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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
T Os ANGELES, CALF, Feb. 10

z OS ANGELES, GALE, Feb. 10
With the Johnson Willard match
- only three weeks away-if the
management intends to pull it off on
March 6-the fight fans would be tax
ing a greater interest in the affair were
the champion on the scene Of battle.
While the promoters confidently assert
that Jack will be johnny on the spot
the fight bugs are from Missouri and
want to be shown.
Of course, it is difficult of belief that
such a shrewd promoter as Jack Curley
would be wasting his time and money
on a proposition that was so far up in
the air as this match appears to be at
1 this writing. Therefore, those who
know CuTley well have faith in his
statement that johnson will be in Jua-
rez on schedule time ready to defend
his title against Willard. However, un-
til such time arrives the 1anS VIII
hardly take the battle seriously. 1t is
unfortunate that conditions make it i'm
perative for Johnson to sneak into
Mexico, but as it is the belief that Gen.
CarranZa will prevent his landing if
he can. such methods are absolutely
necessary.
But until Johnson does arrive, and
the fact is made public, there will be
little interest. and no betting, on the
bout in this country.
johnson Isn't World Beater.
without trying 10 neuSe III any way
or to boost Jess Willards chances in the
coming battle-for on the dope they
look mighty slim-the fact should not
be forgotten that the excOwbOy is not
facing a world beaten in Jack Johnson.
However, the impression seems to pre-
vail that Johnson is unbeatable. though
if anyone will take the time to figure
out just what Johnson has accom-
plished during his entire career he will
quickly arrive at a conclusion that so
far the big smoke has not beaten real
firstclass man-at least a good man IN
his prime.
Long Fight FavOrs Willard.
Johnson and Willard are matched
to 20 As rounds. Unless Johnson, and
he has never yet won a battle in jig
time COPS Jess early in the melee, the
Kansan's chances will be growing
greater with every clang of the gong
signifying a round is over. FOrty-five
rounds are considerable fighting these
days If Willard can get through, say
dozen rounds, without being badly
hurt, the fight may develop into an
endurance contest And in the matter
of condition, figuring age, dissipation.
etc, Willard ought to have big edge
on his negro opponent Johnson IS in
his 37th year, and has gone a pretty
swift pace the last four or five VIII
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

fairs in Havana, Cuba, as it now ap-
pears they are doing. 1t was only
couple of weeks ago word was sent mere
that George NJ. Bradt, OF Havana, nau
matched Sam LangfOrd and Sam McVey
to box 20 rounds at the opening of his
new club. Last week we were told that
the negroes would not meet and that
Young Ahearn and Willie Lewis, the
veteran. would box instead on Feb 10.
1 don't know Mr.. Bradt. but if he is
trying in good faith to develop the
sport in Cuba, then someone is putting
something across on him. Young
Ahearn and Lewis are both under Dan
McKettriCks management. Lewis was
supposed to have retired.
Looks Like Raw Work.
But that is not all Local papers have
announced that the winner of the
LeWiS-Ahearu bout will be matched
with Al Mccoy, so called champion of
the middleWeight division. Mccoy is
managed by Danny Morgan, n pal and
business associate of McKettrick's s. Now
if anyone can beat a rig up such as this
promises to be if it goes through, 1
would like to know how it can be done.
1t looks like rough and raw work.
and if Richard Klegin is BradtS ad
visor, as report has it, he is the one to
blame for the attempt to cross the un-
suspectinE Cubans. Klegin knows all
about McKettrick's close connection
with the three fighters nominated to
properly inaugurate boxing in the
Cuban metropolis.
Welsh Hangs On.
Freddy Welsh says he won the title
because he is patient and a stole" And
it looks as though Freddy intends to
hang on to the title as long as he pos
sibly can by practicing patience and
stOicism. The boxing fans everywhere
would think more of the champion if
he would consent to take on some of
his many chalengers over a route to a
decision.
There are several men entitled to
with Welsh who are not be-
ing given a tumble at aIl-nOt even
crack at q nO-decision match. They are
Johnny Dundee, who tried to get the
job as Charley Whites substitute the
night the latter was taken i'll, and Jack
Britton, who would be willing TO con-
cede almost everything in the way of
rate receipts to step in the ring with
the champion.
But Freddy is patient and a stole,
and can bide his time, even if the fans
can't. He is in no hurry to meet Dun
dee or BrittOn. Maybe he figures, like
a great many others, that the result of
a bout with either would set him back
some.
Believes Ritchie VIII Win.
However. Welsh has agreed TO box
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

, battery on a vital spot of a horse
They objected to this cruelty most
strenuously, finally turning out the
lights to emphasize their protest. To
get even with the Coliseum manage
ment this wonderful horse tanner
sought a cOple CT ministers and en-
I listed their efforts in stopping a box
ing match scheduled for an early date
They appealed to Gov. LaFOIlette who
promtly ignored them. Encouraged by
the horse tanner, they sought official
after official in Oshkosh to interfere
with the boxing match, but were IN
successful
Now, 1 ask: Were these ministers
prompted by a disinterested public
spirited official or citizen. or was it a
case of spite work?
One Objector. Was Executed.
Four years ago I was interested in
a boxing match at Boston, Mass. George
Gardner and Marvin Hart We're to par
ticipate. A Rev Mr.. Richardson broke
into print loudly protesting against
the match. Some of the newspapers
printed his unjust objections. I say
unjust, because the authorities did not
comply with his wish, although he
tried by every means to stop the match.
Three Years later Rev. NJ. Richardson
went to the electric chair upon cOnvic-
ton of murder of young girl which,
it was alleged, he committed to hide
a heinOus crime. So there is proof that
even good minister who objects to
boxing match may commit a greater
wrong some time.
Yates's Alleged Escapade.
Boxing in Illinois has thrived under
permit during various administrations
Evan under Gov. Dunn's present admi-
nistration-and Gov. Dunn is a former
judge who knows that the laws are
rigidly against boxing in IllinOis-the
game has been conducted in various
cities in the state. The same conditions
prevailed under Gov. Deneen, who was
fOrmely states attorney for Cook
county, and also knew the law in the
premises. During Gov Yates's time,
however, the possession of a boxing
glove was interpreted by him as a very
serious offence. Within the last week
have read in the newspapers that
former Gov. Yates is named as cores
pondent in a divorce suit filed by Ed.
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lard is 10 years younger and doesn't
know what the word dissipation means
so far as practicing 1t in any OF lts
many forms goes. Therefore, if the bat
tie does simmer down into a question
of which man can remain on his feet
for two hours and quarter, the odds
viii be in favor Of the white.
Willard Can Hit Hard.
Another thing. Willard can hit and
hit hard, too. I think he can deliver n
much harder punch than Johnson can.
OF course, having a punch and know
ing how to land it are two different
things and that is where johnson has
the edge-in cleverness and experience.
But if Willard fights on the defensive
for a dozen or more rounds, Johnson $
chances to get in effective wallOps will
be growing Simmer and simmer as the
fight grows older
Many believe johnson will fall be
fore the first real good man who meets
him. But few regard Willard as a
good man" If Jack were to battle
Sam LangfOrd believe that the Boston
tar baby would be the favorite in the
betting. And when we recOueCt that
Frank Moran stayed the limit of 20
rounds with the champion last summer.
It will not be surprising if Willard.
much better man every way than the
PittsbUrger, sticks the 45--if he doesn't
do any more.
Wizards PrOyyess Unknown.
and comparing them, what do we get2
Nothing that would give Willard a
lOOk-in, but Jess has never fought
LanCfOrd, Jeanette or MCVey, pOpu-
larly looked upon as the only firstclass
men besides the champion, and there is
no telling just how good he is. He has
done nearly everything asked of him
with the single exception of beating
"Gunboat' Smith, and if they were to
meet tomorrow the chances are that
Jess wouldn't find it very much of a
task to deliver the goods.
There are many fans who will back
a champion any time he starts. regard
less But those who follow the game
closely know that the sure thing in the
betting is not always the sure thing in
the ring. Although I, like all experts
who figure a fighters chances on his
known form. can't naturally give Viii
lard chance on the dope, on a com
mon sense basis we must not figure him
entirely out of the running. If Willard
takes the defensive throughout and
the negro to force the milling,
his chances of emerging the winner will
be considerably enhanced.
MuddIing Boxing In Havana.
It will be an unfortunate thing if un-
scrupUlOus promoters and managers are
to be allowed to NEEDLE in boxing af-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
BALL TEAMS START SOUTH SOON.
TRAINING 5EA50. WEAR At HAND
Magnates Adopted Rule Barring Taking Teams to
Training Camps Before March 1, but Protest Soon
Made Them Change Their Minds; List Of
Places Where Teams VIII Play.
BIZ FRANK G. MENKE.

March J.. just so long as he doesn
send the men to the regular camp. Be
cause there is no rule against this, IL
is a fairly safe wager that some OF
the pitchers and catchers viii be work
ing out in the south quite some time
before March LIST.
Here are the places where the teams
will train and the dates Of their de
parturc for the camps-
American League.
Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 2s.
Red SoX-HOt Springs, Ark, March J.
March H.
Charlottesville, Va, Feb. %.
March 1.
White Sox-Paso Robes, Cal, Feb. IS.
Tigers-GUlfpOrt, Miss, March l.
decentralization, Tex, Feb. q
Yankees-Savannah, Ca, Feb. "a
National League.
Giants-NIarlin, Tex, Feb. %.
PhilIies-St-. Petersburg, Fla, Feb- -.
DOdger=DaytOna, Fla, Feb "A.
Braves-AIacOn. Ga, Feb. p.
Pirates-Duncan Springs, Ky, March s;
Hot Springs, Ark, March Is.
Cardinals-San Antonio Tex FEB. Il
Cubs-Tampa, Fla, Feb. Is
Reds-Alexaudra, La, Covington, Ky,
FEB. Is.
Pittsburg-Augusta, Ga, March l.
Baltimore-Faye tteville, N c., March 10
Buffalo-Athens, Ga, March j, March TO-
BrookIyn-Jac zson, Miss, Feb. %
St Louis-Havana, Cuba, Feb. %
Chica gO-Shrevepo La, Feb 70
Olis-ValdOsta. Ca Feb Z8.
Kansas City-Wiclita Falls, Tex, Feb %
In cases where two dates show, It means
that squads will leave at different times
In the case of the Pirates they will 90 to
Dawson Springs on March 18th. remain
week and then 90 TO Hot Springs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

TEW YORK, Feb. 13-It seems
Just a day or two since we heard
Il the echo of Hank" Gowdy's
home run smash in that world series
battle, yet here we are right on the
eve, as one might say, of the 1915
baseball season.
A few days more and the advance
guard of the players in the American,
National and Federal leagues will be
trekking southwark for the purpose of
working sundry kinks out of their
systems The main squads will be well
along on their way before March in
most cases.
fOre-March l. rule2 Sure there IS
such a rule. But rules, like eggs, are
made to be broken. Laws, like auto
mobiles, can be lodged. And that's
what the organized baseball folks are
going to do.
The no training before March T.
rule was adopted by the magnates last
winter when they were all excited
about that economy stuff. They would
have hacked off couple Of their legs
if someone had told them such action
would result in economy. This rNle
was adopted as means Of saving IN
training. camp bills.
Managers Kicked.
The maguates thought by adopting
the rule they had accomplished a
needed reform. But the managers
didn't They yowled. Most of the
managers said that March first wasn't
early enough to begin training. Fur
thermOre. some one argued that if the
American and National league clubs
didn't go into training until after
March 1 it would give the Feds a
chance to grab a lot of early pub
licity by sending their teams south
during February.
Then the magnates took a tumble to
themselves and word was passed along
the line that rules is rules, but don't
let rules stand in your way too much"
How It's Evaded.
There is nothing in the wording of
the new rule. as we interpret it that
bars a manager from sending his bat
terry men to some place south of Mason
and Dixon line two weeks or so before
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

As long as you nave TO ouy' Duy
v-bere Won get the benefit of the reac-
tion-buy goods Made II FL Paso-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
Notice

Holmes Dyeing and Cleaning Works
is no longer connected IN any way WIN
fba Tailoring and cleaning office at los
San Antonio street, next to the Wig
wan theater. Phone 786. and our auto
will call on you. Can leave package on
e. ssFJo Mace like Holmes. ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

AtFey cIoth-Iined weather strip keeps
o1it the cold Rathbun-Mix CO.-AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
By James
j. Corbetf
Former Heavyweight ChHmPlOR
Of the World.
Interest In Willard johnson Fight Would Be /
Greater If Johnson Were on Scene Of Battle

Blu It
lizard Has Good hane o tas n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
How It's Evaded.

There is nothing in the wording Of
bars a manager from sending his bat
terry men to some place south of Mason
and Dixon line two weeks or so before
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

It viii be an unfortunate thing if I'M
scrupulOus promoters and managers are
to be allowed to NEEDLE in boxing af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31

Mrs. R. NJ. Lynch, Mrs W. W. Walker, Mrs. w. E. Dickson, Mrs. Frank Rice, Mrs ". c. Tyler, Mrs. J. h. Slack.
 Rev. l.. NJ. Stansell will leave Mon day morning for Athens, where he will attend conference.
 The Fidels class of the Twenty first Avenue Baptist church entertained at Halloween party on Friday night at the home of Mrs. D. E. Jones on Twen- tieth avenue The evening was spent In Halloween games. Refreshments ap- propriate to the day were served at a late hour
 On Friday night a Halloween so- cial was given at the Seventeenth ave- nue school under the auspices of the School Improvement association. The building was decorated in pumkfns, jack O lanterns aud other symbols of the day and the entertainment pro vided was games and contests suit able to the occasion.
 An Otertainment was given at the Lewisburg school on Saturday night for the benefit of Walkers Chapel. The programme consisted of readings and music. the pupils of Miss Jamie Orman contributing a large part of the mu- sic.
 Mr. Frey Ballenger of Cleveland Is the guest of relatives in North Bir- mingham.
 Mrs. Charles Saunders and two sons have returned from a months visit to relatives in Tennessee.
 Mr. and Mrs. " B. Fair, who have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Blackwell have returned to their home in East Orange. N. J.
 Dr. and Mrs. H. c. Morland and three children left Sunday morning for Ha- vana, Ala, where they will visit Dr. Morland's parents
 Mrs. Roscoe Henderson has been re- moved to the Birmingham infirmary as the result of a serious accident.
 Mrs. Luther Jacks has returned to her home in Oak Grove after visiting her mother in North Birmingham.
 Dr.. R.. l.. Houston has returned to this city to locate, after an absence Of more than two. years in Rio Janeiro.
 MT. T. M. Sharrit has returned to
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One of the prettiest social events of the week was bridge party given Fri day evening at the home of Mrs. N. Hawthorne Hawkins on Ensley High lands Elaborate decorations in yellow chrysanthemums and dahlias. with ferns, pumpkins black cats. and witches. sug- gestive of the Halloween season were used in the living and dining rooms, where five tables for the game were ar ranged. The ladies' prize was a neck piece and the gentlemen was a sterling pen knife. Yellow and green hints, em- phasizing the chosen colors were placed on the tables. and a hot buffet supper was. served. The score cards were Hal loween scenes, bearing appropriate quota tions. Those enjoying this pretty hos pitality were: MT. and Mrs. ". C.. Mathais. MT and Mrs. T. s. Abernathy, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Kent. MT. and Mrs. r. E. Butcher, MT. and Mrs. G. A. Mill lar, MT. and Mrs. Louis Mackenzie. MT. and Mrs. Harry Hillhouse, MT. and Mrs. c. H. Bradley, MT. and Mrs. E. ]. Krum- mel. MT. and Mrs. Joe Grant and MT. and Mrs N H. Hawkins.
 Mrs. Frank Lemont was a recent hos tess. entertaining at bridge, at home on Park avenue, in compliment to Miss verna Van Sandt. Halloween decorations with ferns were used in the rooms where the four tables for the game were ar
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NORTH BIRMINGHAM


 The W. NJ '. of the Twenty first Avenue Baptist church will meet Mon day afternoon at 2;s0 at the church.
 The regular monthly business meet ing of the Woman's Missionary society of Mt Vernon Methodist church will be held Monday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock at the home of Mrs Henry Mc- Duffie.
 The Young Peoples Missionary so- sciety will meet at Mt Vernon church Sunday afternoon at ? oc clock
 Complimenting Mrs. H. c. Morland. who will shortly make her home in HuntsvI4ie. Mrs. NJ E. AIorland enter tained at a luncheon xon Friday aft ernoou at her home on Thirtyzfourth avenue. The house was beautiful with a .rrofusion of ferns and yellow chrys- anthemunls and the rooms were lighted by the soft glow of jack lanterns. The HalIowecn idea was carried out in the various courres. Mrs. Morland's s guests were :, Mrs Fl O. Morland. Mrs R. H. Wharton, Mrs. J. w. McKinstry.
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EAST BIRMINGHAM

rha aebate held at the Methodist church rh,,r.dav evening proved very interesting
 Quite a large number of mempers anu
 .,,,.,.ors were present. Preceding the de-
 hate a short musical and literary pro-
 cra mme was rendered. The supJec', ne-
 solyed. that this is the age or true pro-
 e1ess." was ably handled sy the ioi-
 loving speakers. Affirmative. the Rev
 IF F. Emmerson and MT F.. 0. Lipscomb;
 recative pr. H. A. EIlkourie and MT,
 James Barton The judges were Mrs.
 ]. W. Johnson. pr. John E. Ellis and
 MT F. o. Dill, who decided in favor of
 the negative.
 Mrs. R. " stewart. Mrs. H, K Pat
 terson and Miss Holly Murge of East
 Birningbam were elected delegates to
 the 'Teen-Age conference held at the flrst
 Methodist church Saturday 'sfrernoon
 Tynder the auspices of the Womens Ms
 sionary society and the brotherhood class
 or the Methodist church, mock trial'
 will be held in the auditorium of the Cum ni,,gham school Monday evening at < o clock Those taking part are: Minnie Ellis ys. Carros Askew, damages Tor aien- i;stine the affections Of her huspahd' James Barton and George Finley attor- neys for plaintiff and Hollis Parrish apd William Spencer, attorneys for the de- feI.se. Judge II. F. Abernathy presiding. The will consist or women. Miss Sadie Purdy will entertain ten members of the Wednesday Morning cro- chet club att her home. Miss Adrain Col lins will give the lesson.
 At a meeting of the Literary club, com posed Of young men and women of the Mtthr6iss church.. recently organized fac following officers were elected: Presi. dent. Mir Henry Meyers; vice president, MT, Joseph Tidwel; second vice president. MT Chris Campbell; third vice president Miss Natalie Eastis; secretary. Miss Lola Hawkins. treasurer; Miss EJna Eastis, At the next meeting. to be held Tuesday evening in the auditorium of the church tl.e following programme will be rem orred: Vocal solo, Miss Natalie Eastis at cofnpaaied hy Miss Edna Eastls. Music Raae.fng by Mr. Joseph ridwelE; Music Rea6ing hy Mr. NJ c, Hipps.
 Little Mary Elizabetl Glaze is con vatsscent after d severe saen Of ton sslstis At the home of Shfr parents Mir, and Mrs. N. N Glaze
 A.iA M AIiles Of Potts Camp. ASssss / 'ssthe guest Of relztives and friends ir . tSxst Eifmirghani.
 3fr ehd Mrs D. c. Wilson have named . Ihtft 1itt1e xon''Ciyde Drennen Wilson.
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Blanche Atkinson and Miss Inez Full mer.
 Miss Maude Daniel was charming hostess at a pretty Halloween party to the members of the Prothean Sun day school class of the Methodist church. south, and few friends on Thursday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Daniel. The entire lower floor of the apartments were artistically decorated in the vari- ous Halloween ideas and on the yer anda corn stalks and jack O lanterns made a pretty setting for this merry party. In the reception hall Miss Iil- Han Mills and Miss Lizzie Mills served punch, the beverage being dipped from a huge black pot, suspended from an oriental tripod In the witch contest the prizes were awarded to Miss Katie Bailey and Mir. Wayne Waggoner, each receiving a dainty box of bonbons. Various other Halloween games and contests were enjoyed. in which the following represented ghosts MT. Gib- son Atkins, Mr. A. Atehley MT. Brooks Hall MT. Miley Crumley, MT. Mertram smith and MT. Ben Kerlin. Those as- sjsting Miss Daniel in her duties as hostess yere: Miss Lillian Mills. Miss Nola Perkins Miss Lizzie Mills and Miss Layne Smith, Later in the even ing refreshments were served with dainty little Halloween favors, there being about 10 guests.
 Mrs A u. Monfec will be hostess to the Thursday Afternoon Crochet club this week at her home on Vine street
 The Woman's Missionary society or the Baptist church will hold their monthly social on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs S. c. Seay as hostess at her home on Third street.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Bap- tist chuch will have candy pulling at the home of Mir. and Mrs J. N. Dun bar on Friday afternoon and evening.
 MT. R. H. Durant Of Calcia Is the guest of his brother, Rev. k, l.. Dur ant. at the Baptist pastorium.
 MT. and Mrs. J. K. Boggins have come from Atlanta to make their nome in Pratt city and are at home With MT. and Mrs. c. T. Gale on Thomas avenue.
 Miss Mamie B. Clark, who has been spending sometime as the guest or Miss Mary Lou Wood, left yesterday for Jackson Tenn. pb,,
 MT. and Mrs A. S. Wickham or Pnil- adelnbia were the recent guests Of MT and Mrs. P w. McDonough.
 Mrs. W. J. Grim is convalescing rom her recent illness
 Mr. and Mrs J. c. Wood of Chicago are the guests of the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Wood, on Mapie street. hoor
 Miss Katherine Gurley, who has been ouite i'll with diphtheria, is rapidiy m proving at the home of her parents Mir and Mrs B. F. Gurley
 Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Newman nave gone to spend sometime Wi'h reia'''e and friends in Chattanooga
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his home in Morris. accompanied by his daughter, Mrs Jess. Robinson. and her small son, who win make week s visit. with her parents.
 Mrs. W. NJ. Roper, who has been ill at her home on Twenty first avenue, is much improved.
 Mir Wallace Merritt has returned to his home in Havana, Cuba, after be- ing the guest of his sister. Mrs. I. H. Blackwell in North Birmingham.
 pr l. R. Stodghill leaves Monday for Wadley, to attend the Randolph association.
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tained the Thread of. Tho Story club. Yellow chrysanthemums, graceful vines and ferns were artistieally used 10 en- hance the beauty of the rooms. The sub jeet for the afternoon was Home Eeon-
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snead, Miss Ethel Wood. MT. Ed Caine, Mir MclSinnon, MT A. s. osgood, MT. G. C.. Harrington, MT Charles Nanderhoof, MT. Hugh Craig. MT. Minor. Mr. Albert Day MT. and Mrs. Frank Lemont
 Thursday afternoon, at her pretty home on Avenue H. Mrs. c. R. Walker enter