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VOLUME XXXVII!I. LAUREINS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1922.NUBR1 Wednesday Club Meeting The Wednesday Club will 'meet Wed nesday af ernoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. P. A. Simpson. Mrs. M. L. Copeland, Sec. 000 Entertains Bridge Club 'Mrs,:W, 'D. Ferguson was a delight ful hostess to her Bridge Club Satur day morning at her home on Main street. Chrysanthemums and dahlias in assorted colors were used to dec orate the rooms in which the six ta 'bles were set. After an interesting series of games deicious refreshments consisting of a salad and sweet course with coffee was served. Besides the members of the club Mrs. Ferguson en tertained an extra table in honor of airs. Charles 'Fleming. 000 Bridge-Luncheon for Bride Complimenting Mrs. Charles Flem ing, Mrs. Carl Barksdale entertained at a small bridge-luncheon Tuesday 'morning. The Thanksgiving season was apparent in all the decorations, baskets of autumn leaves being used on the two tables and the favors be ing Thaiiksgiving turkeys. After a spirited esries of games, the hostess served a delicious four course lunch eon. Mrs. Fleming was presented ,with a beautiful madeira centerpiece as a sonvenir of the morning. 0 00 Entertains at Forty-Two 'Mrs. WM. '1. Gibson entertained most delightfully at a Forty-Two party of nine tables Friday afternoon. A color schemp of red was prettily carried out by using. masses of salvia for the floral decorations. After the game a salad course was served in red apple ,cuops, which Avere garnished with whip pod cream and phvrria, -while a spi'ig of salvia decorated -each' plate. -The hostess rwas assisted in serving by Mrs. 11. D. Gray, Mrs. Edgar Barksdale and Miss Sarah Katherine Barksdale. 000 Meeting of Bible Class The Woman's Bible Class of the First Methodist church will hold a special business meeting Wednesday evening after prayer meeting at the church. Mtuch important 'work for the coming conference year will -be plan ned. All members are urged to' be present. Mrs. M. D. Gibson, President. 000 Dinner for College Girls .Mrs. J. C. Owings was hostess at a very enjoyable dinner party Saturday night in honor of her daughter, Miss tMary O'wings who with l4er friends Misses Doris and Octavia 'Jeffries, Bar bara Sullivan, Margaret Wickliss and Martha White, was home for the week end from Anderson college. Yellow chrysantbemums graced the table and chrysanthemums of various shades were used for .decorations throughout the house. A delicious four course dinner whs served after 'which the gnests adjourned to the living-room where they enjoyed a social evening. Several -'out..f-town' gnest's. attended the affair including Clif Stone, of An derson, Jake ilasor, of Cross 'H~il'l and Lester Myers aji'd 'Roy Owings, of Ches 4ter. * Jordan-Meruggs ' The following account from tho *Spartanburg Herald of the wedding of ,Miss Ma'ry Jordan to William Mar *vin Scruggs of Spartanburg,' will, be * read 4*lth g~reat .Interest '.by their many friends in Laurens. Mrs. Serugge glas'- been a frefquent visitor 'here at hue home of -Mr. and Mrs. R. GL. Wolff and Mr. Sertaggs lived hero for several years as , boy. A wedding of 'siniple 'beauty was that of 'Miss. Mary 'Jordafi anid Mr. W~illiamn Marvin So1tiggg whiph ' 6c cur'red. at 6 o'lcC yeeterday '4t the IiQme of the bride's; parents, Mr:'ad Mrs.(Rfalph Jordan oil West LbeIdte t. As the gqedtse ssemib1l4a ~t~ prograyn Was 'eniNyd, MrN. '.:Q wood singing ''Beaat~e and z,'i 18. (apfian of jn adecpntidbitt ng She wore a smart traveling suit of navy Poiret .twill, with 'blouse and hat corresponding shade, and her bridal bouquet was of bride roses, vatliy lilies and ferns. She was met at the altar my the groom and his 'best man LMr, William Gentry. Rev. W. L. Ball of the First Bap tist church Lnerformed the ceremony before an altar of rich ferns and white chrysanthemums. On each side fou\ brass candlesticks held cathedral candles and the mantels were also lecorated with these in crystal candle abrum. Immediately following the ceremony 'he relative6 and close friends who liad gathered for the ceremony re nained for an infornu reception. Mr. nd LMrs. Jordan, -Mr. and Mrs. John 3cruggs oparents 'of the groom and NIrs. Kate Switzer, grandmother of the )ride were in the receiving, line with he bride and groom, and Mr. and Mrs. It. B. Sims received in the front hall. In the .living room the owedding gifts egre placed, among them being a iandsome chest of flat silver gift of .he bride's grandomther, Mrs. Ka'to 3witzer. Receiving in here were Mr. ind Mrs. D. 'D. 'Little and Mr. and irs. V. P. Patterson. - Mr. and LMrs. Robert Taylor and ir. and ;Mrs. R. L, Wolff of Laurens Invited guests into the dining room, 6yhere receiving and serving lees, -akes and bonbons were Mr. and Mrs. 1. C. Blackwood, aMrs. 11H, E. Chapman, .Irs. W. W .Holland, Miss 'Pearl Keen in and Miss Nancy Scruggs. The dining room decorations were f white dhrysanthcmums, and lighted apers, the central decoration of the lining table being bride roses and !erns. 'Mr. and Mrs. Icruggs left during, the vening for a trip to Jacksonville, Pla., and on their return will be with he -bride's parents on Lee street. iMrs. IScruggs though a South Caro inten by birth, has untill the past trwo: rears resided in Bay City, _ecxgas, where she was educated, spending one Fear specializing in music at the Bel on Musical conservatory, Mr. Scruggs after his graduation rrom 'Hastoc school entered business ind now holds the position as assist nt suervisor yof the demurrage 'bu reau of the Son'thern Railway. o 0 0 - 1 JesseeBallard An autumn wedding & much 'beau y' centering the cordial interest of a tost of friends was tha of Miss Naudie May Jessee and Mr. Sherman Flart Ballard, which was solemnized t the home of the bride's parents, %ir. and Mrs, E. G. Jessee on Wednes lay afternoon at fou' o'clock. In the presence of relatives and a ow close friends, the Impressive words of the ring ceremony were spok n by Rev. C. T. Squires, pastor of the irst Presbyterian church of 'Laurens. An exquisite arrangement of white .nd green was used -in the ceremony room.'' A white Aisle markedthe path for the wedding party from the en, trance door to the improvised altar wnich was formed 'by handsome ferns nad paimp,. in the 'back of which was in arch of white tulle anid ivy, stud led with 'burning white tapers which ast a soft glow over the scene. Tall pedest-al baskety filled ' with nowy white chrysanthemums com pleted the beautiful scene. In the hall the columns and stair way werp entwined in white wvith braces of ivy. 'Ferns and chrysanthe raums'.were used in abundance adding charming touch to the already beau-' tiful effect. ~ A preliminary musical program was rendered -by M~iss !Rekah Richards at. the piano and iMrs. 8lement 'Latimer, who sang "I Lo You Truly" a'nd 'Until". LSrrd. Latimer was becomig' ly gowned in black satin and lace with a corsage of 'Parm~ violets, - The notes of Mohengrin's Bridal. Chorus announced the' approach of the wedding party. ~e 'bride was attend ed 'by Mrs. Oart r 'Price, of Barnwgil, ~s lidt d~nme and 1y.3iss Zrma Fl~oyd, of "ottealboiro, Ga as her *maid of 'rs. Price w4s 4sdsone i a'1beaus tiful goWn of 'boIo 14ce 'and georgebIe combined. .Slie 'ioral hatof beige pahnmelvet l'ith mcecssolfes to match ad nairried att ariwb tige of orchid *'Is WloYd ~.w s l4t 4tve ii ajit 14s11ii ptl o~e of:$vvs1s n *-de ofe -- T emoeras imurm The groom was attended by his best -man Mr. Joe AW,' Dingess, of Hunting ton, W. Va. The brile andI groom entered to gether. The bride presented a beauti ful -figure in a becoming afternoon gown of blue matalesse, made with graceful drapery which hung from shoulder to the floor. A heavy twist of silver used at the low owaist-line added a striking touch to her costume. -Her hat was of matching shade of velvet, lnished with a heavy silver ornament and silver lace draped in Spanish e'f Davi Wee We Are Foi Ginghams One lot Fancy Dres-Ginghf ors, 32 inehes wide. -Special tl 19c the Yd One case Dress Ginghams. this week 8 Yds. for $1 Toilet Articl One can nice 25e French T der and 1 cake Palmolive Soap All for 29ct For Men and I . Lots of new Suits for men men just airived. These are purchases and the prices are reach of your pocketbook. Suirts for boys wilth short pant Cut to Half Pa Stetson Hal Big shiipmnent &duson LHats ,All the fall's new blocks and these whrile they are new. * Linens All' kji~ls of. nice Linens-' kinds for embroidiery. A iso nice sheer Handkerchief birn color you want. $1.35.per Y fect. Her Wiowers were an exquisite bouquet of orchids, in natural tint, with lily of the valley. The ceremony was followed by an informal reception to the guests pres ent. A charming color effect of green and white was also carried out in the dIning room. The table had for it3 central decoration a silver bowl filled with white bridal roses and ferns, sil ticr candlesticks holding white tapers, and bon-bon dishes filled with green and white mints were placed at inter- i vals. Mesdames Fred Blackmon and . is-Roper k Eni Listing Below r Your Conside Linen SI an, 88t col- 91- -inches -wide,--t week $3.50 F 0 'Special for Tom 100 One lot extra heavy 50c I es One lot nice size T alen Pow- going very special at 19 8 8 Bed Sp One lot Bed Spread. and youngwhl very recent while they last at certainly in Half s, almosrt ________ reOuting One lot heavy Outir to $3.50, going out for just arrived. 98c and $] colors. See Sheel Nice 40-inch Sheetji allcolrs : in Y s.fI mn) just the Hleavy 40-inch 'Sheet d. 9 Yds. fc s-Rope auxens' Best Store' rom Bolt received inl this room. 'Miss as Iula. Walker and Mildred Franks served white cream In tho center of 3ach slIco being a green heart, with white cakes, Iced with green. In the living room a color motif of vollow was carried out. Here the nun 3rous :handsome gifts were on display. Fellow chrysantheiums and ferns were used in profusion. The 'bride and groom left shortly af ter for a wedding trip to New York md other Points east, the bride wear ng a modish going-away gown of dark / Comp. I~e d S Pe Some Special I ration This We eeting ke best -quality.- New Dress ler Yd. Poiret Wil one for you. rels Spec Bath Towels, price One lot all ach tine Dre"es. this week urkish Bath Towels C Lot of He reads 48, special f in large size, going E~ieSh Lo(~s of Shi GownsFall 's new ; g Gowns. Price up ly)Set $3 [.48 Each One lot of _______________ $6.50, going ting ti ig, specialthi week or $1.00 Lot of het ing, special this week styles, price ir $1.00 $3 r Corn u-Quality Made It S blue tricotino made with a rwide, circu tar skirt draped low at the two sides, with a trimming of Jade and gold, with iarnionizing accessories. Mrs. Ballard, as Miss Jessee, ha8 en loyed an unlimited popularity, tpossess Ing an attractive personality and a lisposition of unusual quality. She is I graduate of 'Brenau college and it is with genuine regret her friends give ler up to another state. Mr.:Ballard is a son of the late W. H1. (Continued on Last Page 'T'his Section) Lny S 3argains ek Dresses es, in Crepes, Tricotine and All new styles. We have :ial in Dresses wool Poiret Twill and Trico Price up 'to $16.50, special $9.98 Overalls adlight Overalls, sizes up to or $1.75 ces! Shoes!! oes and Oxfords in all of the styles, arriving almost every se while we can fit you. Prices .95 to $6.50 Shoes on counter, price up -to this week for $2.49 Sweaters vy Sweaters in all colors and .00 to $7.50 pany