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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
GREAT LOVE TRAGEDIES
DON'T THREA TEN SUICIDE!

Harriet Shelley, wife of the unfortu-
nate Percy Bysshe Shelley, had a PEN
ehant for threatening suicide. Upon
every provocation she would make a
new resolve to end it all until her hus-
band gave no attention whatever to
any new outburst. 1t is hardly likely
that Shelley could have found any
woman with whom he could have lived
on thoroughly congenial terms. She was
of too morbid a disposition, and when
she finally carried out her threat and
drowned herself the act so preyed upon
the poets mind that he nearly lost his
reason for fear he had been in some way
responsible for 1t.
When Shelley married Harriet West
brook she was only 16 years of age, and
the poet 49, 1t was Gretna Green
marriage, because the parents of Harriet
had filed serious objection. They lived
together, but short time before there
was serious estrangement. 1t was
generally understood by both the friends
and enemies of the poet that his wife
cared nothing for him
Undoubtedly the domestic troubles in
the Shelley family were as much the
fault of the poet as his young wife.
There is no doubt that Harriet made an
attempt to be a good wife. but her
efforts at housekeeping We're a miser-
able failure. But he, who would not hesi-
tate to make his dinner off a loaf of
bread in the street, was not troubled Sc
riously by that. Harriet was a great
reader, and frequently read aloud to
Shelley. He would invariably go to
sleep in the midst of the reading and
then Mrs. Shelley would call him an
inattentive wretch.
After a year a daughter was born to
the Shelleys. This might have mended
matters. but is is said that Harriet lost
her intellectual interests and became
very fond of dress. Professor Dowden
suggests that motherhood produced a
natural change and development in Har-
riets character which dismayed Shelley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MRS. SAWYER ENTERTAINS
PHILATHEA CLASS

Mrs. A. II. Sawyer, entertained the
members of the Philathea class of the
Wylam Baptist church Wednesday
evening.
Delicious refreshments We're served
at the close of the evening, and the
following officers were elected:
President, Miss Lucy Freeman; vice
president, Miss Louise Askew; secre-
tary, Miss May Boulew; treasurer, Miss
Iona Boulew; assistant treasurer, Miss
Hazel Gibson.
The guests included Miss Lucy Free
man, Miss Hazel Gibson, Miss Clara
Gibson. Miss Willie Wallace, Miss Julia
Eubank, Miss Dora Pittman, Miss Car
RE Thomas, Miss Iona Boulew, Miss
May Boulew, Miss Ruby Nelson, Miss
Sara Young, Miss Louise Askew, Mr.
Hugh Freeman, Mr.. Emmett Eubank
Mr.. Andrew Eubank, Mr.. John Young
Mr.. Arthur Boulew, Mr.. Alfred Ether
idge, Mr.. Charles Guthrie, Mr. Earl
Jackson, Mr.. Ed jackson and Mr.. Nell
son.
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The poet was so peculiarly constituted
that he was not contented with placid
affection from his wife. She must feel
like him and think like him; kinde when
he kindled and hate when he hated.
When Harriet began to think more of
the baby clothes and her own clothes
and less of Shelley's poetry, he took this
to mean a coldness and a waning love.
In the midst of his dissatisfaction with
the conduct of his wife, Shelley had
the misfortune to meet Mary Wollstone-
craft Goodwin. Although she was less
beautiful than was Harriet, yet she had
an understanding far beyond the wife's
Shelley may have tried not to fail in
love with Mary, but he could not re-
sist the temptations She pitied Shelley
on account of his unhappness and he
confided his troubles to her.
When this new passion came into
Shelley's life he said to ihs friend Pea
cock: Every one who knows me must
know that the partner Of my life should
be one who can feel poetry and under
stand philosophy. Harriet is a noble
ANIMAL but she can do neither
Shelley finally picked up courage to
confess to Harriet his attachments for
Mary, and he asked to be released
through a legal separation. Harriet inn
mediately tainted and she was i'll for
a long time. Shelley was kind to her
by her bedside. But she had lost his
love and Mary had won 1t. and, al
though Mary's father was opposed to
the poets attentions, they managed to
meet frequently, and finally eloped.
During the lifetime of Harriet her hus-
band and Mary lived together, and when
she drowned herself they were married,
and the one son they had succeeded to
his fathers title and became Sir Percy
Shelley. Mary and the poet went to
Italy to live and there Joined the lit
erary colony, leading lights of which
We're Byron, Leigh Hunt, Trelawny and
Williams. In May, 1922, Shelley and his
friends went to live at Casa Magni. and
in July, while the poet was sailing his
boat, the don Juan. from Leghorn to
Lerici, he was caught in sudden tenn
pest and drowned. His body which was
discovered a week later, was cremated
and his ashes were buried in the Protes-
tant cemetery at Rome.
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Edwards. Miss Beatrice Burns, Miss
Hazel Doerr, Miss Kathleen McCarty,
Miss Roberta Wilson, Miss Mary Claire
Norwood, Miss Marie Papot, Miss Pau
line Thomas, Miss Carrie Papot, Mrs, Ell
mer Heinz, Mrs Herbert Norwood, Miss
Vera Brent, Mr. Lester Shannon, Mr..
Mark Cruinkshank, Mr. j. b. Gilbert,
Mr.. Frank Hayes, Mr.. Mac Smith, Mr..
Christian, Mr.. Ernest, Lovelady, Mr.
Deedmere, Mr. Charles Lloyd Mr. Eric
Gilbert, Mr.. John Williamson, DR.. r. q.
McGahey, Mr.. Cox, Mr. John kindall,
Mr. Roy Mountcastle, Mr. Frank Papot,
Mr. Hubert Norwood, Mr.. Elmer Heinz
and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MRS. SEARSON ENTERTAINS
ALTAR SOCIETY

| The ladies of the Altar society were
delightfully."- entertained Tuesday even
ing at Pratt City by Mrs. Robert Scar
son, assisted by Mrs. Hugh Lynch
Mrs. Mike Shebelein, Mrs. Hugh
O'Brien, Miss Loretta Travis, Miss Mar
gearet Hannigan and Miss Kate Han
nigan.
Music for the affair was furnished by
Mr. Ross Strickland, Mr.. w. p. Flow
ers and Mrs. w. G. Cox.
Hot chocolate and cakes were served
during the evening.
Those present We're Miss Theresa
O'Hars, Miss Ellen OHara, Miss Ger
trude Sullivan, Miss May Sullivan, Miss
Kate McArdle, Miss Mamie Snow, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MEETING OF YOUNG
PEOPLES AUXILIARY

The Young Peoples auxiliary met
Wednesday evening at the Wylam Meth
odist church and the following pro-
gramme, under the leadership of Mr..
Alfred Eubank, was rendered:
Scripture reading, a paper on "Pauls
Missionary Journey to Rome, by Miss
Claudia May Lambert. Male quartet by
Mr.. A. Eubank, Mr.. Curtis Moore, Mr.
George Guthrie and Mr. Erskine LAM
-rt. Instrumental solo, by Mrs. j. f.
Nolan. Reading, AT the Portal by
Miss Lydia Paw 1.-THE Woman Who
Gave Herself" by Miss May MoXley.
Mission Work In China" Miss Sara
May Jordan. Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
LADY MACCABEES
MEET IN WYLAM

The Lady Maccahees of the World met
at the Wylam hall Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The officers of hive No IA of
Ensley and hive No. u of Wylam were
publicly installed by Lady State Com
mander Miss Ella Marks. The Wylam Of
fcers are as follows: Commander of Wy
lam hive, Mrs Mary jenkins; lieutenant
commander Mrs Mary McBee; past lady
commander, Mrs. Meyers; chaplain, Mrs.
Loretta FORMER; record keeper, Mrs.
Alice Reeves; finance auditor, Mrs. Mary
Holtz; lady at arms. Mrs. Beatrice Davis;
sergeant Mrs. Ellen Stewart; sentinel,
Miss Gussie Gardner; picket Mrs Tennie
Leveek; captain, Miss Lucy Freeman; Of
fetal prompter, Mrs Mckenzie; musician,
Mrs. Mary Nolan.
After the musical programme was rem
dered excellent talks were made by Mr.. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
ENSLEY HIGH SCHOOL
CLUB HOLDS MEETING

The regular business meeting of the
Lyric club of the Ensley High school
was held Tuesday afternoon and the
following officers We're elected for the
new term: President. Mr. David Gingery
vice president, Mr.. Eugene Freeman;
secretary. Miss Louise Mathews; treas
urer, Miss Nettie Davis librarian, Miss
Margaret Suppler; chairman of member
ship committee Mr.. Edwin Cook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MRS. PHILLIPS HOSTESS
FORTY-TWO CHR

The members of the Ensley Highland
forty-two club met with Mrs. W. Fran
ces Phillips Wednesday afternoon.
following the game a delicious ice
course was served to the guests, in
cluding Mrs. A. II. Rogers. Mrs. Clar-
ence Keenan,, Mrs. w. G. Carr, Mrs
w. ]. Burgin, Miss Ola Scott, Miss
Gladys Probst, Miss Mary Gum, Miss
Pauline Phillips. Mrs. Fred Malloch, Mrs.
t. c. Mitchell Mrs. r. l.. Hassler Mrs.
b. f. Ray Mrs. ]. 7. Kent, Mrs. T. H..
Mann, Mrs. Fletcher Swami Mrs. r. Fl.
Kelley Mrs. Roy Dimmitt. Mrs. Claude
Baxley, Mrs. w. r. Phillips
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
KATHERINE X DRENNEN GIVES
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Katherin, the little daughter of Mrs
Joe Drennen. entertained number OF
her little friends at her home in Avon
dale Wednesday afternoon in honor of
her fifth birthday
Isabel Wilson, Camille Schwine. Alice
Gotten and Mildred Bragg assisted the
hostess in receiving her guests.
Tne dining room was prettily decorated
where Mabel Gotten, Katherine Brown
and Alice Smith assisted. Little Eliza
beth Hdndley poured punch The birth
day cdke with five tiny candles was
used a centerpiece for the table. Pink
AMI white ices and cakes were served to
the guests.
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Loretta Travis, Miss Margaret Han
nigan, Miss Mildred Fox, Miss Kate
Hannigan, Miss Lizzie Grady. Miss
Bridget Hannigan, Miss Rose Hann.-
gan, Miss Cecilia Hannigan, Mr.. w O.
Cox, Mr.. VIII Travis, Mr.. John o Hara'
Mr.. Bert MCGOWAN, Mr.. John Sullivan,
Mr. w. p. Flowers, Mr.. James valley
Mr.. Lee Mcclellan, Mr. Clyde Ray, Mr.
Fred McGlothen, Mr.. John Outlaw, Mr..
w. J. Harkins. Mr.. Hugh Valley, Mr.
and Mrs. A. e. Meehls, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dorthe, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
O'Hara, Mrs. Hugh Lynch, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rolf Strickland. Mrs. Hugh O'Brien,
Mr.. Fenton Burns, Mrs. Jim Burdis,
Mrs. Thomas Mcclure and Mrs Mike
Shebelein
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MRS. HINES TO ENTERTAIN
FORTY-TWO CLUB

Mrs. Rufus Hines was hostess to the
Wednesday Afternoon Forty-two club
yesterday at her home in West End.
Flowers and ferns made the house
attractive for the guests, and a salad
course was served at the end of the
game.
The guests were Mrs. ]. w. Davis.
Mrs w. j. Jordan. Mrs. Mayer Brown.
Mrs Cox, Mrs. f. Healy, Mrs. Lacy,
Mrs H. Swint. Mrs. Robert l.. Drake,
Mrs. j. w. Brown. Mrs. F. Sewers,
Mrs Warren Hill, Mrs. S. F. Williams,
Mrs. d. f. Davies, Mrs. Hobart Haw-
kins Mrs G. O. Taft and Mrs. r.. N
Bozeman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
SOUTHERN BAPTIST
SILVER TEA

A silver tea will be given this aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs Ernest Nc
Iver 1911 Seventeenth street, south, by
the ladies' of the Southside Baptist
church. The hour is to s. Tea will
be poured by Mrs. C. j. Sharp, Mrs
Richard Johnston and Mrs. Allen Dur
ham. A musical programme will be pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MARY AND LUCILLE COBB
JOINT CLUB HOSTESSES

The J. c. w. club of little girls, met
Tuesday afternoon with Mary Cobb
and Lucille Cobb as joint hostesses at
their home in West End.
Games were played and refreshments
were served to the following: Mary
Clark, Edith Bronall, Alice Wilson,
Dorothy Gwin, Willie May Lowe, Susie
Reid Morton, Ireane Good, Mary Cobb
and Lucille Cobb.
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where Miss Hall will enter Judson coll
lege.
Mr.. Jacob Martin is i'll at his home in
Woodlawn.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Greer, who has been the
guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. w. f.
Flynn, in Pratt City, has returned to her,
home in Holt.
Miss Annie DeBardeleben is ill at her
home in Pratt City.
Mrs. NJ Warden has returned from a
visit to friends in New York.
Mr.. Charlie Meclusky of St. Louis il
visiting his sister, Mrs. w. l.. Brewster.
in Wylam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Poe of Flat Top are
the guests of friends in Wylam.
Mrs w. A. Abercromble has as her
guest her mother, Mrs E. B. Nelson, Of
Empire
Mrs. Hattie Darrow, who has been i'll,
has gone to visit her granddaughter, Mrs.
J. W. Plant, in Columbus, Ga.
Mrs. W. Bush of West End is Ill as
the South Highland infirmary.
The Rev. W. B. Holmes of the Vine
Street Presbyterian church in West End
left today for Lafayette to assist in re-
vival Mr.. Holmes will be away about
10 days
Mrs Mercer Broach of Athens. Ga.
is the guest of Mrs. Joe Wynn and
Mrs. p II. Lea at 1o7 Grady street.
West End.
Mrs. Won Male of The Hague is expect
her brother, Mr.. Louis Gelders. She was
formerly Miss Bertha Gelders, cultured,
charming Birmingham woman. whoml
many friends will delight to meet again.
meth Underwood will go to Coden for .
stay of 10 days or two weeks.
visit Mrs. Sam Hobbs (Sara Ellen
Greene).
Miss Martha Dabney, who has been Wis
iting Miss Lee Marks in Montgomery, has
returned home.
Mrs. Howard Turner of Huntsville is the
guest of Mrs. Benjamin Grggsby Cope
land
terday for New York, whence they plan
to sail Sunday for stay of six months
abroad.
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MRS. w. H. SADLER, JR.
GIVES A BOX PARTY

Mrs. William III. Sadler, Jr., enter
tanned yesterday afternoon at the Lyric
in compliment to Miss Lucille Robin
son of Memphis. including in the party
asked to witness the production, Mrs
Charles Estes, Mrs. Henry Hiden, Jr.,
Mrs Ernest LeMay and Miss Lucille
Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
COLEMAN-GUNTER
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Announcement was made in the Sunday
issue of the Columbus, Miss, Dispatch
of the approaching marriage of Miss
Frances Blanche Gunter and Dr. Cleve-
land Coleman of Ishkadoo Mines. The
wedding will occur at the residence OF
the bride parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam C. Gunter, the morning of Febru-
ary at II o'clock DIR. Coleman has
a number of friends in this city
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MRS. WHITE DINNER
HOSTESS IN WYLAM

Mrs. r. Il. White entertained at din
ner Tuesday evening at her home in
Wylam.
Those enjoying this hospitality were
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oxley. Mr. and
Mrs. Tom Poe, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee White,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Ware, Mr.. and Mrs
NJ Harwell Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Smith
Mrs. Roy Golston, Mrs. Mary Smythe
and Miss Annie White.
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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
CROCHET CLUB MEETS

The members of the Wednesday Aft
ernoon Crochet club met with Miss Anna
Watt at her home in Woodlawn.
Those present were Mrs w. A. Moss,
Mrs. Edward Gregory, Mrs. Daniel Knoll
Mrs. W. w. Worrell, Mrs. r. A. Ware,
Mrs. Irene Denny, Mrs A. c. Jernigan,
Mrs. n. II. Holland. Mrs. M. w. Proc
tor, Mrs. II. d. Kennedy, Mrs. Lucy
Bell Miss Anna Watt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MIR. LAKE DINNER
FOR MISS EWING

| Mr.. E. H. Lake was host at dinner at
the Hotel Hillman Wednesday evening.
complimenting Miss Lebie Ewing of
Atlanta, who is the attractive guest
of Miss Eva May Morgan.
The guests included Miss Sarah
Hodges, Miss Lebie Ewing Miss Eva
May Morgan, Mr.. Neil Mcpherson, Mr..
Lew Moody and Mr.. e. IL. Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
THETA ALPHA BETA CLUB
DANCE WEDNESDAY EVENING

The Theta Alpha Beta club entertained
at a dance at the home of Miss Vera
Brent in West End.
The entire lower floor was thrown to-
gether and prettilyl decorated with sweet
peas for the dancers Punch. sandwiches
and coffee were served during the even
ing.
Those participating were Miss L iois
Wilson, Miss Mildred Worrell, Miss ILLAen
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Society
CONTINUED from Page six)

in the weekly luncheon yesterday at the
club. Among those at the smaller ta-
bles were Mrs. Robert Baugh, who
asked Mrs. b. g. Copeland, Mrs Howard
Turner and Miss Pittman to be her
guests, Mrs J. d. Kirkpatrick and Mrs.
Samuel Rand, who came in from the
golf links to luncheon, Mrs b. l.. Wy
man, Mrs. John f. Fletcher, Mrs. Otto
Marx, Mrs Henry Chsolm and Others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
DEMONSTRATION OF
GYMNASIUM WORK Y. w. A.

A demonstration and exhibition of the
gymnasium work of the Young Women s
Christian association will be presented
this evening at 1880 O'Clock at the as
sociation. The gymnasium department
enters upon a new term February 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MISS M'COY TO
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

Miss Stella Mccoy will entertain a
number of friends Friday evening at
her home in Wylam in honor of her four
teenth birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
MRS. OSMENT CLUB
HOSTESS TODAY

Mrs. II. p. Osment will be hostess to
the members of the Thursday Afternoon
Social club today at her home in West
End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

l. Lee, state commander of Iowa and
Nebraska, and Mr.. f. o. Croy, state COM
mander of Alabama.
Delightful refreshments were served and
a happy social hour spent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Woodlawn Womans Christian Tenn
perance union will meet Friday after
noon at 2:30 at the Fifty-siXth Street
Baptist church.
The Woodlawn School Improvement as
sociation will meet Friday afternoon at
2:3O An mothers are asked to be pres
ent.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Vine Street Presbyterian church will give
a social Monday evening at the home of
Miss Margaret Walker in West End.
The Baptist Young Peoples union of the
West End Baptist church will give a
tacky party Friday evening at the home
of Miss Mamie Lee Bowen in West End.
The Domestic Art club of Wylam will
not meet this week as was announced.
The School Improvement association is
to give baby opera Tuesday, February 3,
at the Pratt City hall.
The oui yive club meets Friday with
Mrs E. T. Glass.
Mrs M. NJ. Howard, 1881 North Twenty
fourth street, will be hostess tomorrow
for the Fenelon club.
NOTES
Mr.. and Mrs. Cell South and Mr. Lyon
Smith of Avondale are the guests OF
friends in Berry.
Mrs w. B. Brooks and daughter, Mill
dred, are visiting friends in Mariana,
Fla.
Mrs Carl Self of Avondale is visiting
in Columbus, Miss.
Miss Sallie Moreland of Gadsden is the
guest of Mrs. J. c. Moreland
Mr.. John Ellis of Springville is the
guest of his brother, DR.. Curry Ellis.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graham, who
have been living in Wylam, have moved
to Eusley.
Mr.. Z. w Young of Tuscaloosa is Wis
iting friends in Ensley.
Mrs. Ben Beard of Orville is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Lucy ]. Beard, in Wood
lawn.
Mr.. Charles Hall and daughter Miss La
Treive Hall, will leave today for Marion,
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SATURDAY-DONT BANK TOO MUCH ON WIDOWS

sented by Mrs. Norman Orcutt, with
Mrs Laura J. Davids as accompanist.
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The condition of William Teal of Clio,
one of the more seriously injured in the
wreck on the Central of Georgia rail-
road November 13, will not be able to run
for reelection to the board of revenue as
was his intention. He was only able to
attend the meeting of the board several
days ago, after being almost bedfast for
two months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

Miss Annie DeBardeleben is ill at her
home in Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

Mrs. j. M. Greer, who has been tn
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. +
Flynn, in Pratt City, has returned to he
home in Holt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29
HOOVER & MILLER
ELECTRIC co.
Phone 6626-M
222 n. I'D Street

Phone 6626-M 222 n, 22d Street
We RcwiDd Armafures, StatOrs and Ro-
tors; We Rebuild Motors and Dynamos;
All Work Guaranteed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

Mrs. NJ. Warden has returned from a
visit TO friends in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

W. f. Rose of this city, member of the
board of registrars of Barbour county, mar
rowly escaped serious injury today, when
he was almost run down by an automo-
bile He was coming from behind a wagon
and stepped directly in the path of the
machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

j. W. Weston, well known farmer of
Louisville has announced himself a cam
didate for the board of revenue of Bar
bour county from the county at large,
subject to the action of the county prt-
mary.
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Mr.. Charlie Meclusky of St. Louis 1,
visiting his sister, Mrs. w. l.. Brewster
in Wylam.
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IMPROVEMENTS At
CLAYTON UNDER WAY
Sewer System Will Shortly
Be Completed
NEW LIGHT PLANT
J. w. Weston Candidate for Board of
Reyenue-Conferenc of Stewards
of Eufaula District Held-To
Withdraw From Race

Eufaula January 2S.-(Special) )-Much
civic improvement is being accomplished
sewer system, representing an investment
of about $4,000 on the part of the town,
and the property owners, will be COM
pleted. Current from the rebuilt munic-
ipal light and power plant will be sup
piled within the next few days. Clayton
has been without electric light since early
in the fall, when the town plant was de-
stroyed by fire. The building was recon-
structed at once, but the unusual delay
was occasioned by the manufacturers fail
ing to ship the new machinery for the
plant. A new newspaper has also been
established at the county seat-the Bar
bour County Banner-appearng weekly.
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A conference of the stewards of the
Eufaula Methodist district was held today
with the Rev. w. p Hurt, d. D., presid-
ing elder of the Eufaula district, at which
much work for the ensuing year was
planned. especially as regards the up
building of the individual churches be-
longing to the district.
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where Miss Hall will enter Judson coll
lege.
Mr.. Jacob Martin is i'll at his home in
Woodlawn.
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The Woodlawn Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union will meet Friday after
noon at 2:90 at the Fifty-sxth Street
Baptist church.
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Mr. and Mrs. Tom Poe of Flat Top ar
the guests of friends in Wylam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

The Woodlawn School Improvement as
sociation will meet Friday afternoon at
2:30. AN mothers are asked to be pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

Mr.. Charles Hall and daughter Miss La
Treive Hall, will leave today for Marion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-29

Mrs. w. A. Abercrombie has as hei
guest her mother, Mrs. E. B. Nelson, OF
Empire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-16
SHIPPERS LOOK FOR
Big GRAIN EXPORTS
THROUGH THIS PORT
Part of Foreign Contract
for 100000 Bushels of
Wheat Will Go From
Here.

Prospects for active expectation of
brighter tone today with the report that
representatives of foreign countries had
obtained nearly 100000 bushels of wheat,
to be shipped from Philadelphia, New
YORK and Baltimore. There has been
lull In the expectation of wheat mere
during the last few weeks. Regular line
boats took out as much as they could
carry, but very few full cargo vessels
have sailed.
Great Britain, France and Scandinavia
have been the heaviest purchasers of
grain since the war begun, but the orders
were not up to the standard that ex-
porters had expected This is explained
that all of these countries had been sup
piled for Immediate use, but the pro-
longation of hostilities will mean that
none OF the countries will have any future
supply. 10 meet this situation heavy
buying is likely to continue for some
time.
At presentythere is shortage of the
usual worlds surplus available wheat
supply of about 35o,0Oo,OOO bushels. The
abundant crop of this country will make
up about t45,OOo,OoO bushels of this de-
hciency. Next years shortage, on ac
count of the war. will be enormous, and
heavy buying from this country will
take place.
The annual wheat consumption of
france, according to official figures. is
SS,oooOoO bushels. Its crop this year is
estimated at 296.oo0.OO0 bushels. Tho i'm
port requirements for the year are placed
at 100000 bushels, but they are likely
to run double that amount
similar condition exists in the other
countries. with the exception of Great
Britain which has provided for Itself
ahun1antly for immediate use. Millions
OF bushels have been and are being i'm
ported. This supply has been augmented
by the diversion of grain-laden vessels to
british ports with or without the consent
of owners.
scandinavian buyers are preplexed at
the action of Great Britain in holding up
vessels carrying grain destined to Nor
way. Sweden or Denmark. The seizure
OF these vessels has led to difficulties in
obtaining war risk insurance and de.
creases the possible expectations to these