The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-01-29
APALACHICOLA.

Apalachicola, Jan. 2S.-A veil has
been cast over Apalachicola society
this winter owing to the number or
families who have suffered from be-
reavement caused by the death OF
some loved member Of their kindred.
At Christmas came the death of Mrs.
Theobold, which plunged eight fani-
lies into mourning. Then early in
January the death Of Judge Raney IN
Tallahassee not only shocked his many
friends in this, his native town, but
also hurt doubly Mrs. r. H. Porter,
who was soon to suffer again at the
demise of her husbands brother, Mr..
T. F. Porter. This death was a great
shock to all the community. Next in
the sequence of blows which have be-
fallen our people was the death of
Mrs. Love in Quincy. She was a sis
ter Of Mrs. Orman Of our city and an
aunt Of Mrs. ]. F. C. Griggs. Mrs.
= Morris received the news Of the death
of her father in California, and Mrs.
Moody was called to the bedside of
her mother in Portland, Me-. who 10
not expected to live. This is only a
partial list Of the great bereavement
which have made our little city sick
at heart and dampened all desire for
amusement.
In spite fthe cloud Of sorrow which
saddened our people, the rainbow we'd
ding OF Miss Floyd and Mr.. Warren on
Dec. % was a very brilliant affair.
Mrs. S. E. Rice was matron Of honor,
Miss Messina maid of honor, and Mas
ter S. E. Rice the third, with petite
Miss Catherine Floyd were active as
Anuar OWL Tho uaI6inS>
which occurred at the residence OF the
brides sister, Mrs. s. E. Rice, was fol-
lowed by a supper and reception. where
the following ladies assisted: Mes
danes s. Brash, S. E. Montgomery D.
r. Bragunier and Miss Hollister. At
ter the wedding the couple went to
their home, corner Of Centre and Pine
streets.
The dancing class, under the direc-
ton Of Mrs. McGinnis and chaperoned
by Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Marks, is
one Of the pleasant features Of each
week. The young people meetA in the
armory every Friday night and while
Mrs. McGinnis is teaching her pupils
the young society folk, thanks to her
courteous invitation, avail themselves
of the opportunity to "trip the light
IOcs AiloSSSAOA VIC SSSA
ings are most pleasant Those present
last Friday were: Misses Smith,
Marks Wakefield, Whine, Rice, KIM
ball; Messrs. Coombs, Wilhelm, Oliver,
FIataeau, Lawrence, Hoffman, Porter
and Wing. &.
Mrs. r. H.',Coleman gave a pretty
card party to Miss Minifred Whine last
Monday evening. Miss Winnie is one
OF the visiting girls, and Mrs. Cole
man is one Of those thoughtful host
e5scs who always make 1t pleasant for
the young people.
Last sunday port ST. Joe was visit
ed by quite a bevy of Apalachicolians.
MT ard Mrs. Coleman headed the par
~. among the visitors were Mrs.
Alexander. Mrs. Whine, Miss Raney.
Mrs. Waters. Mrs. Kimball and Miss
NinSan; rs,
Jan. 24th, to Tallahassee after a short
visit with her friends, Mrs. S. N. Kim
ball and daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Pear are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleckley have returned
from their honeymoon in Mr.. Cleckley's
old home in South Carolina
Mrs. T. J. underwood and two chill
dren from Asheboro. N. c., are the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. league.
Mrs Underwood is the sister Of M.
league and her visit helps them to
celebrate their occupancy of their
beautiful new home on the beach.
Mrs. F. N. Whine and daughter. Miss
winifred Whine. are visiting the for
mer's mother, Mrs. s. N. Kimball.
Mr.. Harry Swain. Jr., was caught
between the couplings OF two cars
Thursday, Jan. 10th. while working n
the A. N. r. R.. yards and was so
badly crushed that he died Friday
morning at three o'clock. He leaves
his father and mother and sister as
well as many more distant relatives
to mourn his loss The deceased was
a most deserving young man and one
of whom his employers spoke in the
highest praise.
The Franklin Guards were right
royalty entertained last Thursday night
by the officers of that company. At
the armory the guards were greeted by
Major Hickey, Lieut.-Col. Dominfck
Brown, retired; Capt. T. ]. Moore, re-
tired; Capt. J. P. Lovett, retired. and
Adjt. w. P. Dodd, all in full dress uni
form. The soldiers were accompanied
by Messrs. J. G. Ruge. Leland ]. Hen
derson, president and secretary of the
Board Of Trade; Col. c. H. B. Floyd,
retired, and Assistant Surgeon Lieut..
Coulter, together with Mr.. w. H john
ston. First the whole company were
taken to the theatre, and after the
play they went to the Franklin, where
Mr. Daniels had served very sump-
tuous feast for their delectation. Ma
Tor Hickey was toatstnaster and the
A FACT PROVEN.