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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-03
C 0 U Mt ZEPPELIN
MISSED BEING IN
RAID ON ENGLAND

London Oct 2-Friends Of Count
Zeppelin were alarmed when they learn
ed that another airship had been
brought down in England last night,
says the Amsterdam correspondent of
the Exchange Telegraph Co. The count
intended to take part in the raid. the
correstoRdentscable but a message
sent Germany .eNcited the informa-
ton ct the TT moment, owing
to thd 3uasio zhts family, he de-
cid1A = Join ttEaiders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-03
Benjamin Kill Dead

London, Oct. 3.-Benjamin Kill. author
of works on social evolution which were
translated into many languages. died
yesterday at South Croydon. He was
born in 1853
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-03

ing two days and nights without food
and after his only remaining companion
had been drowned while attempting to
cross the Lopez river to obtain prov-
SionS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-03
BOSTON DEALERS
ADVANCE RICE
SOFT COAL TO SIS

Boston, Oct. 1.-The price of soft
coal at retail was advanced so cents a
ton by local dealers today. The new
price will be Sc ton as compared with
$40 a year ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-03
PLEDGE SUPPORT
letter CARRIERS
FOR PENSIONS

New York. Oct. 2.-Seven New York
City representatives in Congress have
pledged themselves to support legisla-
ton providing for pensions for letter
carriers, it was announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-08
E N G A G E M B N T s
Ebersole- Perkins

EbersOle- Perkins o n Scrivner- Green to oakepla eon Lackey- -Hurston of  Birmingham Brown-McClellan
  J. of a
  King Baker daughter of
  Quinn-Lilard 
  ThWeatt- Kendall Mary Kendall Mr. j. l. Thweatt of Atlanta Atkins s-Haynes Emanuel
   Pepper-Shrk Mrs Emma sh announces the Gingold-Taub Taub of arry Gngold of "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-08
ACHRONICLE0FS SOCIETY
HATTIE HIGHLANDS WRITES ON OPENING
 OF A VERY GAY SEASON IN BIRMINGHAM
By Emma Reid Ryall

other bride-to-be, will share honor with her at this one.
 Then next Monday Maybelle (Mrs. Ben Morgan) will give a bridge luncheon at the Montgomery apartment, where she and lone (Mrs. Hodges) will spend the winter
 Florence Coffin will give golf lunch con on Wednesday, 18th, and Thursday Mrs Charles Plosser, her aunt, will also entertain her. Beverly Leake will give her party on Friday, and Saturday Margaret Bradshaw will give a bridge luncheon.
 Monday, the 23d, Judge and Mrs. Cas- ton, Cecils parents, will give a buffet supper and Tuesday evening before the rehearsal at the church MT. and Mrs. Cosby will entertain the bridal party with a buffet supper.
 Belle Wilkins marriage will take place on Tuesday to MT. Chandler Cox Yonge of Florida, at their home in Selma. Belle has been one of Alabamas S most popular girls and we are very sorry to see her leave the state. We all use to see her when SU6 WdS WILL Odule IIlIeSpiS NAhl David Roberts, Jr) and her aunt, Mrs. Fowlkes.
 Nell Drennen (Mrs. Jesse Drennen) is going to give tea on Wednesday, De- tober 25 at her lovely new home at Chestnut Hill, which I think is one of the prettest and most artistic in Bir- mingham. I am sure you will be invited and I know how you would love to go.
 Let me tell you I wish I was a member of the Rotary club, because Mrs Reid is going to give them a party on Tuesday in the woman's department at the fair, don't you dare tell I told you, but she has arranged a most wonderful cabare7 stunt especially for them. Later she will give them a taste of some of the good things made in Birmingham. I am going to try and slip out and see what's doing; wish you could go along.
 Myrtle Miles is spending the weekend in the city and certainly is looking fine. believe that Montgomery is agreeing with her., and I hear that she has been most successful with her newspaper work. She was out at the Country club last night with a number of friends, and had on a stunning dress
 
 Louise Long will soon be the center of much gayety, as many parties are being planned for her. Elizabeth Bowie (Mrs. Ed Crawford is going to give her a lovely luncheon on Wednesday at the Country club.
 Did you know that Louise Cunningham is going to spend the winter in New York, where she will continue her study Of music and will be with her aunt, Mrs. James Harman Dinwiddie. Louise is a lovely and talented girl and is the daugh- ter of Mrs J. B. Cunningham.
 Miss Lucille Green is going to be mar ried to MT. Richard Scrivner of this city on the evening of November p at the home of her sister, Mrs. Luke Hunt and MT. Hunt. These young women are newcomers here, so to speak, but have made many friends, and we are all de- lighted to know Miss Lucille will not leave us. but will make her home in this city. You know they are wonderfully talented; there is Mrs. Vann, who is a splendid
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Gave Me You Little Kenneth Odom scattered rose petals in the brides path Miss Corinne Dobbins played Mendels- sohns wedding march.
 For the occasion the house was dec- orated in ferns. palms, Alabama smilax and pink roses. The bride was hand- soInely gowned in brown tailored suit with hat and accessories in harmony. and wore a corsage of brides roses and val ley lilies. The maids were gowned in pink charmeuse and wore large white hats and carried hats of pink roses. The bride is lovely young girl. possessed of beauty and charm. The groom is of one of the oldest families of the south and is prominently connected with the United States department of agriculture. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Whatley left for Atlanta, Jackson vile and Savannah and will be at home to their friends after October 20 at Grove Park, Statesboro, Ga. &
 There will be baby show at the West Woodlawn Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, October r, at 2 o'clock. All babies up to years of age will be al- lowed to enter the contest. The girls will be judged as to beauty and the boys as to handsomest. There will be F prizes given, donated by well-known merchants. Those who contributed the
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musician, and so is Mrs. Hunt and Miss Green is possessed of great ability.
 We will write you all the details soon; that is, as soon as we hear.
 Mrs. c. N. Roy and Miss Ella Nolan of Nashville are in the city and will spend the autumn with their parents, MT. and Mrs. J. P. Nolan. Mrs. Roy will be very pleasantly remembered as Miss Cecilia Nolan of this city, and they will receive a very cordial greeting from their many old friends.
 Miss Margaret Fearn is planning to give a very lovely halloween party on the evening of October B, and the invitation list will include a few friends among the school set.
 Just now that the Equal Suffrage league have booth at the fair and the literature is being distributed, and so much being said for suffrage and about the number of women who will vote in the presidential election this fall it will be of interest to you, I am sure, to know just where all these votes will come from and how many registered in each state. The total number of women voters more than 21 years of age is 3,665, AS. Of these Illinois has 1567, ,491, California 671, ,3S6, Kansas 43S, ,934, Colorado 213, 425, Washing ton 277,727, Oregon, 16S 323, Arizona 43, S91, Montana, S1,741, Idaho 69,S1S. Utah S5,729, Wyoming 2SS4O, Nevada 1S14o.
 
 Now here, that's not all there is more to cont. Mrs. Mortimer Jordan will enter tain Nelle when she returns from her wedding, and so will Mrs. Morgan. Phares Coleman's bride vii share honor with her at this affair.
 We all so enjoyed hearing Mr. James Hamilton sing the other night and all Birmingham feels deep interest in him as he formerly made his home in this city. He sang most wonderfully and greatly pleased his audience.
 During his stay in the city he spent much time at the studio of Grover Tilden Davis, which is one of the most artistic in the city. His walls are filled with beautiful copies of the masters and his lovely furniture gives the place a most attractive appearance
 I heard that Miss Elizabeth Massey is expecting some visitors in November and has planned to give a large party at the Country club on the evening of November 21, to introduce them to her friends.
 The two charming young women in whose honor the dance is to be given are Miss Eleanor Seidei of Richmond, Ind, and Miss Margaret Miliil1in of Hamil- ton, o.
 Senator and Mrs. John B. Bahkhead are blaming to celebrate their golden we'd ing on November 13.
 They have not determined as to the nature of the celebration, but there will be gathering of the family at least upon that eventful day at the handsome Bankhead home in Jasper, and I heard there was some talk of it taking place here. Have you heard anything about it :? Well, good-by until another day. Your friend,
 AlaMe Hg1eeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-08

Miss Annie Christenon and Miss Dixon showed the guest over the building and explained in a most attractive way the workings of the system.
 Miss Lida Floyd of Norwood entertained at linen shower in honor of Miss Col die Eshelman, whose marriage to MT. Carl Adams took place last evening.
 The afternoon was spent playing pro- gressive needless Mrs. Paul West won the prize. a box of correspondence cards, and the lovely guest of honor was pre- scented with handsome sewing bag.
 Miss Floyd was assisted in receiving by Mrs A. B. Stantlin, Mrs Adolph Laurell and Miss Glee Eshelman.
 Mrs. Leslie Eanes and Mrs. Paul West presided at the punch bowl. There were about 30. guests who called during the |afternooE
 The Women's Training school of Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-08

mingham Y. w. c. A. will open it's classes on Monday evening. October g.
 Miss Perkins, the head of the educa- tional department, feels no hesitation in asserting that the department has se- cured the most competent corps of in- structors, and that the courses offered will be handled in a most efficient man. ner.
 Especial attention will be given to the class in business English which will be oi ganized Tuesday night at {, o'clock un- der the direction of MT D. l.. Bailes, Stenographers who feel a deficiencs = their line will do we'll to take ad- vantage of the course
 A free class in academic work. includ- ing grammar, spelling and arithmetic, will be opened, and all wishing a re- view in these subjects are urged to at- tend.
 Classes in home science, Red Cross. first aid. language and arts, music. ex-
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gramme in the year booK, and lettered with subjects in the outline of study. These are to be used for thoughts, ideas and clippings bearing on the subjects, and will be of real service in preserving in concrete form. material for each pro- gramme
 This was a social, get-to-gether meeting and an exchange of vacation reminis- censes was a happy feature, after which tempting refreshments were served.
 The Commercial club of the Birming- ham High school were invited to visit the telephone exchange on Thursday aft ernoon and Miss Bowen chaperoned the young people. MT. Wilson, assisted by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-08

TN EAR BECKY: Had the thought l II J been nearer the deed. you should
 have received this Chinese epis- tie many moons ago, as you write that you are eager for tRe from-home news and all the news.
 First let me tell you wf~ i h~prd was going to announce her engagement today Mary Ellen Perkins, to Louis Frazier Ebersole.
 ] Mary Ellen is one of the younger girls and I feel sure you don't know her. but you do know her mother, Mrs. w. D. Perkins, who, I think, is one of our loveiest women. She is also the niece of Pat" Oliver Mir W. G. Oliver and Mrs. John Simpson. l haven't heard a single thing about the wedding except | that it will be in the latter part of No- vember I feel sure that there will be very large bridal party, as Mary Ellen has been quite favorite since her formal debut several years ago.
 | By the way, Louis is a grandson of our old friend, the late Major Frazier, who lived in this city many years.
 
 Do you remember Mary Spottswood of Jacksonville, Fla, a sister of Mrs. R. A. Mullin, who has been d frequent and popular visitor here? We'll she is mar ried now and lives in New York-that is, about nine miles out of the city. friend of mine was in New York recently and spent the day with her and says that she has perfectly darling little home. You know that she is Mrs. Nichols now.
 
 The Elys. too, are living in New York. l mean MT and Mrs. James Ely. Mir. Ely was at ne time connected with the big piIea -s. } in Bessemer. They spent the paaIt summer in Anniston and used to run over very often and were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. James Walker Have you heard of all the parties that will be given for Nelle Cosby? I had just as well tell you all about it. anyway as know you are dying to know They are to be married at the Fifth Avenue Pres byterian church by Rev. pr. Broadly and Josephine will be the maid of honor and Lucille (Mrs. Mortimer Jordon) and May belle (Mrs. Ben Morgam are to be the matrons of hono1. and Margaret Moore, Florence Coffin. Margaret Bradshaw, Beverly Leake, Katrin Carter of Oxford, Miss. and Gladys Allison will be the bridesmaids. MT. T. M. Graves of Atlan- ta will be the best man. He used to live. here Did you know him? AIr. Sam Sturgeon, pr. Board, Wilber Brown, Bill Cosby, Joe Mudd and MT. George Ward are to be the groomsmen, and the ushers will be Chap Hodges, MT. S. F. Thompson, Ben Morgan and Dr.i Stubbins.
 There certainly will be some parties. Gladys Allison will. give brige party on Thursday. Friday Margaret Moore will give luncheon at the Country club, and Saturday the girls whom Nelle has worked with at Sunday school will give her a. shower at the home of Mrs. J. A. Abercrombe Oh yes, Mollie Ross, an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-08

l thews, MT. c. Lewis Bailes, MT. John Griffin, MT. Electric Griffin, MT. Erwin Kenny, MT. Wyman Kennedy, Mr George Pill, Dr. Wade Martin, and Judge Harper; Miss Mary Cunningham Miss Lucy Sharpe Mis- Mattie Jo Childress, Miss Elise Sparrow, Miss Lola Mae Woods, Miss Lil1ie Maddox, Miss Allie Erwin, Miss Stanley Scull, Miss Thelma Abernethy, Miss Francis Dodge, Miss Bertha Weaver, Miss Lucille Martin, Miss Vivian Treachell, Miss Grace Hall, Miss Helen Stone, Miss Jennie Thompson, Miss Evelyn Godfry, Miss Eileen Donahoo. Miss Louise Horton, Miss Lorraine Tin der, Miss Emily Frawiey, Miss Sarah Frawley, Miss Pattie Childers, Miss Ma rion Childers, Miss Lucile Keith. Mrs. Nina H. Perry, Mrs. Wade Martin and others.
 The wedding of Miss Myrtle Odom of TIillsboro, and MT. William F. Whatley
 of Helena Ga, which was solemnized
 yesterday afternoon at the home of the
 bride, was one of the most beautiful
 weddings of the fall. The Rev George E. Boyd of Florence officated. MT. G. Paul Whatley of Forsyth, Ga, was his brothers best man. Mr. George E. Boyd, IT,, was one of the attendants Miss Marie Smith of Athens, Ga, was maid of honor. Miss Nell Jones of Statesboro , Ga. was bridesmaid Miss Ruth Odom sister of the bride, sang ''The Hour That
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-14
COTTON MARKET IS
 SENT ID DEADLOCK
UnfavOrable Outlook of Sussex Case Result In
 Increased Offering

New Orleans, April 13.-Narrow fluctua- tions again marked the trading on the To- cal cotton market today. No decided ten dency was shown, but the market acted heavy and but for the steadiness of spots and the forecast of colder weather in the cotton belt selling pressure probably would have increased. As it was. traders on both sides displayed caution and the market was sent into deadlock.
 The weather map was favorable and first prices were at a loss of to 3 points. The forecast of lower temperatures caused momentary buying, on which the trading months went to 1 points above yester- days close Rumors that fresh evidence had made the Sussex case look more un- favorable resulted in increased offerings and from the middle of the morning on the market sagged. At their lowest the trading months were to points under the last prices of yesterday. The close was at a net loss of 2 to points
 Spots were quoted unchanged at 11.SSc for middling, whereas the May option sold down to 11e1c. This premium on spots was a check on short selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-14
PRICES DECLINE
 ON COTTON MARKET
Market Generally Nervous Over International
 Politics

New York, April 13.-The cotton market was unsettled today, with prices easing off under scattering liquidation which seemed to come largely from Wall street sources, and which was quite generally attributed to nervousness over interna@ ticual politics.
 July contracts sold as high as 12c, but broke at Il .92c and closed at that level, with the general list closing steady at net decline of 2 to z points for the day.
 Liverpool was relatively steady but the market here opened unchanged to 1 points lower and the active months sold 2 to , points under last nights closing figures during the first few minutes. There was scattering near month liquida- tion and Liverpool straddle selling of new crop deliveries, while there seemed to be considerable Wall street selling and local pressure inspired by the weakness in the stock market. Trade interests were buy CTS of near positions. however. while there was also covering and following the publication of the western belt forecast for rain and lower temperatures, prices rallied several points from the lowest. May sold up from Il. 7oc to Il SAC. and De- tober from 12 .09c to 12 .15c, with active po- sitions working about 1 to points net higher. After the close of Liverpool sell ing from that source was less in evidence, but scattering liquidation continued and sentiment seemed to become more unset tied during the afternoon owing to an un- favorable interpretation of the news from Mexico and the continued weakness of the stock market. Prices eased off again in consequence, with May selling down to IL. Tie and October to F. 06c in the late trading Closing quotations were al prac- tically the low point of the day. Reports from the southwest said that a couple of weeks of dry, warm weather followed by showers, would put Texas into ideal condition, but these advices served to emphasize the unfavorable character of the forecast and political affairs were more discussed around the ring than either new crop prospects or the immedi- ate spot situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-14
PRICES ARE STEADY ON MORRIS AVENUE
Flour and Feedstuffs Make An Advance-Cabbage
 Reported Scarce

Pure lard took on a 14c advance yester- day, marking the only change in local meat quotations during the week. Busi- ness along this line continues to show improvements, while prices are firm and steady.
 Fancy California lemons are off p cents on the box, according to todays quota tion. Choice tomatoes are quoted at 5. per crate in the produce markets. Cab- bage is the only scarce article in this line. the scarcity being due to the strong demand
 An advance of 8 cents on the bushel il, corn was the only change noted in flour and feedstum quotations. Business is reported good by wholesale dealers. Sugar is selling cheaper in Birmingham than in any other town, according tc dealers. The market at New Orleans is firm at 7.15c, while the Birmingham price is 7.25c. Grits are quoted at $1.90Q2 yes terday.
 Local spot cotton took an 1s-cent slump yesterday and good middling is quoted al IFS cents.
 Todays quotations follow:
 Poultry and Eggs
 Commission Merchants Price) Fryers-25c.
 Hens-16c.
 GuineaS-35c.
 Roosters- -1Oc per pouud.
 Fresh Country Eggs-20c; graded, 22c. Turkeys-Live, 22c; dressed, 24c. Geese-75c, or 13c pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-14
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 11.Ssc; receipts, 11.03c; exports 200; sales, 11S0; stock, S41, 166.
 Galveston: Mddling, 12.25c; receipts, 806S sales, 150; stock, 2S1, SAP
 Mobile: Middling, n.75c; receipts, 1745; stock, 20,5 506.
 Savannah: 77.SSc; receipts, 1s41; sales. 1509 stock, 150,S55.
 Charleston: Midding, 11ssc; receipts, 391; stock, 65,670.
 Wilmington: Middling, 1112c; receipts, 491; stock, 54, ,407.
 Norfolk: Middling, 11.75c; receipts, 1161; sales, 795 stock, 114,029.
 Baltimore; Stock, 5233.
 Boston: Middling, 12c; receipts, 262; ex- ports, 2451; stock, 9100.
 Philadelphia: Mddling, 12.20c; stock, 2S11.
 New York: Midding, 1195c; stock, 250, S51.
 Minor ports: Receipts, 1s41; exports, 15,- 165; stock, 41,03s.
 Total today: Receipts. 16,S43; exports, 17S16 stock, 1,337,0 ,009.
 Total for week: Receipts. S4,6S0; exports, 73,312.
 Total for season: Receipts 6,256,211; ex- ports, 41S7,S41.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-14
WHEAT VALUES TAKE DECIDED DECLINE
Weakness Due to Strained Foreign Relations Give
 Setback to Wheat

Chicago, Apil 13.-Stock market weakness, reflecting strained relations of the United States with Mexico and Germany. had a good deal to do to- day with a sharp decline that took place :r the value of wheat. Quota. tions closed heavy, 21k 029sc to SB 9p |3Isc net lower, with May at S1.16is and Judy at $1.14k @L145sc. Other leading |staples. too. all showed a setback corn lac to $ ole; oats 1s o 9sc, and provisions 21k @17hc.
 Heavy selling pressure was Tn evil dence in the wheat pit almost from the start Uneasiness regarding Nexi- can and German developments, how . ever, did not at first seem to attract as larch attention other bearish fac tors, such as rains in Nebraska and as sales of Canadian wheat for shipment tu Minneapolis. Lower prices for wheat at Liverpool received due notice also las a depressing influence. The full es- fr:t Of the unwelcome diplomatic t3n- glcs became increasingly manifest, though, when the disturbance in the stock market was seen to De of not
  Air erican steamship sailings exercised a direct influence on the wheat mar ket increasing to a perceptible extent the downward tendency of prices, es- pecially in the last part of the day. The fact that the stoppage of such sailings seemed certain to interfere with export business gave emphasis to announcements made just before the close of the session that foreign trans actions of the day amounted to vif- tually zero. The bulls had an addi- tional handicap in the circumstance that extreme estimates of reduction in spring wheat acreage were being sub stantially modified.
 Corn gave way with wheat and as a result of the lack of shipping demand. Smallness of receipts failed to act as an offset. Oats were partly sustained by moderate sales to the seaboard. On the other hand, progress in seeding continued to favor the bears.
 Provisions advanced at first owing to higher prices on hogs. Later, how ever the weakness of grain became too pronounced to be ignored and a reaction took place, with packers con- spicuous on the selling side.