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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
WOMAN's AUXILIARY TO GIVE PARTY

The Woman's Auxiliary of the South Highland Presbyterian church will give a farewell party in honor of Mrs. T. H. Spencer in the church cottage Monday afternoon at S:15 o'clock. Mrs and Mrs. Spencer are moving to Clayton, Ala, some time this month on account of Mir. spen- cers health Both MT. and Mrs. Spencer are charter members of the church, to which they have always given their loyal support As one of the best beloved members of the
 auxiliary, Mrs. Spencer will be espe- cially missed, and so as an express sion of their love and deep regret at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Debutantes Of Bir- mingham Honored By
 Junior League


 The Junior League, which is na- tional organization having chapters in different cities, is composed of some of the loveliest and most prom inent matrons and young girls of these cities.
 The Junior League of Chattanooga is giving a brilliant ball on the eve ming of Thursday, November 22, in troducing the debutants of that city at this event They have asked the leagues of the neighboring cities to send two of their representative debptants to be introduced at tas time.
 Miss Mamie Morrow, the attractive daughter of MT. Hugh Morrow, and Miss Margaret Builder the beautiful daughter of Mrs. John Builder. have this honor conferred upon them by the Birmingham Junior League.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Miss MiHar And MT. Pollock Weeds
 Saturday

A wedding, lovely in its simplicity, was that which was solemnized quiet " Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of MT. George A. Millarf when his daughter, Miss Marion Elizabeth Millar, became the bride of MT. Frank Couch Pollock
 Rev. l.. 10. Burbaker performed the ceremony in the presence of only the two families and very few intimate friends of the young couple.
 The home was attractively deco rated in smilax and pink and white hrysanthemums, and the marriage vows were pronounced before an i'm provised altar of palms, ferns and white chrysanthemums. Tall white taperS, in white holders, cast a soft glow over the beautiful wedding
 Miss Kate Nelson Turnipseed was the maid of honor and only attendant. She was becomingly gowned in an ashes of roses dress, with which she carried Columbia roses.
 The bride, who was given away by her father, is a beautiful brunette type, and was lovely in "a dress of gray panne velvet with trimmings of squirrel fur. Her flowers were a shower bouquet of brides roses, val ley lilies and orchids. She was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Mir. Joe Haverty, of At lanta
 Immediately after the ceremony an informal reception was held. MT. and Mrs. Pollock were assisted in receiv- ing by MT. George iMillar, MT. and Mrs. George Pollock, parents of the groom; Mrs. T. H. Newbold, aunt of the bride. and Mrs. W. M Clark
 The brides table was centered with a, large cake In the shape of a ring, embossed in pink and white roses and valley lilies. In the center of the ring a silver basket held pink and white roses and pink tapers burned in silver holders.
 Mrs. Pollock has only made her home in Birmingham for the last several years. but she has many friends she has made by her charm ing and pleasing personality.
 MT. Pollock is the son of MT. and Mrs George Pollock, formerly of Georgia. being prominently connected with some of the oldest families of that state.
 Among the out-of-town guests for this event were: Mrs. c. B. Conyers and little daughter, Madge Pollock of Atlanta. sister and niece of the groom; Mrs. M. H. Couch, grand mother of the groomI and Mrs. George Elder and Miss Margaret Elder of Atlanta and Mrs. George Ruble of Cleveland, an aunt of the bride.
 Mir and MRs. Pollock left last eve ming for a Wedding trip, after which they will be at home with the brides father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
IMPS CLUB GIVES
 OWNED DANCE

The Imps club entertained It's members and few of their friends at a dinner dance, Friday evening, at King Joy Inn. Those enjoying this clubs hospitality were Misses La Fore Fontaine. Margaret Me Cune. Gertrude Burlington Barnes tine Bennett, Ethel Hearn, Pat Ben nett Helen Bauer. Carlotta Payne, Elizabeth Connell, Frances Brewster, Nella Mae McGrail, Messrs. J. B. Merrill. George Kemp. Sam Latture, Robert Smith, Carl Brunson, George Gregory, Ed Foster. Roy Harris. Jerry w. Thomas, Luther Johnson, Hugh Blackwell, Raymond Cox, Rob- ert Weaver, Warren Taphorn, Claud Boyllin, MT. and Mrs. Robert Bradley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MISS MEYER BRIDE-ELECT
 HONOREE AT LUNCHEON

MISS Helen Ritchie was hostess at a luncheon Saturday at the Tutwiler honoring Miss Edna Meyer, whose marriage to MT. Joe Stammer VIII take place Wednesday morning. The table was decorated with pink ana white carnations and the place cards bore pretty brides and maids. A four course menu was served. Those in- cluded in this pretty luncheon were Misses Edna Meyer, Alice Never Margaret Ritchie, Renie Keener, Mrs. s. J. Watt and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
MIR. AND MRS. WEST ENTERTAIN FOR BRIDAL COUPLE

Mir. and Mrs. W. A. West were at home Friday evening, when they en- tertained informally at a dinner in honor of MT. and Mrs. Robert Wall, who have recently returned from their wedding trip.
 The table was centered with pink and white cosmas for the occasion. Those present weer MT. and Mrs. Wall, MT. and Mras. Claude Gilley, MT. and Mrs. Paul M. Darden and Childreu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
LYRIC PARTY FOR STAMMER-
 MEYER WEDDING PARTY

The groomsmen and ushers of the Meyer-Stammer wedding party were hosts at a Lyric party Thursday evening, entertaining the members of the bridal party and few friends. After the performance refreshments were served on a prettily decorated table at popular tea room. Those enjoying this hospitality were Misses Edna Meyer, Alice Meyer. Helen Ritchie, Mildred Williams, MT. and Mrs. A. C. Davis, Messrs. Joe Mitchell, Herman Smith, Joe Seammer and John Snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
"FUN MITE" AT METHODIST
 CHURCH AND OTHER INTERESTS

The young people of the First Methodist church had a unique Fun Mite" last Thursday evening in the auditorium of. the Sunday school building, led by Rev. E. o. Harbin, recreational superintendent of the Epworth leagues of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. Since the efficiency institute of the Epworth league union was in session in the church at the time about 150 leaguers from all over the city were there in addition to a large number of the young people from the church. Quite 8 few of the members of the Sunday School Workers Council came, either participating or watching the fun.
 Among the games that have proved so very enjoyable to the young peo- pie under the direction of Mir. Har- bin, were Danish game, "The Rom an and the English Soldiers" relays, the ring toss, Indian club races, squirrel in tho tree, jump the rope relay, several good mixers. The whole program was characterized by a spirit of wholesome fun, plenty of mixing and moving.
 The Business and Professional Women's club of the First Methodist church will have an indoor picnic and hike in the basement of the church at 6:15 Thursday evening, November 22. The Thanksgiving decorations will be used effectively. There will be the popcorn and pea- nut stand, sandwiches, fruit, all the eats of a picnic. Stunt sings and amusing contests. in fact. everything will be arranged to make this a real Fun Mite" for our business girls.
 Following the fun will be & mo- tion picture in the auditorium of the Sunday school building, "The Son of Democracy" or the life of Lincoln, will be continued from our october program. It ts not necessary to have seen the previous reels to enjoy this showing, which begins at S:15 p. m.i
 The Junior Boys club of the First Methodist church will have a novel program next Saturday, November 24, in the form of a hike to the Rock House. They will meet at the church at 1:Oo p. m. and return at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18

Mrs. Guy E. Snavely. Mrs. Ludd M. Spivey. Mrs. H. A. Glasgow and Miss Lois Caldwell.
 The music was furnished by How ard Ellington, violin; Elizabeth Col- win, piano, and s. T. Kimbrough sang several solos.
 Miss Sarah Pritchett received at the door. Miss Ruth Adrews poured coffee, and@ Misses Mary Newton, Eula Pritchett and Vivienne Lewis served sandwiches
 Miss Elizabeth Hayes gave several piano selections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18

losing her, the meeting will b4 hell in her honor. It is hoped that Mir. Spencer's health will be speedily re- stored. that they might soon return to this city.
 As this is Home Mission week in the church. Mrs Ton Panl1ey, auXil- iary secretary of general assembly's home missions, will give stereopd- con talk on the Home Missions of the General Assembly. Mrs. k. B. Teague, accompanied by Mrs. s j.. Knech:, will sing several solcs.
 Circle No. 4, Mrs. Tom Baine chairman, will be in charge of the social hour, which will immediately follow the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
w. M.U. CONVENTION TO BE HELD
 IN BEsSEMER NEXT WEEK

The Woman's Missionary Union convention leaders of the Young Woman's auxiliary, the Girls aux Hilary, the Royal ambassadors and the Sunbeams in the Birmingham dis trict are urged to attend the councils of young peoples leaders Tuesday November 20, at 10:30 a. m, at the First Baptist church of Bsssemer. Miss Hanah E. Reynolds, state leader of young people, will have charge of the program and questions of vital in- terest to young people leaders will be discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
ST. PAULS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BAZAAR

There is great deal of pleasure and amusement for those who attend the bazaar given by St. Pauls School Improvement association on Novem- Der 22, 23 and 24. Mrs. Jack Walton, general chairman. is very happy over her wonderful chairmen for the various booths and everything Is ready for the opening day. Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
PI GAMMA PTS GIVE TEA

At the lovely home of Mrs. F. T. Fields in Shadyside, the Pi Gamma Pi sorority entertained at tea on Thursday afternoon from to 5.
 Mrs. Fields and the sorority mem bers wre assisted in entertaining by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
5:O0 p. m. MT. Dan Marshall will be in charge of the hike.

The Junior Girls club of the First Methodist church will meet at the church at 3:15 Tuesday afternoon for "Winer Roast and Marshmallow Toast In addition to the eats, Sallie Lee Woodall will lead several active gan.es Each member may bring a guest. The club invites the children of the ages from to F., who live in the community near the church, to come and join them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
OLDEDAYS IN AMERICUS
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY

THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY
(From the Times-Recorder, April
7, 1898.
The Garden Valley Fruit Com
pany, an organization in which sew
eral enterprising citizens of Ameri-
Gus are interested, is now engaged
in putting out one of the largest or
chards in this section of the state.
At high noon yesterday, at the
residence of the bride on Lamar
street, Mr.. W. H. Howard and Mrs.
Lily Sloan were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony.
Joseph Hudson, a young man well
known in Americas and Sumter
county died yesterday morning from
accidental poisoning. The drug was
taken with the belief that it was
something else, and in few hours
the young man was a corpse.
After a steady decline during the
past several days, cotton took slight
advance yesterday, closing twenty
points better than on the day before.
The market is very dull, however, the
best bringing only 7 ga cents with
but Slight demand.
The bycicle riders are betting nu-
merous and it is one of the healthiest
Of amusements. The bycicle don't
oo+ his own head off and has that
advantage of the horse.
Magnolia Dell is now beautiful
place and the hot afternoons cannot
be better spent than in a ride out
there and an hour or so passed IN
the weeds. Quite a number of peo-
pie 90 there every afternoon.
Mr.. J. w. Wheatley left yesterday
for Columbus to attend the spring
session of the Macon Presbytery, now
in session there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
PAYING CHILDREN
TO BE POLITE.

A New York couple who re-
Gently returned from a tour of
Europe donated fund to a high
school for prizes to be awarded to
the boy or girl who shall be ad-
judged the most polite. They
were impressed during their for
eign travels by the courtesy of
European children and hope to
start a national movement for the
Improvement of juvenile manners.
Foreign critics have always
harped on the alleged rudeness of
American children and it is not
pleasant to admit that there is in
almost any community some justi-
fication for their structures. Ac-
cording to the nroverb, polite
ness pays" but it is question
whether paying children to be po-
lite for that is the practical mean
ing of prizes is going to produce
the desired results. 1t is doubtful
also, whether the youngsters re-
quire instruction in manners any
more urgently than the adults, for
it must be confessed that as
people, Americans are not distin-
guished for courtesy.
Two answers are made by those
who resent much criticism Of
American manners, that such
hustling people have no time for
ceremony and that much of the
politeness Of Europeans is only
on the surface and does not spring
from the heart. 1t is mistaken
idea that politness is a waste of
time As for Surface courtesy"
it is better than none at all. It
would be absurd to import such an
exaggerated courtesy as bowling to
the other passengers on entering
and leaving public vehicles or re-
curing conductors to express
thanks for each fare, but it is not
unreasonable to suggest that there
are other ways in which national
manners might be materially i'm
proved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
SPIRIT OF HELPFULNEss
PERYADING THE LAND.

There IS a spirit of helpfulness
now permeating this land of ours
which is to be commended, and it
Is refreshing to give correct evi
dences of what has been done in
the matter of uplift work. Up in
New York state there is what is
known as the Patriotic Farmers
Fund which was organized during
the late war which desired to helm
do It's bit toward helping win the
war and volunteered to make small
personal loans to those who needed
money to get out the maximum
crop. More than a million dollars
was advanced on character as
collateral" the average loan be-
ing SIP, and they do say that
not a single dollar was lost on
account of crookedness or failure
they took no mortgages; nobody
was squeezed, and though one or
two small obligations were cancel
ed on account of death, the affairs
of the fund were recently wound
up without loss, remarkable tri-
butte to the farmers as the cham
pion debt-payer. A reorganiza-
ton is now in progress which will
be continued. A splendid example
of community spirit, which no
doubt can be duplicated elsewhere.
Coming down to Georgia
recalls an incident which happend
in this state a year or so ago up
in Cherokee county when farmers
in that section did acts of Chris
tianity. A friend tells of having
passed a farm house in that coun-
ty when his attention was attract
ed to a number Of men putting
shingles on a house and he was
told that the owner of the house,
an elderly man, had been sick all
the We f. and that kind-hearted
neighbors had planted his crop
worked it when necessary, and
were harvesting it, and in addition
they had decided tosput a roof over
his head and all this had occurred
in the mountain where sunlight,
moonlight, air, mountain dew and
dewberries are found. Here bolshe-
vism dare not raise its head, for
those plain folks are neighbors
and friends up there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
TWENTP YEARS AGO TODAY

(From the Americas Times-Re-
corder April 7, 1909
Judge George Gober and Mr.. R. C.
Bagley, of the Bagley-Gober Or
chard Company, came down to
Amqricus yesterday morning to take
a look at their landed interests here.
The 3,OO0-acre orchard here will be
Ia "peach," indeed, a few years
hence, when it begins full bearing.
Some twenty or thirty of the oc-
cupants Of the Planters building have
organized a singing class for their
own amusement, and give daily
rail.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Council returned
yesterday morning from Macon,
where he spent Sunday very delight
fully with friends.
Thee NYirginia-C Carolina Chemical
Company will soon add to its already
extensive plant in Americas in the
erection of an acid plant, to occupy
a building quite as large as the main
building now used, and to cost per-
haps $4,000 or more.
A sneak thief invaded the premises
of Mrs. George NJ. Davis Sunday
night while the family was at church
and cleared the pantry of its con-
tents. A ham, sack of flour, sugar,
coffee and, in fact everything to eat
was carted away at one full swipe,
Miss Louis Pugh returned to her
home here yesterday, after a visit of
some length in middle Georgia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
E. d. t RIAL
co M NJ E N I.

No folks, the prices we are now
about to quote do not obtain
at the cqrner harbsrdashery nor
the shoe stores on the next block,
but we bark back to the files of a
daily newspaper published thirty
years ago. Truly bargains, these:
Shoes, finest quality, $3.50; baby
carriages, the best, $3.50; bicy-
cles, 28-inch wheels, $120; sewing
machines $11-$17; "Ta-ra-ra-boom
de-ay," the song-hit of the century
10 cents; mems suits, finest black
all wool cheyiot, made to order
$40.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07

of $339,3O4 compared with 1921.
The company's surplus for 1922
was $32,6O6,355, and its special
reserve" together are equivalent
to $12,38 a share on the company's
$4O,OOO,O0O of outstanding com
mon stock.
The American Wooden Company
is generally known as the Wool
Trust" William NJ. Wood, presi-
dent of the company, was one of
the lobbyists for the heavy duty
imposed on wool by teFordHey-
McCumber profteers' tariff law.
John P. Wood, of Boston, presi-
dent of the National Association
of Wool Manufacturers, was also
a lobbyist in the same interest.
The Fordney-McCumber act
gave something like $301,OOO,OOO
Of protection" to the manufacture
ers of wooden goods Of all kinds.
This means that the consumers of
the country will have to pay about
$4O0,O0O,OOO more each year for
the wooden materials and clothing
they buy under this lay than they
were paying under the Democratic
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. act.
President Wood of the Ameri-
can Wooden Company acknowl-
edged in his annual report that the
new tariff was among the factors
which affected the phenomenal in
dfease in the average price of
wools." In anticipation Of the inn
position of 81 cents a secured
pound on raw wool and within a
few weeks after President Hard
ing signed the Fordney-McCum-
Der bill, the American Wooden
company advanced it's prices.
These increases have amounted
thus far to from 10 to so cents
yard on its manufactures.
Further increases in the prices
of clothing are forecast in the
newspapers.
''When lines of meme clothing
for next fall are opeged early
next month";" said q review in the
New York World, few days ago,
advances up to Is per cent will
be shown" 1t is explained by the
makers of clothing that the in
creases are due to the higher cost
of woolens.
Experts in tariffs predicted that
the new duties on wool would add
at least $3.50 to the cost Of man
ordinary suit, and SIS or Sc to
cost Of an overcoat. This increase
has been made already and the
new advance in prices will add as
much.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07

''F'rascati's not g."
The upshot l was compelled to
leave to Fate.
At ten minutes to seven on Mon
day evening l arrived at the restau-
rant indicated. l ordered a table for
three and the best dinner the place
could offer. The moment l stepped
back into the reception-room l recog-
nized, beyond a shadow of doubt, my
prospective guests, The man was d
powerfullooking fellow, with large,
clumsy limbs, a mass of untidy hair,
a bushy brown mustacho streaked
with gray, a somewhat coarse com
pleXion and bulhous ewes. He Wore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07

1T has always been my custom, as
a notorious and much-sought-
after criminal, to give special
care to the building up Of a new
identity. 1t is my success in the
various representations l have at
tempted which has enabled me for
many years completely to puzzle
that highly astute body of men
leagued together under the auspices
Of Scotland Yard.
After my brief but successful ca.
reer as Colonel Escombe, of the In
dian Army, determined upon a
complete change of characterization
and circumstances. l established
myself in modest rooms at the back
of Russell Square, took a small office
at the top of a block of buildings in
Holburn, had cards and stationery
printed and a brass plate engraved,
and made a fresh appearance in the
metropolis of my fancy as Mr.. Sid
ney Buckross, jobbing stationer.
cannot say that my operations made
very much impression upon the
trade which I had adopted. l trans
ferred a thousand pounds to my
credit at a well.known London bank,
wrote myself several letters a day,
which l opened and replied to at my
office, sailed out with a small black
bag, soon after ten, and with the eX-
ception of a leisurely hour for my
midday meal, spent the rest of nay
time in the safe seclusion Of the Brit
ish Museum.
1 re-established a new hobby. In
the intervals Of idleness which the
spasmodic activities of my profes.
sion had entaileG. l had always been
fascinated by the subject of ciphers,
l knew quite well, for instance, that
half Of the advertisements in the per
sonal column of the Times contained.
to the person for whose eyes they
were intended, meaning utterly diff,
ferent from their Obvious one. For
example, one afternoon, after having
wasted score of sheets of paper
and an immense amount of ingeuu.
ity, / was able at last to find the real
message conveyed under this absurd
medley of words:
~i4dt les w Ddt SOu may rev uAkG
may be found in l749. Laughing
Eyes bids you have courage. BRING
James"
With only one word of the cipher
at first clear to me, | looked upon it
as something Of a triumph when
WIS able to extract from this rub.
bish the following message:
Lady in green, man dinner jacket
and white tie, Frascau's 8 o'clock
Monday, WIN bring documents.
Have currency"
The announcement interested me.
Il these documents were worth
money to the person to whom this
invitation was addressed. they were
probably worth money to me. de-
cided, without q moments heslta.
ton, that l would meet the lady in
green and the gentleman in a dinner
coat and white tie on Monday at
Fra s Il it's, Notwithstanding the
shock to my sartorial instincts which
the costume of the latter was likely
to inf1ict. My only trouble was not
to clash with the person for whom
the advertisement was really intend
ed. At this l could only make an at.
tempt l inserted the following ad-
vertisement in the personal column
Of the Times on the following morn
ing:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-04-07
Vendetta begins betIDeen MICHAEL SAYERS noted

Vendetta begins betlDeen MICHAEL SAVERS noted
criminal and SIR NORMAN GREYES, once Of Scotland
Yard lDIen SayerS beautiful houSemaid JANET, SoDeS
him from Sir Norman by shooting dead officer sent
to arrest him. SGyerS Lord KiRderScg and his
daughter, Beatrice, lUheR their auto lDid and they
take him chauffeur to BOuIogne.
Michael learns that Janet is about to ned Sir Norman
he decides to attend the tUedding reception Dis
giscd as Colonel EScombe, he steals pearl necklace
giDeR to Janet by Sir Norman. While detective is in
DeStigating Beatrice asks permission for Michael to
LeaDe with her the plea that he is an old friend.
Michael gtDeS the pearls to Beatrice Dho returns them
To