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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MIR. AND MRS. DAVITT
 HOSTS OF LAST EVENING

Mr. and Mrs. A F. Davtt were hosts last evening at an informal dance, enter taining to honor Miss Luelle Strickland of Valdosta, Ga, the attractive guest of Miss Ella Louis Ward, who is receiving many social attentions during her stay in Birmingham.
 The rooms were prettily decorated with ferns and cut flowers and the young folks enjoyed music and dancing until late hour Punch, sandwiches and other light refreshments were served during the even ing
 Mrs Davitt received her guests wearing beautiful gown of yellow silk and lace. Miss Ward wore an attractive costume of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14

sea foam green with sequin overdress, and Miss Strickland was charming in yellow taffeta and silver lace.
 Among those invited were Miss Strick- land, Miss Ward, Miss Annie Franklin, Miss Claire Norwood Miss Nellie Haylow. Miss Lois Brown. Miss Pulia Carney, Miss Dorsey Harris, Miss Dorothy Allen, Miss Helen Keiser, Miss Lewis, Miss Madeline Ward, Miss Inez Smith, Miss Grace Hall, MT. Percy Brewer, MT. Clyde Holcomb, Dr. Dwight Chiles, Mr. Sam Paul, MT. John Ingram, Mr Milton Bush, MT. w. F. Cook, MT. Sickle, MT. Earle Walters dorf, MT. Sam Robbins, MT. Richard Scribner, MT J. B. Gilbert Mr. Jeffries MT Roy McGruder MT. Robert Snow. Mr Jesse Sherrer, and Mir. Horace Bennett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
By JANE SHELBY

attractive visitors at luncheon yesterday at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Thomas Hunter Notion. in Highland park.
 The exquisitely appointed table held a beautiful Japanese floral ornament as a centerpiece and place cards of the same attractive design bore the following names: Miss White, Miss Sessions, Miss Alice Jones' Miss Ella Blacksher Miss Amele Hill, Miss Nora Sereven, Miss Blanche Divine and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
TODAY'S EVENTS
 IN SMART REALMS

Miss Margaret Gage entertsins at buffet supper for the Lewis-Screven wedding party.
 Miss Elizabeth Massey compliments Miss Pauline White.
 Miss Marguerite Nabers hostess at luncheon for Miss Belle Roberts.
 Friday night dance at the Newspaper club.
 Friday Bridge club meets with Miss Dorothy Allen.
 MT. and Mrs. Blackwell entertain Fri day Five Hundred club.
 MT. Marshall Hogan host at informal dance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MRS. CURRIE HOSTESS FOR BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs, w. A. Currie entertained the mem- bers of the Wednesday Bridge club Thursday, instead of on the regular day for meeting. Auction was played, the prizes being a box of crepe de chine handkerchiefs and a boudoir cap A luncheon followed the game.
 Those present were: Mrs. Dan Hogan, Mrs w. A. Watts, Mrs. c. E. Miner, Miss Margaret Chambers Mrs. Thomas Boatwright, Mrs. Wallace Wilson, Mrs. W. J. Panhallegon, Mrs. W. B. Hill house, Mrs. Harry Parker Mrs. R. l.. Sherman and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
DINNER-DANCE
 AT PHOENIX CLIR

The entertainment committee of the Phoenix club announces the regular semi monthly dinnerdance which will take place at the club Saturday evening. Danc- ing begins at 8 o'clock and dinner will
 be served at midnight. A number of at-
 tractive visitors will be present and add
 ed to the pleasure of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
LITTLE JOk FRS MEET
 WITH MRS. DRENNEN

The weekly meeting of the Little Jokers took place yesterday afternoon with Mrs Hubert Drennen a charming hostess at her home on Iroquois street. Luncheon
 was served and later the game was en-
 joyed. Only the members were included
 at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MISS CLARK TO ENTERTAIN
 FOR ELECT

Miss Augusta Clark will be hostess at an informal party Thursday evening. Jan uary 20, at Matsuyama, the country home of her father Gen. l.. V. Clark. The honor guests upon this occasion will be Miss Belle Roberts and MT. W. w. Hazard, whose marriage will be soemnized Jan uary 26.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
Empress Receives Americans

Petrograd. January 12.-(via London.) The American ambassadog and Mrs. Marye were received in audience today by the Empress, who made~ an exception of the rule to which she has adhered Since the beginning of the war abolishins for nal audiences in view of the activity of Mrs. Marye in Russian charities. Mrs. Marye's activities have resulted in the establishment of refuge for babies and an American hospital for soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MRS. HARRIS GIVES BOX PARTY FOR VISITOR

An informal courtesy in honor of Miss Lucille Strickland was the box party with Mrs, Bob Harris as hostess Mon day afternoon. Those witnessing the | matinee at the Lyric with this lovely hostess were: Miss Strickland, Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Mabel Marler and Miss Dorsey Harris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB
 MEETS WITH MISS GLASS

The members of the Thursday Bridge club enjoyed the hospitality of Miss Eve lyn Glass yesterday Following an excit- ing game of auction tempting luncheon was served.
 The following compose the membership of the club: Mrs. Warren Buchanan, Miss Lucille Lamkin, Mrs. Sidney Smith, Miss Carey Johnson Miss Margaret cole- man. Miss Margaret Terrell, Miss Evelyn Glass, Miss Louise Glass, Miss Annie Don- nelly, Nils Minnie Dryer Mrs. Ed Nor ment and Miss Carol Woodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MkS. BURKE ENTERTAINS
 THURSDAY AUCTION CJIrp

Al ehJoyaole meeting of the Thursday Auction club took place this wao,, a+ .1 y home of Mrs. Harding Burke in inc p;ch. mond. Narcissi and ferns decorated tbe rooms where the games were played and after a dainty camisole was awarded a . prize, tempting luncheon was. served to the members eu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MRS. GASTON HOSTESS
 FOR BRIDE AND VISITOR

Mrs. Zell Gaston will entertain at lunch- con Tuesday at her pretty home on Mill ner Crescent for Mrs Robert John Me- Gavock, and Miss Amelie Hill Mrs. Me- Gavock is a recent bride and Miss Hill a Montgomery girl who is being extensive ly entertained as the guest of Mrs E. w. Fucker, Jr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
Ambassador Willard Sued|

Washington, January 13.-Suit for s50, 900 damages against Joseph E. Willard, American ambassador to Spain, was flied here today by Charles l.. Ruffin. A civil engineer, who charges that he Jas n- iured to that extent by his dis fharge, alleged to have been brought al{but by Mir Willard last February from { be vice presidency of a Company organlEe to construct I3 miles of railroad fron4 Rich mond to Urbana, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
JONES' STEWART
 INVITATIONS OUT

The following cards have been sent out:
 Mrs. Minnie c. Stewart invites you to be present at the marriage of her daugh- ter Minnie Floy, to MT. Felix Milton Jones on Tuesday afternoon. January %, 1916, at o'clock, 2109 Avenue H. Ensley."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MISS MOORE'S COURTESY FOR
 BRIDE-ELECT AND VISITOR

Miss Margaret Moore has issued invita- tions for a bridge luncheon at her home on South Nineteenth street next Tuesday IF honor of Miss Susie Nabb, a bride elect. and Miss Mary Lott Williams of Marouette, Mich. who is expected for a visit to Miss Elizabeth Locke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14

Hemphill. Miss Eloise Hemphill Miss Caroline Montgomery, Miss Woodhead. Miss Forney, Miss Sarah Southall, Miss Ordway, Miss Ramey, Miss Jones, Miss Avis Myatt and Miss Virginia Hidden.
 Others receiving with the hostess were Mrs. J. G. Moore, Mrs. M. D. Orcutt Mrs c. T. Owens, Mrs. J. w. Mcqueen, Miss Ada Blanche Gray, Miss Mary Campbell and Miss Thelma Wheeler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MEYER-GREGG
 ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS

Cards reading as follows have been re- eeived in Birmingham
 Mir. and Mrs Marshall Jerome Gregg announce the marriage of their daughter, Cora, to Mir. Robert Randolph Meyer, Sat urday, January 8, 1916 Birmingham Ala. :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14

the Emotion Through. the story"--both interesting topics
 When I look back now at the hand that guided me in my work at Columbia" Mrs. Henderson said. q realize Gods goodness in directing my work in my chosen course, for at that time while did not realize what it was to mean to me in the days to come, [ have seen that through it the best work of my life has been donen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MISS NORWOOD TO
 HONOR MISS STRICKLAND

Miss Mary Claire Norwood has invited a number of friends to attend the Fri day night dinner-dance at the press club as her guests as courtesy to Miss Lu- elle Strickland, the guest of Miss Ella Louis Ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MRS. GRUBB TO
 COMPLIMENT DERIrTAN NTE

An interesting event of the coming week will be Mrs. W. L Grubbs bridge luncheon at her home in Highland park to compliment Miss Dorothy Davis, the debutante daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Oracle Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MISS ALLISON'S LUNCHEON FOR MISS NABR

Miss Susie Nabb will be honor guest at a luncheon at the Country club Wednes- day with Miss Gladys Allison as hostess complimenting this charming bride-to-be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MRS. JORDAN PLANS
 LUNCHEON FOR SATURDAY

Saturday at her home on Avalon street. Mrs. Mortimer Jordan will be hostess at a luncheon complimenting Miss Amelie Hill of Montgomery and Mrs. Robert John McGavock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
Important Bridge Blown In

Saloniki, Greece. January 13.-(via London.)-The important railroad bridge over the Struma river at Demir- Hissar has been blown up by French engineers as precautionary measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
Operation on Miss Wilson

Philadelphia. January 13.-Miss Marga- ret Wilson was operated on at the Jeff ferson hospital here today adenoids and enlarged tonsils being removed. The op- eration was pronounced highly success full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
MISS MOTION HOSTESS
 AT LUNCHEON YESTERDAY

Complimenting Miss Pauline White, who is the guest of Miss Mary Sessions, Miss Gertrude Motion entertained several other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-14
Dance For Visitor Event of Last Evening

 ElecN GirsMs Kidd for Mrs Wrd-Cl Notes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
SURGEON OF VESSEL
 SUNK OFF LEVANT HERE

Dr. Daniel Lawler, who was ships surgeon on the Belgian liner Water lands just before that ship was sunk in the ! Mediterranean while doing transport duty, today opened offices in this city in Lafayette street. The Vater1ands was engaged in the trans portation of rQunitionS. and other war supplies between Halifax and Liver pool. before being requisitioned as transport.
 Dr. Lawler is native of Windsor Locks. and is a graduate of Phillips Exeter, FordhaSn University and the University of Maryland He was for merIy an instructor at Johns Hopkins university, Baltimore, and has had service in St. Francis hospital Hart ford; William Painter Memorial hos pita1, Baltimore; Chi1dren's hospital Washington; and Bellevue and the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled New York Dr. Law1er made four transatlantfc trips on the VaterIands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
MERCHANTS CALLED IN DAMAGE SUITS
 AGAINST STRIKES.

Meriden, Jan. 4.-More subpoenas in the suit of the International Silver company against former employees and officers of labor unions who have been participants in the strike against the company, were served today by court officers, the respondents being mer- chants and some former empldYes of the International Silver corhpany Those @erved are ordered to be present at a hearing to be held in New Haven tomorrow when the matter of a tenn porary injunction against labor lead CTS and str kers will come up.
 Although the time in which sub poenas could be served expired Satur- day night by the wording of the orig ina1 papers an extension of time has been granted. This will expire to- night Several officers of International unions also mentioned in the suit were here Sunday but no effort apparently was made to serve them with papers. These officers have probably left the city again.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS
 OF OEKENUCK TRIBE IN
 IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIAL
Especial to The Farmer)

~Stratford, Jan. 4Hwith most inn Rressive ceremonies the newly elected officers of the Okenuck tribe of Red Men were installed last night at the Wigwam on Church street. Deputy Great Sachem William Lounsbury of Bridgeport presided. He was assist ed by Past Great Sachem Edward IT. Buckingham and Past Sachern James Holt of Bridgeport. The officers in stalled were: Sachern, Ivan L.. More house; senior saganore, Charles Gra- ham; junior sagamore, John J. O'Brien; prophet, Ernest L. Cox; chief of records. Asa L. Parketon; col lector of wampum, Andrew Eaton; assistant collector of wampun, How Everett S. Beardsley; trustee for three years, John E.. Beardsley: for one year, William H. Fryer; chief of music, Harry Baldwin; degree cap tain, John Graham. Following the installation corn and venison was served. The meeting was largely at tended.
 of officers of the CupheaS club will be held Thursday evening at the club rooms. After the election, several important matters wilI9 be discussed It is expected that arrangeme ents will be made for the anniversary -celebra- ton to be held Friday, Jan. 21. F The Stratford Fire department will have it's annual election of officers this e. '.'ening at the fire house. The annual report of the years doings will also be read.
 The girls basketball team! of the Stratford high school will play the Ansonia high school Friday evening in Ansonia. A large delegation of root CTS will accompany the team. N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
YOUNG CZECH LEADER,
 ON TRIAL FOR TREASON

t-4Berlin, Jan. 4-Prfvate information has been received from Vienna to the effect that Dr. Karl Kramarz, who is prominent in Austrian political affairs as the leader of the Young Czech party in the Reychsrath, is now on trial on 9 charge of high treason. pr. Koerper, secretary of the Young Czsch division and several other Bohemian politicians, are being tried at the same time on similar charges. It is re- ported that pr. Kramarz is consider ing his own defense and is managing it with great skill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
TAXING BILLS BEFORE
 RHODE ISLAND SOLONS.

Providence, Jan. 4--No organiza- ton proceedings were required at the opening of the legislature today as the officers of both branches were chosen las twfnter to serve through the two sessions for which members were elected in 1914. It is expected that a large part of the session will be oc- cupfed with consideration of financial matters. Among bills to be intro duced are those for an inheritance tax, a tax on savings deposits in na- tfonaI banks and corporation tax and for an increase in the state tax for the purpose of constructing and 1naintaining state roads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
CONN. RIVER STEAMER
 MIDDLETOWN AGROUND

Saybrook, Conn.,, Jan. 4-The steam CT MiddIetowns r after passing the bridge bound for Hartford at 1880 a. n-, went aground near Calves Island Light and remained there until O clock today when the change of tide released her. No one was injured and no damage sustained.f The water in the river was very low all day Mon day and the considerable flow of ice caused the grounding. Tugs are busy keeping navigation open by breaking up the cie in the chan mel. -s-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
JOHN J. KELLY.

John J.s Kelly, a machinist at the Locomobi1e Co.,, died yesterday at his home, 560 East Main street. after a lengthy illness. MT. Kelly was a member of the Spanish War Veterans, having enlisted from WiIlimantic, on the first call for volunteers. He was also a member of the Relief As sociation of the Locomobile Go. Sur viving him are his widow, Benna. Nc Dermott Kelly, and two daughters, Helen and Benna. Burial will be in WiIIimantic,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
STORM HITS CAMP GROUND.

Mantle, Conn, Jan. 4-During the recent wind storms, many feet of the high board fence at the state camp ground. were blown down and demoI- ished. The fence around the whole tract needs repairing and unless it is attended to shortly the entire fence will be down. This fence, nearly two miles all told, was built some years ago at a large expense to the state. supposedly to keep the soldiers on the grounds during their stay but was intellectual
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
FORD BACK HOME
 AFTER PEACE TRIP
 LODGES WELCOME

Detroit. Jan. 4-Henry Ford, leader of the peace mission to. The Hague, returned to Detroit today but at the station he avoided a delegation of To- cal citizens who had planned to vel come him home and present him with a floral piece in recognition of his peace efforts. He remained in his private car and proceeded to his country home at Dearborn. A public meeting in honor of MT. Ford is being planned for the near future.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
DEBORAH BOUNDS.

Pneumonia, which is sweeping the country, claimed another victim yes terday in Deborah, wife of real estate dealer James Bounds, at the family residence, 1190 Stratford avenue, af- ter an illness of nine days. Mrs. Bounds was TT years of age and was one of the oldest and most widely known resfd Of the East End. She was 9 dcvout communicant of St Luke's Episcopal church. Beside her husband she is survived by on daughter, Mrs. Everett Sniffen. O Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
FIND AUTO STOLEN
 FROM NEW HAVEN IN DAMAGED CONDITION

Abandoned in Fairfield avenue op- posite the Protestant Orphan asylum, an automobile belongtng to Michael Rascalli of PAP Hamilton street, New Haven, and stolen in that city a week ago, was found in a slightly damaged condition early this morning. It was taken to police headquarters where it is awaiting the arrival of the owner who was notified of the finding of the machine this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
Watkins, Sale

with great interest by the ladies of Bridgeport sta Sss today at the Wat kins Art Store, 1O91 Broad street. Each year MT, Watkins endeavor to close out at remarkably, low prices all the articles in stock that were left unso1d during the busy holiday season. In this sale are included pictures, mirrors, picture frames, bric- a-brac, candle sticks, novelty trays, clocks, and marble ornaments in a profusion of styles and designs and all at remarkable reductions. The sale this year promises to eclipse by far any~sale of it's kind ever held. An
 3arly inspection is advisable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
GODDARD7GO: FORMED
 WITH S1O,OOO STOCK

The, Goddard Go, of. this city has organized for a stone work business. It has quarry Non Goddard avenue. The officers are: President and treas urer, H. H. Burlison, of Bridgeport; i; secretary, George J. }BIakeIy of Strat- ford. The capital stock authorized is $1O,00O, divided into 100 shares of common stock par value $10O. The amount paid in in property other than cash is $1O,Oo0.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
THOMAS J. sLINEY.

Thomas J. Sliney, who at one time resided in Bridgeport, died yesterday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Alice Smythe, of 84 Henry street, New Haven. MT. S1iney was 76 years old and had been in the em- ploy of the Winchester Repeating Arms Go. for AT years. He was born in Geneva, N. r.. but came to Bridge! port when boy, removing later to New Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
STORM CRIPP1Es CABLES

New York, Jan -Trans-AtIantic cable communication has been crip- pied or delayed by severe storms which have swept over Ireland, Eng land and the continent. A similar announcement was made yesterday regarding telegraphic communication in France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
SWEDISH LINER SEIZED

London, Jan. 4.-The Po1itiken states that the Swedish liner Criton, bound for Japan, has been seized by the Ger, mans and taken to Salimunda
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

Joe Cassidy and William Willett, sentenced to Sing Sing for compIicity in purchasing a supreme court nopi- nation, expect to be freed on parole tomorrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04
OBITUARY
CLARENCE PLUDE.

Clarence. the nine months old son of MT. and Mrs. John Plude of 23 Railroad avenue. died on Sunday. The funeral was held yesterday from the undertaking parlors of Rourke & Boucher, and burial was in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-01-04

Masked bandits held up nurses in a 'htcago hospital. footed the office, and rot away with S3,50O.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-22
THE ORGANIZATION is CONFLICT.
ED AT the MEETING HELD
AT CLINTON.
ME- MBERSHIP HAS3CLASSES
Por.ends Great Coed In Work Of Stim,
ulatirq Chr. ST an People Of the
STATE to a Realization Of Euu-
cational Values.

Clinton.-With representatives from
three Christian denominations pres
ent. the Association for Christian
Education in Mississippi was complet-
ed last week by electing Or, NJ. L,
Melvin president; DIR. A. +. Watkins,
vice-president, and Dir. p. w. Proyine,
secreary-treasurer and also by the
adoption of a constitution and bylaws
which indicate that these Christian
educators mean business in their de-
termination to prosecute a vigorous
campaign for the Christian element in
the progress Of education.
The constitution provides that the
membership shall consist Of three
classes: Active, associate and insti-
tutional, all OF which must have CON
nection with some one of the ~evangel-
ical churches in Mississippi.
1t Is believed that it portends great
good in the work of stimulating the
Christian people OF Mississippi to a
more intense realization of education
al values. One OF the main features
of the work will be to give the people
everywhere in the state thorough in
formation in regard to the work and
worth of education and the kind of cd.
ucation that counts most for civic
righteousness.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-09-22
PUSHING CENTENNIAL.
To Lay Cornerstone Mississippi Build
ing in September.

Gulfport.-Director General Blakes-
lee of the Mississippi Centennial an
nounces that plans are being perfected
to hold imposing ceremonies on Sept.
s and 0 when the laying Of the corner
stone Of the Mississippi building VIII
take place.
Chief Justice Smith will officiate.
Assistant Director John 7. Come
left for San Diego, Cal, to collect such
data as will prove of value In getting
I'D the big Mississippi exposition.
An examination of the government
exhibit, ascertaining just what space
will be required to house same here.
and same attention given the Canad'
ian exhibit.