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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
A MUCH interest throughout the state IlWll is centered in the engagement ot S V S lnvel,. Miss Anna 1Silhn, danoh.

1A h7UCH interest throughout the state JM is esnisrsa in the enlargement ot SSS lovely Miss Anne Kilby, daugh- ter of Governor-elect and Mrs. Thomas Kilby of Anniston, to Lieut. Charles Brune of Baltimore and the following written by Polly Peachtree in the Sun day American (Atlanta) will be eagerly read by her many Birmingham friends:
 Atlanta friends of Anne Kilby, one of the most popular girls who has visited here in several seasons, were muchly in- terested in the news of heS approach ing marriage and will no doubt be just as interested in knowing that Anne's TO- nance is one of those north and south ideals brought together by the exigencies of the European war.
 Her fiance, Lieut.. Charles Brune. is a Baltimore @nan-and come to- think of it, Baltimore does lie this side of the Mason and Dixon line.
 However, it seems like a northern city, and surely possesses many of the charms of the east
 Anne has all the charms of the south, so the union should be a success.
 The romance began when the young of- ficer was sent to Ann1Ston, though he arrived with credentials, having been a friend of Annes brother while the two were fellow students at Princeton.
 The wedding will doubtless be a bril- liant affair, as Anne is now the daughter of the governor-elect of Alabama, as well as her own sweet and socially im- portant self.
 Atlanta friends of this young woman have not heard much from her of 1ate and one excuse for this I can offer in a recent story I saw in an Alabama paper which "wrote up" Anne's activity in Red Cross and war work.
 She had many friends over there and while fortunate enough to find her TO- nance in silver bar officer, yet she had interests abroad I know. For in- stance I heard one young Atlanta lieu tenant last spring while waiting for over seas duty which came and left him with a gold stripe on his sleeve, tell of a unique souvenir he had promised AnE. Kilby in case he was made prisoner.
 It was about the time of the circula- tion of those tales of the Germans boil ing prisoners to make fat, and so ardent was the regard of this aforementioned officer that he promised, if taken pris oner, to try and get his captors to send her, as token of his regard to the last, a nice little cake of soap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
A HOLIDAY DANCE

| The following from the Tuscaloosa | News will be read with interest by Bir- mngham friends:
 Miss Kathryn Gulley, one of the most
 beautiful of the high school set in this city and universally admired by wide circle of friends, will entertain at beau tiful dance Saturday evening in her home
 on Queen City avenue, planned to honor
 Miss Oliver Vernon, who is home from
 Underwood college. St. Louis, Misses
 Eleanore Henderson and Elizabeth Cade of the Judson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
SAUNDERS-BLACK

The marriage of Miss Zoe Reed Black and MT. Harry Saunders took place yes terday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. John w. Black, at Norwood. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. L. Brit tain and was witnessed only by the rela- lives on account of recent bereavement in the family.
 The house was. made most attractive with cut flowers combined with ferns and palms. After a short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Saunders will go to Omaha, Neb., to make their home.
 Mrs. Saunders is one of the city's love- Hest young women and has been promi- nently identified with the church and social life of this city and her many friends will regret to learn that she will make her home in another state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Miss Josephine Harris, who spent Christmas in Montevallo with her aunt, Mrs. Palmer is spending few days in the city this week with friends Mrs. Edmund Drummond Frazier and little daughter, Drummond, of Toronto,
 Canada, are the guests of Mrs. Frazier's s parents, Governor and Mrs B. B. Conner.
 Mrs. L. w. E. Pittman spent the holi-
 days in the city as the guest of her
 sister. Mrs. R. H. Baugh.
 Miss Grace Bradshaw is the guest Of Miss Virginia Sproull in Anniston. Mrs., Frances Denny, who has been the guest of Miss Sylvia Aird has returned to Tuscaloosa.
 MT. J. G. White, Mrs White and his daughter, Mrs. J. Weathers. all of Fayette, have been visiting relatives in Birmingham. MT. White is Confederate soldier, and has two sons in the service. MT. A. F. and Mir Harvey White. MT. A. F. White has seen service overseas. MT. and Mrs. White have two sons and three daughters in Birmingham, who are Mrs. J. c. Bishop, Mrs. B. A. Bishop and Mrs Candy, MT. N. c. and MT. O. l. White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
.CRYER.CRoss

The marriage of Miss Lillian Cross and Mir Houston l.. Cryer was quietly sol emnized at the home of the brides fla ther, MT. R. l.. Cross yesterday morn ing at o'clock. The Rev. Dr. J. M. Broadly performed the ceremony which was witnessed by only the relatives and few close friends.
 Mr. Cryer and his bride left at once for New Orleans and upon their return will be at home at Terrace Court. Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs. T. M. Foster of Georgiana, Mrs. Newman Cryer and Mrs. B. Cryer of Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
GADSDEN

Gadsden December o6.-(Special) Fire yesterday morning almost de- stroyed the Episcopalian church of the Holy Comforter at Sixth and Chestnut streets. An entertainment had been held in the church the night before, and it is believed the fire started from the furnace, and gradually worked its way through the walls during the night
 The roof is burned off. and tho church building badly damaged. al- though the pews were saved. The vest ments and music also were lost. The church was one of the oldest and best known in Gadsden and was remod- eled about year ago. The loss, es- tmated at s5O00. is covered by insur- ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
News of Society and
 Activities of Women

to answer the call for naval aviators to guard the north Atlantic coast against submarine raids. His squadron served
 in that arduous work until the signing of the armistice. Recently Ensign Chap man had the honor to pilot one of the seaplanes that conveyed President Will sons ship out of New York harbor. This air squadron performed many daring feats, "the hardest of which, he in- sists, was to turn back and not go on to France" After brief leave En- sign Chapman will return to Hampton Roads, where he is now stationed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
DIR. AND MRS. VALLEY ENTERTAIN

Dr. and Mrs. D. F. Talley entertained few friends at an informal luncheon yesterday at the Southern club and later took their guests to see "Out There" at the Jefferson. The guests included MT and Mrs. Loren Baldwin of Jacksonville, Fla, Miss Louise England of Marion, and Miss Julia Danewood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
100 Expected to Take Mine
 Foreman Examination
State Mine Inspector Nesbitt VIII
 Hold Tests January 2O-4

State Mine Inspector c. H. Nesbitt will hold examinations for mine foremen or the first and second class and fire bosses on January 20 to "A at his offices on the fourth floor of the Chamber or Commerce building. This will be the first examinations held in almost year. Those scheduled for last summer were postponed on account of the war and the efforts to keep coal production up to the maximum.
 Over 100 men are expected to take tne examinations next month, notlces or ai- most that number already having been received at the inspectors office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
R. H. VanSant to
 Visit Ben K. Stroud
Prominent Pacific Coast Importer and
 Exporter Arrives Today

R. H. VanSant of San Francisco' Cai' one of the largest exporters and inn .porters on the Pacific coast. will be Tn Birmingham today to look into loca conditions relative to foreign trade. He will be the guest of Ben K. Stroud, man. ager of the Alabama Manufacturers ana Operators association. with whom he eX' poets to spend several days.
 MT. VanSant is particularly interested in the oriental trade and while here will discuss the matter with local manu- lecturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Edgewood club will meet this after noon with Mrs. A. F. Hilleke at Shady side.
 The Clionian club will meet this morn ing at 10:30 o'clock in the private dining room of the Tutwiler with Mrs. w. P. McAdory as hostess.
 The Culture club will hold it's regular meeting this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. James Hood, 1210 Thir- tieth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
PRESENTED CHRISTMAS DAY


 The presentation of the gold watch, which was suitably engraved and fine specimen of the jewellers art, took place on the morning of Christmas Day. A committee composed f score of members of the Chamber cf Commerce had previously made plans for the occasion, and by taking Mrs Mitchell into their confidence, they were able to reach MT. Mitchell at his
 home and there spring their joyous surprise upon him. The spirit of the Yuletide season was quite apropos Of the occasion; at least the latter was intensified by the dominant spirit or the season-the spirit of peace and good will. Mrs. Mitchell played her part in excellent fashion. and sue cee6ed in "exerting her influence" with her husband to remain at home Christi mas morning-until the committee could call and carry into execution their plans It was thus that the ar | fair was carried to such fine and pleas ing conclusion.
 By appointment the committee Of citizens met at the State Normal col lege promptly at 10 o'clock Christ mas morning. and headed by pr Henry J. Willingham, president of the col lege and vice president of the Cham Der of Commerce. began the march to the Mitchell home on Wood avenue, where they were warmly received ana welcomed by both MT. and Mrs. Mitchell. There were no set formaii- ties; indeed. the ceremonies were strictly informal. Unawares at first of the significance of the committees visit MT Mitchell quickly surmised it's meaning The presentation speech, which was characterized by feast or wit and flow of soul' as well as full some praise and glowing tribute to | the honored citizen. was made by pr. 1 Willingham Mir. Mitchell. visibly af- 1 fected, responded in words of appre- citation, joy and surprise, and thanked the committee for its flattering tribute. Then followed brief speeches by Col.
 R. T. Simpson. Judge J. F. Koonce, N. C. Elting and Sam Frierson, each of | whom paid high tribute to MT. Mitch 1 ell. At the conclusion of the presen-
 tation ceremonies the members of the committee were invited into the din- l ing room. where light repast and re- l treatments were enjoyed.
 Christmas 1918. with it's memories
 and greetings; with it's pleasures and happy feelings; it's plans and prospects, | will doubtless be long cherished by | William IT. Mitchell. honored citizen of Florence. Plans are already protected l to re-elect him as president of the Chamber of Commerce for the year l919 There is a unanimous demand
 in Florence for his continuation in or | flee as president of the local Cham
 Der of Commerce. The election will be
 held early in Janury. During the year 1918 MT Mitchell has been ably assist l ed in directing the affairs of the clul ] by Dr. Henry J Willingham. vice president. and M T. Jacobs. executive
 secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
HOLIDAY GUESTS

One of the holiday visitors to Birming
 ham was Ensign Holmes Chapman, son of Dr. and Mrs. John T. Chapman of Selma. Young Chapman volunteered soon after war was declared and was sent to Harvard for his ground school work in naval aviation. He completed this and his course in flying at Pensacola in time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Norwegian agriculture has undergone quite a change during the war. Large areas of new land have been titled with a view of giving the country as much grain as. possible. Thus Norway. which formerly was obliged to import large quantities of foodstuffs, in the future will be able to take more independent position with regard to these imports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

, of work sent from Birmingham Is per-
 feet" Mrs. Walker continued. Mrs Mo.
 berly. also says when model is needed,
 piece of work from Birmingham is
 used, so far so good; but the quantity is
 lacking. Mrs. Moberly says the work
 of Birmingham is known all over the
 east; the chapters refergto Birmingham as
 letter perfect as far as we go; but we
 don't go far enough; we must make up
 in quantity; when we hearithe frightful
 stories of the cold and suffering that our
 boys are enduring Over There it stirs
 my heart so that I can't understand
 why any woman who can knit isn't
 knitting hershands off for those splendid
 men WHO have won the war for us ana placed us safe ard sound from the fright ful brutalities of the Germans.
 T heard Mr Barrett tell recently Of the boys on sentry duty on guard Over There when he was in France and Eng
 land in November and how they suffered from the cold; lie was the guest of the
 British government and of course, every
 convenience that could possibly be fur
 nished was given to the editors in the party; yet they,ssuffered frightfully from the cold compare this to. the boy stand ing out. in wet, frozen boots all day and all night--in the bitter cold-his hands frost -bitten-his feet numb with cold and if you can think of such conditions and not give some of your time each day, just little bit of, tito knitting for those boys Over There-weH, I can't see for the life of me how any woman could refuse.
 Besides our soldiers, Mrs, Walker said, "the refugees are also furnished with the knitted garments which the Red Cross makes; men, women and children, whose homes have been demolished, ruined-their clothes taken from them everything gone--the families of soldiers all these are being cared for by tha Red Cross; so you can see how. thousands and thousands of knitted garments are necessary in order to provide for all these suffering people.
 T hope that Birmingham women will show themselves the same glorious patri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

When child has a coated tongue tainted breath or is bilious, consti pated, feverish, or full of cold, give Cascarets. Children gladly take this harmless candy cathartic which thor oughly cleanses their little stomachs, flyers and bowels without gripping. Each 10 cent box of Cascarets contain directions for dose for children aged one year and upwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

MISS JEMISON'S PARTY
 Miss Virginia Jemison, who is spend ing the holidays in the city as the guest of her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Rob- ert Jemson, entertained a few friends at a box party yesterday afternoon at the Jefferson to see "Out There'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

The Strong Withstand the Winter Cold
 Better Than the Weak
 Old people who are feeble and younger people who are weak, will be strength ened and enabled to go through the cold weather by taking GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, which is simply IRON and QUININE suspended in syrup. So pleasant even children like it. You can soon feel it's Strength ening. Invigorating Effect. Price soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
FLORENCE PAYS
 TRIBUTE ID AN
 HONORED CITIZEN
President of Chamber of Commerce Presented With Gold Watch as Reward
 for Faithful Service
By H. FoNTAINE LITTLE

Florence December 26.-oSpeciaD William H. Mitchell, honored cltizen' prominent lawyer and president of the Florence Chamber of Commerce, was fittingly honored by Florence citizens this week. when he was presented with handsome gold watch in com memoration of his faithful and effi- cient stewardship as president of the local Chamber of Comherce during the year 1918. Planned entirely without the knowledge of MT Mitchell, the af- fair was a genuine demonstration of the appreciation and regard which Florence people feel for one of the city's leading and most public spirited citizens. Succeeding Col. R. T. Simp- son. who, himself, ably served for year as president of the local cham Der. following it's reorganization, Mr Mitchell during his term of office has faced unusual opportunities and great responsibilities. Possessing rare abii- ity as leader, and by the applica- ton of intensive effort in co-opera- ton with fellow citizens, Mir. Mitchell has been successful and equal to every demand His co-workers and fellow citizens have not been unmindful or these things. and hence the tribute and reward that is his comes as tlt- ting climax to his year or splend!o service for the city of Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Captain Mushatt is the son of Mrs c. l. Mushatt and is a brother of Mrs. John Frye, Mrs. James Dawson and Mrs Wal ter Fowlkes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
IDOrYSf1ArnrY.Sa lPElnOSOPr1EI

Ole Mss, "Frlen7 Illus ban ''' dat Bought his Wife "TALKIN' MERCHINEn fer CT Christmas Gif' has set all uv his frien's CT won- derin' Whut in de Worl' he wants Wid TWO in de House! Yassuml
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Miss Jeannett Ebersole who spent Christmas in the city with her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. D. Ebersole, left yester- day. for Anniston to resume her duties at Camp Mcclellan with the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Mrs. William Neal Brandon of Chi cago is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Charles Plosser at their home on Huffman roau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

MT and Mrs. Lorenz Baldwin and little daughter of Jacksonville, Fla, are the guests of Mrs. Baldwin's parents, MT. and Mrs. James Gillespie at Glen Iris.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-06-06
TEN YEARS AGO

The Kennewick Rifle association was
organized with membership Of fifty.
AT strawberry exhibit at which
prizes were offered by the Commercial
club for the best berries, p. c. Book
took first prize, E. M. Sly second and
Joseph 0lbrich third. The entire ex-
hibit was preserved and placed on ex-
hibition in the clubs booth in the Spo-
kane Chamber of Commerce.
The Benton County Good Roads as
ISOLATION was organized, L. E. John
son being elected president and f. A.
Swingle secretary.
The first cherries Were brought to
market from the Halvorsen place in
the Garden Tracts. Tom McKain re-
ported eating new potatoes from his
garden on May 22nd.
The berry shipments were about
wound up with total of 5000 crates,
estimated to have brought the growers
$4,000.
A number of Kennewick young peo-
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-06-06
LITTLE STORIES OF THE WEEK

Mrs. B. l.. Cole and son are visiting
friends in Prosser.
Miss Lula Johnson left Monday for
her home in Seattle.
Stanley Randolph was in Sunnyside
the last of the week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Hoyt are ex-
pected home from California this aft
ternoon.
Mrs. D. H. Getchell, Of Tacoma, is
a guest at the home of Mrs. Frank
Spoford.
Alfred Gustafson, of Soap Lake, was
transacting business in town the first
Of the week.
Alvin Given left Monday for Yaki-
ma, where he enlisted in the quarter
masters corps.
C. L. Holcomb was in Yakima the
first of the week attending the meet
ing of the district draft board.
Mrs. E. L. Gardner, of Vancouver,
B. c., visited this week at the home
Of her nephew, A. r. Gardner.
Miss Audrey Graham has accepted
a position at the soda fountain of the
Vibber-G Clifford Drug company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Haas, Chas. and
Irene, spent tkis week in Walla Walla
to attend the Rebekah assembly.
Miss Helen Huntington spent Me-
mortal Day with the home folks, re-
turning that evening to Prosser.
DR.. and Mrs. Tullar, Miss Lula
Johnson and Richard Tullar motored
to Walla Walla last Friday for the day.
U. D. McSherry left the last of the
week for Dayton to visit short while
before going to work for the Burling-
ton.
F. L. Young sold his home on East
Fifth street to w. F. F'ulbright this
week. The Youngs have taken the
Hover bungalow on Third street for
the present, and the Fulbright family
has already taken possession Of their
new home.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-06-06

pie were in Seattle to see the visiting
battleships from the Atlantic fleet.
Rev. j. F. Smith delivered his fare
well sermon as pastor of the Presby-
terian church before leaving TO take a
postgraduate course at Chicago Uni-
versity.
James and Herschel Dodson captur-
ed alive black bear, by roping it
from horseback, near their place in
Horse Heaven.
Mrs. L. w. Soth was seriously i'll
at Walla Walla hospital.
Fechter & Rudkin purchased the
Northern Pacific irrigation system and
adjoining lands, for reported price
Of 100000. At the same time Downs
e. Allen, Of Seattle, secured 10000
acres in the vicinity of Richland and
had force Of engineers at work maxi
ing a survey for an extension Of the
Horn and Grosscup ditch.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-06-06
HIGHLANDS NEWS

Kemp X. Dawson motored down
from Yakima Monday and spent some
time at his ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Taylor, Miss
Marjorie and Bert motored to Pull
man and back last week.
Merchants often list articles on sale
as "too numerous to mention" This
classification applies to the High
landers at work on the break in the
ditch. Everyone that could has gone
and many have sent teams.
Mrs. T. C. Browne has been visiting
in Spokane for few days.
E. o. Keene has had for guests his
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. L. M.
Keene. of Maxbas, N. OAK, and his
father, ]. M. Keene, of Yakima since
Wednesday of last week. They expect
to go to their respective homes the
last Of this week..
w. R. Boyd reports marketing ap-
proximately twelve hundred crates Of
berries from five-acre tract. There
may have been better yields, but we
have not heard of them.
The use of domestic water for spray
ing on the west Highlands has caused
water famine on the higher levels of
the East Highlands, many residents
there not having any for domestic pur-
poses and have been obliged to have
their surayinR tanks filled by water
hauled irEa town.
Alex Miller, Of Yakima, was here
the first of the week looking after his
ranch affairs.
Charlie Williams. of Bremerton,
who has been a guest at the home Of
his brother Geo. Williams, has re-
turned to the Coast.
Mrs. Ferris, Of Walla Walla, spent
the first of the week with her sister,
Mrs. M. L. Volwiler.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-06-06

Mrs. F. d. Pike and daughter Lottie
were in attendance at the Rebekah as
sembly in Walla Walla the first of the
week.
Mrs. w. H. McGowen and little
daughter were week end guests at the
home of her mother, Mrs. R. F. Rich
ardson.
Mrs. r. E. Reed attended the Re-
bekah Assembly held in Walla Walla
the first of this week as delegate
from the local lodge.
Miss Alegra Baxter returned the
last of the week from Ellensburg,
where she has been attending the state
normal the past year.
Mrs. E. Y. Hawley and daughter
went to Walla Walla Saturday to Wis
it with Mr.. Hawley and also to attend
the Rebekah Assembly.
Those people who signed food
pledges but did not receive their cards
may get them by calling Mrs. H. H.
Davis or Mrs. Chas. Haas.
Mrs. w. II. Hawley and little daugh-
ter arrived Saturday from Minneapolis
to spend few weeks here at the home
of her brother, j. P. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Reser, Mrs. D.
E. Rae, Mrs. H. H. Davis and Mrs. II.
r. Vibber motored to Yakima yester-
day, returning the same evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Nelson have for
their guests this week Mrs. F. j. Nell
son and Miss Zelda Nelson, of Yaki-
ma, mother and sister Of Mr.. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Craig and little
daughter Margaret, Of Ellensburg,
were weekend guests of the Misses
Shepardson, at the C. A. Doan resi-
dence.
Because of delay in obtaining pack
ing cases the Kennewick Clothing COM
pany will still be open for business
Saturday and will continue their spec
ial prices right up to the time the
cases are ready and the goods taken
from the shelves.