Birmingham state herald., December 03, 1895, Page 6, Image 6

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(All Items of social Interest will be gladly
noted in these columns if sent to Mrs.
George C. Bail, Nineteenth stPeet, between
Tenth and Eleventh avenues. South High- ,
lands. Telephone 9S8.)
Mrs. Craigie, who is known to readers
of fiction as John Oliver Hobbs—a strong, i
old-fashioned, masculine pseudonym for
a thoroughly feminine woman—Is de- ,
scribed as a person of many personal ,
attractions, besides her remarkable men
tality, which has already brought her
fame and fortune. She is now in Arner- j
lea, visiting relatives in New England, ,
and is herself a native of this country,
although she has lived in Great Britain
since her infancy. She is still youthful,
with a goodly share of this world's riches,
and she is something of a beauty, in the
best acceptation of the term, for her face
indicates character, Intellect and force. :
Upon her recent arrival in New York
she wus interviewed by the ubiquitous
reporter, who thus defines his impres
sions of this gifted woman:
"Mrs. Craigie is of about medium
height, slender and graceful. She dresses
with taste, which Is an unusual thing in
women who write well. Her face domi
nates her personality to the exclusion
of everything else. When she was a girl
she was, no doubt, beautiful. But now,
as a woman who has suffered much and
has thought much and has worked hard,
she is more than beautiful.
"She has a large head for a woman,
but so well set on her shoulders that
you must take it by itself to notice its
size. Her hair is thick and very dark
brown, and grows beautifully about her
broad, rather low’ forehead. She has
long, curving eyebrows. Her eyes are
brown and very feminine. That is, they
suggest feeling rather than intellect, al
though as she talks their expression
changes, and at times they flash like her
wit. She has a straight nose that sug
gests a statue. Her mouth is wide, her
teeth strong, white and even. Her chin
Is firm and clearly cut, the chin of an
aggressive man. It comes near to en
tirely upsetting the Impression of the
very feminine that the rest of her face
gives.
"I.IKe most persons wno nave no men
tal shallowness of pretense to hide, Mrs.
Craigie Is very frank. 'I am always get
ting Into difficulties.’ she said, 'because
I cannot help idealizing people. I do not
know why It is that we all go about de
manding and expecting excellences and
virtues In other people that we do not
possess ourselves. But we do. And I do.
And whenever I find myself deceived I
am much cast down. I cannot endure
being deceived. And I always get ex
actly the same severe shock that I did
when I first came upon deception.’
’’In common with many persons of a
high order of intellect, Mrs. Craigie has
talent In many directions. She has abil
ity as a musician; she has written con
troversial and philosophical articles that
won the praises of men distinguished In
those directions; she Is a Greek and Latin
scholar; she paints well and she has all
those difficult arts of the society woman.
’’ 'I confess to a fondness for dress,’
she said. 'I like beautiful gowns Just as
I like beautiful surroundings of every
sort. I remember it used to shock me at
the university to see girls sitting about
In stained and torn gowns, with a mut
ton sandwich In one hand and a Plato In
the other devouring precepts and mut
ton at the same time. I think the fine
book and the becoming gown look well
together. I am not criticising poverty.
It does not cost any more to dress In
good taste and with regard to neatness
than It does In a slovenly way.’ •
"The stories of Mrs. Craigie arc;
‘Some Emotions and a Moral,' ‘A Study
In Temptations,’ ’A Bundle of Life,' 'A
Summer's Comedy,’ ‘The Gods, Some
Mortals and Lord Wlckenham.’ Her
play has a pervert for a title—’Journey’s
End In Lovers' Meeting,’ and Miss Terry
plays the chief part.
"The stories have all the chief merits—
originality of plot, condensation, rapid
and vigorous action, artistic dialogue,
clean and strong descriptions. 'Dialogue
Is the hardest part of the art,' she said.
‘Dialogue Is not an exact reproduction of
real conversations. It must seem to be
real, but it must also draw the charac
ters, sustain the Interest and help on the
action. I find it very hard to write dia
logue that pleases me in the least.’
“Yet It Is in dialogue that Mrs. Craigie
has done her best work. Her dialogues
come very near to the ideal she has set.
And It Is In them that you find mdst of
those epigrams that make her books
sparkle. Her epigrams are not only
keen and witty, they possess a merit,
high yet rare In epigrams, the merit of
truth.”
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The ladles of the Southside Baptist
church will give an “Excursion Social”
aathis evening at 8 o’clock In the lecture
room of the church. This social com
prehends a trip around the world, on the
great I. T. & L. C. R. R., which carries
passengers with the speed of thought -to
the principal cities of all lands. Refresh
ments will be sold along the route at
reasonable rates. Admission 10 cents.
* • •
Miss Lila Smith will give a reception
this afternoon from 4 to 6 o’clock at her
home, on the South Highlands, In honor
of her friend, MIsb Hogshead.
• * «
The Tuesday Afternoon Whist club will
meet with Mrs. J. C. Hunter this after
noon promptly at 2 o’clock.
• • •
I have been requested to call the atten
tion of the proper authorities to the con
dition of the water oak trees In front of
l’aul Hayne school. In grading the side
walk and putting In curbing the roots of
these pretty trees have been left very
much exposed, and they will certainly
die if something is not done to counter
act the effect of the cutting of the roots.
This is said to be easily accomplished by
the simple process of boxing the roots
and filling in the space with' good earth.
This is an Immediate necessity, as the
roots have been exposed for months. It
can be easily and quickly done, and will
probably preserve these trees, which
have required many years to grow to
their present proportions.
• * •
Mrs. Richard Randnlpn will not be able
to entertain the Little Jokers on next
Thursday afternoon, on account of Ill
ness In her family. The club will meet
instead with Miss Margaret Smith, on
the South Highlands.
j m • •
Mrs. ,T. D. Moore has Just returned
from a most enjoyable visit to Washing
ton city, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and the
Atlanta exposition.
* • •
The Birmingham Music club will hold
Its regular rehearsal this evening at 8
o'clock at Seals' hall. A prompt and
full attendance Is urged.
• • *
Mrs. G. M. Roper of Montgomery Is
the guest of her relatives. Dr. and Mrs.
George Eubank, Eighteenth street, South
Highlands.
Mrs. J. W. Barclay returned Sunday
morning from a delightful visit to the
Atlanta exposition.
* • •
Mrs. C. Worthington and Miss Jane
Worthington left Sunday night for Flor
ida. where they will spend the winter.
Mrs. Margaret Nance and Miss Carrie
Nance are now the guests of Mr. and
Mis. Zac Nabers on the South High
lands.
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The great bazaar under the manage
ment of the ladles of the First Methodist
church will begin December 17, Just two
weeks from tonight. Every preparation
la being made to insure a splendid suc
cess. It will continue four days and will
surpass all previous efforts In the same
direction.
• • •
Mrs. Hen Lewis of New Iberia, La., but
formerly e. resident of Bidmingham, is
spending a lew days with her friend,
Miss Cora Palmer, at 2409 Sixth avenue.
Mrs. Lewis has a large circle of friends
in our city, who will give her a most cor
dial welcome upon her return.
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The Crimson-White of Tuskaloosa
makes this admirable comment upon the
raising of the national flags over our
public schools:
"On Wednesday. November 27, the na
tional flag was hoisted over every school
In Birmingham. This is a beautiful Idea
and the flag should float above every
s.chool house In the south as a means of
creating a spirit of patriotism In the
breast of young America. There are not
such celebrations devoted to arousing
love for our country In the hearts of
the people as during past years; even the
Fourth of July is not celebrated as it
formerly was, buf Is just a general kind
of a holiday, devoted to picnics, excur
sions and similar pleasures. The flag
floating over the schoolboy’s head will
teach him to love It more and more, and
will even keep fresh In his memory the
history of the birth and growth of his
country, of Its struggles and victories.
May every town and city In Alabama
follow Birmingham’s example ”
• • •
The following handsome cards have
been received and heartiest congratula
tions are extended the happy young
couple:
"Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Chamblcss request
your presence at the marriage of their
daughter, Annie Hines, to Herbert Esten
Woolley, Tuesday evening. December 10.
1395. at 5:30 o'clock, First Methodist
church, Anniston, Ala.
"At home December 20*1920 Sixth ave
nue, Birmingham. Ala."
* • •
Prof, and Mrs. Benjamin Guckenberger
will have charge of the music at St.
Mary’s-on-the-Ifighlands for lire coming
year. They signed a contract'to that
effect yesterday afternoon.
• « •
Mrs. Joseph Shields of Knoxville, after
a charming visit to Mr. and Mrs. B. F.
Moore, returned to her home Sunday
night.
A young lady who under
stands the “Yost” typewriter
can find employment with the
Equitable Life, 2021 1st ave
nue. 12-3-21*
General freight and passen
ger office Alabama Great
Southern Railroad removed to
No. 7 North 20th street. Tele
phone 848. n-S-tf
Pioneers of Low Prices,
December 25th Is
Xmas Day.
Of course, wo nil know that; we also know
that most people wait till it is practically
too late to make their purchases for the
holidays. Our advice is for you to do It
now—this week—while our stock is com
plete, besides you’ll avoid being in the awful
rush of buyers. Many of you will remember
the crowds we had last, year, and you may
expect much larger crowds this year, for
times are better, and everybody feels happy,
including ourselves.
Ml Ip Gifts.
Our store is crowded with them, suitable
for old and young, rich and poor; and the
advantages of early choice cannot be over
estimated.
Suits or Overcoats,
Hats and Umbrellas,
Silk Neckw.ar and
Handkerchiefs,
Boots and Shoes.
Ladies' and Misses’ Garterettes,
Ladies' and Misses’ Shoes,
Ladies’ Waists,
Ladies’ Evening Slippers.
Bov’s suits, knee pants and shoes, fancy
suspenders, gloves etc.
CALENDARS FOR 1896
ornamented with a beautiful photo gravure
of the Jefferson county court house, given
free and mailed free to any address. Send
in your name for one.
J. L CHAIM A C0„
BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
Branch of J. L. Challfoux. Lowell, Mass.
e. wTclhrk.
The Hair Cutter,
112 Nineteenth Street.
Ladies and children a specialty, at resi
dence or emporium.
I have with me all first-class artists—
F. P. Walker. J. H. Scott, Mobile;
Stone of Atlanta.
H-15-lmo
• EDUCATIONAL.
Potter Building, First Avenue.
Sessions Day and Night.
A modern, progressive, practical school of
business. Tuition rates reasonable. Posi
tions for graduates. Call or write for cat
alogue^^
The Secret of Contentment.
The most contorted people are those
who abide by the old and tried; the old
Is so satisfactory that the new cannot
offer any inducement for a change. Now
that is just why Simmons Liver Regula
tor has maintained Its popularity these
many years, notwithstanding the many
imitations and unscrupulous dealers who
have done everything possible to draw
the people away from Simmons Liver
Regulator. The people of the south have
too much good sense to turn away from
an old friend, especially when the old
friend Is so far superior to everything
that is new. To take Simmons Liver
Regulator means a long life and a happy
life. But ’twill be a short life and a mis
erable one to any who allow themselves
to be persuaded by dishonest dealers to
take any of the Imitations or counter
feits. Stick to the old friend with the
Red Z on the package, the real simon
pure article.
—
occupy three full stores, 25x140 feet each,
in the heart of the city. Nos. 2019, 2021
and 2023, Second avenue.
Our Dry
Goods Department
carries a full line of Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods and Clothing for the masses.
Our Shoe Department
Is fully up to the standard of first-class
Shoe establishments. We can fit any
foot to perfection.
Our Hardware
Department
is immense. In this we carry full lin? of
Miners* Tools, Agricultural Implements,
Hardware, Novelties, Guns, Ammunition
and Cutlery.
Our Grocery Department
Is complete In every detail. Staple and
Fancy Groceries In greatest variety.
WHOLES \LE OR RETAIL
Everything sold either at wholesale or re
tail. Consumer can secure wholesale prices
by purchasing in unbroken packages.
O’BRIEN’S OPERA HOUSE.
BEN S. TUI ESS. Manaeer.
Special Saturday Matinee.
—« —
NOTHING BUT FUN I
Dwarfing all former triumphs in Farce
Comedy’s Realm. A Gigantic, Sweeping
and Triumphant Centralization of Ameri
ca’s Best and Newest Songs, Fun Ideas
and Dances, introduced by
pr^mai/5 fui)/naKers>
Headed by Everybody’s Favorite,
Eugene Canfield,
(Late of Chas. H. Hoyt’s *'A Temperance
Town Company), Presenting the
Cyclone of Mirth,
A Railroad Ticket
In Three Coupons, Punched Up to Dale.
Seats on sale Friday morning at 9.
-n-a-■■■;■- t—,.t-, I
Nkating Hink
Open every evening from 7:30 to 11.
Northwest corner 19th Street
and Third Avenue.
11-3-im
9^VyOURSELF!^9
Big Cl is a non-polsonous
bBMh remedy for all unnatural ^9
discharges, and any lntiani-91
■ 91V matlon. Irritation or ulcer
9^-^9 atiou of mucous membranes.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS
9 I or sent in plain wrapper, by
9 1 express, prepaid, on receipt of
9 or I bottles for 12.75.
Olrcalar sent on request. j99gH^g^.i
H»uof»rtured by 9glg||gipi9|
Evans Chemical Co.
CINCINNATI,
marl ly
John Vary,
Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery.
Office No. U First National Bank
Building, Birmingham, Ala.
10-22-lm
SURE CURE for PILES
Itching and Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Plica yield at one* to
DR. BQ-SAN-KO’S PILE REMEDY. Stop, itch
log, absorbs tumors. A positive cure. Circulars sent freo. Prioa
60c. Druggists or mall. DM. BOttAMMO, Pklla, Pa
10-12-lE6t-eod-hw52t
N. E. Darker, President. w. J. Cameron, Cashier.
W. A. Walker, Vice-President. Tom. O. Smith, Ass't Cashier.
T. M. Bradley. 2d Ass’t Cashier.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA
Capital Stock, - - ^250,000
Designated Depository of the United States.
Chartered May IB, 1884.
EJBECTOBe—J. A. Stratton, F. D. Nabers.W. A. Walker, T. O. Thompson, W.V
f town, T. E. Holton W. J. Cameron, N. E. Barker, Qeo. L. Morris.
Do you
use
Knitting
Silk? _
Corticello best standard Knitting
Silk on half ounce spools, 12 1-2C
each.
20-inch Plaid Silks, 10 patterns, at
49C.
68-inch Bleached Satin Table Dam
ask, 69c, gi quality.
6-Hook long Waist Corsets 49c.
These and other bargains at
THE GEO, PASSE COMPANY,
2024 lit avenue.
COAL!
_ I /Corona
*° l joal Co
Office and Yard:
Cor. Avenue A and 22d Street.
-»
We sell more lump coal than any
yard in the city.
Joe R. Cook,
Manager.
TELEPHONE 1020.
W
KING’S
KOYAL -
GERMETUEK.
This pleasant and perfect remedy, so
delightful to take, so refreshing and ex
hilarating, stands in highest favor with
lal who know It best, as the greatest of all
medical remedies for both sexes, of all
ages and In all conditions. . i .*/, t _ i
WHAT IT WILL DO FOR TOO.
It will give you APPETITE
It will give you restful, refreshing SLEEP.
It will stimulate your DIGESTION.
It will restore your NERVOUS ENERGY.
It will put your KIDNEY S in perfect order.
It will purify your Blood.
It will change your weakness into STRENGTH.
It will bring you out of sickness into HEALTH.
NEW PACKAGE, LARGE BOTTLE, 108
D08E8, ONE DOLLAR.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Manufactured Only By
The Atlanta Chemical Co., Atlanta, Ga,
Write for 48-Page Book, Mailed Free.
Use Germeteur Pills for Constipation and
Germeteur Cough Syrup for Coughs and
Colds. 10-15-tu-thu-sat-wky-ly
Delicious : Steak,
ROAST OR STEW. CAN AL
WAYS BE HAD AT MY
STALL ]
Mutton, Lamb or Pork and
all animal dellcacle*.
Stall 11, City Market.
BEN HOLZEE.
7 20 if
tvs
8EEDS
Thli Famous
r Remedy cures
quickly and perma
nently all nervous
_ _ • diseases, each as Weak Memory,
Loss of Brain Power, Headache, Wakefulness,
Lost Vitality, nightly emissions, evil dreams, tm
potency and wasting diseases caused by yonthftil
errors or excesses. Contains no opiates. Isa
nerve tonic and blood builder. Makes the pale
and puny strong and plump. Easily carried In vest
pocket. 91 per box; 9 for 99. By mall prepaid
with a written guarantee to cure or money refunded.
Write us for free medical book, sent sealed in
Slain wrapper, which contains testimonials and
nanclal references. Mo charge for consulta
tions. Beware of imitations. Bold by our adver
tised agents, or address N£RV£ SEED CO.*
Masonic Temple. Chlcaco. 111.
Bold in Birmingham, Ala., by Nabers, Mor
row & Blnnige, and by A. Godden, Druggists.
6 11 tuft eat tf
D. B, Luster,
Th. 16th Street
PRACTICAL- SHOEMAKER,
217 19th Street,
Haa added a general line of FACTORY
MADE 8HOES to hla custom department
10-12-2m
CHEAP CHRISTMAS GOODS!
Matchless Toys! Beautiful Dolls 1 Interesting Games! Hand
some Books 1
Birmingham’s Holiday Quarters!
Have just received $20,000 worth of Holiday goods which must be dispos
ed of before Jan. 1. Largest assortment of Christmas presents in tha south.
25 dozen large fancy horns.$ 6
17 dozen 10c Jack in boxes. 3
72 dozen 10c painted vases. 5
27 dozen decorated china cups and sau
cers. 15
50 dozen 25c tin toys. 9
30 dozen beautiful china tea sets. 9
92 dozen large china dolls. 9
24 dozen 25c painted carts. 12
12 dozen $1.50 steel axle wood wagons.. 99
10 dozen good size velocipedes. 1 98
100 dozen dolls, long flowing hair.$ 23
13 dozen 10c bellow toys. 3
350 dozen large Christmas candles,
dozen. 9
24 dozen assorted colored doll babies... 33
36 dozen doll furniture. 10'
45 dozen assorted 10c games. 5
72 dozen fancy 10c cap pistols. 5
17 dozen 10c picture books. 5
41 dozen 50c red chairs. 23
12 dozen (2 hobby horses.1 25
solid car load or Bicycles, Tricycles, velocipedes, iron wagons, Wheel Barrows,
Handy Wagons, Hobby Horses, Rocking Horses, Chairs, Toy Furniture, Desks, Tool
Chests, Black Boards, Drums, Sewing Tables, Doll Buggies, etc. Mountains of Toys
and Dolls; large assortment Sewing, Manicure, Shaving and Smoking Sets; beautiful
display rich cut glass and Haviland dinner sets; handsome line Dresden, French and
Japanese Cups and Saucers; William Rogers’ 1847 Orange, Salad, Soup, After Dinner,
etc., sets In plush cases at reduced prices. Big stock Japanese and Art Goods. Grand
assortment of Damps. Come and bring the children to see our astonishing bargains
and Santa Claus. _
JOHN W. O'NEILL CO.
“THE F A I R.”
2020 SECOND ANENUE AND 2021-23 THIRD AVENUE.
a®*Speeial Prices to Merchants.
The Trade Palace
SPECIAL SALE OF
FINE LADIES’ JACKETS
FOR THIS WEFKI.
All this season’s goods in plain and rough effects at actual
New York cost. The weather was too warm and we are over
stocked, consequently they will be closed out as above stated.
60
of those fine Berlin Capes that are
worth from $ 15 to $25 apiece
will be sold this week for $7.50
to $12.50 each.
50
Diagonal Double Capes, worth
>5 00 each, to be closed out at
$208.
Dress Paterns.
500 Dress Patterns for holiday
presents in Cheviot, Serges, Hen
riettas' and Fancy Novelties from
$3.50 to $5.75 complete.
50 Dozen
Ladies’ Vests, extra heavy qual
ity, at 15c each.
lOO Dozen
Ladies’ Seamless Fast Black
Hose at 12 l-2c, worth 20c.
IOO
Boy’s Juvenile Suits of the very
best make, such as you pay in
the clothing houses £5, $6 and
*7 a suit, you can buy them at
the Trade Palace for $2.40 to
$3.75 a suit.
A LOT OP
Infant's Cashmere and Eiderdown Cloaks
At 50 Cents on tlie Dollar.
75 NATURAL HANDLE UMBRELLAS
in English Sateens at 58c apiece.
THE TRADE PALACE,
1921 and 1923 Second Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
The Berney National Bank,
BiriningrliarEi, Alabama.
Chartered January 28, 1886.
Capital Stock, $200,000.00. Surplus and Profits, $28,000.00.
Successors to City National Bank of Birmingham January §, 1895.
Special Attention to Industrial and Cotton Accounts
J. B. COBBS, l’res’t. W. F. ALDRICH, Vice-Pres't. W. P. G. HARDING, Cashier.
J. H. BARR, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS—B. B. Comer, T. H. Aldrich, Robert Jemison, W. F. Aldrich, Walker
Percy, Robert Stephens. Charles Wbeelock, James A. Going, J. B.-Cobbs.
E. M. NELSON, President. W. A. PORTER, Cashier.
A. T. JONES, Vice-President. B. L. BADUAM, Assistant Cashier.
ALABAMA NATIONAL BANK,
CAPITAL $500,000.00.
S. E. Cor. First Avenue and Twentieth Sired, Birmingham, Ala.
BUYS and sells exchange on all principal cities in the United Staten, Europe, Asia, ATrlca,
Australia, South America and Mexico. Solicits accounts of manufacturers, merchants,
b anks and Individuals. 8 20 tf
STEINER BROS., BANKERS,
Birmingham, Alabama.
Negotiate loans on real estate and collateral.
Buy county and city bonds.
Sell steamship tickets over all lines.
Issue interest-bearing certificates on savings deposits.
Promote and financier enterprises.
Sell exchange on all parts of Europe.
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