Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18
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Edited BY Mrs Mamie McIver capnk GN

Mesdames Henry Waller and Dowd
McCarley left Tuesday afternoon for
an extended. visit to Kentucky
Mrs. Frank Harrill left for St. Louis
Monday afternoon, she was called
there by the serious illness Of her sis
ter. Mrs. Hunt.
Mr. and Mrs. West have been visit
ing in Grenada, Mr.. West returning
Monday morning. Mrs. West will re-
main few says longer with her fami-
".
Miss Sadie Foster entertained with
a six o'clock dinner last Wednesday
evening, complimentary to Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Wallace. The invited
guests we're Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Elliott, Mr.. Wallace, father Of the
groom, and two Titles girl from Cor
NTH, Misses Alice Bramlett, Sailie
Bell King, EtheIyn Lyon, Ida Smith Of
Tupelo and Minta Hurlbert. An ele-
giant luncheon Of several courses were
served.
If you need that farm wagon Of
buggy come and tell us about it. Well
arrange some way for you to get it
and our prices won't break you up in
business either. Adams & Neubert.
The City Federation Of Clubs held
an interesting meeting at the College
library last Friday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. Committees we're formed to
see the Board of Alderman and School
Trustees, and ask their cooperation
in carrying out the civic improvements,
both on Main street and at the College
grounds. 1t was decided that the City
Federation would offer prize to the
housekeeper for the incest kept front
and back yard, from the LIST of April
until the 1st Of November, There will
be social meeting held the middle Of
April. The Federation trusts that
every one will become interested in
this movement, which means so much,
not only to the beauty Of the town, but
the important subject the health Of
the town.
No use in you farmers talking panic
to us. You are better able now than
ever before to put your farm or plan
tation in modern working order : and
there is only onesway to do it : let us
fit you out with up-to-date farm ma
chinery Adams & Neubert.
One Of the largest and most beauti-
full receptions given this season, was
the St. Patrick reception given by
Mesdames j. L. and A. E. Rowe,
Tuesday afternoon. 1t was compli-
mentary to Mrs. Lewis, of Chicago.
and the beautiful young bride Of Mr..
Arthur Rowe. From 3 to 6 o'clock
the attractive home was thronged with
guests to meet the honorees. The
stairway and rooms we're beautifully
decorated with ferns and palms. The
color scheme, green and white, which
was typical Of the day, was carried
out in every detail. An orchestra on
the upper floor furnished the music.
At the door little Miss Douglas Deav-
export, dressed in white with green
ribbons; received the cards. Mrs.
Ward Dawson and Mrs. Kay welcom-
ed the guests in the hall, and ushured
them to the punch bowl, which was
presided over by Miss Crawford.
Mrs. Edgar Elliott and Mrs Higgins
presented the guess to the receiving
party, which was composed Of Mes
danes j. S. and E. A. Rowe, Lewis
and Rowe; they received in the first
parlor. Miss Sadie Foster presided
in the library and ushered the guests
into the dining room. The decoration
in the dining room was especially
pretty, from the Chandelier to the four
corners of the table, was white tulle
steamers with green sash ribbon. In
the center of the table was a miniature
lake, with green moss and lilies of the
valley banked around. Mrs. S. D.
Murphree and Mrs. Turner we're in
the dining room, and presented each
guest, on leaving, hand painted
shamrock, tied with green ribbon.
Misses Elizabeth Kay and Bessie
Higgins assisted in serving. All the
ladies in the receiving party were
dressed in white with green ribbons.
Aids to Self.Assurance.