Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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"~~~~ " " """"rv " " " " " " . * Local and Persoal eates. * a Miss Eva Gladys 'Smith, of Swains boro, Ga., was the attractive guest of Mrs. J. T. Rutledge last week. IMir. Posey Dill, siupCi'visor of Green ville county, spent several days this week with his sister, Mrs. A. R. Sulli van. Dr. J. I. Teague is in New York City taking a needed rest and at the same time witnessing the world's se ries between the Giants and Yankees. Mrs. T. Ii). JIarmon has accepted a position with the 'Wells Clardy Com pany, on the dry goods side, and en tered upon her duties yesterday. Mir. Lewis .Stoney has been visiting Capt. and Mrs. R. W. ludgens, of Greenville, passed through the city Mondsty afternoon on their way to Mountville to attend the Hudgens Thornton 'wedding. --dir. Joe 'Hale, formerly with tif, en gineering forces of the highwa"-. mission but now with the highway commission at Albeville, spent the week-end in the city with friends. Mr. (Pierce Irby, who is now with Messrs. Earle Wilson and R. C. Gray in the lee cream manufacturing 'lbusi ness, spent the week-end in the city 'with Mrs. Irby and the little boy. Mr. asd Mrs. 41. S. Blackwell since Sunday. He believes that he is about recovered from his illness of last year and expects to return to his work with the il)'uPont Powder Company at an early date. He will be located in the West again. Gov. Robert A. Cooper spent several days in the city last week shaking hands with his friends here. He ca'me up to accompany Mrs. Cooper and lit tle , Robert, Jr., back to Columbia af ter they had been visiting here for several weeks. Missionary Meeting at Gray Court The Woman's Missionary society of Gray Court Methodist church met at Dirs. Alvin Curry's beautiful residence on last Friday afternoon. A number of ladies were present and a very de lightful hour was spent in business and the program of the afternoon. A mission study class of thirteen ,members was organized. The class is to study "The Kingdom and the Na tions" during the month of October. Just following the very interesting program, delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. Watson, 'Publicity Supt. Meeting of Wednesday Club The Wednesday Club will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock with Mrs. W. S. Holmes. Mirs. S. 'H. Teimpleman, Sec. Notice to Colored People Notice is hereby made to all col ored citizens of Laurens county to be present at Bethel A. M. g. church, Lau rens, at 11 o'clock Thursday, October 20. At this meeting will be taken up .tbo camp~aign for soliciting funds for the prop~osed Gibbon hospitnl for col ored 'people. A very large attendance is desired. F. Y. DiENDY, Chairman. '. . C. II. <DIILARD, Sec. FLAMES DESTROY DORMITORY Building at Carlisle Burned Saturday Night. Was Wooden Structure. ' LBamboirg, Oct. 9.--The Mary Ann ifamiberg hail, one of the thr'ee dlormi tories at Carlisle school, 'w-as priacti cally destroyed by fir'e about midnight last night. Trho fire was dliscovered On the roof by one of the teachers. The flames had made much headway at the time, and practically the entire upper story was burnedl off. The other ipor tion of the buildling was so danmaged that it will dloubhtless; be torn down rather than an attempt be made to re pair. The building had formeirly been used as thie young wome'n's dormitory, but for the last fewv years had been occu pied by boys. It was a fr'amo struc ture. Tihe 'students savedl all their be longings, but the furniture in thelir rooms and other equipment was burned. The board had been con tempilating removal of the building andl the erection of a more suibstan tial structure in its stead. The loss is placed at $6,000 to $9, 000, the greater portion of iwbich Is covered by insurance.. The students discommoded by the fire will find lodging with other stu dents on the campus and in private homes, if necessary, and there will be no intereforenco with the school pro gram, Social at Mfountile Molintvillo., Oct. .11.--Ono of the most enjoyable soqials of the fall, was the one at Mrs. 'Maude B. Brysen's home Plriday, October 7. There were forty lve m'embert of thie B3. Y. 1P1 U., who met oa .thiR .occasion. Miss' Brysen proved .to be a charming hostess,,atud the evening ,pasoed too quickly for theapgesen~ BOh was assisted by her sist~v "rutoate thc tgilot Mrs, ter of 'Mrs. '13. It. Fuller, was married to Mr. Robert P. Thornton of M1ul borry, t la., at the home of the bride's parents, at .Msountville Mlonday after noon at 4:30 o'clock. The bride. wore a handsome suit of brown duvetyn with accessories to match. She is a ,graduate of Win throp College and v1l known through out the county. The groom is an honor graduate of Clemson college and since receiving his discharge from the army has been connected with a chemical plant in Florida. Immediately after the ceremony they left on a wedding trip to points of in terest In Florida. They will be at home in Mulberry, Fla., after the twen tieth. 000 Ensign Bolt Married Announcements were received in the city this week of the marriage .of Miss Ida 1-lope Thompson, daughter of Captain and .Mrs. T. C. N. Thomp son, British Royal Navy, to Ensign Joseph Earle 'Bolt, U. S. N., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. 'S. Bolt, of this city. The marriage took place Monday, October 3rd, at Norfolk, Va., where Ensign 'Bolt is stationed. 000 Gray4flesChamps A large circle of friends and rela tives assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. -I. Douglas Gray Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock to witness the marriage of their sister, Miss Virginia Aiken Gray to Mr. Carroll Green Des Champs, of Bishopville. The elaborate decorations of the spacious home were especially beau tiful. The drawing room was in white and green, 'with the approach to the altar flanked by tall palms and feath ery ferns, the altar having many can dies in crystal candelabra, and baskets filled with snowy .blossoms. Preceding the ceremony, which was impressively performed by Rev. Wil liam Dikble, of Uishopville, a vocal solo, "At Nightfall", was rendered by Mr. 'Scarborough, accompanied by Miss Hattie Dunklin Gray. Following this, to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march, Mrs. H. Douglas Gray, the dame of honor, came down the ar tistically decorated stairway and en tered the ceremony room from the right. She was attired in a handsome black lace dinner gown, with black picture hat, and carried white chrys anthemuns. Then came the dainty maid of honor, Miss Martha Barksdale, wearing a blue and silver gown with hat tc match. Her flowers were white chrys anthemums. James Gray Dunklin, nephew of the bride, was the ring-bearer. Preceded by two fairy-like flower- girls, DorriE Swain and Margaret Gray, came the bride on the arm of her brother-in law, James .W. Dunklin, by whom sh4 was given in marriage. The bride's brilliant brunette beau ty never appeared to mnore advantage She wvore a travelling suit of browr duvet die laine, trimmed with squirrel with accessories to match, and 'car ied a bouquet of bride's roses, o-chid: and valley 1111108, I hnmediately after- the ceremony th< guests "'ore ushered into the dininj room where cream, cak, and hon-ben: wvere served. The bride's table ;w-as covered with a wonderful cloth ol Venetian embroidery wiith insets o: g;oint lace. A silver basket of pinl< roses rentedl in the centre of the ta ble, andl pink candles in allve'r can delabra cast a~ soft glow~' over th<i scene. In the gift room nmany !)resents 01 silver, cut glass, hand- painted chi and linens testifledl to the pmopumlarity of the young couple. A secon d receiving line, conisisting of the br-ide's girl-hood friends, wva: formed in the living room. Many o0 these came home from college to seo the first one of their group take the mariage vow. Their radiant youtl and beauty showed strikirngly againsl the white and gold decorations. The bride is a graduate of Winthroi College, and is one of the most popu)1 lar girls of the city. The groom is Iwell-known young business man o1 Bishopville. Tater in the afternoon the young peo'lo motored to Greenville, catching a northbound train for a wedding tii to New York. The ort-of-town guests were R1ev William Dibble, M". and Mrs. Greet ,DesChamps, ,Mr. Edgar DesChamps Mrs. 'William DesChamps and Mism Blanche De8eChamps, of Bishopville Mrs. Dee Bose, of Charleston, Mrs Biridiges, of Tampa; Dr. Joe Jenkins and Mrs. Edgar- Burnside, of Green. weod, 'Miss 'baura Muckenfuss, of Ah4gen; Mius Mabry 'McCoy, of 'Reel Hill; t.ise Helen Gray, of Woodruff; Mr, Mnd Mrs. A,.'S. Skeltan1 of -art Jared Bostick, of Wofford College; 'Misses Rosa Gray, of Gonverse; Ber nice Meng of Winthrop, Doris Young, of Chicora, and Flora Bennett, of 1 Greenville 'College. Beautiful But Unusual Words. Among the other most beautiful words in the lingiuge are these: No appeal for funds will be made in con nection with the lecture.--Ohio State Journal. 1* * " * * * * * * * " * * * "I * UNION MEETING " * " * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Union of the First Division of Laurens Baptist Association will meet with .Itabun Creek church on Satur day and Sunday, Oct. 29 and 30. 10:30-Sermon by Rev. J. Kelly Cooper. I t: 20-Organization. 11:30-Discussion: Qualifications and duty of spiritual and christian leadership. Titus, first chapter. Dr. J. 0. Martin, W. A. Baldwin, J. P. Sinunons. 12: 30-Interniis."'on. 1:30-'IYiscussion: Some wholesome lessons peeded today in home, business, and social life and con duct. Titus, second chapter. Geo. 'Hiopkins, :H. H. -Mahon, Robert Ridgeway. 2:30--Discussion: Christian citizen ship and the believer's ipeculiar attitude towards civil governmest. Titus, third chapter. Jas. P. Cole man, J. Kelly Cooper, J. A. Bag 'well, J. L. Martin. Sunday Morning 10:O0--Sunday School. Supt. H1. H. Mahon. 11:00-Discussion: What is a standard Sunday ISchool, and how may it be obtained? Jas. P. Coleman, George Hopkins, W. P. Culbertson. 11:30---Missionary Sermon, bq Rev. II. C. Martin. W. P. CU.JIJiIRTSON, Mod. "* ""** * "*.. * "* * * " * CLINTON NEWS * "* 9**" " * * e* . * 9 Clinton, Oct. 11.--Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bailey, Miss Connie Bailey and Mr. M. S. Bailey, returned last week from a few days stay at Asheville. Mrs. Julia Griffin spent several days last week in Columbia with friends.. 'Mrs. Carl Barksdale, of Laurens, spent last week with Mrs. J. Lee Youing. 'Misses Helena Bultman and Floride Rudd, spent the week-end in Sumter. Miss Myra Leaman spent the week end in Greenwood. 'Mr. and Mfrs. W. P. Jacobs, Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Hays, Messrs. J. F. Jacobs, Jr., and J. F. Jacobs, Sr., vent to Clemson college Friday for the P. C. Clemson football game. Mrs. B. 'F. Shockley of Spartanburg, spent several days last week with her daughter, Mrs. W. P. Jacobs. Mrs. Abel, of Chester, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Young. Mrs. John Henry andl daughter re turned t~o their homne .in Greenville Thur'sday, after' spending a wok with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young. air. RIeece Young spent several days last week in Greenville on business. Mrs. D~avidlson, of Chester, spent last Thursday ,with her sister, Mrs. Lee Young. Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Jr. was hostess to the Tutesday Club last :week. Af -ter a pleasant hour of sewving the hostess served a dlelilius salad. course to the following guests: Mes jdames Rece Younig, WV. TB. Owens, Jr'., Jas. R1. Copeland, T. D). Copeland, WV. P. Jacobs, l'. WV. Ferguson andl I9. . Adair. Mr. and Mr's. A. J. M\illin-g and fam ily spent last Sunday in Greenwood. Mrs. WV. J. Bailey is siending the week in Atlanta with relatives. Miss Inez TRay, of Albermiarle, N. C., visitedI rla1tives in towvn latweek. Mrs. Lee Young entertainedl the tol.. ,lowlng gulests at a bridge party last Thursday in 1honor1 of her guest, Mrs. Carl Tlark~edale: Mesdames RI. 10. Sad Icr, WV. B. Owens, Jr., JT. 'liarvey With erspoo0n, Davidson, Receco Young andl MIsses Nancy Owens and Irene Curlee. iThe hostess w~as assistedl by Mrs. John (Holland illnter, andl served a dl cious salad course andl coffee. Mr's. Gee. Bailey gave a lovely reC cep~tion last Tuiesday afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Jack Ander son. Mirs. Bailey was assistedi In en tertaining by Mesdames WVIlI Leake, Joe Bailey, Rufus Sadler, Godfrey, Joe Simpson, Nilssos Connie Bailey, fI'ssie Young and Maude 'Sumerel. About 150 guests called during tihe after noon. 'Delicious block cream, cake, mints and spunch wore served. Bising Sun Chapter Nto. 6, I. A. K. A sp)eial -convocation of Rising Sun Chapter, No. 6, i. A. M., will be held on Thursda night, Oct. 13th1, at 7: o'clock. Mentbers are requested -be present and to be on hand at th aprointed Jfour. Work in' M. and . M..degrees. tM', an fl A. degrees, JAS. H. SVLLIVAN. H. P. SPECI! GREATEST V We Have Coos, Corm $5,000 These rugs have ju; To Mi We have marked ti of ever being able again. Every rug Last week's Price $85.00 rugs no 79.00 rugs no 75.00 rugs no 62.50 rugs no 42.50 rugs no 35.00 rugs no 12.00 rugs no 3.50 rugs no All the best and mos and McGee Velvets; Y4 Napperhan and Manor 6x9, 3x7 feet and 27x5 MANY NEW S A Yon will lose money traordinary values we a COME WHI S. M. & E. Visit Ready-to - On Our Second Fl Dress 'T V Spe 100 new Serge and Tric to Save You F WE WILL B CI "THE STC RUG SALE ALUES EVER OFFERED ed a Deal Whereby We Have e Into Possession of WORTH OF RUGS ;t arrived and are now on display on our floors. Dve them Quickly hem at prices you never dreamed to purchase high-grade rugs for in stock included in sale. Sale Price W . . . $62.50 W - . . 60.00 W - . . 47.50 W . . . . 39.50 w - . . . 27.75 w - . . 18.75 w - . . . 8.50 w - - - 1.90 t popular makes, such as Wilton, Colonial )nkers, Carlton and Ardsley Axminsters, Tapestry Brussels; in sizes 9x12, 8x10, 4 inches. AND BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS LE NOW ON if you fail to take advantage of the ex tre of fering. LE THE LINE IS COMPLETE. H. WILKES & Co. Our Ladies' iear Department oor, When in Need of Sweaters, es, Coats or Millinery JILL PAY YOU cial For This Week otine Ladies' Dresses Just Arrived. Priced rom $5.00 to $7.50 on Each One. E PLEASED TO SHOW YOU O H EN'S >RE OF BETTER VALUSt n"