The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-11-07
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY

PkOSPEKCOS TNOSfEktl I
Prosperity, Nov. 6.-John \. Par
rott, venerable citizen of this COM
munity, died at his home Sunday af-
ternoon, and his remains were laid to
rest IN the Corineh Lutheran GENE
terry Monday afternoon. Mr.. Parrot
was in his seth year and had been
confined to his room with heart trou-
BILE for several months. He was held
in high esteem by all who knew him.
At the outbreak of the Confederate
war he entered the service OF his
country. Mr.. Parrot is survived by
his wife, formerly Miss Mar. Oxner,
and the following cs: sen: Mrs. S.
A. Price, Prosperity; Mrs. S. L
Boozer, Haines City, Fla: Mrs. S. E.
Amick, Leesviile; Mrs. J. R. Glenn,
Leesville; and Albert and Avery Par
rott of Saluda county. Funeral ser
vices were conducted at the ceme-
terry by the Rev. J. B. Harmon of
White Rock.
The Epworth leagues of Zion and
Wightman Methodist churches honor
ed their beloved pastor and wife,
Rev. and Mrs. j. D. Griffin, with
surprise party given Friday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs I A.
Dominick. The home thrown open to
young folks who numbered about six
ty, was informally arranged With
potted plants and vases Of chrysan-
themums.. The party was called. "An
Excursion to Epworth," and by
changing cars occasionally partners
were gotten for the different games.
The climax to the eyening's pleasure
was the presentation by Miss Hliza-
beth Barnes of a handsome purse to
Pastor Griffin from the leagues. Rev.
Griffin in his usual pleasing manner
expressed profound gratitude on be-
half of himself and Mrs. Griffin. A
salad course with hot chocolate was
served by Misses Vida Counts, Vera
Barnes, Annie Bowers, Margaret
Griffin and Salome and Berrlice Dom
mick.
The October meeting of the Will
liam Lester chapter, U. D. c. met
Friday afternoon with Mrs. NJ. C..
Morris. During the routine Of busi-
ness Miss Grace Sease was elected
leader of the chi&ren's chapter The
following were chosen to represent
the Prosperity chapter at the state
convention which convenes at Green
wood Dec. 6-9: Miss Ethel Saner
and Mrs. e. W. Werts, with Mrs. NJ
c. Morris and Miss Bessie Bowers al
ternatss. In the absence Of the lead
er, the regular literary program was
dispensed with. A sweet course was
served.
On Saturday afternoon the James
! D. Nance C. OF C. was entertained by
Misses Rosalyn, Madge and Frances
Miller. Miss Rosalyn Miller had
charge of the program which was on
Jack Jouett. Miss Ethel Saner,
president of the William Lester chap
ter, gave the life of Jack Jouett, fol
lowed by the story Of the Ride of
Jack Jouett by Miss Julia Quattle-
baum. A tempting sweet course was
served.
Rev. j. D. Griffin leaves this week
for conference at Gatfney, and the
following shows the esteem in which
he is held by the Epworth leagues
Of Prosperity charge:
him to speak for his ardor and unset
fish devotion to duty.
''The church, during his pastorage,
has had unusual prosperity. Many
members have been added to the
church and those who were already
"Rev. J. D. Grihin's four years are
out this year, and we all feel we arg
losing one whose place will be hard
to fill. He leaves many works behind
in the church. taking the zest ard
zeal from him, have become active
leaders.
''But the place that ne seems to fiji
best Of all is the place among the
young people. He seems especially
endowed TO unite, control and lead
the young people and It is this spirit
OF his character which seems to have
borne so much fruit during his stay
here.
''By untir;ng effort and by his lead
ecShip, ne at the very first gained the
love of the young people, thus laying
the foundation of the Epwor.h