poor family unreasonable, but if we can hunt up a screen Ga rude wooden frame covered with unbleached muslin would do) how are we to apprise you of the success of your appeal? You send us no address beyond the name of the city in which you live and no sigma ture except that of Reader In your city alone we have hundreds who might respond to the title. We really wish to meet your views if you will let us try in- telligently to do it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
HasaCurefor Pellaera

Parrie Nicholas. Laurel. Miss. writes-- Seems to me If had not obtained your remedy when did would not have lived much longer. I am glad you dis covered this wonderful remedy that will cure Pellagra. When I began talk ing Baughn's Pellagra Remedy my weight was 60 odd pounds; now 1t is 90 odd. would like to have this pub lished ana sent to sufferers of Pellagra."
 This is published at her request. If you suffer from Pellagra or know of anyone who suffers from Pellagra, 1t Is your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn. who has fought and conquered the dreaded malady right in the Pellagra Belt of Alabama.
 The symptoms-hands red like sum burn. skin peeling off, sore mouth. the lips. throat and tongue flaming red, with much mucuous and choking, indi- gestion and nausea, either diarrhea or constipation.
 There is hope if you have Pallagra. You can be cured by Baughn's PallaEra Remedy. Get big free book on Pallaera. Address American Compromising Co.,. Box 2014, Jasper, Ala. remem bering money is refunded in any case where the remedy fails to cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
PRETTY AFTERNOON RECEPTION
 FOR ENSLEY VISITOR

One of the most interesting events oI yesterday was a beautiful afternoon re- ception with Mrs. ]. W. Minor as hostess at her lovely home in Ensley compliment ing her guests, Mrs. Nell Morrison of Bristol, Tenn.
 Quantities of pink asters were pre'.ily combined with palms and ferns in decor ating for the occasion and the da,nts flower banked punch table was presided over by Mrs. John F. Lee in her sual charming manner.
 Ices, nodded as punches of grapes and individual cake swere served and between the hours of and o'clock the followin guests called and left cards:
 Mrs. N. G. Clark, Mrs James F. Arm strong. Mrs. J. F. Kent, Mrs. r. E. Butcher, Mrs. J. E. Winning, Mrs, T. l.. Cheatam, Mrs. Nader. Mrs Charles Cole, Mrs. c. R. Walker, Mrs. R. F. Chadwick, Mrs. Alac Poss. Mrs S. s. Heidie, Mrs. Mack Hughes, Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. Hoke Perkins, Mrs. P. A. Eubank, Mrs. R. L.. Hassler, Mrs. c. T. Thomasson. Mrs. Lawkrence Pennington, Mrs. J. H. Eu- bank, Mrs J. F. Lee, Mrs. M. H. Me- Dowell, Mrs. John, Morrison, Mrs w. H. Wynne, Mrs. L. R. Vines, Mrs. D. G.. Randall Mrs. F. G. Fonville. Mrs. J. G.. Eben, Mrs. Norman Morrison, Miss Oma D. Minor, Mrs. Nell Morrison, Mrs. J. w. Minor, Donaldson Wurtell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

 Gallagher returned yesterday from New burne, where they were guests of their sister, Mrs. Robert A. White. Dr. George H. Denny and his daugh- ter, Miss Frances Denney of Tusca- 1oosa, spent yesterday with friends in this city
 Miss Mary George Greene, who has spent the past several months at Hen dersonvile, N. C., will arrive soon, to b.: with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Dan Greene.
 Dr. Annie Robinson and Miss Harriet Core have returned from visit to Balti- more, Washington and Philadelphia.
 
 Mrs. T. B. Wheeler of Collinsville Is visiting her daughter. Mrs. R. l.. Class gow in Wylam.
 MT. John Oxley is seriously i'll at Tal- leys infirmary.
 Miss Annie Kelso left yesterday for a two-weeks stay with friends in Chatta- nooga.
 The Rev. and Mrs. c. A. Gill and fam fly have gone to Lytle, Tex, where they VIII make tnelr future noiie' Mrs c. E. Harvey and children are wis., iting in Chattanooga.
 Mrs. Ernest Dunlap of Lawley is the guest of Mrs. c. M. Downey in Inslenook. Mrs J. E. Lynch and son are spending sometime with friends in Nashville.
 
 Misc Ma,.;ov Ford is visiting relatives in Decatur
 MT. Isaac Walker and son are at homo after a stay in Tuscaloosa.
 
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Dorchester have gone to Blount Springs, where they will spend the coming two weeks. Mrs J. R. Walker and Miss Louise Walker are visiting relatives at Bance. Miss Elizabeth Day of Decatur is the guest of Miss Marie McGlawn in Pratt City.
 Miss Dolly Jay of Oklahoma City is the guest of Mrs. A. Weaver in East Birming- ham.
 Mrs. Eva Kate Grider has returned to Ensley after visiting in Gadsden. Dr. and Mrs. Fred Willis have named their little daughter Mary Frances Willis. MT. W. H. Parker Is spending several weeks at Long Beach, Miss.
 Mrs. Arabella Morris and her little granddaughter, Sarah Morris. have re- turned from stay with friends in At lanta. Miss Mabel Marler is spending this week with Miss Mary Lee Bell at Fulton Springs.
 Mrs. G. o. Wright and Miss Mattit Wright are at home from stay with Mrs. James Sutherland in Ohio. Miss Neftie Lee Roethenburg of Greens boro Is expected Wednesday night tc spend several days with Mrs. A. B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
By DOLLY DALRyMpLn

which are made in Germany and France.
 The bead makers as well as the lace makers have gone to the front and the factories are closed, and 1t Is impossible to get anything now. It is absolutely out of the question to buy an imported gown now. Poiret, the greatest of all artists ii. the sartorial line, has gone to the war. Paquin cannot get anything done since the owners and those employed in the large houses which make the materials
 silks, velvets, brocades and satins have gone to the war. Rodgiers, the biggest of all the manufacturers of such stuffs, has closed and everybody connected with this establishment is engaged in warfare, hence materials are scarce, and, in fact
 there won't be any more turned out until after the war is over. Fortunately. went to New York very early this season. and when I saw the situation I made my purchases right then and there. bought 300 gowns, suits, and wraps. They were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Books for Poor Families

Has anyone in your Corner some books to give away? We have poor families here with children some are widows with four, five, and seven children. In two of the families the fathers are sick. should be glad to pay freight or express on books and things for these people.
 MRS. J. A. B. Another section of your letter intimates that any articles which housemotiiers may think would be of use to the family may be added to the books we call upon readers to select when they have secured the address of our ministering member from us. Mothers and junior members can join hands in making up parcels. Anything that may be of use in circum- stances such as are indicated in the brief letter we read here will be welcome. Le. the boys and girls send books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

There's d possibility that the pretty, dainty laces without which a womans s toilette is sce -cely complete, from her filmy undergarments and attractive negli- gees to her handsome gowns. will be among the articles of feminine wearing apparel that will be most affected as a result of the war.
 No more pretty frills and furbelows and billowy diaphanous, cobwebby underwear.
 No more real lace gowns and elegant trimmings of lace combined with hand- embroidery that every woman adores.
 Instead
 Plain, unadorned frocks minus the Frenchy touch that bit of lace and rb- bon can give if the supply is cut off by the war and the threatened strike of the American lacemakers is put into eff feet, is the ultimatum for my lady of fashion.
 Sad news for the world of feminity. isn't it?
 But it's true.
 Women, ,~of course, can use something else in the place of lace for their own clothes. but what about their babies?
 Nothing but dainty laces seem appro- priate for the babe in arms, and even until a little girl or boy grows up to consid- erable age is anything so pretty for their clothes as laces used deftly with thin, dainty materials.
 So-
 Anyway you look at it, the situation seems grave
 The only lacemaking country which is not affected by the European war so far is England
 Germany and France as we well know, within the past few years have taken much of the English lace trade.
 The demand for some of the finer quail ties of Irish lace is increasing as the Ger man and the French varieties grow scarce.
 Many of the workmen connected with the lace industry abroad are in the army, and it is said that even if the war ended now, it would be at least nine months or a year before it would be possible for the reproduction of lace to be put back on a normal basis.
 The New York Herald of recent date says:
 Strikes of the American lacemakers are imminent as a result of the scarcity of foreign lace growing out of the fall of such centers of the lace making industry
 
 the ports of countries which manufacture airy fabrics.
 Employment in the American lace in- durtry has been uncertain, and from well informed sources it was learned yesterday that the workers in this country are de- termined to have an increase of 25 per cent in wages and an eight-hour day in- stead of a 10-hour one.' In speaking with some of the cading local merchants yesterday on the subject, found more optimism than I had ex- pected, as they seemed to think that the effect of the war would be more espe- cially felt on spring purchases in every line than in winter wearing apparel MIR. BEN M. LEVY AT SAKS TALKS.
 MT. Ben M Levy, manager of the la dies ready-to-wear department at Saks' |. who has just returned from New York, spoke of the effect of the advance prices in laces and dress materials as affecting his particular line of business. undoubtedly the European war will have a decided effect upon all materials used in ladies' gowns, blouses, wraps, and suits.
 Especially will this be true of the hand some laces and bead trimmings, all of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
MPLIMENTING J REYNOLDS

exander entertained 8
 at dinner yesterday at
 Us Evelyn Reynolds, a
 yellow and white color B used a lace cover over Fer table which was cen |er of pretty golden glow. |ked to share this hospi- Evelyn Reynolds, Miss Ids, Miss Mary Hawkins, vine and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
LE IS
 LAWN HOSTESS

hie Fike entertained a coterie of her home In Woodlawn last r Miss Clara Mae Hearn of the guest of Mrs. l.. B. Church. blored flowers made the rooms for the guests and a happy has spent with games and con- Lgift book and a box of corre- cards were awarded as prizes, Ian ice was served with cake. 's' invitation list included: Miss |dbetter, Miss Ruth Seels. Miss b Davis, Miss Irene Byrd. Miss aener, Miss Aileen Jemison. Miss Lncey, Miss Selma Hardin, Mies Lrdin, Miss Winnie, Gibson, Miss pms, Miss Theo Peat, Miss Matte Miss Lucia Hayes and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
MISS LACKEY IGNORED
 IN AVONDALE

Mrs. H. A. Blue was hostess at a hand kerchief and silk hose shower yesterday afternoon complimenting Miss Beatrice Lackey whose marriage to MT. Oscar Adams Wiltsie will be an event of Sep tember 9.
 Quantities of white roses and ferns were used to develope a green and white color motif in the decorations, and later was further carried out in the refreshments.
 Heart dice was a feature of the enter tainment, and in the shower the honoree was the recipient of many dainty gifts. Sixty invitations were sent to friends of Miss Lackey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
MISS SMITH IS
 ENSLEY HONOR CHEST

Ms. N. w. Howell entertained Monday evening at her home on Ensley Highlands In honor of her niece, Miss Ruth Smith of Bowden, Ga., who is her house guest The house was beautifully decorated in golden glow and sunfiowers developing l color scheme of green and yellow Music and contests were the diversions of the evening. Later an ice course was served to the following guests:
 Miss Ruth Smith, Miss Elta Donaldson, Miss Aileen Braggan, Miss Julia Braggan. Miss Gladys Propst, Miss Annie Pitts, Miss Ruth Pitts, Miss Bentley, MT. H. O.. Lane, MT. J. M Frost, MT. c. E.. Rut- ledge, MT. Herman Vansandt, Mir Rudy Gingery, MT. Ernest Propst, Mir. I;. C.. Braggen, MT. William School
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Tobacco Coupons Wanted

Will you please send me the addresses on the slip inclosed? A few years ago a shut-in received so many quilt pieces she has a few left, and a great many con- tained only one color. We ought to begin now and save all the scraps for the Cor nerites who use them. If any reader has tobacco tags, coupons cigar or cigarette bands, rugs, etc., which he does not care for shall be most happy to get them.
 MISS l.. C." The addresses you are so good to ask for went to you by mail. Your affection ate exhortation to your fellow readers Of the Corner Is timely. The anecodte aptly illustrates the force of the admonition It is the little things that count in char acter building and in the labor done for loves sake. We will assuredly try to get the 'littles" named in your modest peti- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
MISS ROSS CONTAMINATED
 YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

Miss Mary Parker was charming hos tess of yesterday afternoon to introduce Miss Maude Ross of Goodwater, the guest of Miss Audrey Harrel in East Birming- ham.
 Pink and white roses beautified the house and the afternoon was happily spent with music and contests after which delicious ice course was served to 20 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
MISS M'KIBBON HOSTESS
 AT INFORMAL DANCE

Miss Mae Claire Gray of Clanton was the inspiration of delightful informal dance last evening with Miss Ruth Me- Ribbon as hostess at her home in Avon dale.
 The entire lower floor was thrown to- gether and prettily decorated for the event and an orchestra furnished music for the dancing, which was enjoyed until a late hour. Ices and punch were served. About 40 young people were asked to meet Miss Gray. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
LAWN PARTY AT DR. AND MRS BROWNS HOME

An enjoyable event of last evening was the lawn party given at the home Of pr and Mrs G. w. Brown in Pratt City by the Bridges band of the Young Ladies Missionary society of the Methodist church.
 Jaapnese lanterns and paraso1s were used in decorating the vine-covered porches, where tables were arranged for forty-two and other games. and dainty hand-painted women's hNads were used to mark the scores Late in the evenng an ice course was served to about 40 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
i DANCE FOR b VISITORS

Watkins and Miss Agnes
 joint hostesses at an in-
 last evening at their home experimenting their guest. mith of Mayfield, Ky, and Mclean of Mississippi, who ss Helen Neill.
 Ws were profusely used in rooms on the lower floor of light and attractive and yell lights cast a pretty glow over bvening frocks worn by the bic being furnished by an or D. Hickman presided at the ed Apnch bowl and later ices ere Served.
 Ing folks were asked to meet 'uests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
l |ECTED
 ANCE

friday evening will be W being planned by
 MT. G. w. Wilson, ht the Miles School of
 chaperones upon this Id Mrs. l.. A. McCor- s. Strickland and MT key.
 may be found at Key
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02


 Macky before going on to Montevallo. where she will enter school. Matthison have returned from a trip to Chicago and other points.
 Mrs. R. Y. Anderson and Mrs. Edward Tutwiler are in the city for few days from Valley Head.
 Miss Olivia Robinson and Miss Olivia Allen left yesterday for a visit to their grandparents MT. and Mrs. Joseph Todd Collins. in Gallon.
 Mrs. l.. A. Daniek Jr, of West End has as her guest her mother. Mrs. M. F. Golf, and her sister, Mrs. L.. A. Hamilton of New Orleans
 Mr. and Mrs. D. w. Hill returned last night from several weeks visit to rel- atives in Cincinnati.
 Mrs. L. F. Tucker has returned to her homo in Macon. Ga-, after several weeks visit to her mother, Mrs. c. T. Farar.
 Mrs. F. B. Patterson Is at the Birming- ham infirmary, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis Monday night. Miss Pearl Thackston of Greenville, s. C., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. F. Justus, in West End.
 MT. F. w. Oliver Is at home after an ex- tended business trip to points in Georgia and Florida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
ORHEUM BOX PARTY
 FOR VISITOR

In honor of Miss Ruth Averett of Greensboro. who Is the charming guest of Miss Anna Barber, Miss Roberta Will son entertained Tuesday afternoon with a box party at the Orpheum. Those oc- cupying the box were Miss Esther Roeth- enburg of Greensboro, Miss Helen Ed wards, Miss Edna Allison, Miss Vera Brent, Mrs. Elmer Heinze, Miss Anna Barber, Miss Ruth Averett, and Miss Roberta Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
PERTAINS EMBERS

4. P. c. club were
 yesterday after
 Allison as hostess twenty-first street. hr club game the h discussing plans Entertainments to be organization in the refreshments were the meeting.
 Miss Alice Jones, hiss Mary Sibley. D, Mis- Orline Bar eClary, Miss Anita ret Jemison, Miss Miss Elizabeth Wy Munger, Miss Bessie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
ENJOYED

Lble courtesy compliment
 Martin Green of Holly he guest of Miss Margaret
 picnic party at Bayview kg. Dancing and a picnic lures of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
MISS LIVINGSTON HOSTESS
 IN EAST BIRMINGHAM

Miss Roberta Livingston entertained a few friends at an informal party yes- terday afternoon at her home in East Birmingham for her guest, Miss Eadris Dale of Eldarado, Ark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Needs a Stove

''I have read of so many who were helped through your Corner that ven- ture To take the liberty of asking grea favor I have to cook on charcoal fur mace. I am unable to buy stove. As I have 2-year-old baby. I am in constant fear lest he get burned Should any one have an old wood stove not in use an,l which she did not use I could send for it. My husband is out of work. F. J.'
 If you have read of many helps VIC have had the privilege of giving through the Corner it is largely by the aid of your neighbors and townspeople that this has come about. Your proposal that vtut husband should call for the old stove shows that you share our confidence in them. The mothers address is in our hands.
 Treatment for a Birthmark
 Do you know of any treatment for a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
HEARTBREAkE FRS CLUB
 WITH MIR. CHANTZ

The regular weekly meeting of the Heart Breakers club took place last evening With MT. Mitchell Chantz as host at his home in 1nglenook. Fifteen guests were included and rock was the game played
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
LAVENDER HOSTESS
 ED-THE-DAY PARTY

|menting Mrs. Fred Basenberg of
 Mrs. w. A. Lavender entertained friends at spend-the-day party hy at her home in Inglenook. 5 present were: Mrs. R. A. Hur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
INT VISITORS

hnith will be hostess at a
 ursday afternoon at her |nont Heights. compliment }, Mrs. Sidney Williamson Williamson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
l1ISS PORTER HONOREE
 AT BOX PARTY

Mrs. F. l.. Williams entertained party Of friends at box party at the Orpheum yesterday afternoon. complimenting Miss Geraldine Porter of Pulaski, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
lDoLrrsf1ArrrY.Sa PHILOSOPHY

Ole Miss, I sho' does wisht I wuz ovah on de other side endurin' uv desc heah War times, so l could heah dem French PHEASANTS CT singin' de MAYONNAISE. Yassum!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
GOSSIP OF
 EREST TO SOCIETY
x Weeds Dr. Torrance Miss Reynolds h-Miss Allison Is Club Hostess hpliment Visitors-Ot Events of
 day-Society Personals

ley, Mrs. J. c. Gage, Mrs. M. A vicks. Mrs. Ada Collier, Mrs. J. A. Wall, Mrs. Basenberg and Mrs. Lavender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

among the last consignments that have come to this country
 twill the scarcity of laces affect the styles of gowns?' I asked.
 ITO a certain extent" said MT. Levy. ]. .'.Naturally with no laces being made, the contourieres will have to substitute something for this effective trimming. [ think on the whole 1t will put Americans on their metal, though, and make them originate styles and not depend upon the Parisians and Vieneese artists for fash ions. The dye works at Patterson, N. J., are closing down on account of not be- ing able to get the proper dyes rom abroad, and that is another thing that will be a great drawback. l think the main effect will be on spring purchases. and not fall and winter stuff as most of the merchants had bought before the war was declared"
 MIR. LEO LOEB. AT LOVEMAN, JO-
 SEPH & LOEBS
 When questioned regarding the in- creased cost of laces MT. Loeb said
 "I am in receipt of a letter from my brother. Leopold Loeb. who Is at present in New York buying laces and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Lost In a Fire

'The old piano music offered in the H. H. c. should be more than delighted to own. lost all mine several years ago by fire, and have not been able to get any since. I have some cotton quilt pieces which I will gladly give if you will put me into communication with parties who want them. MRS. J. H, B.
 If you had given US the initials signed to the offer of old music we could tell you whether or not any Of it is still un- claimed I insert your letter upon the chance that another lot of music-new or old-may be put at our disposal after your wish is known. Patchwork makers will please enable me to comply with the kind request of our member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

S the ed
 the lovely
 llkeFson, to
 was solem-
 o'clock at
 md the ring
 church was
 |v. Willough- decorated
 golden glow bld and white e of nuptia. of> the vows
 charge.
 Mendelssohn's s ,arty entered. } s. McLester. Stubbins and fin a becom- to match, en- listers maid of Eried pink Taft CT brother, MT. l, by whom she Miss Wilkel son lg suit of blue velvet hat to of orchids and y were met at g and his best lg girl who has ance is a prom ter an extended York and other }. Torrance will ghts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
MRS. DAVIDSON ENTERTAlNS
 CHURCH HOME DEPARTMENT

Mrs. Davis Davidson was hostess to the members of the home department of the Wylam Methodist church yesterday aft ernoon
 An enjoyable social during which dainty