davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-13
Had panaerous PlaythInu.

A fine afternoon for two children was
spoiled the other day by a policeman
who discovered them playing with dy-
Mantle in vacant lot in New York.
When the policeman appeared the
children fed. As they ran they
dropped some OF the playthings they
had taken from building under con-
structton. The policeman found the
playthings to be sticks of dynamite
and percussion caps, used in blasting.
The policeman chased the children to
their homes and then made them pick
up the dynamite and caps he hadn't
recovered and restore them to the
place from which they had taken
them.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-13

stationery, call at the Leader Office and
see samples of the new process printing
and get prices on any class of work de-
sired. Satisfaction is guaranteed in
every case.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-13

Greatest Fault.
The greatest OF faults is to be con.
scious Of none.-Thomas Carlyle.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-04-13
new PROCESS
PRINTING THE GO
Leader Turning Out Exact Dupli-
cate of Enclosing and En-
grdving-Chedper.

The attention OF the readers of the
Leader is called to the new process Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28

ley. Miss lone Graham. Miss Lucy Jones' Miss Mary Mcdonald Miss Louise Me Donald. Miss Katie Blake, Miss Grinda Lott. Miss Margaret Mohn. Miss Estelle I.ambkln, Miss Lois Hendricks, Miss Mary Swndall Miss Maud Caldwell, Miss Theresa Hood. Miss Margaret Nall, Miss Irene Peerson: MT. F. W. Holmes, Mir N. B. Noodall. Mr. Felix Williams, Mir Tiuett Weaver. MT. Roy smart. Mr. Vivian Downey. Mr. s. E. Heath, Mr IT. r. Wallace, Mir. Virgil Evans. MT. ]. <. Bentley. Mir. Charles Miller. NIT. Joe Hammaek. MT. J. D. Hester. Mir. Ralph Nooiin and MT. Carey Philipps.
 Mrs. T. D. Moor was hostess Friday giving luncheon in honor of the teach- CTS of the Robinson school.
 The table was dainty with ionqulls an1 violets forming the center over the lace lunch cloth The place cards bore the following names: Prof. T. n. Moor, Mrs. T. D. Moor. Mrs. Helen Graves, Miss 1'ilda Hughes Miss Martha Evell, Miss Vera Taylor, Miss Lola Raysor Miss Win rifIied Cox. Miss Eunice Vann, Miss Mamie killlan.
 Mrs. T. D. Moor was hostess on yes- tei day to the Robinson Basketball league. Sho was assisted fin serving Mrs. w. IL. N atson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
East Lake

Mrs. J. D. Thompson was hostess Fri day afternoon to the Pierian club. Vio- lets (the club flowerl made the rooms springlike. Norwegian literature was the topic for study and myths, legends and schools of Normay were interestingly pre- sented by Mrs. F. ]. Robinson and Mrs. IT. F.. Washington. with readings by Mrs. J. A. Hendricks.
 Delicious refreshments were served, the hostess being assisted by Mrs. Edward Jackson Berry and Mrs. II. F.. Watling- ten.
 Mrs. Lula Hunt Baird and Mrs. NJ. l.. Wcolley were the invited guests, together with the following club members: Mrs. J. D. Bancroft, Mrs. N. A. Barrett. Mrs. Willis Bass. Mrs. E. G. Burchfield, Mrs. w. c. Caldwell Miss Lu Abbe Cham bliss, Mrs. Roberta Cupepper. Mrs. E. J. Berry. Mrs. J. A. Hendrick, Mrs. IT. E. Huey, Mrs. C. C. Jones, Mrs. Sumter Lea, IT,, Mrs. J. T. McPherson, Mrs. Lewis Morris, Mrs. l.. ]. Robinson, Mrs. A. D. smith, Mrs. Wayland Jones, Mrs. 1T. E. Washington, Mrs. W. N. Griffin and Mrs. J. D. Thompson.
 One of the enjoyable events. of the week was the social of the NJ and M. club at tho residence of Mrs. Daniel Goodrich Meadow Friday evening. The entire home was made springlilxe with cut flow CTS and ferns.
  ments for making merry. Those enjoying this hospitality were: Miss Evin Bern hard. Miss Jane Jacobs Miss Lottie Scott, Miss Allie Thompson, Miss Odele Newby, Miss Anna Davis, Miss Kathleen Meadow, Miss Julia Turner, Miss Bessie Smith, Mss Jonnie Aldrich, Miss Ester Mae Hall. Miss Alverta Hall Miss Lula Mae Fur ner; MT. Truman Blake. Mir. Denny Acker MT. L. A. Whitestone, MT. George Turner MT. Dixon Aldrich. MT. Joe Simp- son, MT. Lester Meadow MT. James Pat ton. MT. Malone Turner. MT. Charles Bernhard, Mr. Russell Hawley. MT An drew Crull. MT. Mark Jacobs MT. Moody Holmes and MT. Dick Newby.
 Mrs w. c. Caldwell was hostess Friday evening in honor of the young men of her Sunday school class.
 Quantities of narcissi and jonquils made the residence attractive and sprnglike.
 Among other amusements the play, "An Old-Fashioned School,' was presented. Mrs. H. E. Washington, acting as teacher, had her pupils take part in an humorous suffrage debate and map contest. The geography of Birmingham with the sweet hearts home as the goal was unique and exciting. Prizes were awarded to Miss Madeline Keene and MT. Barrett Hol- comb.
 The dining room where the lunch hour was spent was a bower of green and yellow. Cut flowers adorned the table and the color scheme was evident in the dainty bunch baskets given as favors
 Mir and Mrs. Caldwell were assisted in ree eiving by Mir. and Mrs. H. E. Waiting ton and Prof. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Haggard.
 Others present enjoying Mrs. Caldwell s hospitality were: Miss Madeline Keene. Miss Rosa Bancroft Miss Lois Waiting ten, Mss Martha Truss, Miss Annie Mol ton, Miss Jessie Macon, Miss Mabel Beas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28

Ii. Gilliland. Mrs A. C. Mcclellan. Mrs. A. (. Deshazo, Mrs. W. E. Thomasson. Mrs Parker. Mrs. J. A. Thunderburs. Mrs. Robert Barton and Miss Annie Mae Carver.
 A wedding of interest to the many friends of the contracting parties was that of Miss Ella Marsh, eldest daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs Monroe Marsh, and Mir. Roscoe Webster. which occurred last Monday evening at the homo or the bride. only Q few relatives and friends were present. The nuptial VOWS were given by Rev. M. Branham of the Boyles Baptist church.
 Mrs. N NorVille and children have returned from a visit with relatives in Tennessee.
 Mrs IL BurlSs is the guest O. her son. ATr. and Mrs. c. C. Burks.
 Rev. L. F. Goodwin has returned from a two weeks stay in Decatur and will occupy his pulpit Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Jessie Lilies and children leave today for Cullman to visit relatives.
 Mr. and Mrs. George P. Nelson or Atlanta are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. FinoS.
 Mrs. w W. Gustine of New York city Is the guest of her sister, Mrs W. C.. Pound.
 Mrs. W. r. Farmer of Atlanta Is the guest of Mrs. W. s. Davidson
 Mrs. NJ. Burke has returned from Cullman.
 Mrs. Homer Nunnally has as her guest his mother, Mrs. Nunnaliy or Searles.
 The laying of the corner stone Of the new InglenoolS Rockett school took place yesterday afternoon with an ap- propriate ceremony by the Masons.
 Forty young people enjoyed an even- ing with MT. Edd owens. An informal dance was feature of the evening and at late hour refreshments we're served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
lnglenOOk

A Washington tea was given by Mrs. Jesse Chantz. Patriotic decorations in the living and dining rooms. consisting of festoonng flags and miniature hatchets. made an attractive appearance. Mrs. W T. Lamar. in colonial attire, met the guests, and music was enjoyed through out the afternoon. Appropriate readings were given by Mrs. ]. |. Anderson, Mrs. E, c. James and Mrs, C. O. Stover. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. R. Jones. Mrs. J. A Rebb and Mrs. C. !. Hickey. Small hatchets and miniature flags were given as favors and the George Wash ington idea was followed in the dainty refreshments, which were served to SO guests.
 The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society entertained members and friends with Martha Washington tea at the home of Mrs. R. B. Farley. Music was enjoyed. In a contest prizes were awarded to Miss Lois Goodwin and MT. Joe Craig.
 The Inglenook School Improvement as- sociation held an interesting meeting at the new school Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. ]. K. Bailey, presided. X musical programme was presented by Miss Mary Young, Miss Mildred Ford and Mrs. Clarence Harvey. chorus by the first grade pupils was enjoyed and after the social hour refreshments were served to 30 guests by the hostesses, Mrs Jesse Cnantz, MrS. S. 6. lslNeiN, Mrs. thafles Logan, Mrs. J. l.. Anderson and Mrs. L. F. Taylor
 The C. B. club was entertained by Walter Adams last evening. Games were played, after which refreshments were passed to six members.
 The Story Telling club was entertained Friday afternoon by Miss Ala Walker. An interesting programme was enjoyed.I
 Mrs Belle Wrenn will be hostess to thel Methodist Ladies' Aid society Tuesday, afternoon.
 Troop 1o, Boy Scouts, met Friday eve ming with Glen Harvey The meeting was held in their tent with big bonfire As- sistant Scout Master Merritt Green pre- sided over regular business ~ession. A hike was decided on to Cahaba river Fri day, March 12. Dainty refreshments were served to 12 members and the following new members were admitted: Frank Bradley, Shelley Taylor and James Lynch.
 Mrs. r. H. Bancroft was hostess to the Bap ptist Ladies Aid society of Boyles this week. An interesting programme was en- joyed and during the social hour refresh- ments were passed to 15 guests.
 The play, "A Mothers Meeting which was given Friday evening in tho pics of the School Improvement as furnished by Mrs. M. Whitford. Mrs. Cal Martin, Mrs Inez Conrad, Miss Moore, Mrs. W. Cummins and MT. II. Edwards and those taking part wers Mrs. ". A. Wallace, Mrs. Ward, Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28

by the ladies of the Christian church. National flags and ferns were used in the decorations. During the evening Q programme consisting of music and reading was given. Tea and sandwiches were served to 30 guests.
 Mrs. C. B. Camps of Huntsville is tho guest of Mrs. l. NJ. Hill.
 Miss Ola Mingea is i'll at the homo of her sister. Mrs. ]. II. Read.
 Mir and Mrs. J. P. Shaddiclx arc ex- pected to return to their home on Ems ley Highlands Sunday after brief stay in Florida.
 Mrs C. J. Donald and Charles Donald, Jr., have returned from an extended visit to New Orleans.
 Mrs w. H. Sawyer of Beatrice Is tho seph Scholl, MT. and Mrs A. F, Ann Ter
 Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell has returned from visit to relatives in Tullahoma, Tenn.
 Mrs. l. II. Vines of Clanton is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. L. R. Vines.
 Rev. J. w. Dean of east Alabama is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Dean
 Miss Hattie F'oilis, who underwent an operation at the Birmingham infirmary the past week. is doing nicely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28

fill with many tender melodies. Unusua. opportunity for acting was given which tte girls did not fail to make the most of
 Miss Methyle Jordan, as the court poet. sang several beautiful soprano solos, and was in excellent voice. Her dramatic characterization was also well sustained. The poets sweetheart. Lady Sylvia, who was eRdcted by Miss Margaret Waters, vas charming both in graciousness of manner and sweetness of voice.
 Prince Tobbytum, man of consequence, was well taken by Miss Ruthe Burnes. whose character songs, assisted by the court ladies. Ladies Arabella and Ara minta, Miss Margaret Gray and Miss Elizabeth Ross, were most effective. The Prince also sang a humorous song with a chorus of farmer girls.
 Betty" a country maid betrothed to Willianb a farmer, was captivating in ev- cry movement. Her voice was sympatne- tic and sweet and her role of the simple country maid was assumed with unusual and ease. William. as the rough and ready farmer chap, was en- acted with great success by Miss Agnes Mann. Miss Mann has a full rich voice which was well displayed in two solos sung to Betty.
 The three friends of Betty, Polly. Molly and Dolly. whose parts were taken by Miss Louise Burns, Miss Lulu Robertson and Miss Marjorie Raney, were dainty and fascinating as could be. They led the choruses of farmer girls, who included Miss Annie Lawson Bailey. Miss May belle Selfe. Miss Mary Emma Pearson. Miss Clarice Doyle. Miss Maryn Beyette and Miss Annie Wellborn.
 The girls taking parts in the farmers and haymakers choruses were: Miss Sarah Brooks, Miss Stella Radney Miss Merle Batson. Miss Pauline Murrah, Miss Alluha Moore, Miss Katherine Turner. Miss Ina Merle Bazemore, Miss Marjorie Mccoy. Miss Irene Doss, Miss Odessa Garrett. Miss Annie Mae Reid and Miss Pearl Tabor.
 Miss Evelyn Rees Norcross. director of oratory. staged the operetta, and Miss Lois Kennedy, instructor of piano, was at companist. Miss Margaretta Brucker, head of the home economies department. was costume designer.
 The costumes. which were of the eight eenth century period, were much admired fer their attractive lines and harmonious blending of colors.
 The operetta was given for the benefit Of the endowment. A spirited contest in the sale of tickets between the different drug stores of Athens attracted much interest for several days before the per foi nance. The Gilbert Drug company won in the contest, however, and as a result were guests of honor in a pros- cenium box specially arranged for the oc- casion.
 ing between the three academy literary societies. Each society worked well, but the most tickets were sold by the sopho- mores, so the officers of their society oc- cupied another box as a reward for their successful efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN

short group of German (Schubey, Schu- mann or Brahms), French and American songs; one modern oratorio or opera aria tEnglish language preferred).
 Pianists-One important work by Bach or Beethoven. one important work by Chopin or Schumann; one work by Mcdowell and. if requested, one work by Liszt or some other important mod ern composition.
 Niolinists-A Bach unaccompanied sonate or early classic Italian work or a Handel senate: one movement from q BrurA, Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn or oth- CT standard concerto; two or three good short character pieces, showir/ style, finish, color, charm and indiv- uality; one brilliant show-piece" by a noted yiolinist-composer (such as. Paganini. Sarasate, WieniawskD.
 Contestants must perform behind a screen and be known to the jury by number only, thus insuring absolute impartiality.
 Contestants need not be members of @ federated club, but, to be eligible. they must join the national club within the students department of the N F. M. c. for advanced students and young professionally by sending with their names and addresses the fee s1. to the vice president of their state, who will remit it to the federation treasurer
 Contestants must arrange for their own expenses in the contest but it Is suggested that clubs if willing, help defray the contestants district and biennial expenses, where necessary or that the final winners give .benefit" concert in their respective cities or clubs.
 The prize will consist of the oppor- tunity to secure engagements from the 509 federated clubs, whose delegates will come to Los Angeles with instruc- tions to engage from these winners, if satisfactory, the artists for their Amer lean Day" programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
CECIL TANNING TO
 APPEAR IN. CABLE HALL

At Cable hall, Monday, March s, 19l5 at S:15 p. m., the Music Study club will present Cecil Tanning, baritone, with II. B. Turpin at the piano.
 The programme follows:
 Der Wanderer'' tSchubert)
 "Wohin' (SchuberD.
 "Du Bist die Ruh'' (Schubert).
 Auftrage" (Schumann).
 'Tenfelslied' (Haile).
 Henry the Fowler (Carl Loewe) %Edward' (Car1 Loewe)
 F'olg songst'Le Petit Bois d'Amour'' (Old French); 'Le Cycle du vin' (Old French; Dame Burden" (Old English; NO, John, No,' tOld English). Air from ''Herodiade (Massenet) 'The Last Leaf (Sidney Homer) Mammy's Song Q1arriet Ware) "Smuggler's Song" (Marshall Ker- nochan).
 "For a Dream5s Sake (Frederic Cowen).
 ''The Mad Dog Ivicar of Wakefieldl Qiza Lehmann.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
STATE CONTEST FOR BIRMINGHAM MUSICIANS

Mrs. Charles Sharp, state vice presi- .dent of the Federation of Musical |blubs, submits the following bulletin From the National Federation of Musical tlubs, and local musicians are asked to read carefully the conditions if they wish to compete This state contest oc- |curs in Birmingham March 12, and the Judges will be five well known local
 musicians.
 The conditions follow: Contestants must have received all &heir musical training in America. Con- Eestants must not be over 30 years of .hge Contestants must perform entirely
 without notes before their state jury,
 hnd later before their district jury, at
 least three or, if desired, more com
 positions. namely:
 Vocalists-One air by Handel, Mozart,
 Sluck or an early Italian composer; a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
tcoptinued from Page rwenty-four,

subject of Music Study in America He claims, and with justice. that there are |just as good teachers here In America as .there are in Europe. Mir. and Mrs. Will |iam Gussen, who are the directors of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music, are |also of the opinion that the teachers in America are not only as efficient. but |very often better than pupils find in Eu- rope. It is now the purpose of MT. and Mrs. Gussen to present in recital a mum |ber of pupils who have received all of their training at the Conservatory of Music. The recital will take place at |Cable hall Thursday, March I, at S;So b. m, and those who will play are as follows Mrs. Ellie Gordon Robinson Mar hin, Mrs. Alan Gray Mooring Campbell.
 Miss Claudia Weaver. Miss Kathryn
 Tierce Miss Beatrice Tate. Miss Lillian .Karpeles. The public Is cordially invited
 ko attend without tickets. The programme includes these selections: Minuet and Gavotte. op. 65 (from Sep teD (Saint-Saens), Misses Beatrice Tate
 hnd Lillian Karpeles. (a) ''Will O the Wisp'' (Woodland
 Sketches. op 5D (MacDowelD. (b) By
 D Mea dow Brook (MacDowelD, Miss Lil- lian Karpeles.
 . (a) 'Scherzo" (Aquarelles. up. 1s) (Gade), kb) Air de Ballet" (Chaminade), Miss Beatrice Tate.
 ta) Novelette, (b) Improvisation kVirtuoso studies, op. 46) CMacDowelD, kc) By the Sea- up. 55 (MacDowelD,
 Miss Kathryn Tierce.
 'Rigoletto Eantasie' (verdi-LiszD. Miss
 Claudie Weaver.
 l Waltz from 1st Suite, op. 15, for two
 piarJos (Arensky), Mrs. Hugh Martin and
 Miss Kathryn Tierce. ! Impromptu in F sharp, op. 36 Chopin,
 AIis Beatrice Tate.
 . (a) 'Scherzo. op. 16 CMendelssohn), b) f'Claire de Lune' (Debussy), Co Ca |votte'' Dreyschock), Mrs. Alan Gray |NIooring Campbell. Polonaise in A fiat op 63 Chopin, Miss Kathryn Fierce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
GALA EVENT
 AT ATHENS COLLEGE

Friday night was a gala occasion at Athens college. The entire student body many residents of Athens, Decatur and surrounding towns made up the enthusi- astic audience that greeted the brilliant success of Sylvia an operetta in two acts, which the Glee club under the direc- ton of Miss Louise Moore, presented for the first time. It was a most at tractive production abounding in melody and merriment throughout.
 The operetta is a pastoral comedy of court and country folk. The active takes place on an eighteenth century summer day The music which embodies the joys of summertime was sprightly and tune
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
WOOdlaMn

Mrs. J. D. Robertsons Sunday school class of the First Methodist church of Woodawn enjoyed a social meeting Fri day afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. W. Pickens. After discussion of tho class work a musical programme was given by Mrs. D. A. Rippy. Miss Mary Dugger and Miss Gladys piekens. The hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. D. w. Pickens. Mrs Sharley and Mrs Sprad- ley who served delicious plate lunch con. Among those present were Mrs. H. B. AcLauren. Mrs. J. T. McCarty, Mrs. W. F. Morris. Mrs. W. r. Shell. Mrs. Luther Crumley Mrs. T. F. Stewart. Mrs. C. D. Nesbit Mrs. w. :. Mallory and Mrs. H. NJ Strange.
 Miss Gay Sandifer entertained the Young Girls Embroidery club Friday afternoon. Violets were the flowers used in decorating and as favors The after noon was spent with embroidery and
 tContinued on Page Twenty-cight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28

an interesting visitor in Birmingham this week while en route to her home from the east. She was Mrs. Frank \ el- sons guest. and the inspiration of sev- eral informal parties during her brief stay in the city.
 Mrs. l.. w. Hall left yesterday for Washington, D. C., to join MT. Hall and remain four or five weeks.
 Mrs. w. E. Wedgeworth and her attrac- tive little daughter are visiting Mrs. Ralph Eatman in Norwood.
 Mrs. C. B. Spencer returned yesterday from St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla, after an extended visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
MISS LULA STILL
 GUEST OF HONOR

Mrs. J. ". Faulk was hostess this week at spend-the-day party in honor of Miss Lula Still. Ten guests were pres ent.
 Mrs. William Penny was hostess at a forty-two party this week in honor of Miss Lula Still of Wetumpka, who has been the inspiration of many informal parties. There were three tables of players, and two prizes were awarded. After the games salad and ice course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
DIR. MICHAEL NOLAN TO
 WED MISS NEWHOUSE

Dr. Nolan has many friends in Bir- mingham society who will be interested in the following announcements:
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar B. Newhouse of East Orange, N. J., announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Isabel. to Dr. Michael Mccormack Nolan of Bir- mingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-28
NoRwooD CHURCH RECEPTION

The stewards and their wives enter tained at a reception at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. s. T. Slaton Friday evening to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the church.
 The house was made bright and attrac- tive with ferns and cut flowers. Several interesting talks were made by different members of the church, and Mrs. Eugene Holmes and Miss Sarah Hodges sang sev- eral pleasing numbers Later in the even ing coffee and sandwiches were served to 125 guests.