The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-01-03
MADDEN NEWS

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Madden, Jan. Heres to a happy
New Year to ye editor and all The Ad-
vertiser readers! May the year upon
which we today enter bring to each
and all of us the realization of many
hopes
The holidays have passed quietly
and though the weather interfered
somewhat, yet to most Of US they pass
ed happily. Hearts and home were
gladdened by the presence of friends
and loved ones
One of the most enjoyable occa-
sions OF the season was the family re-
union at the home OF Mr.. John r. Fin
ley On Christmas day his children
gathered under the parental roof. each
one bringing a hamper of Christmas
goodies for the feast. Owing to the
awful condition OF the roads. part of
the guests We're late in reaching
there and the second table were Just
entering the dining room when the
late guests arrived
Those who enjoyed the day were all
the children and most OF the grand
children: Mrs. Frank Martin and one
child. Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Finley and
seven children; Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Martin, and six children; Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. H. Finley, and sir children:
Mr.. Claude Finley, Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Finley and three children. Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Finley and two children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Finley and five
children. Mr.. Carl Kibbler. the gallant
old Confederate who is an honored
guest OF Mr.. Finley, also enjoyed the
occasion hugely
DR., w J. Langs .0n OF Conway spent
the holidays with his brother Mr.. T.
5. LangstCn aid other relatives here
On Christmas day ;ney were the
guests OF their niece, Mrs. j. A. Wof-
ford and there delighted their hear
ers with some splendid music, in fact
the two Langston brothers are hard
to beat on the fiddle. The doctor in
sists however, that the only difference
is that he is the violinist and Tommie
the fiddler"
Mr.. c. w. Martin who has been
clerking for Mr.. J. D. Culbertson has
moved his family TO Laurens. He has
accepted a position with Mr.. J. s. Ben
nett.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Putnam. Misses
Maggie Martin and Lucille Putnam and
Mr.. Roy Martin were the guests Sun
day of MIR. and Mrs. ]. r. Finley.
Mrs. Metts and little girl and Miss
Gary OF Goldvile, We're the Christ
mas guests of Mr.. T. L. Langston and
family and also Mr. W. II. Hudgens
and children.
Mrs. May Madden and children Wis
tied relatives here "Wednesday and
Thursday.
Misses Kate and Azile Wofrord. stu
dents of Winthrop, spent the holidays
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs ]. A.
Wofford They return to Winthrop
Tuesday.
Miss Tennie Madden spent part of
80" HN'iua|S = III GREENWOOD.
Miss Louise Dean and brother spent
Saturday and Sunday with the family
Of Mr.. Pitts Henry in Greenwood.
They were accompanied home by lit
tie Tallulah Henry.
The new neighbors, Mr.. Powers. Mr..
Finley and Mr.. Watkins have moved in
our midst. We are glad to welcome
them in our community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thad Moore and lit
tie Lillian We're the Christmas guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Roper of Rabun.
Messrs. c. a. Power of Laurens.
and Wade Culbertson of Exon were
Christmas visitors of relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Finley visit
ed the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
ODell, during the holidays.
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