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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
SON OF WEALTHY
BAKER ARRESTED

WHITE PLAINS, n. y, May
22-Walter S. Ward of New Roch-
ellie today surrendered to Sheriff
George Werner and according to
the sheriff confessed that he shot
and killed Clarence Peters last
Tuesday. Peters body was
found near the Kensico reservoir
between Chappaqua and Armonk.
His home was in Haverhih. Ward
was released in $4,000 bonds
which he gave himself. His at
torney said he was the son of
George S. Ward, member of II
widely known firm of bakers.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
FINDS RAILROAD MAN
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER

BOSTON, May pa superior
court jury today found Edwin C.
Muller guilty of manslaughter for
the death of Joseph Riordan last
December. Muller was operating a
switching engine on the Boston &
Albany and passed a passenger
train which had just stopped at the
Fanueil station killing Riordan
who was alighting from a rear car
The jury recommended maximum
leniency for Mullen.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
WALL STREET STOCKS
SHOW STEADY GAIN

NEW YORK, May 22-More
than $1,000,000 shares of stock
traded at a gain mainly Of one to
three points, changed hands in
the first three hours Of today's
lively session of the N. Y. stock
exchange.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
ILLINOIS PASTOR
DEFENDS FLAPPERS

EVANSTON, H., May %
The modern flapper was de-
Tended by the Rev. Almer
Pennewell, pastor of the Co
venant church, yesterday, in a
sermon in which he approved
short skirts, bobbed hair and
knickerbockers.
"Flappelism is not a disease
but a diversion, he said Bob
bed hair, short skirts and
knickerbockers are not siDns of
sins but a declaration of indie
pendence. The girls will give
us the finest generation of wo-
men the world has ever
known"
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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
SAND-FILLED CROPS
COST OVER $4,000

NEW YORK, May 22-The
public saved $4,000 over the
week end because inspector of
the health department refused
to allow the sale of chickens
whose crops were filled with
sand and gravel. The director
of the TODD and drugs bureau
of the department declared to-
day that one of the crops
weighed / 1-2 pounds.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
HOUSE PASSES
DEMPSEY BILL

WASHINGTON, May 22-The
Dempsey bill authorizing i'm
provements for rivers and harbors
was passed today by the house
209 to IS. Funds for the improve
ments are yet TO be provided.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
Mrs. Sibley and Miss Boyer Lost Their
Lives In Big Sea Tragedy Off Fra oce
|Ninety-eight Persons Are Missing
And 242 Are Reported AS
Among Rescued
(By the Associated Press)

BREST, France, May 22-Nrs. NJ L. Sibley and Miss
" NJ Boyer American missionaries, their way to India
said today by Arthur F. Bevan the only other Amer
passenger have been drowned the wreck of the
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22
Rebels Turn Over Fortress
To American Marines
Revolutionary Movement Against
President Chamorro Is Quelled
Quickly
(By the Associated PreSs)

MANAGUA, Nicaragua May pa revolutionary move
men broke out here today against President ChamorlO
band of rebels sezng fortress Loma commanding this city
Upon representations from the American minister John E.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22

Use American Liver
Tablets.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-22

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast Sec
ton of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
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The Weather

Fair tonight and Tues
day. Little change in
temperature. Moderate
northerly winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
NERVOUS WRECK
FOR SIX WEEKS
Kentucky Lady Tells How She
Became Strong and
Healthy - Recommends
Cardui to Weak
Women

Mount Vernon, Ky.--Mrs. Cynthia
vanhook. formerly of Stanford. but
now residing here, says that after
her third child was born, she under
took to resume her homework too
soon, land this caused me a great
deal of trouble"
81 began to feel weak and ali
played out-not myself at ALL" as
Mrs. vanhook describes her condi-
ton. For about six weeks was
just g. nervous wreck. I had to have
some one do all my homework.
my doctor told me my imprudence
had caused shock TO the nervous sys-
tenn. and the thing to do was to use
a tonic to build up my strength.
He recommended Cardui /. Very
soon I saw an improvement in my
condition. I used three bottles of
Cardui and !. my health was re-
stored.
ct am a strong. healthy woman"
This Kentucky lady adds that she
never failsP to recommend Cardui to
weak and rundown lady friends"
Thousands of women praise Cardui
10 their friends.
This mild, harmless, vegetable
tonic medicine has been in successful
use for over forty years, in the treat
ment of many common ailments SUIT
fered by women.
Your druggist sells Cardui.
Let him supply you. today.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
EDUCATIONAL FORUM
HELD YESTERDAY BY
CIVIC ASSOCIATION

An Interesting as we'll as an edu-
cationaI program was offered the
members of the Civic Association and
their friends at the weekly formum
at the Tutwiler hotel yesterday aft
ernoon.
Owing to the occupancy of the bal
room by the members on the Alabama
University drive committee. the
clubs luncheon was held in the Old
Colony's section Of the building on
the second floor.
Immediately following the regular
business session the speakers pro-
gram was taken up. Chief among
the speakers were Judge Hugh A..
Locke. who spoke on Civic Better
ment;" Tom Huey, who spoke on
Improved Highways" J. II. Adams,
on More Industries and Col. r. A.
Mitchell. on Development of Water
Power"
In his review of the differences be-
tween city and country life and the
contrast between the present mode
of living with that of the past, Judge
Locf-s said: "City existence is en-
tirely different from that of the
country in that when there is a large
congregation of people living within
speaking distance of each other. the
various problems and conditions are
intensified and the ever recurring
problems need solving by the thought
full citizens of the community, for the
betterment of the community"
Mr.. Huey spoke of the cost Of up
keep and maintenance of the city
and county highways and their re-
larions 10 the development of the BIZ
minghan district and Alabama.
In a talk on the industries of the
Birmingham district. Mr.. Adams told
of the iron, coal, lime. clay and sand
deposits of the Birmingham district,
which he said were among the larg-
est in the world.
Colonel Mitchell spoke OF the pres
emit work on the Coosa river power
plant and of the savings in money
the Alabama Power company has af-
forded the various industrial plants
over the entire state.
DR.. Horsheq. president of the club.
presided.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
Splendid Meeting of
the Axis Club
Yesterday
BY JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY


The activities Of women for the
week were ushered in yesterday by
the great meeting of several hundred
women. members of the Axis club.
at the September luncheon at the
Southern club.
The talented and beautiful presl-
dent Mrs. Angus Taylor, was IN
charge.
The speaker for the day was Mr..
Victor Hanson. who with Mrs.
Hanson has recently returned from
a tour of several months in Eu-
rope,
Mr.. Hanson announced that he saw
Europe from tho viewpoint of a
newspaper man and his talk con-
sisted of number of delightful short
accounts of the various places ne
visited
He told of the beautiful cathedral
of Notre Dame. of the splendid re-
clamation of the devastated districts
of France, the wonderful shops of
Paris, the castle of the Kaiser in
Holland, of the battle fields OF Eu-
rope and the wonderfully safe under
ground habitation of the Germs n
Crown Prince during the war, the
cheapness of everything in Germany
and the progress which the Ger
mans are making in the restoration
of the prosperity of their empire.
DR.. Edmonds made an appeal in
behalf OF the Salvation Army in Bir-
mlngham and told of the splendid
work being done by that organization
here.
Mrs. w. J. Adams. who is chairman
of the music of the Axis club, made
a charming talk and urged that eacn
member of the club join her COM
mittee.
Every member of the club was
asked to give in her name as a
member of one of the departments,
which include music. education. art,
social welfare, current events, Amer
icanization and organization.
The club was invited to attend the
exhibition of famous cartoons being
shown at the Little Art Gallery.
The names of the women who had
contributed to the fund which made
possible the purchase of the nav
club house, were read and Mrs.
Taylor announced that the new club
house would belong to the club by
October l, and a silver shower was
taken for its benefit
Miss Ethel Armes who is in Blr-
mingham with the Sulgrave commit
tee, a former Birmingham woman,
was especially honored.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The committee for the Pages ball,
U. D. c.. will meet with Mrs. Dan
Green at Terrace court, tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock instead OF
Thursday.
The executive committee of the
local union will meet this morning at
1880 o'clock at the First Presby-
terrain church house. The presidents
of all the auxiliaries are urged to be
present.
The Nursery Guild will hold its
regular monthly meeting this morn
ing at 1880 o'clock at the Blue Tri-
The Jefferson county o. e. s con-
ference viii be held today at Masonic
hall, Bessemer, beginning at 10
o'clock this morning.
The City Mission board will meet
this morning at 10 o'clock in the
Sunday school annex of the First
Methodist church.
The Writers club will meet this
afternoon at o'clock at the Hill
man hotel.
The Quill club well meet this morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the Hillman hotel
The Twenty Five Thousand Dollar
committee of the Axis club will meet
on Thursday at 10 o'clock at the Y. NJ
C. A. rooms on Twenty first street.
The Ensley Highlands Deiphian
club will meet this afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home of Mrs. e. c..
Ray, 2720 Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26

fusion of autumn flowers and the
wedding was solemnized in the pres
enee of only the members of the I'M
mediate families and few close
friends.
The bride was very lovely in a
travelling suit of blue tricotine with a
handsome hat in steel gray and bcu-
auet of bride roses and valley lilies.
Or. Shropshire and his bride left
Immediately following the marriage
for Asheville, N. c., where they will
spend a week at Grove Park Inn.
Owing to the Illness of Mr.. Fl. E.
Shropshire. father of the groom, DR..
and Mrs. Shropshire will return to
the city on October l and will be at
home to their friends on Miner
Crescent.
AS no wedding invitations had been
issued, the marriage came as sur
prise to the scores of friends of both
the bride and groom.
The bride is charming and attrac-
tive and is much admired in Biz
mingham, where she has frequently
visited as the guest of her relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs F. H. Gafford of High
land avenue and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Daniel, Miner Crescent.
DIR. Shropshire is one of the most
distinguished and notable physicians
of the south and is one of the most
popular members of the community,
where he is always foremost in all
questions for the advancement of the
city and its citizens.
He is a member of all the well
known clubs here and was the founder
of the National Civitan and was
president of the first Birmingham
Civilian club. He is one of the most
popular members of Birmingham So
ciety.
Among the out Of town guests at
the wedding were Mr.. Will A. Shrop-
shire and Miss Lise c. Shropshire of
Birmingham, brother and sister of
the groom
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
MISS WHITE HoNoRED

Misses Lille Mai and Stella Bray
entertained at Lyric party Saturday
evening for Miss Gertrude White.
bride-elect. After the theatre party
a dinner was served at the home of
the Misses Bray, assisted by Mrs.
L. M. Felts. The color scheme was
green and white.
Telegraph messengers In the form
of place cards were used bearing
the announcement of Miss Whites
engagement to Mr.. Q. R. Jones of
Augusta, Ga.
Among those present were Miss
Gertrude White, Miss jeanette Pond,
Miss Bessie Lee, Misses Lille Mai
and Stella Bray. and Mrs. l. M Felts,
Mr.. M. Coleman, Mr.. Yancey Giles,
Mr.. w. C. Bray, Mr.. Sterrett, Mr..
Davidson and Mr.. Bray.
To complete the program sur
prise shower was presented, the gifts
being delivered by a messenger boy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
INTEREST IN AUCTION
BRIDGE REVIVED

With the opening of the winter
season devotees of auction bridge
are beginning to take more active
interest in the game, and in conse-
quence Mrs. S. B. Steiner and Mrs.
s. A. Moses have opened auction
bridge classes. to be held at their
homes or else they will go to the
homes of pupils and give lessons.
Mrs. Steiner and Mrs. Moses will
teach the latest and most improved
methods-those used by the New
York Bridge club, Works Bridge
and all the latest Innovations in this
most interesting game.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
Simple Way to
Take Off Fat

There can be nothing simpler than TAX
ing a convenient little tablet four times
each day until your weight is reduced TO
normal That's adjust purchase a case
of Marmola Prescription Tablets from
your druggist for one dollar. the same
price the world over. Follow directions
no starvation dieting tiresome exercis-
ing. Eat substantial food-be as lazy az
you like and keep on getting simmer.
And the best part of Marmola Prescription
Tablets is they are harmless. That is
your absolute safeguard. Purchase them
from your druggist or send direct to
Marmola Co.. 4612 Woodward Ave. De-
troit Mich-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
Big Concrete Mixer
Gets Into Action

Florence. September 25.-The 1arg-
est concrete mixer in operation in the
United States went into action this
morning at Wilson dam and the big
cranes which have stood idle for Is
months are again pouring concrete
into the masonry forms on the big
job.
There are now approximately LOO
men at work at Wilson dam and
more are being taken on daily. 1t
is expected that at least 1000 men
will be on the payroll before the
middle of October
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
NEWCoMER-CRAWFoRD
WEBBING

A wedding OF much interest to
many friends was that of Mrs. Leeta
Terry Crawford and Mr. Thomas
Newcomer. which took place yester-
day at high noon at the First Pres
byterian church, in the presence of a
few friends and relatives. with the
Rev John MacSporran officiating.
The bride was lovely in a dress Of
blue crepe with chic hat of silver
cloth and eorsage of bride roses and
valley lilies.
Immediately following the eere-
mony, Mr.. Newcomer and his bride
left for wedding trip and Will be
at home after october l at 1911
1wenty-first street, south, where
they have taken an apartment for
the winter.
The bride is the charming daughter
of Mr.. Revis J. Terry of New York
city.
The groom is the nephew of Mr..
and Mrs. f. H. Gafford and has been
employed at the Birmingham post Of
flee for a number of years.
Both bride and groom are socially
popular and have many friends Ia
Birmingham.
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help. and / recommend it to those
who suffer before their babies are
born." Mrs. VIM. JOHNSON, Box
155, Park Rapids, MINI.
To marry and arrive at middle age
without children is a great disap-
pointment to many women. Think Of
the joy and comfort other women
have in their children as they grow
older.
Lydia e. Pmkham's Vegetable
Compound has helped to bring great
happiness to many families by re-
storing women to health. Often the
childiess home is due to q run down
condition of the wife, which may be
helped by Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Vege-
table Compound. It brought health
and happiness into the home Of Mrs.
Johnson Why not to yours3>
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
MRS. NOLEN ENTERTAINS
CHILDREN AT PARTY

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Nolen entertained a
number of children on Saturday at a
birthday party on the lawn at her
homo for her pretty little daughter.
Alice Nolen. on her sixth birthday
Appropriate games were played ard
attractive favors were given.
The big birthday cake was white
with pink candles, and ices and bon
bons were served
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
RANDOM NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Newbold
walmsley have removed from the
Harl apartments on the Highlands
to the Ridgely, where they are at
home to their friends.
Miss Ethel Armes is receiving a
very cordial welcome from scores of
old friends upon the occasion of
brief visit here to her brother, Mr.
Endmund Armes. and Mrs. Armes.
Mrs. Charles H. Nabb and Mrs
Richard r. Stotlar and her little
daughter, Mary Charles, have taken
an apartment at the Ridgely for the
season.
Miss Margaret Estelle James, the
talented daughter OF DIR. and Mrs
w. c. James, left Saturday for New
York, where she goes to continue her
studies with Ernest Hutcheson, the
famous pianist.
Miss Idse c. Shropshire and Mr..
Win A. Shropshire left Sunday even
ing to be present at the marriage OF
Dir. Courtney c. Shropshire and Mrs.
Eiliene Fuller zammineer, in Nash
Vile, last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Priestly Toulmln, Jrs,
have taken an apartment at the Linz
dell for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mobley Smith
have named their little son Benjamin
Drer. Mrs. Smith and baby are at
the home of her mother, Mrs. A. S.
Dyer. where Mrs. Smith is Ill with
scarlet fever
Mrs. L. c. DATE and family left
Saturday for Memphis, Tenn. where
they win join Mr.. DATE and will in
future reside.
Miss Sadie auckland has returned
from Charlotte. N. c., and will make
q short visit to her sister. Mrs w. y.
Dobyns. and Rev. Dobyns. Later she
will spend some time with her
brother in st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex D. Gilmore Of
Superior have named their little son
Alex D., Jr.
Mr.. p. D. scrivner spent some time
last week in Evanston, ILL.,
Mr.. Albert Wynn left yesterday COR
Philadelphia to resume his studies at
the University of Pennsylvania, where
he will be junior this year.
Friends will regret to learn that
Miss NJ r. Williams very ill at her
home, 9SS Thirteenth street, south.
Mrs. C. S. Simmons has returned to
the Tutwiler after spending tho past
two months in Michigan and a visit
to her sister in Dallas, Tex.
Miss Kathleen Mallory is the guest
of Miss Olive Rushton in Mont
gomery.
Misses Eugenla and Anne Wood
ward will leave tomorrow for Fox
croft and Miss Martee Woodward for
Pennington, Conn, where they will
desume their studies.
Mrs. Sidney Williamson of New
York will arrive in Birmingham
soon to be the guest of her daughter.
Mrs. Julian Smith. during the absence
of Col. Williamson in Chile.
Mrs. J. Fl. Cleveland of Lagrange.
Ca, has returned home after a visit
to Mrs. H. NJ. Cleveland in Nor
wood.
Mrs. Annie Sykes Camper has re-
turned from New York. where she
has been at the Xestof-Sero school.
Mrs. john Coke is with relatives in
Demopolls. where she is convalescent
from a recent illness.
Miss June Cruise of Springfield,
Mo-, is visiting Mrs. 70. B. Hunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brewer have
mcved into their new home on Forty
second street, Forest Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Herbert Maring
moved yesterday into their new home
on Cliff Road.
Mrs. Oscar Hundley will arrive in
Birmingham this week from Black
Mountain, N. c., and after short
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
OF DIR. AND MRS. HILTON


The silver anniversary of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles II. Hilton was observed
by the six Hilton daughters. who en-
tertained in honor of their father and
mother, on Saturday evening.
The house was beautifully dec
Grated with white dahlias and golden
rod. carrying out a color plan OF
white and gold.
Mr. and Mrs. Hilton and their
daughters receivedsz
Punch vas served in the sun parior
by Miss kinney
Later in the evening a program was
enjoyed. Miss Mary Kinney SAM
My First Love-" Miss Margaret Hil7
ton gave a reading, Miss Kinney and
Mr. Steele sang duet; Miss Ida
Tomlinson rendered solo and Mrs
Tharon Mason rendered several plano
numbers.
Mrs Charles wolford who had
been her sisters matron of honor,
and the Rev. Charles Wolford, who
performed their marriage ceremony
% years ago. were present.
There was a handsome brides cake
and an ice course was served to SO
guests
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
DIR. KINDS TALKS

Huntsville, September 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-Dr. w. S. Kinds. state ETY.
mologist. spent Saturday in Hunts
Vile looking over the situation with
reference to crop conditions, and de-
l.vcred an address to the members
of the farm bureau during the after
noon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
BENEFIT oARD PARTY

The Catholic Woman's club will
entertain at benefit card party at
the home of Mrs. John Snider, 10 Oak
street, this evening, from until IL
o'clock.
Those interested in the welfare of
this progressive club are cordially
invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1922-09-26
Do
7 on
Know

of the present day efficiency erri-
ployed in the renovation and re-
ticking of mattresses? 1t has
taken years of hard work and
experiments to perfect the pres
ent method. 1t requires skill
and modern machinery to put
new life and spring into old cot
tonic make old cotton clean
and "fill it with comfort" and
freshness.
Cushions and pillows also un-
dergo the same process and if
you are not accustomed to an
occasional renovated mattress,
cushion or pillow, you have in
all probability not realized the
great advancement made in this
work.
Give the Southern Steam Car
pet Cleaning Company work of
this kind and they'll prove this
is right.
1427-31 Sd Ave. Main 2sF
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Birmingham Chapter No. 11s. o.
e. s, will be hostess this afternoon
from 2 TO, o'clock at the home Of
Mrs Adoiph LAUREL, 1929 Hillman
avenue. There will be cake and
fancy work for sale. All members
of the order are invited.