Macon beacon., 1905-10-07
Autumnal Notes From Fox Trap

beautifully tinted follage OF pant ana
tree The shril whistle and drowsy
hum Of the gins floats out upon the air
and the merry song Of the contented
laborer brings remembrance Of the
days when the negro was the happiest
race on earth.
The indeiatigable and enterprising
farmers, Messrs ] B. Binion. Chas
Clay, Preston Chappcll and Earl Skin
ner are having some excellent and en-
during road work done.
The marriage bells have been Chin
ing and to their sweet symphonies some
Of the elite Of our community have re-
sponded. Mr. J c Wniham, young
man Of fine qualities and handsome
face, led to the altar last Sabbath, Miss
Eula Russell Of Mashulaville, pretty,
with Winsomeuess Of manner that is
charming and endearing We greet and
welcome her to her new home and the
large circle, among whom she made
many friends during her visits to her
estimable aunt and accomplished |
cousin Mrs. Clanton ard Miss Lille
Mcdonald.
A few friends witnessed the marriage |
of Rev Mr.. Keith Of Atlanta, to Miss
Ruth Bethea, Of Mobile The cerc-
mony was said by Rev, Mr. Morgan,
incumbent Of Shady Grove church.
The sacred rites occurred at the ances-
trail home Of Miss Ruth's grandmother
it being one Of the lovlicst places in the
country, and amid its time -honored |
walls, in the presence OF parents and |
Mrs. Weir. her elegant grand parent
with sisters and brothers near and |
three close friends, and her fascinating
cousin Miss Boyle in all Of her charm
ing sweetness and cultivated elegance |
She became the wife Of that talented. |
capable minister and lecturer, Mr. |
Keith. Sweet wild blooms from the !
prairies, woven into beauteous nora's |
with green intermixed decorated the
palatial home A luncheon prepared |
under the superintendency of Mrs
Bethea and her accomplished daughter
Miss Hattie, was served in recherche
style Immediately the couple left the
doorway and just as they were seated |
in the carriage, at Mrs. Wier's request,
a prayer of thanks and invoking God S
protection was said, and with smiles
and tears beautiful Ruth left the loved |
home and loved ones.
Mrs. Balus Dcale as had the entire
sutmer a collection of fragrant and
beautiful roses,
Mrs. Hattie Carr, after an outing at
Ashevlle spent week with her uncle
and aunt, Mr., and Mrs. K. w. Powell.
The pretty, hospitabe home presented
many delights and with reluctance, in
company with her precocious little boy
John She returned to Hattiesburg
where she has fine position.
Mr.. W. II. Harlan has had his i'm
posing residence painted without and
papered within 1t is home of beauty
and elegance and bespeeks the fine
taste OF Mr.. Harlan and his accom-
plshed daughter, Miss Annie
Mr. G, h. Oliver has a fine cotton
crop, he is one of our most energetic
farmers
Mr. Earl Skinner has the largest
stack Of hay in the country. 1t is sym
metric, contains forty-eight loads and
presents inviting appearance
Mrs. J. b, Binions circle Of friends
rejoice to learn Of her improved condi-
ton She is at the noted Davis mfr
mary at Columbus, Miss Her daugh-
ter, beautiful and devoted to her moth
er, is with her; she is missed and loved
by the community; all acknowledging
the many accomplishments Of Miss
Marguerite.
Mr.. K, S. Skinner, after reaching
Memphis, has made that city hi, head
quarters. His charming and cultured
wife will have many opportunities in
that seat Of learning, music, beauty
and art
Miss Katherine Shelton soon
leaves to preside again in the school
room, Few young ladies are more fas-
cinating or cultivated
Miss Mamie Clark has returned from
her European trip. Her friends look
forward tomuch intelligent information
from her recital Of the wonders and
attractions Of Continental Europe.
Miss Mary Halter will leave at an
early day for the grand mountains Of
North Ala. She is a teacher cf COM
potency nd merit. Her friends part
with her with unalloyed regret,
Misses Ida, Bertha and Clara Wind
ham hosts within themselves, are left to
entertain the young and cheer the old
Accomplished, merry and kind they
delight every circle.
Macon, in church and socially has re-
ceived quite an addition in Mrs. Wyatt
Jones She is a christian of note and
her amiabiljty, coupled with her supe-
rior education renders her capable Of
filling any place
Miss Josie Mcdonald, bright, witty
girl returned to the |. l. & c, at the
opening Of that noted institution.
Friends are looking forward to the
beautiful anniversary entertainment
that Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baker Will de-
light the IN with. Mrs. Baker and her
mother. Mrs. Dancy are the quntes
sence OF all arts in home making and
entertainments. Myrtle.