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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-01
Knowing and Living.

OF all men perhaps the .book-levef
needs most to be reminded that mans
business here is to know for the salo
of living, not to live for the sake 06
Knowing. g.-Erederic Harrison.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-01

An American consul reports that
mama Is still falling from heaven
in Asia Minor. They certainly need
1t over there,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-01

Home brewing should fall off con.
siderably, now that an ailing citizen
has choice between pills and Pills.
ener.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-01

FOR sAlE-32-volt Hoover electric
sweeper. No. 6 South Main street,
Mt. Vernon. *tf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-04-01

Not insInuations. but news, In THE
BANNER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

Juliette cap with orange blossoms. Her flowers were bride roses, orchids and valley lilies.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father, MT. W. D. Samuel. An informal reception was held at the brides home after the wedding.
 The young couple are taking an extended western bridal trip. NEWS OF MRS. MILNER
 The many friends of Mrs. W. J. Milner of Tamps, Fla, will be pleased to know that she is visitor to Birmingham at the home of her son, MT Key Miner, and Mrs. Mil ner, on Milner Crescent.
 Mrs. Milner, who is accompanied by her granddaughter, Gustrine, numbers her friends here by the, scores, for during the time she and her late husband. Major Milner, re- sided here their home was the cen ter of social Intercourse always, their cordiality and hospitality be- ing extended most graciously. Mrs. Milner expects to be here for sew eral weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
OUT-OF-TOWN MARRIAGE
 nE INTEREST HERE.

Friends always like to follow the fortunes of pleasant people they have met. For this reason large circle of friends will be interested in the wedding of Miss Catherine DeMotte Carter of Jacksonville, H., to MT. Ed gar Arthur Decker of St. Louis.
 Miss Carter has been a frequent visitor in Birmingham as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. c. M. Stanley and is charming young woman.
 The marriage rites were said in the flower garden of the Carter home on Lincoln avenue in Jacksonville, Dr. R. o. Post being the officiating divine. Seven thirty was the lovely hour of the wedding, which was sol emnized last Wednesday evening a week ago.
 A large number of out-ofA town guests were present. A large re- ception followed the wedding, a fo- liage altar having been placed for the ceremony. The bride was attend ed by her sister, Miss Alice Carter. as maid of honor. The matron of honor. was Mrs. Edward Marsh Tom linson. MT. Robert Miller of East St. Louis was best man, and Messrs. Roger Carter and Edward Tomlinson the groomsmen.
 The brides gown was of ivory satin made with panels The bodice was slightly draped and was over ivory lace.
 The costume was fashioned with a narrow train. She wore tulle veil with bandeau and adorned with orange blossoms. Her only orna- ment was filigree brooch. gift of the groom and her flowers, brides roses, arranged shower style.
 The bride was given away by her father, Truman P. Carter.'
 The young people are now away on an extended bridal trip. after which they will be at home in St Louis.
 Says the Jacksonville, (Ill.) Jour nal;
 The bride is the elder daughter of MT. and Mrs. T. P Carter of Lin coin avenue, and belongs to one of Jacksonville's oldest families. After graduating from the high school she attended Illinois college finishing with the class of 20. She was a mem Der of Sigma Phi Epsilon society and was keenly interested in all the af- fairs of college life. Mrs Decker is a member of the Pilgrim Memorial con gregational church and has been use- full in various lines of work there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
MACLIN SMITHS
 BIRTHDAY PARTY

No child who has ever enjoyed a birthday party forgets the thrill of it, and when it is given at the home of grandparent--wel that's just about the acme of delight. For grandparents always 'tis said, spoil the babies because they just move heaven and earth to make them more than happy.
 At least, that's the way it was "out at grandpa's house" yesterday when Master Maclin Smith entertained a group of his little friends.
 The children lived every minute of the time merrily. and we're indulged in ices, and a dozen games In which nobody cared how much noise they made. The little troopers invited were:
 Robert McDavid, Jr., Henry Leroy McDavid, Frances Alfred and Will liam Dupuy, Robert Clayton, Jack Munger, Mary Virginia Caldwell, Samuel Caldwell. William Caldwell Martha McDavid, Libby Morrow, John Davis, Jr., Mary Brown, Florence AL len, Sidney Smith, Thomas Magruder, J. c. Smith, Murray Smith, T.. O.. Smith, III. Mary Sloss Whitaker, Preston Smith, Chita Smith, and Kate Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
DINERS AT THE
 MARY BEARD EAT SHOP

Among those dining at the Mary Beard Eat Shop yesterday, where so many of the city's social groups like to assemble, were;
 Miss Virginia Kaul Mir. Alfred Shook. Mir. and Mrs. W. R. Cooke, Mir Paul Earle, Miss Ruth Allen, Miss Dorothy Allen, MT. George Brewer, Miss Brewer, Miss Jamie Barrett, MT. F. Hopkinson Smith, Mir. Tom Byrne, Mir. John M Caldwell MT. Douglas Kirkpatrick, MT. and Mrs. D. Greene, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. c. M. Blan- chard, MT. Ebert Jemison, Mir. Char ley Marks, Mir. and Mrs Witte and sons. Miss Eva Lathrop. Mir. William Moore, Miss Mary Allen Northing- ton, Miss Julia May Drennen, Mrs. Prince DeBardeleben. Mrs. Benja- min c. Copeland. Miss Jennie Ham mond Copeland, Mrs. Edward Bishop, Mrs. E. K. Campbell, Mrs. L. Under wood. Miss Jean Campbell. Mir. Ar thur Crowder, Mrs. Priestly Toulmin, Mrs. Marye Dabney Miss Margaret Chenoweth, Mrs. Mortimer Jordon, Mrs. R. D. Burnett, Jr., Mrs. Priestly Toulmin. Jr., Mrs. T. T. Ashford, Mrs John Reid, Mrs. F. Y. Young MT Eugene Fies, and Mir. Priestly Toul- min.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
INFORMAL LUNCHEON
 FOR MRS. BOWROr

Mrs. Farley Harris entertained a few friends at a small luncheon party this week in honor of Mrs. James Bowron, who is to leave very soon for an extensive European trip. She will be accompanied by MT. Bowron, and they will take a trip around the world.
 They are to be gone several months. Among those present were Mrs. Bowron, Miss Mary Gillen. Mrs, H. s. Hall and Mrs. Edgar Bowron. The pretty courtesy was extended at Mrs. Harris home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
BRIDGE PARTY
 FOR MRS. CHAMBERS

Mrs. Charles w. Woodruff enter tained at bridge party at her home on Huntsville avenue in honor of Mrs. c. Leonard Chambers of Washing ton, D. C., Friday
 The party was given for a number of Mrs. Chambers, college friends, with whom she went to school at Randolp Macon and Judson colleges. A guest prize was presented to the honoree, which was a baronet satin rose of orchid color. The score prize was a silver rose of the same ma : terial. Il was won by Mrs. Allen Henry. Besides the honoree and the hostess, the invited guests were:
 Mrs. Hawthorne Hawkins, Miss Elizabeth Dickinson. Mrs. R. E. Lewis, Miss Alma Tharpe, Mrs. Allen Henri. Mrs. R. L. Russell Mrs. J. Broad head. Mss Annie Floyd, Mrs. il. w. Suydam, Mrs. c. Carroll, Mrs. Nat Hawkins. Jr., Miss Grace Meigharl, Mrs. George Coxe, Mrs. A. Jenkins. Mrs. J. H. Eddy. Mrs. Hunter Arm strong. Mrs. Wallace Shelby. Mrs Frank Morange. and Miss Louise Tay- Tor.
 MISS BADGLEY ENTERTAINED
 Miss Wanda Badgley entertained the members of the Cook Hayes bri- dal party at the home of her parents last Saturday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER FOR MISS HAYES

Miss Wanda Badgley entertained last Saturday afternoon at a miscel- laneous shower, complimenting Miss Florence Hayes, bride of Wednes- day.
 The house was decorated with ferns, smilax, roses and valley lilies. Punch was served from pretsily decorated table by Miss Rosa 3adg- ley.
 Each guest was given pro- gramme arranged in basket form, which directed her through the en- tertainment for the afternoon.
 Refreshments consisted of ice cream and cake. The cream. covered with sweeter chocolate, was served in miniature green flower pots on which were painted valley lilies. In the center of each pot was tiny spray of valley lilies.
 The bride was the recipient of many useful gifts.
 About 30 guests were present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

cine did not help me. A friend recom- mended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound and l have found great relief since using it. I keep house and have the careof five children and am very thankful have found Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound such help. 1 recommend it to any woman suffering as Twas before I used it. Mrs. MAuDE E. TAYLOR, 5 St. James Place, Roxbury, Mass.
 Backache is one of the most com. mon symptoms of displacement OF Arrangement of the female system. No woman should make the mistake of trying to overcome it by heroic en- durance, but profit by Mrs. Taylor's experience and try Lydia B. Pink hams Vegetable Compound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
ELLARD-LOVELACE
 WEDDING TAKES PLACE

Miss Helen Lovelace and MT. L. s. Ellard were married Wednesday in the presence of few friends. The ceremony was performed by Dr. J. c. Stivender, at the manse of the Ruhama- Baptist church. The bride wore a blue cloth suit with hat to match. The couple will be at home at Woodlawn after a trip east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY OF MISS LINTHICUM

Merriment and surprise dominat-, ed a pretty party given yesterday by Miss Katherine Linthicum She and her mother, Mrs. E. E. Linthicum. and her sister, Miss Helen Mae Linthi- cum, bade to their home a number of friends, to whom was announced the engagement of Miss Katherine Linthicum to MT. William Hodnett Saunders of Dallas, Tex.
 Just when the party was at it's height, there entered veritable lit tie messenger of Dan Cupid. She was a miniature bride-wedding train and all-bride's bouquet dropping from her dimpled fingers, and cum ming veil caught modestly over her curls and fastened with orange blos- ssoms. She was little Miss Helen Me- Wane, and from a big basket she drew forth and presented to each guests a small envelope containing the cards of the brideto-be and her fance The cards were fastened to- gether with slender white ribbons, and at the end of each streamer tiny hearts were hung.
 A shower of hearts overflowed the edges of the card basket.
 The miniature bride entered to the strains of Lohengrins wedding rarcn played by Mrs. J. R. McWane.
 Miss Helen Mae Linthicum gave humorous reading immediately fol- lowing the announcement, which brought forth applause and laughter. It was entitled, Wedding Cake Ad Lib.'
 The color scheme of the merry party was red and white, carried out in garden flowers and pot plants. The ices were in the form of hearts and cupids. They. too, were red ana white.
 Miss Katherine Linthicum wore lovely dress of all-over lace over ce- rise satin. Miss Helen Mae Linthl- cum was in all-over lace draped over turquoise
 When the guests arrived they were ushered through the sun parIor' where Miss N s. Kitchens and Mss Lucille Stallings served punch.
 About 25 guests enjoyed the affalr'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
TAKES CARE
 OF 5 CHILDREN
Mr..Taylor' sSicknessE Ended by Lydia E. Pinkham's
 Vegetable Compound
Roxbury, Mass suffered con- tinually with backache and was often

despondent, had dizzy spells and at my monthly pe- r.iods it was al- most impossible to keep around at my work. Since my last babycame two years ago my back has been
 worse and no posi-
 tion 1 could get in
 would relieve it,
 and doctors medi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
COOK-HAYES
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The Fountain Heights Methodist church was the scene of 8 beautiful wedding Wednesday evening at s:SO o'clock when Miss Florence Hayes became the bride of MT. Fletcher M, Cook. The church was decorated with smilax and palms, and on the altar were candlesticks holding white tapers.
 Promptly at the hour mentioned, the nuptial music began. MT. Roy 2. Jones sang "Dreaming Alone at Twi- light" accompanied by Miss Annie Waever. Miss Rosalie Weaver sang ITO the End of the World With You" also accompanied by Miss An nie Weaver Lohengrin's bridal march was played by MT. Roy S. Jones.
 The attendants were: Miss Wanda Badgley. MT. E. C. Gillespie, Miss Maude Marshall, MT. Louis Weaver, MT. Louis w. Hayes, brother of the bride.
 Mrs. Otis B. Hayes. sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor, and the maid of honor was Miss Maggie May Hayes, sister of the bride.
 brother, MT. Otis B. Hayes. who gave neT III iila' AANoS.
 MT. Cook with his best man Dr. P. D. Chisolm, met them at the altar where Rev. T. l.. Mcdonald per- formed the ceremony.
 The bride was lovely in white satin. Her veil, cap fashion, was caught up with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white bride roses and valley lilies. The at tendants carried arm bouquets of Russell roses and wore taffeta frocks. Miss Badgley looked charm in orchid, and Miss Marshall very striking in peach. The maid of honor was attractive in green and silver The matron of honor vas go, ned In white satin. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party was entertained at an informal re- ception at the home of the brides r.other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
MIR. JOHNSON AND MISS
 SAMUEL WED

Tuscaloosa papers devote a column and half to the details of very lovely wedding, which will be of in- terest to Birmingham people. It was that of Miss Katie Mae Samuel, eld- est daughter of Mir and Mrs W. D. Samuel, to Mir. Melvin Benjamin Johnson of Minot, N. D.
 The marriage was solemnized at the First Baptist church in Tusca- loosa last Wednesday evening.
 The matron of honor was Mrs. John Curry of sUniontowp. Little Miss Frances Samuel was flower girl, End the best man, Mir. Walter Samuel, Jr. Dr. James A. Duncan performed the ceremony. The ring service was used. ff
 The brides wedding gown was of duchess satin, with draperies of chif- ion, embroidered in seed pearls. The court train was kordered with rose point lact. Her veil wasScaught into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
GILLAM-WHITMER ENGAGEMENT

Mrs. D. F. Whittmer of Green nsboro, formerly of Detroit, announces the engagement of her daughter, Ethel, to MT. Monroe Parker Gillam of Bir- ninghem. The wedding date will be announced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

This September bride is versatile in deed and endowments of beauty ard intellect have not robbed her of that sweetness of spirit which is the greatest of gifts.
 MT. Decker Is the son of Mrs. John M Decker of St. Louis and during his student days at Illinois college made many Jacksonville friends. His war record is two years with the marines. with 12 months of the time spent in active service over seas. His decoration, which he never mentions, tells of gun shot wounds and a citation for bravery while un- der fire.
 MT. Decker is now a student at Washington University In St. Louis in preparation for his profession as a chemical engineer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
MARGARET ALLEN
 SCHOOL BEGINS

The new session of the Margaret Allen school will begin Thursday morning. September 22, at 10 o'clock.
 Pupils and teachers all are expect ed to be present to enjoy the opening exercises. Book lists will be given out, classes organized and duties as signed for the next day. Rev. Dr. J.. A. Bryan will conduct the devotional exercises. Rev. Dr.. Bryan and MT. James Bowron will make short, in- spirational talks. There are to be very few changes in the faculty, and almost all of the former pupils and many new ones are registering.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
TO. CONSIDER
new elevator
Railroad Commission Hear
ing Results in no De-
cision on Mat
ter.
ARGUE OVER SITE
ARGUE OVER SITE
Attorneys for Road and
Grain Company Direc-
tors Present.

The matter of selecting a site for
a Farmers Grain Co. elevator here, Il
subject of discussion for more than Il
ear. was taken under Amusement Fri
day by members of the state rail
way commission after a hearing in the
city hall. Attorneys for the Chicago
& Northwestern lines and the board Of
directors of the grain company We're
present. 1t is believed that decision
may be handed down soon.
Dwight \. Lewis and Earl Wood
ruff, of the railroad commission. heard
arguments as presented by both sides.
The hall was we'll filled with parties
interested in the matter.
The farmers ask that the triangular
tract east of the stockyards be used as
an elevator site The railway COM
pany does not favor this as it does not
want the building on curve. Owners
of property in this tract presented a
petition opposing the proposition.
The company has offered site ON
the spot formerly occupied by the
Peter schooner coal sheds. but this is
not satisfactory to the farmers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19

Cedar Falls. Iowa. Sept. II, (Speci-
al.)-MiSS Myra +. Call. who resigned
from the Iowa State Teachers college
faculty some time ago after twenty-five
years service. will soon be available
to the Parrnt-Teachers association for
assistance in organization, or for adj
dresses. ii was announced today.
Miss Call has been a leader in wo-
mems educational work in the state
for many years and ii is expected her
services will he much in demand. She
i, speaker of unusual ability and will
be able to render service of much
value in her new field.
Requests for her services should be
made directly to the state heardquar-
tnrs of the p. r. A., or to the l. 5. Il. G..
extension Office
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19

one of the best known and most highly
respected farmers Of the Stratforl
community. died at his home southeast
OF Stratford- about 1870 o'clock Sunday
afternoon. Mr. Chapman was in his
usual health until last Wednesday
when he was taken suddenly i'll with
urinal trouble. A doctor was called
and later in the week he was taken TO
the hospital at Webster City for treat
ment. For few hours he seemed
better but on Sunday became worse
again sinking rapidly until death came
to relieve him. He was over % years
old and had lived continuously on the
old home farm for fifty-three years.
Funeral services were held from the
home Tuesday afternoon at . o'clock
and interment took place in the South
Marion cemetery.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
CARL SWANSON ! Gets
LEGION AUTOMOBILE
Farm Hand lis Winner at
American Legion
Dance.

Carl Swanson, who works for his
brother, Johnson Swanson, on the lat
ter's farm west Of this city, was award
ed the Ford automobile given as a prize
at the American Legion dancing party
III the Chamber OF Commerce rooms
Friday evening. Mr.. Swanson was not
present at the dance. but held ticket
No. 90S. which drew the car. The draw
ing for the car took place shortly be-
fore II o'clock. This was i'll charge of a
committee made up outside of Legion
Frela Merrill drawing
the lucky number which Mr..
Swanson held.
The dance was we'll attended despite
the heavy rainfall Of the evening"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
New Teachers
Are Entertained.

1t has been the custom for some
years for the members of the teaching
corps who were here the previous year.
to entertain the new faculty members.
This precedent was followed Friday
night at Lincoln high school. where, de-
spite the rain, all but four of the
teachers assembled to give the glad
hand to the new contingent OF teach
crs.
The hall on the second floor was
tastefuIly decorated. and there the
Misses Bidlack. Stark, Bell and Mr..
Ross were in the receiving line.
Various modes of entertainment were
cmploycd-a who's who and what
they do''-included all the teachers.
and showed with what tools they
won success. Tie tools ranged from
a spade with which cedar chests were
to be made) to quart cup. in which
brains were measured.
Several films (?) were reproduced
,ipon the screen-Light Conversation.
the "School Ma'am's Return" and the
movie Of IA bachelor man Who goes to
housekeeping with six other young
men.
The new members were given very
thorough and exhaustive initiation.
and under thc able cross examination
of Mr. Ross. there was little omitted
Which would constitute proof OF clig-
Utility to join the Webster City fac,
ulty. After initiation, ice cream and
cake were served.
If any came feeling unacquaipted
they surely had the ice all broken
and the many good laughs together
formed a fine foundation for good fel'
lowsllip throughout the year. The
guests assured the hosts that they had
been delightfully."- entertained and a
rainy evening was made into most
merry one.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
Iowa First.

Iowa again leads the nation in the
health of school children according to
word just received at the Office of the
Iowa Tuberculosis association from the
contest for the largest number of chill
dren faithfully performing the healtl,
chores of the modern health crusade
during the last school year. Iowa ranks
first in actual number of crusaders and
third in percentage of school enroll
ment. OF 10 first prize banners award
Ell by the National Tuberculosis asso-
citation for schools making the best
ealth records. Iowa wins six.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
Leases Farm.

Stratf0rd Courier !: Frank Hunt, the
well known horse trader who has made
his winter headquarters here the past
two years, has leased the VIM. Enburg
farm west of town and is to be given
possession Oct. 1. He has moved his
wagon out there now and a portion Of
his livestock until he is given posses
sion of the house. Mr., Hunt bought the
entire crop which is yet in the fields
and which he expects to use in feeding
in cattle, horses and hogs. 1t is said
that Mr.. Enbrrg will move into STRAIT
ford again and that he expects to build
a garage on his lots north of the city
park this fall and liveiin it until next
summer when he will build modern
home on the lots. ~.
- John Chapman Dies. .
StratfOrd Courier: John Chapman,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
Mrs. .Ankruin and
c. f. Burris- We'd.

Friends today learned that Mrs. Alta
Ankrum and c. f. Burris. both of this
city. were married in Des Moincs some
two weeks ago Mrs. Ankrum was for
merly foretdy at the Star laundry
when Mr.. Burris was its proprietor
Mr.. Burris owned the laundry here
for several years. having recently trad
ed it to II. ]. Buell.. The many friends
of the couple extend congratulations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
The OFF Chance.

Chicago Tribune: Junior was IN me
habit of coming to the table with Il
dirty face and. Of course. liad 10 ne
sent away One time his mother, near
ly losing patience said:
Junior, why do you persist III com
ing To the table without washing! lo't
know always send You away.
We'll" said Junior, meeEly, once
You forgot"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
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lettings About the
'--.'r County.
A Kick OIL Fair.

Williams Enterprises We have heard
considerable compla int, from live stock
exhibitors at the county fair. on the
way the professional stock raisers took
all the big prizes. 1t seems that these
big fellows who have taken in all the
fairs in the State took, the real money,
while the local stock men had to be sat
isfied with what was left.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-09-19
Hard Times.

Vancouver Province: First Derelict
Surely you amt loolin' for work,
Bill?
Second Ditto-Oh. amt /! The miss
us gets the bloomin' sacks, and then
she has me up at 8 o'clock to find 'er
another job!