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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

same matron. who requested that her name be not used. met another boy who looked lonesome, so she walked up to him and told him how glad Bir- mingham was to have the honor of en- tertaining the heroes of Alabama. The boy told her his mother had died about six months ago and he missed her so terribly. With that she put her arms around the soldier and told him Sn1 would welcome him, as her boy was still over there. This soldiers name was Martin and he appeared to be muck happier after his talk with this Birmingham woman, who had made him feel that someone was interested in him.
 dents of the kind that occurred in this city yesterday and in every case the Birmingham matrons were most cor dial and many men were made happy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Man and Woman Are
 Cut by Jealous Negro

John Rufus, negro, was slashed in the abdomen and probably fatally wounded, and Annie Richards, negro, was stabbed ir the breast and seriously hurt by Lewis Jones. negro, at the home of the woman eJ21 Fourth avenue, north, last night.
 The cutting was the result of jealousy according to information gained by the officers. Jones escaped and early this morning had not been apprehended.
 The injured negroes were carried to the Hillman hospital in the police patrol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
Plans Are Arranged for
 Father and Son Banquet

In the cafe of the Birmingham Civic association next Saturday night at 73o, the Sunday schools of the city will have their first Father and Son" banquet. It is being held under the auspices of the young peoples work committee of the Birmingham Sunday School associa- ton.
 The programme is being arranged and the details will be announced this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
NEGRO INJURED BY
 SPEEDING AUTO

George Price, negro. 1908 Avenue D, was run over by an automobile driven by un- known parties at Avenue F and Eight eenth street last night and seriously in iured The negro was crossing the street when struck, and the driver, it is said, did not stop. He was carried to the Hillman hospital, where it was found that one of his legs was broken and he sustained other serious injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
CLOSE CAPITOL MONDAY

Montgomery. May O.-(Special)-Gov- ernor Kilby Saturday asked that all of fees at the Capitol be closed on Monday in order that officials and employees might participate in the reception to be given the Old Fourth Alabama regiment when it arrives in Montgomery on Mon day.
 The city received information of the big reception accorded the old fourth in Birmingham on Saturday and the vari- ous committees were busify engaged all the day on the plans to entertain the veferans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
LUVERNE WOMAN IS
 INSTANTLY KILLED
 WHEN HIT BY AUTO
By Associated Pr<As

By Associated Press
 Montgomery, May 10.--Miss Ella Walker. member of prominent family of Luverne, Ala, was aI- noon at Brantley, Ala, when she was struck by an automobile driven by Will Bryant. No arrests were made. as the accident was deemed unavoidably accidental.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
TO ATTEND CONVENTION

Montgomery, May 10.-(speciai)-J. $. Einckard. W. A. Wadsworth, & l.. Tyson and D E. Walker, members of the board of control of the Farmers Protective League of Alabama, will attend the cot ton convention at New Orleans on May IA, 15 and IS Other members of the league who will attend the meeting are w. R. Green, secretary, and Dr. Brooks Lawrence, superintendent, of Birnhng ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
PURSE SNATCHER
 LODGED IN JAIL

Ltdie Wright, negro woman, was ar rested last night by Officers Burges and Brewer on charges of larceny from the person and lodged in the city jail Ac- cording to the officers, the woman was caught in the act of stealing a purse from the pocket of Mrs. F. Prime, S2l street, north. Mrs. Prime called for assistance when the woman took her pocketbook, and several citi- zens responded. The purse was recov- cred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
INspECTs ROAD PROJECT

Montgomery, May 1o.-(SpeciaLl-A. s. Smith. assistant state highway engineer, returned on Saturday from TaIadega county. where he made the first inscec- tion of the proposed Federal aid road nroject between Sylacauga and Good water. The county commissioners con- +ernnlate the construction of about seven yy,iles of road using money of the Fed eral government along with funds Of the state and county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
The end of a perfect day,

The end of perfect day,
 This was on the lips of every one who vas fortunate enough to visit Capitol pa TX last night and get a glimpse of West Twentieth street, which had been roped off and beautified for an outdoor dance
 A prominent society mstron in speak ing of it. sad:
 "G came very near missing it, for vas tired out by the days activities. and after dinner was on the eve of retiring early when a friend came by and rather uuwillingly dragged me out, but l am mighty glad she did, for 1 got to witness the most beautiful evening entertainment ever staged in Birmingham.
 II say this advisedly. for it is the only expression which fitted the scene. There was no moon, and this gave the desired effect to the oriental lanterns which were swung along the whole length of the park on one side and on the street or the other and arched over the ave- nues al either end, making enclosure of enchanting loveliness.
 T have been in Paris July II, the great national holiday, when the Parisian pulp lie lays aside business and gives itself over to pleasure and turns the boulevards into dancing places. The first time l witnessed the sayety and abandon of the volatile French, as they walked in the streets, l set them down as being abso- lutey given over to pleasure. l have learned since that it was but the prema- ture conclusion of mere visitor who had misread the character of the people, for the men who seemed so care free and the women who appeared so insociuant, have shown during four years of war that they were framed out of the stuff from which heroes and heroines are made
 ..Snne linoerine Puritan in our midst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

association in Russell county are anxious to run the road from Girard to Craw ford, and the meeting was for the pur- pose of discussing the plans for this work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
KELLER RETURNS

Montgomery, May 10.-tSpeciaL)-W ;: Keller. state highway engineer, returned Saturday from Columbus, Ga.. and G1rard and Crawford, Ala, where he attended meeting of the Dixie Overland HiENfe uav association. The members of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

Mrs. c. M. Rich-Aged 46. died at Ashe- vile. N C.. Wednesday night. The remains will be received in Birming- ham today and funeral services from the Fifty-Sixth Street Baptist church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. with in- torment in Forest Hill. The pallbear- CTS will be, A. H. Abel, o. r. Witte. J. J. Camp. r. A. Harrell, J. H. Neil and J. M. King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

Mrs. s. B. Ethridgc-Ded at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Borough Nor folk, Va, Friday night, The remains will be sent to Conyers, Ga, for fun eral services and interment Mrs. Ethridge was well known in Bir- mingham and had many friends who will regret to hear of her death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11
DEATHS

Edward Henry Stephens--Aged ST, passed away at the residence of his son. Frank Stephens, 1510 Fourteenth avenue. south, yesterday morning. Funeral services from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with in torment in Elmwood. Professor Stephens was well known in Bir- mingham and has many friends here as well as in other parts of the state, who will regret to hear of his death. He is survived by his widow and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

laughs and smiles were continuous. And when the day was over the band instruments incased and the thronSs had turned homeward, satisfied, ln- spired, happy and thankful, the lass of Birmngnam's efforts to entertain the heroes had been spent.
 The dances furnished an ideal ending for the biggest day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

Miss Alice C1ayton-Aged 2S, died al Asheville, N. C., Friday morning at o'clock. Funeral services from Mt Calvary this afternoon at o'clock with interment in Mt Calvery. She is survived by her father, Dr. B. l. Clayton, and four brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-11

Tnntnrnor Snuff Habit CURED by IUDAUOUnarmless remedy. Guaran-
 taod Sent on trial. If it cures. costs ,o1, s1 If it fails cost nothing sU- pERRA COMPANY, D501, Baltimore. Md.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24

Notice of Petition TO Validate School
Bonds, Union High School Dis
trict, Sumter County, Georgia.
To the Trustees of the Union High
Srhool District of Sumter County,
Georgia.
WHEREAS, the Hon. 2. A. Little
john, Judge of the Superior Courts
of the South Western Circuit hass set
the hearing for the confirmation and
validation of Sixty-Five Thousand
($65,OO0.00) Dollars in bonds to be
issued by the Union High School
District of Sumter County, Georgia,
for the purpose of building school
house at site selected and laid out
between the towns of Leslie and De
Soto, Ga, in the said district. The
bonds to run serially, and to be paid
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24

off, the first One Thousand Isl, ,OOO)
Dollars on January 1, 1923, and a
part of the same each year there
after, on the first day of January,
annually thereafter for each year un-
til January 1, 1949 when the last
payment of Three Thousand (3000.-
00) Dollars is to be made. The said
bonds to bear Five (5) per cent an
nual interest, and to be dated Sep
tember /, 1919. The said hearing
to be had at the court house in Am
ericus, Sumter County, Georgia, on
the 30th day of August, 1919, at ten
o'clock a. m.
You are hereby notified to file any
objection that you may have on or
before the said hearing, why the
said bonds should not be validated.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24
MRS, RYLANDER ENTERTAINS
FOR MISS DAVENPORT,

Mrs. Walter Rylander entertain
ed yesterday at bridge party which
was one of the most delightful af-
fairs of the week. The occasion was
a compliment to Miss Mary Ella
Davenport, whose marriage to Quinn
by Melton of Birmingham, will be
an important social event of Septem-
Der 10 The top score prize, a sill
yer enameled vanity case, was won
by Mrs. Lawson Stapleton and the
honor guest was also presented a
silver DORM. Present were Miss
Davenport, Mrs. Glenn Hooks, Mrs
Lawrence McPhaul, Mrs. Emory Ryl
lander, Miss Louise Williford, Miss
Ruth Hodges, Mrs. Lawson Staple
ton, Miss Mary Glover.
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WEDDING OF j. E. SHERLOCK
AND MISS HUBER

The following is reprinted from
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, newspaper:
With a nuptial mass at the church
of the Nativity this morning at $50
O'Clock, Miss Susan Josephine Huber,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Huber became the bride of John
Emmett Sherlock, of Americus, Ga.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. Asfaig, pastor of the church.
The bride was attired in a gown
of white georgette, beaded with veil
and orange blossoms. Miss Mary l..
Huber, sister of the bride, was the
bridesmaid. She wore pink georg-
cite, beaded, with hat to match. Eu-
gene F. Huber acted as best man.
Fred Huber and Charles Morschaus-
er were the ushers. The flower girl
was Veronica Huber, niece of the
bride.
Miss Julia BOILER, organist of the
church, played the wedding march
es. During the ceremony vocal Sc
lections were given by William Nc
Court. A reception was held follow
ing at the home of the brides par
etns, 165 Union street. The decora-
ton for the wedding were pink and
white roses and asters.
Out-of-town guests included Mrs.
C. ]. Sherlock, of Americus, Ca;
Mrs. Mary Harburn, Macon, Ga. Mr..
and Mrs. George F. Huber and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Listman, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Jobes, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas F. Murphy, Henry Murray
and daughters.
The couple received many hand
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w. c. c. S. SOCIAL AT
CLUB A SUCCESS.

The W. G. C. S. social at the Sol
dier's club last night was thorough
ly enjoyed by the guests and the
entertainments are growing in ia
vor with the soldiers and towns peo-
pie each week. A committe of la
dies from the Presbyterian church
were in the receiving line and assist
ed in serving punch and sandwiches A
delightful program of music and
readings was given, under the di-
rection of Mrs. w, H. C. Dudley and
the evening was one of
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24
PRETTY LUNCHEON AT
TEA ROOM FOR VISITORS.

Mrs. W. D. Ivey's luncheon at the
Tea Room yesterday was a charm
ing compliment to Mrs. Crawford
Wheatley's guests, Mrs. w. B. Mitch
ell and Mrs. L. G. Moore, of Jack
sonville. An artistic arrangement of
golden glow was used for center
piece, the same color appearing in
details of the service and menu. Cow
ers were laid for the honor guests
and their hostess and Mrs. Charles
NJ. Council, Mrs. l. w. RAIDER, Mrs.
Eugene Hawkins.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24
MISS ANNIE BOONE WEBS
THOMAS w. WEST.

The wedding of Miss Anna Boone
to Thomas w. West, which took.
place in st. PauPs church in Ma
con Friday evening, was of interest
to the brides many friends in Am
ericus where she has frequently Wis
tied her aunt, Miss Maria Harold.
The wedding was solemnized at 10
0 oclock with Rev Charles e. Lee,
rector of st. PauPs, officiating. The
members of the bridal party were
Miss Virginia Turpin, Miss Jennie
Boone, Walter Boone and w. A.
Mann, who was the groom's best man.
The maids wore pretty gowns of
white georgette and carried arms full
of pink asters. The bride wore a
gown of white georgette crepe, elab-
orately beaded and made ankle
length. Her veil was also short
and her flowers were brides roses
showered with lilies of the valley
! Immediately after the ceremony a re-
oeption was held at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Tolar Boone on College street. The
decorations were pink and white as
ters and roses in charming arrange
ment The bride and groom were
assisted in receiving by Mr.. and Mrs
Boone and Mrs. T. B. West. Mrs.
Boone wore handsome seguin
trimmed net gown and a eorsage o.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24
AMERICUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Department Conducted by Mrs H. B. Allen Office Phone SO;
Residence 466.

some gifts which included cut glass,
silver, checks ard jewelry.
The bride was formerly assistant
to Miss Reid, the librarian at Vas
sar College. The groom is a former
Eastman student. He is now in
business with his father at Americus
After ten day trip to various
springs enroute to Georgia. Mr., and
Mrs. Sherlock will take up their re-
idence in Americas and go to house
keeping.
Before leaving the bride was given
variety shower by her associates
at Vassar. She received many gifts
of aluminium and linen.
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ANY citizen in the said district or
any person interested, may appear at
the said time and place, and be mads
a party thereto. '@ue
witness my hand and official sig-
nature, this August 20, 1919.
S. R. HEYS,
Deputy Clerk Superior Court Sumter
County, Georgia.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24

| lanvendar orchids. Miss Annie Ca
mile Lamar, Miss Anna West, Miss
Alice Boone, Miss Margaret Boze-
man and Miss Mary Lou Boone serv-
ed the guests and Miss Helen Har-
rold and Miss Jean West passed bon
bons. The guests at the reception
included relatives and intimate
friends of the two families.
Miss Frances Hester has returned
from her vacation at her home in
st. Louis, and after spending several
weeks in the millinery centers OF
the Feast is with Miss Ellionr Till
man for the season.
Miss Marion Stalker left last night
for stay of 2 weeks with friends
in Savannah and Andrews, S. c..
MIR. and Mrs. H. o. Jones and
children have returned from a visit
to relatives in South Carolina.
***
Mrs. Lawrence McPhaul and little
daughter, of Doerun, are guests of
Mrs. Linnie Brown at her home on
Harold avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Folsom an
nounce the birth of a son on August
81 at their home in Rochester, N.
Y. Mrs. Folsom has been frequent
visitor in Americus and will be pleas
antly remembered here as Miss Mary
Dav export.
Mrs. H. R. Johnson and children
have returned from stay of two
months in Detroit with relatives.
Mrs. Walter Rylander and little
son will leave this week for a visit
to Mrs. Marion Folsom in Rochester,
N. Y.
Miss ucia Gilmore has returned
frcm a visit to relatives in Monte
yuma. =
Miss Hulet Humber returned yes
terday from visit to Miss Louise
Humber in Lumpkin.
kRM
Miss Mary Walker and Miss Nellie
Worthy have returned from Atlanta
where they were delightfully."- enter
tanned as members of Miss Annie
Kate Sans house party.
Mrs w. A. Dodson and Miss Geor-
gia Bena Dodson have returned from
a months stay in Gainesville.
Miss Margaret Coney arrived last
night on a visit to Mrs. George Oliver
enroute from Macon to her home in
Cordele.
Mrs. Walters, accompanied by Mis-
Sarah Walters left last night for
Live Oak, Fla, to attend the funera
of her little grandson. Robert Mob
ley, who died Unexpectedly yester-
day
Mrs D. NJ Borum and Miss En-
Mae Borum have returned from
Clayton.
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OUCH a nice luncheon party on
board the Parsons yacht to-
day! and, after a proper interval,
we all went in swimming, and then
tea was served with all kinds of
wonderful little cakes and sand
wiches. / wore a white silk suit
and my new felt hat that has the
clustered bands of dark blue gros-
grain ribbon trimming on the brim
and four bands around the crown,
ending in fiat bows in the back. My
white stocking were clocked in
blue to match and l felt as tho l
looked quite smart.
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great pleasure to the guests who at
tended
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MISS LILY GLOVER
WEEDS L. D. JAMES.

The marriage of Miss Lily Glover
to L. D. James, of Milledgeville,
was solemnized Wednesday, August
20, at thY residence, of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Howard, Rev. Silas johnson
lofficiating.
Miss Glover is the daughter of the
late 0. D. Glover of this city and is
prominently connected in Americas,
where she has resided nearly all of
her life Mr.. James has recently re
turned from France and the young
couple will be at home for the pres
ent with Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. How
ard on Brannen avenue.
Miss Eula Drew, of Richland, is
the guest of Miss Eunice King on
Jefferson street.
Miss Blanche Snider is being de-
delightfully."- entertained as the guest
of relatives in Selma, Ala From
there she expects to visit friends in
lfglnld anu IeHHSylNdHld, SOlnS
thence to New York for the winter,
where she will resume her work in
voice cultuNe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleburne Eberhart,
of Columbus, will spend some time
in Americus, Mrs. Eberhart, former
ly Leila Bussey, of Columbus, is the
daughter of the late Col. H. Bussey,
at one time a prominent manufactur-
er of the Home Mixture Guano. Mr..
and Mrs. Eberhart have apartments
at 119 Church street.
Miss Ethele Barnes of Plains is the
guest of Miss Evelyn M1nnick.
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Surname!

Surnames.
Surnames began to be used first
among the nobility in 1900
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Gold.

Gold.
More than two-thirds Of the gold
now in use in the world was discov-
cred during The last 10 years.
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great pleasure to the guests who at
tended
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs H. o. Jones and
children have returned from a visit
to relatives in South Carolina.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24

Miss Marion Stalker left last night
for stay of 2 weeks with friends
in Savannah and Andrews, S. c.,
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24

Miss Ethele Barnes of Plains is the
guest of Miss EVELYN M1nnick.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Folsom an
nounce the birth of son on August
81 at their home in Rochester, N.
Y. Mrs. Folsom has been a frequent
visitor in Americus and will be pleas
antly remembered here as Miss Mary
Dav export.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-02
GIRL AND TWO MEN
MAKE PARACHUTE DROPS
Test at College Park Success in
Every Way-Notables Wit
ness Exhibitions.

Three parachute drops from flying
airplanes We're made yesterday by an
american civilian mail flyer, William
Lindley: Maj. r. Orde Lees. former
ofhcer in the British air forces, and
MISS Sylvia Boyden. twenty years old
OF London. at the flying field near
College Park, Md. The exhibition to
test the efficiency of new types Of
parachutes was made in the presence
Of Army and Navy officers interested
IN the development of the parachute
as means of getting out of falling
seaplane or airplane
MAJ. Lees made the first drop. stem
ping out of the seat of JN-4D
CurtIss plane while the plane was
hurting through the air at seventy
miles an hour. The parachute opened
almost the minute his body cleared
the side of the airplane The next
crop was made by Lindley from a
height of 1900 feet and Miss Boyden
dropped from Il lower altitude some
minutes later
Inc party will leave TODAY for
roosevelt Field, Long Island. where
demonstrations of the parachutes will
De made while the R-34 is at the field
among the spectators Yesterday AT
college Park were Brig. Cen. p; o.
Chariton. air attache at the British
embassy; Commander l.. II. MaxfieId
ana Lieut. Commander Murray of the
navy department, and Second ASSIST
ant POSTMASTER General Otto Praeeer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-02
FLIES TO HONOR FLYERS
Senator New in Air Trip to New
York to Attend Dinner to Com
manders Read and Towers.

Senator Harry New of Indiana, the
flying senator" made the trip to New
York in an Army airplane yesterday
afternoon in one hour and fifly-eigh'
minutes. He will attend the dinner
in New York tonight in honor OIL
Commanders Read and Towers OF the
Nays transatlantic flying squadron
Senator New probably will return e
Washington via the air route. Al
his Office here today il was reported
that the senator had an excellent trap
yesterday afternoon. He left BOILING
Field about 2:30 o'clock.
The Indiana senator has taken
keen interest in aviation, and, as d
member of the committee on military
affairs, labored hard during the war
to build up the air service: ne Is
convinced that there should be
separate department OF bureau OF
aviation of the government, probably
with its head a member of the Presi-
dents cabinet, and has prepared
bill for such a department.
Senator New has made frequent
trips in the Army airplanes before
and is AN enthusiastic flyer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-02
CONTRACTS AWARDED
|. FOR GREAT P. 0. GARAGE

Contracts for the great garage to he
built at the Washington city post Office
for the accommodation of motor cars
and trucks OF The local postal service
have been awarded Ivy the rost Office
Department
The a. 9. Moses Construction -ys-rss-
pany was awarded tho contract fur the
construction of tho garage. which will
be built adjoining IA" city post office. ON
; the north size. one side of the building
facing North Capitol street isadore
! trcund was awarded the contract for
providing ;hn equipment
The hui.djuG IS, to D." ready FOR use by
! November l. aud VIII house tn" ;p-
pruNlnatelN 100 cars used To- tn" city
post office in tn" collection uuJ delivery
of mail. The garage viii Ice completely
equipped ani Will accommodate l25
cars.
CITY post offir" officials look forward
eagerly - thu completion of the garage.
especially since IL VIII bc r"adv Cor uC-
cup1ncy in time for use during tn.
! Christmas rush Handling Of parcel
post packages VII lac greatly facilitated
by the garage.