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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
On a Fiye-Acre Farm

Tn response to Josephine K, l am led to add my voice, being a genuine back to the lander. Frazzled nerves compelled me to flee the city. For six years we have been hibernating on five acre farm, content and happy. There isn't much time for rest, but I love the peace and quiet of it all. No doubt your correspondent could make her way, and she would elSe out her way with sewing in the winter, which is my stunt. She must take into consideration that fuel, clothing, and gro- cerics require just as much money in the country as in the city. That when eggs are bringing high prices in the city she will have few to sell, and feed bills are high. When eggs plentiful the prices drop, and keep on dropping. The price does not affect the appetites in the least. Grain scared last winter My hens fiatly refused to lay eggs. Yet l thought I ha9 learned how to secure winter eggs during the last six years of wrestling with the problem. Much fruit is raised here, with good marketing facilities and small fruit farms pay well if the late frosts don't kill the buds or it's not too dry or too wet, or the bottom doesn't drop out of the mar ket. There is quite a demand for pick CTS, and usually in season. She and her boys might earn little picking for others. As we are on the edge of a resort town. there are thousands of summer resorters, and many make their living that way, pro- vided they are not deuged with visitors who don't pay their way, but require en- tertaining and feeding during the harvest season. Stock is high and unless one has pasture for the summer and can raise hay aud grain it costs consderable to carry even one horse over the winter. In fact 1t takes about all that I can raise to make enough off the five acres to feed my horse, pay blacksmith bills, and, oc- casionally. your horse may die after you've fed him all winter-as mine did. am not trying to discourage Josephine K, but may in few words show her what she has to face. Most city people think it does not cost anything to live in the country, but one needs money in the pocket all the time. It means getting up early and working late-5 a. m. to and 10 D. m. during the short fruit season for me last year. You are about ready to drop, yet, when the rush is over and you get reyted up for the next task you feel as fine as a fiddle. And if when you feel you can't do another stroke, your horse has the collie or the COW or pig is sick, you struggle along through the night, and are thankful to have saved its life ere morn ing comes. But you couldn't make me be- lieve I would ever want to go back to digging for a living out of the city 'canons.' I'd smother to death the first week. I'd be glad to write to your corre- spondent further.
 MISS EDITH c. H."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

Mrs Isaac ]. Young and Mrs. John Clarke of Newport News, Va, who have been the inspirations of series of de- lightful entertainments were honor guests at a luncheon yesterday at l o'clock with Mrs. Robert Jemison, hos tess, at her home in Glen Iris. A mass of spring flowers adorned the tables cen ter and those invited to meet Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Young were: Mrs. J. A. Van Hoose, Mrs. T. o. Smith Mrs. Florence Jordan. Mrs. George Ward, Mrs. Carter, Mrs Micah Woods and Mrs. Temple flaw kins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
DIR. AND MRS. NABERS
 COMPLIMENT VISITORS

Dr. and Mrs. Frank Nabers were hosts at an informal dinner party Tuesday evening at their home on Linden street in honor of Dr. and Mrs. W. w Guth of Boucher college, who were in the city for a brief stay.
 Those included in the hospitality were: Dr. and Mrs. Guth, MT. and Mrs. W. M. Walker, Mrs. Donald Conner, MT. and Mrs. B. B. Conner and pr. and Mrs. Ma bers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Music Study club chorus will hold an important meeting this morning at 10 clock at Cable hall
 Circle No. of the Norwood Methodist church will have swapping party this afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. John S. Foster.
 The regular weekly lecture at the ! Aoung Mems Hebrew association has been called off, but the usual social hour and dancing will be enjoyed.
 The last meeting of the season of the Chonlan club will take place Friday aft ernoon with Mrs. J. R. Blount as hos- tess at her home on Hanover Circle Miss Alice Rumph will address the club on laws and Principles of Household Deco rating"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
Attributed to a Greek Poet

May l add yet another reply to the question of authorship of the quotation attributed by four correspondents to as many different authors? l find this in what l might characterize as a rubbish heap. only fit to be burned, as the rest of it will be presently. But this bit may be true, nevertheless. Live as though you were condemned to die next week. Live as though you were to become so years old '-Theogins. Theogins, you doubt less know, was a Greek poet and a stand ard authority in style and worldly wis dom. He may have said what I have quoted, I have remarked.
 JAMES K. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
Origin of a Phrase

Somebody asked not long ago the meaning of giving the cold shoulder You referred the question to readers, and, wishing to give back in some measure some of the good I have received from the Corner. l have made dilgent inquiry into the origin of the phrase My grand mother says that in her younger days to give the cold shoulder referred to the way housekeepers had of setting before poor relatives who dropped in on Mon day the scraps remaining of the shoulder of lamb served hot on Sunday. The cold shoulder was a mark of disrespect, and understood as such. As the old lady puts 1t, It was good enough for poor rela- tions.' I offer this for what it is worth.
 "GUY R. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
MRS. BROWN HOSTESS AT INFORMAL TEA

Mrs. W. S. Brown invited a few friends to meet Mrs. John Clarke and Mrs Isaac Young, who are visiting Mrs. J. Rivers Carter yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
 The rooms were simply but prettily decorated with spring blossoms and the hostess and honor guests with Mrs. Car ter, received the guests. A dainty plate luncheon was served with tea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

Miss Jennie Williamson entertained the members of the 400 club and a few ad- ditional friends yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents. Mir and Mrs. Robert Williamson, in Wylam the event celebrat- ing her birthday. Music and games were enjoyed and later refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Edmund Ewing has returned from a visit to Albertville.
 Harry Barton is i'll at the home of his parents in Wylam.
 Mrs. Rachel White has returned from visit to Palos, accompanied by her brother. MT. Eli Price, who will be her guest for several days.
 Mrs D. " Edmondson was hostess to the members of the Matrons' and Theta Alpha Beta clubs yesterday afternoon in Woodlawn Spring flowers were used to carry out a color scheme of pink and white in the decorations and the same motif prevailed in the score cards and re- treatments. Punch was served as the guests entered by Miss Frances Macon.
 Miss Anna Watts was hostess to the Wednesday Afternoon Crochet club at her home in Woodlawn. The members passed pleasant afternoon with their favorite fancy work
 A script dance will be given Friday evening at the Piquk club.
 Mir. John A. Drake of New Haven, Ky. who has been the guest of his grand daughter, Mrs. E. V. Edmundson in Wood lawn, has gone to Fayette to visit rela- tives.
 Mrs W. F. varin entertained the Young Womans Missionary society of the Pratt City Methodist church at tea yesterday afternoon and was assisted in receiving by Mrs c. D. Gaines, Miss Ethel Daniels and Miss Nola Perkins. Sweet peas in all tints were used in decorating the apart ments and tea and sandwiches were served at the close of the programme.
 Little Mildred Harrell invited 15 small friends to help her celebrate her seventh birthday yesterday afternoon at the home of her parents in Pratt City. Games and contests were followed by an ice course.
 Mrs. Ray Custred and children have returned from viist to relatives in Cor do, Fla.
 The West End Music Study club met yesterday with Miss Lida Ringland. After the regular programme light re- Treatments were served to the members.
 The Camp Fire Girls will meet this aft ernoon at o'clock at the West End L- brary.
 The Womans Home Missionary society of the Walker Memorial church will give an ice cream festival at 53l Cotton avenue Friday evening.
 Mrs. Fl. A. Middleton is the guest of Mir. and Mrs G. E. Coffman at Eutaw.
 Mrs Isaac Morris, Jr., was an informal hostess of yesterday when she enter tained the members of the Booklovers club at her home in Fairfield. The rooms were prettfly decorated with spring flow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
HULL-JONES WEDDING
 OCCURS IN WASHINGTON

Miss Minta Jones, daughter of Mrs Lockwood Jones of Charlotte N. C., and Mr. Joseph Hull Jr., of Savannah. Ga, were married Monday at the home of the brides aunt Miss Jane Wilkes in Wash ineton. The wedding was quiet event, only a few relatives and friends witness ing the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. c. c. Bratenhal.
 The announcement of Miss Jones' mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
g MARION Y { HARLANUS \ HELPING HAND
 Ae1zyrys,1 Hsszxsd
Needs a Baby Buggy

I am young mother with an months old baby, and am not strong I am in need of baby buggy but unable to buy one. My husband has not worked for months, and it is hard to struggle along Should there be some one with a buggy she no longer needs. and which she is willing to give away, I would be more than glad to get it.. MRS. B. R."
 We put forward the monthly call for the eo-cart. It is sorely needed in the pres ent case. I have the mothers address and the baby gets heavier in her arms every day. Furthermore, it pines for fresh air. See that the weary woman has speedy relief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
MRS. WALKERS LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS

Complimentng President and Mrs. w.. N. Guth of Boucher college, Mrs. William Walker was hostess at buffet luncheon Tuesday, her guests including the former students of the college.
 Those present were: Mrs. Donald Conner, Mrs. Frank Nabers, Miss Mary Cameron, Mrs. H. U. Sims, Mrs. Manly. Mrs. ]. II. Edmondson, Mrs. Paschal Shook, Mrs. c. E.tDowman, Mrs. Dem son, Mrs. John Armstead. Mrs. Lewis Underwood, Mrs. H. A. Jassman, Miss Florence Ballard Miss Marguerite Weaver and Miss Iauressa. Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
MISS ZINSZER HOSTESS
 AT BIRTHDAY PARTY

A happy event of the week had Miss Rosie Josephine Zinszer as hostess at the home of. her parents MT. and Mrs. Joseph Zinszer, to celebrate her birth day.
 Bright colored flowers and ferns were used in the house decorations and an ex- cellent orchestra furnished music for the dancers. 90 in number. Late in the even ing tempting ices were served with cake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
Another Woman Candidate

Jackson, Miss, April 2S-(Special )-Mrs
 w. F. Marshall of New Albany has given her friends notice that she is candi- date for state librarian. She is the fifth lady to be mentioned in connection with this. the only office they may hold in Mississippi the other four being Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
MCRAY-BRAND
 MARRIAGE OCCURS

Miss Helen Brand and MT. E. F. Me Cray were married last week at the home of the brides parents. Mr and Mrs. L. w. Brand, the Rev. J. A Bryan officiating.
 After a brief visit to relatives in An nston, Mir. and Mrs. McCray will make their home in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
WEDNESDAY BRIDGE CLUB
 WITH MRS. WOOD

Yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock the members of the Wednesday Luncheon Bridge club were entertained by Mrs. John Wood at her home In Norwood. The hostess chose a color motif of yellow and green, using daisies and ferns throughout the lower floor of the house
 In the dining room the lace-covered table was centered with a basket of sunset roses and hand painted score cards of the same design were used A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
MIR. BARNES TO LECTURE
 ON THE DRAMA" FRIDAY

At the request of the Birmingham center of the Drama league MT. Earle Barnes of Philadelphia, the celebrated speaker who is giving a series of lectures at the High school this week. will lecture on "The Drama As An Educational Force" Friday evening. It is hoped the entire membership of the league will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

hahd-palnted vase was awarded as first prize and the consolation was pair of silk hose.
 Ihose present were: Mrs. Sam Nance. Mrs J. H. LaBontie, Mrs. w NJ Las Sl,er, S Mrs J. B. Johnston, Mrs. c. C.. Blackwell, Mrs. J. B. Roberts. Mrs James Keith, Mrs. Eugene Holmes, Mrs. W. J. Wheeler and Mrs. Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
DRAMATIC CLUB
 TO BE ORGANIZED

Through the efforts of the Drama league, a dramatic club will be organized at the Young Womans Christian associa- tion with Miss Leona Plosser as director. Miss Plosser is quite talented along these lines and graduate of the Boston School of Expression.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
MRS. WILLIAM BERRY
 ENTERTAINS INFORMALLY

Mrs William Berry was hostess at bridge yesterday afternoon at her home. the guests included in this delightfully."- informal courtesy being the members of the Tuesday Afternoon club. tempt ing refreshment course followed the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
 TO GIVE PLAY FRIDAY

The Sunday school class of Miss Leona tlosser VIII present Happiness a clev- CT little play by Miss Ruth Ard. one of the members, at the South Highland Methodist church Friday afternoon at 9;So o'clock. The proceeds will go to the building fund. Miss Plosser will direct the play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
SOCIETY IN
 GREATER BIRMINGHAM

MT. and Mrs Hobart Sharritt have re- turned from their wedding trip and are visiting relatives in Inglenook.
 Miss Callie Sherrill has returned to her home at Oneonta after stay with her sister, Mrs. Charles Beavers.
 Mr and Mrs. A. J. Weidman and Mrs. Leon Pope of Wilsonvile are guests of Mrs. w. Bradley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
FENELON CARD PARTY EVENT OF TO-DAY

An interesting event of today will be the card party given by the members of the Fenelon club at the Newspaper club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

nothing could be more musical than their ,
 rendition of the beautiful duet Calm as the Night. In regard to the organ numbers 1 can only say come and hear them and see If you like them Some of them are new, some od--all, l am sure, are attractive Of course, there is
 no admission charged to the musicale; we are not that selfish. We want everybody
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

riage will be of interest to her many friends in this city, where she had fre- quentfy visited Mrs. Eugene Enslen and
 Miss Eleanor Matthews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29
LOTHIAN

Dothan, April Especial .)-Houston county farmers are greatly interested in tick eradication. and it is likely that a vigorous campaign against the pest will be inaugurated in the near future. A mass meeting of farmers ana others in terested in tick eradication has been called for Saturday, May 1, in the county court house in Dothan. for the purpose of dis cussing the subject.
 Allen Pate. wanted in Florida on a charge of murder in connection with the killing of Jim Adams at West Bay in 1912 has been arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Alex and Clarence May of Houston county at his home near Black in Geneva county
 R. L. McLendon, proprietor of the Dixie Mattress factory of this city, and George Davis, a former employe of Mciendon' &, have been arrested on charges of arson in connection with the burning of the plant of the Dothan Mattress Manufacturing company on the morning of December Il, 1914 According to information given out by Sherin John A. May. Davis has con fessed to setting fire to the mattress fac tory, saying that McLendon had promised him steady employment for the deed.
 ~
 CTS and punch was served from dainty table in the dining room by Mrs. w. M Persons. Mrs. A. c. Montgomery had charge of the programme and the hostess, who was chosen as delegate, gave her re- port of the District Federation meeting held in Birmingham last week. Light re- treatments broughts the meeting to a close
 MT. and Mrs. Claude Rogers have named their little daughter Mary Orpha Rogers. Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Dugger have re- turned to Evansville, Ind. after being guests of MT. and Mrs. Neal Dugger. Miss Lizzie Peagues has returned to Selma after a visit to relatives in Ensley.
 The Psi Sigma Pi club met yesterday afternoon with Miss Ruth Ratliff in East Lake and flower contest was an inter- esting feature of the meeting Late in the afternoon a dainty refreshment course was served to the members and following extra guests: Mrs IT. E. Wattlington, Mrs. T O. Oxford Mrs. Grant Atkinson, Miss Haywood Molton Miss Evelyn Bon durant, Miss Fora Whetstons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

Hattie Plunkett, the present incumbent, of I.eake county; Miss Etta Mitchell of Jackson. Mrs. Margaret Thompson of Ya- zoo county, Mrs. E. R. Glass of Winston county. Mrs. Marshall is the widow of the late w. F. Marshall, travelling ser- geant for the penitentiary for three or four years. She has been engaged in teaching school since her husbands death four or five years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

to come-everybody who is interested in good music and who would like to spend pleasant hour. If the public likes our musicale they may have chance to hear another and a better one next month. We need the cooperation and approval of the public and their appre- citation of our efforts as an inspiration to do better and finer work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-29

Mrs. Isaac Morris, Jr, was an informal hostess of yesterday when she enter tained the members of the Booklovers
 club at her home in Fairfield. The rooms were prettily decorated with spring now-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-02-06
Resolutions Of Respect.

Resolved, that Franklin Council
Ma. 1920 of Knights of Columbus,
deeply deplore the death of tn
late Charles II. Boudreaux, and
desire to place upon record sn ex-
preston OF the respect ard
esteem il which our late Brother
was held. and of regret for the
loss which our country, church
and order have suffered in hia
death. He was devout Catholic,
a good citizen, a loving and ten.
der husband ard father, loyal to
our order and a faithful friend.
Resolved, that these resolutions
be spre8d upon our minutes, that
a copy of came be sent to the
family of the late Charles H
Boudreaux, in token OF our gym.
patby for them, and that same
be published ia the local papers.
A. p. dazzle,
l.. O. PECOT,
RENE H. HIMEL,
H. w. KAPPEL,
NELSON BOUDREAUX,
j. F. BOUDREAUx.
Committee.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-02-06
NOTICE..

| take this method of mott.
Tying my friends and the
public in general that l have
bought the bakery business
OF the late G. H. Boudreaux,
known as the Franklin Bak-
cry, and will appreciate their
trade. My prices of bread
will be as follows: to families
% loaves for Sl.0O cash: to
dealers, 26 loaves for s1.0O
cash; single loaves, 5 cents
straight.
In compliance with the
laws of the State Board of
Health all bread will be
wrapped and handled in a
sanitary manner. 1t is my
intention and desire to give
my patrons the best of ser
vice and any complaints will
be appreciated by phoning
me.
CHAs. j. M1GEoT,
Phone 50. Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-02-06
CARD OF THANKS,

We desire to express our heart
felt thanks to our neighbors,
friends. and relatives for their
kindness and sympathy shown us
during the sickness and death of
our beloved husband and father,
Henry Mayer. We also desire to
express our appreciation of the
many and beautiful floral offerings
from friends, and especially for
the beautiful floral Offering sent
by the members of the St. Mary
bar and the court officials. All
have our everlasting gratitude.
WIFE AND DAUGHTERS,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-02-06
Resolutions Of the st. Mary Bar on
the Death Of Mr.. Henry Mayer.

Whereas, it has pleased the
Great Ruler of the Universe to call
to it's final rest, the soul of our
deceased brother and fellow mem.
bef of this Bar, Mr.. Henry Mayer;
and
Whereas, We deeply regret the
loss of our friend and professional
associate,
Be it therefore resolved that in
the death of Mr.. Mayer, the Bar
OF the Parish of st. Mary has lost
one OF its ablest and most esteem
ed members, a man whose kindly
nature. ability and integrity were
always his passports to the hearts
of his fellow.citizens,
Be it further resolved that to his
bereaved family we extend our
profound sympathy and condo
lence in this dark hour of dis.
tress. and in their great sorrow we
commend them to Him who
watches over US all.
Be it further resolved that these
resolutions be spread upon the
minutes of this Court and that a
copy of the same be furnished to
the family of the deceased and to
the press.
II. D. SMITH,
THOMAS M. MILLING.
RENE H. HIMEL,
w, PRESCOTT FOSTER.
Com m iftoo
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-02-06
DEATH OF MIR. HENRY MAYER.

The Banner, with the deepes
sorrow, announces to-day tn,
death of Mr.. Henry Mayer, wht
passed away from life here OF
last Tuesday morning. He wa!
buried Wednesday evening &C,
cording to the solemnly beauti.
fui ritual of the Jewish faith
Rabbi Silver, of New Orleans
officiating. From every walk O.
life friends gathered around hi.
bier to pay tributes of love and
respect to his memory. The for.
al offerings which covered his
coffin were beautiful and were
sweet and tender testimonials oil
regard from the people among
whom he had lived and labored
One of these floral offerings came
from the members Of the St. Mary
Bar and the court officials.
Mr.. Mayer was born in Frank.
lin tlfty-six years ago. After OBJ
tanning an education, he studied
law in the Office of the late Do.
nelson Gallery, and was admitted
to practice his chosen profession
by the Supreme Court of the
State in the year 1881. AS a law
yer, he was successful. He was
careful, alert, diligent and un.
swelvingly persistent in battling
for the interests of his clients.
Mr.. Mayer married Miss Hattie
Bigler, Of this place. on the 3Oih
day of October, 1886, who with
three daughters, Misses Refine,
Jessica and Mercedes Mayer. sur
wives him
1t is customary to say of the
departed one, that he had many
friends. That is strictly true of
Mr.. Mayer. but more than that,
we can proudly say, that he was
friend, a true friend, to many,
who needed friendship and en-.
enlargement in the struggle of
life. He was charitable, not only
as the giver of aims to the poor,
but his was that charity of the
heart and mind whose mission in
life is to be useful to Others; to
extend to them the welcome hand
to assist and encourage life's
toilers in their laudable ambitions
and hopes. The possession of
these qualities is the highest testi-
monial of the worth of our de.
parted friend. His home life was
particularly happy. He was a
kind, loving and indulgent hus-
band and father. Besides being
by his wife and three
daughters, he is also survived by
three brothers and two sisters.
To his grief-stricken family the
Banner extends its tenderest
sympathy.