The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-08-06
TEA TO HONOR VISITORS.
(From Fridays Daily

TEA TO HONOR VISITORS.
(From Fridays Daily
A lovely out door tea was given
afternoon by Mesdan,es r.
B. Schlater, Duncan Mcleod and E.
o. Simmons to honor the charming
house guests of Miss Sarah Jones. The
function was given on the pretty
lawn of Mrs. ". w. Mcneil, whore
bouquets Of zenias in pink and white
and potted plants enhanced the beau
ty Of the scene.
The guests were met at the gate by
Mrs. Mcleod. In the receiving line
with the hostesses were Miss Jones
and the h~onorees, Misses Anne Lobeil,
Nell Britton, Ethel North, Nye Crook
and Anne Logan.
Mrs. Guy Hall, Mrs. Sam Montgom-
cry and Mrs. w. w. McNeill, assisted
in entertaining and receiving. Miss
es Edna McShane and Adele Marx,
gracefully presided at the punch bowl.
Refreshments were dispensed by
Mesdames Schlater, Simmons, Wilkes
and Phil Jones, the color scheme Of
pink and white being dainty carried
out.
Music was furnished throughout the
afternoon by Mesdames Prosser and
Juchheim.
Seventy five guests were in attend
ance.
HOWELL-POSEY WEDDING.
Mrs. Hattie Howell and Mr.. c..
Posey of this city were united in
marriage yesterday afternoon at las
o'clock at the home of DR.. w. c
Tyree, pastor of the Baptist church.
The only witnesses to the ceremony
were Mrs. Willie Jones q sister OF
the bride and her son, S. R. Jones and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Stroud.
The bride was attired in q hand
some suit of navy charmeuse with a
pretty white hat and accessories to
match. She is the daughter of Mrs.
E. E. Taylor of this city. For some
time she has held a position with j.
D. Lanham. She has hosts of friends
in Greenwood. Mr.. Posey is a we'll
known decorator in this city and is
universally liked.
Mr.. and Mrs. Posey left on the 2:3O
train for Memphis for a several days
stay. They will return to Greenwood
Sunday and will be at home to their
friends at 709 w. Church Street.
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Mr.. Al Crippen, who was moved
from the Kings Daughters Hospital
to the home of his brother, Mr.. E.
H. Crippen in North Greenwood, is
getting along as we'll as could be ex-
pected. He desires to express his
appreciation for the many kindnesses
of his friends and will be pleased to
have them come to see him at the
home of his brother. -
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Mr.. ]. M. Wilmington, n of Itta
Bena's clever citizens and leading dry
goods merchants, was in the city to-
dav on business and made this office
a pleasant call. Mr.. Wilmington will
leave next Wednesday for st. Louis,
Chicago and New. York to buy fall
and winter stock for. his big store. <
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Misses Ruth and Nell Anderson left
today for Baton Rouge, La, where
they have accepted positions in 9
store. They have been with F
Goodman Dry Goods Co. in this city
for several years.
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Mrs. Georgia Pettey, Misses Lii,
Lanham and Matte Holmes will leave
tomorrow for Dawson Springs, Ky.
where they will spend several weeks
+
Miss Mary Louise Bittner left to
day for Dayton, O., where she will
spend a several weeks vacation.
+
Mrs. L. o. Corbin leaves tomorrow
for a two weeks visit to friends il
Louisville, KY.
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Mr.. R. L. Kinds, of Tupelo, an
Mr.. Vassar Dubard, of Dubard, wer
in the city yesterday-the guests Q
Hon. C.. L. Lomax and family.
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Mr.. R. E. Powell of Chattanooga
Tenn, arrived in Greenwood yestel
day. He returned from Memphis wit
, Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Taylor who hav
. been visiting there. He is a brothe
of Mrs. Taylor and c. E. Powell
this city.
Messrs. H. D. Walker and G.
: Ferris left this morning for Memphi
To drive some cars back to Greer
wood.
: Lieut.. Williamson, son of Mr.. Al
n Mrs. p. A. Williamson has landed
New York, after serving for mar