Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-08
JOHNSTON LETTER.
Dealh of MIR. Perry, Mrs. Wal
ker Entertained IN Honor
of Two Brides-elect. Mrs.
Landrum Buried.

Mr.. John E.Perry, ,one of the old
est and most honored citizens of our
town died at his home here on Sat
urday night between ten and eleven
o'clock. For about two months ne
has been in falling health, and q
day or so previous to his death ne
suffered from acute indigestion, but
was able to he up again, and on
Saturday be was again seized with
an attack. During his weakness and
suffering the most loving care was
given him by those near to him. Mr.
Perry would have been 80 years of
age in Nay, and considering thiS
he was still very active. Especially
will he be missed by his neighbors
and immediate friends, for they
knew what his friendship meant.
He was a man who found delight IN
the companionship of friends and
his ever ready help was theirs to
call upon. He was devoted father
and husband, kind, loving and al
ways iovial. AS a member of the
Methodist church he was consistent,
with an unfaltering faith in God,
for a few moments before the end
he said he had no fear, for he trust
ed the Lord. He was brave Con-
federate soldier. A t the first call to
arms, he was ready to muster into
service, and fought well for the
south he loved. The D. of G. placed
a laurel wreath upon his casket. The
funeral services were conducted Sun
day afternoon at the Mt. of Olives
cemetery by his pastor. Rev. G. T..
Hutchinson and the D. of G. sang
softly, "Our bero-soldier sleeping,
he'll never march again." Mr.. Per
lry leaves widow and little son, and
one daughter, Mrs. Alice Cox, q
sister, Mrs. Werts, of Newberry,
and a brother. DR.. Ben Perry of
Augusta.
A beautiful luncheon was given
on Friday afternoon by Mrs. j. L..
Walker for two of the brides.to-be,
Misses Lyle LaGaone and Frances
Strother. Those assisting the hos
tess were Misses Josephine Mobley
and Nina QUITS and Mesdames
Minis Walker and W. B. Cuzts,
and liter the arrival of the guests,
half hour was spent each sketchjng
picture of the kind of
home the bride-clects might wish,
with plans of the house and flower
garden. Mrs. Leon Stansell's plan
won the prize, hand embroidered
collar. Much merriment was had
viewing some of the sketches. All
were invited into the dining room,
where on elaborate luncheon of sal
ads, pressed chicken, sandwiches,
olives, crackers and ice tea Were
served, then tutti-frutti cream with
brides cake, and lastly green mints.
the color scheme being green and
white. The idea was we'll carried
out, the china being decorated in
green and the lights had green
shades. In the center of the table
was a miniature home, with flower
garden and tiny shrubbery, and this
made an attractive centerpiece. The
place cards were of Cupid, prepared
for journey. Before leaving the
room the guests Of honor were PIE
sented with gifts. Miss Strother, a
hand embroidered pin cushion done
in forget-me-nots, and to Miss La
Grone, a pair of silk hose with
lilac garters. Present were Misses
LaGrone and Strother, Josephine
NIobley, Nina QUITS, Marion Mob
ley, Orena Cartledge, Louelle Nor
ris, Pet LaGrone, Elise Crouch and
Zena Payne and Mesdames Edwin
Mobley, w. T. Scott, J. A. Lott,
Wilmot QUITS, Minis Walker, James
White, Leon Stansell, J. A. Dobey,
S. j. Watson, Francis II. Williams,
Josephine Wright and Carrie Spake.
Mrs. Jennie Foy Lynch of Salu-
da was the guest of relatives here
recently.
Mrs. Barlow Walsh, Of Sumter,
is spending awhile in the home of
her father, Mr.. VIM. Lee Coleman.
The singing of the Baptist Sun
day school is now especially attract
i've with the violins, flute and cello
with the piano.
A missionary evening will be
given by the Baptist Sunday school
on the 10th, and a very interesting
program is being arranged for, the
music being one of the chief feat
ures.