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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
WEST END

The reception given at the Methodist church by Mrs. F. o. Croy and Mrs. $. A. Townsend, was well attended. The en- tertainment was given for the chalrmen of the missionary bands and the band members in appreciation of the good work done during the year. Among those pres- ent were the Rev. and Mrs J. c. Per singer Talks were made by the Rev. NIT. Persinger and the Rev. Tyler All joined hands and sang "Blest be the Tie That Binds," while Mrs. s. A. Townsend, who has been the band leader, burned the note that paid off the debt on the pipe organ. Punch was served throughout the afternoon and music was furnished by Miss Ellen Croy
 Mrs. H. G. Sellars entertained the mem- bers of the West End Baptist choir, their wives and husbands Thursday evening. Several humorous contests and musical romances were enjoyed, Mrs. Turner pre- siding at the piano. MT. Cummings was the successful contestant. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Hammond, Mir and Mrs. B. s, Williams MT. Ernest Cum Nmings Mrs. G. A, Allison, MT. Simpson, MT. G. E. Weir, Miss Eloise Allen, MT. and Mrs. Ben Huddleston, Mrs. Bankston, MT. and Mrs. w. L. Turner, MT. and Mrs. James Wood and little Miss Evelyn Sellers.
 Mrs Harry Fisher entertained her Sun day school class and their husbands at a Christmas party Thursday evening Games and music were enjoyed until d late hour The class presented their teacher with a beautiful pin. Among those present were: Dr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Black welder MT. and Mrs. w. M. Gwin, MT. and Mrs. Jack Garner MT. and Mrs. w. E. O'Brien, MT. and Mrs. Ross Hancock, MT. and Mrs G. F. Purser, MT. and Mrs. T. R. James, MT. and Mrs. Bor land, Mrs. Whitaker. MT. and Mrs. Harry Fisher and others.
 Members of the Wednesday Afternoon Social club gave their annual husbands party' on Thursday evening. at the home of MT. and Mrs w. A. Reynolds. The club game of forty-two was played. Salad plates were served the following Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Walters, MT. and Mrs. w. V. Holmes, Mir. and Mrs. IT. G. Bar clay, MT. and Mrs. John Merrill MT. and Mrs. Charles Looney, MT. and Mrs. John Simmons, MT. and Mrs w. c. Johns MT. and Mrs. E. w. Ellis, MT. and Mrs E. A. Lively, MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Par rish, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Worrell, Mir. and Mrs. Herman Whaley of Louisville. Ky, Miss Alberta Cooper of Nashville, Tenn, and MT, and Mrs. w. A. Key. holds.
 One of the prettiest of the recent home weddings was that of Miss Lucille Sims and MT. Robert Earl Fordyce, who were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
EAST LAKE

Mrs. R. H. Walker was hostess on Fri day afternoon to the Pierian club. A splendid programme was rendered by Mrs. E. G. Burchhel. Mrs. w. o. Bass and Mrs. J. T. McPherson, together with the musical numbers by rs. A. H. Olive Mrs. Wayland Jones and Mrs. Amelia Embry. A salad course was served to the members and invited guests, who were as follows: Mrs. F.. G. Burchfie, Mrs w. o. Bass. Mrs. P P. Burns, Mrs J. D. Bancroft, Mrs. N. A. Barrett, Mrs. w. C. Caldwell. Mrs. Chappell Cory Mrs A. H. Darden, Mrs Robert Morris, Mrs r. J. Robinson, Mrs Roberta Culpepper Mrs Sumpter Lea. Mrs. Eugene Wat lington, Mrs. II. B. Wood, Mrs. T. R. Eagles, Mrs. A. D. Smih. Mrs. H. H. Hibbs, Miss Nell Ellis. Miss Abbe Cham bless Mrs. R. II. Walker. Mrs. J. T. McPherson and Mrs. w. N. Griffin; in- vited guests, Mrs. Amelia Emory, Mrs D. G. Meadow, Mrs. A. H. Olive Mrs o. B. Newman, Mrs. Houston Taylor Mrs. D. E. McLendon Mrs. H. E. Wool ley, Miss Kathleen Meadow and Miss Winnifred Doles of Detroit, Mich.
 The Baraca social was held on Thurs
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Mrs. William Warren, Miss Latady, Mir and Mrs A. Latady, Mrs. W. E.. B. Davis, Lee Bradley, Jr., H. B. Gray, Jr., Reese Murray, Miss London. Dom aid Drennen, Robert Malone, Mir. and Mrs. Warner Shook, MT, and Mrs. J. L. Yancey and others.
 Miss Carol Jackson entertained at luncheon yesterday at the Tutwiler in compliment to Miss Josephine Aldrich, a January bride.
 Pink roses in an ornamental bas- ket centered the table and at each cover an exquisite corsage bouquet Of roses, lilies of the valley and hya- oinths marked the places for Misses Aldrich Selina Robinson, Susie Perry, Marguerite Nabers, Lucy Pinckard, Mrs. Grover Tilden Davis, Mrs. T. A. Murphree and Mrs. Leonard Barker.
 Miss Eugenia Wilkinson entertained Friday at luncheon at her home in Norwood.
 Those who enjoyed the hospitality were: Misses Thelma Abernathy, Gladys Hayes, Frances Strange, Stella Mae Orr, Celia Campbell, Eloise Nor row, Margaret Notes.-The of Colum- biana.
 Mrs A. P. Finch will entertain Sat Urday at her home in Norwood, giv ing a "chocolattiere" in honor of her two guests, Mrs. J. c. Turner of At 1anta and Miss Sallie B. Smith of Lynchburg, Va.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Milner Caldwell entertained last evening at the Coun- try club, giving a dinner-dance in honor of their niece. Miss Katherine Ledbetter, and Miss Mary Lois Ball, both of whom are debutantes this sea- son.
 Among those who enjoyed Mir and Mrs. Caldwell's hospitality were: Misses Katherine Ledbetter, Mary Lois Ball, Hattie Cullom, Katherine Morrow. Elizabeth Caldwell Locke Alice Bowie, Blanche Divine of Geor- gia, Susie Green. Susie Haskell, Eliza beth Jordan, Dorothy Davis, Messrs Mason Brown, William and Vernon Badham, Richard Bowron, Lee Allen Brooks, Henry Fowlkes, Robert Hemphill, Joe P. Mudd, Charles Mc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31

Cormack of Dallas, Tex, Harry Mont gomery, pr. Simpson and Harold Marsh.
 Mrs Walter Blaney of Cincinnati, who is spending the holidays with her parents. MT. and Mrs James w. Donnelly, at their home on Highland avenue. entertained at bridge on Fri day afternoon.
 The members of her club are: Mrs. Frank Glass, Jr, Mrs. Peterson Mar zoni, Mrs. Warren Buchanan, Mrs William Bew White, Mrs. Sidney Smith, Mrs Ed Norment, Mrs. Phares Cole man, Jr.. Miss Margaret Coleman, Miss Evelyn Glass, Miss Minnie Dryer and Miss Lucille Lamkin and the additional guests were: Misses Marguerite Nahers and her guest, Esther Landis of Phila- delphia, Eula Weakley, Mae Collins, Mrs Henry Wagstaff of Atlanta. Mrs. Ernest Hettrick, Mrs. Vernon Whita- ker of Atlanta.
 Miss Elizabeth Caldwell Locke will entertain at dinner at the Country club on Saturday evening in compli- ment to Miss Pauline Hayward of Chicago, who is the guest of Miss Eliz- abeth Wyman. Covers will be laid for 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mrs. N. L. Miller win entertain the Highland Book club on Friday morning at 1o:30 o'clock.
 The board of managers of the State Training School for Girls will meet on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the school at East Lake.
 The Sociological Study club will meet Tuesday morning at 4:30 o'clock with Mrs. J. o. Hannum on Maplewood avenue.
 study class in parliamentary law with Mrs. H. H. Shell as leader will begin on Wednesday morning, January B. at 1915 o'clock in Battery B room, city hall, fourth floor. Anyone interested may join the class. The proceeds go to the Bir- mingham Equal Suffrage association.
 The associated Bible students will hold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31

additional guests, in compliment to re- cent bride, Mrs. Hardee Brown Hewitt
 The Birmingham Motor and Country club has issued the following invitation to it's members:
 "The Birmingham Motor and Country club invites it's members and their out of-town friends to the New Years ball on Monday night, January l, 1917. Dancing from 9 to 9
 The Little Jokers will be entertained this week by Miss Margaret Moore at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. B. F. Moore, on South Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31

married at twilight December 24, by the brides grandfather. Dr. Pierce, at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. c. Kelly. Miss Mary Reeves was maid of honor while MT. Collier was best man
 Miss Elizabeth Whaley played Mendels- sohns wedding march and during the im- pressive ceremony Miss Lila Cobb sang
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
CHENEY'S
EXPECTORANT

BEST COUCH MIXTURE. Cannot disturb the stom- ach spoil the appetite. Relieves irritation in fhe throat loosens the membrane. Cures Asthma. or stuffed cough Group. Bronchitis. Hacking Cough. stores.-(Adyt.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Store Closed New Years Day at O'Clock
znuh New Years Greetings and Plans for 1917

First of all want to express sincere thanks for your patronage during 1916 To you who made the greater and better Hrschs possible dedicate our new store, for when the improvements completed it will be practically new from top to bottom
 An attractive and roomy mezznane will be built all around the first floor wde handsome stairway, in addition to efficient elevator service, will make the mezzanne floor pleasure. At the head of the stairway will be offices and bookkeeping department To the right of the stairway on the side where the elevator is located) will be famous ch drens hat department. Here, with more and new equipment, this splendid, constantly growing depart ment will be able to the children of Alabama bet ter than ever bfore On the other side of this floor will be located popular priced trimmed hat depart ment. Here will show and sell the best and most attractive trimmed hats that it is possible to make for five dollars and less.
 Our second floor will be entirely rearranged and larged for the use of famous French Parors Here as usual will be shown the most fascinating and com plete display of really beautiful millinery in the south, display that will mirror the smartest thoughts of the most notable fashion designers from the worlds mil linery authorities
 Our entire present first floor will be devoted to strictly departure for Our Queen Quality shoe and hosiery department, woman's and chlldren's store that will stand at the head of everything of its kind in the south not only in point of department ele gance, beauty and service, but in the goodness and style superiority of the molels will offer We be- ieve that nearly every in the land knows what to expect of Queen Quality shoes They the stand ard by which all women's shoes compared They are made by the Thomas G. Plant Co., of Boston, the largest manufacturers of women's shoes in the world. In our Queen Quality shoe store styles and prices will range from popular to the very finest display that will cover every taste and inclination.
 Altogether we promise great things to and for the women of the Birmingham shopping territory, and in doing so keep foremost in minds the big thought and fact that we our growth to you and that to continue to grow emust continue giving you he very best merchandise and the very best service and in the year of 1917 will be prepared to the most crit ical women in the most satisfactory manner.
 With our heartest good wishes for your happiness and prosperity for the year, are as ever,
 Yours to serve,
 Hirsch Millinery Co.
 213 & 215 19t St.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

sent His associations. especially dur
ing the latter years Of his service in
the senate. have been with that little
coterie OF members of the Republican
side of the chamber who stand for
the big interests. He hobnobs with the
financial powers and with those who
believe that legislation should lie
enacted primarily for the benefit Of a
few and that these few if taken care
of will take care Of the man.
Representing a greet agricultural
state. he has become. notwithstanding,
more active in doing things for bank
Ia more attractive to him than the
broad grain fields of his ewn state,
and those who manipulate money elicit
his concern rather than those who till
the soil. His closest friendships in the
senate are with men like Lodge and
Penrose and Oliver and Gallinger and
others who are neither for nor II tile
common people.
Burke One Of the Feoeie.
On the other hand Governor Burke
Is just plain. blunt. matter-0f-fac
every day citizen. man whose whole
character shows that he believes he
Is just as good. but no better than his
fellows who behave themselves ard
perform their duties. There is noll,:ng
proud or aristocratic or wha: in COM
mon parlance is spoken of as st lck
up" about the man who handles ell of
Uncle SANS cash. He walks down TO
his office in the big treasury building
Just as II he were a ir.,n going to do
DAYS work in the field. removes the
coat Of his ready made" snit ai,t la :
bors as though he Were he only man
In the employ OF the government. ami
had but a few hours in within TO COM
plete his tasks. He has never forget
ten that he halls from North 1;akGt;.
and he has never Indicated that lie
believed himself to be an, oetter thai.
the rest of the good citizens Of that
state. He is just one of them and that
is why they desire TO have him repre-
sent them in the, senate rather than
the man who has been in Washington
for so long that he has 'outgrown"
them.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

have conducted this office to the
satisfaction of every man in
Richland County. You know that
not one estate has been wasted,
nor one widow or orphan child
has been robbed of his or her
property. You know that have
rendered honest, intelligent and
courteous service to all. No officer
can do more than his full duty,
but another NAV do LESS. Do
you want this same SERVICE con-
tinued. or will you turn to a new.
untried and inexperienced man
who has neither regal nor bus,-
ness training? Will YOU as IN
TEI.LIGENT voters do this? If ]
have done my duty. and have,
then l have earned my salary. It
is SERVICE that you want in this
office and this is what you have
had for eight years. this you will
have if I am elected. Why should
you exchange a CERTAINTY for
an UNCERTAINTY? Why place
a man here that you know moth
ing about? The right thinking
man will hesitate to cast his bal
lot for a new and inexperienced
man when he has the ooportuni-
tty of voting to retain an effici-
emf man in office.
On my record as man and ci-
tizon of Richland County: IN my
record as your County Judge of
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02
GEORGE a. BANGS
Democratic Candidate for Com
gross, First District

Compare him with Mr.. Helgesen.
and then vote your own Interests
and for the man who will protect
them.
MIR. Bangs has lived in Grand
Forks since he was ii years old.
he has established reputation
at the Bar of this state second to
none. In fact, he is recognized
lar beyond the confines Of the
state as man of superior ability.
ne is man of positive opinions
but his opionions are always bas-
ed on careful investigation of the
subject, hence he is not called up
on to either explain or retract.
He has at all times been an ar
dent advocate of the rights of the
people as against those who at
tempt to exploit them.
The interests of tie farmer and
OF the working man are safe i'm the
hands of Mr.. Bangs.
H" has the ability to discern the
right and the inclination and firm
ness of character to do what is
right and more, he has the ability
ana force to compel others to do
the light if placed i'm position
Where he can exercise his ability
and force
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

Having received the nomina-
ton for Clerk of Court on the Re-
publican ticket at the June Pri-
maries, l respectfully solicit the
support of the voters at the Gen
eral Election, Nov. 9TH, 1916.
was born in Richland County in
1883 and have always been re-
sidelt of this county. If elected
l will devote my time and atten-
tion and use my best endeavor,
that the business of the office be
promptly and courteously attend.
ed to.
Respectfully yours,
OSCAR F. WORNER
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR
SENATOR PECULIARLY THE
TYPE TO HELP STATE.
HIS PLAIN RECORD SHINES IN
CONTRAST TO THAT OF NC.
cUMeER, PAL OF PENRosE.

Omaha World Herald: Among all
the contests now pending in some thir-
ty states which will elect United
States senators next month there is
none where the contrast between the
rival candidates is so marked as in
North Dakota. The Democratic nomi-
nee is John Burke. treasurer Of the
United States and thrice governor OF
his state. The Republican candidate is
term.
Senator McCumber has been in the
senate SO long that he has become an
aristocrat. out Of sympathy with the
constituency he was chosen to repre-
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

l hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office of County
Treasurer subject TO the voters OF
Richland County, at the General
Election to be held November 9TH
1916 Thanking you for past
favors and assuring you that your
support will be appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
FRANK BUDACK
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

eight years and on my record as
one who has been a builder for
good in this county for thirty
five years, l ask you for your
friendship. for your approval of
my official conduct as your SER
want and for your vote November
9TH.
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE VAN ARNAM
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02
Announcement

I am present Deputy Sheriff
and hereby announce myself a
Candidate for the Office of Sher-
III subject to the voters of Rich
land county, at the General Elec-
ton to be held November Z. 1916.
Your support will be appreciat-
ed.
Respectfully yours,
ROBERT v. McMICHAEl.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

Mr. Wooledge was born in Wiscon-
sin In 1850 and graduated from the
University Of Wisconsin in 1904. The
following year he was admitted to the
practice Of law and has been active
in that profession in North Dakota
for eleven years. being now a member
of the firm OF Greenleaf. Wooledge
and Lesk. The fact that Mr.. Wooledge
in 1910 was defeated for county judge
in a strong Republican jistrict by
less than a hundred votes indicates
that his standing Is Of the highest
where he Is known best.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

Gentlemen:
In announcing my candidacy
for reelection to the office OF
County Judge, I do so without
hesitatin or apology, nor need
promise you what will do if elect
ed. My eight years of service in
this office is proof of what my
future conduct will be. by their
works they shall be KNOWN not
by some idle promise that II will
serve the people WELL" You
know my capabilities and how
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

It isn't the typhoons 80 much a. the
Qaore common swellS one hos to look
for on the sea Of matrimny.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-11-02

District.
Mr.. Mcdonald is well known farmer
and business man Of Barnes county.
He Is vice. president Of the Northern
Rriquetting Co. which is engaged in
developing one of the greatest re-
sources of the state. He served on the
last territorial council being right
fully entitled to the title Of pioneer.
For six years he served on the nor
NAL board. being appointed by Gov.
Burke. Mr.. Mcdonald is making q
strong contest for congressman.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-15
A RACE OF SINCE RS.

One noticeable feature of the Norfolk q-oncerts, this year, which elicited gen. serzI comment, was the quality of the singing by the local choruses. The result of the years of training by MT. Paine shows itself in the perceptible growth in the art of singing-in con- fdence, tone quality, control and effects that distinguish the trained singer JGrem the novice.
 In this way the Choral Union has developed and cultivated the singing talent of Litchfield county as it would never have been cultivated otherwise. Aud in this endowment of education aione-leaving out of all consideration the magnificent features of mammoth orchestra, the first productions ot world famous composers, the great .sslOists, and musical masters, that have given the Norfolk festivals celebrity ol both hemispheres--Mr. and Mrs .Stoeckel have conferred a boon upOl the people of this region that is of ill .calculable value and lasting benefit.
 The Norfolk concerts have bred rsce of singers ill Litchfield county.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-15
In Uniform.

In place of splendor or show
 Or those of a lowlier grade, Wherever you happen to go,
 In temples of pleasure or trade,
 The women are found on parade In fashions that dazzle and strike,
 But, somehow, it can't be gainsaid, They all look exactly alike! They pass you in row upon row,
 In nattiest plumage displayed; The rich and the poor and the low,
 The old and the young and the staid, Not one from the pattern has strayed, And seen from afar down the pike,
 This truth -'ou can hardly evade- They all look exactly alike The dowager, fifty or so,
 The spinster, beginning to fade, The debutante, young and aglow,
 Are all in one fashion arrayed.
 Their hats are a similar shade; Their skirts have a similar hike;
 Their shoes are the same kind of
 suede
 They all look exactly alike! You can't tell the queen from the jade, It's facts 1 am giving. Sure, Mike! You can't tell your wife from your maid.
 They ah look exactly alike. -Berton Braley in Life.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-15
hose Sticky Hands.

"In the paper last evening I was reading a wonderful thing" the fat plumber began, by way of opening the conversation.
 "What was it ?'' the thin carpenter inquired.
 "An electro magnetic hand"
 "What kind of a hand is that-some- thing to win at poker ?"
 "No, it is for the wounded soldiers in Europe.'
 "What is the idea ?"
 "Well, the. hand is mechanical, and so magnetized that all kinds of iron tools and implements adhere to it, and can be released at the will of the wearer."
 "A hand that everything just naturally sticks to-
 Exactly"
 Nothing new about that
 II suppose you have heard about it before."
 Mot that particular one, but many others. In fact, an uncle of mine once had hand that everything stuck to, but he wasn't a soldier. He was 8 pickpocket.
Connecticut western news., 1916-06-15

front name2' Percy sez she. I'd have guessed it, sea l. But say! when he got through sez t' my wife, It's a dunn shame U call that feller Percy. He ain't no Percy: he's live one. Them tunes O. his n act'lly took all tn rheumatic out O both my hind legs an wanted t' git up an dance jig. He was ably assisted by lot O new. fangled things they called dago in. st'ments, sech as th' albino, tn boom. erang, tn gambrinus, an 50 on. They was played with tack hammers, an he kept lem all busy an kept tn ortches. try sweatin'-but bnl.lieve me, he had tn house with him firm start t. finish, an they wouldn't let him go, even after he'd gone off with his evergreen otUomobile tire, till he'd come back an banged out his cornstalk dance ag'in. tell ye-'
 "Mr. President, said Sexton Strong, "I want to shut up the house and 20 home. l move we adjourn" Car ried.