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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
Offers a Truss

T have to offer new truss for some poor, deserving person. who would be glad to be helped by 1t. l wrote you twice per postals. I wore the truss only week. l went through an operation. consequ, ntly by the crush of matter that must go quests for one in yolr Corner l feel sorry that it has to lie around without helping anybody w. IT.
 It Ieed lie around" in uselessness no longer. Your first offer went duly to press. but was crowded out unavoidably b ythe crush of matter that must go in" Readers familiar with the exgencies of newspaper work and the strenuous met hods which must be employed to keep abreast Of the mighty tide of news flood ing the land will De forebearng when their generosity is not immediately made known to the class they would benefit. Be patient with us, and we will publish all
 Trusses are never dead stock" Let us hear when yours has left your keeping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MISS DEvINE HONOREE
 AT INGLENOOk PARTY

Miss Carrie Devine of New Decatur, who is the guest of Miss Winnie Ford and Miss Marian Ford, in Inglenook. was com plimented with a delightfully informal en- tertainment last evening"
 The rooms in which the tables were placed for the game, progressive rock, were prettily decorated with ferns and cut flowers and during the evening an ice course was served to the following guests:
 Miss Ida Farringer, Miss Mamie Far ringer, Miss Annie Huey, Miss Ruth Jones, Miss Rebecca Bazemore, Miss Mae belle Downey Miss Regina Downey, Miss Zoe Downs, Miss Thelma Johnson, Miss Willie Russell Miss Clarke, Miss Clara Leslie, Mrs. Locke Anderson, MT. James Heaton, MT. Hugh Heaton, MT. Henry Keith, MT. Robert Carter. MT. Walter Taylor MT. Nat Bentley, Mr Camp, MT. Hal Lamar, MT. Jack Wishnger. MT John Smith, MT. Wimer Westbrooke, MT. Alton Rockett MT. Will Willard, MT Jake Sawyer and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
NOTES

Cards From Mrs. Ida Adams were re- ceiyed yesterday from Rome where she and a party under her chaperonage were sojourning June 26. Mrs. Adams writes: Rome Is we expected to find it, some what modern in the business portion but eternal in its antiquities. We had audi cree yesterday with the pope The girls are as happy and delighted as can be. We meet everywhere the passengers of the "Canopic." our stamer, among them the Smith party.
 Miss Julia Shacl1alford left yesterday for an extended eastern trip to be absent two months. After visiting New York, Boston, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and other points she will be the guest in Baltimore of Miss Alice Stolenwerck. whose visit here last winter was the inspiration of much social activity m the younger set.
 
 MT. and Mrs. James B. Burgin have remed their little daughter Sarah Eliz- abeth
 Miss Cecile McCrossin is visiting Miss Edith Orr at Mentone. Tenn, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Cla ud Estes.
 Miss Hazel Kytle of TaIadega Springs is the guest of Miss Lucia Cook in East Lake.
 Mrs I. K. sorsby is spending this week. at Cook Springs.
 Miss Tommie Bondurant and Miss Ruth Schimmel are visiting Miss Lillie Mae McCord at Redwood
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph s. Vaughn of Car rollton, Ga, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Ben Arnold in Wylam.
 Mrs Albert Harris left yesterday for stay of several weeks with relatives in Madison, Ky.
 MT. George Adams of Dadevlle is the guest of his sister, Mrs. M. J. Meadows in Wylam.
 Miss Annie Davis has returned from a visit to friends at Cullman.
 Mrs. E.. F. Osborne of Chattanooga is the guest of MT. and Mrs. B. F. McCool in Avondale.
 MT. and Mrs. P. A. Clarke are spending some time in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Hale V. Tarrant and little daugh- ter. Florence Tarrant. expect to leave next week for St. Sinons Island, Ga. where they will be at the New St Simons hotel for the remainder of the summer. Mrs~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
Ole Miss, CT Diplomatic Oman is one dat kin tell er- mother 'oman dat her Petit coat is too long widout mek- in her Mad! YasSum!

unprepared to meet the emergencies that the ringing of the front door bell pre- cedes.
 Same thing holds good when an unex- pected guest happens to drop in for luI cheon dinner.
 It upsets everybody in the house, from the cook to the housewife.
 A morning call from a neighbCr or a dear friend is often fraught with anguish. Now
 Why should this be the case?
 X house kept properly swept and dust ed from day to day, conducted in a husiness-like way by the housewife and run according to q proper schedule, is always ready fer the reception of guests
 N hat though. few sheets of the morn ing paper be scattered in the living room. Or
 The chidrens pla ythings cover the floor or table?
 If the rest of the house is in order, the sensible caller will overlook these small details, knowing that it/is natural for such things to happen.
 These little trifles are not to be wor- ried about.
 1t is the housewife who does not keep up the schedule, or who has none to keep up that goes into a panic every time the door bell rings.
 And
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MRS. ALLEN IS
 LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Mrs. Henry Allen entertained party of friends at 1 o'clock luncheon Thursday al her home in Fairview.
 As the guests entered punch was served from dainty bowl on the porch by Miss Annie Hofer
 A basket of yellow Niles and ferns adorned the center of the prettiy ap- pointed table and the central floral dec ora1ion. tiny yellow ribbon streamers. ran to the place cards. which carried out the same design and color scheme.
 Those enjoying Mrs. Aliens hospitality We're Mrs J. C. Milton. Mrs. l.. M. Brad ley, Mrs. s. D. McClain. Mrs. NJ. A. Jones, Mrs. Will Taylor. Mrs. L. C. Merritt, Mrs. Kyle Lawson. Mrs. J. w. Miller, Mrs. JI F. Acton, Miss Annie Hofer Miss Rosa Lee Baker. Miss Belle Acton, Miss Paupline Jones, Miss Helen Hofer, Miss Maggie Acton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11

T had the opportunity last week to call Upon some friends and take them with me to see Lila N, the child of the Corner. It is indeed a pitiabe case, but the child is blessed in having genuinely good mother and from all appearances the father does all his meager wages will permit and that is little, for a child sit
 uated Lila Is. But she is patient with it all found her, after climbing up- stairs at the rear of corner window, watching people and the traffic of the crowded streets with all the noise that comes to the in busy part of the city. I have some years numbers of a popular family magazine that has been kept for reference. If any one in the Corner will pay expressage they are hers. l have been tearing some linen cloths for bread coverings. hut it may be that Avis Gray could put them to a better use than what l will use them for. Clean white cotton flour sacks, well washed and hemmed. will do as well for that purpose. May the good work of the H. H. c. keep on with success GRACE S."
 The name of our cores pondent and fel- low worker has been so long and pleas antly associated with that of Lila, the child of the Corner" that regular readers will finger lovingly over the new chapter of story which has enlisted the sympa- thies of the family from the first. The account of the childs sufferings and he- roism, her gratitude sor what the Cor ner has been able to do for her and her attachment to the minstering spirit, who may be called her sponsor so far as the family is concerned, make up a story of real life that lacks element of inter est Her sponsor has slletched picture that will touch many mother hearts, of the crippled child seated by the window, seek ing in the sights passing in the crowded streets the pastme healthy girls of her age find in outdoor sports and companion ship of playmates of their own age. The magazines have been given. You have Avis Grays address. It is but fitting that you should be friends and correspondents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MEETING OF ENS-
 LEY HIGHLAND BRIDGE CLUB

The doors of the hospitable and beau uful home of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Kent or Ensley Highlands were thrown open las evening to the members of the Ems ley Highland Bridge club.
 The rooms were beautifully decorated with althea and phlox to develop a color scheme of green and white, which was also used in the score cards and later in a delicious two-course supper
 The prizes were a pretty ivory fan and smoking set these being awarded at the close of thoroughly enjoyable even ing.
 Those present were: MT and Mrs Louie Mckenzie, MT. and Mrs Harry Hillhouse MT and Mrs T. F. Abernathy. Dr. and Mrs. W. w. McTyerre, MT and Mrs. Flaw thoine Hawkins, MT. and Mrs. George A. Miller, MT. and Mrs. w. G. Matthias Mir and Mrs. F. k. Butcher, Mr. and Mrs James F. Armstrong, Mr and Mrs. E. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MONTGOMERY PARTY
 MOTORING IN EAST

Cullman. July 1O.-Fred ]. cramton and wife, little daughter and Mrs. Cramton mother are in Cullman starting on a three-months' au. )mobile tour of the 1crthern and eastern cities. Mir Cramton left Montgomery in the afternoon and spent the night in Birmingham, reaching here noon the next day. The car is equipped for camping, even to the cooking of the meals. Blankets are slowed away for the cooler nights. The party will spend week in Washington, several weeks in New York, and will then visit in the east before returning home.
 Mrs. Claud Kempson was taken to Bir- njngham yesterday Tor the difficult and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
BesSen1er News

Bessemer. July Especial )-Dick Elliott, who was cut in the abdomen and stabbed in the back at Brighton Saturday afternoon as a result of A quarrel in regard to a dog. died to- day at 12:30 o'clock at the Elizabeth Duncan Memorial hospital from the in- Jur1es received. It is alleged that the deceased had a disagreement late Sat urday afternoon with William Cham blee which resulted in MT. Elliott be- ing cut. He was immediately removed to the local hospital where everything medical skill could do was done. but to no avail.
 He was Al years of age and had lived in Brighton about eight months. He was employed at Woodward and is sur vived by his widow. two sons and three daughters. The body will be sent to Columbiana in the morning by Ken- nedy Brothers, where interment will be made.
 Chamblee was taken to Birming ngham this afternoon where he was placed in the county jail. He was given a prelfm- mary hearing today before Justice of the Peace Edmunson on a charge of as- sault and battery with a weapon and he was allowed bond in the amount of 5000. He was immediately rear rested and placed in jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder, which will now be changed to murder.
 Jack Williams, negro. was shot and killed last night at his home at Woodward about l o'clock. it is all legged by Constable Joe Leonard It was stated that MT. Leonard, in com pany with Bunch Walker of Brighton went to Woodward to arrest a negro woman who ran Williams house. The officers followed her to the house and it is alleged that the man refused to let the officers in and they were forced to break in the door.
 It is stated that the negro hit Mr. Walker over the head with a broom handle, Knocking him down and the men engaged in a scuffle. Williams then started at MT. Leonard and Mir Walker said. Look out. Joe, he has my gun"
 MT. Leonard fired at the man, hit ting him five times, three bullets talk ing effect under the right arm, one through the heart and one in the back. After being shot Williams ran about l5 yards from the house. where he fell dead.
 An investigation will be held Mon-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
ITEMS OF INTEREST
 IN SOCIAL WORLD Luncheon Parties and Out ings for Visiting Girls ENENTC nE TuE DAX
EVENTS OF THE DAY
Mrs. Eugene Brown Host 10 House Party and 0thers-Al FrescO Party-Luncheons at Clubs.
 Matters of Moment
By MYRTLE MILES

Miss Frances White, who is A member Of Ora wford Johnson, Jr's house party, was the especial guest at swimming party and dinner dansant given yesterday afternoon at the Roebuek Springs Golf Auto club by Mrs. Eugene Brown.
 After a dip in the lake, the young peo- rle enjoyed a delicious supper and dance, returning by moonlight. In the party were Miss Frances White, Miss Elizabeth Locke, Miss Elizabeth Wyman, Miss Josephine Evans, Miss Allison Of Chattanooga Miss Emily Dixon, MT. Crawford Johnson, Jr.. MT. Atwell Brown Mr. Jack Smith, MT. Sanford Clarke of Louisville. AIr. Henry Fowlkes. Mir Richard Knott of Chicago MT. Ropert Jones and Mr. Carl Llewellyn of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11

q have a textbook on shorthand, such as was used in the high schools last year. l should be glad to give 1t to an energetic girl who would like to study shorthand I would be willing to give such instruc- tons as would ena ble her to enter speed class in the night sen pol next winter.
 MRS. A. H. R.. The textbook is a standard work, and one which is greatly in demand If we may judge from the numerous calls We have had for it from stenographers and stu dents.
 us for the address of her stranger-friend us for the addres sof her stranger-friend who would fain lend her such strong hand ss will send her on her way reJoic- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MISS GLADYS PERRY CONTAMINATED

number of young people to meet at her home In Woodlawn last evening in honor of Miss Gladys Perry Of Florida, a pop ular visiting girl An outing at East Lake park was enjoyed and upon their return ices and cakes were passed.
 Those invited to meet Miss Perry were Miss Miriam Lovelady. Miss Mabel Love lady. Miss Gladys Perry, Miss Lora Faulkner. Miss Molly Barclay. Miss Hat tie Barclay, MT Charlie Byars. MT John Maekey MT. Ted Graham. MT. Moore, Mr Carl Faulkner. Mr Ernest Lovelady, and Mr Harold Harwell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
 ENTERTAINED IN WOODLAWN

The members of Prof. E. s. McGlath- erys Sunday school class entertained last evening in Wocdawn, giving an informal reception at the home of Mrs. l.. A. Christian in honor of the members of her class and thos, belonging to the choir and orchestra of the First Methodist church.
 The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion in which more than POO guests participated and a pretty musical programme was rendered by Mir and Mrs w. N. Sharpe.
 Punch and other light refreshments were enjoyed during the evening.
 Those receiving the guests were: The Rev. and Mrs. w. E. Morris. MT. and Mrs. Taylor Bradley, MT. and Mrs. o. F. Fontaine, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Duke and MT. and Mrs. l.. A. Christian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
M. L. o. w. MUSIC CLUB MEETING

Miss Imogene Murphy entertained the members of the M. l.. O W. Music club yesterday afternoon at her home in Wood lawn,
 The early part of the afternoon was devoted to business and the annual elec- ton of officers was held. after which pretty programme was enjoyed. At the were served.
 The club personnel includes Miss Myrtle Jones. Miss Catherine West. Miss Mildred Rosenberg, Miss Gladys Scholl, Miss Elsie Parson, Miss Mabel Donby. Miss Anna Darby. Miss Frances Stephenson, Miss Annie Lois Mann, Miss Florence Burns, Miss Madeline Steer. Miss Lucille Steer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MRS. HANLIN'S LAWN PARTY IN AVONDALE

Mrs. George lIanlin was hostess at pretty lawn party last evening in Avon dale for the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church and the event was en- joyed by about 75 guests.
 The lawn was lighted with many Jap arese lanterns and pun ehawa served from a flower-banl<ed table by Miss Elizabeth Hanln, Ices and cakes were served dur ing the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
Given to a Needy Mother

rhe gocart l received l gave to Mrs. T., a poor washerwoman, who has three children, one of whom has fits. She was glad to get it. MRS. P.'
 There are excellent reasons why the news that a gocart has gone into home where the baby must lie on the floor all day or he lugged hy the toiling mother whenever she goes out of the house, should please us hugely" So many carts are wanted and so few, by comparison, are in our gift that the tale of the wash erwo oman and her baby embodes an event in the H. H. c. not an every day in- cident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MRS. LEE HOSTESS TO
 SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Mrs. ]. F. Lee was a lovely hostess of last evening compimenting the teachers of the primary department of the Ensley Baptist church.
 A social hour followed the regular pro- gramme and light refreshments were served to the guests, including: Mrs. J. A. Nandiver, Mrs. O. l.. Beavy, Mrs. H. Ii. Huffaker Mrs. C. T. Thoma sson Mrs D. O. Freeman, Miss Sue Strickland and Miss Bertha Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
DETERMINA NATION CLUB
 IN EAST BIRMINGHAM

An enjoyable meeting of the Determina- tion club was held yesterday afternoon in East Birmingham with Mrs. w. G. Armstrong and Mrs. II. T. Williams as joint Eostesses.
 musical and literary programme was followed by salad and ice course the grests being: Mrs. Louis Mum. Mrs. Jack Askew, Mrs. M. Huekabee, Mrs. William Meehan Mrs Albert Bentles, Mrs. A. Girten, Mrs. T. Bellinger, Mrs. W. r. Eastis. Mrs. L. M. Askew, Mrs. W Pardue. Mrs. R. F. Haywood. Mrs. R. H. Sims, Mrs II. T. Williams and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
Offered to Art Student

T have some paints that l should like to give away to one Interested in that sort of work Please give my address to any one who will call for them. I also have to pass on a wood burning outfit, and an outfit for piercing brass. I prefer to give these things to five different persons. l hope to make some one happy.
 FLORENCE A." Art students will make run upon your storehouse of treasures such as you little anticipate It is we'll for us that you do not, for we want every article enumerated. I hold your address, but not for long,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
MRS. ANGUS TAYLOR
 ENTERTAINS FOR GUEST

Mrs. A. M Taylor entertained an attrac- tive luncheon party at the Newspaper club yesterday In honor of Miss Bessie Buder of Colunbus Miss. The table deco rations were shasta daisies, tulle and ferns, with hand-painted place cards for the names and corsage bouquets of shasta daisies. The party included: Miss Bes- sic Buder, Miss Mary Todd. Miss Mar guerite Todd, Miss Frances Williams, Miss Cawl Brown. Miss Valley Young White, Miss Evalina Wilkinson, Miss Orlne Bar rett, Miss Sallie Will Hulsey, Miss Mar suerite Robinson, Miss Maybelle Taylor, Mrs. Angus Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
Postals and Papers

Here l am to bother you again, You sent a woman's name for the box of papers. She is not able to pay the freight, and 1 don't feel that 1 ought to do so, and ask that you give my name to some one r this city. l also nave postals for shut-in. The doll I offered l am sending away today and hope the little girl will love it, as mine did MRS. J. S."
 The dcnor of the boxful of papers will soon find a claimant for them, and the woman be supplied nearer home. We all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
Are You of the Housewife Variety
 Who Fears the Unexpected Guest?
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

Does the ringing of your front door bell make the cold shivers run down your back?
 Do you dread even the coming of the pestman?"
 And
 The vegetable man" and the chicken man."
 Lots of housewives do. you know. They are slaves to fright when the front door bell rings.
 The reason, of course lies in the fact that the average housewife is absolutely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
WEST END PEOPLE HAVE
 OUTING AT WEST LAKE

A merry party of people from West End enjoyed an outing at West Lake last evening. picnic supper, dancing and bathing were features of the evening.
 Those included were MT. and Mrs. c. E. Woodrow, MT and Mrs Llewelyn Sater, Mir. and Mrs F. G. Teague. MT. and Mrs. Frank Stevens, Mir. and Mrs. Harry shaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11

George H. Parker and daughter, Miss Sarah, of Cult m, will accompany them.
 
 Miss Katharine Lyon of Chicago who has been the guest of Mrs. Hale V. Tar rant left Saturday for Boston, where she will visit friends
 Mr. O. H. Allen. who has been visiting relatives in Avondale, has returned to Pinson Tenn.
 MT. Grady Allgood is the guest of friends in Talladega.
 Mr. T. E. Johnston and Miss Pearl Johnston have returned to Amite La. after visiting Mrs. S. E. Coggins in In glenook.
 Miss Alta Lee, who has been the guest of Mrs R. E. Lee, has returned to her fome in Helena.
 MT. Ernest Devne is resting well after an operation for appendicitis at the Nc Adcry intrmsry.
 MT. James Harvey is visiting relatives in Chattanooga.
 Mrs G. S. Bernard of Marrinette Wis, is the guest of Mrs. O. F. Freeman in Woodlawn.
 Mrs. E. A. owens left yesterday for a stay in Hetlin.
 MT. and Mrs. V. H. Vines of Fairview are visiting relatives in Clanton.
 Mrs. S. NJ. Mayo of Atlanta is the guest of Mrs. S. G. McClain
 Mrs. J. F. Edwards and her daughter Miss Jennie Edwards of Pratt City, have gone to Cook Springs
 Mrs. S. Coin. Miss Nellie Coin and Miss Clarice Harrell have returned from a stay at Estelle Springs, Tenn. MT. and Mrs R. w. Brown are at home after a visit to Cook Springs. MT. Lee Blackwelder returned home yesterday from visit to friends at Gun tersville Ala. MT. Dean Blackwelder of West End is visiting in Denver Col a stay of several weeks in Kansas City, ton of the Baptist Young Peoples union
 MT. T. H. Ham is resting well at the Birmingham infirmary after an operation Mrs Robert Hill and two sons are visit ing relatives in Dalton, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-11
BASIL WOODS PARTY
 AT RED MOUNT COTTAGE

Invitations to Red Mount cottage are eagerly sought by the vacation set to whom an outing of the sort enjoyed at the home of MT. and Mrs. Sterling Wood up on Red mountain affords many types of pleasure. Basil Wood was host yes terday afternoon to number of his friends. They enjoyed the tennis court and other games in the evening, the sur roIndings and the frsshing breeze of the late afternoon giving keenest pleasure to the guests.