The Monroe journal., 1922-12-29
MR.. BLAIR AND MISS
BLAkENEY MARRIED
Event Took Place Dee. 5. But Not
Announced Till This Week
Other MarShyille News

Marshyille, Dec. 2S.-Seldom has
the town been so shocked and so
sorrowful for others as il was on
hearing Christmas Day Of the sud
den death of little Jean Garland.
aged about three years and ten
months. which occurred at Jefferson.
s. c.. early Christmas morning. a
form Of asthma being the cause.
Mr. J. T. Garland and family had
gone to Jefferson Sunday to spend
the holidays and that night the little
girl became eroupy. and though
given all attention the trouble at
tackled the heart. and Unexpectedly
the little life passed out as a little
candle extinguished by a gentle
breeze. II seemed an angel whisper
ed. call was given, the baby winged
its way 10 heaven. Funeral services
We're held here in the Presbyterian
church at two o'clock. Rev. c f..
White of Presbyterian church officl-
ated. assisted by Rev. ]. Edwards,
A. Marsh and Bryce Williams. The
pail bearers were four young girls.
aud many floral offerings attested to
the love and esteem of friends. Rev.
and Mrs Dallas of Ware Shoals. S. c.,
father and mother of Mrs. Garland
also were with the bereaved parents,
as were also the sisters and brothers
of Mr. Garland, namely, Miss Helen
Garland, Mrs. Miller of Jefferson,
Mr. Bob Garland and others from
South Carolina. Mr.. and Mrs. Began
of Wingate also attended the funeral.
\ marriage of interest to our peo-
pie here occurred Wednesday after
noon when the attractive daughter
of DR.. and Mrs, Barrett of Peach
land--Miss Julia Barett-became the
bride Of C. D. Davidson, a young man
of fine character and business ability
as express agent here. The young
J people left for trip to Jacksonville
and other points in Florida.
Another marriage just made known
here few days ago was that of Miss
Maggie Blakeney, sister of Mrs. Carl
Parker to Mr., Seborn Blair. son of
Dr.. NJ. p Blair of this place. MI
Blair Is a student of Chapel Hill
University and Miss Blakeney stud
ent at the N. C. College 10, Women
The marriage occurred in Charlotte
on Dec. 5, and was kept a profound
secret until Wednesday, when II was
announced at a reception given by
Mrs. Lee Ashcraft. The young peo-
Pile are very popular in Marshville
II isLunderstood that Mr.. and Mrs
Blair will both pursue their studies
at the University
Several OF our people who have
been away this year have been home
for the holidays. Among them are
Miss Pauline Stegall. Greensboro,
Miss Matte Smith, Miss Edwin Grif-
fin. and Mr.. Seborn Blair of n, C.
University.
Miss Wate Morgan who is teaching
at Acme near Wilmington is home
for the season
Miss Dare Hamilton who teache;
at Taxahaw, S. c., has returned to
her school.
Mr. Tom Little of University has
been at home for some days.
Miss Ruby Little of Raleigh spent
Christmas with her mother and
sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker are visiting
their daughter. Mrs, j. C. Marsh, and
son. Mr.. Oscar Tucker
Miss Sans of Raleigh is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Fred Ashcraft.
Mr. j. C. Little and family of Raj
eigh spent the past week with Mrs,
Irene Marsh, returning to Raleigh
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Marsh had as
their sts "Wednesday DR., and Mrs.
McCon IS of Gastonia, Mr.. aud Mrs.
w. B. Love and children, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. f. Sutton of Monroe, Mrs
Garrison and son of Unionville. and
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Higgins.