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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

He would also be very grateful for the loan of any fancy costumes, to he used in the plays, as it will be diff cult for the men to obtain costumes.
 In no city in the country is there stronger and more vital organization of club women than the Montgomery Federation of Women's clubs. and one not familiar with the vast amount of work which has been undertaken and accomplished in the past few years by this organizations, is positively amazed, when glancing at it's records
 4 thinking man or woman positively wonders how any city exists without such an organization of women, such an asset are they to the community life. The Montgomery Federation of Women's clubs is II years old. but one would think the organization several times that age, judging from the many important movements they have carried to a perfect consummation. Mrs. Joseph Brevard Jones is serving her third term as president ofsthe body, and is a wonn- en of brilliant intellect. tireless en- thusiasm and energy. and keen judg- ment The other officers are Miss Bes- sic Teague, first vice president; Mrs. Leon Well, second vice president: Mrs. Richard Arlington, corresponding sec- retary; Mrs. Frank Tennille, record-s ing secretary; Mrs. Harris Dawson, treasurer; Mrs. E. M Graves auditor. The IT clubs in the Montgomery fed eration are the No Names club, the TinagiI, Ionian Chatauqua circles, Alumnae Association of Womap's col- .lege. Montgomery branch of Southern Association of College Women. Maga zine club. Twentieth Century club, Mothers circle. United Mothers. Moth-
 L l.. '.x sociation, Montgomery Graduate Nurses association. Council of Jewish
 (Centinuea en Page Three)
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"A CHRONICLE OF Dl)ClEl \ nnd4RA DRYALL

in the city is that of Miss Lillie Alien and Mir Curtis Hamilton Robertson or Pensacola, which took place "Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock at West End at the
 home of the brides parents. MT. ana
 Mrs. Marian Allen. The house was thrown open and adorned with quantities of pink and white
 roses and uink clematis combined with
 ferns and palms
 The bride was attended by her twin
 sister, Mrs. Louis Allen Robertson, Wno
 was married a few months ago 10 MT.
 Robertson of New York, a cousin of the
 groom. She wore a white gown and car
 ried pink roses.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attractive in a white frock of crepe and carried bridal po1- quet of brides roses. Mr Robertson was attended by MT. Wilbur NcGinty as best man Master Frank Edward Gorhum was the rinS bearer and carried the ring in huge pink rose.
 Little Misses Hattie Frances Mays ana
 Sarah McGinty were the flower girls, and wore dainty white frocks with pink rib bons.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. A. Cook of the West End Baptist church ard was witnessed by number of friends and relatives. | Before the ceremony Mrs. J. M. Wood sang, q Love You Truly" accompanied 1 by Miss Alta Murphy of Arkansas, cousin of the bride. 1 MT. Robertson and his bride left at once l for Pensacola, where he is connected with the shipbuilding plant of the govern ment.
 l The bride has many friends in the city I being active in the Y. w. c. A. and sun 1 day school work of the district.
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RANDOM NOTES

ss Mrs T. B. McClary is spending two weeks at Biloxi' Miss;
 MT. Needham A. Graham, Jr., has gone to Louisville, Ky, where he will enter the training school for artillery officers at Camp Zachary Taylor
 Miss Bertha Burns has just returned from two months visit to friends and relatives in northern Alabama. The greater part of that time was spent in Jasper, Cullman and Blount Springs.
 Miss Willette Rice of Austell, Ga, is visiting her cousin, Miss Bertha Burns, of Woodlawn.
 MT and Mrs. R. S Munger, who have spent the past few weeks in the east and at Chautauqua, have returned home
 
 Mrs James K Calvitte and little son. Lawrence. of Savannah, are the guests O. Mrs. Clayittes mother, Mrs. k. M. Smith, and will be among the out-of- El zabeth Smith and MT. Cahill of Chi cago on Wednesday morning.
 
 Mir and Mrs. Leopold Loeb have named their little son Robert.
 Friends of MT and Mrs J. Packer Smith will be glad to learn that Mrs Smith and little daughter are resting comfortably at the home of Mrs. Smith $ parents. MT. and Mrs. F. w. Hopkins.
 Mir and Mrs. F. w. Hopkins and de ughter, Miss Cornelia, have returned from an extended stay with their daugh- ter and sister, Mrs. J. Lucius Colmont, at City Point, Va During their stay they also spent sometime at Virginia Beach.
 Miss vcimon Supple has spent the month of August at Coruean Springs, Hopkinsville. Ky. Miss Florence Goldbery has returneu from a stay of several weeks in Pensa cola and selma and Mobile. Mrs C. Douglas is the guest of her SIS ter and nieee. Mrs. M. A Nugent. and Mrs. Daniel Sturges, in Atlanta, for q few days.
 Mrs Lloyd Bettis, accompanied by her niece, Miss Kitty Walters. Is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. H. P. Kimley,, in At lanta.
 Mrs. w T. simmons is the guest of ner cousin. Mrs. J. Fl. Lumpkin, and Miss Minnie kenncn in Selma MT and Mrs. Jordon DeBardeleben and daughter. Miss Miriam, have returned 1 from a visit to relatives in Selma I Mrs. w.. J. Maddox and granddaugh iter Miss Bessie Maddox, >who were the guests of Airs. F. F. Hull. returned to their home in Atlanta yesterday. Friends of MT and Mrs. J. J. Eaton will be glad to learn that Mrs. Eaton. who is i'll at the home of her sister in proving. although it will be several weeks before she W i'll be able to return home. | Mrs. Clara Harper Steele will return 1 today from m extended stay east. visit, ing Buffalo,.. Niagara Falls and other places.
 1 Lieut.. Chapnell Cory, Jr.. who has spen. I the past few days in the city with his parents, MT. and Mrs. chappell Cory, at Roebucl Springs. left last evening for Camp Custis. Battle Creek. Mich. Mrs. Robert Thach. Jr.. and Mrs Hay den Brooks, who have spent sometime lin New York and other eastern cities, have returned home. Mrs. E. G. Chandler has returned from Il stay in North Carolina. Mir. and Mrs. F. E. owings are visiting relatives in Kentucky, Mrs. W. l.. Waits and little sons. Charles and Lamar are the guests of | Mrs. Waits sister, Mrs ". E. Wrye, in tTpscaIoosa.
 Friends of little Miss Mary Elizabeth
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Purser will be glad to learn that she is recovering from recent operation at the home of her grandmother, Mrs Mary Palmer, at Woodlawn,
 Mir. and Mrs Lloyd smith are the guests of relatives in Mobile.
 MT. and Mrs. Mason billiard will re- turn this week from motor trip east They will be accompanied as far as South
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
THE MOTHER GOOSE CLUB

The Mother Goose club has sent out fhe following letter to the associate mem bers and friends of the Mother Goose club:
 Dear Friends: We are now actively at work pre- paring for our booth at the State Fair, to be held the first week in October. We have had this booth for the past three years and it has been the chief source of our finances The in- creased cost of materials and the more frequent calls for our baskets make 1t imperative that we increase our finances. IT each of you who read this letter will make one baby garment. or child's gar ment, of any kind or any article Of fancy work that you think would be Balable and send to us, you will help greatly in the work of clothing the new born baby who is otherwise unprovided for All work not sold is held for the same work the following year, and all money received is spent directly for tour babiesn If you would care to help in this way, please send the article at your earliest convenience to Mrs. 0. B. Pier- sol, chairman of fair work, 14lS Avenue [, (phone SS19-D, or to the president, Mrs. George A. Gibson, 112o North Elev- enth street Thanking you for your in- terest, cordially yours,
 THE MOTHER GOOSE CLUB.
 Mrs. c. A. Riley, Secretary"
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Carolina by their daughter, Mrs Ebert Jemison. who will join Captain Jemison at Columbia, s. c.
 Misses Ruth, Mary and Isabel Burgin of Roanoke, Va, are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. l., A. Daniel, at West hnd. Mrs Edward Norment and children
 SContinued On Page ,rwo)
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Der of attractive features and the affair is anticipated with much pleasure. FOR ATTRACTIVE VISITORS
 Miss Wilbur Leake entertained a few friends at q buffet supper at her home last evening. honoring Miss Gibbons of Charlotte. N. C., and Miss Witman of Atlanta, the guests of Miss Martha Col Her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

A wedding of interest to friends and one which will come as a surprise is that of Miss velma Hanbury and MT. Edward Marshman, which was quietly solemnized on Wednesday, August 2S, the Rev. pr. J. A. Bryan officiating. MT. Marshman left at once for Camp Sher- man, where he is stationed, and Mrs. Marshman will make her home in this city for the present.
 CRAWFORD-SYMER
 The marriage of Miss Miriam Pratt Smyer and Lieut.. David Crawford VIII be an event of tomorrow evening at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs R. B. Smyer, on Arlington avenue. The Rev Dr. Frank Brandon of Gadsden will perform the ceremony, which will be wit messed by only few friends and rela- lives.
 Miss Clara Dean of Philadelphia will be maid of honor and only attendant. CAHILL-SMITH
 The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Mrs. E. M. Smith, and MT. ?. D. Cahill of Chicago will be an event of Wednesday morning, taking place at u o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church.
 The bride will be attended by her sis fer, Mrs. James K Cavitte, of Savan- nah, as matron of honor, and MT. Cahill will have his brother as best man.
 MT. Cahill and his bride will leave at pnce for Chicago, where they will make their home.
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MRS. COOKIE ENTERTAINS

One of the attractive affairs of the week was the swimming party given by Mrs. Norburne Cooke in honor of Miss Gibbon and Miss Witman of Atlanta, the guests of Miss Martha Collier. The party included Misses Collier, Gibbons and Witman, Mary Elizabeth Caldwell, Mary Stiles, Wilbur Leake, Messrs Lennox Brooks, Charles oscar Locke, Frank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01

Franc of Savannah, Frank Wilson, John Terry Badham, William Moore, Edmund McDavid.
 UGLY SISTERS MINSTREL
 The Ladies Home Guard announces the ugly Sisters minstrels which will appear at an early date under the direc- tion of Maj. Thomas Akers at the Civic association rooms. There will be a mum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
MISS M'CROSSIN
 APPRECIATED

The following from the nurses Of St. Vincents will be read with interest by Miss McCrossin's many friends:
 'aThe nurses of St. Vincent's hospital take this means to express their sincere thank to Miss Florence McCrossin for the pleasant hour she daily spent with them, for the past four weeks. This hour was devoted to helpful talks, both inter- esting and instructive, to the nurse in her daily intercourse with her patients. The sisters too, wish 10 express their appreciation, and trust their good frieno will renew her visits in the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
MATINEE CLUB MEETS

Mrs John West entertained the mem bers of the Matinee club at her home on Friday.
 The prizes were won by Mrs. Walter Waters and Mrs. Ralph Silver, and the guests prize was awarded to Miss Gladys. Lyons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-01
sOBERTSON-ALLEN

A wedding of interest to many friends
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19
BURLINGTON. IOWA.

Mrs. Scott E. Jones returned Ihurs-
day from Chicago, where she was
called by the illness and death OF her
mother, Mrs. Clara Arbuckle. The re-
mains were accompanied by daughters
to Mt. Pleasant for interment in For
,, est Home cemetery beside her hus-
band. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott E. Jones and
children attended the funeral Thurs
day at Mt. Pleasant of Mrs. Clara Ar
buckle.
Mrs. Fred Wilson Of Chicago spent
Friday with her sister, Mrs. Scott +.
Jones
Obituary.
Clara Barton was born June l3,
E1851, at Quincy, ILL.,, and departed this
life April 8, 1918, in Chicago, ILL.,, at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Wilson, 1866 Vernon avenue. In 1868
she was united in marriage to Joseph
&c. Arbuckle Of Alton, Ill. To this
union was born twelve children, three
having died in infancy.
In early girlhood she was convert
ed and she has ever been a faithful
follower Of her Savior. During her
entire illness she was always meek,
patient and submissive to the will OF
her heavenly Father. She told her
loved ones and Rev. John F. Thomas,
pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church,
who visited her few days before her
passing that she would soon be with
her Saviour, her dear husband and
loved ones gone before.
She requested her children to not
grieve for her, but meet her in heav-
en-. She wished her funeral services
to be held at her home church, OF
which she was an old member, and
where she has host Of brothers and
sisters who were endeared to her in
Christian fellowship and her remains
to be inferred in Forest Home beside
her loving husband.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19

friends. He set beautiful example
and spent all his time among good as
sociates. He was young man, but
he loved his church and seemed never
so pleased as when doing something
for it's welfare. He possessed a beau
tiful voice, which will be sadly missed
by the choir and congregation.
The Mary Church Terrell Red Cross
auxiliary sent twelve night shirts and
seven pajama suits to the local Red
Cross chapter last week. This, with
the articles previously mentioned,
completes their months work. Sew
eral members who have given the
number of hours required will receive
their crosses.
Mrs. O. J. Mullen has been indis-
Sunday was quarterly meeting at
Malone Chapel. Presiding Elder Fer
ribee delivered the morning and even
ing sermons. Wednesday evening
quarterly conference will be held.
Mrs. j johnson, who suffered re-
lapse, is reported as improved.
Miss Ora Saunders has returned
from Des Moines, where she spent a
few days last week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Mrs. M. Fields of Clarinda, wht
arrived in the city last week to be al
| the bedside Of her mother, Mrs. j
Johnson, expects to leave for hel
| home April 18th
Mrs. A. Webb, who has been spend
ing some time in the south for the
benefit of her health, has returned
home greatly improved.
The bazaar and drama which was
to have been held at the Malone chap
ell the II and 18th of April, has been
postponed until the 25th and 26th of
April.
The Ladies' Aid of Malone Chapel
will meet this week with the presi-
dent, Mrs. +. w. Roberts.
Mrs. Edward Askew D. G. w. r. of
the district grand lodge, H. H. of
Ruth, No. Fl, of Iowa, will undergo
an operation at local hospital this
week.
Mrs. N. Green has returned from
Lexington, Mo-, where she went on a
business trip.
The funeral of Mr.. Jos. Dixon, who
died Thursday, April 18th, was held
from Malone Chapel Sunday, April Ia.
Mr., Dixon was i'll but few days and
his death was very sad shock to all
who knew him. He had been in the
city but short while, but during that
time had gained wide circle of
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19
LA BELLE, MO.
Especial TO the Bystander. }

Especial TO the Bystander.)
Mr.. Edward Holder closed school
Saturday, after having taught very
successful term. He departed Mon
day afternoon for Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, where he accepted position as
train porter on the Rock Island rail-
road.
Mrs. Emma Cartwright, who has
been suffering from an attack of rheu-
matism, is able to be up again. Others
VIII ohave been i'll are Mrs. Frank
Marley, Mr.. Will Brown and children.
Mr.. Edward Holder and wife and
his mother, Mrs. E. v. Holder, Sun
dayed with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe johnson
near Knox City.
Mrs. Kizzir Ellis, who has been
visiting her dauhter' in Memphis, Mo-,
returned home this week.
Messrs. Frank Manley and Alex
Smith motored to North River on
Sunday.
The Sunday school is progressing
nicely, after the election Of officers.
MRS. Mae Humphrey of Knox City
was in town shopping Thursday.
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meeting at Mt. Olive Baptist church
Sunday.
The Household of Ruth will hold an
entertainment April 10Th in the Social
Center of the Second Baptist church.
Mrs. James Darlington and daugh-
ter spent last week in Braidwood and
Lorin with relatives.
Raymond Magruder, formerly OF
Joliet, has enlisted in the U. S. army.
R. D. Badger visited Joliet last
Sunday.
Mrs. Matte Sanford, 631 E. JEFF
ferson street, is convalescent.
Mr. and Mrs. Moser Jones of Man
ningdale are rejoicing over q baby
girl.
Mrs. A. L. johnson, wife of the A.
M. E. pastor, is very sick
At the rally at Browns Chapel A.
M. E. church last Sunday $113.7O
was raised.
Mrs. Nancy Miller of 9O7 S. Joliet
street is ILL.,
Leroy Rhodes is no better at this
writing.
Mrs. H m. Hockaday, who was
taken SERIOUSLY ill suddenly Saturday
night, is much improved at this writ
ing. Mrs. Hockaday has host Of
cess. C13O
friends who are anxious for her re-
covery.
Mrs. Josie Young entertained the
Second Baptist Missionary ladies at
the parsonage Thursday
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19
/ NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PERMIT.

/ NOTICE OF APPLICATION Fol
PERMIT.
In the district court of the state .o1
Iowa, in and for Polk county.
In re application of Henry G
Stream for permit to buy, keep and
sell Intoxicating liquors for lawful
purposes.
To Ward c. Henry, county attorney
for Polk county, Iowa, and to whom
else it may concern:
You are hereby notified that the pc
tition or application Of the under
signed, Henry C. Stream, is now on
file in the Office of the clerk of said
court praying a permit to buy, keep
and sell Intoxicating liquors for all
lawful purposaes.
That the particular location of the
place where the proposed business is
to be carried on is No. 301 South
West Fourth street, in the city Of Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa.
The purpose Of procuring said per-
nit is to allow the "Co-operative
Drug and Chemical Company, Whole
SALE" a corporation to operate there
under as provided by code Of 1918,
section 24O1-a, the said Stream being
president Of said corporation, and
financially interested in and actually
engaged in the conduct Of it's business.
You are further notified that said
petition or application will come on
for hearing at the May term, 1918, Of
said court, as by law provided, which
said term will commence at Des
Moines, Iowa, on the 9th day Of May,
1918. You will please, therefore, gov
ern yourselves accordingly.
Henry c. Stream,
Petitioner.
April S, April IL, April II.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19
AIBIA NEWS.

Mrs. Alice Stevens of Buxton visit
ed with her sister, Mrs. Mary Morris,
over Sunday.
Mrs Zoe Bowman returned home
from Muscatine and her mother, Mrs.
Allie Bowman, came with her for a
short visit.
On Friday evening the Allen League
entertainment was nicely attended by
out Of town visitors. A musical selec-
ton by Mrs. Oscar Roper Of Hooking,
Miss Nettie Fink of Hiteman read
ing, and nearly all of our Abba young
people. Mr.. Pearl Thomas, singing;
Miss Bernice Jones, a reading; Miss
Pauline Thomas, singing; Miss AL
berta Robinson of Hooking. Miss
May F. Davis, an address. An Of
tumwa member of the Ottumwa or
chestra singing number of selec-
tions and an address by Mrs. Moss,
and large number of Ottumwa
young people. Buxton by few of
their young people. After dance
for the evening for amusement and
supper at the K. of P. hall
A number Of Buxton people attend
ed the Birth of Nation" at Kings
theater on Friday evening.
The Mite Missionary society met in
noon and had their evening of mis-
sionary service at the A. M. E. church
business meeting at the home of Mrs,
Maggie Gordon on Thursday after
on Sunday evening.
Mr.. Lee Burns Of Hooking was
taken in as amember of the church on
Sunday, also Mr.. Edmund of Hooking
Joined the A. NJ. E.. church.
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70 Make screws Hold.

When screws are driven into plas-
ter wall they may be made Arm enough
to hold considerable weight II they
be withdrawn, wrapped with cotton
string and dipped into plaster of paris
until sufficient adheres to I'LL the hole
In the wall and to permit some Of 1t
to be forced behind the plaster. This
latter forms plug that holds the
screw firm.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19
For Bilious Troubles.

To promote healthy action of the
liver andcorrect the disorders caused
by biliousness, Chamberlains Tablets
are excellent. Try them and see how
quickly they give you relish for your
food and Danish that dull and stupid
feeling.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19

Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Richardson Of
Spring Valley, Ill, are the guests Of
Mrs. S. Foster this week.
Delegates to the Bethlehem district
board to meet in Chicago the last Of
the week are Mrs. S. j. Williams
Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. II. M. Hook
aday and Rev. S. j. Williams.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-19
For Constipation.

Mr.. L. H. Farnham, a prominent
druggist Of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says:
"Chamberlain's Tablets are certainly
the best thing on the market for con-
stipation." Give these tablets trial.
You are certain to find them agree
able and pleasant in effect Price 25
cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
Harrisburg Cigar
Company Employees
Have Bond Rally

Employees OF the Harrisburg Cigar
Company TO the number of nearly
400 >held a rousing Liberty Loan
rally at noon and got ready to go
over the top" as hundred per cent.
concern in the drive now under way.
John Kelley, member of the Liberty
Loan committee, presided and E. j.
Stackpole made an address on The
necessity of supporting the Liberty
Loan at this time in order to make
the victory now mounting on the
banners of the Allies in France Sc
sure and sure. I'VE at home must do
as well in the duty that confronts us
as our boys are doing over there"
he said. Fl. II. Hoy, superintendent
of the plant. gave the employees Il
very practical and helpful talk and
was assured Ivy many of them after
the meeting that they would take
bonds.
An interesting feature of the rally
were the talks of Private E. p. Pc
bernot, of the Second United States
Machine Gun Battalion, who was
wounded several times and gassed in
France and is now home on sick
leave, and of James, Pallister gun
pointer in the Armed Guard, who has
made several trips across the Allan
tic conveying American Army trans
ports. Pebernot told some interest
ing incidents, but Pallister's lips were
sealed concerning his experiences by
order of the Navy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-01
Wayne A. Kershner Dies
of Pneumonia After Short
Illness Following a Cold

Wayne A. KerShner, division su-
perintendent of Right of Way of
the Bell Telephone Company OF
Pennsylvania, died at his home, 46
North Seventeenth street at 1.26
o'clock this morning from pneu-
monia. Funeral arrangements have
not yet been made He is survived
by his wife and a daughter, Frances
Kerstner.
Mr.. Kershner's future in the tele-
phone field was very bright, Bell
officials said. His rise since enter
ing his profession, was very rapid.
He entered the telephone field in
January. 1910, as District Chief
Clerk at Harrisburg. January so,
1911, he was made Division Super
visor of Supplies. On May %, 1916,
he was promoted to the office of
Division superintendent of Right OF
Way. He was a member of Lodge
No. 629, F. and a. NJ, the Harris
burg Consistory and Zembo Temple
He was leading trombone player
in the Zembo band. In last Wednes-
days parade he contracted cold
which resulted in his death.