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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-08-05

MOTORISTS entering the Ohio
town of London see this sign;
Drive slow and see our city,
Drive fast and see our jail"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-08-05

"Tax revision first" Sure-revise
them downward before we have to
pay them
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-08-05

Despite the Valstead act, 10000
stills are running in Porto Rico,
Whac is the price Of passage to
Porto Rico?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-08-05
FOR SALE

Good saddle hirse,
Rev. c. W. Bailey, Macon Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-08-05

Sometimes an automobile acts 50
COMPOUNDED crazy that you suspect
it has moonshine liquor in the gas
tank.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-08-05
Red Poll Bull.

Registered Red Poll bull for sale
cheap. Size, age and quality good.
DR.. H. F. MARS, Paulette, Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1921-08-05
No Flies On Them

School Teacher-"Swarms of flies
descended upon the Egyptians, but
there were no flies on the children of
Israel"
Isaac Isaacstein-"There amt now
either'-Cleveland News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
ANNISTON INTERESTED
 IN COUNTY QUEENS.

large number of pretty girls are being suggested as the county queen to be present at the Semi -CentenniaI from Calhoun county. Miss Iva Cook, writing in The Anniston Star, gossips about the event as follows:
 "A committee is being formed in Anniston for the purpose of selecting the county's queen. As there are so many attractive young girls and women to select from. this will be a most important and interesting task. Anniston has great many social queens" and great number, of at tractive possible candidates have been suggested. Among these are: Miss Mary Pope Maybank, Miss Nellie Gal liner, Miss Knoxie Lanning, Miss Mary Evelyn Arnold, Miss Masculine caudle, Miss Virginia Ordway, Miss Josephine Nourse, Miss Elizabeth Meredith. Miss Gladys Gay, Miss Katherine Herren. Miss Jewell Ellin, Miss Mary Hudson and Miss Constan- tine of Oxford. Misses Daugette and Miss Mary Knox Fitz, of Jackson vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21

good of mankind, 1t will be as Q rower such as the world has ever known" The University of Alabama feels like urging every woman with in reach of this school to attend these sessions and to be conscientious in an effort to secure from its sessions the greatest good possible.
 No woman can intelliEently dis charge her new responsibilities to- ward this great government Of ours without some preparation. This school is being coPlucted with the hope that large number of women in Birmingham and the surrounding territory will attend.
 The daily programme containing the names of speakers, the hours, and meeting places, will be ready by Sep tember 20. Copies may be had at that time from the headquarters of the League of Women Voters in Birming ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
DALLAS COUNTY VERY MICH IN THE RACE

News from Selma, in the Times Journal, tells of the voting contest for county queens that has been inaug- urated, and with what vim 1t has started off.
 Already, according to the report, 3S of Dallas countys representative and beautiful girls have been nominated for the race. Any of them" says Miss Seay, society editor, would make an ideal queen. However, since Dal- las cannot send them all In bunch to Birmingham, 1t is necessary now that one be chosen from the lot, and it Is up to the county to choose the one she loves the best.'
 The occasion will be a rare and delightful experience for the young woman asked to represent Dallas. Meeting the President and Mrs. Hard ing Is a big feature, but by no means the only big feature of the trip to Birmingham, The entire stay will be replete with charming social func- tlons, and every hour will be crowd ed with some entertainment of pro- nounced interest.
 "The most representative people of the state of Alabama will be in Bir- mingham for the celebration, and the queens companions will be 66 other picked Alabama girls"
 These are the Dallas county candi- dates, many of whom are well known and have visited in Birmingham who have been suggested for Dallas coun tvs queen; Emma Herndon Agee, Selma; Margaret Alison, Richmond; 1; Belzora Baker, Selma; Elizabeth Beers, Selma: Minnie Bendersky, Sel- ma; Dorcia Burfitt, Selma; Jane Cas- sell, Carlowville; Sarah Coleman, Sell ma; Crawford Campbell, Sema; Ruth Davis, Selma; Elizabeth Dunaway, Orrville; Lucille DuBose, Selma; Vir- giinia Dunaway, Orryille; Carolyn FL kan. Selma; Edith Gibson, Orrville; Evelyn Hayden, Selma; Mabel Kirk patrick, Cahaba; Dorothy Kayser. Sell ma; Florence Lee, Selma Gertrude Melvin, Selma; Lidie Minter, Tyler; Annette Minton, Selma; Cornelia Nor rison, Selma; Ruth Mccullough, Sell ma; Louise Rowell, Selma; Carrie Goodwin, Riggs, Pleasant Hill; Kate Smith. Selma; Josephine Schustcr. Sel ma; Gladys Steele, Selma; Fay Scales, Selma; Marie smith, Selma; Josephine Sutton, Selma; Tyler Wilby. Selma; Carrie Whitaker, Selma; Pauline Young, Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
Women of Birmingham Are Almost Ready
 to Attend School
D. NiINGoN HALL

HR1 don't worry about keeping up
 with politics any longer.
 S just asy my wife who to vote for.
 r1ts easier. And she has studied ihe question"
 This from a mere man.
 1T inquire of her whether cer- tain proposed law is good one- and why We need it."
 He was expatiating to group or women who were speaking of Bir- nnineham's citizenship school which is to start September 26.
 I'm getting her little books ready" he said--though very seri- ously-"theres lots going on down there I want to know about and I've not time to go myself. She has said she must go for the benefit of the whole family"
 Several hundred women-as well as men-are expected to attend the school. which is to be held through September 50. Society women in great numbers will go; club women will be present, professional women, and those who can slip away from down town business for an hour or so.
 The school is to tell voters what powers they have under the eonsti- tution and will bu under the aus- pices of the League of Women Voters
 Dignity Is added to the citizenship school in that the extension depart ment of tho state university is put ing 1t on. There will be day ses- sions and some evening sessions; and 1t Is being urged that every woman in the district avail herself of the chance to be present.
 Everything will not be dull and dry; sociability will be a keynote, and 1t Is promised rHat as many memories of fun and good timc will be woven into history as one enjoyed when sne was a little girl and was eager to know everything from just who her desk-mate was to be, down 10 when recess was coming on.
 The evening sessions will be par ticularly marked with lectures from men Of national reputation. Among thesa are pr. Caxton, and Dr. Welch, of the Alabama Health department, and Dr. ). W. Abercromhie, Former congressman and at present state place where the school is to be held will be announced shortly.
 Hundreds of copies of the schools prospectus are being mailed out It Is urged that women do not throw these into the waste basket until they have familiarized themselves with just what they can expect to learn at the school. The League of Women Voters feels that the more up on every question Alabama and Birmingham women are, the a,oner can laws be put through that will mean for community advancement and general benefit.
 Listen to what the prospectus has to say in part;
 "If ever the world sees a time when women shall come together purely and simply for the benefit and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
THREE EPOCHS IN WOMAN'S LIFE

There are three critical stages in n wom- ans life which leave their mark on her career-the first when she changes from a care-free girl to woman. the second motherhood. and the third is change of life. Most of the misery which comes to women through i'll health dates from one or an- other of these periods, but women should remember that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound is n reliable remedy and has been very successful in overcoming the ailments which may come to them at these times. as it is natural restorative for such conditions. Nearly half century of success entities Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to the respect and confidence of every fair minded woman Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
DINING AT THE
 SOUTHERN CLUB

At the luncheon hour yesterday there were a number of prominent Birmingham people at the Southern club, as well as their visitors and out-of-town guests.
 Among these were:
 Mrs. George Huddlston of Washing ton, who was the guest of Mrs. Ster- ling A. Wood; Mir. J. A. Arnold. vice president of the Southern Tariff asso- citation, of Washington. D. C., and Mir. l.. H. Weller, who were the guests of MT. W, l.. Shumate. Mr, J. c, ODell had as his guests Mir. M, l.. Davis, R. k. Hollis and J. l.. Hughes.
 Others noted were Miss Grace Meighan, Miss Josephine Meadow MT. Paul II. Earle, Mir, W. J. Wales of Baltimore, MT. Haskin Williams, w. Carson Adams, Ed J. Rowe, M. D.. Perryman of New York city, J. M, Wallace of Canada, C. L. Bransford, E, J. Rowe
 T. II. Benners, T. H. Benners, Jr., of three. Mir c. T. Walker was with Nathan l., Miller dined together; John C. Henley and James c. smith were Ut another table.
 Elsewhere were c. l.. Hagan, John D. Farrell, James B. Drake, R. A.. Green. l.. $. Evins, B. T. Waites, Paul Lanier, N. c. Glass, A. c. Montgomery, c, A Calhoun, Thornton Estes, w. J., Adams, W. R. Lloyd, John Ralston of Coden, Haskins Williams. Frank Stevens, R. H. Mcintosh. Frank Nell son, Eugene Ireland. J. B. Patterson J. B. McClary and Middleton $. Barn. well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21

from which the kiddies were served fruit punch.
 The favors were little glass tele- phones, filled with candy, paper hats. and other playthings.
 The children played games until the close of the twilight hour.
 Those present were Elizabeth Cabaniss, Kitty Barrett, Helen Bad ham, Orline Drennen, Mary Lanier Munds, Mary Hiden, Murray Smith, Marion Shook, Elizabeth Crawford Mildred Murray Caroline Armstrong. Katherine LAnier, Mollie Walker, Le- roy Percy, Walker Percy, Preston Smith, Jr., Frank Anderson. Jr., Frederick Anderson and Pelham An derson. Webb Crawford Badham, Jesse L. Drennen, Jr.. Arnold Dren- nen, LeRoy Arms strong, Mat Murphy, Jr., Shelby Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21

dozen couples, and is built both for shallow and deep water fans. At one end it is constructed more narrowly than at the opposite side, and at tho deepest water is 10 feet At the shall lowest point it is IS inches.
 The pool is constructed Of cement and is fed by springs and a well. ths water being pumped from the well by an automatic pump.
 The club serves for its patrons chicken dinners every evening. which are usually enjoyed on the hugs lawn in the summer. Electric lights are strung over the lawn, which is shaded by big trees whose leaves furnish canGN> of crimsB4 and gold these autumn hours.
 The clubhouse floor is well waxed for dancing and there is a Victrola for music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
 IGNORING VISITOR

Mrs. E. D, Brown entertained in- formally yesterday at bridge lunch con which complimented Mrs. J. c. ffeips of Dallas. Tex, The house gave suggestion of the fall season Tn It's decorations of autumn flowers of pastel shades.
 me guest prize was dainty lingerie anu the score prize hand made handkerchief.
 A number of guests enjoyed the pretty affair and the dainty lunch- con.
 Mrs. Phelps is the guest of her mother in this city, and has been ac- corded series of parties, among them being one at which Miss Kate Earle Terrell and Miss Agnes Ter rcll were hostesses a few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
RANDOM NOTES

MT. and Mrs. c. B. Nasty, formerly of Selma, will make their home in Birmingham. Mrs. Nasty and her small daughter, Bettie Margaret, have been spending the summer here with Mrs. Hasty's parents.
 Miss Pauline Haynie and Miss Lee Tyler Jackson of Llano, Tex, will arrive Saturday to be the guests of park. The visitors will remain the entire winter to share in the city's gayeties.
 MT. and Mrs. R. w. Trotter have returned from their wedding trip to Chattanooga and Signal Mountain. They have been away since Septem- Der 5.
 Mrs. M. M. Ewing and daughter, Miss Emma Ewing, after spending some time with Mrs. Robert Ewing, have returned to Dallas, Tex.
 Mrs. Willis Butt of Eufaula is vis- iting Mir. and Mrs Samuel Treutlen Barnett at their home in Forest Park.
 Mrs. Robert W. Ewing and son have returned from Wyandotte, Mich While there they were the guests of Mrs. Ewing's sister, Mrs. Coomer, who was Miss Aurie Arm strong.
 Miss Elizabeth Bethea has gone to New Orleans to resume her studies at Sophie Newcomb college.
 
 Miss Martha Armstrong is In Montgomery, where she is the guest O. Mrs. Brevard Jones.
 MT. and Mrs. P. M Leath announce the birth of g little daughter. whom they have named Rebecca Hill.
 Mrs. Adolph Kind of Turin, Italy, pa ssed through the city recently en route to Greensboro, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. Adelaide Mur- phy. Later Mrs. Kind will come to Birmingham to be the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frances Brown and Mir. and Mrs. Matt Murphy.
 Miss Margaret Chenoweth is now the guest of Mrs. Than Cross.
 Mrs. A. A. Hopson and two chill dren have returned from visit to MT. Hopson's mother in Richmond, Va. They have been away six weeks.
 Mir. J. c. Nelson of Syracuse. N. Y., is expected soon to be the gueN [ of his mother. Mrs. J. c. Nelson, Sr. ! Mrs. LeRoy Holt and Mrs. Clifford Abbott are at Cook Springs. They xufn ha 10 days
 Mrs. B. T. Brown and daughter, Miss Katherine Brown, have re- turned to their home in Cincinnati. While in the Magic City Miss Brown was entertained by a number Of friends who gave informal affairs for her. She was here for about q month, both she and her mother be- ing the guests of Mrs. E. D. Brown.
 Miss Myrabell Pope will be in school at Rogers Hall this season. She is the daughter of Mrs. Gus Pope. Miss Pope will leave Septem- Der 27.
 Mir and Mrs. Frank Nelson and MT, and Mrs. Leo Steiner will motor to Montgomery tomorrow. MrS. 6cIlJdullu odWySt s~iN car Payne of Anniston are visiting III Birmingham.
 MT. and Mrs. R. c. Carmichael are the guests of MT. and Mrs. $. E. Noyes at Anniston.
 Mark Tucker made a short visit to Tuscaloosa the last week. Professor d'Agostino, formerly ot this city, has gone to Tuscaloosa. where he will open 2 violin studio, Miss Mary Louise McTyre has re- turned after an extended visit with her aunt. Mrs. Felix Wiedman, in | Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Doris Marfer is among the Bir- ming gham girls who are attending school at the University of Alabama | this season.
 l Capt. and Mrs w. S. Jennings oi Franklin. Tenn., have arrived to spend the winter with their daughter. Mrs H. B. McLaurin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
PLANS FOR
 CAUGHRAN-DANIE WEDDING

Wedding plans have been com p'eted for the marriage of Miss Mar garet Pearl Caughran to MT. Henry A. Daniel which is to be solemnized, Oc :. tober S. s The wedding will take place at the nflde's home, her maid of honor being her sister. Miss Blanche Caughran. .Her bridesmaid will be Miss Lula bana Caughran. The attendants oe .ne groom will be MT. Eric Smith and MT. Carey Stalnaker.
 The bride will wear a blue satin with all over lace draperies. On lhelr honeymoon, the couple will visit ,ne groom's parents in South Ala ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
BRIDE-ELECT PARTY FOR MISS NALL

Miss Alice Nall was honoree red gently at spend the day party. The guests spent their time embroiderins linen pieces for the bride- -to-be. A plate was served, after which a Kitchen shower was given Little Marjorie Suggs was dressed as a lit- tie maid, and presented the gifts.
 The color scheme was yellow and White, and showed In the decorations, ices and contests with which the guests amused themselves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
LITTLE MISS CARTER
 HONOREE YESTERDAY

Little Mss Emily Carter of Phila- delphia. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jack Carter, and granddaughter of Mrs. P, H. c, Cabell. was the honoree yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock at a bautiful party given by Mrs. Frank Nelson at her handsome home. ''The Hillocks."
 The event was in the nature of lawn party, and a large table In the center of the lawn held a punch bowl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
TOM THUMB WEDDING
 TO DIE STAGED

The Tom Thumb wedding will be repeated by request at the Elev- CT tn Avenue Methodist annex Friday evening, September 23, at o'clock for the benefit of the beginners de- partment. The same cast of charac- ters will be seen. The wedding party is as follows;
 Ribbon bearers. Dora Alice Hend- ley. Mary Dunbar Connell, Mary Ur- quhart. Mae Parker.&
 Bridesmaids. Katherine Ash. Lois Parham, Elizabeth Conway. Dorothy Clary, Elizabeth Benton, Bessie Scott Harris. Maid of honor, Har- riet Stallworth. Matron of honor. Evelyn Mccall. Ring bearer. Laura Skelton. Flower girls, Katherine Garber, Frances Shore. Minister, William Donaldson. Best man. Ben Watkins. Groom. Herman Rice. Bride, Sara Lee Banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
INTERESTED
 IN LOCAL WEDDING

The Anniston Star has--thi com ment to make on the announcement that Miss Katherine Linthicum is to be married to Mr. William H. Saun ders of Dallas, Texas:
 Miss Linthicum formerly resided in Anniston, with her parents, who for a number of years have been prominently identified with the bus iness and social life of Birmingham. The above announcement will be of more than ordinary interest to her Annlston friends who have known her since childhood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
TIIORABuRG-NALL
 WEnnIN(s SOIEMNIED

Miss Alice Nall was quietly mar ried last night to Mr. Henfy Lavigor Thornburg at the residence of Rev. J. T. McNew. pastor of the Fifty sixth Street Baptist church. Th> pride was gowned in a dark blue tricotine coat suit, with black hat and shoes. She carried a corsage Of brides roses and valley lilies. After the ceremony, MT. and Mrs. Thorn burg left immediately for Chatta-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
WEDDING OF INTEREST IN BIRMINGHAM

The wedding of MT. Robert Bald win Leary. son of Mir. and Mrs. James Franklin Leary of Birming ham; took place September 6 at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Wilding at Fort Wayne, Ind. He was married to Miss Margarita Elizabeth Wilding. the Rev. Robert Little of ficiating.
 immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Leary left for an east ern trip which will end at New York, where they win sail for Europe to be gone several months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
LITTLE MISS NOLAN'S BInTHDAY PARTY

Next Saturday at o'clock little
 Miss Alice Nolan, the attractive daughter of pr. and Mrs. Michael Nolan, will give a birthday party to
 which she has invited a large num- Der of her little friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
MISS TOWNSEND
 WEEDS MR. SCREIVER

At the home of her father, Mir W. II. Townsend, Miss Susie Hudson Townsend became the bride of Mir. George F. Sereiver. The ceremony was solemnized by the Rev Father Stea of St. Pauls Catholic church.
 The wedding took place at S:30 yesterday morning, after which the young couple left for Mobile, Mont gomery and other points in south Alabama, Miss Townsend was charm ing in a wedding suit of black, fash toned after the new fall mode, and she wore black hat. Her flowers were brides roses and valley lilies. Miss Townsend has many friends in Birmingham who will find interest in the news of her marriage. She was formerly with the Daily Ledger Her husband is an engineer with the Corners Steel company,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
NEWS OF CUNNINGHAM
 rEQPLE IN AREGnN

Miss Susie Pearson and Miss Lulu Pearson of Birmingham, Ala, are leaving today on their homeward Journey after an extended visit at the home of Mrs. Frank snedecor Mrs, Snedecor is motoring them as far as Seattle. From there the trio Will be made by way of Canada with short stays at Lake Louise and Chi eago' Mrs Snedecor and her guests have spent practically the entire summer motoring to points of inter est Tn oregon-Crater Lake, tho va rious beaches. the Columbia highway ana many other interesting ~spots.- Oregon Statesman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
WOODY-MARTIN
 WEDDING SoLEMNIZED

Miss Claudia Martin became the bride Saturday of Mr. John w. Woody. The marriage was solemnized at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. M. A. Marcum. The Rev. Dr. i. c. Cassady was the officiating min ister.
 The house was decorated with q profusion of ferns and palms. Before an improvised altar of green lattice work entwined with clinging vines the vows were spoken.
 The young people were met at the altar by their attendants, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Woody. After the ceremony refreshments and a social hour was enjoyed by a number of the young couples friends and reia tives.
 The brides costume was of blue canton crepe, combined with jade. She wore a hat and other accessories to conform
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
NEW swIMMING POOL AT
 LINGER IGNGER (TnR

Members of the Linger Longer club speak with enthusiasm of new swimming pool just being completed, and delightful parties at the club these before the winter days.
 The club numbers among it's mem- bers many of the city's delightful peo- pie, who motor out to enjoy its at fractions.
 The pool can accommodate several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
MRS. CABELB TO
 ENTERTAIN AT TEA

Mrs. P H. c. Cabell will entertain Saturday at the Country club at tea In honor of her daughter, Mrs. Jack Carter of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
WEDNESDAY, CLUB
 WITH MISS WEBB

The members of the Wednesday Bridge club meet today with Miss Gladys Webb, at her home on Eiey- enth avenue. The hour is y,.J o'clock. and several tables will en- joy the game.
 Those who will play are: Miss Mar garet Smith. Miss Margaret Lewis, Miss Elizabeth Crow, Miss LocAle Wingo. Miss Elizabeth Wingo. Miss Lucille Harper, Miss Sadie Phelps, Miss Margaret Jones. Mrs. Robert Stedman and the hostess. A few ex- tra guests will be invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
FIELDER,s CHOICE

From Life.
 The Chicago ball players who waived immunity didn't regard it 'as permanent waive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21


 The Age-Herald has arranged with Leading fashion designers of New York to furnish its readers 8 daily fashion and pattern service. All pat terms will be seam-fnaking and guar snteed to fit perfectly. Safe delivery Of every pattern ordered Is also guar ~nteed. Yop sllould order patterns a little in advance of the time you will need tlem as stock is not kept in Birming ham, but all orders will be forwarded to the patte<n department m New York for attention
 Ladies Waist--Very fine handker- chief linen is chosen for this trim blouse. The broad, shawl collar rolls back from the neck in the becoming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-21
FIVE-YEAR OLD GIVES PARTY

Games and contests were the fea lures of a birthday party given dur ing the week end by little Miss Vir- ginia Harris who was five-years old. The prizes were won by Helen Cos per and Dorcas Cumbus. Ice cream and cake were served,