The bystander., 1917-03-02
CENTERVILLE NEWS.
(Last Weeks NeWs)

Mrs. Henrietta Wright died very
suddenly Wednesday evening at her
home on w. Washington street about
$3.50 o'clock, February IA, 1917. Her
death came as a great shock to the
community. Mrs. Wright has been
bothered for some time with rheu-
matism and was not thought to be
serious. She leaves to mourn her loss
a husband, Mr.. Henry Wright, who
is also an invalid, having a stroke of
paralysis some few weeks ago. Her
daughter, Mrs. Agnes Allen; a sister,
Mrs. Emma Woods; two grandchil-
dren and one great grandson. Mrs.
Wright was born in Lafayette, NO.,
in 1858, being So years of age 1T the
time of her death. She has been a
resident of this city for several years,
and has host of friends, who extend
their heartfelt sympathy to the be-
reaved ones. Funeral services were
preached Saturday afternoon at 2:3O
by her pastor, Rev. M. Darlington,
from her home on w. Washington
street and laid to rest in the Oakland
cemetery.
The golden gates were open,
A gentle voice said come;
And with farewells unspoken
She calmly entered home.
Those on the sick list are little
Emma Weldon, Lucille Martin, Harry
Jeter, little Neal Jackson and Mrs. E.
Martin and Jos. Crittenden.
Mrs. Stella Nash has returned from
Fairfield and reported nice time.
The church and Sunday school are
still progressing nicely.
The entertainment given Saturday
night by the finance committee proved
to be quite success.
(This Weeks News.)
Sunday was very beautiful day
and all services were we'll attended
and collections were also good.
The mission sermon was preached
at 2:3O by the pastor, Rev. M. Car
rington.
The church Aid club will give an en-
tertainment Saturday night for the
UcHcllL Ol tHe CNuTCE.
Mrs. Susan Stuart of Oskaloosa,
Iowa, is in the city visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen are in the
city. They were called here by the
sudden death. Of her mother, Mrs. H.
Wright.
Mr.. Levi Davenport of Kansas City
is in the city.
The 1. A. C. will meet at the home
of the president, Mrs. B. B. Baker, on
Tuesday afternoon on West Garfield
street.
The Mission Circle will be enter
tained Tuesday evening at the home
of Mrs. Maria Noah on E. Bank street.
Mrs. VIM. Noah and Mrs. Maria
Noah were visiting in Mystic on
Thursday.
Mr.. E. F. Brown of Mystic, Iowa,
was in the city on business Monday.
Olive and James Crittenden spent
Sunday with their sister, Mrs. E. F.
Brown.
Frances Pullen was also visiting
relatives and friends Sunday in
Mystic.
Mrs. Katherine Smith is reported on
the sick list.
Miss Kizzie Saunders and Mr.. Har-
old Brown were quietly married by
Rev. M. Darlington on Saturday
evening, February Oath, at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Saunders. Only the relatives and
a few friends were present. Many
pretty and useful presents were re-
ceived. They will make their home at
her parents for the present.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their sympathy and their many
acts of kindness during the illness and
death of our mother and grandmother,
Mrs. Henrietta Wright. Also for the
many beautiful floral offerings. Mr..
Henry Wright, Mr.. and Mrs. John AL
len, Mrs. Lillian Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Woods.
CHILLICOTHE NEWS.
Those on the sick list are Mr.. Nance,