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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09

WV nais nnsH are r% ya' es"5as s%ns "s P's1's no"s V kind sir" she said.
 These little wards of the state are being cared for by the Alabama Chil- dren's Aid society of which Ralph Barrow is the director, and are direct ly in the charge of Mrs. Jesse w. Jones. the visitor of Che society whose heart is big enough to mother all the chil- dren who come to her from time to time to be cared Tor until they can find permanent homes.
 These six little maids though they appear so bright and smiling, have come over rough paths to- the tenn porary shelter of the society. Each is the small heroine of pathetic story, representing a bit of the shadowed history of the state
 Each of these little girls is living in hourly suspense and trusting every morning that the dawning day may be the one to bring her real mamma and daddy"
 They are asking for love, sympathy and kindness, which they have grown old enough to appreciate, in which the sorrows of the past may fade into a dim memory or be forgotten.
 These little girls, are sufficiently | bring diversion and living interests into empty and lonely hearts.
 Though the pitiful little story of each child is reserved for telling to those who may want to give her a home, Mrs. Jones tells something of their characters and appearances. She says:
 "Calie has brown eyes and black hair; is II years old, and an orphan one can see how roguish and full oi 'humor is the expression of her eyes Whoever is fortunate enough to give d home to this little girl will not have gloom, stagnant dweller in the house, for Callie,s fun and jokes vii drive it out in a hurry.
 Harriet is 10. She has golden hair with brown eyes and a complexion like rose petal, or a peach, or anything you might compare her to-that is .flowerli<e, or pink and white, ans lovely. In loving home she will de velop into a real beauty.
 This dear little child, like the goot sister in the fairy stories, was SC cruelty treated by a wicked stepfathel that the visitor of the Children's Ait society as the good fairy in the story had to take her away before her healtl and little heart were broken to fin; kind parents and happy home 10. her 4e
 During an illness. from which sh, ehas now completely recovered, she wa. for some time in the hospital, wher, the nurses fell in love with her, ant she with them. She became very help full there and now it is her ambition to become a trained nurse.
 Frances is real patrician. She il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
ALABAMA FILM ACTRESS

Birmingham people are always glad to
 bama, and it will be of interest to her
 many friends here and throughout the
 state to know that Mrs. Nina Casavant of New York, former Alabama girl, has
 friends here and throughout the state to know that Mrs. Nina Casavant of New York, a former Alabama girl. has won a fine position as an actress in the moving pictures.
 Mrs. Casavant as Miss Nina Brown of Talladega, daughter of the late Judge Cecil Brown, was frequently a visitor in Birmingham, being at different times the guest of Mrs. Lonnie Munger, for merly Miss Rose Owen McDavid, and Mrs Ed Torgerson of New York, then Miss Leila Smith of this city, before her marriage to Mir. r. J. Casavant, who was regarded as one of the most prom ising young artists of New York. After he became victim of influenza in 1917, it was suggested to Mrs. Casavapt that she try her fate in the movies She sur prised her friends somewhat by taking up the idea Her trials before the cam era proved that she screened well" and as she is strilSingly good looking, with regular features, a graceful figure and an engaging personality. she was en- gagged as an actress and placed opposite Juanita Hansen in a serial. "The Phan- tom Eye the first episode of which has just been released, causing the follow iers of the thrillers to shiver delightfully."- l Shortly after completing the serial, Mrs. Casavant was selected in the reg ular competitive way from a group which included some wellknown ac- 1 tresses, for picture with Constance l Talmadge. This is considered a remark able honor, and in the picture which was shown for a full week in New York, she ' takes the role of Constance's chum. She appears in a number. of scenes. and many think her prettier than the star
 The picture will probably be shown here and it is possible that Birmingham which claims Lois Wilson, may also have
 another lovely star in the person of Nina
 | Brown CaSavant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
NEELLEY- -M'KENZIE MARRIAGE

The marriage of Miss Kathleen Gray
 Mex enzie, daughter of Mrs. J. c. Bry ant of Ensley, and MT. John Medley Of
 Columbia, Tenn. was quietly solemnized yesterday morning at 1o:S0 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Thomas Granger. in Nash ville in, the presence of few close friends
 The bride wore an attractive suit of dark blue duvetyn, with gray squirrel trimmings to match, and carried a bou- quet of bride roses Following the ceremony, Mir. Medley | and his bride left. for short wedding | trip.
 | The bride who lived from childhood | in Birmingham. is member of the senior class of Vanderbilt university
 where she is president of the Tri Delta | chapter.
 l The groom, who was formerly of Br- ! mingham, has been a teacher of mathe- l matic at Vanderbilt, and is now an in structor in the Boys. University High ! school of Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
You'll Get Rid of
 Blackheads Sure

There is one simple. safe and sure way that never fails to get rid of blackheads and that is to dissolve them.
 To do this get two ounces of calonite powder from any drug store-sprinkle a little on hot, wet sponge-rub over the blackheads briskly-wash the parts and you will be surprised how the blackheads have disappeared. Big blackheads. little black heads, no matter where they are. simply dis solve and disappear, leaving the parts with out any mark whatever. Blackheads are simply mixture of dust and dirt and secre- tions from the body that form in the pores of the skin. Piinching and squeezing only cause irritation, make large pores and do not get the blackheads out after they become hard. The calonite powder and the water simply dissolve the blackheads they wash right out. leaving the pores free and clean and in their natural condition. Anyone troubled with these unsightly blemishes should certainly try this simple method.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
ENGAGEMENTS

the engage wedding o take February l5.
 the Goodman of B the ddingd o announced later of daughter Dorothy Aper the date of the marriage to be 
 the engagement of to the wedding to take in Apri,th to announced of of Mr. William Jr, o the of Berthold G. Sum
 
  approaching daughter Miss Saie Macon The will n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
Society News and Activities of City and Suburbs

Tins and Miss Elizabeth Stein rendesed beautiful piano solos.
 After the gifts were brought in by lit tie Miss Frances Sharp. refreshments were served to about 20 guests.
 Those. present were: Mrs. Bramlitt Tavlor Black. Mrs Robert, B. Mims. Mrs. Mattie Isber Mrs. Robert H. Hunt, Mrs. Thomas Dunlap, Mrs. Gilbert Muir, Mrs. Dan M Thornton, Mrs. H. H. Null iins.. Mrs. J. S. Shannon, Mrs. T. J. Saunders, Mrs. Alvin J. Black Mrs. El- len Grover, Mrs. J. T. Simmons. Mrs- M. Grady Spinks, Mrs. W. N. Ispel- Mrs. A. stein, Mrs. w. Fl. Sharp and Miss Sophie Mirns, Miss Jamie Black, MISS Gladys Regan and Miss Myra Sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
SHOWER FOR BRIDE

A delightful miscellaneous shower was given Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Bramlitt Taylor Black, a recent bride, by Mrs. w. N. Isbell, Mrs. w. S.. sharp and Mrs. A. Stein at the home of Mrs Sharp.
 The color plan of pink and white was carried out, and several contests were enjoyed, Mrs. Robert H. Hunt and Mrs. H. H. Mullins winning prizes. -~
 Some humorous and interesting papers were, read on How to Manage a Hus- band"
 Mrs. T. J. Saunders. Mrs. H. H. Null
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has been engaged by the Elyton play ground director, will be on hand to get acquainted with the mothers and plan the years work. All friends are invited and a social hour will be enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
MIR. WILSON SPEAKS

The Elton School Improvement asso- ciation will meeet Tuesday at o'clock. In addition to the regular business meet ing, Coach Thomas will address the meeting. MT. Thomas G. Wilson, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
Sir LiHle Wards of State
 Seek LoDe and Sympathy

of excellent family; is 10 years old; has blue eyes and light hair, and is very sweet and shy and>affectionate. She is gentle and obedient. and would be real joy to any home. She wants home, and hoped to have one by Christmas. When asked what she wanted Santa Claus to bring her. she replied, T would be so glad and happy if l could have real mother and daddy that I wouldn't want anything else
 "viola, who appears so demure and cunning, a little gipsylike fairy of seven, is typical brunette with clear i olive skin and dark brown eyes and
 black hair. She has the brightest, srnniest disposition in the world and is a darling.
 "Of the larger girls, Thelma, at the right of the group picture, is a hand some girl of 12, with blue eyes with coal black lashes and hair. She is a young person of splendid character, strictly truthful, energetic, willing. ambitious to improve herself, and Of fine qualities, remarkable in one so young. She is a girl of whom parents may well be proud.
 Marie is II and a blond. She is truly a Sweet Marie with heart so pure and sweet, and will make happi- ness complete wherever she is placed She is good looking and intelligent, likes books and study. She is an or nhan of much retirement of manne- and of an attractive personality" These children have the same hope | each longs to be taken into a home | where she will be somebody's beloved 1 little girl.
 Who will take one of these children | into their home and make her path | brighter through life and fill their own hearts with joy and their lives with unselfish gladness?
 A letter addressed to MT. Ralph Bar :, row Or Mrs. Jesse w. Jones at the Steiner building or a. call over tele-
 phone 1904 will receive instant and
 courteous attention.
 ROAMERS CLUB OFFICERS
 The Roamers' club at their last meet
 ing held their annual election of officers.
 The following members were elected to
 office; MT. Robert Miller, president; Mir. James Head, vice president; Mir Hugh
 Nathurst, treasurer, and MT. Russell Duer, secretary.
 The other members of the club are:
 Messrs. George Williams, Wade Allen, | Welbon Williams. Ralph Kent, Y. z. Gar
 ner Chester Esdale, Robert Doggett,
 Jack Carroll and William Naff. M ] The Roamers club has been organized but one year, and during that time it has grown to be one of the most success ful and progressive clubs of it's kind in the city.
 The Roamers are planning numerous delightful features for their second an- nual ball, March 4. This ball will be one of the leading social events of the com- | ing spring, and the Roamers and their friends are looking forward to it with
 great expectations. It is rumored that the Roamers are going to engage one of the best orchestras in the south for this dance.
 l MIR. WHITSON HOST
 MT John Whitson will entertain the members of the Baker-Wright bridal ] nartv at a hoy marty at the Lyric on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
MIR. WHITSON HOST

MT. John Whitson will entertain the members of the Baker-Wright bridal
 party at a box party at the Lyric on Tuesday afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
MORE DELAY IN IRISH.
BRITISH NEGOTIATIONS
Little Opportunity for Lloyd George
To Come TO America Soon IL Seen
In Change In Conference.

London, Nov. Is. - The initiative In
the Irish peace negotiations Is again
In the hands OF Prime Minister Lloyd
George, the counter proposals made
BY the Ulster cabinet members having
been rejected Monday night by the
British delegates.
No further meeting OF the British
and Ulster delegates have been ar
ranged, but the negotiations have en-
tered upon a stage which II was
thought will lead to extended confer
ences covering perhaps several
months.
This development promised to shat.
ter definitely Mr.. Lloyd Georges
hopes for an early trip to the Wash,
ington armament conference, despite
the added Importance Of theconfer.
ence In view Of the American propos.
ais definitely limiting the navies oi
Great Britain, the United States ant
Japan.
The premier's efforts will now bt
directed, 1t is thought, toward bring
ing Ulster into a tri-partite agree
ment with the British government ant
the Sim Fein. The delegates of tn,
latter plan to make no move until Mr.
Lloyd George indicates his next step
! The Ulsterites are holding out for in
dependent rule If Ireland is to have ;
( dominion status, while the Sim Fien
ers declare Ireland must be a govern
mental unit.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
TO Be REORGANIzfD
Size Of Commission VIII BE Reduced
From Nine Divisions to Six at
Meeting To Be Held In
January.

Frankfort, KY, Nov. 16.-The State
Highway Department is to be re-or-
ganized January 1, the State Highway
Commission decided at It's meeting
here. There will be six divisions with
an engineer an assistant and the ne
cessary clerical help, instead of the
present nine divisions.
The reorganization, according to Joe
E. Bogs, state road engineer, Is an
efficiency move. Headquarters here
will be merely an administrative office
completion Of plans and similar work
to be done in the divisional offices.
The bridge department, however, will
remain in centralized department
with headquarters here. 1t has not
been decided, it was stated, what di-
vision will be abolished nor where
divisional headquarters will be To-
Gated.
Inc commission passed resolutions
commencing Kentucky representatives
and senators for their work on the re.
Gently enacted federal aid bill and
particularly the work of Congressman
]. NJ Robinson, who was the father Of
the bill
The commission accepted as state
aid projects approximately forty-siA
miles of road. They include 2l9S miles
of the Louisville road in Shelby coun-
ty; 11.55 miles on four roads in Mel
son, so miles Edmonson-Glascow road
in Metcalf and 446 miles Newpor'
Falmouth road in Campbell county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
OHIO RIVER IS NOW so
PER Cent. IMPROVED
Unless Other 20 Per Cent. Is Carried
Out All Work VIII Have Been for
Naught, River Enthusiast Says.

Evansville, Ind, No. 10. - Eighty
per cent. Of the proposed Improvement
OF the Ohio River has been completed
but unless the other 20 per cent is
carried out, all the work in building
the locks and dams will be for naught,
George Puchta, former Mayor Of Gin
cinnati, told delegates to the Ohio VAL
ley Improvement Association conven-
tion here Tuesday.
A delegation probably will be sent
by the association to Washington in
January to ask Congress for appropri-
ations to complete the program.
The delegates, who number more
than 800, took part in the dedication
ceremonies at Dam 4S, below Hender-
son, KY, Tuesday afternoon. A bottle,
containing water taken from the At
lantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf Of
Mexico and the Mississippi and Ohio
Rivers, was broken by Mrs. George H.
Penglase, known as the "camp moth
err" at the dam.
The convention, attended by the
largest number Of visitors in the his
tory of the association, will adjourn
Wednesday night. Delegates from cit
ties and towns all the way from Pitts
burgh to Carlo, ILL.,, are here They
include manufacturers, bankers and
Government engineers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
.FAR.EASTERN KNOT
UNRAvELED Behind
CLOSED DOORS
Problems Of the Far.East Are Said 10
BE Loaded with Dynamite and
VIII BE Threshcd Out
In Secret First.

Washington, Nov. 16. - While the
naval experts of the great powers
wrestled today with questions of naval
policy and the manner in which the
vast reduction problem Is to be ap-
piled to existing navies, the delegates
OF all nations turned their attention
to the more delicate and controversial
questions relating to China. the Pa
cific and the Far East.
It is freely admitted that the dis
cussion Of Far East policies is "load-
ed with dynamite" and for this reason
the onening guns will be fired behind
closed doors, where the reports will
net reach the ears of the public. Later
1t may he deemed advisable to bring
the discussions into the open. but for
the present the delegates will be able
TO express their differences of opinion
screened from the view of press aud
public.
Secretary Hughes has program
Il the Far East, just as he had a pro-
qram Of naval reduction, but it SEEM
c1 virtually certain today that II
would not be presented in the same
't1rtling way. The questions involved
i the Far East are officially described
e. being too delicate and too prolific
Of heated discussion to receive the
"cueh-and-ready. take-it-or-leave-it
haadling that featured the presenta-
ion CT the naval program.
Japan also has a program for the
Far East, and it seems assured that
Ne whole discussion of policies in the
Orient is designed to bring into early
'"nflict the Numerically opposite
views of American and Japanese
| statesmen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
BUYERS Of SMOKES
STOLEN FROM STORE
| MADE TO PAY Up
Colored Boys Who Were Systematical.
ly Robblng Robinson Cigar Fac.
tory Make Confession and Buy.
ers Are Paying Up to Makers.

Scottie Marshall and Theodore
Jackson, colored boys, who for the
past several months have been syste-
matically carrying cigars and cigar
cites from the T. A. Robinson G. Com
pany cigar factory and selling them
to local men and some local store
keepers, were questioned before Chief
Of Police Harry A. Ort practically all
day Wednesday and made a full and
complete confession Of their opera
tions.
Jackson, who worked at the cigar
factory, would wrap several packages
of cigarettes and several boxes of
cigars, before the government stamp
had been attached, in a package and
hide II In cellar window and during
the night Marshall would get the
package and sell the smokes getting
rs cents a box for the cigars and one
dollar a cartoon for the cigarettes.
They would then meet in local col
ored restaurant and divide the pro-
ceeds.
A list of persons to whom the stol-
en- goods have been sold was obtained
by Chief Ort Wednesday and these
persons have been visited by the Off
GERS and made to pay the manufactur-
ers the wholesale price for the stolen
goods.
| A careful inventory of the stock at
the Robinson cigar factory has been
made and as yet the officers are un-
able to make the inventory and the
confession of the colored boys tally.
1t is thought that the whole matter
will be worked out in a short time
however, by the Objects.
An examining trial will be given
Marshall and Jackson probably on
; Thursday in City Court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
man WILL
HEAD ODDFELlOWS
FOR THE next Year
+. b. January, Of Paris, Elected Grand
Master - Richmond Chosen as
Next Meeting Place-Tlme
OF Meeting Changed.

Much very important business has
been transacted during the session Of
the Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows held
in this city Tuesday and Wednesday.
Probably the most important busi-
ness transacted Wednesday was the
election of Grand Lodge officers for
the ensuing year which resulted as
follows:
Grand Master f. B. January, Of
Paris.
Deputy Grand Master r ]. C. Hell
burn, Eminence.
Grand Warden - James Denton, Of
Somerset.
Grand Secretary - R. G. Elliott, OF
| Lexington.
Grand Treasurer - B. J. Durham,
Danville.
Crank Representative Beckham
Overstreet, Louisville.
There was quite a contest over the
next place of meeting. Harrodsburg
came to the Grand Lodge with large
delegation, pennants and all kinds of
advertising matter in an effort to take
the meeting to that city next year
Richmond also made a hard fight and
the latter city won out by an over
whelming majority, due, probably to
the fact that the Grand Lodge had
never met in that city.
One of the greatest changes made in
the Constitution of the Grand body at
the local meeting was a change in the
time of meeting. An amendment
changing the time of meeting from
the First Tuesday in November to the
first Tuesday in October was adopted
by scores more than the necessary
two-thirds vote.
The report of the Endowment Fund
committee read Wednesday morning
| by Beckham Overstreet, chairman
was most interesting one and while
| It did not show the goal Of $50O,OOO
reached, it reported the committee so
near the goal that only a few months
will be required to make certain the
accomplishment of this great task.
The committee reports more than
s429 900 raised toward this fund and
was granted until the next Grand
Lodge meeting to complete the task.
Hon. NJ. NJ. Logan, one of the Grand
Representatives, offered the following
resolution endorsing disarmament
The same was Immediately telegraph
ed to Secretary of State Chas. E.
Hughes, at Washington:
"The Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows of Kentucky in Grand Lodge as
sembled, express ourselves without
reservation as being in favor of an
international agreement worked out
and established along the most FEAST
BILE lines, having for its object the pre-
vention Of wars"
All the business of the Grand Lodge
was finished early Wednesday after
noon and final adjournment was TAX
en-. All trains out Of Maysville We'd
nesday afternoon were crowded with
delegates returning to their homes.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
TOBACCO FAIR IS
OPENED WITH GOOD
CROWD AND DISPLAY
Poultry Exhibit Compllmented as One
Of the Best In the State-Good
Crowds Attend First and
Second Day.

The 1921 Corn and Tobacco Fair
vas opened on Tuesday at the Lib
-rty warehouse and during the first
~ and evening there was q splendid
tendance and everyone had a great
line.
The booths are most attractive and
the booth owners are cashing In on
their investment. There is not much
better advertising in Mason county
han booth at the Corn and Tobacco
Talr and the businessmen Of this Sec
.on have begun to realize It's value
nd reap It's harvest all through the
ear.
Vaudeville acts booked for the en-
tire week were seen for the first time
Tuesday and all four acts were great
ly enjoyed by the big crowd.
The fair feature for Tuesday was
the poultry exhibit judging and Mr..
Chaplin, poultry expert of the State
Experiment station was the chief
Judge. Mr.. Chaplin is no stranger in
Mason county nor are the Mason
county flocks strangers to him. He
was loud in his praise of the local ex-
hibit Of poultry saying that Mason
county had among the best chickens
in the whole Of the state Of Kentucky.
Ribbons were tied on the poultry and
winners will be announced through
the press later.
Concerts by the Kentucky Cardinal
band were featured and much enjoyed.
The boys and girls played their best
and filled the large warehouse with
melody Much of the attendance Tues
day evening was visiting Odd Fellows
Tho were praising our fair highly.
Wednesday will be another big day.
here will be a change In the vaude-
lille acts and everything will be new.
The fair dances are popular. There
were many on the dancing floor Tues
day evening. These dances will be
held each evening during the fair and
on Friday evening the great mask
ball will be given by the American
Legion Post.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-16
WILL ADDRESS WOMEN VOTERS.

Under the auspices of the Mason
County League of Women voters on
Monday, December IL, 2 p. m, Hon
Stanley F. Reed will discuss the Legal
status of women with respect to prop
erty rights. Every woman in the coun-
ty is urged to be present and all men
who desire to hear the discussion will
be cordially welcome. Our women OF
all groups are asked to remember this
date and to give this meeting the right
Of way, so that no one will be prevent
ed by another engagement from hear
ing Mr.. Reed present this important
subject.