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* * * * 0 * * * * * * * * * * .* * * * Local and Persqual Mention. * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * Miss Grace Logan, of Odinesville, Ga., is the guest of Miss Mary Wilkes. '1r. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, of Water loo, were visitors in the city yesterday. Mr. Frank Reid, of Columbia, spent the week-end in the city with home folks. Ms. -Belle Gray, of Fountain 'Inn, Is visiting friends and relatives in the city this icek. Mrs. Dick 'Richardson, of Pinewood, is visiting at the home of her parents, 3%r. and Mrs. Jos. H. Sullivan. Mrs. W. H-. Whitley, of Albermarle, N. C., has been visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. I. Sullivan, for several days. 'Miss Lucy Vance Darlington has re turned home after visiting friends In Kingstree and Sumter for several weeks. Misses Mary Hyatt, of Columbia, and Lois Proffitt, of Gray Court, spent the week-end in the city as guests of Miss Sarah Bolt. Mrs. J. D. Pitts, of dreenwood, and M'ri. -Frank Wilson, of Newberry, are guests this week of their sister, Mrs. .10( F. 13urt on. Dr. 11. F. Posey, who was stricken by appoplexy severial weeks ago, still remains closely confined but he is imi pr-oving :;lowly. Sheriff Reld leaves this morning for Atlanta to bring back the white coil vict, Mnrtin, who escaped from the gang several weeks ago. Mrs. Joel Smith, of Abbeville, is vis Iting her parents, -Mr. and Mrs. E. Ii. Wilkes, having come over for the Wilkos-Franks wedding ixr wi ek. Mrs. W. 11. Webb, of Nashville, Tenn., is expected in the city the lat ter part of the week to spend some time with Mr. and Mrs. J. D, Watts. - Messrs. T. L. Monroe and W. L. Tay lor and Misses Mary and Lois Taylor and Master John K. Tayloir spent Sun day In Princeton with Mr. and Mirs. John Taylor. Mrs. Clarence Cross, of Chester, is visiting Miss Annie Gilkerson and oth er friends in the city on her return from Greenwood where she attended the (Methodist Conference. MI. H1. Henley, of Greenwood, was a visitor in the city last night. Mr. Henley said that lie Forded It over in 53 minutes, which is considered quite a record considering the rough roads. Dr. "Dick" Fuller, who has recently been located at Chick Springs Sani tarnin, has accepted a position at the Ford Hospital at Detroit, Michigan, and has entered upon his duties at that institution. Dr. W. D. Ferguson was called to Hartsville several (lays ago on account of the critical illness of his brother, Mr. John Ferguson, for whoim much concern is felt by his many friends here. Post cards received fromi Mr. ai( Mi's. Gilbert .3l. Tyler on their wedd(ing tip to Calfor'nia, state that they havt ienched Palo Alto, the honie of Mllr Tyler, and that they expect to star on the return ti'ip about the 20th 0: thn month. .i '. and Mirs. W. 4P. Adair', of Mount vile, were in the city several dlays ago i.Adati' states tha lie w~ili move t< Washington, D. C., in a few weeks t< be ('lose to his two oldest sonis and al so to chgage in t ruck farming for ti< benefIt of himself and the law mnake'rs 'Mr'. Fred Fuller and a party of Iir r'ens auto drivers leave this morninl foi' Detroit to bring back Studebake automobiles from the factory. The: wvill go by Newberry, 'whei'e they wvil 1b0 jo111ed by another' party making 3 in all ftndi each will drmive a car bac wvith him. 'Mr'. .'Fred Wham, of the Palmetto Am to & Acessory Company, returne Mondlay fr'om Lansing, Michi., whoi' lie has beenu taking a special course I the Oldsmobile andl Dodge factorici lie will be in charge of the sei'vice o those 'cars for the Palmetto Auto Accessory Company. Mr. and Mrs. C. TV. Latimer left Sal urd(ay inorning foi' Mississippi whet Mi'. laitimier goes in the intei'est tho Watts Mills to look over the cotto situation in the long staple district< the Mississippl delta. Mrs. ITAtim( accompianied 'Mr. Latimoer as far as h< former home, Booneville, Miss., whom she wvill visit her mother for severn weeks ibefore returning to Timrens. kergeant i4loydi Martin, who he been at lirest, France, since bel1 transferred from the 118th Infantr ar'rived home last week and( was gi en a cordial welcome by his fiend WAMithi the arrmivai home a few days bi fore1 of Corporal William Switzer, is urobable that the last of the 1a' reni bo0ys whol emntered thle ai'my dui ing the 'war are at hmomie. Ieetng of LnnrtensK Commuander). A regular meeting of L~auriens Cor mland~ery will be held on Mondi night, Nov. 22d, omnmenciing at 4t: p. mn. All degr'ees will be conferrc Refreshments will be served durb the evening. Anniversary Meeting. On Saturday afternoon the Wednes lay club was delightfully entertained )y the president, Mrs. 13. L. Jones, in :elebration of the club's 25th anni rersary. The teachers of the Lauirens city schools were tfhe guests of honor and Jhe house wias 'beautifully decorated 'or the occasion With chrysanthemums mnd potted plant, the yellow color scheme being carried out In detail. Irs. Herbert W. Gasque was winner in the unliue literary contest, and was resented with a bunch of lovely chrys inthemums as a reward. The guests were then invited into the dining room where they were served delicious sand wiches and coffee. Misses .-attle Gray and, Frances Davis played a nuniber of beautiful selections on the plianc during the afternoon, which added much to the enjoyment of the occasion 0 0 o For Miss Wilkes. Saturday morning Mrs. ]. K. Aiker entertained at a Forty Two party ii h1onor' of Mis.; -Mary Wilikes, whos. marriage to -Mr. Hllenry Franks wil take place iext Tuestday evening. Sev en tables were prepared for playinj and a most. enjoyable morning wa spent. After the gaies a temptin; salad course was served. The hous, was made more attractive for the oc casion by a tasteful arrangement c chrysanthemums and ferns. 0 00 Hirthday Party. Little Miss Elise. Perry celebrate her third birth(lay Monday aftcrnoo by giving a pirty to her young friend at the home of her grand-parents, M1 and Mrs. C. M. Babb. Many interestin gaines were played and delicious r( freshments served, making in all very happy occasion for the youn folks. 000 Sproull-Simpson. One of the most prominent event of the autumn season'was the -weddin of Miss Marie Louise Sproull to ) James Knox Simpson of Jacksonvill Fla., occuring at the First Presb; terian church on Thursday evening. Preceeding the ceremony 'Mir French Bell sang "Because" and "F You". She was accompanied by M John M. Stillwell who ,also played i wedding march. Rev. S. E, Hodges pronounced ti nuptial voNs in front of an altar ban ed with palms and ferns. The maid of honor, 'Miss Martl Sproull, and the lbridesmaids, aiI Mary 'o;.e Maybank, 'Miss Carl McClr'e Knox, Miss Adelene Rowie Rome, Ga., and Miss Anne Simpson .Jacksonville, Fia., wor~e 'beaut It gowns of pink taff'eta and earrn F'rench houqiuets of pin1k rosebuds. Mr. Clyde Reese of JTacksonvil Fia., was best man, and the ushi and groomsmen, Mr. Miller Sprou .Mr. C'reswell 'Si'roull, Mr. Joe I Master of Jacksonville, Mr. Creswv Graves of Atlanta and Mr. Charl Graves of Rome. Mrs. WVade Cothran Sprouill cai in with her diaughte'r and gave her marriage. The bride was lovely in her 'wedldi Igowvn of white satin, trimmed in rc Ipoint lace and liearls, and~ carriedl bouquet of orchids, and swvanson She is one of Anniston's most adlmh Sgirls, her .chiirming personality ai many noble qualities making her ui -versally adlmiredl. D~r. Simpson is a member of one Sthe South's aristoeratic families, inephew of Mr. John B. hinox of Ann ton, andl has won many friends durl Shis visits here. After the ceremony 'Mrs. Sproull tertainedl aX a reception at her ho on Leighton street in honor of Dr. ri CMrs. Simpson and the wedding pai Among the out-of-town guest~s w SMrs. J. P. Simpson, Mrs. W. F. Thi ford, Mrs. A. W. Cockreli, .Jr., 'Mias r nie Simpson, Miss Lucia Simpson rJacksonville; Miss Carrie Spro e Mrs. B. T1. Hlaynes, Mrs. Willi iiGraves, Mtrs. (L. F~. 'llount, 'Mrs. T. Berry of Rome; Mr. and Mrs. Chai 'Caperton of Trion, (Ga.; Mr. F. gDixie, Mrs. F. 1B. Freeman and &v ~' W. F. Freeman of Birmingham. - A number of charming functi: -were given to honor Miss Lot $~ Spoull previous to her marriage it Dr n ipon Thursday ev t- inag. '' On Monday afternoon Mrs. Sam P'. Kennedy honored Miss Sprouil v a tea at her home, which was atti lively decorated in autumn flow< i.. Receiving 'with iMrs. Kennedy -w iy Miss Louise Sprouill, Mrs. W 10 Sprouli, Miss Martha Sproull, N d, Carrie Knox, Miss Mary '0i)op MI tg hank, Miss Adelene 'Bowie of Re (hn. and 'Miss Anne Simnson, of Ja sonville, Fla. On, Tuesday Miss Sproull was hon ored at a luncheon given by 'Mrs. Eva Powers Comily. An effective color scheme of green and yellow was car ried out in the dining room decora tions. Tie .bride's chair was adorned with greene tulle and yellow flowers, and miniature 'brides were used as place cards. An illusion how of tulle 'was attached to the chandelier, .with streamers extending to the corners of the table and leld in place by sil ver can(lesticks bearing green can (lies. The table 'was centered with a bowl of yellow clyrsanthemiumlls, and a delicious six guests, wIici Included the bride and ier ild of honor and bridesmaids. On Wednesday evening Miss Car rie McClure Knox entertained in honor of ,\iss Sproull and Dr. Simpson at. ain elegant buffet dinner at her home Oi Tyler Ilill, preceding the wedding rc iearsal at the Presbyterian elhurch. On Thursday Nlrs. James Cresswell Sprouill complimented Miss Sproull at a lovc!y linclheol, the guests includ ing all lie wediding party.-The Birmt'i ingliam Age-Alerald. 000 Dan'ce December 30th. There will be a dance given oil Dec. 30th by the boys of Laurens in ionor I of the Laurens girls, in tile armory. The music is to be fiu rnished by iall's Orchestra of Columbia. Dancing will be from 10 o'clock to 2. The following chaperolnes have been invited to at tend: Mr. and Mrs. II. 1D. Cray, Mr. and 'Mrs. F. It. Caine, M'rs. J. N. Ilud gens, Dr. and Mrs. J. It. Teague, Dr. and -Mrs. H. K. Alken, Miss Edmonia Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dunklin, Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Hughes. 000 a J01olnson-Pay ie. g 'A great deal of interest was centered in the beautiful wedding whiel was solemnized at the home of Mr. 11. LA. Johnsosn at Lanford, when his daugh s ter Otiello, became the bride of John . Abner Payne, of Greenwood. The house wah transferred into a verltable bower of beauty. The front parlor, where the ceremony was performed, was decorated with masses of ferns ' and chrysanthemlums. The improvised r altar was yellow and green with a s. trace of delicate green vines. Mrs. C. e D. Cox, sister of the bride, softly and s'weetly rendered Mendellsohn's wed e ding marcl preceding and throughout the ceremony. Mrs. C. L. Waldrcp, of Lanford and Mrs. 1. F. Byers, of ia 1eiendersonville, sisters of the bride, were dames of ionor and lead the Ic bridal party into the parlor. The ofrie entered on the arm of the groom, ofand in front of the altar, Rev. .J. R, SWilliams, pastor of tile bride, perform edcl the ceremony in batfladwl chosen wordts. Tile bride was lovely in le, a blue silvertone velour suit with ac 1s cessori~eq to match. She carried a bouquet of brides roses andi orchids, As shte left the r-oonm she tossed tht bh louiquet and 1Mrs. Stella Ilomar- .wva Cth le lucky one to catchl it. After congratulations they left hr an automobile to catch the 3:310 ti-air iifor Augusta, Savanntah andh other lilac. est of interest and afterwards wvill b< ng at home to their- ftrlends in Greenwood se tile htome of tile groom. A handsom< a collection of wedding presents wver' in.. (displayed ini the~ front hall of the see 'ed ond flior attesY ng to tile popular-it3 .of the couple. Among the out-of-tow, ~guests 'weire Mr's. .oe Payne, Miss An nie Lou Payne, mnother' arnd sister o of the groom; Miss ipp, Mrs. Cothi-at a of Greenwood, Mr. andl 'Mrs. flen John son, Ar'cadha; Mir. and Mrs. T. L1. Unar rig ney of Union, Lir. and Mrs. Fr'ank Ran 'dali, Mr. and Mr's. JT. F. Dyers and son in Frank, of Hecndersonville, N. C. nd( Jolhn Crews Resigns. ty. John W. Crews, Fsq., of C'olumbli aro son of Mr. and 'Mrs. W. T. Crews, a et- this city. and who is a epresentativ kin- from Richland county in the lowe of house of thte General Assembly, an ill, nounced several (lays ago through Lh am Columbia papoers that lie would not of J- for for reelectionl and that the nex les session would he his last. Hi W- will have served four sessions o [rs- two full terms, The Columbia Rlec ord, in speaking of his resigna Inls ion, said that "ie has made ise i'zenis of.Rtichland admIre the stand h to has always taken. lie bas stood fo en- progr'ess In all niatters." Mi'. Crew will devote his 'whlole time to his la1 tiel practice, which is steadily growing. 'itht______________ aic- Harvest Party at Blarksdlale. wrs. Thanksgiving exercIses and a Hat ore vest Party wilhl 1be given at the lUnrk tide (tale school house -Friday evening, N( lss V~lebe 21st, at 7 q'clock. A sma ay- admission fee of 100 and 5c wIll ii mie, charged. rThe public is cordially ir ek.. vited Prepare for he Long ADD COSY FI as winter approaches you naturally th comfortable and cozy. You want 3 acter that the evenings spent at hoi comfort; that will afford so much rec attack your next day's work with all t rested person. That is; the kind of fur~niture y that will give a lifetime of service anc correct in design, beautifully finish workmanship. .We are sho ing th line to be found in te Ste and havii months ago enab s u o offer pr anywhere. A comparison will convir make this comparison without obligat S. M.& E. H. wILKf LIS To Ou'ayied Wo' itbIun yt - oro)i Prepr for 'the Lrdenwgskt aswnt akinrweae you Hntrly ord comfortabe anx cozy ou want gra actock that the evestinot spen at Muoe hat is the bi, nd ose fnture w muhs will v awiee tof serve ance maehiitionarioihu bia Toiur ksn Fred Wo'titbefunytomoRowNig Winter Evenings J NITURE ink of making your home rour furniture of such char me will be evenings of solid o: and relaxation that you he vigor of the thoroughly ou will find here---furniture I pleasure, furniture that is ed and best material and largest and most complete ig bought from six to twelve ices that you can't duplicate ce you and we invite you to ion to buy. S & COMPANY nd Patrons: ht to see the last drove of usual Fliv---Fliv---Fliv--.-as as Bank, around and down ellow taking its place and e look cle.. and nice, just work of the season is about ie dear people to come in long-existing puzzle as to horse will lead in from the that we have possibly ever ish to see this extra lot of . These mules will be on 5table