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PROMINENT WOMEN
YOUNG WoMANHOoD

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DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription when
she was a young girl and has taken it sew
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I have taken it off and on since / was
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have taken it. consider it wonderful
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70 take. I recommend it to everyone
needing such medicine. Mrs. Clara
Jones. 1929 End Ave-. e.
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1.-THE hired man who does-good
gosh !-what?" astOundedly yelled
Farmer Bentover.-Kansas City Star.
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SICK women
HEAR NE
You Can Be Free from Pain
as | Am, If You Do as | Did.

Harrington, Me. -"I suffered with
backache, pains through my hips
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AROUND THE WORLD

Winona, Minn.-"A few years ago mad
= xayere attack of ptomaine poisoning,
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pleased to be able to recommend it.
Walter FL. Dunston, Willow Farm.
PROMINENT WOMEN
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
Three Great Men.

I was making speech at banquet
and in the course Of my remarks said:
america has produced only three
great men-Washington, Lincoln and
i, myself" Loud laughter drowned
the rest Of my remarks. had intend
ed to say, "think Theodore Roosevelt"
But the laughter got my goat and ]
had to sit down without saying any
thing more.-Exchango.
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ALL AROUND
WISCONSIN
UE1UC71[1u0u

La Crosse-The crest of the flood of
the Mississippi was believed to have
been reached when the river registered
14.2 TT. For several days the railroads
entering the city have been fighting
to keep their main lines open. Water
poured over the interstate bridge APP
proach between La Crosse and La
Crescent, Mimi, and the road was
closed to traffic. One mile of drive
way in Pettibone park has been
washed out while all roads and the
street car track between La Crosse
and Onalaska are submerged to the
depth of three feet.
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It takes man with a cheek of brass
to boast Of his heart Of gold.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Self-interest and sympathy have
nothing in common.
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Amberg Streams in this vicinity
have been swollen by the recent rains
and melting snow Bridges have been
carried away, culverts washed out and
roads greatly damaged. The bridge
over the south branch of the Pike
river was totally destroyed. The
bridge was built on what is known as
the old Stoddard dam. Four bridges
east of town near the X. G. camps are
also demolished and the roadway COW
cred with water.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
Entertainments
AUTUMN LUNCHEON AND CARD
PARTY ENJOYED AT CLUB

Members of the Nineteenth Cen
fury and their guests enjoyed a most
delightful luncheon and card party
at the club on Monday. The decora-
tons, which had been artistically ar
ranged by Mrs. George G, K1ucher.
beautifully carried out an autumnal
color motif The tables were adorned
with lavender chrysanthemums ar
ranged in crystal vases and red and
purple berries from the autumn
woods, in rustic baskets, while the
stage was ornamented with baskets
of fruit and autumn leaves,
During the serving of the delicious
menu, the guests were charmingly
entertained by Mrs. j. Walter Rich
ards, whose lovely mezzo soprano
voice was heard in two beautifully
rendered vocal numbers, ITO a Red.
Red Rose" and a haunting negro
melody, de OF Ark's a Moverin."
She was skillfully assisted at the
piano by Mrs. A. G. Coleman.
Following the serving of the de-
licious menu under the supervision
OF Mrs. G. A. Lawson, the members
and their guests enjoyed game Of
bridge.
The official hostesses for the day
were: Miss Octavia Love, chairman;
Miss Edith Riley, Mrs. George G.
Kaucher and Mrs. Elmer G. Hodges.
Members of the luncheon commit
tee formed a most congenial party
at one of the largest tables, which
had a lovely rustic decoration Of
berries and fruit, with autumn place
cards. Seated at this table were:
Mines Randolph Chears, Horace
Hull, p. @. Hodges, G, c, Kaucher,
~. l.. Beauchamp and George c,
gWellons and Misses Frances Cole.
Elizabeth Frank. Edith Riley and
Mary and Octav!a Love.
Mrs. I. Samelson and Mrs. Sol
Coleman entertained in honor of Mrs.
Leo Levy and her guests, Mrs. e.
Lowenthal and Mrs. M. Frank, Of
Chicago, covers being laid for six on
a daintily appointed table adorned
with chrysanthemums.
Mrs. +. G.. Willingham compli-
mented Mrs. Hugh Hayley and her
guest, Mrs. Frank Boensch. of Nash
vile, the latter having been a friend
OF Mrs. Willingham's schooldays.
White chrysanthemums were used in
the ornamentation of the circular
table where the guests were seated
10 enjoy the menu, following which
they Joined other guests at the club
in an afternoon at bridge. Those
who hada the pleasure of enjoying
Mrs. WiIflngham's hospitality were:
Mrs. Boensch, Mrs. Hayley, Mrs.
Georgia Lee Parker. Mrs. Walter
Armstrong and Mrs. Harry b. An
derson.
Mrs. Lottie Shepherd Perryman en-
tertained in honor of Mrs. Frank
Baker, of Rogers, Ark, having as her
other guests Mines. George Bone,
Frank Conckling, Bryce Martin and
Ernest DeVall.
Among others who entertained with
small parties were: Sam Beiach, ST.,
William M. Hail. John ]. Farrell,
Earl Palmer and George French.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
Here and There

Mrs. Bessie Stone Freeman will
have the pleasure of entertaining in
her home this week, the Well-known
actor. Mr.. Walker Whiteside, during
his short stay in the city The
friendship between Mr. Whiteside's
wife and Mrs. Freeman dates back
to their childhood days, spent in st.
Louis.
Miss Dorothy Freidell spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnes Karr, at Hastings on
the Hudson, returning to New York
on Saturday to attend the Army and
Navy football game as the guest of
her cousin, Commander viii Freidell,
of Annapolis. q
Miss Mildred Nelson, of Kansas
City, Mo-, will arrive on Sunday to
be the guest of Mrs. w. E. Gerber
in her home on Union avenue.
After having spent the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Doug
las Darnell, in their home on Har-
bert avenue, Mr.. Douglas Darnell, Jr.,
has returned to the Mississippi
Heights academy. Blue Mountain,
Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Tate, the
latter formerly Miss Elizabeth Wallis
Shipper, daughter Of Mr.. Frank ca
Shipper, whose marriage took place
on Tuesday, will make their home in
Jasper, Ga.
Miss Ceinwyn Blanche Ellis arriv-
ed home Monday from Ward Belmont
college at Nashville after spending
Thanksgiving holidays with Miss
Louise Terrell. of Oskaloosa, la.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
CLUBDOM
Beethoven Club Concert.

| Miss Belle S. Wade general chair
man OF the monthly concert COM
mittee, and her assistants, Mrs. J. l..
Mckee and Miss Laverne DeSChazo,
who were chalrmen for the day, ar
ranged most delightful program for
the November concert of the Beetho-
ven club which was given Saturday
afteroon ut the Goodwin institute.
| II was well balanced and presented
some of the most talented and pop
| ular members of the club, both from
among the members whose work as
artists has been widely recognized
and from the group of younger
members who have not appeared in
public frequently in former seasons.
From the opening number, Men
delssohn's "Capriccio Brilliant" ar
ranged for two pianos to the Lohr
song cycle for quartet, the audi
ence showed appreciation of the in
depreciation given each composition
The Mendelssohn number was fault
lessly played by Mrs, Paul G.. Petit
and Mrs. w. j. Hon, who assisted at
the second piano. Mrs. Hon later
gave brilliant redition Of the
Chopin waltz in L minor, after first
interpreting three Chopin preludes.
Mrs. Lawson Wilhoite displayed
excellent taste in her playing of a
group, including Debussy's "Reflec-
tions on the Water" and two God
ard numbers, but refused to respond
to the enthusiastic applause
Miss Margaret Morrison, one OF
the younger members of the club
surprised those who had not heard
her recently by the fine discrimina-
ton and taste she displayed In her
PLAYING of the difficult first move
ment from the Beethoven c minor
concerta. Prof Theodore Bohlman
was at the second piano, playing the
orchestral accompaniment.
Harry Eohu, one Of the most pop
ular of the younger violinists. dis
PLAYED tone OF beautiful depth and
sweetness in his two numbers, the
"Roman2a," from the second con-
certo. by Wieniaksk, and Bruch's
"Kol Nidei"
Mr.. Erin Farley, always welcome
on any program, contributed two
numbers. a selection from 1eonca-
vaIlo's "Xaza" and The Monotone
by Cornelius
Miss Elsa Gerber, whose beautiful
contralto voice and finished style
has brought her into the first ranks
NJ local artists. was heard in Sccrhts
Luigi del Caro- Bcnc" and the well
known Verdi number go Don Ia
tale
As a climax to the we'll arranged
program the quartet song cycle, ny
I,ohr. a group If ci-ht charming lit
tie compositions was snUG hN luoO'-
hers Of st 5onu's chIr"N choir AIRS
T. /. NrEcC. Miss Elsa Corner ana
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
Announcements
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
OF HUCH INTEREST HERE

An announcement of much interest
to many friends in Memphis. the
former home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. p.
Halliday, of Washington, ID. c., is of
the approaching marriage of their son.
Mr.. William p. Halliday, Jr., who will
on Jan. 10 claim as his bride, Miss
Caroline Wilkinson, Of Santa Monica,
Cal. The engagement was recently
announced at luncheon given in
the home of the brides mother in
Santa Monica.
Miss Wilkinson, who is both beau
tiful and accomplished graduated the
past June from Abbott academy,
Andover, Mass. On her maternal side
she is of Mayflower stock, her moth
er being a descendant of John Allen
and her family one of the most prom
inent in New England.
Mr.. Halliday lis at present inter-
ested in aviation in California. Fol-
lowing his marriage he and his bride
expect to make their home in Oster-
vile, Mass.
Mr.. Halliday is popular in a wide
circle of friends in Memphis where
his family is prominent in business
and social circles His father, Mr..
w. P. Halliday, who has just re-
turned to Washington after a visit
here, is vice president of the Mem
phis Hotel company and one of the
founders of the Memphis Manufac-
turing company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halliday WILL be at
home in Washington until Jan. 4,
when they will go 10 California for
the marriage Of their son and will
open their home at 2l46 Adams ave
nue.. Los Angeles, where they will
remain until the opening of their
summer home in Osterville, Mass.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
DE5uTANTEs HoNoRED AT
BOX PARTY AND DANCE

Among the most delightful affairs
planned complimentary to the debu-
tantes will be the box party which
will be given by Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Norfleet, In special compliment TO
two pretty members of the debutante
set, Misses Frances Pope and Mildred
Johnson, on Monday evening 1T the
Orpheum theater.
For the evening Mrs. Norfleet will
be gowned in blue satin with gold
draperies, and the honorees will also
be charmingly gowned. Miss Pope
wearing peach crepe meteor with
garniture of French flowers, with
which she will wear n corsage 'bou-
Quet of Sunset roses and valley lilies,
and Miss Johnson will be gowned In
green chiffon. embroidered in crys-
tai beads over green satin with a
corsage bouquet of Ophelia roses and
valley lilies.
The guest list will be limited to
40. the young people enjoying dam
ing at the home of Mrs. Charles
TONNES, on Union avenue. after the
theater.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
MANY AFFAIRS PLANNED
IN HONOR OF VISITOR

Many delightful affairs are being
planned in honor of charming Kan
sas City girl, Miss Mildred Nelson,
who will arrive on Sunday to be the
guest of Mrs. w E. Gerber in her
home on Union avenue.
Mrs. Gerber will compliment her
guest with buffet supper on sun
day evening and on Monday Miss
Frances Cole will entertain in honor
of Miss Nelson with a luncheon at
the Nineteenth Century club.
Miss Nelson will share honors with
several of the debutantes at the
luncheon given by Mrs. Gerber on
Dec. 7 and will participate in many
of the other social affairs planned
for the debutantes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
"CITIZEN COP" KILLS
MAN IN RAID ON HOME

ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. 29.--M. V.
u citizen policeman, shot
and killed A. Is. Smith here after
Ragsdale and Patrolman B. r. Hutch
eson had searched Smiths home for
whisky Ragsdale, who was arrested,
told police he shot Smith as he was
him with his hand be-
hind him. apparently reaching for his
hip pocket. The patrolman made a
written statement substantiating that
of the citizen policeman.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
MEETINGS OF MEMPHIS
WOMEN's ORGANIZATIONS

Regina Sewing circle calls IA spe-
ciaI meeting for Tuesday morning
from 10 o'clock to 4: 80 o'clock at the
temple.
Holly Grove circle No. /. Wood
man circle, will entertain its mem
bers and friends with a dance at
Woodman hall on Tuesday evening.
st. Johns guild Will meet Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock in the church
parlors.
The art department of the Nine
tenth Century club viii meet Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock An in
teresting program has been arranged.
Adam Dale chapter. y. A. r, will
entertain with bridge party on
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the
homo of Mrs Samuel Taylor Rucks,
303 Avalon place.
The Purgatorian society Of st
Brlgids church will meet Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock at the rectoiy,
Isl Oyerton avenue.
The last business meeting OF TIC
wear Of the Woman's auxiliary OF
Calvary church viii ho held in the
parish house Tuesday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock. The members viii h.,
given the opportunity Of uaNiug their
dues and other financial ohl.lJllOns.
The public speakIn- h'partmon, %!
the Nineteenth Century cab viii meet
ON Tuesday morning from 10 to !"
O'clock
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
MEMPHIS STUDENT
H0NORED AT PURDUE

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Nov. %
George c. Buford, OF Memphis, Tenn,
a senior in the rhool OF agriculture
at Purdue university. has been elect
ed to Alpha Zeta honorary agricul-
tural fraternity. being chosen
as one Of the nine from his class for
their organization. Scholastic rec
ord, personality and activity in school
affairs determines selection for this
honor. Buford is one OF the leaders
81 his class and recognized as one Of
the live wires in school
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
Miss Hunter Returns.

Miss Louise Hunter, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Hunter, 1177
Union avenue. will spend the month
of December in Memphis after an
absence since last May. During that
time Miss Hunter has been associ-
ated with Mrs Harriet Luella Nc
Collum, lecturer on applied psychol-
ogy. Before joining Mrs McCollum
in her work Miss Hunter was for a
year in overseas canteen work with
the Y. NJ. C. A. and on returning took
up her present work as fitting Sc
quence.
Miss Hunter is delighted that her
work. brings her to her home city,
where she will be more than glad to
see her many friends.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
For Pastor and Family.

The Woman's Missionary society
Of the Union Avenue Methodist
church will entertain on Monday eve
ming with n reception at the church
from s to 10 o'clock in honor of the
Rev. Arthur c. Bell and family.
Although the pastor is not strang
or among his congregation. having
been with them several years ago,
this reception is given SO that he may
become acquainted with those who
have gone into the church during his
absence and also meet is old friends,
Mr.. He'll, his wife and son. are
splendid musicians and the public
will have the pleasure of enjoying
their talent at many musical affairs
In tho rhmrch
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
Guthrie Association.

The regular monthly meeting Of
f. NJ. Guthrie Parent Teacher asso-
citation will be held in the auditorium
OF the school Thursday at PAS pm.
A five-pound box of candy will be
given to the room that has the larg-
est percentage of mothers present.
one of the special features of the
afternoon will be a parcel post sale.
Mrs. Louis Rose has arranged an
interesting program, and Mrs. b. f..
Legge has planned some rather
unique contests for the occasion.
All interested are invited to at
tend
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
Community Center Dance.

The regular dance at Community
center will be given on Monday eve
ming, but the usual Saturday eve
ming dance will be- given wednesday,
on account of the bazaar. which will
begin on Saturday and continue UNI
til Dec IL, A program will he rel-
dered each day dAring the bazar.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29

one of the best known in the state.
He is graduate of the University of
the South at Sewanee, supplemented
by the special study of agriculture
at several of the best Southern col
leges. He is a practical agr!cultur-
list and is specially interested In
stock raising. to which he will devote
his attention after January, being the
nessee farms.
Both Miss Smith and Mr.. Burch
have host Of friends and their mar
riage will be an event of unusual in
terest in social Gircles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29

Miss Smith is the charming young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G..
smith, by whom announcement has
been made of her approaching mar
riage to Mr.. John G. Brown Burch,
the wedding date having been set for
Dec. 9, when the marriage will be
solemnized in their home in Morn
ingside park.
Miss Smith was one of the lovely
young girls introduced to society the
past season and has enjoyed wide
spread popularity.
Mn Burch is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Burch, whose family is
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
COTTON MAN DIES.

MACON. Ga. Nov. 29.-Robert T.
Hazelhurst, 81, Georgia representative
Of the Taylor Cotton company OF Liv-
erpool. and one of the most widely
known men in the South, died this
morning in New York infirmary after
an Illness of several weeks. Death was
due to pneumonia, following an oper.
alton. Mr. Hazelhurst was captain
10 the Spanish American war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
CAPT. AND MRS. M'cLELLAND
COMPLIMENTED AT DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Woodward,
ia LeMaster street. entertained at
dinner on Saturday evening in honor
Of Capt and Mrs. w. e. McClelland,
who will leave soon for Little Rock,
where Capt. McClelland will be sta
toned at Camp Pike, for service in
the regular army.
Covers were laid for eight, and a
delicious menu was served.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
Interesting Announcement,

The many Memphis friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert c.. Gregory, of Gin
cinnati. formerly of Memphis, will
read with interest the announcement
CT the birth of their little daughter,
Essie Kathleen in the home of her
grandfather, Mr.. C. Fl, Gregory, at
Kerrville, Tenn. Mrs. Gregory was
formerly Miss Essle Brown West, Of
Knoxville,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
EARTHQUAKE REGISTERS.

quake shock Of moderate Intensity was
recorded today on the seismograph at
Georgetown university. The shock he
gan at 3:19 am. and continued until
a m, and it was estimated that the
ington, probably in South America.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
I'll. DaY Pan Party.

4 union meeting Of the four re-
views of the Maccaboes will hold an
all day pan party on Tuesday ~
Woodman hall. During the afternoon
hearts and cards viii he played when
number Of visitors will he present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-29
QUAKE RECORDED.

WASHINGTON, Nov can earth
quake of moderate intensity beginning
at GAS am. and ending ut $780, was
registered Sunday by the Georgetown
university seismograph. The area Of
the disturbance was about 900 miles
from Washington.