Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-01-05

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odist church, and was highly regard.
ed as a man and citizen. He was 6
man Of the highest honor and integ.
rity, and was Justly regarded as one
| Of Chester county's best citizens. He
is survived by his widow, who was
/ Miss Isabelle Newton, Of Marlboro
county, and the following daughters
Mesdames D. Ferguson, T. L. Nc.
Fadden, Elmer Jordan, Walter Nc.
Fadden and E. A. Harris, all Of Fort
I Lawn. .... .One Of the most unique
and delightful affairs in the communi'
! tvs history, occurred on yesterday
| when the Chester Shrine club acted
as hosts to more than three hundred
children Of the community. and at
| ter satisfying the little ones appe-
little charges to q Christmas tree
that was groaning with toys, candies,
and other things that the childish
heart loves so much, and presented
each Of the tots with bag. The big
hall was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. and the Masonic lodges
big Victrola dispensed sweet and re-
freshing melody while the little ones
were at the table. ...... Mrs. Anna
Belle williams, who was stricken with
paralysis several weeks ago while In
the discharge Of her duties as teach
er in the public school at Blythe
wood. died at the Magdalene hospital
in this city yesterday morning at an
early hour, and the remains were TAX
en- to Williamson this morning for
interment by the side Of her husband.
Funeral services were held yesterday
afternoon at four o'clock at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. j. T. Bigham, on CO.
lumbia street. Mrs. Williams was a
Miss Miller before her marriage and
was a native Of Due West. She was
successful teacher as we'll as a wo-
man Of sweet Christian character
and unusual force. She leaves two
sisters in this city, Mesdames ]: T.
and J. B. Bigham, and a daughter,
Miss Annabel Williams. "A simple
but extremely pretty home wedding
was that Of Miss JAMIE Isabel Hardee
and Mr.. Theodore M. Darby, which
was solemnized at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
Hardee. at Lowryville, yesterday af-
brennan performing the ceremony
in the presence Of a few friends and
relatives Promptly on the hour to
the strains Of the wedding march as
played by Miss Sandifer, the bridal
pair entered unattended, and taking
their places before the minister, were
united in marriage. During the cere-
mony, Miss Helen Darby sang a solo
with pleasing effect. After the cere-
mony there was a reception In honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Darby. Numerous
beautiful and useful presents attest
ed the cordial good wishes Of many
friends. 80. The home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John K. Johnston on West End,
was the scene Of lovely marriage
yesterday afternoon at $50 o'clock,
when Miss Mary Heath Johnston.
their eldest daughter, became the
bride Of Mr.. James Terrell Owen OF
Elloree. There being only a few
the wedding came as complete sur
prise to the many friends Of the con-
tracing parties. Rev. A. y. p. Gil
mour, D. D., pastor Of the bride, off,
ciated.
Fort Mill Times, Dec. 81: Mr. and
Mrs. B. s. Kimbreil, of Charlotte, were
visitors the last week at the home OF
Mr.. W. E. Kimbrell in Upper Fort
Mill. Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Lee,a of
Blackville, spent several days OF the
last week with relatives In Fort Mil.
..... John T. Windell, Of Yonkers,
N. Y, Is a visitor at the home Of his
brother, w. H. Windcll, in Upper Fort
Mill. Mrs. ]. c. Hunter and little
daughter, Of Liberty, s. c., arrived
Tuesday for a visit to Mrs. Hunters 8
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. ]. Massey,
in this city. ......J. A. Withers OF ta-
yetteville, N. c., was among the
Christmas visitors to Fort Mill. In
letter to the Times few days ago
u N0x-f o.
quests that his paper be forwarded to
Naco Arizona, he having been order
ed with his regiment, the 11th infan-
try, from Texas City to Naco the last
week. Tho work Of circulating the
prohibition petitions in Fort Mill has
gone ahead without holdup during the
last week and at last reports some
thing like one-half Of the voters OF the
township had attached their sigma
lures to the petitions. .. Farmers and
others travelling the roads Of the town
ship say that the roads have not been
in as bad condition in several years.
The rural carriers also confirm the re-
ports. go. The Rev. S. P. Hair Of the
Fort Mill Baptist church requests the
Times to publicly thank those mem
bers Of his congregation who gave
him such a cordial welcome on his re-
cent return with his family from
visit to Blackville. The many good
things which had been gathered to-
gether in the parsonage prior to Mr.
Hairs return were duly appreciated
by himself and family. Mr.. Her
bert L. Merritt, son Of Mr.. ]. NJ. Mer-
ritt Of this township, who has been In
the recruiting service Of the United
States army for several years station
ed at Ft. Keogh, Montana, has lately
been transferred to Manila, P. I.
Gastonia Gazette, Jan. 1: A most
delightful social event Of the week
was the reception on Tuesday evening
rendered their new pastor, Rev. H. H.
Jordan, and his family by the men,
bers Of Main Street Methodist church.
The evening was about as inclement
as could be easily imagined, notwith-
standing which fact there were pres
ent a large number Of members Of the
church together with the pastors OF
other churches and their wives. Mr..
]. Y. Miller has moved his business
from South street to his new store
room on West Airline avenue opposite
the passenger station. Mr.. Millers
new quarters are much larger and
commodious than his former stand.
A wedding which came as distinct
surprise 10 the numerous friends Of
the contracting parties was solemnized
at the manse Of the First Presbyteri-
an church at $50 o'clock last night
when Miss Ruth Patrick, Of Union,
became the bride Of Mr.. Hugh Brison
Pursley of the Crowders Creek neigh
borhood. Even the intimate friends
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pursley were unaware
Of their plans. and the ceremony
which was performed by Rev. ]. H.
Henderlite, was witnessed only by Mr..
Will Pursley. brother Of the groom
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. Y. Warren. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Pursley
drove to the groom's home several
miles south Of Gastonia. AT the
home Of the brides parents in West
Gastonia. Mr.. John c. Jenkins and
Miss Nettie May Wyatt were united
in marriage on Thursday evening,
December "a 4... Mr.. John M. Smith.
the popular rural letter carrier from
Glover, Is a visitor in Gastonia, today.
John says he didn't get in the deer
chase Tuesday. but Monday, while he
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