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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
: VISITOR ENTERTAINED

Mrs Albert Richardson and Mrs. George Brigman were joint hostesses at five hundred at Mrs. Brigman's home Friday afternoon, complimenting Miss Annie Lee Richardson of Cullman, who is their house guest. Vases of Killarney roses adorned the rooms in which five tables for the game were placed The score cards were hand-painted girl heads in pink, the same color prevailing in the ices and hints. At the close of the games the first prize, handsome cut glass vase. was awarded to Mrs A. E. Wick ham, who made highest score and the consolation, a dainty handkerchief, was drawn by Mrs. Arthur Bishop. The suest of honor was presented with a beautiful party bag and Mrs. Wickham and Mrs. Bishop presented their prizes to her. About 9 guests were present.
 MT. George Brigman was host at box party at the Bijou for Miss Rich ardson Friday evening. The guests included: MT. and Mrs. Albert Richard son. Miss Annie Lee Richardson, MT. Aston Laws of Kimberlin Heights, Tenn, MT. and Mrs. G. H. Sherman, Mir. and Mrs. Cecil Washburn and Mr. and Mrs. Brigman.
 Mrs. Albert Richardson entertained coterie of friends at the Tutwiler for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
DIR. G. S. SEXTON TO PREACH HERE FOR
 DIR. STUART TODAY
Rev. Carl c. Gregory Will Occupy Pulpit at Evening Service in
 Absence of Pastor

Dr. George S. Sexton, one of the biggest preachers in the Southern Methodist con ference, will speak today at Il O clock at the First Methodist church. in the ab- sence of the pastor, Dr George F.. Stuart who is in Atlanta attending the general conference of the Southern Meth odist church.
 pr. Sexton represents the general con ference of the Southern Methodist church in the erection of $1,Go0.090 church in the city. of Washington, which the church is erecting in that city now. He is an eloquent speaker, and will be warmly received in Birmingham, according to prominent Methodists here, to whom Dr. stuart wired this announcement yester- day.
 Tonight at the First Methodist church, the assistant pastor, Rev. Carl c. Greg ory, will preach on The Best Use to Make of Sin He was to have preached at the morning hour. but gave way 10 pr. Sexton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
PERSONAL

Mrs Fred Bass and little son Craw- ford have gone to Tennessee where they will visit relatives and friends.
 MT. and Mrs I. Reed Thompson have returned from California, where they have been spending the past few months.
 Miss Susie Mae Quarrels of Tusca- loosa is the guest of her sister, Mrs ]. N. Smithson of Jonesboro.
 The many friends of Miss Inez Fitz- patrick, who has been quite i'll With pneumonia at the home of her parents win be glad to learn that she is much improved.
 William McWillians. who has been the guest of his parents, MT. ana Mrs w. F. McWilliams for the past 10 days, w F, McWilliams for the past 10 days
 Private Tobbert of Camp Mcclellan is the guest of relatives and friends in this city during the weekend
 Corp. Julian Brick of Camp Me- Clellan is the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Sam Brick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
TRAINING SCHOOL

The Bessemer Baptist Training school for all Sunday school workers will be opened Sunday afternoon at o'clock, at which time an address will be made by J. E. Byrd Baptist Sunday school secretary for the state and Mississippi. This address will be followed by the or ganization of the classes, which will be conducted daily from May to 1o SerV- ices will be held Sunday evening for the young people when one of the speak CTS of the school will make an address. During the week the following classes will be held daily 5:45 to 6, devotional exercises; GAS to 7:15, convention manual divisions 1 and ?. taught by Miss LIS. Forbes; convention division 3, taught by w. P Reeves; Winning to Christ,
 taught by J. F. Byrd; What Baptists Believe taught by the Rev. R. L. Du- rant; "Old Testament Studies" taught by Paul Powell; Post Graduate-the School of the Church. taught by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

Every mother realizes atter giving her children "California Syrup of Figs" that this is their ideal laxa- tive. because they love it's pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels without gripng.
 When cross, irritable, ieverlsn, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look a. the tongue, mother. If coated, give I teaspoonful of this harmless fruit laxative," and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of the bowels, and you have a well. playful child again When the little system IS full of cold, throat sore, has stomach ache. diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-re- member. a good inside cleansing" should always be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep California Syrup of Figs" handy; they know l teaspoonful today saves a sick child tomorrow Ask your druggist for q bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, chill dren of all ages and grown-ups print ed on the bottle. Beware of counter the genuine, made by California Fiy feits sold here so don't be fooled. Get Syrup Company.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
CoUNCU OF DEFENSE

The local chapter of the national coun- cil of defense held their first general meeting this afternoon at o'clock Tn the courtroom of the Realty building. X large number of members were present. The meeting was presided over by Mrs, Gardner F. Goodwin, chairman, and re- ports were neard from the captains or the various wards in the city. A splen- did report was made by Mrs B. l.. Michaelson, who had charge of the Little Folks minstrel which was pre- scented on Thursday evening. The report showed that s200 had been realized from this affair. Mrs. Bains chairman of the womans committee of the third Liberty Loan drive, reported that subscriptions to the amount of S23, ,750 had been secured by this committee.
 Mrs. R. V. Hazelwood, chairman of ths home and foreign relief committee re- ported that 49 Bessemer boys now in the service had been supplied with outfits by the local chapter. Mrs. Ha8elwood also reported that the chapters were pur- chasing their own materials and are asking for more knitters as well as seamstresses in order to supply the growing demands made upon them A special feature of the knitting depart ment, which has been presented to Mrs. Goodwin, chairman, was call for
  black wool for the watch caps and socks for the sailors. Mrs. w. D. Taylor, cap tain from the Second ward, who recent ly organized 50-cent endless chain, re- ported that this plan was meeting with much success The. endless chain is a series of entertainments to be given i'll turn by each member who accepts an- other members hospitality. Following these reports an open discussion was held on the installation of ladies rest room in this city, which would be op- erated under the council of defense. The Wenonah Red Cross unit am nounces the following report for the month of April: Fifty-four pairs of domestic draw CTS, 290 triangular band ages, pairs of bed socks, IA bed jack cts l operating cap, 4 pairs of wrist lets, 3 helmets. The unit sent box of delicacies to ward No. of the base hospital at Camp Mcclellan which they have adopted. The box was val ued at $13.75.
 The United Daughters of the Com federaey will hold their regular month ly meeting Tuesday afternoon at S.3o o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. w. Car ter on Fourth avenue.
 Regular services will be held Sun day at the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. I. r. Swallow officiating. Morning subject, Our Good" Evening theme. And It Was Night" Miss Spea- cer. teacher from the Beechwood seminary, Kentucky will address the Christian Endeavor society at ? o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
COMMUNITY SING

On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the colored choruses of the T. C. l. com pany from Bayview, Muscoda, Docena' Edgewater and Wenonah will give sing at Wenonah at the pageant ground of the playground They will appear un- der the direction of Professor Wilkerson. There will be number of prominent speakers on the programme who will talk in interest of the Red Cross work. The public is cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
CARD OF THANKS.

Mr. and Mrs. w. I. Simmons and daugh- ters wish to thank their many friends and relatives for their kindness and sym pathy shown them during the illness and at the death of their darling son and brother, William R. Simmons, and for beautiful flowers sent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
1co FER CENT SUBSCRIPTION
FEDERATED CLUES

Plans are being rapidly completed by committees of the four federated literary clubs of Ensley for the entertain ment of the Council of Women's clubs which will convene here May fl and 15. The meetings will be held in the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church. Mrs Cranford of Jasper, the president, will preside and the opening address will be made by Mrs. D. A. Echols, president of the Sesame club.
 Members of the High school set were delightfully."- entertained on Friday even ing at a dance given by Wellborn Will Hams, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Williams, on Ensiey Highlands. The lower floor was thrown together and decorated with baskets and vases of red and white roses and jardi- nieres of growing pants. Punch was @served by MissaLucile Williams from a bowl placed in the dining room as the guests arrived and after the dances.
 Piano numbers were given by Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY GILLEN. Correspondent

will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the president, Mrs. D. M. owen, 1916 Fifth avenue. All members are urged to ben resent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
lunch for Miss Richardson and later enjoyed theatre party at the Lyric.

Mir and Mrs. H. D. Williams will leave Monday for Louisville, Ny, where they will attend the Wholesale Grocers association, which convenes there during three days of next week. Mir. Williams goes from the Gwin- Will Hams Wholesale Grocery company of Ensley
 The body of Private Ernest Eboage was shipped from Camp Wheeler to Birmingham last night. Echols X Angwin conveyed the body to the home of his parents in Wylam
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

pr. William Carmichael of Fairfield has gone to New York, where he will spend several weeks taking special course in surgery. He was accompanied by Mrs. Carmichael, who will return in week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
''Brighten-Up'' News

Floor-lac is best for floors. A com bination stain and waterproof varnish, which stands severe wear. Don't use a cheaper grade The best is most econo- mical The Brighten-Up Paint Store. ohone Main 2S4. 2021 3rd Aye.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

In a court item in Saturdays Age Herald one Will Berney was fined for concealing stolen property. The court record shows that the aforementioned was colored, and therefore not pr. Win Berney of Berney Drug company. Dr. Berney, up to this time, thought he held the Ensley patent on this name and wishes the pubic and his friends to know that he is not responsible for all things committed in that name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
ENS[EY RESPONDS
 NOBLY ID THIRD
 LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE
Campaign Waged Until Late Hour Entertainment Is Planned for Council of
 WOmen'S Clubs

The last day of the third Liberty Loan closed with a flourish in Ensley, the workers laboring until late hour and the banking forces working overtime. While the amount had not become ex- actly figured out on account of the late working hours last night the two banks, which is consirered a representative estimate, total $5SS, $50 at closing time. One hundred thousand of this was bonds purchased through the Bank of Ensley by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company to sell to it's employees; $l0e,000 subscribed by the Pratt Consol- ,idated. s2o000 by it's employees; s4O,000 by the Semet-Solvay $139O for it's employees; s10,000 by the Newcastle Coal company, 's27,2oo by it's employees; s25Ooo by Frs kne Ramsay and s25,oOo by c. B. McCor- mack The remainder was subscribed by individuals, making a total of s5os,- $50 for that bank.
 WOMAN'S COMMITTEE
 The excellent work done by the wom- ems committee, headed by Mrs. Frederick B. Dodge, is worthy of special mention Its total of sales amounted to $34, 750. These subscriptions will be paid through DOln EHSiey ana 6lfnlngndm DankS. line Boy Scouts have combed the streets all week for subscriptions and their efforts shave been especially successful. Scout ,trOup No. H. which was stationed, at the 3corner of Nineteenth street and Ave E, had solicited $S000 worth at closing time flast evening, An unusual amount of en- tergy was spent in the service of their country by these young patriots, who worked untiringly.
 1C0 FER CENT SUBSCRIPTION
 The Italian wholesale firm of Rouss &s Maenza went ''over the top with 100 per cent subscriptions by the company and it's employees. The subscriptions were solicited by l.. Maenza, chairman for that district. The firm and it's number Of employees are all Italians, who have chosen this way of demonstrating to America the gratitude of the homeland and at the same time proving that they are 1U0 per cent Americans
 The various committees wish to an nounce to those signing cards and who have not made deposits at the banks that three days grace will be allowed to do so, after which their cards will be dis carded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

At a recent meeting of the Bessemer Culture club a committee was appointed to visit Mayor is C. Jones and request that the city bell be tolled for three minutes at the sunset hour of each day, at which time all citizens are asked to offer a silent prayer for the soldiers and sailors in the service. This sugges- tion met with the approval of the mayor and he consented to have the bell tolled at this hour, starting Saturday evening. This custom is being carried out many of the nearDy communities and it is felt by all that it will meet with the ap- proval of the entire citizenship of Bes- semer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5Sl

Rev. NJ. K. Thornton. GAS to 7:15, lunch; 7:15 to s, departmental classes; 8 to s:4o. class meeting; S:45 to 9:15, address. A different speaker will appear each even-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

NIX of Chattanooga and Mrs Willis of Birmingham. After the dancing, ices in red and white were served. The young host was assisted in receiving by his mother. Mrs. Williams, his sister, Miss Lucille Williams, and Mrs. Joseph Men, cher, his grandmother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

special meeting of the city councll was held this afternoon at o'clock, when a petition from the merchants of the city requesting that street carnival be for- bidden to appear in this city was taken up After much discussion it was de- cided to allow the carnival, which IS scheduled to be shown in Bessemer dur ing the week of May for the oenent of the holders union, in view Of the fact that this organization has already signed a contract with the carnival com pany Carnivals for the benefit of other organizations having been shown in the city, the council decided that this one be granted the privilege, but hereafter no carnival will be given license to appear in Bessemer.
 On the programme of Miss Florence Gray Patton, who will play at the high school auditorium on Friday evening, is the music of Debussy, the most famous of the French composers. This is the first time Debussy's works have been heard in Bessemer, and this number, together with the Water Music,' by Liszt, should prove unusually interest ing to musicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-05

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-25
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-25
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-25

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-25

Maupin, Justice uf the peace. ON charges
klll.
Ltsutenant Bradley Here-L.cut VI O.
Brpley formerly with the local army re-
cHltng station but now ,utioHrd uf
Cauip Macarthur Waco T,vs is,spcnd-
ing "a shoS furlough IN 'h" city oud nor
man.
Mrs krebs Goes TO Buus-Mr. Frank
kreba. wife " Sergeant Krrhs OF the
local army recruiting station, instead ui
accompanying her husband to Jefferson
barracks, Mo, where he was recalled to-
day upon closing the local station. Icfr
for Butte, Mont, called by wire h.0
evening, oNiug TO the serious illness of
her mother
War Savings OrVe--A driy, o War
halfway Mas clerks with u. NJ Smith
were busy cannssng the downtown sen-
0OO
Captain Sanger Home - cap, Feutou
NJ. NnuE'. rn., surgeon u inp hla,
hr ul'n' 4" camp bouplr stIJ lIh, CUN.
lhh arrived BOO 'ly p0rr lost evening
or o ,rn iu. luloIsfG liy fr1s called tn
uu 1'd.. q. his wife, nr Nmut NJ
Hug'r Nho I~ .'l lI "f Spanish Iu.
nurn71 the uo.nr n her Uro.ur. 4.
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-25
LOVER AND FRIEND
DEAD, GIRL TAKES HER
OWN LIFE WITH GUN

FI SMITH, Ark, oct >25-(Spe-
ciaD-"Goodbye and God blc,, YOU
all" wrote Martha Ramagc aged 10.
daughter OF Thomas Ramage Of Cir
ard, Kansas as she shot herself 10
death at hotel today Her bosom girl
rlend d.l from pneumonia YESTERDAY
aad her ,Ncrtheart Sid Donovan. died
f., } o.clor', this morning from the
same illness
On september " the a,r mad, .n
ceslnl aucmp, %, suicide .N
poison
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-25
ChBriefs

Judge Splitter Recovered NJ. l.. spiu,r.
Juhg ~ the municipal court, who has
been confined at huW, for nearly three
weeks with Influenza mas sufficiently re-
covered. TO Doe out again. aud win likely
r'sumrH his official duties In tho cts
court tomorrow morning
City Health Report Another case OF
Gpnfhrrn Wa reported tp the health pf
flee toilN Thor, are four cases now u
the ci'f.
I'd Hanson Seriously sick-Ed Hanson.
who has been htuuUt for longer than
week with Influenza IS srill seriously sick
ut bus homo iu ~, Enal First street Nr
was reported improved this morning
short Weight Alleged Charged with
syU.r .hyri-Wi 'ghI he" W n Ticklr
VIA u, placed ON uin lu municipal court
thI. .u.uouu g. - Roach is the com.
uloIr.ug witness
Negro Fined the Limit phUp calvin
inrw'l negro porter 1t tho Regal hotel
2ON Nr.t Fir.i street, recrIvrd mo mere,
~ M, hands uf Judge prlcc IN municipal
court ths slurwug when accused Of got
ting drunk and insulting women guests
az The hotel llo was fined tl9 and cost'
and TIE nudge expressed rrErct that De
could NOT p"naIize him heavier
D. street Recovering Dr street ru
commissioner Who ha, been ill tt his
ho... '.r a few days N,s able TO be- NJ
h o.u"r 'h.s morning HIs oNmcrf Was
throat trouble.
Owens Goes TO Tulsa j T. Owens
general IuuIr,. uf tho oklahoma Gu.
and NJ ctrr '.mIMu,, left last night on
a business trip TO Tulsa
Freight Rebate Allowed A rebate Of 30
percent is allowed uu shipments uf feed
for livestock providing the frrd ia 10 be
'nr th. usr of the person 90 which II is
consigned Thi. Ia H concession recently
m d" hy the railroads operating ln The
stli,
Oklahoma Doctors Commissioned Five
phF sI,IJua uI bklNOmH Including br
Albert 60 url Hrschneld formerly of
This city HlE. received commissions lt
ifrrt if.ut.wuf- Boo Oh, medical CORDS of
fh" Hrm' The others are Henry flaw
Ir' hshop of uuwurlh Anthony Rohyr'
MnNii' u' MARROW f. B Never. OF
Amch, ond Frnk Henderson Norwood "
Prague
Hair Oles In Colorado News has been
received 0i tho death Of thIl.. Ernest
Hair in his home Mountain Wow" ranch
in 'oIowdu Mr. llair was formerly an
Hi'hIirN' of tE.. huWB cts n member OF
lh" i'fW uf II.F lonin. a Bruuhlri Tie
n'r rn'n e HrE number OF publ, build
nE uud schools throughout oklahoma
Ih' body fs fn Do. sent tl Lola. kansas.
"n.r, 'raul service. N.H D, conducted
b.. ,h' Mason, fnrw.
Action Postponed on Segregation Law
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