The Tupelo journal., 1912-08-09

pie, of Verona. Mr.. Sample has the
reputation Of hewing to the line and
let the chips fall where they may in
enforcing the law in his district.
Miss Lois Hoyle, little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hoyle, celebrated
her sixth birthday Monday afternoon
by inviting quite a number of her little
friends to her home on Walnut street,
where the little folks had a delightful
time.
The County Sunday School conven-
ton held at Shiloh church Saturday
and Sunday was we'll attended and
was a very successful and interesting
convention. Interesting addresses
were made by General Secretary, Rev.
Fred Long, of jackson. and Chancellor
J. @. Robins. of Tupelo.
Mrs..TW. H. yAucker entertained We'd
nesday in honor of her friend and guest.
Mrs. Onie Caruth at a noon luncheon.
The dining room was t~astefully deco
rated in crepe myrtle and vines and
presented a most pleasing setting for
the delicious courses served from the
table. Other guests present were
Mesdames R. w. Carmen, J.. r. Led
better and McCollum. of Verona.
State superintendent j.. c. Powers
and Joe Cook, president of the State
Normal College at H~attiesburg. were
in the city Wednesday en- route to
Cedar Hill where they were booked to
address the citizens of that section
along educational lines. These gentle
men also spoke at Guntown, B.lden
and Mooresville. They were accom-
panied by County Superintendent Clay
ton.
Mrs. S P. Clayton entertained with
a fifty-two party in honor of Misses
| Corinne Kincannon and Bette Lester.
The pretty new home was frightened
with sunflowers and golden glow. A
pleasant time was spent PLAYING games
after which delicious cream and cake
was served. A number of maids and
matrons enjoyed the occasion and Mrs.
Clayton proved herself to be = most
gracious young hostess.
Died, at his home three miles west
of Tupelo on the 18th ult., John l..
Wilson at the age of sixty-nine years.
Mr.. Wilson was born in Georgia and
went with his parents to Alabama
where he was reared. He moved to
Itawamba county, Mississippi, a num-
Der of years ago, afterwards moving
to Pontotoc county and then to Lee
county. He was a deacon in the Bap-
fist church for over forty years and
led an upright life. During his resi-
dence in this county he made a good
citizen and neighbor and leaves many
friends who will regret to learn of bis
death. He leaves a wife and five
children to mourn his loss. The body
was laid to rest at Black Zion church,
the services being conducted by Rev.
Wages of the Baptist church.
Mrs. Roy Slavery entertained on las,
Friday with a linen shower in honor OF
her sister, Miss Corinne Kincannon,
whose marriage to Mr.. Troy Morgan
occurred the following Thursday. Miss
Kate Connor kincannon registered
the guests as they entered. Receiving
with Mrs. Sayery were Miss Kincannon'
Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Weaver and the
Misses Morgan, sisters of the groom
The entire lower floor was prettily
decorated with Japanese ornaments
and brightly colored flowers. Al
amusing contest of throwing hearts
furnished much fun. Mrs. Collins in.
vited the guests to view the beautiful
array of linen. A large japanese
umbrella was suspended in the recep
ton hall from which the bride wa
showered with dainty gifts of linen
Other gifts were arranged in the draw
ing room. A delicious ice course wa!
served and all the guests presented
with dainty favors. A toast to thu
fair bride-elect was given by Mrs 5
P. CLAYTON. The affair was most en-
ioyable and Mrs. Savery proved her
eelf to be a most charming young
hostess.