The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-12-09

A wedding of wide social interest
here and elsewhere is that of Miss Ida
Langston, Of Homer, and Mr. Rufus
Nicolous Mcknight, Of Dallas, Texas,
which will be celebrated on December
22nd, in Homer at the First Baptist
Church at eleven thirty o'clock. Miss
Langston has been frequent and pop
ular visitor in Arcadia and has many
friends here who extend best wishes
for their happiness.
Headquarters for Toys and HOli-
day Goods.-Crim's $40 and 25e Store,
next to the picture show.
The many friends here Of Mrs.
Herme Runge Bell will be interested
to know that little son has been
welcomed into their home, who arriv-
ed on Tuesday the 7th of December.
Her friends will also be much grieved
to know that Mrs. Bell is In critical
condition and they sincerely hope that
she will soon be out of danger.
Quite an addition to Arcadia will be
the family Of Mrs. Cole, who are NOV
ing to town this week from Cotton
Valley. Mrs. Cole has erected a beau
tiful and modern home across the
street from Mr.. J. P. Harrelfs resi-
dence on the Mcsely lot, and 1t CON-
plete and convenient In every respect.
Mrs. Coles family consist of herself
and four daughters, and we are glad
to welcome such estimable people to
our town.
Mrs. Hattie Theus Singleton and lit
tie Thomas White, son Of DR.. and Mrs.
Is. L. White, spent Sunday here with
friensd and relatives. They were din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs ]. B. Her
ring. Mrs. Singleton who lives In st.
Louis, has been visiting relatives in
Ruston, and returned to st. Louis on
Monday, accompanied by DR.. Whites
who will receive medical attention, as
he Is still far from well, but his
friends hope that he will be much benes
fitted from the change and skilled
treatment.
The Tom Thumb wedding which was
held at the high school auditorium last
Friday evening, under the auspices OF
the Methodist w. NJ. s. was a great
success from both social and financial
standpoint There were about sixty.
1--WE children taking part, and Of course
a good house was assured. A nice
sum was realized for the society, and
also for the directress, Miss Brown
from Kansas City, who trained the
children. The little tots were OF
course, most attractive, as they are on
any occasion. II time and space per-
mitted we would be glad to mention
all those taking part, but 1t is imposi
lble. The bride was little Beulah
Catherine Travis, who was more than
usually charming In her bridal robes;
the groom was Clyde Edwards, quite
distinguished looking; the maid Of hon
or, Martha Ann Jones aud best man.
Thomas Deas, both acting like real
"grown-ups." The minister was G. A.
Tooke, Jr., who performed his part
like q bishop. The ushers, brides
maids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring.
bearers, musicians, guests and rela.
tivss, Gil were charming and no fea-
ture ola real society weddings was
omitted. Ice cream was served the
bridal party. 1t was, a most laughable
and amusing affair throughout.
The Order Of Eastern Star met last
week and elected the following officers
for next year: Worthy Matron, Mrs
w. ID. Goff; Worthy Patron, Mr.. W
D. Golf; Associate Nation, Mrs. Carl
Golf; Conductress, Mrs. John Shelley /;
Associate C0nduetress, Mrs. Mary
Goodwin; Secretary, Mrs. &. P. Wood
man; Treasurer, Miss Ella Mcclure;
Marshal, Mr., G. C. Travis; Warden,
Mrs. J. NJ. Harp. The points Of the
star were appointed as follows: Adas
Mrs. Jos. Dawidoff; Ruth, Mrs. G. G.,
Travis Esther, Mrs. Ferguson; Mar
tina, Mrs. Ella Scott; Electra, Miss
Norma Duty, The Eastern Star Ord
er has completed d splendid years
work and have initiated about seven
| teen new members. Next Wednesday
levening viii witness their installation
|exeEcises.