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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
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the daughters and granddaughters of Birmingham pioneer citizens, men who have been identified with the growth and upbuilding of the city. and in the years to come it is hoped that the daughters and granddaugh ters of the members of the Caxton club carry on it's traditions.
 The present members of this club are: Mrs. Alan Daily, president; Mrs. Will Sadler, vice president; Mrs. James Downey, secretary; Mrs. Charles Ford. treasurer; Mrs. Roder- icl< Beddow, Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. Edgar Collins, Mrs. John Cox, Mrs. Oliver Cox, Mrs. Herbert Ephgrave. Mrs. Jack Eaton, Mrs. Charles Es- tes, Mrs. Thornton Estes, Mrs. Clar- ence Going, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. 1T. R. Howells, Mrs. Paul Hughes, Mrs. Jack Lutz, Mrs. D. R. Price, Mrs. William Ratliff, Mrs. Ralph Russell. Mrs. William Sadler, Mrs. Carlton Smith, Mrs. Eugene Smith. Mrs. Nell son Snow, Mrs. Frank Spain, Mrs. Rachel Thornberry, Mrs Anglin White, Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Asa Rountree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
Many Stages Tn Th e Growth Of The Caxton Club

Where is the literary club in Bir- mingham that is making it's influence more strongly felt along it's chosen lines than the Claxton club? And yet this club did not originate with literary attainments in view.
 If we go back a few years, we find that it, like the beautiful moth, meta morphosed into it's present state through various changes in the lives of the club members. It had it's be- ginning in the minds of Mrs. Weisel and Mrs. Jeffries, who conceived the idea of organizing a junior l ranch Of the w. c. T. U. It was organized by them with an initial membership of 100 of Birmingham's most rep resentative girls. The young or ganizaton proved very enthusiastic in it's first stage. but only 70 of the hardest members survived to pass to the second stage.
 These 30. in their second incar nation, called themselves the Civic Study club. They not only under took the study of civic improvement, but followed a definite line of work, which succeeded in bringing about many changes toward the beautify- ing of the city. This period of the club was especially glorified by the efforts of the girls in making the Neighborhood House success in its early days. and by the work of Miss Annie Laurie Sparks in particular.
 By now the original members had reached the age where they were es tablishing homes of their own. As their responsibilities increased they felt the need of changing the activi- ties and studies of the club. It was then that the little club matched out from the second stage of its exis- tence into the final stage, and under the new name of the Caxton club, spread it's wings to try them in the new surroundings. the world of lit erature. From William CaXton, in ventor of the printing press, the club borrowed it's name.
 Birmingham club women have watched with interest the almost phe- nomenal growth of this new literary club among the young matrons. They cannot help but feel that 1t is due to the unselfish principles of love and service upon which the club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
SafeFat tReduction

Reduce. reduce, reduce. is tho slogan of all fat people. Get thin. be slim. is the cry of fashion and society. And the over fat wiring their hands in modification and helplessness; revolting at nauseating drugs, afraid of violent exercise. dread ing the unwelcome and unsatisfying diet. until they hit upon the harmless Marmola Prescription and learn through it that they may safely reduce steadily and easily without one change in their mode of life, but harmlessly, secretly. and quickly reaching their ideal of figure. with a smoother skin. better appetite and health than they have ever known. And now comes Marmola Prescription Tablets from the same famously harmless formula as the Marmola Prescription. It behooves you to learn the satisfactory. beneficial effects of this great. safe. fat reducer by giving to your druggist one dollar for . case, or sending like amount to the Marmola Company, 4612 Woodward Avenue. Detroit. Mich. with . request that they mail to you a case of Marmola Prescription Tablets.-Adv.
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was originally founded. Although the objective of the club now is study of literature, philanthropy is still strongly emphasized. Each year several needy families are taken un- der the care of the club and provided for.
 About six years ago the Caxton club was taken into the State Fedora tion of Women's clubs. This proved an important event in their history, for the inspiration and influence of their sister clubs has been most bene-
 The Caxton club has rightfully the prideful feeling of a hen who has matched swans. Two of it's mem bers have outgrown Birmingham and are now located In New York. Miss Annie Laurie Sparks Is now doing settlement work in New York city and Miss Elizabeth Dickinson is member of the faculty of Columbia university
 Miss May Bell. another former Birmingham girl and member of the Caxton club. is doing concert work in Chicago and has made name for herself in the musical world by her Chautauqua circuits through Can ada and Alaska. Two of the mem bers of the Caxton club have made quite a place for themselves in Bir mingham artistic circles by their study in dramatic interpretation. Mrs Paul Hughes, who has recently moved to Louisville. Ky, not only reads with a great deal of charm but has the added charm of writing her own selections. Mrs. Walter An derson has become identified with the Little Theatre movement, and has done splendid work in coaching the one-act plays given here this winter
 With so much talent in the Cax ton club, 1t is not surprising that they never have to impress outside help for their open meetings and entertainments. There is even the promise of a future lecturer among this group of talented women. Another unusual feature of the CaXton club is that, with all it's growth in breadth of vision and scope of work, it's personnel has remained almost the same. When the club was organized, it was composed of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
AN OLD PROBLEM SOLVED.

Washboards persist in sliding while scrubbing Is being done. The person doing the washing is contin- ually pestered by having the legs slide in the tub, thus causing them to scrape her knuckles or necessi-. tating readjustment of the board.
 Get two angle irons from tho hardware store. Screw them to the back of the scrubbing board so that the projecting piece wil stick out at the exact point where the board touches the tub when properly placed. The overhanging leg of the angle iron will catch on the edge of the tub and prevent the legs from sliding. According to the construc- tion of the tub it may be necessary to bend the leg of the angle iron so that 1t will catch and hold the tub bit more securely. A little ex- perimentation will determine this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
MRS. COX HOSTESS TO
 ANN HALVERSON CLUB

Mrs. Heyman H. Cox was hostess at her home on Woodlawn Highlands Wednesday afternoon to Ann Hal verson club. Decorations suggestive of St. Patricks Day were used. The house was very attractive with bowls of white narcissus and cut flowers and ferns. The color scheme of green and white was also carried out in the salad and ice course. Mrs. Cox was assisted by her mother, Mrs. M. J. Reynolds, and sister, Miss Christine Reynolds, in entertaining the following guests: Mesdames J.. A. Allen. Charles l.. Bailey, R. c. Barnes, E. S. Clark. A. c. Cornelius, Claude Cunningham. J. D. DeRamus. J. H. Ford, E. A. Foster Tom Foster, W. l.. Haygood, G. Halverson. Hall, E. M. Meadows. H. Potter, N. J. Pau ley. Reese, Jack Stewart, E. C.. Scherman, Hendricks. T. J. Smith. McPherson. J. H. Nann, S. J. Vann and Mrs. H. Wildsmith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
MIX. AND MRS. kEISER
 ENTERTAIN AT RRIDGE

MT. and Mrs. E. L. Keiser enter tained at bridge party at their home on Argyle road The house was decorated with lovely baskets of spring flowers and other greenery.
 The guests were Dr. and Mrs. Dun bar Sibley. MT. and Mrs. Brooks f'orbes, MT. and Mrs. J. P. Simms. Judge and Mrs. c. B. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Glenn. MT. and Mrs. Liewellyn Salter MT. and Mrs. ]. T. robertson, MT. and Mrs. w. l.. White, MT. and Mrs. R. G. McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Durham, Mir and Mrs. Horace Adams and Mir and Mrs Shirley Murray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
. ST. PATRICKS CELEBRATION
 AT FRATERNAL HALL

The Ladies' auxiliary of the A. O. H. have planned wonderful pro- gram for St. Patricks Day celebra- . ton at the Knights of Columbus hall. Dinner will be served from II a. m. to 2 D. m. A ball will be given in the evening from 9 to 12.
 A delightful time is assured to all who join in this celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
MRS. THORNTON COMPLIMENTs MRS. HUDNALL JAMES.

Mrs. Claude Arbury Thornton was hostess at luncheon at her home Thursday, honoring Mrs. Hudnall James (Florence Pauline HilD, of Fl Pase. Texas, who is the guest of her father. MT. John F. Hill.
 The luncheon table and house were decorated with jonquils and ferns. The St. Patrick idea was carried out in bonbons. Those enjoying this cour- tesy were: Mrs. James. Mrs John c. Powell, Mrs. M. K. Miller Mrs. Fred Harvey Holcombe, Miss Ida Hill and the hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
MHS. SPRADLEY HOSTESS
 AT SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY.

Mrs. J. D. Spradley entertained at her home on Fifty-first street, Wood lawn, Wednesday. giving a spend the-day party. Those invited were Miss Gladys Pata, Miss Mary Nelson, Miss Elizabeth Spradley; Mesdames .. B. Bragon, R. Pate, V. G. Nelson, J. A. Gilmore and Annie Chambers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
ASTREA LITERARY
 SOCIETY MEETS.

The Astrea Literary society held the regular meeting Friday after noon, March 9, at Central High school. Roll call was answered with the names of modern dramas and dramatists. The following program was rendered.: The Life and Works of James Barrie" Virginia Peeues: The Life and Works of Barnard" Mary Giles; The Tendency of the Modern Drama" Rosamond Goldman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
FIRST "LITSI MITE" ENJOYED

The young people of the First Methodist church enjoyed their first "Litsi Mite" program last Thursday night. The program opened with music contest, including such num- bers as "Hambone." Reuben. Reu- ben, I've been thinking" and other favorites. Other unusual contests followed, and, later. debate, Re solved, That old maids are of more benefit to Birmingham than old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
MIR. AID MRS. ROBERT JEMIsON, JR.. ENTERTAIN All nINNEn

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Jemison ,Jr. entertained at buffet supper last night at their home on Altamont Road. honoring MT. and Mrs. Haley Fiske. SUNDAY. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
MISS DAVIS WILL HONOR MISS YANDLE.

Miss Ethel Davis will honor Miss Hallie Yandle. brida-elect Saturday. March IT, at o'clock with a mis- cellaneous shower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11
NEW VICE PRESIDENT ELECTED
 AT CRESCENT CLUB LUNCHEON

At the luncheon Of the Crescent club at the Tutwiler, Newton M Levy was elected to fill the unexpired term of Philip Mewhinney. Among the guests were Robert $ Smith, Guy D. Hawkins, Thomas Bellsnider, Charles ". Steen, R. V. French, Ernest Mathews and Carl Parte,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-11

ingenious and efficacious wire lawn broom (wagranted to pick up every elusive acorn and dead leaf, and the most marvellous sprinkler of recent invention which will water 70 feet of lawn at one fell swoop.
 Cruse-Crawford company will do nate to the festival commission on any of their cars, Willys-k Knight and Overland. sold by a member of the guild, provided the sale is made through MT. Crawford. Mr. Turren- tine or Mir. McNeil
 Mrs. J. D. McNeel, who is publicity chairman for the spring festival. has made an appeal to all the St. Marys people to act as telephone commit tees of one, and the week before the festival, telephone at least 10 friends all about it. and invite them to come.
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bachelors" A delicious plate supper was served at a late hour. The title. "Litsi Nite," derived from the words. music and literature, has been given to these enjoyable entertainments. in which contests in these two branches of art will form a large part of the evenings fun.
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21
NOTICE!

Paragraph BIB Civil Code of Ari-
zona, 1913, provides among other
things, as follows:
No child under the age of 16 years
shall be permitted or suffered to op-
crate any automobile, motor car or
truck.
Paragraph 3135, same code, provides
further that a violation of the above
provision constitutes an offense for
which fine of not less than $500
nor more than $4,000 may be impos-
ed This paragraph further provides
that the defendant may be imprisoned
for not less than ten days nor more
than thirty days, in addition to the
fine imposed upon him.
This law will be enforced.
G. w. HARP,
City Marshall
First Pub. Sept 7, 1928
Last Pub. Sept. 21st 1923
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21

cross him; don't anger him. He is
dangerous, and I am afraid of him, for
your sake as we'll as my own"
"What do you want me to do?" the
girl questioned Influenced by the
tiInidity of the other. LET that beast
have his own way with me?"
"No-nO, not that. But-but treat
him fairly, Miss Meredith. He will
not always be as he is today. AS he
said, you cannot fight or run away.
All depends on winning his favor.
Then sometime there will be a chance.
We must wait and watch. until he is
in a mood to let us both go. But
even if there was a way for you to
escape alone, you could not leave me
here in his power"
"You fear him like that?"
'If I stand between the man and
this fortune his father left, my life
is worth nothing know that"
And Deborah Meredith, looking
down into the white face lying on the
pillow, made her choice.
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21

Parrish's experience with the West
goes back to 1879, when he entered
upon the practice of law in a portion
of Kansas still associated with the
Santa Fe Trail and partaking of the
wild characteristics of that celebrated
thoroughfare of the cattle business.
In all probability the country grew
too tame, or his chosen profession too
prosaic, for he deserted both in the
early eighties and became a prospector
in New Mexico and Arizona AS the
number of newspapers increased in the
West the demand grew for men famil
lar with the country who also could
of journalism and followed it for a
considerable period, career which
eventually led him into prominent con-
nection with daily papers in Denver,
Sioux City, Omaha and Chicago.
accompanied by natural powers of mar
ration, came the inevitable urge to
write stories and novels. His first book
appeared in 1904 and has been followed
by such list of works appealing to
a constantly widening circle of read
ers, that he stands well toward the top
among American writers, in the mat
ters of output and popularity. He
is an apostle of the virile and thrill
ing. and divides his ability about equal
1y between detective stories, and ro-
mantle stirring western tales. Some
times he combines the two, as in Gift
of the Desert" a thoroughly exciting
western story in which appears an en-
tirely new type of secret service man.
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21

carelessIy, Tipping a weed with his
quirt, but with searching eyes on her
face. You must have been in some
daydream, I'll say"
Il was thinking" she answered,
a little catch in the voice, but as in
stantly determining to tell the truth,
and thus learn. if possible, his pur-
pose, "of what you intend to do with
me. Il cannot continue to bear
things as they are"
"Why, they are not so bad. are
they?" he asked provokingly, but
making no effort to advance This is
the same ranch to which you came
Voluntarily have not cut down your
wages, and the food, and all that, is
just as good. Do you mean you don't
like it here any longer?"
81 certainly do not under the cir
cumstances. 1 am no longer here of
my own free will"
"Oh, is that it2 Well, perhaps we
can remedy that trouble Sit down
there again while we talk it over"
81 prefer to stand"
"All right then, only it amt going
to do you no good to be offish about
1t. I'll tell you that at the start. You
ought to know by this time that l
amt the playing sort Found any way
to leave yet? I reckon not, or you
wouldn't be here. Weh, that lesson
ought to mean something to you. I've
left you alone for three days now, Just
to let it sink in
"That I could not escape from here
without assistance?"
Sure; there amt no way for a
wOman-a tenderfoot-to get across
that desert without help of some kind,
and a horse. l reckon you are smart
enough to know that. It was mostly
on your account I sent them old
punchers away, an got a lot O. Mex
in to ride herd, an do whatever odd
jobs were needed There amt no.
body round who cares a whoop in HI
what happens. You better let that
soak in, too, first Of all. Then it will
be easier for US to come to an under
Sit down" !"
IAN understanding? she asked in
surprise. you desire to explain, then
Yet first you threaten me?"
He laughed.
Threaten. HI! | don't have to
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21

Whenever she could she rode about
with old Tom Meager, in and out the
ravines, and occasionally far beyond
into the vast sand plains, listening to
his quaint tales of adventures, and
helping him round up punches of
strayed stock She became expert in
the saddle, learned to use a gun skill
fully, and even picked up some knOwl-
edge of the lariat. Thus, little by
little, she had adapted herself to the
rough life, determined to keep her
word, but nevertheless growing con-
stantly more and more heartsick.
Then Tom Meager came to his
death Riding home alone from No
gales at night, in the dark of Silver
canyon, his horse slipped and fell, and
Meager lay there on the rock notion
less. A packer found his body the
next day, and brought 1t on to the
ranch. In some way the message Of
the old mans passing crossed the bor-
der line down far into old Mexico.
until it reached the ears of his son.
God alone knows where. Three days
after the burial this wanderer Of many
years returned, drove his saddle horse
into the corral, and assumed control
Whatever might be his legal right
there was none to oppose his bold as
sumption of authority or management
The widow lay helpless on her bed;
she was not the boys mother and he
never so much as crossed the thresh-
old of her room. If there had been a
will, no one searched for it, or made
inquiries BY sheer force and au-
dacity Bob Meager took command,
asking permission of no one.
For some days after his arrival the
girl did not even encounter this new
master. From dawn to dark he was
in the saddle, familiarizing himself
with every detail of his new posses
sions She had no desire to meet him,
for long ago his story had been told
to her-not by old Tom who never
spoke his sons name or the patient,
invalid wife, but by others, long in
the Meager service, glad now of an
opportunity to gossip with a stranger.
1t was a story of brutal shame; of
base ingratitude, verging on crime; of
sudden disappearance; of vague ru-
mors floating back from here and
there, bearing the tale of a wild, dis
reputable life. To her Bob Meager
had become the synonym of all that
was evil in this borderland. Yet now,
through some strange play of fate, he
was here and she was left helplessly
in his power, under his orders, wholly
dependent on him for employment.
The thought was almost maddening
They finally met the morning of the
fifth day. Unexpectedly, when, without
even knocking, the fellow strode into
the widows room unceremOniously.
The girl, in her nurses uniform, arose
hastily to her feet, and confronted the
rude intruder Indignantly, her eyes
blazing with sudden antagonism.
"Who are your he asked gruffly,
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21
CHAPTER II
Meaaer States His Plan.

It was the memory of this scene
her promise to Mrs. Meager, and her
dislike of Bob Meager-which left the
girl unObservant of the desert view
outspread below, and thoughtless of
the descending night. She had sought
this spot to be alone, to escape any
possibility of encOuntering Bob, and
the conditions which had made her
virtually a prisoner. There had been
an expression in the mans eyes that
had frightened her more than she
would even confess to herself-an in
solent boldness, a sneering dominance
which haunted her memory with its
sinister threat. He was playing with
her as a cat plays with a mouse, bid
ing the proper time to strike He
knew he could afford to wait; that she
was utterly in his power. His very
silence and aloofness increased her
alarm, her dread of the morrow.
Not a day passed without witness
ing change in the personnel of the
this, but for her own personal suspi-
cion. Old Tom Meager would never
employ a Mexican on the place, nor
trust them; but now, one by one, the
old hands disappeared, while swarthy-
skinned riders appeared mysteriously
to take their places. Within six
days the transformation was practi-
cally complete, and Bob Meager was
surrounded by those of his own kind.
Creatures of his will, denizens of that
world he knew best. This change was,
to DebOrah's mind, ominous of evil;
it increased her fear, and rendered
more difficult any possibility of escape
The walls closed her more tightly in.
What did this man plan to do with
her? The question could not be an
swered; she could only wait fearfully
for his actions to make reply. Yet it
must be evil; she could conceive
nothing else in Bob Meager's heart
Her thought was not with the wild
desert scene outstretched before her,
or the beauty of that red sunset be-
hind those far-off peaks. She was not
even conscious of her more immediate
surroundings, remaining totally obliv-
ious to the solitary horseman, ap-
preaching along the barely discernible
trail skirting the edge of the mesa.
The horse was moving slowly, with
wearfly dropping head, and on the
hard-beaten sand the hoofs made no
noise sufficient to disturb her. 1t was
on the farther edge of the chaparral
that the horseman suddenly perceived
the girl, her white skirt showing con-
spicuOus in the purple light, and
quickly held up his pony. She had
evidently neither seen nor heard his
approach, and he swung silently over
the animals head, before advancing
toward her on foot. 1t was not until
he had reached within a very few
yards Of her position that Deborah
became aware of some presence near,
and arose instantly to her feet, facing
him in sudden alarm. 1t was too late
then to flee; the man blocked the only
path available.
Enlightened you, didn't I?'' he asked
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21

threaten; I'm holding all the cards."
He took step forward, and, as the
girl drew slightly back from his ap-
proach his face quickly darkened
with anger. "You don't want me to
touch you, hey? or come near you?
All right, I'll wait but Just the same
you'll do just what l tell you to. Sit
down there on that log. You hear me?
standing"
She took the place designated, real
1zlng the utter uselesSness of refusal,
while he remained standing with one
foot insolently planted on the log be-
side her.
Continued Next Week.
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-21

yet with a measure of doubt in the
tone "Some poor relative"
Not quite as bad as that" she an
swered, resenting his manner, yet en-
deavoring to control her speech. 81
am Mrs. Meager's nurse"
Nurse" he sneered sarcastically.
Good Lord, so the old man stood for
that, did he? Well, you can hardly
expect me to; it is more than my
mother ever had Do you know who
l amp"
81 presume you must be Robert
Meager."
you guessed right, and I've come
back here to run this ranch; you get
me?"
"Quite clearly-yes."
"Oh, you do, hey? Then I'll en-
tighten you further. You're Mrs