Phoenix tribune., 1921-03-05
PRESCOTT
By Ms. Dora Roc

pneumonia. However, We are pleased
to report her condition as improved
Little Bennie Bess met with an
accident recently, being bitten on the
hand by vicious dog
The Prescott Social club met with
Mrs. r. NJ Garrett and enjoyed a
pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Garrett
read a beautiful selection entitled:
"The Colored Soldier" Mrs Bell
gave us a recitation from Dunbar
Refreshments were served, after
which the meeting adjourned to meet
this week with Mrs. Mary f. Scott
at the residence of Mrs. John Sud
doth.
Miss Margaret Vernon is slightly
indsposed.
After six months vacation in Cali
fornia, that winter land of sunshine
and roses, where the genial hospitality
Of the coloder people of San Berna-
dino makes it even more pleasant by
their cordial invitations into their
homes, that smile on a visitor and bid
him welcome, ("Chicken") Mrs w. D.
Alexander, arrived home on the 21st.
Saturday evening she was visiting
Alice and Mrs. Fernley next door,
when she decided it was time to go
home and start fire in the bath room
and await the arrival of her husband,
"W. D.. Alice. knowing what was in
the wind. detained Chicken" awhile
until the stage was "all set, with
Auntie Scott at the piano After Mrs.
Frank Young had gained entrance
through the back door with that
mysterious key, all entered, turned
on the lights, opened all the doors
and went forth singing: Jesus Lover
of My Soul" Chicken" came to Mrs
Fernleys door and said that she
thought she heard singing at the
Baptist church; but behold, it was in
her home that the Surprise Party was
awaiting her return. The party was a
complete surprise to Mrs. Alexander,
yea, as a thunderboldt from a clear
sky. A group of Prescott's most hospi-
table matrons planned the surprise
and Chicken, said that Prescott and
Hospitality are two words that go
together. Among those present were:
Mrs. Oliver Bess, Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs.
Joe. Anderson, Mrs. G. E. Jordan, Mrs
Mary e. Scott, Mrs Frank Young, Mrs.
Bell, Mrs John Suddoth, Mrs. Farman,
Madam Hilbert, Mrs Thomas King.
and Mrs. Jacob Tull The idea origi-
mated in the minds of Mesdames Frank
Young, G. E. Jordan and Joe Alexan-
der who were the instigators of the
plot and are responsible for the en-
joyable affair Delicious refreshments
were served and it is needless to say
that all had one grand and glorious
time.
The Prescott Social Art club met
this week with Mrs. Mary 2. Scott at
the home of Mrs. John Suddoth. The
day being guest day we had with
US the following ladies as visitors:
Mrs. Groose of Kanasa, Mrs. Mitchell,
Madam Hilbert, Mrs. W. D. Alexan-
der and others. Mrs. Paris Tabron
sang beautiful song, Mrs. F. Alex
ander read a splendid paper on the
necessity of federation, Mrs. John
Suddoth gave us a selection from
Dunbar, Mrs. Thomas King sang
solo and Mrs Dora Rose recited.
Music for the occasion was furnished
by Mrs Wilbur Smith, who presided
at the piano. Junior Groose, ages
three years favored us with a song.
Little Miss Suddoth and Miss Amanda
King each recited beautifully. The
hostess, Mrs. Mary E. Scott, served
delicious repast and all had an en-
joyable time. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. L. A. McCarty at the
residence of Mrs. T. King in North
Granite street.
Mrs. George w. Taylor returned
last week from an extended visit in
the capitol city
Master Robert Jordan has recov-
cred from recent attack of chicken
pox and is now attending school.
Mr.. Sylvester Coleman will bid
farewell to friends at Whipple Bar
racks and leave for his home. the
doctors having pronounced him wen.
Mr.. Mays of Whipple Barracks had
the waiting blues last Thursday. /
He was all dressed up waiting for
his girl and she has not showed up
yet
Mr. Jim Bapur of Whipple Bar
racks left Monday for St. Louis on a
furlough.
Mr.. Moses Shepperd of the fort has
been doing his Easter shopping and