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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MEETING MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Missionary society No. of the Meth odist church met with Mrs. Pete Ram age Monday afternoon, with Mrs. Josh Copeland, Mrs. Charles Copeland, Mrs. W. H. May, Mrs. W. V. Eagan and Mrs. Ramage as hostesses.
 A splendid program on 'The New Pentecost in Korea and Japan" had been arranged by the leader, Mrs. Sam Starke, and those taking part were Miss Jule Hurt, Mrs. J. Lane Enzor, Mrs Harmon Allison, Mrs. John Boatner, Mrs. Luther Smith, Mrs. Watson ,Tal. ley, Mrs. Fletcher Harmon, Mrs, Rob ert Gellerstedt, and Mrs. George Din kins.
 Mrs. s. U. Turnipseed spoke of the need of enlarged vision of social serv- ice and of the Handbook"
 During the social half hour follow. ing the meeting the hostessses served a tempting salad plate with an ice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26

Miss Clara Griffin honored her guest Miss Gladys Brunner, of Ashland, at a picture show party Saturday after noon.
 After enjoying the program at the Princess theater, the guests were invited to a drug store and delicious ices were served.
 The guests were Miss Bruner, hon. oree; Misses Annie Kathryn Rainer, Margaret Allison, Annie Golden Har- mon of Dothan, Minnie Lou Griffin, Willie Bruner and Cora Nell Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
THE MYSTERY

What does a law-abiding citizen want with car that can travel thirty miles faster than the speed regulations permit ?-Toledo Blade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
Dothan Society

LOTHIAN. Ala, Oct. 25.-Mrs. M. l.. Hannahan entertained at beautiful re- ception at the Country club Wednesday afternoon, from 4 to 5, honoring Mrs. Hassel Courtenay of Anderson, s. C., a bride of last week.
 The rooms of the club house were artistic in their decorations of gorgeous autumn flowers. Lovely orchestra selections were rendeRd during the in tervening time.
 Receiving with the hostess and hon. oree were Mesdames Marion Hannahan T. J. Whatley, IT,, o. J. Faulk, W. J. Bell, E. B. Collier and J. l.. Crawford
 An ice course and hot spiced punch were served the many guests who called to meet Mrs. Courtenay.
 Mrs. Hannahan was assisted in enter. taining by a number of her friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
State Historian Is Working For
 Full Roster

Mrs. J. E. Aderhold, of Anniston, Ala, state historian for the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Ala bama, has sent out letter to the va rious units in the state in which she urges that the records of the men who fought in the World War be carefully preserved. The members of the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary are urged to secure a perfect roster of the men in each county who gave service in the World War, with their company, reg iment and division. Also brief bi- ography of the battles in which they participated when killed or wounded. !,
 Mrs. Aderhold is asking that after these records are compiled, a copy of same be sent to her so that a com plete record may be Kept. The national organization of the American Legion Auxiliary is putting on a campaign to get a perfect record of every one who fought in the war, and to the women of the auxiliary rests the re sponsibility of chronicling the local bits of history, so essential in mak- ing a perfect whole, and all women in Alabama who had a son, husband or father in the World War are asked to do their bit in helping the state his torian in getting out a perfect record.
 The new membership blanks, if ans wered in full, will give a complete his tory of the men who fought in the World War and unit presidents are urged to see that these blanks are properly filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MISS GAYLE HONOREE

Double-Six Bridge club Tuesday after noon, honoring Miss Caro Gayle of Shreveport, La., the attractive house guest of Mrs. Dannelly Newton. Games were played at three tables. Mrs. Arthur scented compact, while the honoree was given a perfume bottle. After a num- Der of interesting games a delectable salad plate was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
MRS. MDONALD ENTERTAINED

Mrs. P. N. Mcdonald was the charm ing hostess to the Ionian club Thurs day morning at her home, on Gilmer avenue, this being the first meeting of the club for the fall. Autumn flowers in tones of yellow were used in the attractive rooms where the guests assembled. Mrs. Charles Henderson, of Troy, Ala, formerly of Montgomery was an honored guest on this occasion and received a most cordial welcome from her many friends in the city.
 Following the business session over which the president Mrs. G. W. Thomp- son presided, an interesting program was given. Mrs. McDuff Cain read paper on "Coxcomb and Coquette in Tudor Times" and Mrs. J. H. Vaughn told about London in remote times, using Westminster Abbey as the most important subpect.
 At the conclusion of the program the hostess served a delicious course lun- cheon Mrs. Charles Henderson presided at the coffeee table which was centered with basket of Ophelia roses. Yellow tapers in silver candlesticks cast a soft glow throughout the room. Miss Mercedes Rubrecht, of Columbus, Ohio. and Miss McCreary, of Greenyille, Ala, were guests of the club on this oc- casion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
PICTURE SHOW PARTY

Mary Ivey, served delicious refresh ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
KEYSER.BROWN MARRIAGE

Miss Stella Brown and Mir. Camp bell Richard Keyser were married very quietly Monday evening at the home of Judge and Mrs. J. G. Key on Brun- didge street with Dr. J. c. Leckemby, pastor of the First Baptist church, per forming the ceremony.
 The bride is very charming young woman and was teacher of English at the Troy High school. She is a grad uate of the University of Alabama and formerly lived in Tuscaloosa.
 The groom is a prominent young man of Pensacola, and is interested in the satsuma business. He is a veteran of the World war and has seen service in France.
 Immediately after the ceremony, MT. and Mrs. Keyser left for their home in Pensacola, where they are being given a cordial WelcomeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
Troy Society
MISS RABCOCK HONORED

Miss Alice Boyd entertained charm ingly at a dinner party Saturday eve ming in honor of Miss Sarah Miller Babcock, who spent the weekend here with her parents. She is in school at Washington Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.
 The coming Halloween season was suggested in the decorations of the at tractive home. Yellow flowers were used about the rooms. In the dining room the table was covered with q handsome luncheon cloth over which black cats and witches disported them selves. A cut glass basket of yellow flowers centered the table and at each place was a unique Halloween, place card and favor of lsalted nuts.
 A tempting and palatable dinner was served.
 Later in the evening the happy party went to the Princess theater as the guests of Miss Julia Burr Sawtell and Miss Leonora Chapman.
 Enjoying the evening together were the members of the Big Six" club, composed of Misses Sarah Miller Bab- cock, Alice Boyd, Annie Corcoran, Leonora Chapman, Julia Burr Sawtell and Julia Swain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-26
EVANGELIST SPEAKS TO CLUB

1
 Tuesday afternoon Dr. Trigg Thomas, noted evangelist who is conducting re- vival services at the Presbyterian church, spoke to the members of the Mothers club on Motherhood" At that time Mrs. J. Luke Adams was hostess.
 Roll call was answered with current events.
 Mrs. F. M. Gaines sang lovely solo with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Hugh Smith.
 Mesdames J. Luke Adams, Joe Beall and K. M. Gaines were appointed as a membership committee and Mrs. J. w. Rish, reporter. Mrs. s. H. Wright was elected to membership.
 After the program the hostess, as- sisted by Mesdames J. H. Wynn, w. B. Adams, J. M. Merritt and Master J. Luke Adams, 2nd, served salad plate.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

Director G. II. Hecke of the state de-
partment of agriculture, that state vet
erinaries and inspectors, as well as
all other state employees engaged in
the efforts TO eradicate the disease,
would be placed under his super
vision.
State department officials are un.
certain as to when federal control
will be assumed. but they believe DR..
Houck will take full charge immc-
diately.
During the day Governor Richard
son telcgraphed TO Secretary Wallace
protest against the proposed estab'
lishment of a quarantine line along
the western boundary Of the Yuma
Indian reservation, ten miles from the
Arizona border.
This is desert country and affords
no food or shelter for persons who
might be, held up by the quarantine
regulation. the governor declared. He
also asserted that the quarantine on
the Arizona line has "caused suffer
ing enough without showing the line
ten miles over the desert into Cali
! fornia."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
TEXAS LABOR MEETS
Visit Oil Refineries and Fish At First
Day of Convention.

Port Arthur. Tex. April 23.--Dcle-
gates to the Texas Federation Of La
Dor in session here passed yesterday
afternoon and night seeing the big
oil refineries here and taking rides
and fishing jaunts ut night.
1t was decided that afternoon ses-
sions would be held from 2 to 5:15
but committees not being ready to
report. the delegates made the round
of industrial plants. Night sessions,
it wSs decided, will be optional. Dur
ing the brief session in the hall, a
tei.rram was received from Senator
Earle Mayfield that he would back
any measure which had the endorse
ment of the laboring men. The presi-
dent read his annual report.
A resolution was adopted extending
the time for making reports until this
morning.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
PLANT JUICE DID
LADY MORE GOOD
| THAN ANYTHING
Local Lady Says 1t Ended
Her Stomach, Liver and
Kidney Troubles.

In the past few years, i had tried
lust about everything in my attempts
Ito get relief from stomach, liver and
kidney troubles but i will say that
your Plant Juice medicine has done
ine more real good han anything ever
{tried," said Mrs. Agnes Cast, well
known San Antonio lady living at 211
South Mesquite street, while talking
Recently with The Plant Juice Man
lwho is introducing this surprising new
tPlant Juice medicine at Sommer's
drug store, Houston and Navarro
streets, San Antonio.
lies, during the past few years l
Brad been troubled badly with my stom-
hch, liver and Kidneys" Mrs. Cast
continued. 1T seemed like all my
Food would ferment in my stomach and
Pause gas and bloatings. / had bad
,,ains in my back and in my side from
kny liver and kidneys. And / was very
Nervous and couldn't sleep right and
hever got proper rest.
n "As | said before. / kept taking
n Everything in my attempts to get re-
Lief but your Plant Juice has done
!ine more good than anytl ing else l
yer tried. Since / have taken Plant
sFuice my appetite has improved and
tny stomach is SO much better that my
Hood does not distress me as it did be-
.ore. And my liver and kidneys are in
Hluch better condition and my nerves
re improved so that i sleep well now.
"Since sister has taken Plant Juice
4 lso and she thinks it is the best me
incline she has ever. tried"
Plant Juice is splendid combina-
.Iion of the juices of natural roots,
u cribs and leaves which are extracted
III nd blended into the one powerful
X ,ledical preparation. 1t seems to have
surprising effect upon the stomach.
tsver and kidneys. In fact, many
!sieople say il seems to act like magic.
T. The Plant Juice Man is at Som
hers drug store. Houston and Ma
Hhrro streets. San Antonio, where he
y daily meeting the local public and
Introducing and explaining the merits
ii this remedy. Free samples given.
n, Plant Juice is sold also in San An
apnio at all of the ether Sommer's
|<Fug stores.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
THAW DECLARED
SANE BUT HE IS
NOT RELEASED
Counsel for Son Asks Time
in Which to Ask for
New Trial.
THAW BACK In ASYLUM
Jury's Verdict Says Defen-
dant Capable Of Manag-
ing Affairs.

Philadelphia, April 23-Although he
was declared sane and fully capable
of managing his affairs by a jury in
Common Pleas Court last night, Har-
ry X. Thaw today is still in the Penn
sylvania Hospital for Mental and
Nervous Disease, where he has been
confined for the last seven years.
After the verdict had been brought
in, William A. Gray, counsel for Eve
lyn Nesbit, Thaw's divorced wife.
whose 13-year-old son was permitted
TO intervene in the trial. requested the
usual four days in which to file mo-
tion and reasons for new trial. The
motion was granted and Judge Mona
han. before whom the case was heard.
held Thaw in the custody of the court
pending its disposition. No time was
set for the hearing of the motion.
Meanwhile Thaw must remain in the
asylum.
Thaw Makes No Plans.
In announcing that he would ask
for another trial. Mr.. Gray said he
also spoke for Arthur g.. Dickson,
counsel for the trustees of Thaw's es-
tate. who also opposed his release.
Thaw and his aged mother, Mrs.
Mary c. Thaw, received news of the
verdict in Mrs. Thaw's suite at the
Ritz(arlton Hotel. Thaw said he
would not make any definite plans for
the future until his case was finally
disposed of.
Thaw returned TO the asylum short
ly before midnight. He did not say
whether he would voluntarily go to
New York to answer the indictment
charging him with an attack on Fred
erick Gump Jr.. Kansas City high
school boy. should he eventually gain
his freedom.
Has Been Confined 18 Years.
Ex-Judge John NJ. Patterson, his
counsel, said the courts of Pennsyl-
vania could take no cognizance of the
! New York Indictment until new extra
dition papers were sent here.
Civil suit for $650.000 damages en-.
tered against Thaw by Gump's father
was settled out of court last Janu.
ary. Iit..y
Since he shot and killed Stanford
White In New York in June, 100G
Thaw has spent about sixteen years in
jails and asylums.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

that "the lifting Of the lid in Wash
ington" would bring back to the Dem
ocratic party the 3,500,O00 voters
necessary to its victory unless their
decision was made impossible "by some
idiotic act" of the party.
The Republicans have most of the
newspapers and all of the money" he
charged, but our own honest fellow
citizens, those who voted with the
Republican party ut the last cleo,
ton, have glimpsed the connection OF
the corruption of Wall street with
Republican leadership. Publicity j:
the remedy for political evils"
Governor Smith was doomed fol
the Democratic nomination by Mr.
Gerard and Mayor John +. Darkar
of Scranton, Pa. who predicted that
he probably would have the support Of
the entire Pennsylvania delegation.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
10000 HAVANANS' DLI
Street Car and Taxi Drivers Join Docl
Workers STRIKE.

Havana. April =5.-ihirty thousand
union workers, including 23,OOO cigar
and cigarette makers, are idle in Hev'
ana. They are supporting the str'k-
ing dock workers.
Street car men End taxi AMI bus
drivers have abandoned their posts and
joined Oh, strikes
No ice was delivered; no newspa'
pers were published except the three
English language papers; the drivers
of the brewery wagons quit. and few
men were willing to- deliver gasoline
to the filling stations. and thereby
both beer and gasoline went up in
price.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
TAKES OVER FIGHT ON
FOOT, MOUTH DISEASE
California Governor Pro-
tests Against Arizona
Quarantine.

Sacramento. Cal. April 23.-The
fight against the foot and mouth dis
case among livestock in California
was placed in charge of the federal
department Of agriculture Tuesday al
the request of state authorities.
DIR. U. G. Houck. personal repre-
sentative of Henry {. Wallace, sccrc-
tary of agriculture, was designated q
take charge of the work. with head
quarters in Sacramento. and it wa
agreed by Governor Richardson and
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

were involved, there would be no
propaganda, no pretended political is
sue about tax reduction.
sour opponents have relcgated in
ternational affairs to the Obscurity
of the State Department and with
their overwhelming power of public
ity would have an inevitable tax re.
duction, smoke screen foreign pol
icy.
The American people today do moi
know the foreign policy of our govern
ment. 1t may be because we have
none, but even if we have none the
American people have the right t.
know
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
EVELYN NESBIT BITTER.
Says Thaw Has Never Given Penny
to Support Of Her or Her Boy.

Atlantic City, n. j.. April 2S.-
When informed that Harry X. Thaw
had been declared sane by a jury in
Philadelphia last night. Evelyn Mes.
| bit. his former wife, showed surprise
and disappointment and expressed her
opinion shat the judge and the jury
Should be held responsible for what
he does in the future"
Il saw Thaw's face and no one can
tell me that man is sane" Miss Nes-
/ bit said. She characterized her for
mer husbands statement that provi-
sions had been made for her and Rus
sell, her 13-year-old son, as "a play
for the sympathy of the public"
ask him where the. provision is"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

Graduates Attention!
WOLFSON'S was awarded the order for all
voes, organdy, hosiery, laces and other accesso-
ries for commencement week wardrobes by the
seniors of the Breckenridge and Main Avenue
high schools, following competitive tests quail
ity and price.
Time is flying!-bring your orders in as rap
idly as possible. Ask for Mrs. Byrne, who had
the pleasure of working with your committees.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

Spanish, Mexican or BARRIERS Itch.
One bottle Imperial Eczems Remedy
is guaranteed TO be enough for any
case. All druggists are authorized to
refund your money il it fails. (Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

she continued. "He has never given
Russell a penny and he doesn't in
tend to-"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
SEES DEMOCRAT WIN
Gerard Says Only "Idiotic Act" Can
Lose Election to G. o. p.

New York. April 23.-James W.
Gerard. former United States ambas-
sador TO Germany. declared last night
at the pre-convention dinner of the
Woman's National Democratic Club
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

BATH TOWELS
Great big double thread dQc
bath towels, 22x44,
closely woven with soft long
nap, will give satisfactory ser
vice and long wear. These
snowy white towels are special
ly priced for Thursday at 49c
each.
3O-inch TISSUES
, Fine quality, sheer and SQc
pretty, in n splendid va 49,
riety of patterns and bright col
ors, silk striped. this tissue
Bingham will make charming
summer frocks.
69c SKIRTINGS
36-inch skirtings in all dSc
white woven in stripes ~
or blocks, will make such good
looking. serviceable skirts for
sports wear.
(Second Floor Annex
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
Silk. Hosiery
two special values
at one price!

LOT 1: Women's A M
pure thread silk b 10
stockings with elsie =
tops. These are in
chiffon weight and full fash
Toned. Peach, salmon, sunset,
sunrise, sahara, nude, black,
white and other colors. Spe-
cially priced at S1.9S a pair.
LOT .: Values TO $3.50 in
women's pure thread silk hosiery.
with double silk garter tops. These
are full fashioned and in medium
weight. On sale Thursday at
S1.0S a pair.
(Street Floor
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
Printed Crepes

llltC0 VI SPSO
SO printed crepe de CO 40
chine. in lovely color ~
combinations, cool and pretty
greens, tans, greys, printed in
harmonizing colors. This is 40
inches wide and n special value
at $40 a yard.
Imported japanese
PONGEE-this is 50 on
inches wide and a6SC
beautiful quality. IL 49,
mme. weight. free
from all powder. I'D.
(Second Floor
White Linens
45-inch white linen, in Ct 40
a regular 81. 80 quail ~A'S~
~, is fine enough for I'd.
frocks and sturdy enough for
table runners, luncheon sets or
embroidery work.
(Second Floor Annex
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23
Printed Voiles

39-inch printed voiles in SQc
a fascinatingly varied "
combination of colors and de-
signs. Every shade you could
desire and more patterns than
you can imagine.
75c Printed voiles, 80 Coz
inches wide. are special Wv
~ priced at 69c yard. In
the wanted eolors.
Imported Voiles
Csc fine imported voiles, 7Qc
30 inches wide, are a "
splendid value at this figure. in
every fashionable tint favored
this summer.
75c imported voiles. 30 E0c
inches wide, in delicate
summary colors. will I'd.
make charming frocks.
(Second Floor
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-28

To the Voters of Cobb County,:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Ordinary of
said County, at the coming primary,
and will appreciate your support, and
if elected | assure you that l will
give you the best service l am able
to render. ] appreciate very highly
the loyal support you have given to
me heretofore and hope / have merit
ed a continuance Of the same, l ex-
tend to each of you a cordial invita-
ton to my office at any time you
may visit Marietta, and will always
be glad to render any service l can,
when needed. Thanking you again
for past support, will appreciate the
same again. Yours truly,
j. M. Gam.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-28
FOR ORDINARY

To the Citizens of Cobb County
Both Ladies and Gentlemen:
announce myself a candidate for
Ordinary of this county, subject to
rules and regulations of the Demo-
cratic Primary, to be held on March
5, 1924. enter this race with no
lll-wlll to the present incumbent,
Judge Gam, and | regard him as be-
ing a gentleman in every respect. /
shall be perfectly fair to him in the
campaign, and / only ask the good
people of the county to give me fair
consideration, voting their convic-
lions. If you see fit to honor me with
the office pledge the best service of
which | am capable.
Respectfully,
T. H. LEROY.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-28


everybody remember the preach
ing mere next Saturday and Sunday.
Everybody is invited to come.
More rain, more rest" as the old
saying goes. The farmers would be
very glad to see the weather clear
up, SO they could get their ground
prepared for another crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. ], B. Knight spent
one day last week in Atlanta.
Mr.. Lymon Austin is very low at
DIR. Nolan's Sanitarium in Marietta.
We wish for him speedy recovery.
Miss Nora Hembree, of Holly
Springs, spent one night last week
with Miss Essie Mae Brown.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF
To the Voters of Cobb County:

To the Voters of Cobb County:
| hereby announce as candidate
for the office of Sheriff of Cobb coun-
ty, subject to the rules and regula-
tlons of the primary called for March
5th, 1924.
If elected, l pledge myself to faith
fully discharge the duties of the Of
flee to the very best of my ability
in a fair and impartial manner.
| respectfully solicit the vote and
influence of all the qualified voters
of this county and assure each and
every one who may see fit to honor
me with his or her support that it
will be sincerely appreciated.
If | am elected, Mr.. A. C. Allgood
of Powder Springs, and Mr.. P. M.
Grower, of Marietta, will be my dep
uties. Respectfully,
Tom Sanders.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-02-28
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

hereby announce as q candidate
for the office of Treasurer of Cobb
County, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held March 9Th, 1924.
1t will be impossible for me to see
every voter in person between now
and the date of the primary, but
earnestly request the vote and sup
port of every one participating in
said election, and assure each and all
that any assistance given me will be
highly appreciated.
Respectfully,
George A. Latimer.