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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17

The painful truth was forced or Natalie that stakes. on the game of auction bridge had been one hun. dred times as high as her original conception of them!
 Instead of losing dollar or so, then, she had lost a hundred dollars
 It was a blow.
 Though Uncle Frederick was the soul of generosity towards his pret- ty niece. the actual cash allowance that he made her was not very large and Natalie had already spent half of this quarters allowance. Bills and extras over and above this sum MT. Ducane could be coaxed to meet by check.
 Yes, he was generous Natalie sell dom asked in vain. But-like all clever business men-he liked to keep his finger on affairs, and un- derstand just how the money went.
 And, oh! how he destested card debts
 Pretty Natalie was in hole.
 But she wasn't going to let those friends of hers notice her anxiety.
 The quizzical, amused light in MT. OSsy ODersteln black eyes was very evident. And, witnessing her aston ishment at his announcement, he was now getting little of his own back.
 She would put her foot on that, she told herself. The objectionable Ossy should not rejoice at her dis comfiture one moment longer.
 She reseated herself at the card table with laugh that really sound ed bright and careless.
 I've changed my mind good peo- pie! I'm not going home till my luck's turned 1 demand my re- venge"
 Galt did not look particularly pleased. He had won a hundred dol lars. That money he required. He had no wish to lose it.
 But Della Desmond did not share his views. Della had the gambling instinct strongly developed in her She was quite ready to go on.
 Bravo, my dear" She patted Nat allie on the shoulder with an approv- ing smile. Never say die is my motto, and good one. l think you're very sporting
 Play began
 With flushed cheeks and shining eyes did Natalie lose-and lose again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
MRS. SMITH DIES

Meridian, Miss, August 16.-(Spe- cial. )--The body of Mrs. Lena Rog- CTS Smith. wife of Joseph D. Smith of Lauderdale, who died at local hospital yesterday, was taken to Lau- derdale today for the funeral service and interment Besides her husband deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. James Dannelly of Birmingham and Mrs. Agner Graham of Clamath Falls, Ore: four brothers, c. B. Rog- CTS of Meridian, J. E. Lockhart. N. NJ. Stonewall and Marvin Rogers of Birmingham. The funeral service was conducted at the Lauderdale Metho- dith church, the Rev. J. D. Walters. pastor, officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
 LIMESTONE COUNTY HAS GOOD CROP OUTL0c X

Athens. August 16.-- (Special)-- During the past few days this sec tion has been receiving considerable rainfall. Some farmers arc becoming anxious about the rapid s,owth of cotton caused by so much rain, and feel that unless it ceases damage will le tonc to the crop.
 Tho cotton crop in Limestone IS new the most promising mat has beer seen in several years; there Is 8 su s..lenoio crop of corn. % far as the ioll weevil possib,a.y is con ce,.rsd h.re, it Is felt that there is a full ciop of cotton now on the sta,':s winch is past the stage tt be d4maxed y the pest shoUl1 he try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
IMPORTANT MEETINGS
 IN CONVICTION COUNTY

Andalusia, August 16.-(Special.)-- Covington county will have some very important meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, August IT and IS. at Red Level. Florala, Opp and Anda- lusia. Prof. T. c. Starcher, state hor- ticulturist. and head of the horticul- ture department at Auburn, will be present and address the meetings.
 The first meeting will be held at Red Level Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock; Florala, Wednesday after noon at 8 o'clock; Opp. Thursday morning at 9 a. m.. and the final meeting Will be held at Andalusia Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
JACKSONVILLE ITEMS

Jacksonville, August 16.-(Special.) moving picture theatre, a hotel and mediately on the west side of the square, where the old landmarks were recently torn down. The con tract has been let to G. c. King who jointly owns the buildings with pr. J. R. Arnold and c. A. Whitemore.
 
 The summer school which had an enrolment of over 800, and the largest in the history of the State Normal school, came to close with a picnic given in compliment to the students at Borden Wheeler Springs Wednesday.
 Branscomb Scarborough, who has rented the Stevenson store, formerly rented by II. o. and l.. F. Mccormick, and his wife, have leased the Lunce- ford residence on Main street Mrs. G. A. Lunceford has taken back the Lunceford hotel on East Francis ave- nue.
 Dan Dothard has gone to Tennes. see to attend the Cattlemen's asso- citation.
 Rev. R. E. Zachert, who resigned the pastorate of tho First Baptist church, will leave the first of<Sep- tember to enter the seminary at Louisville to get D. D. degree.
 Mrs. NJ. E. Flingh was hostess for the Woman's auxiliary of the Pres hyterian church Monday afternoon. later entertaining in the evening for some national guardsmen from Bir- mingham and Montgomery, stationed at Camp Mcclellan, near here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
POULTRY RAlSERS TO
 HAVE A BIG SALE

Gadsden August 6.-(Special.)- The Etowah Poultry association Is making arrangements to have a pub lie sale of pure bred chickens in Gadsden, the sale to take place in front of the courthouse.
 The young girls of the county have of ganized poultry club and have purchased some good stock which they will want to replenish. and for this reason the chicken fanciers of the county will hold this sale at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
SERIOUS CRASH OF
 TWO CARS AT LEEDS

Leeds, August 1o.-(speciaio- Rev. Hutehingssn's sedan crashed with m Ircndale ear yesterday afterneen about 2 o'clock on the nankAead Highway, about three niles east of Leeds Mir. and Mrs. Hutch1Agson and little nephew were serteusly hurt while four in the Ironlale car received only minor injuTieA. The wounded were brought to Leeds, where they re- eeive dnedieal attention.
 te . BfTninghan hosnital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
FELIOws SELLS PROPERTY

Andalusia, August l6.-tSpeclaL)-- c. E. Fellows was in Andalusia Mon- day making arrangements to dispose of his property on Oak street. He is now located temporarily in Dothna, and he reports that he has good busi- ness there. being licensed embal- mer He finished course at Cincin- nati several months ago and has passed the Alabama and Florida boards examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
GADsDEN HAS PAVING FEVER

Gadsden. August 16.-(Special.)- The paving fever has struck Gadsden again since the work of paving sew eral of the streets has commenced. and petitions have been presented to the city council from South Twelfth and Randall streets. and at the meet ing last night petitions were sent In from Cherry, Duncan and South Elev- enth streets. It is almost fore gone conclusion that the petitions will keep the present contractors busy the remainder of the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
PARTY AT CAMP MCCLELLAN

Gadsden, August 1s.-tspeciaL)-- Mir. and Mrs. Mack Farrar chaper- oned party of young people to Camp Mcclellan yesterday. The party made the trip through the country in cars and returned highly pleased with the days trip. Mir. Farrar spoke very highly of the splendid showing made by the regimental band. which played a concert on the streets m front of the Alabama hotel during tie after noon and later playing fer guard mount at the camps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
BURGLARS IN ATHENS

Athens, August 16.-NSpecial.l--On Saturday night the large dry goods and ready -to-wear store. belonging to Rosenau Brothers here was Burglar ized and relieved of considerable mer- chandise. It cannot be ascertained the amount of goods taken. but a con siderable amount of hosiery, silks and ladies skirts are missing. The thieves entered the building through the rear door. No clue has so far been disclosed as to the guilty party or parties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
GADsDEN BoYs ARE THERE

Gadsden, August 16.-The Gadsden boys who compose Company F and the supply company and the regimen tai band, are keeping up the record of the old Istowah Rifles, the crack company of the old Fourth regiment years ago, when it was composed of the very best boys in the city, the same as the present but younger gem cration The Anniston papers and the citizens are boosting the boys daily. while the regimental band has cap tured the entire city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
EDWARD MALoNEY SHOT

NoII IUIdH' MISS., AuBU -NoPt cial. al.)-Information reached Meridian late yesterday from Durant, Miss, to the effect that Edward Maloney. aged 20 son of MT. and Mrs. J. J. Ma loney of Meridian, had accidentally shot himself, the bullet from revol- yer taking effect just below the heart. Mir. and Mrs Maloney left for the bedside of their son immediately upon learning of the accident. It was not stated whether the wound might prove fatal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17
FOUND WITH SKULL CRACKED

MCI IufdIIf ITTSss' 1fUbuHt T VT Especial. )--George Hayward, negro. was found unconscious beside rail- road track in the yards here. Taken to "a local hospital he died without regaining consciousness. His skull was fractured when 1t is supposed his head struck a railing when he fell from train which he had caught with the intention of going to Tus- caloosa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-17

Dan Dothard has gone to Tennes- see to attend the Cattlemen's asso-
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
Davidson Funeral

The funeral of Frederick Davidson was held from his home Sunday af ternoon. and was private.
 The community was shocked at the tragic death and much sympathy ir expressed for the family. Mr David. son was born in Woodstock and prac. ticallf ali his life had been spent here. He vsa industrious and kind hearted. For several years he had been en- gased n market gardening Three years ago he married Mabel Harris. who survives him. with an infant son. Emory. one gear old today (Friday4 his father of West Woodstock: a
 rotber. Emory Davidson. of North Dakota. three sisters. Mrs 4 F.. Dodge of the place. Mrs Anthony Kenyon of nelham. Mass; Mrs Ma ti!da RafTeuy Of Stamford. and 4 step brother
 Burial was in Oxford, Mass. beside his mother who died many years ago
 Ns Davidson vas a member of tbe C. E. Society aa4 took an active part ia the meetings There were floral fribate= from relatives and friends, and a spray from the c. F. Society
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Miss alya efiteAley of New York is visiting her aunt Mrs. Oscar Lo- gan.
 Albert Potter of Abineton is with his cousin, C. W. Potter, for a week or two.
 Mrs. Jessie Marsh of southbridre has been spending several days al her home here.
 Howard Perrin of New Haven was the weekend guest Of his aunt. Mrs. E. J. Corttis.
 Charles Rivers of Bridgeport has been making a visit to his niece, Mrs. Harold Hubbard
 Miss Anna Eastberg of New York is spending a week with her aunt, Mrs Augusta Carlson.
 Miss Belle Bailey Of Southbridge has been the guest Of relatives in the English Neighborhood.
 Mrs. Clarence LaMondy and child v Putnam are spending a week witt Her sisters af the RaWsou farm.
 Mir and Mrs Sampson Of Fall Riv- er spent the weekend at Echo Farm as .Be guests of Miss Lucy Reed.
 Mrs Ellen Paine Is entertaining her daughter Mrs John Q. Adams. and two younger children from Wash inctou. D. C.
 Misses Sarah and Winifred Pottez and cousin. Allison Potter, Jr.. have b. en visiting relatives in Hoiyoke Tteir aunt. Mrs Merrek. accompan- jed them home.
 NJ Spns. principal of the Lincoln school. Bridgeport. and his wife, nave been spending -eYeral days with Miss Maud Heaiey at her home here Mis- Heaicy s one af tfe seaehers in that l0ol
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
WOODSTOCK

Miss Caroline Harrison recently visited her cousins in Townsend.
 Miss Mary Pitts of Quinebaug Is vis- iting her aunt. Mrs. Henry Child
 W. J Lindeman this week enter tained Mir and Mrs. William Linde- man of New York.
 Rev Boynton Merrill of Putnam spoke al the meeting of the Work To eether Club Sunday evening.
 Mrs John Masters gave a party in honor of her cousin, Miss Clark. 4 very pleasant evening was spent by the young people playing games
 Mr and Mrs. Fred Lawton of De troit have opened their house in Elm vale for a few weeks. Their son. Chester. and family are visiting them for couple of weeks
 SeueNet Grange held picnic at Roseland Park on Wednesday eve. ming. Tn spite of the shower that came up just al night nearly 100 of the Changers and their friends attend. ed. George Hamilton was presented a gold watch chain by members of the Grange
 The annual meeting of the Wood. stock Library Association was held al the Academy on Tuesday Mr Hin richs was elected president Mir. Du temple vice president, and Herheri i Bowen secretary and treasurer. Th, executive committee of the associa ton consists of Mir Dutemple. Vii liam Gallup. Dr Mcclellan. Mrs. Geo NJ Sampson and Mrs B. R. Riteh
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
EAST WOODSTOCK

George BosNorta is aa business
 -a Vermont
 Miss Gertrude Anderson is at her aHe fo weeks vacation.
 Charles r. Pike Is spending week with Mrs Monica Huh st the Hill"
 Charles Ripen of Bridgeport re- aeu.ly visited as sister. Mrs Aaelle Cobleigh.
 Louise Eiaae m win spend the weekend with 8 college friend in South Glastonbury
 Mrs Wendell Boseerth entertained the Social Danes iast week Thurs day. Sixteen were present.
 Hiss Jessie Ntaey and friend of Cleveland, 0he. are visiting Miss Withcy's motfe- Nrs Belle Withey.
 ,ir. and Ms William Iindeman of New York were the guests Of his un- cle, |, II Liademan. and family last Saturday
 Mrs. C. L Upham and daughter, Ethel. lefr Thursday for Chicago 10 visit Sydney Upham and wife. They will be gone several weeks
 A debate is being arranged for the next club meeting by the committee, Miss Upham. Phillip Dean and F. J. Potter. The date is July 27
 Mrs. Charles Schmidt of Philadel- ghla sang two eontralto solos at the Congregational church Last Sunday She and her husband are guests of F. .. Johnstone and wife.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mr and Mrs Brick are at their summer home here
 Mrs. S. ? Butler and family have returned to New Haven.
 Mr. and Mrs Will Smith and son Albert were Sunday guests with Dea- cor r. '. Harris
 John Perrin and family and Ran daIl and Elmer Davis motored to HoF- eesfer on Sunday.
 On Sunday evening al 7.30 there will he a union service held at the Congregational ci rch.
 I party of fourteen friends and eiQhb0rs were entertained at the peasamon homestead on Sunday af- tefnoon.
 Guests at Kensim are Mrs. Earring te- and daughter Bertha and Miss Ella Blakeslee of Bristol. R. l., and Dr. strahan's daughters of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
CROSVENORDALE

William Daqucttr spent she week end sn Central Falls.
 Mf. and Mrs Adolph Derry were tn Central Falls last Sgniay
 Yfr. and Mrs. Armand Reausoieii were eut of town last Sunday
 The lawn party given for ;ae bene- ft v the St. Joseph church opened Monday night with a fair crowd
 Private Wlfred Saurette from Fost Allen. Ga. is visiting his parents on q furlough Private Bernard. also from Fort Allen, is visiting his par ents on furlough.
 Mrs. Ida Lavally of Worcester spent Sunday ut the home of Mrs Adelard Barrette. She came from Worcester with Miss Silvina Barrettc. who spent one week vacation in Wor- eesteY.
 William Girard and his brother. Buck. were arrested Monday night and their ease brought before ?. P. Tourteliotte Tuesday morning They were arrested on the charges of drunkenness and breach of peace. The fine was S25 and the costs.
 Zoutie Martel was arrested last Fri- day on the charge of insulting a young girl of the village Mir HaTtel is ss years old and IS working as a painter. His trial was held before r. P. Tour. tellotte last Saturday. He was placed under Sl GOO bond. His ease was post poned until November.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
Attend Plymouth Celebration

Mr. and Mrs. Everett May, Wallace Aldrich and wife of Putnam, motored to Plymouth on Sunday to meet Mr and Mrs. Charles Aldrich and MT. and Mrs. \. c. Davidson of Boston who came by boat All enjoyed fine shore dinner together, and witnessed a dress rehearsal of the Pageant which is being staged this week. The Maytlower was at anchor in the har- bor and the town was gaily decorated with flags and banners.
 Thousands of people motored there Sunday Grandstands have been built to accommodate 5000 people and the pageant will be staged for several weeks. three days a week.
Putnam patriot., 1921-07-22
ALL AROUND THE WOODSTOCKS

Charles C. Aldrich and wife. Of san Diego, Cal, and Mrs. Mabel Davidson of Boston, called on their sister, Mrs Everett May Monday afternoon. They had spent the day in Pomfret, Putnam and Danielson. making fare well calls, as Mir. and Mrs Aldrich left Boston Tuesday morning for Mon treal. homeward bound.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-21
CHAPTER XII.

Cherry had Hat now IN Red Creek
Park" II differed from All apart.
mrUt because il had no elevator, no
jan!tor. no steam heat. These things
We're neither known nor needed in 'I.c
crude mit.!nE town; the flat huilGin.
itself was considered q rather OueS-
tiounhlr innovation. 1t was n wooden
building. three stories high. with bay
windows. Cherry had watched this
building going up. and had thought II
everything desirable. Che liked the
clean Nitchra, all fresh white wood.
work. tiles, and n!ckelplate. and she
liked the big closets and the gas.log.
She had worried herself almost SICK
with fea1 that she would not get this
wonderful place, and finally paid
twenty-five dollars for the first
months rent with fast.heating
heart. She had the center floor.
Rut after the excitement Of moving
In died away, she hated the place.
She had enough money 10 hire maid
now. and she had a succession Of Slat.
tcrnly, !micpcudent young women in
her NitCh"l! hut she found her freedom
strangely fiat.
Now md then a play. straight from
"a Triumphant year on broadway"
came 20 town for one night; then
Martin took his wife. and they bowed
tO half the men and women in the
h"U>" 'amNnl!ug as they Strramcd
ont :ntr nc sharp night air that Red
Cr"cN did not seq more such produc-
tonS.
Tie c"a"t Of these plays was to
make Cherry long vaguely for the
stage; size really did no, enjo! them
for themselves. Hut they hciI>a her
TO visualize Eastern cities lighted
streets, restaurants full OF lights and
music, beautiful women ttly cowncd.
After one OF these performances she
would Lo. leave her flat for several
days, lWI would SIT dreaming over the
thought OF herself IN the heroine's
role.
one day she had a letter from Alix;
1t gave her a ncartaChe, She hardly
knew why. She began 10 dream OF her
own home. Of the warm, sweet little
valley whose hrceZ"s we're Ike wine,
OF TnmalpaiS wreathcd IN fog, and OF
the ridges where huttcrcupS and pop
pies powdered chiid's shoes with
gold and silver dust. She began to
hunger for home. Nothing that Red
Greek could offer shook her yearning
for the remembered sweetness and
beauty OF the redwoods and the
great shade of the mountain. She
wanted TO spend q whole summer with
AliY.
She was ath!rst for home for old
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-21
FURTHER ARMY CUT ORDERED.
Important Changes Have Been Made
by the General staff.

Washington, Sept. 6.--lmportant
changes. involving considerable re-
ductions in the size Of all branches
Of the army, have been ordered by
the general staff, with the approval
Of Secretary Weeks, in placing the
army on a basis Of 10000 enlisted
men. it was learned to-day. The
changes involve not only reductions
in the units. but redistribution OF
troops throughout the United States
and its possessions.
Infantry regiments have been or
dered reduced in strength from 1,490
to 1912 men. and in number from
Go to "a; cavalry regiments from SIS
to CAL men. from II to IA in num-
ber; field artillery regiments from
33 to l6 in number without reduc.
ton of men; engineer regiments from
13 to in number without reduc-
tion Of strength; coast artillery. rail
way and tractor regiments from L.
0G6 to $40 and 729 men. respect
lively. and the latter in numbers from
: to ,.
The number Of men allotted to
each branch is $4,000 for the inian-
try. 1l.lSi cavalry. 81 ia field artii-
lcry, 1910 coast artillery, 10000
air service. 6.519 engineers. 1000
signal corps, 1920 quartermaster
corps, 100 finance department. 2,97"
ordnance department. 77G chemical
warfare service. G,l43 detached en-
listed men. and S,59l medical de-
partment. These allotments. how
ever include the Philippine constab-
ulary. which is not included in The
l50 600 figures.
The number of combat regimen Is
available for stations in the United
States, including those temporari!T
stationed in Germany, will be re-
duced from So to 22 infantry regi-
ments. IL to 13 cavalry regiments.
&C 10 % field artillery reg ments.
and to 2 coast artillery regiments.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-21
CONGRESSMAN DoMINICK is NOT
In Favor Of PrOt&tion---Wiil Not
Join With Wunnamakcr.

Nt wberry, Sept. l4.-Congressman
copy OF his reply to letter from J.
S. Wannamaker, president Of the
American CC,:on Association, urging
an import duty Of 20 cents per pound
on Egyptiar cotton for the protec-
ton of the long staple cotton. The
letter follows:
Newberry, S. c., Sept. 70, 1921.
Hon J. S. Wannamaker, President
American Cotton Association, ST.
Matthews, S. c.
Dear Mr.. Wannamaker: am in
receipt Of yours Of the 18th instant,
requesting me to give my full sup
port and valued cooperation to the
proposed import duty of 20 cents per
pound on Egyptian cotton"
In reply | will say that am, and
have always been, absolutely opposed
10 4 protective tariff on any commod-
tiles or products, and. therefore, can
not and will not vote for the tariff
proposed by you.
Owing to present economic world
conditions | have about come to the
conclusion that absolute free trade
is the best policy for this country
to adopt at this time and for the
future
With kind personal regards and
best wishes, am.
Yours very truly.
Fred II. Dominick.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-21
GIRLS! LEMON JUICE
BLEACHES FRECKLES.

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons
into bottle containing three ounces
OF Orchard White, which any drug
store will supply for a few cents,
shake well, and You have a quarter
pint OF the best freckle and tan To-
ton and complexion whitener.
Massage this sweetly fragrant
lemon lotion into the face. neck,
arms and hands each day, and see
how freckles and blemishes bleach
out, and how clear. soft and rosy
white the skin becomes .-adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-09-21
Insurance for Wedding Day.

Hartford. Conn, Sept. l6-An in
surance policy for $500 against un-
favorable weather on his wedding
day was recently issued to Boston
man, local insurance company said
to-day. The bridegroom had declared
that he wished to avoid extra ex-
pense should rain alter the carrying
out Of arrangements. Tho company
found the risk good one. rs the
moon shonc on the bridal couple and
the stars twinkled as they left on
their honeymoon.