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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
GENERAL SUMTER CHAPTER TO MEET WEDNESDAY

General Sumter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet next Wednesday, December 3, with the vice regent, Mrs. Watt T. Brown, 1905 Fourteenth aveneu, south.
 Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. B. F. Crabbe, Mrs. w. D. Webster, Mrs. Dora c. Fell, Mrs. L. B. Hall and Mrs. T. NJ. Porterfield. A buffet luncheon will be served promptly at 1 o'clock The chapter will celebrate Alabama s birthday.
 The program will be:
 Praper, by the chaplin, Mrs. E. A. Richey.
 Americans creed.
 Salute to the United States flag.
 "Star-Spangled Banner"
 Solo, Alabama" by Mrs. s. o. Kim brough.
 Solo, on the violin, by Mrs. Louis H. Dent.
 Alabama's Birthday, by Mrs. Hubert Scruggs.
 Jackson's Traces in Alabama, by Mrs. Samuel J. Johnston.
 Business.
 Song, America"
 The chapters flag was raised at Five Points on Thanksgiving Day, Lieuten- ant Crandell of the United States Navy was in charge of the raising and low ering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
MISS KERN HONORS MISS HAYGOOD

Miss Lurline Kern entertained Wednesday evening with an informal dance honoring Miss Rosina Haygood. who is attending Woman's college, and was spending Thanksgiving in Birming- ham.
 The guests were Miss Rosina Hay good, Miss Vera Sherrill, Miss Sara Latham, Miss Hazel Campbell, Miss Ruth Berry, Miss Inez Lester, Miss Florence London, Miss Anna Lee Zeig- Ter. Mrs. W. R. Coleman, Mrs. B. L. Zeigler, Mir. Austin Pitts, MT. Horace Menifee, Mir. P. c. Keller, MT. Bill Flint, Mir. Pat Holdridge, Mir. D. l.. Shell, Mir. W. T. Berry, Dr. T. A. Snow, Mir. w. T. Dean, MT. Rather Coleman, MT. Lydge Goldson, MT. E. l.. Zeigler, Mir. Tendell and MT. and Mrs. Beasley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30

the poem and later read them to her friends at dinner. The melody came later as she was driving across the Mojave desert at the end of another perfect day."
 It was in 1910 that Mrs. Bond, strug- gling to support herself and her son after the death of her husband, pub lished Perfect Day" in a collection of seven songs. The chief reason for col lecting the seven songs under one cover she says, was to sell it for a dollar to eliminate the bookkeeping that would be involved in keeping account of the sales of separate songs at twenty to thirty cents copy. Mrs. Bond had decided to do her own publishing because she was not satisfied with previous results. At first returns were very slow. Mrs. Bond, who had written the words and music and even painted the cover design, then introduced her songs by singing, them in public at every op. portunity.
 There were financial difficulties in the modest publishing business, but gradually, as Perfect Day" and the other songs became better known the business prospered. Demand for the song has grown until the aggregate sales have been set ft more than 5,000,000 copies. Recently Mrs. Bond turned the distribution of her songs over to an. other publisher. Other numbers she has written, such as q Love You Truly" and Just a-Wearyin' for You" have also been successful, but none has rivaled Perfect Day"
 ''The Rosary" has had an interesting career. The words of the song, cred. ited to Robert Cameron Rogers, came to the late Ethelbert Nevin, the com poser, in the form of clipping from magazine enclosed in a letter from friend. It was sung for the first time in Boston by Francis Rogers in February, 1898. The following month Julie Weyman sang it in New York. It was successful from the first and has been among the most popular of American songs for a generation.
 When it appeared to be on the wane, interest was renewed by book called "The Rosary" and later a picture of the same name Attacks of critics on it's musical worth have served merely to increase sales. Recently story was circulated to the effect that the words were written by a Catholic priest and dedicated to his sister, nun. This story was denied, but nevertheless it served to revive interest in the song With the coming of radio "The Rosary" continues with renewed vigor.
 "Invictus" went the recital route to fame. Bruno Huhn set the poem by (COntinued On Page TwO.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30

Winning popular approval IS the a1- fair of a few months, for years be- but others struggle along for years be- fore their worth is appreciated. Many have meteoric careers mount into the million class within the year or two and then fade into obscurity.
 Composing a best seller has never been reduced to a formula. With all their experience in launching successful songs publishers are not able to predict with accuracy which will succeed and which will be relegated to Limbo, certain characteristics, appear to be essential, A best seller must be tuneful, and not too difficult, to be sung by others than trained concert singers. Many songs that are immensely sue cessful, in concert fail to attain large sales. Sentiment too appears to be essen tial. It is the simple universal appeal that succeeds. There is no room for the cyncial CT the vacously smart among the songs that endure.
 There are some old favorites like Sir Arther Sullivans Lost Cord" and F. Paolo Tolstis Goodbye" that have become part of the permanent song literature. Songs like those of Stephen B. Foster, Old Black Joe, Suwanee river, and Old Kentucky Home have grown to be regarded as American Folk songs.
 They are nearly always included in the collections and new additions, have been brought out from time to time. IIoratio w. Parkers name has been familiar to glee club singers for gener ation from his Lamp in the Golden West" to cite only one.
 Students and singers maintain a brisk demand for songs like Sleep, Why Dost Thy Leave Me?" by Handel Lass with the Delicate Air" by Arne Purcell's Passing B." Absent by John W. Metcalf, Secret" by John Prindle Scott, Boat Song' by Harriet Ware, Uncle Rome" by Sidney Homer, Loves Sorrow" by Harry Rowe Shel- ley. Hast Hour" by Walter Kramer.
 Then there is large class of familiar songs, including Drink to me only with Thine Eyes" Believe Me If All these Endearing Young Charms Sweet Genevieve" Long Ago" Ben Bolt "Love's Old Sweet Song" and T Hear You Calling Me" Of the opera airs, Rimsky-K 'Song of India" has been most in recent years The most successful of the recent best sellers is "A Perfect Day. Carrie Jacobs-Bond says the theme of the song came to her in an upper room of the Glenwood Mission Inn in Riverside, Cal. as she paused in dress ing for dinner to watch the end of a perfect day" She wrote two stanzas of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
WOM.AN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING

SOCIETY HOLDS MEETING
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Mccoy Memorial church held an ull-day meeting on Tuesday at the parsonage. The day was spent in the study of the book Adventures in Brotherhood" The various chapters of the book were presented by Mrs. R. 4. Thompson, Mrs. w. A. Moore, Mrs. II. NJ. Gassman, Miss Johnnie Stott, Miss Ethel NJ. Wilson and Mrs. Q. R. Henry; each presenting the subject in | most able interesting manner.
 Miss Gill, Bethlehem House worker gave a vivid account of the work being done iii this community house and day nursery for colored. The account of the activities of the various clubs conducted for all ages from kindergarten to parents was much appreciated.
 X social hours was enjoyed at noon md a delicious luncheon served in cafeteria style. It was decided at this meeting to hold the next business meet ing on Monday, Dec. 1. at the asked of Mrs. E. P. Miles on Ella street. Mem bers are asked to bring with them all completed articles for the bazaar to be held at the Empire laundry salesroom, 40S North Nineteenth street, Dec. 4, 9 and G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
WESLEY BIBLE CLASS HAS BANQUET

The members of the Wesley Bible class of the First Methodist church en- tertained with a beautiful banquet the past week, the decorations for the Oc- casion being specimen chrysanthemums in the white and yellow shades. Crystal candle holders held yellow candles. Small baskets were used as favors.
 Miss Arrant was in charge of the pro- gram which was delightful. Miss Marian Star6vsky sang a group of songs, and Mrs. South rendered number of violin numbers. MT. J. E. Ramsey gave an interesting talk, and Mrs. J. T. Ketcham reading. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Don Drennen had charge of serving the din ner. Mrs. w. A. Currie is president of the class and Mrs. Donald Conner teacher. A number of guests attended this lovely affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
MISS ZINGESER IGNORED AT LYRIC PARTY

In honor of Miss Lillian Zingeser' who will leave shortly to make her home in Los Angeles, her cousin, Miss Anne Kerner, entertained at a Lyric party Thanksgiving. After the pertor- nance the guests were treated to an ice course at one of the downtown shops.
 Those enjoying the hospitality were Misses Tessa Stien, Ester Freedman Vivian Kerner, Yetta Garber and Ida Vintroube.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
MIR. STEVENS ENTERTAINS HIGH SCHOOL SET

Mir. Edgar Stevens entertained a number of the high school set on Thursday evening with a dance given at his home on Sixteenth. street, south. Circle was called by Mir. Charles Fowl CT following intermission in which many of the high school clubs and local Paramount club was invited as an or ganization, besides the other guest on this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
MIR. AND MRS. MASSEY ENTERTAIN WITH DINNER

Mir. and Mrs. Richard Massey enter tained a few friends informally last eve ming at their beautiful home on Beach street in honor of Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Gordy of Columbus, Lieut.. and Mrs. J. K. Evans of Fort Sheridan, H., and Lieutenant Farley of Fort Benning. The guest list included the honorees and Mir. and Mrs. Lee Moody and the hosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
JOINT HOSTESSES HONOR MRS. MCDONALD

Mrs. Carl deLacee and Mrs. Claude Kendrick, Jr., entertained with Lyric party the past week honoring Mrs. D. r. Mcdonald a recent bride. Following the performance an ice course was served at downtown shop. The guests included besides the hostesses and hon cree, Mrs. Kenneth Rose of New York. Mrs. Joseph Kcndrick, Mrs. J. W. Allen, Mrs. Robert NJ. Scott, Mrs. Thruston Shirman. Mrs. Nelson Hury, Mrs. How ard Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
MRS. SCHWARZ HOSTESS AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs. Melvin Schwarz entertained With Il brdige luncheon at her apartment, 2432 Tenth aveune, south Wednesday. Yellow and white chrysanthemums decorated the rooms and the guests in- rluded Mrs. Lopez Mantaux, Mrs. W. R. Gum. Mrs. John Maynor, Mrs. c. w. Coleman. Mrs. G. R. Bell, Mrs. Ed Archibald, Mrs L. NJ. Wirn, Mrs. Edgar W. Hicks, Mrs. J. K. Lanning, Mrs. J. Moog, Mrs. R. NJ Cunningham, Miss Fanny Jacobs, Mrs J. E. Coleman of Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
SEWING CIRCLE MEETS WITH MRS. WHITAKER

Mrs. J. w. Whitaker entertained the Sewing Circle of Llewellyn Johns Chapter No. 174, Order of Eastern Star, with a spend-the-day party last Tuesday at her home, 922 Princeton avenue This energetic band of women are plan ming gift box for the Masonic Home at Montgomery, this being their annual custom, and meet each week to sew for this worthy cause. A delightful course luncheon was served to the fol- lowing guests Mrs. Leola Wilhite Mrs. Jamie Matthews, Mrs. Lena Smith, Mrs. George DeVine, Mrs. Susie Ringland, Mrs Mary Caller, Mrs. Ola Chase, Mrs l.. J. Bean, Mrs. Hargrove and Mrs. Theo Osborne, Grand Associate Conductress elect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30

Reading from left right Mrs Erwin Caldwell M an attractive young %atO Earth this performance Wednesday evening
 Albany bride date Mabel Pride daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Pride of Kee Pride Alabama
 daughter of MT and Mrs football when played Blrmn hamsouthern college RckwOOd-PhotO by Turner .., n
 Chareo charming matron whom Birmingham IS proud being the first as federal judge in blmnga the talented Chdren Earth"
 of the uncheOns which will be served of December 1O and IT, her committee making extensive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
CHILDREN ENTERTAIN WITH PROGRAM

The children of Steuart Hall Kinder garten entertained their friends and re- latives with a Thanksgiving program, Thursday morning. Both children and parents enjoyed the occasion very much. The parents were generous in their praise of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
OLIVER-SATTERFIELD WEDDING ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Elizabeth E. Sattefrield an nounces the, marriage of her daughter, Mir. Robert Elizabeth Oliver of Tusca- loosa the ceremony having been pre- formed November 1, in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-30
Songs That Have Made History---How They
 Are Inspired

has been said that there royal road writing that tell whether he will sell mill lion copies 0 merely pay the publishers expenses.
 In the accompanying article by Joel Swensen Musical Amer interesting story of the best sellers mus and the inspiration writing like travel varied roads Some make brilliant recital debuts in New York. while modesy go transforming Both have
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
CUS BORCEN WILL RETURN SEWARD
 EARLY IN MARCH

Gus Borgen, pioneer merchant of Seward, who has been in Palo Alto for the winter, visiting his family, will return to Seward in March and engage in the ship chandlery and wholesale mercantile business, it was reported by passengers arriving on the Alaska Gus had passage engaged on the Alaska, but canceled the sail ing nd returned south on business matter.
 MT. Borgen, who is a shrewd bus mess man, realizes the importance of ship chandlery and wholesale bus mess in Seward, and believes that de velopment of the westward district will depend largely on the develop ment of Seward
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
PIONEER RESIDENT
 CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Thomas Murphy of Seward, celebrated her 80th birthday Friday, and the nation celebrated with her, as she was born on the same day as George Washington. A large number of friends assembled in honor of the occasion, and luncheon was served. Those present were Mrs. Gust Peter son, Martin Lannfng, Mi. Myer, Thos. Yago, Mrs. Harry Yago, Mrs. Hanisch, Mrs. Robt. Mcintosh, the Misses Al yah Peterson, Mickey and Roberta Mcintosh, Louise Slater, Yuko Yago, Hanaha and Margaret Hanisch, Paul and Edward Hanisch, George Yago, Ralph and Milford Lanning.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
FUNERAL OF PETER JOHNSON
 HELD YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

The funeral of Peter Johnson, an old time hard rock miner, who died Thursday, was held at the undertak ing parlors yesterday afternoon, und- CT the auspices of the Loyal Order of Moose, which had charge of the funeral arrangements. Interment was made in thelocal cemetery.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
Notice to Public
Seward, Alaska, Feb. IS, 1924.

COMMENCING on September 1, 1924, the SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY will distribute electric current through meters only. The rate for lighting, and all other uses where the unit demand is one electrical horse power or less will be fifteen cents per klloWatt hour payable monthly. Current for motors and other current consuming devices whose unit demand exceeds one electrical horsepower will be supplied at the rate of ten cents per kilo- watt hour, payable monthly through separate meters, but the right to regulate the hours for such use is reserved to the Company.
 The minimum charge for lighting, and other uses where the unit demand is one electrical horsepower or less, will be fifty cents for each ampere of meters rated capacity per month. The minimum charge for motors or other cur rent consuming devices whose unit demand ex- ceeds one electrical horse power will be at the rate of three dollars per month for each con- nected horsepower or fraction thereof.
 Deposits to the value of meters will be re- quired at the time of installation. They will be repaid to depositor or order upon return of meter in good condtion less ten per cent ser vice charge. provided all sums then due the Company shall have been paid Meters will be installed in the order of the applications there for.
 s. M GRAFT, Manager.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

MT. and Mrs. Harry Noble, who have been residents of Anchorage for the past six months, arrived on Sat urday's train and will take employ ment in Seward. Mr. Noble is an ex- perienced grocer and has been em- ployed by different firms in Anchor age.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
NO MORTISEs RECEIVED

An Alaska publisher who recently received bill for two cuts and four mortices wrote to the typefoundry that the cuts had arrived O. k. but in- spection of the packages showed the mortices had not been shipped.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Leopold David, Anchorage attorney, and member of the firm of Ray and David, spent Sunday in town, return ing on the train today. MT. David looks for a good summer in Anchor age. ~G7 ~.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Mrs. Katherine Shultz ,and son, Bill ly, of Anchorage spent Sunday in Se- ward, with Mrs. Anna Ashton, mother of Mrs. Shultz.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Neal McDevett, former superinten- dent of track laying on the Anchor age division of the Alaska railway, re- turned from the states Saturday, and left on the special yesterday for in terior points.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
ADMIRAL WATSON CANCELS
 HER TRIP TO ANCHORAGE

The steamship Admiral Watson has cancelled the March II sailing from Anchorage, and will make her first trip to the Cook Inlet port April 2.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

DANCE, A. B HALL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, BY SEWARD SER ENADERS. k-25
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
DAUeHERTY INVESTIGATED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-Reports that Daugherty has bought and sold Sinclair oil stock. is under. inyestiga- tion by the Senate oil committee.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

M. J. Stack, representing the Asso- ciated Oil company, arrived from the Interior Saturday and left for the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
HEAVY SNOW AT RYDER

Hyder has had an unprecedented snowfall the past winter. Forty-eight feet is reported at the Premier mine.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

MT. and Mrs. E. von Gundy, who ar rived from Anchorage on Saturdays train, returned on yesterdays special MT. von Gundy is chief clerk on the Alaska railway.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Simpsons, prominent clothing and furnishings store of Anchorage is closing out business, and will remove to Reno, New, in the near future.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Howard Day, who arrived from Se- attle on the Alaska, left today for Mt. Mckinley district, where he will spend the summer.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

The Rev. B. Landsdown arrived from Anchorage on Saturdays train, and held services in the Episcopal church here yesterday
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
A USEFUL ANIMAL

, Chickens is one of the most useful animals they is. You can eat 'em before they are born and after they is dead
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

E. E. Kurtz will open the Carstens Packing company's market March l, with a full line of fresh meats and provisions. k-Mar.1.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

MT. and Mrs. Frank English of An chorage, arrived on Saturdays train and sailed south on the Alaska
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25
ANT IT THE TRUTH

There's many a man who can see no sense in buying his wife washing machine as long as she is in good health.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

WANTED-Active representative to handle clans and crabs in your dis trict. References required.
 D. J. HALFERTY, Cordova.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

o. J. Cornwall, representing the Western DryGoods company, arrived on Saturdays train.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

George Hanson and Ted Tromstad, interior residents, left for Fairbanks after spending several months in the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

WANTED-Te thousand men with long hair and whiskers to call at the o. K. Barber Shop If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

w. E. Moultray local manager of the Standard Oil company, left on yesterdays train for Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

FOR RENT-Furnishe house, si- rooms and bath, furnace. See Dough rety. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Mrs. Helen McInnis of Anchorabe was an outgoing passenger on Satur- rays boat
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

New Spring Suit Samples now on guarantee a-ht--Prices $30 and up to S55; at Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Highland Linen Stationary, SchaI- lerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

New shipment of Mer's overcoats urDaCn. U
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

FOR SALE-At sacrifice, six rooms and bath; see Dougherty. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

FOR RENT-Three room house. See Chas. Cooper If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Fresh Haas Candies-Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Remington Portable Typewriter, at $6O -schallerers. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

FOR RENT-Clean, furnished cab in, $10 per month. Mrs. L. V. Ray.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Eastman Kodak Agency, Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Snowshoes and ice creepers,-J. L. 1raef. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

J. w. Gucker left on today's train for interior points,
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

FOR RENT-Furnishe apartments. See Mrs. Paulson. 23tf.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Brunswick Monographs and records at Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Join the Chamber of Commerce.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Suits maue to measure. see Urbach.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-02-25

Light Weight Raincoats. Urbach's.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-02
MRS. SHANK

INDIANAPOLIS Indiana will keeny feel the loss of
Mrs Sarah Robbins Shank wife of the mayor Her death
removes one of the city valuable citizens
To know Mrs Shank admire and love her Quiet and
unassumng she constantly alert opportunities to
She Stunned publicity and allied herself with few organizations
She chose work reess where her efforts most needed
The general public knew her first Me and Sarah That
originally used by Mayor Shank his political campaign
simply expressed affection between Mrs Shank and the
mayor She acted his silent partner his conduct of public
Office standing ready assist him at all times Her loyalty
devotion carried her service the city park board
and private business interests of the Shank family
Mrs Shank had looked forward her husbands for
the governorshp with deep interest One of the last things she
did before being taken i'll signing and mailing of thousands
of letters friends of Lew urging support for him. She had
planned to take a active part in the campaign.
The sympathy expressed by thousands during her illness
indicates the place she filed in the hearts of
countless HOLSTERS.