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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
"soNGs FOR SERVICE"
Gypsy Smith
Song Books
Now On Sale.
S. F. DYSON & BROTHER
Booksellers & Stationers
400 King Street.
Legal Notice.
To Whom It May Concern:

The Capital Paint Company, In
corporated. proposes to decrease the
capital stock Of the Company by the
purchase by the Company, at the low
est offered price, not above par, of
its outstanding preferred stock, said
preferred stock consisting of four
hundred and sixty shares Of the par
value Of forty-six thousand dollars.
John F. symington, President.
Conrad c., Smith, Secretary
276-N-24-D-l-S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-12-01
NOTICE

The successful competitors, for the
Dodge Automobile and the Edison
Diamond Photograph, given at the
Masonic ! Bazaar, Will be announced
from sthse stage Of the Surprise
Theatre On Friday evening Dc. ist.
at s o'clock. "a +
274-5t. cod.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-20

MkSr = OkES DEFIES ] F1E LAW
WITH BIRTH CONTROL TALK
EMMA GOLDMAN UP TODAY
New York, April 2o.-Mrs. Rose
Pastor Stokes, wife of ]. G. Phelps
Stokes, wealthy Socialist, went
among the women at a dinner for
Emma Goldman in the Brevoort hotel
last evening and whispered what she
declared was birth control informa-
ton. Emma Goldman is to be ar
raigned today under the charge made
against her when she was arrested
recently. Mrs. Stokes was applaud
ed, as were others who voiced similar
sentiments Mrs. Stokes passed
around to women slips of paper upon
which she said birth control infOr-
nation was printed. There was no
representatives of the police depart
ment at the dinner, which attracted
many persons, most of whom seemed
attracted by curiosity.
81 have come here prepared to do
Just what Emma Goldman did," said
Mrs. Stokes. 81 am not bidding for
arrest and do not speak in a spirit
of defiance. | want to do what Emma
Goldman did. That l am married and
have social standing makes a differ
ence in a way. There is nothing brave
about what l want to do. l merely
am honoring the law by breaking it.
Pm not the only woman to do
that same thing. The courts found it
the easiest way to quash the indict-
ment against Margaret Sanger. Per-
haps they will take that way in
Emma Goldman's case. In any event,
we know that the courts will have a
bigger fight over this than ever they
had.
Young girls have written to me
asking advice about marrying on
slender incomes. There should be
no bars to such information. What
is good for the uptown gander is
certainly good for the downtown
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-20
The Weeping Willow.

A wonderful action picture of the
weeping willow weeping. It is very
hard to see the willow weeping on a
rainy day. A striking popularity
about the weeping willow is that it
never has to be watered. It's a self
sprinkler. Where one can see and
hear the willows wailing and weep
ing is in Oregon and Idaho since they
went dry. Nobody has ever tried to
find the big cause for the willow to
weep, so we've got a bunch that the
babbling brook told the weeping will
low about how strong our army and
navy is compared to other countries.
-O-O
Tony VoIpe, owner pooIroom, e21
Blue Island aY., held to grand jury,
two murder charges. Pleaded self
defense in killing Anton Romagnano,
1O4C Taylor, and Rocco CarbOne, 916
Polk, in saloon brawL
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-20

DR.. ben" Reitman, John F. Tuck
er, John Sloan, Alexander Harvey,
Whidden Graham and others deliver
ed addresses clarifying personal lib
erty and denouncing any interference
with it by anybody or any law. DR..
L. Goldwater declared the press We
nal and distorted
Among those present were Mrs.
Frederic c. Howe, wife of the COM
missioner of immigration; Leonard
Abbott, president of the Free Speech
league; Bolton Hall, Jessie Ashley,
George Bellows, Robert Chambers,
Jr., Dr. Holbrook Curtis and Mrs. ].
Sergeant Cram.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24
BURNS, OUTFTELDER OF
GIANTS, CAME FROM
UTICA TO BIG SHOW

There have been and are a number
OF members of the Burns family rep
resented in major league baseball,
but perhaps the most distinguished of
the clan is George Burns, the out
fielder OF the Giants. George was
born In Utica 26 years ago to-day.
key, "a. 1890. and he made his pro
fessfonal debut In his home city iT
1903. Burns was a catcher in his
younger days. and worked behind the
bat for Utica until 1910. when am
injury put him out OF the game tenn
porari1y.
Georges substitute took advantage
OF the occasion to put up such nifty
game that Burns was re1egated to the
bench. Then one OF the Utica out
folders busted a leg. and George was
sent out to fill the gap. In little
while he was one OF the star out
tielders OF the New York State
league, and In the fall OF 1911 he
Joined the Giants. McGraw didn't
make him q regular until 1918. and
since fa1n, Though handicapped BY
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24
THE THIA1BIE

The n1Bt reference to a thimb1e
found In English literature is under
date OF Nov. "A, 1896, when that use
fur article was referred to as a
rrhumB-she1l. From the description
gfran IT Is inferred that the article
was very much like the thinbles in
use to-day, except that It was worn on
the thumb. This clumsy way of utili-
ring It was soon changed, but the
name remained the same, although
corrupted In the course Of years to
t'thimble-" The man who introduce
ed thimbles in England was John
Letting, a mechanic anc metal work
err Of Holland, who settled in Eng
Land In the latter part of the seven
teenth century and pracuced the man
ufacture in various metals with great
success. Indeed, he founded for
tune which has been increased and
distributed among several wealthy
families Of England to-day. The thin
Bile was the basis of his success. for
It came into general use soon after
the first samples were placed on the
market. L,ofting was not the inven-
tor Of the thimble, however, for ar
ticfes OF this kind have been found
in the ruins of Hercu1aneus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24
known to ring followers, fought a 80

known to ring followers, fought a 80
round draw in France with John L.
Sullivan in '38, and defeated many
good heavyweights, although he was
only feet inches in height, and
weighed only about $50 pounds at
his fighting best. Mitchell never held
a championship, although for years
he was beyond doubt the best man
in England, and called himself, not
without reason, the boxing cham
pion" of Great Britain. Charlie has
been reported dead or dying several
times in the last few years, but he
paid brief visit to America last
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24

summer and personally gave the lie
to such rumors. He admits that he
has been in poor health, and looks
older than he is. He isn't physical
ly fit to serve as a soldier, but he has
done good work in recruiting. Nit
chell says England has only one real
ly great boxer now, and that is jim
my Wilde, the Mighty Atom" whom
he describes as one of "the wonders
Of the world
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24
Lord Mayors Fund
Thanks American
Consul at Tiflis

London, Nov. 24.-The Lord Mayor
Fund at it's last meeting passed a vote
Of thanks to Willoughby Smith. the
United States Consul at Tifis, for the
great work he did in helping them,
and other kindred organizations, to
alleviate the distress Of the Armen-
ian refugees
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24
ANNIVERSARIES
OF RING BATTLES

Charles Watson Mitchell, the old
English boxer, who was one of the
cleverest and best light heavyweights
tho game has ever had, was born in
Birmingham, Eng, So years ago to-
day. Charlie Mitchell, as he was
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24

Dr. Percival Lowell, astronomer, who
died recently, left an estate valued at
81 900. 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-24

injuries, he has achieved a reputa-
ton as one of the best outfielders in
the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19
CENTRAL PARK

The Womans Missionary held one of the best meetings of the season Thurs day morning with Mrs Frank Jones. Mrs. B. b. Lambert had charge of the programme. She introduced the new course in mission study for the year, The book to be used is World Mis- sions and World Peace." The first work in this book with Mrs. Lambert was very interesting and promises a strong course. After the programme refresh ments were served to the following members Mrs. DeShazo, Mrs. J. W. Akin, Mrs. B. r. Lambert, Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Cowan. Mrs. A. w. Jones and Mrs. Frank Jones,
 The Central Park Civic league met at the, school building Monday even- ing. Several matters of unfinished business were taken up with reports from the various committees. The com mittee on public utilities reported that a telephone would be. installed in the school building next week. This com mittee also reported good progress in the matter of lights for the school Other committees are encouraged and some other much needed improve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19

ments will be realized at an early date.
 Mrs Harry Frohoff was hostess to
 the Era Study club Wednesday, aft ernoon al her home on Bessemer boul- evard. A very interesting programme
 had been arranged Emerson's essay on
 'Herosm" being the subject for study with Mrs. H. A. Lockhart as reader. Members joined in the discussions aft CT the reading of the essay. Mrs. Fro hoff sang for her guests and Misses Yarbrough and Reeves furnished de- lightful instrumental music The E,ason- -Aldridge wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening at the home of the bride, Vinesville. Miss
 Jessie Aldridge and MT. w. J. Eason are well known and have many friends in this. section. Their wedding was a happy affair Rev Mir. Swindall of East Lake officiated. The bride was dressed in a blue travelling suit, pre- paratory to the couples honeymoon trip to friends and relatives at Good water and other places. The brides maid was Miss Vera Aldridge, sister
 of the bride. The groomsman, MT. Charles O'De1l, of Vinesville. After their honeymoon MT. and Mrs. Eason will reside with MT. J. H. Conoway
 until their new home is completed at Vinesville.
 The next meeting of the South Park | social club will be held with Mrs. Lindsay Wednesday afternoon. The Woman's Missionary society will 1 hold a social meeting at the home of Mrs Will Harris Thursday. l Miss Belle Acton has returned from a visit to Anniston.
 1 There will be preaching at both local church Sunday morning and evening.
 Rev. J. D. Baird has resigned his position as pastor of the Central Park Baptist church. The members are l unanimous in efforts to retain his good 1 services Rev. Baird expects to leave the city.
 ! Mir Thomas Letson of McCalla has returned to his home after visiting his sister. Mrs. B. E. Lambert. MT J. s. Acton spent last week end 1 with his family at South Park. l MT. and Mrs. John and MT. and Mrs l w. F. Trawick have moved to Central 1 Park from Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19
EAST BIRMINGHAM

In honor of Miss Annie Floyd who leaves for Mulberry Fla, to spend the winter. Mrs. r. o. Dill invited number of friends to her home Friday to enjoy a delightful luncheon. The Dill home was
 beautiful with it's decorations of cut
 flowers, ferns and palms in the dining | room, the luncheon table centered with a vase of American Beauty roses and place
 cards bearing the same flowers bore the
 names of Miss Mildred Shoot Miss
 Corniele Anderson, Miss Floyd, Mrs J. w.
 B. Chambers, Mrs. M. Smoot, Mrs. Pauline Whatley, MT. and Mrs. F. O. Dill A delightful affair of the past week was l the meeting and reception held at the Cunningham school Tuesday afternoon 1 by the Cunningham School Improvement
 association. During the business session, Mrs. W. P. Armstrong, secretary, read
 the budget for the new year, also naming
 chairmen and committees for the term
 MT. J. c. Blackwell, principal of the school, made a short talk, outlining the work of the association, followed by an ! interesting address by Mrs. Ledvy, cor responding secretary of the Mothers con
 gress A social hour followed during which Miss Nellie Firth rendered several
 piano selections. Mrs. Charles Varin of I East Lake was present. A delightful
 
 the meeting.
 | Dr. and Mrs John E. Ellis were at home to the members of the Missionary society Monday afternoon. At their cot tage home in East Birmingham, following the business session. social hour was 1 enjoyed Several new members were en- rolled Thursday an all day prayer serv-
 ice will be held at the Methodist church. A box luncheon will be served at noon l%x-<
 Ellis served refreshments during the so- clal hour.
 l The Wednesday Morning Crochet club will meet with Miss Susie Hopewell at I Edgewood. All members are requested
 to bring thimble scissors and needle as
 the lesson hour will be spent in sewing 1 for a worthy cause.
 1 merry party of young people gathered
 at the home of MT. and Mrs. Theo Ham,
 ner Monday afternoon in response to an 1 in invitation to celebrate the twelfth anniversary of her little daughter, Miss Mary Clark Hammer. The afternoon was delightfully."- spent with contests, games
 and other diversions. Several musical numbers were rendered by the little hon. cree An amusing feature of the affair was the cutting of the birthday cake, Miss Lorain Pollard and Miss Hilda Cir ten tieing for the ring. Miss Elsie Atick- 1 son won the thimbe Miss Gladys Booker and Mir Adelbert Jones drawing the but tons, Mrs. J. F. Atickson the dime In the dining room pink and white was the color scheme. A large birthday cake cen tered the table Miss Hammer lighting the first taper followed by the guests who numbered 70.
 Mrs. A. J. Kennedy and Mrs. w. V. Glaze were hostesses at a theatre party when they entertained Tuesday the oc- casion being the birthday anniversary of their sister. Mrs. J. w. B. Chambers. in
 tContinued on Page Fivc)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19
Ready to Show
 Xmas Dolls

DEMEMBER that we carry IN no other toys and put all our efforts in selecting the best line of dolls possible. An especially attractive line of domestic unbreakable character d oils, already dressed in pretty costumes, at $1.00
 (Burser's First FIOOr)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19
For Women Hosiery

Wonderful values in wom- ems plain and fancy silk hose, in black, white and col ors; in plain or fancy striped and drop stitched gray hose, black and white striped and colored striped hose in many novelty effects, $1.25 and $1.50 values, to- morrow until l p. m., 95c pr. Fibre silk hose in black only, excellent quality and good weight, lisle heels and toes and garter top, 50c values, 39c pair.
 Lisle hose for women in black or white, double heels and toes, double tops, me dium weight hose that give good service, 23c pair.
 Burgers First FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19
GloUes

Children's woolen gloves in red, white, brown, navy and gray; also mittens for in fants in plain white, 29c pr. Boy Scout gauntlets for the boys, in black or tan, several styles of cuffs, 59c pair. Mems heavy kid gloves in tan or black at $1 50. Ivory and tan in the washable cape at $1.75 pair
 (BurGer's First Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19

NIINDOW shades t h a t w never wear out. We specialize on Burgers Kant Krack cloth. It is made of extra finenumber and hand painted, no lead is used in our cloth as lead always pin holes and cracks. Knowing as we do about Kant Krack shades, we absolutely guar antee hem not to pin hole or crack. Let us estimate on your needs.
 (BurGer's Second FlOor)
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{Continued on Pare Five
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(Burger's First FIOOr)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19

E ANCY crepe de chine, I handkerchiefs, the pret- tiest assortment we ever had, every wanted color, new printed designs and some with embroidered corners. Hemstitched and rolled hems. 23c each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19

tContinued from Page TwO) society was held at the Central High school. A short business session was held. after which the following pro- sramme was rendered; A French story by Miss Prenderdast; German story by Miss Boden. After the report of the critic the club adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19

E ANCY elastics for mak- \ ing garters. Now is the time to start making your Xmas presents and garters make a very acceptable and inexpensive gift. All colors in shirred ribbon elastic, 25c, 35c, 50c and 59c yard.
 (Burger's First FIoOr)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-19
Dresses Reduced to
SPA ]. 95
Ln the Fashion Store, Values up to $45

This the best goodszed reduction of the and it made just simply because broken and the is getting late
 The suits include at least fifty different styles of wool lour, broadcoth gabardine jersey cloth ockne and checked velour plain and fur velvet trimmed And there good varey of coatsstraght faring, beed boused and pretty nearly everything most wanted far color concerned.
 The dresses are for morning, street and afternoon but chiefly for afternoon and they include great many copies hgherprced models There dresses of serge and simple few with military braidng dresses of char meuse plain with gold silver racery with jet beadng cepe de chine with tiny peatngs and chameuses combined with crepe
 Every one of these garments is reduced to $24.95
 1Uo things to remember And there all sizes in the lot
 (BurGer FrstFI FIOOr)
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
Attention Mr.. Roosevelt
Chesterfield Advertiser.

Chesterfield Advertiser.
There is a happy negro living
on the farm of Mr.. r. E. Rivers
that deserves the attention of
the anti race suicide societies in
general and Theodore Roosevelt,
in particular!
This mans name is Silas Low
ry. Silas is the father of %
childred! Twenty-eight--count
'em. Twenty.six by his first
wife and two by his second. Mrs,
Silas No. 2, however, has just
started. Whether or not she can
beat Mrs. Silas No. is record
remains to be seen.
Of the tWenty-six children
there were eight sets of twins.
The former wife, by the way,
died of measles or something
like that.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
McBEE ITEMS

Mrs. Howell of Hartsville is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. E..
King near town.
Mr.. Sid Hilton from near
Bethune moved his family to
McBee last Wednesday.
Sheriff Douglass of Chester
ield was in town Tuesday.
Mr.. Townly Redfearn of Ker-
shaw visited his grand mother,
Mrs. Sallie Ingram, Friday.
Mr.. Cleveland Middleton of
Catarrh spent Thursday with his
brother, ]. E. Middleton.
Mrs S-Bfesten and children
of Angelus are visiting Mrs. w.
G. Tiller.
DR.. Ingram spent Thursday at
Chesterfield.
Mrs. Lawrence Reed of Che
raw is the guest of her mother,
Mrs. R. B. King.
L. A. McNair of Hartsville
was in Town this week.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
Famous TeXaCO Gasoline
And Kerosene

We now have our tank station complete and ready
till all orders on short Any phone order with Mr.
d. e. Carks store will immediate attention Remeu.
Der that lexaco Gasoene less and goes farther
Our motto prompt and efficient we respectful
~ solicit the oil business of all merchants dealers
we especially request the patronage of rchans and
dealers in Chesterfield, Ruby Mt Croghan Guess Pageland
Jefferson and Anuus and all country adjoining ter
rltorv Your patronage will be appreciated.
Yours very truly
NlSbet 81 Wilson, AgtS.
The Texas Company
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
Card of Thanks

We take this method of ex-
pressing to our friends and
neighbors our thanks for their
kind consideration during the
illness and death of our husband
and father. The people could
not have been kinder or more
willing to aid. All was deeply
appreciated, and we pray Gods
blessings upon all.
Mrs. Eliza Mangum and Family,
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
THE NEW INSURANCE LAW


The anti compact bill, known
as the Laney-Odom bill, which
passed the Legislature short
time before the close of the ses-
sion was signed one day recent
ly by Governor Manning, thus
becoming a law. This law
drives out the Southeastern Un-
derwriters association from the
State, and opens the doors to
competition between fire insur,
ance companies doing business
in the State. The association
named above was considered a
trust for making the fire insur-
ance rates in South Carolina.
1t is argued by some that this
competition will cause rates to
be lower; by others higher.
Many of the companies are Civ
ing notice of withdrawal from
the State. 1t remains to be seen
yet how the new law will work
The opinion of this writer is,
however, that. barring a temper
ary arrangement of the business.
the law will prove a benefit TO
the people. Perhaps this view
was strengthened by the an
nouncement that about a dozen
fat job holders were thrown out
of employment by the closing of
the office of the underwriters as.
SociatiOn in Columbia.
Perhaps Mr.. w. P. Odom de-
serves more credit (or discrediD
for the passage of this bill than
any other man. An effort was
made in the house to filibuster
the thing TO death, but Mr..
OdOm, as chairman of the agri-
cultural committee, marshailed
his forces and prepared 10 stay
the thing out if il lasted a week
or more, and finally about 3
O'Clock one morning he was able
TO get IT TO a vote. Mr.. Rivers
OF course backed him UP and
aided IN the work.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
Card of Thanks

Dear friends: We wish to ex-
press our gratitude to the good
people of Evans mill section for
their many acts of kindness
shown us during our mothers
illness and death, and may Gods
blessing rest upon each and
every home.
D. V. and Cora Horn.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
THE THREE-SIDED CASE

Court was the topic of conver-
sation throughout the county
last week, and the progress of
this important case was observed
with the keenest interest. Most
cases have just two sides. This
one had three. The lawyers and
the Judge acknowledged that
this was the first case of its kind
they had ever had occasion to
engage in. Fifty-nine witnesses
were examined, which was less
than halfthe number summoned,
and the evidence would fill a
volume or two. AS was to have
been expected, few were able to
agree as to the details. The
cost of this trial was we'll above
the seven hundred mark, and the
county is the looser. AS we I'm
derstand the matter, the trouble
did not begin here at the trial
last March, but months and years
before in petty neighboThood
wrangles and annoyances. How
pitifully insignificant these
worthless contentious must ap-
pear when viewed in the light
of the awful results!
While the verdict was ligher
Do(arfwe expected, we hope it is
for the BEST. The jury, we be-
lieve, did what seemed best after
hearing the evidence. We hope
there will not be at any time in
the future a renewal of the feud,
but a better understanding of
each other and peace and good
will among all the parties con-
Cerned.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
BUTTER By PARCEL POST

Mrs. ]. L. Green, of Marshville,
who is looking after the selling
of butter direct from producers
in her section to consumers in
other parts of the State by parcel
post, has agreed to come to
Pageland and tell how it is prof
ltably done if a meeting of in
terested farmers and their wives
can be secured at an early date.
Is there interest in the matter?
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1916-03-15
Notice

Notice is hereby give that a
meeting of the stockholders Of
the Cotton warehouse company
will be held at Pageland, S. G..
on March 3lst, 1916, for the pur-
pose of voting on a resolution 10
dissolve the corporation. No
tice given this Goth day of Feb
ruary, 1916.
l.. l.. Parker, Sec. & Mgr.