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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

t thank you for sending me the name of Mrs o. $. J. She sent father an ear trumpet which he is thankful for and he can hear very well now. We thank you for sending such a good angel to us to tighten fathers affliction. Just now l have nothing to offer to the Corner, as We have not much of this worlds goods
 MRS. L.'' Rid your mind of the idea that you are expected to offer the H. H. c. anything in return for the service we have had the privilege of doing for you. Tt is what we are here for.' I wish we had 20 ear trumpets to offer. We have ceaseless calls for them. Is deafness on the in- crease?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
PAULINE WHITED IS
 BIRTHDAY HOSTESS

Mrs. w. T. Whited entertained a num- Der of lttls folks at her home in Wood lawn yesterday afternoon in honor of the 10th birthday of her daughter, Pauline Cummings Whited.
 From the chandelier in the reception hall a large basket of sunfiowers was sus- pended with pink and yellow ribbons, and ticm this dainty favors were drawn by e..c oh guest. Here punch was dispensed by Miss Leila Martin and Miss Sarah
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MISS LATHEM HONOREE
 AT BOX PARTY

MT. Louis Morris entertained a few friends at box party at the Lyric last evening, complimenting Miss Ethel Latin em of Tuscaloosa, who is viisting Miss Myrtis Wright in Woodlawn
 Seated in the box were Miss Ethel Latham, Miss Myrtis Wright, Miss Billie Wylie, MT. and Mrs. c. P. Cooper, Mr. Lewis Morris, MT. Joe Acker, MT. Marion Pointer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MIR. AND MRS. M'GALL HOSTS IN NORWOOD

MT. and Mrs. James l.. Mccall were hosts of Thursday evening, when they en- tertained few friends at an informal dance at their home n Norwood
 The hours were pleasantly spent with dancing and light refreshments by the following guests: Miss Annie Cunning ham, Miss Myrtle Cunningham, Miss ODelle Rogers, Miss Fitts, Miss Smith, Miss Carney. Miss Mallie Smith, Mrs. J. F. Davis, MT. N, G. Cunningham, Mir smith, MT l.. P. Cunningham, Mr Cour- tier, Mir. Williams, MT. Farley MT. Aus tin, Mr.N, F. Davis, Mir Cowels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
WOODLAWN FOLK ATTEND FAMILY REUNION

MT. and Mrs. F.. P. Hale are holding family reunion at their summer home on Shades mountain. Among those invited to attend the house party from Woodlawn are Mrs. M. b. Cross, MT. and Mrs. O. D. Freeman, MT. and Mrs c. F.. Rigg, Mir and Mrs. J. J. Vann MT and Mrs. E. M Bellsnyder, MT, and Mrs. c. M. Cross and Mrs. G. S. Barnard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Baby's Looking Better

Now for the tid bit that leaves a sweet taste in the mouth at the week end:
 Please accept my sincere thanks for the gocart l received from Mrs. c. A. l., It needed little repairing Now it is in perfect condition. The baby is taken out every day. She enjoys it and looks much, better for the outings. I wrote to the mother and told her what I had re- ceived for the baby. She was so overjoyed that she wrote me to thank the donor and the Corner. l thanked Mrs. c. A. L. l hope some day to be able to help some other person. MRS. l.. s.
 We can trust you to carry the wish into practice when the opportunity comes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Pieces for Patchwork

T have bundle of pieces for patch work which I shall be glad to send to somebody in the country or in some out of the way place where it is hard to ob- tain such things Also, l have the head of a sewing machine, single thread. which some woman may have; also some pattern magazines which l want to pass along MRS. C."
 The address of the generous writer is in our hands. Send for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Reading Matter to Give

have many magazines and books. should be glad to give them away. l also have baby clothes patterns l wish to pass along. Has any flower loving mem Der slips of geraniums or begonas she can spare? l should be charmed to get them. MRS. J. w. S."
 Magazines and books and patterns will De applied for in due season. We are grateful Tor all. l commend the request Tor slips roots, and seeds to readers. l hold the writer's address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
EDGEW0OD CLUB HAS
 OUTING AT AYONDALE

The Jolly Girls club of Edgewood en- joyed an outing at Avondale park yes- terday. The club membership includes Miss Glenn Walker, Miss Gladys Walker, Miss Mamie Woodward, Miss Olga Fow- Ter, Miss Nadine Mcbride, Miss Le Dora Riley, Miss Ava Williamson, Miss Jennie Brown, Miss Agnes Williamson, Miss Jeanie Williamson and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MRS. GLENN IS
 ENSLEY HOSTESS

Mrs. Claude Glenn entertained 35 young folks at her home in Ensley Thursday aft ernoon, the occasion being the birthday of her two little daughters Claudia and Mildred Glenn.
 The children romped and played games on the lawn and later the cutting of the large birthday cake delighted them. Tops for the boys and dolls for the girls were given as favors Pink and white ices were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
M. L. O. w. MUSIC
 CLUB MEETING

Miss Myrtle Jones was hostess at her home in Woodlawn yesterday to the mem- bers of the M. l.. O. W. Music club and arrangements were made for a party to be given in the near future.
 An interesting programme was given by Miss Gladys Scholl, Miss Florence Burns, Miss Mildred Basenberg Miss Lucille Speer ana Miss Madeline Speer Light refreshments were enjoyed at the close of the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Offers Silk Pieces

Will you send me Mrs. A. Ms ad- dress, or if she has enough silk pieces. that of some one else who wants them? l had nice letter from Miss M. T. &C., knowledging the embroidery pieces sent her by me. My material may not be ex- tra fine, but some one may be able to work them up into quilts.
 MRS. A. E." The address went to you promptly. If you have pieces left over after supply ing Mrs. A. M. notify us. We have more calls for them than we can handle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
The Doll Has Gone

Please don't send my name to any more persons asking for the doll. It has been given away and 1 am so busy taking care of 4o0 chickens that 1 just cant spare the time to write. 1 wish l had as n1any dolls as l have chicks!
 MRS. J. S." believe you mean what you say, and that you would send the 400 on their way to rejoice as many little hearts. But 1 fear the chicks would suffer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
ROUNTREE- SPENCER
 CARDS ARE ISSUED

The following announcement card is is- sued
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Spencer announce the marriage of their sister, Ruth Hill, to MT. J. R. Rountree, on Tuesday, July 21 1914, Birmingham. Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

illuminated the lawn. Punch was served from fiower-b banked table by Miss Myrtle Lumpkin and Miss Aileen Braggan.
 Upon entering, the guests. 50 in number, were asked to register in the guest book with Miss Myrtle Shaddick and Miss Christine Robbins in charge.
 A delightful musical programme was rendered during the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
POVERTY SOCIAL GIVEN
 BY EPWORTH LEAGUE

A poverty social was given last evening at the home of Miss Beulah Summer by the members of the Epworth league
 Gold and white. the league colors, were used in decorating the rooms on the lower floor of the house and Japanese lanterns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MRS. SAWYER'S LUNCHEON IN EAST BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. Carl Sawyer entertained a few friends at luncheon yesterday at her home ir East Birmingham Tn honor of her guests, Miss Gladys Sawyer and MT. Reginald Sawyer of Rutledge Springs Covers were laid for eight guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

T noticed a letter in your Corner ask ing for some one to teach an invalid how to do raffia work. l am willing to teach what know, if you will send me this cor respondents name.
 KATHERINE E. sMcC.' What initials were signed to the letter? Without that we cannot bring teacher and pupil together Should the would-be learner recognize her request will she send to us for the address of the would- be instructor?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

ham, MT. William Badham, NIr. Ward Fitzpatrick, MT. Fred Calder MT William Kettig, Jr, MT. Alex Cecil, MT. Will kennon Mir. William Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MRS. M'WILLIAMS HOSTESS
 AT CHURCH SOCIAL

The members of the B. Y. P. U. of the Ersley Baptist church gave an enjoy able entertainment last evening at the home of Mrs J. w. McWilliams. About 50 guests were invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

everyday woman doesn't study. We set new gown, always trying to plan It so 1t will show our face to the best advantage, while the ching we ought to oo Is to forget the face we are used to wearing and make it over to suit any dress we happen to don.'' You really think that can be done? asked Miss Petuna, interestedly.
 T know it positively. peradventure. without doubt" said Peggy, with com vietlon- Haven't you seen your own townswomen in tableaux-dozens of diff ferent poses, and did they look like them selves when you met them in the street? Why, I've seen some of the-women right here in this town posed by an artist ii tableaux and they looked for all the world like some beautiful old English print-charming women done by Romney Reynolds or Lawrence .'
 You know when I've attended an af- fair of that kind, she went on, i've just sat and wondered why more women of this day do not select some charming type, immortalized in picture. and make their faces over in it's mage
 But think how old-fashioned their cos tuning would have to be- suggested Mss Petunia.
 "Oh that would have to be modified to be surs," said Peggy though she had studied the entire situation. The period they explained would naturally be over- uidWn III d palhtlnR, ana they WOulc nave to modernze it., but with all the pie tIresque possibilities of a century in- volved, it seems to me that it might be beautifully done.
 Well your friend Anne Oldheld evil dently is a girl after your own heart. tsen, since she is adapting the French styles and you say 10 a certain extent that you can even recognize them in the decoration of her boudoir as well as her clothes Miss Petun'a suggested Per haps shell do some of your favorites after she gets tired of her French fashion cuts
 But that's just it. retorted Peggy. 'She won't get tired. All of us can't be artists making pictures on 10-league canvass, but I honestly believe that any woman. moderately yodng and attractive, with the ordinary eyes and nose and mouth, can make herself look like any picture she wants to resemble
 It's worth trying al ieastr Miss Pe- tunia said, apparently convinced. '1u fact, Tennyson might be paraphlased and in- stead of his
 I'm a part of all have met"
 Put it this way:l
 I'm something like every picture 1 lock att!
 You are poSing fun at me" Peggy said knowingly, but l don't care. I'm neally in earnest. l firmly believe that we get to look like what we. look at That's true for I've made study of it'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
Instruction in Raffia Work

ture appended to the letter. and, when you can, send the clipping containing it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25
MUSICAL PROGRAMME
 AT THE SOUTHERN CLUB

Today during the luncheon hours iron i2:30 to. 2:30 o'clock, the Southern clut orchestra under the direction of William Nappi will present the following pro gramme:
 March, My Croony Melody"
 Selection, ''The Ameer."
 Waltz, "Cecile'
 Overture, "Maritana' Gavotte, "The Glow Worm" Selection, "The Fortune Teller" Waltz, Congratulations
 March, You're Here and I'm Here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

garet lsbell, Myrtle Carter and guest, Leone krauss of Birmingham Messrs. Sidney Gross, J. Stephenson, Jack Beas- ley, Fred Whittimore and Hubert Kicker son, notes the Nashville Banner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-25

MT. and Mrs. R. E. Osborne have re- turned from motor trip through Geor- gla, and have as their guests MT. and Mrs. Ralston Osborne and little son of Pitts. Ga.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15

Rubber Stamps S Se%bering Badges Es:
chimes, Notary Seals, Etc Pacific Coast Stamp
| Works. III Cherry ST., seattle, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15
Big Shoe Company's Search for
Martha WashingtOn's Defendants.

The f. Mayer Boot & Shoe company
of Milwaukee, manufacturers of the
famous Martha Washington Comfort
Shoes, recently conceived the idea OF
sending souvenir to all of the de-
scendants of Martha Washington as a
fitting token of esteem to the "Moth-
er of our country" after whom their
wonderful comfort shoe is named.
i; When they set about to carry out
this seemingly simple matter. some
thing interesting happened. Thou
sands upon thousands of people claim
ed kinship to the illustrious Martha
to such an alarming extent that the
project was given up.
This famous lady was blessed with
two children, a daughter and son,
by a former marriage, John Park
Curtis. The latter married early in
life and had several children, among
them Nellie, who was married to
George Washington nephew, La W
renee Lewis.
Now Lewis is something Of COM
mon name, and the f. Mayer Boot
& Shoe Company decided to start by
investigating the Lewis's. intending
to follow this up with the Dandridge's
ana Cn0 GURUS 8, the IOrmer DoluR
Mrs. Washington maiden name and
the latter her first husbands name.
But they never got further than the
Lewis's. From few agents selected
to make the initial test, the reports
came in that nearly every Lewis ap
preached claimed direct or collateral
descent from the good Martha.
SO the plan was abandoned and the
big Mayer shoe company will have to
content itself with the idea that the
whole world is one big family and
keep it's factory running to the limit
supplying the good housewives of the
present day with the greatest comfort
shoe the world has ever known, the
Martha Washington Comfort Shoe.
The F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Com
pany, which has one of the largest
shoe manufacturing establishments
in the entire west, makes complete
line of shoes for men, women and
children including the we'll and fav-
oraDly known "Honorbilt" Shoes and
the specially constructed wet weather
shoe sold under the name ''Drysox.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15

r CRANBERRY PLANTS for sale. Can fur
II nish several thousand if desired, $25 per
thousand. C. s. Toilette, R. F. D. q Kent,
Wash. 7-2tc
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15
che Rome.

mostly plain, but some with a hair
line stripe that are like shadows.
The borders are gay with color.
Flowers of all kinds are used. The
strip is plain where it joins on the
ceiling and the lower part cut out
around the edge of the flowers. One
cannot describe the beauty of these
new papers. These are for living
a little different, on the same order,
however. If one cares to have
colonial effect they can get dainty,
lowered paper for bed rooms in any
color or tint. Hit and miss rag rugs
in color to match, makes charming,
sensible bed rooms.
In regard to cleaning wall paper,
there are several methods employed.
One should always keep a cotton fan
mel bag with draw string in the top
to put over the broom to wipe down
the walls. This should be done often
from the time the paper is put on the
walls If one wants it to look fresh
long time. After wiping the walls,
go over them again with soft cloth.
One OF the best cleansing agents is
stale bread. Cut In pieces conven-
lent to handle, then rub with a down
ward stroke. AS fast as the piece be-
comes soiled cut off with sharp
knife. Some women use piece of
very stiff dough made of -four and
water. Use as an eraser with down
ward stroke, cut off as it becomes
dirty. Be sure to wipe walls again
as there will be little crumbs left to
harbor bacteria. Grease spots can be
taken out with blotting paper and a
hot iron.
Vanished paper can be washed IL
good soap suds is used and washing
only little spot at a time, wiping
dry at once.
1t is always best to remove all old
paper before putting on new, so there
will be no disease germs. Ii the wall
is in such a condition that it can't
be removed, they should be wiped
down with a weak solution of carbOlic
acid first and allowed to dry. A lit
tie of the acid should also be put in
the paste. Carbolio acid is poison
and if the tiniest bit is dropped on
the flesh it will cause painful burn.
SO care must be taken while using it.
The unpleasant odor will soon evapO.
rate SO one need not mind using it in
a weak solution.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15
FARMS WANTED.

EARMS WANTED. We have direct buyers.
Don't pay commissions. Write describing
property, naming lowest price. We help buyers
locate desirable property Free. American In
vestment Association 81 Palace Bldg, Mime
apOlis Mimi
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15

D EGISTERED Berkshire pigs. $1,000 each at
N weaving time. w. d. Good, Mt Vernon,
Wash, l-tf
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15

LOR SALE - Three year old A. R. o. bull
L Meldeta Rascal Mercedes No. 84554, guaran-
teed every way. Also twenty good dairy cattle
about one half of them 5Holsteins. Allison
Hansen Clifton WASH 7-6tc
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15
FOR SALE-LANDS

~ ACRES best valley bottom land, part
~ cleared and in garden. On railroad, county
road and near school and post office; one half
mile from navigable water; nice creek. Terms,
$500 down, balance long time at per cent.
Price So, 800. Address, j. A. Shade, Fairmount,
Wash. slip
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15
FOR RENT-LANDS

CACRIFICE SALE-Five acres near Cow Lake,
~ $500. FOR RENT-Five acres one mile from
Kent, well improved, 500. Kent Trading Co.,
inquire M II. Ryerson 7.2t
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15
SEEDS

OREGON GLOVER SEED is finest in the
" world. Alsike Glover seed SIT per 100
teed to comply with state laws. M. P. Dennis,
Salem, Oregon. 7-4tc
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15

FORD AUTOMOBILE OWNERS = Free cata-
L logue. All supplies. Attractive prices.
Write at once Consumers uto supply Co.,
Advertisers Bldg, Chicago. 7-2tp
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15

FOR SALE: HARNESS-We manufacture all
kinds of harness; quality guaranteed and
prices reasonable. T. M. Henderson Saddlery
4 Harness Co.. 212 Occidental Ave-, Seattle,
Wash Write for Catalogue.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-04-15

XXIANTED-Several honest, industrious people
w to distribute Farm Literature salary $50
per month. Prof. J. L. Nichols, Dept. l6,
Naperville, ILL., Tito
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-10
REGAINS HER VOICE
After Being Unable to Speak
for Three Years.

The many friends of Mrs. j. E.
Griffin are rejoicing with her over
the recovery of her voice. Mrs.
Griffin, as our readers well remem-
Der. Rad the misfortune to lose her
voice nearly three years ago, since
which time she was unable to speak
aloud until yesterday afternoon at
two o'clock when her voice came
back to her. She began talking and
her voice is now as natural as ever.
She is now receiving the congratula-
lions of all friends in person and by
telephone. who have heard of her
good fortune. About a month ago
Mrs. Griffin went to Louisville and
placed herself under the treatment
of DR.. Pfnst, the noted German
specialist, who raised her vocal
chords, saying that if they stayed up
her voice would come back.-Prince.
ton Leader.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-10
Adm ission Sc and 10c.

council will not employ some one
who is competent and capable of adj
vising it, how and when to hold elec-
tons, and fill vacancies it is high
time that the people should get to-
gether and employ some capable man
to represent the PEOPLE. WHO
PAY THE TAXES AND FOOT THE
BILLS.
The Council of twelve was author
lied in June, and it was its duty to
elect five members of the new COM
mon Council? Now will you please
explain to us why the council did not
do this duty?
1t was also the duty of our Off
ais to call an election of six new
councilmcn at the November election
to fill the vacancies then existing.
Why did our council not perform
this duty?
Does not our City pay Its advisers
sufficient amount for them to call
elections and fill vacancies when they
occur? 1t may be that the present
city council is above the law, and
feel that they are not bound by the
Statutes of Kentucky. or by the will
of the people, or in other words that
they are law unto themselves. That
is about the only explanation that
can be offered by their bold and ar
rogant failure to fill the vacancies
existing on the council as required
by law.
At the present time one of their
number is sick and unable to attend
the meetings of their body, and it
may be that this condition of chaos
will continue indefinitely.
But here's to the Big Four. You
got us into this trouble, now get US
out-get a quorum together and
legalize all of the illegal ordinances
you have passed, and when you have
sufficient time read the provisions
about third class cities, and be good
enough to run our town according
to law for the protection Of our
treasurer and other officers who are
under bond, and whose sureties
might be called upon if your acts be-
come too illegal.
TAX PAYER.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-10
BETWEEN SAVAGE
AND TIGER
George Kleine'S New Photo
Drama With Thrills For
Young And Old.

Every man, women and child with
a drop of red blood in their veins
loves picture or a story of adven-
ture where the hero is on the brink
of death or misfortune every minute,
but wiggles out every time by some
hair-breadth escape and finally proves
that virtue triumphs over vice and
all ends happily, Just such a picture
is George Kleine's latest success. the
Cines photo drama Between Savage
and Tiger"-a six part story of ad-
venture on the high seas and in the
widest jungles of India. in which
tigers. elephants, antelope, water
buffalo and tribes of wild savages
play a conspicuous part. 1t would
spoil everything to tell the story
here and it suffices to say that the
EXTREMIST imaginations of Rider
Haggard are outdone in this excit
ing picture, which still has all the
convincing attributes of plausible
reality. That it could happen /.
proven by the camera. That it die
happen is another question all to
gether. Antony Novelli. Leah
Giunchi and orenza Lupi. of "Quo
Vadis" and Cleopatra" fame. play
the principal roles, supported by a
large cast of capable artists who
promise to become favorites them.
selves. soon. Mr.. Kleine's Between
Savage and Tiger" is to be the at
traction at the Rex Theater Satur-
day. The prices will be 8 and l0c.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-10
Belgian Benefit Tea.

The Auxiliary Society Of Grace
church wi give tea at the rectory
Of the church Saturday afternoon
for the aid of the Belgian war VIC
tins left destitute aud depende mt
upon charity. A silver Offering will
be received and donations will be
acceptable of goods as wei as money.
A prog ram of interest will be rend-
cred, including reading by Miss Par
rent. Everybody is invited.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-11-10
MOUNT VESUVlUS ACTIVE
Eruption Which Began in May
Has Reached Acute Stage.

Naples. via Loneon, Nov. 9.-The
latest eruption of Mount Nesuvius,
which began in May, 1913. and has
been constantly g owing. now has
reached an acute stage.
The crater. 1000 feet deep. grad
ually is transforming itself through
the opening Of new assures. During
the night of October 81 slava stre'm
reached a height of 800 feet. In ad-
dition llrge volume of smoke and
ashes and cinders were expelled.
Deep rum olings accompany the dis
charge.