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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-04

ana groom was arranged on the big
side porch decorated with green and
hung with blue and gold Japanese
lanterns. one OF the chief decora-
tons Of the table was the sword of
General Robert t.. Lee. G. S. A.. which
he carried at the surrender at APP
pomatt"x in lSG. HOnorcd guests at
the wedding We're the members of the
delegation from K r. Lee Camp OF
Confederate Veterans here, that or
ganization having been rendered n
special invitation to attend An or
chcStra from Washington PLAYED
throughout the evening and the house
was decorated everywhere with auan-
uitics of fragrant flowers ant, tall
candles in old fashioned silver can
dlcSticks. White clcma,is. blue
dclphinium. roses and foliage made
AN effective background for tho
pretty costumes worn by the women
present.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Ely left later
for tour OF Canada. Among the
guests from distance attending the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-04
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Prominent Enlargement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry WELLINGTON
cobb announce the engagement of
lheIF daughter, Katherine Henderson
scales. 10 Edward Harris Moon. son
vi Mr. ana Mrs. Edward Moon of
tshchburS. The wedding will take
place the last week in October.
brilliant Wedding.
society here and throughout the
south is greatly Interested In the
marriage OF Miss Anne Carter Leo
granddaughter Of General Robcr, +,
Lee. the great Confederate chicft,in
and Lieutenant Hanson Edward I:Iy
Jr., son Of General Hanson +: E:ly and
Mary barber Ely. which took place
last evening at o'clock in uuain.
Trinity Church at tppcrvilIc A hril
liant company of distinguished guests
from many parts Of the country filled
the church for the ceremony. whici,
was performed by Rev. +. H. Burw.u
IN" bride is tn" daughter OF the lat.
captain Robert T. Lee and Juli.t
Carter Lee. and belongs to ono or IN.
most historic and known
families IN the country. The church
was decorated for the ceremony veg
t"rdhy evening with foliage and many
lSht"d candles. and the ends Of the
ptWS on the center aisle were d.cn
rated in hydrangcas forming a hedge
81 flowers. The altar was arranged
with quantities OF whit" clemntiy
blossoms and two bowls Of blue
d"iphinium and yellow roses Schu-
berts Ave Maria was rendered softly
during the service
The bride entered the church with
her cousin. Colonel Robert Edward
Lee. Of Virginia. who also gave her
in marriage. Her wedding gown ,Sas
fashioned OF soft white satin en-
broidcrcd in pearls. and tho long
court train. which hung from her
shoulders. was finished with Ii band
OF pearl embroidery. She carried n
bouquet Of lilies Of the valley and
gardcn!as and her vel OF ;ullc was
arranged with cOronct OF pearls
Lieutenant Louis Rraincrd Ely was
the grooms best man. Miss Mary Gus
It's Lee. who was her sisters maid o.
honor. wore costume OF yellow
chiffon and carried an armful Of blue
d.lph!nium. Miss Juliet carter
Duiany. the small daughter OF MIR and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-09-04

De present. and prominent women
VIII act as chapcrons
mere VIII be the usual Informal
""hce AT IN" Country Club of Vir-
eihh wednesday evening and again
Saturday evening
BRENT WITT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
 ID FURNISH CARS
Many Autos Needed for Pres idential Parade-Loan of
 Cars Is Requested

The Birmingham semi centennial committee has requested Charles c. Davis, president of the Birmingham Automobile club. to secure automo- piles for the presidential parade, as well as the floral parade,
 It is pointed out that 25 cars will be required for the presidential pa rade, on october 26, to accommod te the presidential party, and between 65 and 70 cars for decoration the day following
 The cars going into the parade on the 27th do not necessarily have to be new first-clags cars, as they will all be covered with artificial flow CTS by the committee without expense 10 the owners of these cars. and while the Automobile club IS endeav- bring to see all the dealers person. ally they find that in making the rounds 8 great many are out and com sequently cannot be seen.
 MT. Davis says that many of the dealers who have cars they could do- nate cannot be seen personally and he Is anxious that they communicate with the club advising him of the number of cars they can furnish. MT. Davis requests these dealers to call club headquarters, Main 2911. at he earliest possible moment advising the number of cars that they can furnish for each date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13

itism should enter Into this contest and SO they selected ten judges from different parts of the county, and many Of the judges did not even know the contestants. The follow ing were judges in the contest; Mrs. NJ. c. Ci< of Sipsey, Mrs. C. P. Moore of Ernpi z. Mrs. A. l.. Haley and Mrs J. T, Forran of America, Mrs. c. l.. Wakefield of Carbon Hill. Mrs, Q, M. Long of Cordovs. Mrs. l.. R lLacy Mrs. Joe Conwen Mrs, Powers and Mrs. Albert Russell.
 The decision was not made public until the picture show tonight, when the name Of Miss Mary Alexander was flashed as the beauty queen to rep resent Walker county at the recep- tion of the President in Birmingham on October 26. The decision was al- most unanimous. and Walker county may well be proud of her representa- tive at this great event.
 Pouring tea in dining room were Miss Rhobena Galldcher, Mrs J. w. Shepherd. Jr.. and Mrs A. G. Joh fson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
FRANK TERRY TOPS
 NEW BILL AT LOEW'S
AII-Star Vaudeville and Tom Mix in Feature Picture
 on the Bill

Something extraordinary will be of fered patrons and friends at Loew' s Bijou for the second half of this week, beginning today, according to the announcement of an "all-star'' bill by Mana ger Thomas H. James.
 Frank Terry, the clever song and scenario writer. whose act. according to press reports stopped the show in other cities and received thunder ous applausc, Is announced as the headliner of this vaudeville bill, and he will feature RNs drama tic master pieces, Blind" and MT. Booze" This star performer Is probably one of the most versatile actors on the vaude- ville stage today and his songs, dances, stories and dramatic song highly entertaining but in many re- spects unique.
 Hill and Quinnell, two well-known vaudeville actors. will present an act entitled Fun in a Park" comedy offering featuring cycling feats as we'll as dances and various stunts. followed by Laing and Green, des- lgnated as i"the youngest Of the old timers" in an artistic song revue. presenting old-time as well as mod ern songs of a high order
 Another famous vaudeville team, Wild and Sidalia, sends word that they have in readiness a special supply of spar rlSling tunes. original chatter, and all kinds of nonsensical bits for the patrons of Loew's Bijou.
 Sylvia Moro, aided by the Reckless Duo, will present some spectacular novelty doings as well as songs, dances and acrobatics, capping the climax of the act with some sensa- tional aerial work and balancing.
 Tom Mix, who needs no introduce ton to Birmingham movie lovers, will be seen in Fox picture. entitled .The Night Horsemen," story of a wild nature tanned in the crucihle of love. It tells of Whistling Dan, who loved Kate Cumberland; but Dams way was peculiar. The night before tho wedding day he heard the wild geese flying northward. To Whis- tlinr Dan there was something about the flight of the geese that drew him onward with them. so he followed the flying birds--and disappeared from the Cumberland ranch into the will derness.
 Dams wildness left him with an ungovernable temper. which was ter rible as the ferocAy of the woif drawing near it's prey. Hut aftei passing through some several or deals and thrilling experiences he be- comes a new man and for the nrs' time in his life. through hts love Tor Kate. he longs for the homelife. re- turning to the ranch with Kate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
B|G EATERS GET
 KIDNEY TROUBLE Take Salts at first sign of Bladder irritation or
 Backache.

The American men and women .4isst guard constantly against Kid ney trouble because we eat too much and all of our food Is rich Our blood is filled with uric acid which the kidneys strive to filter out they weaken from oyerwork. become sluggish; the eliminative tissues coz and the result is kidney trouble. Bladder weakness and a general de- cline in health :
 When your kidneys feel like Jumps of lead: your back hurts or the urine IS cloudy. full of sediment or you are obliged to seek relief two or suffer with sick headache or dizzy. nervous spells. acid stomach, or y5ou have rheumatism when the ' <feather Is bad get from your phar- rnacist about four ounces of lad k;aits. take tablespoonful in a glass M water before breakfast for . few 6ssys and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts Is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia. and has been used for - generations to flush and stimulate clogged Kidneys to xioutralIxe the acids in the urine 60 t ho longer Is 8 source of irritation. thus ending bladder disorders.
 Jad Salts Is inexpensive; cannot { iHjure. makes a delightful effervcs- cent lithia water beverage. and be- ]pngs in every home. because mo- tjody can make mistake by having | good kidney flushing any tims.-- 4Av. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
ENDORSEMENT IS
 GIVEN ART LEAGUE

Hearty indorsement of the work and plans of the Birmingham unit of the Alabama Art league followed d talk by Miss Olivia O'Neal, in which the plans and purposes of the or ganization were explained to the members of the Exchange club al the regular weekly luncheon yester- day at 1 o'clock at The Tutwiler,
 Miss ONeal explained the prac- tical as well as the artistic side of the work of the league. and showed the relation between the development of the artistic sense and the promo- tion of the city beautiful and gem eral improvement in living conditions. Pledges of support and membership from a number of members of the club followed her talk.
 E The president. Dr. Oscar de Wolff Randolph, as-authorized to appoint committee to investigate the sug- gested plan of the Junior Chamber of Commerce to provide cordial welcome and some entertainment for visiting football teams. and their boosters coming to Birmingham for games each season. especial reference being made to teams other than Ala bama and Auburn. which had large alumni associations here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
COLUMBUS DAY
 CELEBRATED BY
 ITALIAN COLONY
Dances, Parades and Feasts Mark 419th Anniversary of the Landing of the Dis
 coverer of New World

Columbus Day was celebrated by the Italians of this district yester day in a very wnole-hearted way. In commemorating the 4I9th ami versary of the landing of Columbus, the different Italian societies of Bir- mingnam and vicinity he'd parades in the afternoon and dances last night, in which the real holiday spirit of the Latin-Amerlcan was evident.
 4.l., inning at p. m. the festivities lasteu untlI midnight.
 In Ensiey the Co4umbus club and the NIttoria Emanuel soeIety held a joint celebration in the Vittoria EmanueI lIl nall on Avenue E. A pa rade was given on the streets of Ems ley at 3 D. m. in which the itaiian societies of Ensiey and Pratt City took part. After the parade B meet ing was held in the soclety's hall in wnich many Of the prominent ltai- ians participated.
 speeches were made by Charles kouss. tho founder of the local col ony; A. Geraci, editor of the loca. Italian newspaper, I'll Gladlatorei and Nicolas Costanz&. Music was furnished by the Costa band. Last night a dance was held in the hall anu a continuance of the festivities of the afternoon took place.
 The money for this celebration was given by the Ensley Italian so- ciety in order that all might enjoy the occasion free. Heretofore an admission fee had been charged, but this year this was done away with.
 The hall was necked with flags and other decorations and presented a very attractive appearance.
 In the city the Umbert Savoy, Prince of Piedmont, Italian society held big dance carnival at Miles hail, in celebration of Columbus Day. The hall was decorated with Ameri- can and Italian flags. The music was furnished by Romeo's jazz or- chestra and large crowd was in at tendance. The affair began at S:3Q o'clock and continued until midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
ROAD BUILDING ON
 IN WALKER COUNTY

Jasper, october 12. = Especially - Walker county is now engaged in some real roadbuilding, and great progress is being made on the Bank head highway, between Jasper tnd the Jefferson county line. There are three contractors at work on this road now. and the gravel is arriving daily from Hackleburg to cover this road. The work is being done by Vines & Myers. Hopkins & Son and Hall & Brown and Is being rushed at all speed in order to get much of the grading finished before the wln-er rains begin.
 The Walker county highway com mission, together with the state nigh way commission and the federal road commission. are planning to Adver tise the road from the Sanders ferry bridge to the Jefferson county line The contract under construction ex- tends from two miles west of Jasper to the Sanders bridge. and the sec ond contract, which Is to be let with In the next few weeks will complete the stretch to the county line. The engineers are now finishing the sur vey to Carbon Hill. and work on that end of the road will be under qon- struction by early spring or before.
 It is understood that the Bank head highway will be finished through the county before the work is stopped. thereby giving hard road through the entire county. This will connect the hard roads of Jef- ferson and Marion. which will elim!- rate the bad ltsx of the highway be- tween Memphis and Atlanta. The people of Walker county are very much interested in seeing this toad completed and are very enthusia stic about 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
ROTAR|ANS VOTE ID OPPOSE CHANGE
Club Protests Against Pro- posed Change in Select
 ing Board of Education

Resolutions protesting against the proposed change in the manner Of selecting members of the board of education were unanimously adopted by the Rotary club at its meeting yesterday. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Gov. Thomas E. Kilby and to each member of the Jeffer- son county delegation The bill which Is pending before the legisla- ture provides for the selection of the board by a direct vote of the people, rather than being selected by the cisy commission.
 William Saddler. Jr., of the miscella- neous committee.
 An amendment to the constitution requiring all members to attend at least so per cent of all meetings dur ing each six months of the year was unanimously adopted.
 Plans were discussed regarding the meeting of the second annual Ala bama Inter-Cities Rotary meeting to be held in Mobile November IT. A committee composed of w. D. Nes- bitt, chairman; Thornton Estes, Paul Chalifoux and 2. F. Lfchty was ap- get other members to attend the meeting.
 Ben c. Morgan Was introduced as a new member by William Saddler, Jr., In humorous talk. A singing contest was enjoyed, and the prize was awarded to the singers at the speakers table. E. J. Rowe presided over the meeting in the absence of President oscar Wells
 Dr. c. B. Glenn made an interest, ing talk on The Rotarian. the off, cial organ of the organization, urg- ing all members to read it and de- claring that school would be held each week and questions regarding articles appearing in the magazine will be asked the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
GRoCERS ID MEET
 IN SELMA TODAY Wholesalers From North Ala baua to HoIt Quarterly
 Convention

Selma. october 12.-(Special.)- )--Ar- rival of delegation of wholesale grocers from Birmingham and other points in north Alabama Wednesday, night marked the advance guard of some 50 or more grocers who will gather here Thursuay for the quar- terly convention of the Alaoa na Wholesale Grocers' association to be held at the Hotel Albert beginning at 9.30 a. m
 w. c. Black, president of the lsso- citation. and D. R. Whitcomb. secre- tary, will reach the city during the afternoon and will confer with mem beis of the local entertainment conn mit,ee. of which c. F. Cothran is chairman
 Arrangements have been made to entertain the delegates at luncheon at the X-KiRo club rooms at l2:30. and 1t is probable that the aftern oon sessioin will be held at the same place, and thrown open to the puplic. Speakers for the afternoon are Col. Leo S,rassburger ot Montgomery and M M Caskie of Montgomery.
 A large delegation is expected om Troy and Montgomery on the Thurs day morning train.
 Arrangements for meeting the dele gates is in the hanos of capable committee. which VII >rovide auto mobiles for the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
Home-n,ode Remedy
 Stops Coughs Quickly
The b<st cough medicine you ever uriickly made. Saves about ez.

You might be surprised to know that the best thing you can use. for "a severe cough, is remedy. which is easily prepared at home in just .a few moments. It's cheap, but, for xrompt results it beats anything else svou ever tried. Usually stops the sordinary cough or chest cold in "A flours. Tastes pleasant, too--ehildren 1iEe it--and it is pure and good.
 II Pour 2H ounces of Pinex in . pint bottle; then fill it up with plain granulated sugar syrup. Or use ciari- lied molasses. honey, or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup, Ii deslred. Thus you make full pint-s family .supply-but costing no more than 2 small bottle Of ready-made cougn syrup. :. really nothing better to be had at any price It goes. right to the spot and gives quick, lasting relief. u promptly heals the infiamed mem
 branes that line the throat ana ar 'passages, stops the annoying throat tickle, loosens the phlegm, and soon your cough stops entirely. Splendid for bronchitis, croup. hoarseness ana Bronchial asthma.
 Pinex is highly concentrated com pound of Norway. pine extract famous for healing the membranes. \ To avoid disappointment ask your druggist for "2H ounces of Pinex with directions and don't accept any thing else. Guaranteed to give abso-
 lute satisfaction or money refunded The Pinex Co.,, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
LAST CHANGE TO JOIN

All persons who intend Joining 'he semi centennial chorus. which will sing during the pageant at Avondale park. have .een urged by Mrs w. j.. Adams, chairman of the music com mittee of the celebration, to be 'es- ent at the rehearsal tonight at o'clock at the Fifth Avenue Presoy- terian church, as this-will be the last opnortunity to enroll in the chorus.
 Special pictures will be taken of the chorus tonight to be sent to "Mu- sical Smerica.'
 Mrs Adams announced yesterday the selection of Mss Sara Maliam as secretary of the chorus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
SUMTER SENATOR, PEEvED, MOVES TO
 ADJOURN SESSION
(Continued from page one)

N0VhAAhWEU tEUAu RMKC OmGJ
 the governor to extend the invita- ton. The three distinguished men will attend the Birmingham celebra- tion, and the solons are anxious that they come to Montgomery and talk to joint session.
 One Important Change
 Soon after the disposition of rou- tine matters the road bond amend ment bill came up In the senate as unfinished business. Senator West of Jefferson county asked that 1t be referred to the committee so that all differences might be settled there Senator John Rogers didn't permit any time to pass. and introduced the sine die resolution. The resolution out of the way, Senator Carmichael offered substitute to the bill ani all pending amendments. It's provi- s.ons are substantially the same AS shown fin the bill after hts amend mont had been adopted wednesday. The one important change Is; Cour- ties that spent money for the match ing of federal funds, on Information the county's part would be refunded when the s25. .00O. 900 bonds are voted. are assured of receiving the money. MT. Carmichael said that several counties had fioated bonds for the purpose of raising money to match federal funds. and that the amend ment should have some reference to the obligation. He was talking for his substitute when Senator Rogers interrupted and asked the question.
 Did you at one time say that tt was a godsend that the supreme court had killed the s25,co0.o00 bond Issue amendment"
 '.I did answered the Colbert sen ator. and he continued his argument in support of Safeguards" around the bond money. The question was asked by Mir. Rogers In an effort to show that the Colbert senator .s fighting the road bond amendment bill.
 Cited to Rules
 The discussion became general ir | the senate, with several on the floor | at the same time. and Presiding Of- | ficer Nathan L. Miller referred all to l the rules. which require that the so- Ions address their remarks to the
 chair. Senator Craft and Senator Rogers arose. at the same time while | the Colbert senator was talking Mir. President guess that I'll have to yield to the gentlemen who have | taken the floor" said the Colbert senator. and Messrs Craft and Rog- CTS sat down.
 SNnator Carmichael was interrupt ed so much that Senator Phillips of l Lee county made motion that the l Colbert senator be permitted to con tinue his speech without interruption | from any senator on this floor MT. l Carmichael continued for while, but soon the bill was recommitted to | the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13

Kenyon, republican. Iowa. chairnf ~, of the "bioc,' and Senators Harr ei' republican, Oklahoma; Harris. deF uo crat. Georgia, and Fletcher. demod s.l sa Florida, urged the board to exet formed, Senator Kenyon said, ,Ngat loans were being completed as fast as the boards funds permitted.
 Applications for loans aggregasiug s177,o 100000 have been made to the board, it was said. The board now Is floating a bond issue of s60.Oe0, ,o0o and with $50, ,o0o.o0 now available and additional incidental funds, the board plans to complete it's $10e. 00G.- 900 loan programme by February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
Many Walker
 Mines Running
 Full Time Now

. Jasper, October 12.-(Special.)-- Work at the different mines in Wal ker county are improving now. Sew eral mines are running on almost full time and others are expecting to start on better running with the next few days. 3fxz H@ tsS
 Summit, in this county, as well as Sipsey and Empire and several of the mines in the Dora fields are running full time. Sunlight and Manchester and Saragossa are all running full time. Business In this county Is im- proving very much now.
 Cotton has begun to come in pretty well now and there was considerable selling while 1t was at 20 cents, but the selling has slowed up since the drop. The farmers are more cheer ful now and the general tone of busi-. ness Is considered very much better.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-13
MISS ALEXANDER
 NAMED QUEEN OF
 WALKER COUNTY
Committee Selects Jasper Beauty From Number ot Contestants From Vari-
 ouS Sections County

Jasper. october 12. -- Especially - There was held at the home of Mrs. A. r. Eite this afternoon a recep ion to clubwomen of the county, at which time Miss Mary Alexander was select Cd to represent Walker county as queen of the semi-centennial mt Bir- minghanl october 26. Mrs. J. r. AL exander, who is chairman for the county in the selection of the queen, was in charge. The committee which assisted Mrs. Alexander was Mrs A. F Fite, Mrs l1. A. Mattingly and Mrs Fl. W. Cranford.
 Tho receiving line was headed fs Mrs. d. F. Fite and receiving with her were the contestants, as follows; Mrs. c. V. Rainey, Jr., Mrs. George Woods. Mrs. ]. L. Gray Mrs. C. R. Wiggins, Miss Lucille Long, Miss Gladys Morris, Miss Esther Sartain, Miss Callie Knight and Miss Mary Alexander, all Of Jasper; Miss Jessie Goodwin, of Carbon Hill; Miss Lo- rens Day. of Oakman. and Miss Mary Caulk and Miss Caroline Stokes, of CordovA~
 The committee making the selec- ton was very anxious that no favor