Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-05-08

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lne month 10 WISH HtI AAe'
at Alton, III.
Mr.. Orear attended a delightful
Plng-Pong party in Jefferson City last
week, given by the Misses Williams.
By the way, Miss Frances Cook car
ried of the prize at the same party.
Miss Cook does well whatever she
undertakes.
Miss Morris, who went as a delegate
from the Blandford Association to
Dallas, is still in the South. Monday
night Mr.. and Mrs. McAIurray, Of
Paris, Texas, gave her a delightful
card party; Tuesday night Mrs. Cor
don gave her a dance, and Wednesday
Miss Morris returned 10 Dallas 70 at
tend the horse show. She will return
home most any time now.
Miss Lucy Garth, who vas married
to DR.. Harold Bragg last week at her
home in Columbia, was gowned in
white organdie over white taffeta,
trimmed with lace medallions. She
carried a large bouquet Of brides
roses. After the ceremony and con-
CALCULATIONS the bride threw her
bouquet, which was caught by Miss
Woodbridge. There were about one
hundred and twenty guests present.
An elegant breakfast was served. Mr..
VIII Garth, brother Of the bride, cut
the brides cake. Miss lglehart got
the ring, the traditional Specification
Of which is, that she shall be married
first. The coin fell to the lot Of Miss
Gaitar, the type Of a wealthy marriage.
The thimble was the fortune Of Miss
Matte Smith, which, notwithStand-
ing the fact that the traditional theo-
~ has repeatedly been broken, is still
held to portend future spent in single
bliss.
June.
The month Of roses and brides. We
may expect our quota Of both. The
rains will bring the former and cupid
has not been idle.
Miss Katheryn Sears Married.
On Saturday morning, May 3, Miss
Katheryn Sears, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. Sears, who live south Of
Mexico, was married TO Kerby Heck
In st. Louis. Miss Katheryn has been
attending Christian College In Column
bia. Mr.. Heck is a graduate Of the
| State University.
Surprised.
Wednesday evening Misses Sue Rob
ertson, Neya French, Messrs, Shaw,
Elon bearing and DR.. Spence walked
into the Lakenan residence and In
formed Miss Ruth they wished to be
entertained. Miss Ruth was equal c
the occasion and the result was a de.
lightful evening for all.
In Honor Of Mrs. Cook.
Mrs. S. B. Cook came over Monday
for a few days visit and her many
friends made the few days right merry
for her. Monday afternoon she wal
entertained at Mrs. E. S. Wilson's a
whist; Tuesday afternoon Mrs. VIII
Coons gave a very delightful party 70
her and Mrs. Coons' sister, Mrs. Jack
man, OF Kansas. Euchre was played
There were nine tables. Mrs. Glend.
received the prize, a bunch Of teI
roses. Mrs. Coons served ice cream
with chocolate sauce and cake. |
was a charming party. Wednesda
Miss Russell entertained for Mrs
COok. 1t was a small affair, but non
the less delightful.
How Is Thisl
At a party this week two Of gu
most charming girls called me to theI
to tell me a good joke on a girl. Nov
it was a good one: they would no
possibly tell me who she was, yet the.
thought it would be such fun to see i
in print. Well / intend the reader
Of the LEDGER shall enjoy it, too. ]
seems the girl, who by the way visit
her sister here, and is always spoke
Of as that sweet--,is engaged Q
about 70 be, or the Letters to a frien
in the East have been misc0nstruee
She received a letter Of coDgratula
ton from this friend this week, ais
asking her TO bring her husband an
make her a visit and to look for a
express package, her wedding gift I
her. The wedding present is locke
for hourly. If it comes, even as tn
LEDGER goes TO press, | shall insii
upon the forms being unlocked and
line added TO this column, for / wi
! not dlSappoint this girl for anything
i Miss Loua Steele Home.
: Miss Loua Steele returned frOT
Dallas, Texas, Saturday night las
She is eloquent over the receptio
rendered the delegates. Miss Lou
was Sponsor for the Mexico Camp NJ
ESQ to this the 18th annual reunion {
U. S. Of c. V.
Tuesday morning-Meetingcall |
order by Maj.-Gen. X. NJ. Van Zand.
address Of welcome by Gov. Jos. /
Sayers, on behalf Of state.
Response TO address Of welcome, Ger
; Jno. B. Gordon. Private John Allei
} Of Mississippi, orator Of the day.
Tuesday afternoon - Arrival
Kaliph and presentation Of keys an
~suzeranity to Gen. Gordon. Aeceptio
by Gen. Gordon.
3 p. m-Reception by Z. 5. Of c. '
at Elks Hall.
ep. m.-Grdnd Ball for Z. 5. Of C. \
sponsors and maids Of honor. so
present and the band played Dixie.
Friday, April 3, 10 a. m.-BuslneI
meeting and election Of Offices n. C. y
Gen. Gordon reelected Commander Il
Chef. Selection Of place Of hoidin
next meeting. New Orleans 100,
Adjournment.
Headquarters Of Missouri Division
under Gen. Eliza Gates, Orienti
Hotel. Here was held a c0ntinOu
love feast Of the Veterans.
A Delightful Birthday Party.
Saturday the 9th If Aurf VAS tf