Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-08-31

Mr.. Morgan Jackson, assisted by
his mother and sister, entertained in
formally Friday evening compliment
ary to Mrs. Julia Reede of Colorado
Springs.
Mrs. Jonathan Richard Contee en-
tertained Ia ladies at Dutch" last
Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Julia Reede of Colorado Springs and
Mrs. John Sanders of Los Angeles,
Calf.
Miss Cobbs, sister of Mrs. j. j..
Jackson, has been spending the week
with her. She returns to her home in
Evergreen, Colo, today, accompanied
by her little niece, Irma Jackson.
Miss Edith NJ. Asbury of Pueblo is
the visitor of Mrs. Matilda Jacobs of
of Glenarm Place. Miss Asbury is a
high school student and hopes to be
home by the time it opens.
The funeral of Charles Hickman, a
member of the Building Laborers'
union, who died at the County hos
taking Co.'s parlors, Sunday, Sept. l
at 2:30.
The drama, Engaged" presented
at Central Baptist church, Tuesday
evening, drew out an unusual large
crowd that was much pleased with
the presentation. Those having
charge of the affair are also much
al hn MI
Mrs. e. G. Thompson, guest of Mrs.
w. A. Gatewood, was the dinner guest
Mrs. w. B. Townsend, Wednesday.
tomorrow and together they will re-
turn home Monday
Follow the crowd to the Masons'
Third Outing at Manhattan Beach
(Luna Park), Thursday, Sept. 12, 1912.
Admission 25 cents. Music free.
Monday evening Mrs. George S.
Contee was hostess at a novel affair
railroad lunch. A trip was made to
Colorado Springs with stopover at
Palmer Lake. Mr. A. A. Ealy as con-
ductor gave the passengers very in
teresting talks of places and scenes
as the train sped on its way. The
dining room was converted into a
lake palmer Lake, and delicious re-
freshments were served on the train.
The affair was in honor of the hos
tess sister, Mrs. Baylis, and about
fifty responded to the invitations.
Mrs. Baylis, who has been the guest
of her daughters, Mesdames Stewart
and Carrie, will be the house guest
of Mrs. Contee next week.
Mr.. Louis Henderson of Hannibal,
Mo-, is the guest of his cousin, Mrs.
Esther Morris.
The "chic" event of the season was
the Miscellaneous Linen Shower ten
dered Miss Sonora Finley, Saturday,
by Mrs. Jonathan Richard Contee, at
her beautiful home in Franklin street.
The interior was decorated sugges-
tive of brides elect-from each chan
delier white dove was suspended
holding in his mouth a spray of
orange blossoms; from each corner
OF the rooms leading to the doves Gu"
ids reins of white ribbon, hearts ir
all sizes, even one that cupid's dart
had pierced adorned the hall and liv-
ing room. In the dining room the let
ters ~ and 81" was becoming
background, with cut flowers every
where in abundance.
The amusement prepared for the
entertainment of the guest was
musical romance which brought forth
much merriment. When the wedding
march was played, little Miss Bonita
Scott entered the parlor, a miniature
bride, with a train orange blossom
veil, ETC., with all the dignity of
grown-up. She passed the gifts,
which thirty-five friends Of the bride
to-be had brought in response to the
hostess kind invitation. Then each
person showered Miss Finley, with
rose leaves, blessings, and good
wishes for her future happiness.
Visiting ladies present were: Mrs.
John Sanders of Los Angeles. Calf;
the Misses Wooding and Russell,
Wash, d C.; Miss Anna Logan of
Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Julia Reed of
Colorado Springs.
Throw away your old china.
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