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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

Mammoth Cave. Ky, St. Louis and other points. After June 24. they will be at home in Greenville. Miss. The bride is bright and attractive girl and has large circle of friends who extend best wishes for her happiness but who regret that her marriage will take her to another city to reside. Mi, Mayer holds a responsible position with we'll known firm and has host of friends who extend to him sincere com gratulations. His former home was in Baton Rouge. La.
 Mr. and Mrs Stanley S. Crittenden entertained beautifully Tuesday evc- ming at their home on Adams avenue in compliment to their niece, Miss Ce- lia Stratford. and MT. Erwin Latlmer. whose marriage will be an interesting event of today. The decorations were very artistic and carried out the mili- tary note with American flags and red. white and blue flowers. red dah- lias.i corn flowers and Shasta daisies being used. During the evening punch and an ice course were served. Mrs. Crittenden wore gown of black chlf- fon and lace Miss Stratford wore a lovely costume of pink georgette crepe and lace. The guests were limited to the bridal party. the relatives and out of-town guests.
 The First Baptist church was the scene of beautiful wedding Wednes- day morning at II o'clock. when Miss Cecilc Mary Dennis became the brids
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
6TlHE most important event of the
 week in the local suffrage world . 2 will ha the annual meeting of |

I1TlHE most important event of the
 week in the local suffrage world S will be the annual meeting of sociation. which will be held Tues .ne Birmingham Equal Suffrage a B day evening at o'clock at Cable hall. "A large attendance is expected, as the reports of the years work will be pre- scented by the retiring officers. and committee chairmen. officers for the coming year will be elected, and the fu ture programme of the organization will be discussed
 Practically the entire activities of the association during the past year have been confined to patriotic work of various kinds. a review of which will prove an interesting feature of the meeting. The membership is di vided into two classes, and only the registered members possess the voting privilege in the election of officers Tuesday evening; but as 261 of the 1500 members of the organization have registered as voting members. there will be no lack of voters.
 According to the constitution, nomi- nation of officers must be made by petition, signed by at least 10 mem bers, and posted at least one week before the annual meeting. Nominat- ing petitions have been filed as fol- lows, and are now posted at suffrage headquarters:
 For chairman, Mrs. Ida Adams, Mrs. J. 5. Aird. Mrs. Dora c. Fell. Mrs. w. L. Murdoch, Mrs w. D Nesbitt, Mrs. T. L. Hill and Mrs c. H. ohme
 For first vice chairman, Miss Mary Parke London.
 For second vice chairman, Mrs. J. D. McNeel.
 For corresponding secretary, Mrs. Wexford Leake.
 For recording secretary. Mrs. T. F. Byrnes.
 For treasurer Mrs. l.. J. Davids.
 A letter has just been sent out by the chairman and corresponding sec retary to the registered members, urg- ing them to attend the meeting, and saying in part:
 Suffrage has made tremendous gains during the past year, and the next few months will doub tless see the final goal won We need the strong and active support of every true suffragist in our last big drive over the top, which will give us victory. Remembe that our great leader, Pres ident Wilson, has declared that wom- an suffrage is an essential step toward the democracy for which we are fight ing. So don't be a suffrage slacker! Coine to tne meellHs IueSudy HlshS and help us plan wisely and patriotic ally for the future"
 A warm invitation is issued to the general public to be present at this meeting. The retiring officers are: Chairman. Miss Amelia Worthington; first vice chairman, Mrs. Charles Spen- cer; second vice chairman, Miss Mol lie Dowd; recording secretary. Mrs. David Cronheim; corresponding secre- tary, Miss Kate Candy, treasurer, Mrs. l.. J. Davids.
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MRS. RUDOLPH IGNORED

The following from the Tuscaloosa Journal will be read with interest by Birmingham friends:
 Quite informal but nevertheless very delightful was the morning party given by Miss Annalee Fitts in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Charles Murray Rudolph of Birmingham yesterday in the home of Mrs. Battle Searcy on Broad street
 For this courtesy the Fitts apartments were abIoom with the brightest most fragrant flowers of the summer season, and during the morning hours the merry throng of guests, including only the clos est friends of Mrs. Rudolph, enjoyed social intercourse as they engaged in dainty finger work.
 At noon a tempting and delicious plate course was served and thoroughly en- joyed, bringing to social close this very graciolls informalitV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

bell tAlan Gray Mooring) and now the third goes to Miss Beatrice Tate. The certificate pupils are; Misses Myrtle Jones, Elizabeth Buckshaw, Ruth ChappelI, Kate Mims Smith, Lucy Jones, Margaret Howard, Lillian Kar- peles and Bessie Hamilton. Those as sisting the diplomas and certificate pupils in the concerto programmes are: Mrs. Paul Earle. Mrs. John Bonnyman Misses Nellie Adams, Mildred Farr, Mary William Caller, Della Dryer, Harriett Forbes. Mercedes Hamilton and Jeannie Adler The public is cor
 dially invited to attend these con- certs at Cable hall.
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MT J. NJ. Longmire. architectural engl- neer. will discuss the extensive develop ments by the government on the Tennes~ see river. Professor Reames, who is con- ducting the Spanish classes in the Cham Der of Commerce, will be present and make q short address on a subject of n- terest. MT. Charles A. Calhoun will talk on Spanish law and court procedure in Latin America.
 Spanish students, Spanish speaking people and all others interested are cor dially invited to attend the meeting at 8 o'clock in the cafe of the Birmingham Civic association
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Miss Gladys Gwin, Miss Gussie Bagley Mrs Henry Booth, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs w. P. Acker. Miss Mamie Osborne, Miss Louise Sproull, Mrs Ross Blackmon, Miss Julia Davis, Mrs Baxter Allen, Mrs T. H. Cockrell and Miss Gertrude Noble
 Sister Amelia. whose beautiful mission of love for St. Michaels church is so well known, will conduct examination at the Sisters House. on the St Michael'a grounds.
 The nurses in charge of, the confer ences will be: Miss Donna Sutliff, Miss Jackson, Mrs. Reilly, Mrs. Q. c. L. Knox, Mrs. Strickland and Miss Denny. Nurse Maud Howard. who has recently come to Anniston to care for the sick among the colored population, will conduct the examinations for colored children.
 One of the most valuable acquisitions brought to Anniston through the estab- lishment of Samp Mcclellan is the public health service. Their efforts are direct ed throughout fve-mile zone around the camp their aim to keep contagion away from camp and away from civll- ians surrounding camps. Through proper sanitation and strict enforcement of quar- antine laws and other measures, the public health departments strive to elim- mate and prevent disease as much as possible.
 Dr. J. A. Ridlon is the director of the public health service; MT. S. Pincus the sanitary engineer; Dr. Verdery in charge of rural sanitation; MT. Abbey chief sanitary inspector; Dr. Price dairy inspector. and Dr. Ridnow manager of contagious department.
 The Red Cross and public health serv- ice work hand in hand. The Red Cross has equipped fine laboratory, with MT. Faulkner in charge. Specimens from all over Calhoun county are brought to this laboratory The Red Cross supplies two trained nurses. In order to prevent over Tapping, all the nursing activities of the public health and Red Cross are man aged under one organization, under the supervision of Miss Lima Denney. chief nurse of the public health service. Miss Jackson is Anniston's visiting nurse; Miss Riley in charge of the clinic held at the Community House; Miss Dora Sutliff in charge of contagion Miss Pat terson the school nurse and Nurse How ard in charge of the work among the colored children
 Through the efforts of these splendid nurses and the directors of the public health service Anpistons babies are as sured pure milk, pure food and better chance to take their places in the future as strong, healthy citizens.
 There was a gold star placed today on the roll of honor in the First Presbyte- rian Sunday school. A great sadness per vaded the entire exercises, as the thought fingered in the minds of those who knew and loved him, that Frank Snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
HARPER-PILLE

Mrs. H. s. Pile announces the mar riage of her daughter, Josephine E.. to Curtis C. Harper. The wedding took place on May 1, at the Church of the Advent. where the ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. Middleton Barn we'll, rector of that church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
 ACTIVITIES

The executive board of the council of national defense will hold a meeting Tuesday morning at suffrage headquar- ters all of the members are urged to attend, so as to keep in close touch with the various phases of war work that is being done by the council and to be able to assist in any calls that are made
 The chairman is grateful to the district generals of the Rainbow division for the splendid response given Maj. Gen. Mrs. w. D. Smith in the call to a meeting at Capitol park Friday afternoon. All ap- pointed generals were present or sent representatives, except one, who is out of the city at present.
 At the close of the War Savings Stamps campaign Hoover picnic will be given at Capitol park by the Rainbow division. and at this time another great phase of war work, carried on by the women. will be shown in the preparation of foods for the occasion.
 The council of defense has received a recent report of the war work being done in Bessemer, and is greatly pleased over the activities there. Their quarterly re- port states that numerous entertainments have been given for the purpose of rais- ing funds to finance war work. Splendid work is being accomplished by Mrs. T. B. Waller, who has charge of the food production committee, judging from the large number and quality Of war gardens. The social service committee will join the Anniston ladies in making supplies for a hospital ward at Camp Mcclellan an the Hoover kitchen committee is doing excellent work with the classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays for house. keepers and other classes for colored cooks
 Other work, such as home and foreign relief and child welfare is being carried in an excellent manner, and the mem- bership is responding enthusiastically to all calls and in every way cooperating in the work.
 Mrs. W R. Copeland, chairman in Hu- eytown reports numerous garments hav- ing been made for the soldiers and many articles of comfort sent to the camps through the council The school kitchen in. Hueytown has been converted into a Hoover kitchen where Miss Walker, the county demonstrator. gives lessons every two weeks in cooking. canning and dry ing foods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
MRS. FREEMAN,s RECTAL

Mrs. I. w. Freeman and Miss Beaulah Freeman will present their pupils in the second of a series of recitals Tuesday evening at s o'clock at the Starr Piano hall. The friends of the young musicians are cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
ACADMEY OF MUSIC
 GRADUATION

The following invitations have been received:
 The faculty and senior class of the Academy of Music cordially invite you to attend the annual commencement ex- ercses June A to 2S, 1918, Birmingham.
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MISS BROWN ENTERTAINS

Miss Ola Gail Browne entertained a few friends at matinee party at the Lyric yesterday afternoon, honoring Miss Alieze Jemison, bride-elect. Miss Browne's guests were Mrs. F. c. Wal lace. Mrs. Horace Letson Mrs. Arthur Wallace, Mrs. Murray Wallace, Miss Margaret Jemison, Miss Florence Hayes and Miss Jemison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAMME

The following programme will be given at the Academy of Music. Miss Daisy Woodruff Rowley, director, at the stu dio on South Twentieth street;
 Recital, piano and violin class, Mon day, June 24, S:30.
 Piano recital. Catherine Hydinger, age z. Tuesday, June 25, S:30.
 Recital, piano and violin class. Thurs day, June 27, S:30
 Graduates recital, Friday June 2S S:S0.
 Candidates for diplomas, Mildred Crabbe, Mamie Agnes Rencher.
 Candidates for teachers primary cer- tficates, Ehrma Lamar Cooper, Mary Leona Dugger, Mary Elizabeth Lynn, Edith Alice McClain. Helen Wilhelmina Clelland, Annie Ruth Hayes Lula Mar tin Morrow, Mrs. Albert E. Meadow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
SPANISH CLUB PROGRAMME

The Spanish club will have a number of good features on it's programme for Thursday evening Mir J. C. Weinberg and Mrs. F. L. M. Morris will play sev- eral musical numbers on the piano and flute. Among the selections played will be La Sorrella' and "El vals Sam 'iago. "
 A numner of interesting talks will be heard and there will be the usual period of informal conversation in Spanish. Miss Elizabeth Steadham. who taught several years in Cuba, will discuss edu- cation in that island Mrs. Morris will tell the club her impressions of Cuba sained during number of visits there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
MRS. RoUNTREE TO ENTERTAIN

Mrs. J. A. Rountree will entertain the members of the Joe Wheeler chapter. Children of the Confectionery, at her home, 1900 South Eleventh avenue. on Thurs day afternoon at 4 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
MRS. VAUGHN ENTERTAINs

Mrs. William Vaughn Jr., enter tained at the Tutwiler tea yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Seal Harris of Washington, who is the charming guest of Mrs. John c. Henley. Mrs. vaughn's guests were: Mrs. T. H. Mol ton, Mrs. c. ]. Smith, Mrs. John Hen ley, Mrs. W. M. Vaughn, Sr., and the honoree.
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tractive group of girls at the Tut wiler tea yesterday, her guests be- ing Miss Josephine Harris of Wash ington, Miss Selene Rountree, Miss Grace Thompson, Miss Emily Williams and Miss Frances Glenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
MOTHER GOOSE CLUB

The members of the Mother Goose club will entertain the members and their friends at tea on Thursday afternoon from 4.30 to o'clock. An attractive pro- gramme has been arranged and MT. Wal
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at dinner this evening at the Tutwiler in honor of Miss Lois Edwards, who is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. c. F. Edwards. The guests will include Mir. and Mrs H. L. Jenkins, MT. and Mrs. c. E, Edwards. Miss Elizabeth Ed wards Mrs C. E. Edwards. Jr., and Miss Edwards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
STROuD.M,YAY

Mir. and Mrs. Hugh l.. Mcvay of Jack son. Miss, announce the marriage of their niece, Miss Lillian Irene McVay, to MT. William Ostar Stroud The wedding took place Saturday, June 15. 19lS Bir- mnghAm. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
A CHRONICLE OF Ol)(lEI Y RhDR
By EMMA REID RYALL

school at S:S0 o'clock, for the benefit of the French orphan work of this district, of which Mrs. Henry Dean is the chairman. Mrs. Thomas V. Tyler, who conducted the recent play most successfully for the South Highland school. will be director
 This is one of the most worthy of the many war activities and Mrs Dean is eager that the public respond freely to the cause and help these little tots who have been made orphans by the terrible war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
MISS LEDBErTER ENTERTAINED

MISS LEDBETTER ENTERTAINED
 Miss Virginia Ledbetter was hostess to the members of the Joe Wheeler chapter, United Daughters of the Con federacy at lEr home on South Twen- ty-first street on Thursday afternoon. The chapter has decided to disband for July and August, except call meetings, but will continue the Red Cross work during the period of the war
 A full report of the receHt meeting of the United Daughters of the Con- federacy convention held in Talladega was given by Miss Virginia Ledbet- ter, who was the delegate Follow ing which patriotic songs were rem dered. Ices were served during the aft ernoon and evening.
 Mrs. Charles Ledbetter and Miss Frances Ledbetter assisted in receiv- ing the guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
LAND OF DOLLS FOR
 FRENCH ORPHANS

The play, Land of Dolls" to be given Friday evening at the Margaret Allen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

This is one of the most worthy of the many war activities and Mrs. Dean is eager that the public respond freely to the cause and help these little tots who have been made orphans by the terrible war.
 MIR. COATES HONORED
 Miss Winifred Coates entertained a few friends at her home on Thursday evening honoring her brother, MT W. F. Coates of Minneapolis, who was visiting his parents in the city for d few days before joining the army. The house was made attractive with ferns, sweet peas and many flags. The evening was spent dancing and sing ing, and at a late hour an ice course was served. Miss Annie Bell Lee pre- siding at the punch bowl. and the guests included Miss Margaret Nall, Miss Clara White. Miss Lucille Grant Miss Emma L. Graves, Miss Mary Et- ta Reed Miss Eula Lee Reed, Mr. and Mrs. William Hall. Mrs. Charles Donoho. Mrs. Edith Edwards, Miss Edith and Miss Edna Edwards. Miss Vera and Miss Irene Jaysane, MT. Au- gustus Johnson of Minneapolis, Mir Smith. MT. w. b. c, Coates of Minne- apolis, Mir. William Murphy. Miss Annie Bell Lee and others. ETUTWILER MUSIC
 Wiegands augmented orchestra will present the following programme at the Tutwiler this evening from to o'clock:
 French Patrol' CHosmerl. Fantasia on themes from "Tosca-' (Puc- cinD
 'Valse-Ballet' (Granier). Violin solo. "Romanee,' from concerto Q.alo). Fred G. Wiegand N1~t Caprice, Dance of the Debutantes' QLangey).
 "Kamenoi Ostrow' Rubinstein). Three new patriotic songs: Were Co., l ing Over Liberty Bell" "I'n Come Back to You When It's All Over" 1 "Albumleaf' and "Orientalen tCuD. I Scenes from "Mignon' (Thomas). l Military march. .National Spirit l (Hager), s&
 The "Star-Spangled Banner"
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ter Blackman will deliver the address. of the afternoon, which will be along pa triotic lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

The Philathea class Of Parker Memo rial church held their annual picnic at Coldwater Tuesday. A large party of
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There was a gold star placed today on the roll of honor in the First Presbyte- rian Sunday school. A great sadness per vaded the entire exercises as the thought fingered in the minds of those who knew and loved him, that Frank Snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
MISS EDWARDS IGNORED

Mrs. Q. M. Edwards will entertain
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-08
Back Of american Front
sting erritory

accident is removed, and it is III,
business OF livestock insurance com
panies TO take that risk out OF hi
business. These companies ar,
proving a substantial aid to The
livestock industry and to the gov
crnment in this war time emcrgenc,
that requires the speeding up o.
meat production.
The herds Of Europe, on which
we have drawn so heavily for breed
ing stock in the past, are doubtless
being seriously depleted If not en-
'tirely wiped out. TO restock the
stricken countries ii our obliga-
ton. Viewed from every angle, the
outlook Tor the American livestock
industry is brought and inviting.
TO encourage the production OF
more and better livestock is the
mission OF livestock insurance
Through its service, men OF moder-
ate means may be enabled to handle
a better grade OF stock. Beginners
WiIl be helped 10 get start with
livestock of the right kind and
Stockmcn, generally, may protect
their investments, Tor livestock is
50 valuable nowadays many feel
that they cannot afford to carry
their own risks.
mere IS particularly urgent
need Tor livestock insurance now az
IN aid in carrying out the govern
nent'S war program. During June
he livestock insurance companies
wrote about $5O000O in premiums.
last year one of the larger COM
'anes wrote more THAN $l0000O0
II premiums and will no doubt close
his year with more than $2,OO0.OOO. |
These are large figures and show
he tremendous momentum the
IVestock insurance business has
aimed and the real service it is
cndcring.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-08
FINED $50 IN
GUN TOTIN CASE

John Connor, who was arrested
south OF Writ By VIII Ward and
Charles Jones with Tom Slaughter,
the daring criminal from Texas,
was fined $50, and costs in Justice
Franklin Bourland's court when
found guilty OF carrying 4 pistol.
His mother came here from Nowata
and paid the fine and costs and he
was released. When Slaughter and
two women with him Both OF the
women were dressed in mems cloth
ing, and one OF them had a pistol,
but the case against her was dis
miSsed.S laughter was taken to Ok
lahoma City by Undersherft Sam
Harris and i'm Carter deputy sher-
iii, and turned over TO an officer
from Nowata where Slaughter was
wanted for escaping from jail. He
had previously escaped from the
Texas penitentiary and will be taken
back there when Nowata is through
with him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-08
School Shoes for Kiddes-Shoes for Grown-ups Too

Sturdy, well-made Shoes that will stand lots of
hard wear and knocking about. Made of good,
strong feathers in sensible lasts that insure COM
fort and room for growing feet Not at all clumsy
quite the contrary, in fact Parents will like
them, and so will the Boys and Girls.
Our Shoe men are expert filters. Do not wait un-
til the last moment to get the Shoes for your chill
dren. Come down right away and let our sales
men take special care and attention to see that
you get just what you want and proper fit for
the child. Shoe Section, End Floor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-08
LIVESTOCK INSURANCE
GAINING MOMENTUM
Is Rendering Real Service Dur
ing Wartime Emergencies.

=,
There never was 4 time fore op-
perfume for inSuring livestock than
now" says K. G. Reynolds, under
writing manager, OF the Oklahoml
Livestock Insurance Co. War is
emphasizing the great importance
OF maintaining and increasing our
food supplies. We must feed our
selves and our allies, and, too, fight
ing men must have meat. Even be-
fore the war, consumption was oy-
ertaking production, and war null
tiplies the demand.
The government is asking for
increased livestock production TO
meet present urgent needs. Stock
men are responding nobly, but
many lack capital for maximum op-
erations, while Others cannot afford
TO assume greater risks by enlarging
their herds.
These handicaps are both over
come through the agency of live
stock insurance, first; because ones
capital is made TO go farther with
the added security of insurance, as
it lengthens credit, and, second, be-
cause practically all financial risks
as eliminated by insurance.
ANY stockman Hows he can
handle livestock profitably at fair
prices, ii the loss from disease or
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-08
Arrested as a Stacker.

r. w. lIignight and Dow Braziel
yesterday arrested S. G.. Eason as a
shaker. He claims he is not within
the draft age and his case is being
investigated. Charles Jones, consta-
bic OF Wilson township, brought in
Almus Kennedy, also accused of
being Stacker. Kennedy is not
registered and claims he is not old
enough to be drafted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-08

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