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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
Masons Lay High
 School Corner Stone

Reform, September 2o.--(Special.) pr. R. J. Redden. past grand master of the grand lodge of Alabama. was master of the Masonic ceremonies here last Saturday in laying the corner stone to the new vocational building of the Pickens County High school. The Masons assembled in the lodge rooms. where arrangements were made for carrying out the cor ner stone laying rites. Dr. Robert Redden of Sulligent. as right wor- shipfu1 grand master, opened up the grand lodge of Alabama with the fol- lowing officers in the different sta tions: M. B. Curry of Carrollton, G. S. w; B. J. Bailey, G. J. Wi; sell, G. J. D., Willett Laurence, treasurer; A. J. Allen, tyler; L. Hou- sell. secretary; Rev. T. B. Jordan, cLaplain; M. F. Pierson, marshal. There were over 200 Masons in the march, followed by about ITO high school pupils, who assisted in the singing.
 Following the laying of the corner stone the large crowd packed the au- ditorium of the high school to over flowing to listen to an address by J B. Hobdy, director of vocational education in Alabama. Following the address the people all repaired to Graham park. where picnic dinner was served on the long tables erected for the purpose by the vocational boys. In the afternoon the county "Hi' boys defeated the Carrollton Hi" boys in close baseball game. score, 3 to 4. @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
susANNAH WESLEY CLUB
 MEETING

The first meeting of the fall of the susannah Wesley club was held tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. L. Mcdonald on Fountain Heights. and the members were en- thusiastic In the outlook for the year.
 This interesting association Is composed of wives of Methodist min lsters of the district and is known as one of the most delightful clubs of the city.
 Mrs. K. NJ. Mathews, the president, was in charge of the business ses- slon. Miss Mabel Whiteaead, a re- turned missionary from Japan, gave an Interesting talk on the subject of her work. Miss Claudia Bowling and Miss Ruby Thompson furnished mu- sical selections.
 Mrs. Mcdonald was assisted in re- ceiving by Miss Della Dobbs.
 The next meeting will be held with Mrs. J. T. Morris in Woodlawn,
 Those present were: Mrs. J. T.. Morris, Mrs. w. NJ Mcdonald, Miss Mabel Whitehead, Mrs. Rudisell, Mrs W. T. Price. Mrs. B. T. Cantren, Mrs. J. A. J. Brock, Mrs. D. H. Ha ykins, Mrs. H. Whitehead, Mrs. I. L. Green, Mrs. J. T. Miller. Mrs. H. M Steven son, Mrs. w. H. Mansfield, Mrs Y. A. Parker, Mrs. J. R. Turner, Mrs. D. G. Henry, Mrs. I. O. Harris, Mrs. U. s. Pitts, Mrs. E. M. Glenn, Mrs. J. M. Wfgley, Mrs. Spidy. Mrs. Rob- ert Echols, Mrs. George E. Boyd, Mrs. K. N. Mathews, Miss Della Dobbs, and Mrs. G. A. Bowling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
PAPE-HOLLINGswORTH NNyEnnUNC


 The marriage of Miss Edith Hoi- lingsworth and MT. Frank H. Pape. wkich was quietly solsmnized last evening at 8:30 o'clock at the First Methodist church. was an event of much interest to the scores Of friends of the bride and groom.
 The bride wore an attractive tray- cling suit of midnight blue potret twill with a hat of the same color in a late fall model and corsage of bride roses and valley lilies.
 The marriage service was per- formed by the Rev. B. E. Hodge in the presence of relatives and few close friends.
 Following the marriage an fn- formal reception was held at the home of Mrs. F. R. Pape, on Tenth avenue, south.
 The house was decorated with profusion of garden flowers in variety of gorgeous colorings.
 The brides table was centered with e handsome cake, embossed with roses and valley lilies.
 A buffet supper with ices ana cakes in the bridal colors. pink and white, was served.
 MT. Pape and his lovely bride ieft last evening for wedding trip 10 New York city, Flint, Mich., ana other interesting places, and upon their return will make their home in Birmingham.
 The bride Is a member of Birming- hams younger set and has many friends whom she has won by her charming personality.
 The groom Is we'll known here and is popular in social and business circles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
UNCOMFORTABLE
 AFTER MEALS?
Then Try a Pinch of Black Draught. This White Haired Alabama Lady
 Says It Helps Her.

Dutton, Ala.-In recommending -Thedford's Black-Draught to her friends and neighbors here, Mrs. T. F. Parks, a well-known Jackson County lady, said:
 ''I am getting up in years; my head is pretty white. I have seen medicines and remedies come and go, but the old reliable came and stayed. I am talking of Black Draught, a liver medicine we have used for years-one that can be de- pended upon and one that will do the work.
 "Black-Draught will relieve indi- |. gestion and constipation if taken right, and I know, for tried it. It is the best thing I have ever found for the full, uncomfortable feeling after meals.
 "Sour stomach and sick headache can be relieved by taking Black Draught. It sids digestion, also as- sists the liver in throwing off im- purities l am glad to recommend Black k-Draught, and do, to my friends and nc'phbors."
 For sin1pls, common ailments, due to disordexed stomach, liver and bowels, you will find Thedford's Black-Draught useful and valu- able ren edy. The purely vegetable ingredituts of which ack-Draught is composed gently stimulate the liver, i.aereasing the How of diges- tive ju ss, thereby helping to pre- vent e relieve constipation in an easy, natural way
 Insist upon Theaford's, the orig inal and only genuine Black Draugnt powdered herb and root liver medieine.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MRS. MONROE HOSTESS
 AT SOCIAL

AT SOCIAL
 Fayette, September 19.--A delight ful social was given at the home of Mrs. W. W. Monroe by the ladies class of the Baptist church. All the women and men of the church were invited.
 The porches and living room were adorned with baskets of bright enias, golden rod and potted plants, which made an attractive setting for the guests.
 The guests were met at the door by the hostess and served punch by Miss Liziemae Jones, Mrs. W. W. Monroe, chairman of the com mittee, presided. The presence of Rev. J. I, Williams. pastor of the Methodist church, was very much ap- preciated He offered thanks and praise unto God for this gathering together of Gods people.
 Miss Speer, teacher of English in the County High school, rendered a reading by Edgar A. Guest. Home" MT. Baleh, principal of the High , school. gave a very interesting talk on the work of the young people in the Sunday schools. It is indeed SratlIylns that we nave men anu women in the schools who are in terested in the spiritual life of the hoys and girls of the town.
 Rev. J. l. Williams spoke In his original way of the duty owed to the churches in the way of buildings. The Rev. Murray, who has recently taken charge of the pastorate of the Baptist church, spoke of the plans for the work of the town, stressing the point that everyone must do his part In the work of the Kingdom. After this helpful program an ice course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
LIQUOR LAW VI0LAT0RS
 TO GET HEAVIEST FINE

Mobile, September 2o.-Higher-uDs in the liquor traffic in Mobile will be given the limit of the law under the Volstead act, If convicted the sec ond time, according to warning issued today by Judge R. T. Erwin of the federal district court. The penalty under the Volstead act Is a fine of s2,00o and five years In the penitentiary. Over sS,ooo has been paid in fines in this court in the past two weeks by liquor law vio-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
RANDOM NOTES

Mir. and Mrs. BeStor Brown, who have been residing with MT. and Mrs. Frank Walker Smith at their home on Chestnut Hill, have taken an apartment in the Richmond and will more there the frs tof October.
 Miss Katie Burke, who has spent the past two weeks in New York. has returned.
 The many friends of Mrs. Frank V. Evans will regret to learn that she met with an accident in her home on the South Highlands yesterday mCrn- ing and sustained painful injuries. her right arm being broken and shoulder blade dislocated. She is at St. vincents hospital.
 Miss Martha Wood and Miss Sarah Wood left Tuesday for Randolph Macon college.
 Mrs. NJ. J. Gregg left Birmingham on Monday to visit her daughter in Tennessee.
 Mrs. c. P. Jackson has returned from a visit of several weeks in Tennessee.
 Mrs. George T. Gambrill and chill dren and Mrs. Harriet Stringfellow have returned from Suwanee, where they spent the summer.
 Mir. William Gregory Smith. son of Dr. and Mrs. William II. Smith, left yesterday for Boston. where he will enter the Harvard law school.
 Mir and Mrs. John l.. Morgan and young son, John. Jr.. left last week for Tampa, Fla, where they will spend the winter.
 MT. and Mrs. George T. Gambrin will occupy their new home in Forest Park about the middle of October
 Mrs. Seaton Farris of Chattanooga was an out-of-town guest at the Hamlyn-H Horn wedding.
 Miss Berney, Miss Ellen and Miss Annie Warnock, who are the guests of their cousin, Mrs. John P. Morgan, on Sycamore street, will leave dur ine the latter part of this week. Miss warnock will return to Fond-du-Lao Mich. Miss Ellen and Miss Annie will go to Sewickley, Pa.
 Mir. Ernest Obering of Chicago was an out-of-town guest at the ober- ing-Duncan wedding.
 Miss Stella Gee has returned from Carrollton, Miss, and is at home with Mrs. E. B. Clements. on Orange avenue.
 Miss Una Webster has returned from visit to Miss Katherine Sproull in AnnistCn.
 
 Miss Evelyn Ames has returned to her home in New York, after a visit to Miss Amanda Parker, in Norwood.
 Mrs. J. B. Hurley has returned from a western trip.
 Mir and Mrs. Henry J. Porter, Jr.. have returned from a visit to Mrs. Porter's relatives in Washington, D. c.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hugh Conner and baby have returned to the city and will be with Mrs. Comer's mother, Mrs. R. M. Goodall, in Glen Iris, for some time before returning to their home in Sylacauga.
 Mrs. Harry Walstrum will leave soon to spend the winter with her sons in Les Angeles.
 Mrs. Chambers McAdory has re- turned from Piedmont Springs, where she spent the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
How Fat Actress
 Was Made Slim

Many stage people now depend entirely upon Marmola Prescription Tablets for reducing and controlling fat. One clever actress tells that she reduced steadily and easily by using this new form of the famous Marmola Prescription, and now, by taking Marmola Prescription Tablets right. All good druggists sell Marmola Prescription Tablets at one dollar for a case, or if you prefer you can secure them direct from the Marmola O., 4612 Wood- ward Ave, Detroit, Mich. If you have not tried them do so. They are harmless and
 -sective.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MRS. PETER sERTELL
 w,ws rsYNseFr rrt rnsa a au f. mr a-ws

MRS. PETER SERpELL
 ENTERTAINS AT DANCE
 Mrs. Peter serten entertained at her home Friday evening, A series of games were enjoyed after which an Ice course was served. later dancing was enjoyed for the re- mainder of the evening.
 The guests included Miss J. O.. Gentry, Miss Lucille Adams Miss Fay Watkins. Miss Lucille Turner. MT. Roy Maniey, Mrs. W. M. standford, MT, Hober Adams, Mrs. J. D. Gil- reath, Mrs. P. II. Gisler, Mrs. W O. Watkins, Mrs. J. c. Loveless, Mrs. Mamye Watson, Mrs. c. H. Dlllman, Mir. Claud Jeterow, Mir. T. G. Tray Tor. Mir Lyn Watson, MT. J. M. Mill CT of Cordova, Mir ". M. Standiford, MT. P. H. Gisler, MT. J. c. Loveless, MT sW. o. Watkins, MT. c. H. Dill man, Mir Peter Surtell.
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announcement of her engagement has been the guest of honor at nu- merous parties and entertainments.
 The groom is graduate of St. Bernard college and holds respon- sible position with one of the large companies of the district.
 Among the out of town guests for the wedding were; Mrs. Rosa Wall ters, Mrs. Gamble and Miss Jullette Walters of West Blocton. MT. Ernest Obering of Chicago and Mir. and Mrs. William Virgin of Chattanooga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
HEADS NIGHTINGALE CLUB

Selma, September 2U.-(SpeciaI.)- Miss Jacque ,Ratliff. Dallas county health nurse, was elected president pro tenn of the Niph+'- gale sclub, to fill out the unexpired term of Mrs. Fl Rene c. Hubbard, who will be in Chicago the coming winter. The Nightingale club is n organization composed of graduate nurses of the city. The club mapped out an inter- esting program for the fall and win ter at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
Stolen Safe Found
 With Money Missing

Mobile, September so.-tspe- cial. IA safe containing several thousand dollars stolen from the Texas company filling station in the heart of the city on the morning of September 4, by dar- ing burglars, who used a stolen automobile, was found today in a swamp six miles from the city.
 Five hundred dollars in checks and gasoline tickets worth S1,000 were recovered from the safe thai was broken open, but the cash waa all gone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
LoUely Wedding Sol- enlnized Yesterday
 Morning

St. Paul's church was the scene yesterday morning at 11:so o'clock of a lovely autumn wedding, when Miss Imelda Duncan, attractive daughter of pr. and Mrs. J. J. Dun can, became the bride of Mir. Henry A. Obering. in the presence ofaR large assemblage of relatives and Friends.
 The decorations of the church were palms Rnd ferns with southern smilax upon which shown athe light of many candles.
 Mrs. O. W. Colgan had charge of the nutial music and played the wedding march. Mrs. George Dun can sang Ave Maria" and MT. Hugh Duncan rendered Prayer Perfect"
 The matrons of honor, Mrs. Hal H. Duncan and Mrs. John Phelps, were gowned with white crepe. with which Mrs. Duncan wore hat of lavender taffeta and carried 8 bou- quet of lavender dahlias and Mrs. Phelps pink hat and dahlias.
 The Bridesmaids
 Miss Gertrude Obering, sister of the groom, and Miss Agness Atkins, were attired in orchid georgette dresses and hats, with bouquets of orchid dahlias, and Miss Margaret Alice Thornton, the other brides maid in gown of Nile green and pink flowers.
 Miss Aureiia Hydinger was the maid of honor. She was charming in peach colored georgette with hat of the same shade and bouquet of sunset dahlias.
 The ushers were: MT. Joe Duncan, Mfr George Duncan and Mir. Ernest Dillon.
 The Bride
 The bride was given in marriage by her father, and was lovely in her wedding robe of white crepe satin with court train and trimmings of duchess lace and pearls. Her veil of tulfe was fastened to her hair with orange blossoms and fell to the end of her train. Her bouquet was of bride roses and valley lilies.
 The groom was attended by MT. William Heissey as best man, and the marriage service was read by the Rev. Father William Obering of Spring Hill College. Ala
 Following the wedding . recep- ton was held at the home of the brides parents.
 Mrs. Duncan received in . dress of cream Canton crepe with panels of georgette.
 A wedding breakfast was served to a hundred and twenty-five guests.
 MT. and Mrs. Obering left for an extended wedding trip, and upon their return will be at home on Twlfth street. south.
 The bride travelled in 6 suit of brown gerona cloth with hat to match.
 The bride. who has scores Of friends In the city, Is graduate Of Margaret Allen school and since the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21

has received great benefit from It. You can use this letter for a testi- monial if you wish, as cannot say too much about what your medicine has done for me and for my daughter Mrs. VIM. s. HUGHES, Greenville, Del.
 Mothers and oftentimes grand mothers have taken and have learned the value of Lydia B. Pink hams Vegetable Compound. So they recommend the medicine to others.
 The best test of any medicine IS what it has done for others. For nearly fifty years we have pub lished letters from mothers, daugh- ters. and women, young and old, rec ommending thelVe Vegetable Compound. They know what it did for them and are glad to tell others. In your own neighborhood are women who know of it's great value.
 Mothers -daughtets, whynot tryit5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MAYOR HALL REELECTED
Only One-tenth of Voters Take Part
 in Selma Election

Selma, September 2o.-(Speciai)-- Dr. w. R. Hall was reelected mayor of Selma yesterday in ono of the quietest elections yet held In this city. Hardly one-tenth of the vote was boiled. Mayor Hall had no op- position as did neither of the fol- lowing councilmen elected on the ticket with him: T. J. Powell. presi- dent; E. Roy Childress, George T.. Treadwell. Hooper Adams. G. Bowie Smith, L. P. Burns, l.. T. Eanes, F. c. Krebs, L. D. Porter. J. H. Philips and J. ". Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
ll message to all
 When the Little have that moment

children I used Mothers Friend and had only a nurse; we had no time to
 get a doctor because l wasn't very sick--only about ten or fifteen min-
 utes."
 Note: Write for valuable free illustrated book, Motherhood and the Baby" con taining important authoritative informa- tion which every expectant mother should have. and all about Mothers Friend" to Bradfield Regulator Company, BA-23. At lanta. Ga. Mothers Friend" is sold by druggists verywhere.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
LUNCHEON PARTY AT
 MONTEVALLO

Mrs. K. B. Montgomery of Warrior was ehaperone to very happy af- fair at St. George hotel In Monte- vallo on Sunday September IT.
 Her son, George Montgomery, from the naval academy at Annapolis, who was at home on furlough, with his brother. Robert Montgomery, cousin Thomas Ellis, and William Wells spent the week end In Monte- vallo visiting his sister Miss Edith Montgomery, who is in school at A. T. I. and c. w.
 On Sunday the young men invited twelve of Miss Montgomery's friends to an informal, but pleasant, lunch con at Hotel St. George, and the twelve following young ladies &C., 1. claim Mrs. Montgomery a most charming chaperone; Miss Mildred Allbritton, Miss Jean Collins, Miss Mildred De Shazo, Miss Colene Ham, ilton. Miss Elsie Mahaffey. Miss Jewell Sandlin, Miss Mildred Martin, Miss Leona Haywood, Miss Charlie Mae Elliot, Miss Dorothy Richey, Miss Marie Perry, Miss Edith Mont gomery.
 HAMLYN-HORN WEDDING The marriage of Miss Annie Lee
  Horn, and Mir. George F. Hamlyn of Los Angeles. Cal, which took place last evening at o'clock at the home of the brides aunt, Miss A. l.. Far ris. was an event of much interest to many friends.
 The house was attractively decor ated with palms and ferns with white garden flowers, making an ef- feet of white and green in the liv- ing room where the ceremony was performed by Dr. R. L. Bell of At lanta before a beautiful improvised altar.
 Mrs. F. F. Horn, matron of honor, wore dress of beige Canton crepe i with trimmings of Canton crepe and | carried a bouquet of pink dahlias. | Miss Elsie Thum, the maid of hon. or was charming in a gown of old | rose Canton crepe with sunset dah- l Has.
 Miss Betty McGowan and Miss Mary Ellen Saunders were the rib- | bon bearers Miss June Yolton and Miss Marion | Murphy were the flower girls and | Miss Jerry Lee Horn, niece of the ] bride, was the ring bearer. All these l little girls wore pretty frooks of crepe de chine made with accordian | pleated skirts.
 The bride entered with her father, by whom she was given in marriage.
 She was lovely in dress of copen-
 hagen blue with silver trimmings | and hat in the same shade of velour
 with silver grapes and bouquet of | bride roses.
 MT. F. F. Horn. brother of the bride, served the groom as'best man.
 An informal reception was held 1 after the ceremony. Mrs. Horn wore | dress of brown crepe and Miss
 Farris was attractively gowned. | The dining room was decorated In | pink and green and the brides table. l with lace cover, was centered with a handsome cake. Pink candles In | silver holders were used and the Ices, cakes and bonbons carried out the chosen colors.
 Miss Nell Argue and Miss Grace Names served the punch. Miss Cecil Hampton and Miss An nie Crane had charge of the brides | book.
 MT. Hamlyn and his bride left last l evening for their home in Los An- geles, Cal, and en route will visit i San Antonio, Texas. ano other tn- ! teresting places. | Mrs. Hamlyn travelled in suit of
 blue crepe with hat of the same color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MISS FARRELL HOsTEsa
 AT DINNER

Miss Thelma HarreIl entertained Tuesday evening at dinner. compli- mentlns MT. Sam Wilkes Hall of charlotte, N. O. Those enjoying Miss Harrell's hospitality were Miss Mil- dred Foreman, Miss Lorena Powell. Miss Estelle Harrell, MT. Dan Ira wick, Mir. Preston Pearce, Mir, Ru- dolph Sharpe and MT. Sam Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
BOUND OVER

Gadsden, September 2o.-(Special.) Neighbor Grant. one of the men who, 1t is alleged. participated in the flog- ging of Charles Dumas, an employe at tho car shops, some 10 days ago, was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $500 today by Justice Motley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
BOOST SEAPnRT

Mobile, September 20.-(Special. J. Letters to several hundred women in the state are being sent out by the Mobile County League of Women Voters, urging that fthe women of Alabama get behind the seaport amendment in order to secure it's ratification at the polls in Novem- Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Graded Union will meet this morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church. Rev. W. R. Hendrix will speak during the Bible hour from 10 to l0:40 o'clock.
 Mrs. Harry L. Bumstead, secre- tary of Camp Wilcox No. 17S2. United Confederate Veterans, an- nounces a meeting of the camp for Friday afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock at the Y. M. c. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MRS. THOMPSON HOSTESS

A delightful party was given Mon- lay night by Mrs. Claud D. Thomp- son in honor of her husbands birthday. Dancing was enjoyed and punch and cream were served throughout the evening.
 Among the guests were: Mir. and Mrs. B. IL Sadler, MT. and Mrs, ". L. Weeks, Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Cunniff, MT. and Mrs. Roy Winham, Mir and Mrs. W. w. Thompson, Miss Ester Middleton, Miss Loudie Loftiu, Miss Willie E. Loftin, Miss Elizabeth Loftin, Miss Mamie Cornell, MT. Sam Steel, Mir Jimmy Williamson, MT, Robert Williamson, Mir. Hennemer, MT. Swimmer. MT. J. E. Rodgers and Master Robert Weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
CantiIeuers Double the Pleasure of
 Autumn Walks

The sparkle in the air, the scent of burning leaves, all conspire to make you want to walk, and walk, and walk. But can you do so with comfort if you haven't the proper shoes?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
PHILATHEA PARTY

Mrs. Mae Wilson will be hostess to the Philathea class of the South side Baptist church at her home, 1915 Nineteenth street, south, this afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30. All Philatheas are urged to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21

shOAO INV AAOAA o04
 fering than you have p e T b a ps imagined. An eminent physi- clan, expert in this science, has shown the way. It was he who first produced t h e great remedy "Mother's Frien d. I" Mrs. c. 2. Hartman,| Scranton, Pa, says q
 With my first two children I had a doc.I tor and a nurse and then they had to use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MOTHERS AND
 DAUGHTERS
Read This Letter from
 Mrs. w. s. Hughes
Greenville, Del.-"I was under the impression that my eldest daugh-

tcI ildd bOAitC tAAeNA
 naltrouble as ever
 since the first time
 her sickness ap-
 peared she had to
 go to bed and
 even had to quit school once for a week. l always take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound myself so l gave lit to her and she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MRS. wEsTBROOK CLASS HOSTESS

Mrs A. D. Smiths sunday school class will meet Thursday morning at Il o'clock at the home of Mrs. A. B. Westbfook, 7209 Third avenue. north There will be monthly busi- ness meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-21
MOther-TO-Be,
 Read This

Here is a wonderful expectant mothers. One arrives. you can !