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The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
BELG1ANs ON OFFENSIVE.
ORGANIZE TO
 HELP RETURNING SOLDIERS

MELBOURNE, Australia June 26.- The federal and state governments Of Australia have authorized the foun- dation of a fund to be called "The Aus tralian Soldiers Repatriation Fund" " It will enable those who have not been fighting for their country to fulfill their obligations by assisting soldiers to gain a permanent livelihood after the war. The fund is to be vested in a board of trustees, representative of all the states, and it's administration is to be conducted on lines to he deter mined by an act of the Commonwealth parliament.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
BIG ARMY ON BORDER.

WASHINGTON, July 3. - More than 150,O00 Amencan troops are as- sembling on the Mexican border, and it is expected that that number will be passed within the next twenty-four hours
 The troops have been divided into three departments, all under General Funston, and the subdivisions under Pershing, Franklin and Bell. It is expected that General Wood will soon arrive on the border, in which event Funston would automatically be re- lieved of the supreme command.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
SPECIAL AGENT CHECKING
 ALASKAN CUSTOMS HOUSE.

JUNEAU, June 2S. - A. B. Hamer, connected with the office of the spe- cial agent at Tacoma, is in the city and will be here for several days checking the accounts of the local customs house. Mir. Hamer is making tour of all offices in the territory. He has already worked the Kitchekan and Wrangell offices. and will leave about July 1 for the interior, with J. F. Pugh, collector of customs for Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03

lawyers were forever trying to rob her of her property. Her antipathy toward them was so violent that she said: "I would rather have my daugh- ter burned at the stake than to go through what l have with lawyers"
 She married in 1867. Her husband was Edward II. Green, who was United States consul general in Ma nila, where he had made a fortune in the silk trade It is said Green, at a public dinner heard some one speak of Hetty Robinson as "the greatest American heiress." and straightaway announced his determination to marry her Before the wedding day an agreement was signed to the effect that the wife's fortune should never be drawn on to meet the husbands debts or any of their joint expenses. He died in 1902, after having lost most of his money in Wall Street.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03

Five acre tracts will be sold at An chorage in a new auction which will begin in few days. These tracts are located at the south and east sides of the town. Close into the town are one acre tracts and just beyond are the five acre tracts. The idea is said to be to give the people little farms if they want them. They are ideal for raising children.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
BRITISH OFFENSIVE STILL GAINS
ALLIES BLOCKADE:
 GREEK PORTS TODAY

ATHENS, July 8. - The allied fleets today officially announced the blockade of Greece on account of the failure of the government to comply Y ith the demands made upon it by tho allies a week ago.
 It is claimed by the allies that reece, while appearing friendly to the allies, is playing into the hands c. the Teutonic allies.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
ro CAST ASHES OF ALASKAN
 ON NORTHERN SEAS

BRITTLE, June 2S. - Complying wiiH dying request of K. E. Nixon thEklondike pioneer and former Se- attle hotel owner who died several months ago, that his ashes be cast upon the sea, Barney McGee, left for skagway last night on the steamer Alameda to perform the mission. MT M e who is himself one of the
 known men in Southeastern Alas
 and also the Yukon Territory, will east the ashes from the deck of the Alameda as the steamer enters the harbor of Skagway.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
BRITISH GAIN HIGH GROUND.

LONDON July 3-Brtish troops have advanced east Of the Ancre river north Fcou and have gained the higher ground which has been held by the Germans for more than year The German garrison Laboee surrendered to the British after it surrounded
 The newspapers here, while claiming that the war now is in it's final stages the people to be prepared TOT neaV losses as the Germans the defensive will fight harder than ever off what appears be overwhelming de- feat is long possible.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
FRICoURT TAKEN BY STORM.

LONDON July 3.-Accordng to the latest news from the front Frcourt and Marcourt Wood which in the hands of the British taken by storm by the English troops The charge which resulted in the equalization of the two sronghod said have been of the most desperate of war; and London is rejoicing the spirit shown by the troops The Germans it is said fighting desperately but seem unable to of the allies In the first two days fighting the British captured hryve hundred wounded prisoners
 The British wounded from the front are beginning to ar rive here telling tales of the great offensive under --------
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
GERMAN FORCES
 YIELD GROUND:
 LONDON JUBILANT

PARIS July 3The French offensive in the battle of Somme continues complete success and in the first two days of fighting the French captured than 5000 unwounded Germans The French forces have occupied two lines of trenches in the second German position three mile front and the village of Herbenscount. ..-...
 On the Verdun front the Germans have captured the Dam lou redoubt --r ..'
 The French have taken the village of Corfu and now pressing toward Peronne and the British advancing to- ward Dapaume The important highway ntersectng the sec positions has been captured It extends from Marcou Wood to the edge of Assevler and Hebecourt lies between
 The French have captured many prisoners and much heavy artillery
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03

The Juneau city council has refused to extend the saloon limits of the town after being petitioned so to do by 23 property holders,
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
RUSSIAN TORPEDO BOATS
 BUSY Ok BLACK SEA

PETROGRAD, July 3.--Up to and including June 29, Russian torpedo boats have destroyed fifty-four enemy sailing vessels on the Black sea, ac- cording to an official report issued today.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
SEATTLE sAlLINes DELAYED.

The sailing of the steamship North. western, from Seattle, has been post poned until o'clock tonight, accord ing to a wire received by Tom Tal. lent, local agent. The steamship hia- meda, according to the same author ity, will not sail until July 6.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
DROWNED AT LONG BEACH.

LONG BEACH, Cal, July 3-Jultan Liebes, a heavy stoekholder in me Alaska Commercial Co, was drowned here today while bathing in the surf.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
BoMBARDMENT CONTINUES.

LONDON July 3.-The entire German western front is being subjected continuous bombardment by big new Brit is guns which thus has prevented the Germans from sending renforcemens the Somme sector The British now have more than 1000 unwounded prisoners
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
WAR CLOUDS ARE NOW BLOWING
 AWAY

MEXICO CITY, July 3. - The pub lie generally now is taking a more can situation, and it is now hoped that war will be averted.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
SENATE INCREASES ARMY
 APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON, July 3. - The army appropriation bill as prepared by the, senate committee. carries 32S,O0O, GOO. an increase of $140,000,- 900 over the bill as passed by the house.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
GERMAN PRISONERS ARE YOUNG.

PARIS July 3Most of the prisoners captured by the Fnch very young and lend color to the story that every available boy in Germany has been called to the front
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03

A. w. Gardner and Captain H. C. Thomas will establish a shrimp pack ing plant at Wrangell.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
ALASKAN WOMAN DROWNED.

SEATTLE, July 3. - Mrs. Scott King, widow of the discoverer of the Crooked creek placers, was drowned at Preemption, III, June 25.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-03
AUsTRIANs HARD PRESSED.

PETRoGRAD July 3-The Russian forces now have nrooressed fifteen miles southeast Kolomea and the Aus ans are hard pressed their retreat to the Car pathans w ,.. ficv in following the Austrian army through the n the crrahians provided the latter succeed in reaching there before the Russians overtake them.
 BELGIANS ON OFFENSIVE.
 HAvRE July 3.-Begian troops in German East Africa are pursuing defeated Germans along the whole front
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-18

ed to their home in Argenta Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Edna Miller, Louise Fox and Burt Browning and Archie Couch at tended the ball game at Pinnacle Sunday.
 J. S. Humbert of Little Rock was the guest of MT. R. B. Rhodes Sun day.
 The protracted meeting to be held by Chas. Mann beginning August II was held by Brother Glasgo, on ac- count of the illness of Rev. Mann His sermons were appreciated and enjoyed by everybody. Many were present from Pinnacle, Forest Park, Little Rock and Woodson
 Some of the young folks of this place attended the meeting at Pro thro last week and said it was fine. Many were baptized.
 Mrs. Nellie Walker of Forest Park was out to see her daughter and fam fly, MT. and Mrs. R. B. Rhodes, last week
 Henry Walker, one of Forest Parks most popular young men, and MT, Casey were out at this place fishing last week.
 Miss Lida Couch was the guest Of Miss Sallie West Sunday. Miss Cas- sic Cook of North Point spent Satur- day and Saturday night with Miss Lida Couch.
 w w. White is on the sick list this week.
 Mrs. Beulah Butler of Little Rock is visiting home folks this week
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-18
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 We have had several rains since our last writing and the cotton is looking little better
 Since our last writing Messrs J. ]. Evans and Harvey Price have been sick The doctor called to see Harvey several times. They are both able to be up now.
 MT. and Mrs. Titus made several trips to Cato last week.
 Messrs. Ed Wright and Claude Clements visited Harvey Price Fri day afternoon.
 Lee Gosnell is staying at home all the time now
 J. s. Gosnell and son, Oscar, took Miss Mamie Gosnell back to her home in Little Rock last week
 Misses Bertha and Mittie Brothers returned to their homes last we51
 Mrs Nettie Lucas spent a few days here last week.
 Jim Morton was in the valley Sat urday evening.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-18
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terneon to clear off the picnic grounds and practice baseball Some of them think Ferndale will have team ready by August 31 to beat all corners. Bring on your team Roland, Martin dale and Neimeyer and play. You can play the winning team Wonder what's the matter with Pinnacle, we never hear of them any more?
 Protracted meeting began at Wal nut Grove last Sunday. Rev. Charles Mann is pastor. Brother Mann will also begin meeting at Spring Val ley August 21 He will be assisted by Brother Jack Taylor of old-time memory.
 MT Presley Wooten and family of Mississippi are out visiting his par ents at Wooten Villa.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard of Neimeyer Camp were visitors at MT. and Mrs. Geo. Prothro's Sunday evening.
 The Community Club will meet at the school house Saturday, August 19, at s D. m, North Point, Pinnacle and Walnut Grove cordially invited to be present.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-18

Avis Kelley returned to his home at Cato Sunday.
 Several people attended preaching at Harmony Sunday morning and the unveiling in the afternoon.
 W. E. Rooms and family, with Vada Price, visited MT. and Mrs. Phinis Shirley Sunday
 Miss Kathryn Evans and Miss Birdie Brothers visited Brides mann ma Friday until Sunday.
 Miss Etta Price visited her sister, Nealie Rooms. Friday night.
 Oscar Whitfield was sick Sunday.
 Protracted meeting at Harmony is going on now, and they hope that much good will be done Harmony is about six miles north from here.
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 MT and Mrs T. L. Vandegrift spent last week at Benton.
 Mrs Ishburn and daughter, Alice, of Little Rock visited Mrs. Crotchett last week
 Robert and Rayburn Hill of Argen- ta are visiting their aunt, Mrs. G. w Heilman.
 W. T. Heilman spent Sunday at the home of w. c. Sullivan
 MT. and Mrs. George Pye, Jr., of Sweet Home, spent Sunday with c. w. Heilman and family.
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-18

James Walker of Oklahoma, who has been visiting relatives at this place, but has returned to his home in Oklahoma.
 No more parties and dances at the home of R. B. Rhodes, prayer meet ing any time in place of dance.
 MT. Palmer and son, Tonsie, of Woodson, came to see relatives this weeek
The Pulaskian., 1916-08-18

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 Mrs. B. A. Newton and son, Clet Newton, were out to see Mrs. New tons parents.
 MT. and Mrs. F. L. Deveney return
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
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suit of blue silk and serge with rose hat and grey shoes. She carried a shower bouquet of valley lilies and roses.
 MT. and Mrs. Oxley will be at home at 900 Central avenue south. follow ing wedding trip to various points on the southern coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

peclally happy in it's selection of Miss Rosa V. Strickland as the speaker of the day and she made a beautifully helpful talk on Life Values; Miss Ev- elyn Going sang four lovely songs "A Rosy Morn "Ah, Love But a Day." Mammy's Song" and 'Tf Noon Ever Marries Me" to tunefu1 accompani- ments played by Miss Minnie McNeiu who also gave piano solo. Two se- lections played on the harp by Mrs Thomas Morris, Jr., were greatly en- loved before the conclusion of the de- lightful afternoon
 After the close of the programme the guests were invited to the sun parIor where a refreshing fruit punch was served from a bed of red hyacinths by Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Minor and Mrs. Pen- nington.
 Tea and coffee were enjoyed in the breakfast room, where Mrs. Hol1e Per kins and Mrs J. w. McCarty presided at the table beautifully centered with a basket of crimson roses and covered with lace cover over red. A cloud-like bow of tulle was suspended from the chandelier which was twfned with smilaX and bamboo Here a salad plate and delicious hints and nuts were served to the guests by Mrs Hill house, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs, Miller, Mrs. Burgin, Mrs. F'ulford. Mrs. Baker Mrs,
 
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 Among the 75 guests who enjoyed the delightful occasion were: Mrs. l.. J. Haley, Mrs. R. C. Woodson, Mrs. John W. Martin, Mrs w. H. Wynne, Mrs. Chappe1l Cory, Mrs. J. C. Bryant, Mrs Claude ORear, Mrs. R. A. Mickle, Mrs. Ida c. Davenport, Miss Julia Roof, Mrs. J. M. Lipscomb, Mrs. " H. Farr, Mrs H. E. Dalbey. Mrs T. A. Newbold. Mrs. Thomas D. Morris, IT., Mrs. Peyton Eubank. Mrs. Robert rid well, Mrs. T HI. Molton Mrs J. C. Hen ley, Mrs. c. D. Comstock. Mrs. M. H. Carpenter, Mrs. James Wood Mrs w Mrs. William A. J. Kopp, Mrs J. H. Minter, Mrs. Robert Culpepper, Mrs W Job Going, Mrs c. T. Thomasson, Miss Mrs. H. A. Harris, Mrs. John Rees, Miss land, Mrs. J. A. Downey, Mrs. D. B. Pen T. Waites, Mrs. N R. Baker. Mrs gin, Mrs M. M. Hughes, Mrs. J. w Edwards, Miss Nettie Beall, Miss Grace ny Hillhouse. Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Nc Minnie McNeill, Mrs. M. Persis Fulford, ner, Mrs. W. E. Turnipseed, Mrs J. w McCarty, Mrs. c. R. Walker, Mrs. J. F Kent, Mrs. L. H. Pennington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
ENSLEY CLUB HOST
 AT OPEN MEETING

As the winter club season draws to close the last gatherings are made particularly delightful by the presence of many guests and the presentation of special programmes. The Thread of the Story club in Ensley was one of the first of the clubs to have their open meeting and Thursday the home of Mrs. John Faulkner Kent on Ems ley Highlands was the scene of a bright gathering of beautiful and in tellectual women.
 The guests were received by the 20 charming women of the hostess club and before the programme began they gathered in interested groups in the library, hall, living room and dining room, which were thrown together for the occasion and artistically decor ated in the club colors, red and white Roses and carnations mingled with smilax and fern made a pretty back ground for the gathering.
 Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Waits, Mrs. Dim mitt, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Baker, Mrs Wright and Mrs. McCarty greeted the guests at the door and in the library Mrs. Kent was assisted in receiving by the club president, Mrs l.. R. Vines, and the other club officers Mrs. Tur- nipseed Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Hillhouse.
 The programme committee was es-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

Mir. and Mrs. PriestIey Toulman left yesterday for Macon, to be absent two weeks.
 Miss Mary Howle is the guest of Miss Verne Johnson in Dadeville
 Mrs. Ernest A. Carrigan of Decatur is the guest of Mrs. w. B. Henderson in West End.
 Mrs. J. L. Chalifoux, Mrs John Els worth and Mrs. Chapin, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs. Paul Chali- foux, will leave today for their homes in Boston, South Bend and Chicago, re- spectively.
 Miss Ruth Trigg has returned from Auburn, where she attended the mid-year dances.
 Miss Beth Glider of Carbon Hill is the guest of Miss Matte Hughes and Miss Emma Kennedy.
 Mrs. F. F. Funk and mother, Mrs. Kate Robinson, will leave for Mobile to be the guests of relatives during the carnival season.
 pr. and Mrs Frank Nabers and their two sons Frank and Beverly, and Mir and Mrs. B. B. Conner and Mrs. Eve Conner Frazer and daughter Diunnond Drennen, will spend the month of March in Florida on a camping trip.
 Miss Margaret Fitzgerald is the guest of Mrs. R. J. Jones in Selma
 Mrs. B. M Bell of Talladega is the guest of relatives in the city
 
 Mrs. Lena Walters is visiting her par ents, MT. and Mrs. w. A. Anderson, in Fayette.
 Mir. and Mrs. John B. Simpson have returned home after a very pleasant visit of several weeks in New York, Pittsburg and Cincinnati
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

dell, Miss Emma Lowery, Miss Jeania Williamson, Mrs. Harry McCrorie, Mrs. Matt Marshall, Mrs l.. Hagler and Mrs. James Nelson.
 One of the prettiest social affairs of the week was Friday evening, when MT and Mrs. F. M. Hoehn entertained for their daughter, Miss Edna Hoehn to celebrate her sixteenth birthday. The house was beautifully decorated, colors red, white and blue being used both in the decorations and ices served The dining room was especially at tractive. the chosen colors being here used in tho festoons that reached from the pretty table to the chandelier. The large, white birthday cake was the center motif used on the table. A de- lightful fruit punch was served the guests on entering by Miss Josephine Sevier. Music. games and contests were the evenings diversion. Mrs Holm was assisted in entertaining and serving by Mrs. R. F. Fairley and Mrs. J. A. Arnold. Among those included in the invitations were Miss Pearl Arnold. Miss Mildred Clark. Miss Nellie Bed den, Miss Jessie Darling, Miss Grace Burnell Miss Carolyn Frederick, Miss Mollie Smith, Miss Clara Gilmore, Miss Sarah Murphy, Miss Ruth Russell, Miss Desmel DeBerry, Miss Geavie Miller. Miss Leanie Brawley Miss Ellen Nor ris, Miss Ellen McMillan, Miss Bernice
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27

Gilmore, Mrs. G. F. Bentley. Mrs. w A. Chichester, Mrs. Claudine Cox. Mrs. w. P. Langford. Miss Clara Chichester, Miss Louise Bentley, Miss Belle Acton and Mrs. J. S. Acton
 Thursday afternoon Mrs. N. c. Clark was hostess to the Auction Bridge club After a much enjoyed game an ice course was served to the following guests; Mrs. Huston Jones and club members, Mrs. Frank Butcher, Mrs Neil Hutchings, Mrs. Claud Rodgers, Mrs F. D. Hadley Mrs Howard Mussey, Mrs. James Arm strong, Mrs. c. G. Barr and Mrs. Lang grebe Mrs Frank Butcher won the prize which was a pot of yellow tulips.
 Mrs Annie Delacee spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs Wallis Oliver at Calera.
 Mr Clifford Hardy of Petersburg, Va, is visiting relatives In Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
ENsLEY

Mrs. L. c. Burlzs was hostess to a num- Der of small guests Monday afternoon at her home on Avenue I, the occasion be- ing the sixth birthday of her little daugh- ter Dorothy. Patriotic decorations were augmented with red carnations, jonuuils and ferns. Mrs. Burks was assisted by Mrs w. A. Watts and her daughter. Miss AZalee Burks The children were entertained with games and a contest, the prize in the latter, basket of cherry wood filled with candy, being awarded to Benjamin Moses. The booby was won by George Tragessor, Jr In the diningroom six red candles glowed on the birthday cake, which was draped with a flag in keeping with the George Washington idea. Ices and bonbons were served. Those present were Evelyn Meachem, Elizabeth Leslie Cadle Propst, Amelia Brown, Mary Emma Wood, Blanche Johnson. Ruby Howard, Esther Wood. Hattie Moses. Margaret Watts, Dorothy Burks. Harold Meachem, George Tragressor, Jr., Fountain Hair James Meachem. Benjamin Moses Earle Johnson, Mrs. B. F. Persons, Mrs w. A. Watts, Miss Azalee Burks. and Mrs l.. c. Burks.
 MT. and Mrs. Redin Hodges of Ash vile. were delightfully."- entertained Mon day evening at a dinner party at the Morris, followed by a theatre party given at the Lyric. with MT. J L. Blanton as host Those in the party were Mir and Mrs. Redin Hodges, Miss Bessie Wom- ack, Miss Irene Steele and Mrs J. l.. Blanton.
 The Sesame Literary club met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. D. M Lewis 1872 Park avenue. Mrs J. c. Barrett was leader for the afternoon and the pro- gramme was as follows: Roll call. Isaiah Effects of the Crusades Mrs G. D. Randle; Pope Gregory VII, Mrs w. S. Shehee; Medieval Theology. Mrs. M V. Averyt; Current Events, Mrs. Bryant Patriotic decorations with numbers of small hatchets combined with narcissi and ferns were used to make the rooms attractive. Bunchai of cherries were given as favors wsgh the salad course served by the hostess, after a very in teresting programme. Miss Clendenin was the only guest. The following mem bers were present. Mrs. J. c. Adams Mrs M. " Averyt, Mrs. J. c. Barrett, Mrs. J. c. Bryant. Mrs. J. S. Hall Mrs. D. M. Lewis. Mrs. R. F. Palmer Mrs. G. D. Randle, Mrs. w s. Shehee and Mrs. T. r. West. Mrs. F. W. Me Donald is the next hostess.
 Complimenting Mrs. Claudine Cox of Anniston, who is the guest of Mrs G. F. Bentley, Mrs. J. S. Acton was hostess Wednesday at her home at F'aifview at d spend the day party. Five courses were served. The party included Mrs. J. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-27
AVONDALE

Little Evelyn Ritchie entertained re- gently in honor of her sixth birthday. Games and music were enjoyed. A beautifully decorated cake formed a pretty centerpiece for the table from which dainty refreshments were served. The guests were: Crystal and Charles Farr. Andrew and Lucille Griffin, Glen Cawthorn, Robbie Montgomery, Lois Moore, Ruth Have, George Calvin, Mar garet Hanlin, Jack McSpadden, Lillie Hillhouse, Edgar Scott Eunice David- son. Mary Edna Williams, Owen Keith, Willard Snydom. Lois Barrett, Lloyl Richey and others.
 Mrs. J. M. Orr was hostess to the Progressive Forty-two club this week. After the game a salad course was served to Mrs. J. A Wilkins. Mrs. Payne Howard, Mrs. E. E. Trash, Mrs.