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Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Mrs. Alexander F. Reid died at 10
o'clock Friday evening at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. 7. ]. Roberts
of North Washington street. Mrs.
Reid had been in poor health for
some time but was considered critic
ally i'll only since Sunday.
Mrs. Reid was born Feb. 16, 1843
at Prairieville, Pike County, Mo.
She moved to Bowling Green when
only two years old and received her
education and grew to young woman
hood there. She was married on
June 16, 1858 and moved to Mexico
forty-six years ago and had lived
here continually since that time.
MI. Reid died some years ago. Mrs.
Reid is survived by three children,
Mrs. T. J.. Roberts of Mexico; Mrs.
John Fikencher of Visala, Cal, and
Campbell Reid of Dewey, Okla. She
also has a sister, Mrs. Robert Camp
bell Of Bowling Green and two broth
ers, DR.. John o. Blaine of Wellsville
and Charles E. Blaine of Vandalia.
She had nine grandchildren.
In the death of Mrs. Reid Mexico
loses another one of it's old settlers,
whose influence for good was a pot
emit factor in continuity life. Mrs.
Reid was a member of the Church of
Christ, Scientist and a lovable and
true Christian character. She was
of a reserved and gentle disposition
and a devoted wife and mother. Dur
ing the almost half a century that she
lived in Mexico she made a large
number Of friends who will ojin the
Ledger in extending deepest SYM
pathy to the relatives. >.
Mrs. Reid was of old colonial stock
and was eligible to membership in
Colonial Danes, Daughters Of the
American Revolution and Daughters
of 1912.
Mrs. Reid was a member Of the
Woman's Benefit Association Of the
Order of Maccabees.
The funeral services will be held
at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the
home Of Mrs. Roberts. They will be
in charge Of the Christian Science
Church.
The funeral services of Mrs. A. F.
Reid, who died Friday evening at her
home on North ashington street, were
held Sunday afternoon. A large
crowd was present, showing the low
ing esteem with which Mrs. Reid was
regarded. The pail bearers were:
w. M. Heath, ]. B. Null, John Gamble
s. G. TRULY, i. S. Milligan and III. I.
State. N. sss
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Redd and little
daughter, Mary Redd, have returned
from a delightful trip to Detroit, and
points in Canada.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Democratic Women's Meeting.
The Democratic Women viii meet
tonight at 7:30 in the Circuit Court
room.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Mrs. John Anderson of Mexico re-
turned Friday morning after visiting
her sister, Mr.. Henry Gohring bf
Fulton
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Mrs. w. ]. Rixey is i'll. Her many
friends will regret to hear this.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Charles R. Scott of Martinsburg
spent Friday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

w. ". Fry, ST., is spending the
weekend in Minneola.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Mrs. J. F. Morgan of Fulton spent
Friday in Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

A wedding recently took place in
the second Presbyterian Church of
Bloomington, Conn, which will be of
interest to a number of readers of
the Ledger. 1t was that of Miss
Mary Elizabeth Muller of Stonington
to Daniel Vivion Mildred of Mexico.
The ceremony took place in a gath
ering of friends and relatives and
was followed by a reception at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mildred are spending their
honeymoon visiting Mr.. Mildred's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. G. Mildred
in Mexico after which they will make
their home at Stratford, Conn.
T, Many beautiful gifts were received
by the young couple. The brides
present to Mr.. Mildred being a white
gold watch chain and his gift to her
a brooch of white gold.
Mrs. Mildred is a graduate of the
Stonington High School of the class
/ of 1917 and of the Illiamantic Normal
School.
Mr.. Mildred was graduated from
Mcmillan High School in the class of
1914. He entered the United States
navy in the world war and served as
chief yoeman for three years. He is
at present employed in the accounting
department of the American Fabric
Company at Bridgeport.
The Ledger joins the many friends
of Mr.. Mildred in wishing him and
his bride much happiness and pros
perity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24
or Hawk Point.

for Hawk Point.
Mr.. Bishop was an ex-confederate
soldier and quite well known in Mex
leo. The Ledger extends sympathy
to the bereaved relatives. No ar
engagements have yet been made for
the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

=tA 49, - w ~ Wv 80
old died at 2 o'clock Wednesday even
ing at her home on w. Monroe
Street, following q paralytic stroke at
IL o'clock Wednesday morning. Mrs
Atchison had been in poor health for
some time. Mrs. Atchison moved to
Mexico in 1884 and has lived here
continually since that time. IA num-
Der of Of years ago she became a mem
Der of the Christian Church. and was
a loyal and active member Of that
body until the time Of her death.
She was a woman of high ideals and
a most devoted mother and wife.
Mrs. Atchison was born at Santa
Fe in Monroe County and was Miss
Mary Mosley before her marriage,
She is survived by four children
Thomas w. Atchison Of Alton, ILL.,;
Mrs. n. n. Witherspocn Of Lawrence
burg, KY; Ed Atchison Of Audrain
County and Harry Atchison Of Mex.
leo.
During her thirty-eight years Of
residence In Mexico Mrs. Atchison
made d place for herself in the CONS
munity that cannot easily he filled
and her death will be mourned by 3
large circle Of friends who viii Join
the Ledger in extending deeest sym
patty to the bereaved relatoives.
The funeral services were held
at her home At s o'clock Friday after
noon conducted BY the Rev. j. D,
Greer. The pail bearers were: Sam
Locke, John Abbay. William Wilkins
R. D, Worrel, Frank Buckley and j
wv. Plunkett.
The funeral services of Mrs. John
IN. Atchison, who died Wednesday,
evening were held at 3 o'clock Friday
afternoon at the home, the Rev. j. D
Greer officiating. The pail bearer
were: Sam Locke, John Abbay, w
wilkins, r. y. Worrells Franz
Buckley and j. w. Plunkett.
Thad Bishop. So years Old, died d
his home near Hawk Point Thursday
TIe had lived an tha #aEne farm foj
s years ind Was hoFa ma rsased will
III three miles II the place where h,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24
WEDDINGS.


The marriage of Miss Clara Ster.
rett to Charles w. Cowman took
place at 4 o'clock Wednesday after.
noon at the Methodist parsonage
the Rev. w. C. Cowart officiating
The two brothers of the bride were
present.
Following a honeymoon trip to
Niagara Falls, they will make theil
home on East Monroe Street in Mex.
leo. Both the bride and bridegroom
have made their home at Santa Fe
for some time and have a number Of
friends there and in Mexico who will
join the Ledger in extending sincere
congratulations and best wishes. Mr.,
Cowman is a retierd farmer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

J. Lyndon Davis left Saturday
morning for Louisiana, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1922-08-24

Henry Clay Befrey died Il 500
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20
CLAUENE NEWS ITEMS
OF THE PAST WEEK

For some reason the Clauone
news did not appear in last week.
paper They were mailed IN plenty
time but may have failed 10 reach
the office. BE that a. II may,
Wen try again.
We are glad 10 be nearing the
time when the mail route shall
start ID b. 20 start the first 81
July Several are putting IN new
bids for carrying the mail a. tho
former bids, for some reason, fail
cd 20 hold good
Mrs Nickel and children spent
Tuesday afternoon with Mr. John
Swoford
Mesdamcs King, Gentry Murray
and Mrs league and children, call
ed on Mrs ! J.. Sharp Tuesday
Uiis King and Prof league wcre
callers in Lubbock Thurday They
returned Friday
M Dave Chatham, Of Wichita
Falls, arrived Wednesday on WIS.,
it 90 his sister and family. Mrs
John Swof0rd. Hc left Saturday
on visit 10 his mother after which
be- will return TO his work by the
fifteenth Of the month Mr.
Chatham Is engaged IN the work n
damming up the Wichita river for
irrigation purposes.
Mrs. Elliott and children, spent
Saturday afternoon with Mrs Bob
Swoford
John swohord went 20 Lubbock
Saturday, after load u freight
for the store.
Mr. White keeps adding 20 his
stock Of goods He Is putting IN
more dry goods, hardware, etc, IN.
Ill you can get most anything you
need for ordinary purposes
Earl Cadenhead and Willie Jack
son, Of Meadow, were 10 see Prof.
league Sunday. Mr. Jackson b
an ex-student Of Mr.. leagues.
They were certainly glad 20 meet
each other a. they had not met Tor
thirteen years.
The following parties took Sun
day dinner with Miss ANNE Lou
Sharp Whsle league, Fred Reeves.
Earl Mitchell. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams.
]. l.. Thorp, c. R. Tessoe and
Mrs. Patterson, were ~ ithe sick list
last week
Mesdames Palmer, Murray and
Patterson, visited Mrs. John Swof-
ford, Thursday.
Mrs John Swoford and children
visited Mrs. White, Wednesday
An entertainment was given at
the home Of Bill Murray Friday
night, honoring Mr. Dave Chatham.
| Various games were played and
plenty Of good music furnished
Cake and hot chocolate, with
marshmallows, were served to all
the guests There was large
crowd present, and al report
good time
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20
CENTER NEWS ITEMS
or THE PAST WEEK

The farmers are all very busy.
Several have got 10 plant over lots
Of their stuff.
Misses Rena and Lucia Habbinga
spent few days last week with
their brother, who lives in the Bad
ger Lake community.
Mr.. Eugene Emery and son
Emery, were callers at the X. II.
Hancy home last Tuesday.
Mrs. D. W. Williamson and son
Roscoe, were visiting IN the vicinity
one day last week.
Mr.. r. J. Abnoy spent few
days last week with his sister, who
lives near Alternately.
Mcssrs. Edgar Abney and r. n,
fIaney were transacting business
matters in Lubbock last "Wednesday.
Mr.. Milburn Nelson was n Sun
day visitor at the Floyd Reed home.
Mr.. Edgar Abncy and family, y.
A. Myers and wife, and Miss Faye
Dunn, were callers at the X. ".
Hanoy home, Sunday.
Mr.. George Baker and sister,
Lucille, were callers at the =. +.
Taylor home, Sunday.
Miss Martsa Abnoy visited Miss
Cnptola Morris one day last week.
They report q real nice time.
Miss Nallio Reed has been ou
the sick list FOR the past week We
truly hope she will soon be able to
be in our midst again
Misses Ezell and Minnie Dunn
spent Sunday afternoon IN The
Nelson home. They report real
nice time.
Mr.. Herbert Goeth and wife, and
Erna Gocth were callers at the a.
j Fuchs home, Sunday
Mr.. Homer Rantz Of Alternately,
and Miss Theddia Gocbcl, were
quietly married last Saturday night
before q large crowd who WAS pres
ent ut the brides home, dance
being given at that place. This
young couple will make their home
IN Alternately.
Miss Catherine Johns was visit
ing home folks, who live near Bee
ton, last Saturday night and Sun
day.
Misses Alma anl Carrie Mae
Baker were pleasant callers nt tfr
IlNN" OF VI 90 HiHf W RNiiN t''N
dqv They report the evening well
spent
Quite few from this community
attended the singing NJ Mr. d T..
llabbinga's Sunday night All roe
port n real nice time
Our sunday School is improving
very fast. W. have on roll 73,
and good attendance. Everyone
seems 10 be Interested
Rev. j. II. Emery will preach for
us Sunday, June 18th
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Jones
were callers at the home Of While
Osborne recently.
Mr.. Jorn Schroeder and wife,
Of the Monroe community, were
callers at the r. Reiken home,
Sunday.
Mr.. John Drachenburg, Of the
Badger Lake community, was Wis
ting In this vicinity, Sunday.
Mrs. Christine Knowles was Wis
ting her sister, Mrs Willie Os-
borne, Sunday.
MIR. Cary Norwood and wife,
were callers at the Earnest Nor
wood home Sunday evening
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20

Club Wednesday noon, and ~ the
Lindsey thentcr that evening, ex-
planned In detail the gigantic pro-
gram now on foot 90 maintain n
reserve army sufficient 20 meet any
emergency which may arise.
ne pointed out how, IN past years
lives OF strong, able men were
needloasly wasted because Of in
sufficient trimming for one thing,
and their being misplaced FOR an
other.
The program Ms now outlined ~
10 place every man Of past military
service into the place in army serv-
Ice 70 which he is best suited by
hig business, profession or educa-
ton prior 70 entering the army
service. and which, according TO
statistics, Is the best means Of
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20
DIRECTOR W. r. {. OF c.
VISITED HERE WEDNESDAY

DR.. o. II. Lloyd, Of Vega, mem.
bor Of the Board Of Directors Of
the West Texas Chamber Of Com
merce. was in Lubbock Wednesday
looking after the interest Of the
Wheat Growers Association IN
which he u interested
while IN Lubbock, Dr. Lloyd
called on the Avalanche, and spoke
many compliments Of this section
OF the Plains and the progressive
ness Of her people.
Needless to say he was a wei.
coined guest, we are always glad
TO be associated with the men who
possess abilities TO know the COM
mercial and industrial possibilities
and TO be able TO recognize the
true spirits Of the people, IN what
soever country he may visit.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20
cooNs PARTICIPATE IN
SHOOTING SCRAP TUESDAY

The Negro section ~ Lubbock
was the scene Of much excitement
Tuesday evening when two coons
became enraRed over alleged cheat
ing IN a card game, a fist fight be-
ing holly contested by the two:
One Of the negroes, after hav-
ing had little luck with the tame
method Of warfare, left the flat,
and after spending n few minutes
in town, went back armed with a
sixshooter.
His adversary, In the meantime,
got out his pistol, but on being run
away from the house where he was
boarding by the proprietor, fled to
a nearby Outbuilding. and on reach
ing the place discovered the other
negro, who Immediately started
shooting, five shots being ex-
changed, but as they were about
one hundred yards apart. and the
one who started the shooting tried
TO run and shoot at the same time,
no harm was done.
They were brought before the
city court Wednesday morning, and
after paying a fine for city disturb
anccs, we're taken 10 the county
court, where a one hundred dollar
fine and costs was meted out 10
them.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20

placing men on most successful
basis.
Before entering Division, The
young men are put through three
training courses, known as the Red,
white and Blue courses, the com
plciion Of which entities thom Co
place In a division, these divisions
are properly equipped, but the
equipment y stored In the various
camp dopota, md not put into use
until on such occasions where the
men are called together for service.
Lubbock was very glad 90 well
come Col. Coppock TO this city, and
many people enjoyed his instruc-
tive talks.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20
MiEtanist Spoke
at Lindsey Theatre
Thursday Night

Col Edward Coppock, assistant
Chief Of Staff Of the Goth. division
with headquarters at San Antonio,
was IN Lubbock three days this
week on military duty, the object OF
which was 10 deliver to the people
OF Lubbock, and all other places
where he Is enabled 20 speak, the
Importance of turning the military
policies Of the United States into
the hands Of the people, and In
two addresses, one at the Rotary
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20
NEFF TO OPEN HIS CAM
PAICN AT PLAlNVIEW

Austin, June 14.--Governor Neff
will open his campaign for re-elec-
ton at Plainyiew on Saturday, June
"a, he announced today. He speaks
there in the afternoon and that
night at Lubbock,
The Governor will speak on war
ious questions connected with adj
ministration OF the State Govern
ment." Following these two dates
he will speak at various towns IN
other sections Of the State.
Governor Nef made Il clear to-
day that he had intended 20 speak
during the summer at various towns
regardless Of whether he had An
opponent.
Mrs. Walter Graves, Of Fort
Worth, Is IN Lubbock the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Sam Denman.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20
POOR kID-soMEoNE IS AL
WAYS TAKING JOY AWAY

One Of the biggest boosters the
Amarillo delegation had along Fri
day was Mr.. Gilvin, Of the real es-
tate firm Of Gilvin A Gilvin Of
that city, who carried with him a
bunch Of cards, on which was print
ed the name and location Of the
firm, together with the picture Of a
crying baby, which he tried TO ex-
plain was crying because II had dis
covered is thoughtless parents had
bought real estate from some firm
other than Gilvin a Gilvin. but q
Lubbockite had different inter,
probation 81 the meaning Of the
crying child, which was sprung on
the rcaltor. Wrong firm. moth
ing,' he said. That kids parents
just bought the property IN some
other town than Lubbock, and be
has a perfectly sound right and
reason FOR the sob stuff" But as
the train left about that time we
don't know whether OF not Mr.. Gil
win was convinced Of the substan-
TALLY Of the latter Interpretation.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20

+. c. Barnett was in town Sat-
urday from his fine farm six miles
northwest Of Lubbock transacting
business. Mr. Barnett Is one Of the
live wires Of the Plains farmers.
and knows how 10 make every dsy
count, which Is always proven Al
his farm In the fan harvest.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-06-20

J. r. French, Of Lamesa, was
here on business Friday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-01-22
Weekend Bridge Club.

The Week End Bridge Club had a
most enjoyable meeting with Mrs
Oscar Locke on Friday afternoon. In
spite of the bleakness of the after
noon, the membership of the club was
present in full, and several friends.
Bridge was played at three tables.
Mrs. Henry p. Sherrod was awarded
the club prize, a pair of hand-painted
candlesticks, and Mrs. Bailey Hardy
won the guest prize, a coin purse.
Miss Sue Mae Lincoln cut the con-
ISOLATION prize, a lovely handmade
handkerchief. Dainty refreshments,
consisting of a salad course, was serv-
ed by the charming hostess to the
following guests: Mrs. Eugene Beard,
Mrs. j. w. Cox, Mrs. Henry Sherrod,
Mrs. Henry Beard, Mrs. Sidney Trip
pet, Mrs. Bailey Hardy, Mrs. w. S.
Turner, Mrs. William Simpson, Mrs.
William Waring, Jr., Miss Georgia
Hopkins, Miss Sue Mae Lincoln and
Miss Ann Stephenson.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-01-22
"Wednesday bridge Club.

Mrs. Frank p. Phillips entertained
the members Of the Wednesday
Bridge Club, and a few friends, very
delightfully."- last Wednesday after
noon, at her home on Main street,
Simple but effective decorations of
roses and ferns were used throughout
the living room and dining room. At
the conclusion Of the games Of cards,
Mrs. Lee Caine was awarded a lovely
basket, for top score, Mrs. Ira Castor
basket of candy for consolation,
and Mrs. r. f. Johnston, a bridge
score pad as the BOBBY. A delicious
salad course was served the follow
ing guests Mrs. jamie Carr, Mrs.
Reuben Banks, Mrs. r. f. Johnston,
Mrs Lee Game, Mrs. Hugh Hairston,
Mrs T. J. Locke, Mrs. Middleton
Wootcn, Mrs Eunice Campbell, Mrs.
W. ID. Sanders, Mrs. Ira Castor, Mrs.
J. T. Sanford, Miss Anna Banks and
Miss Sadie Hudson.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-01-22

An issue of the Rand Gazette, one
Of the leading dailies of South Africa
has recently been received here. The
paper contains a most interesting anC
detailed account of a very high social
function given at Pretoria, garden
party in honor Of Prince and Princess
Arthur, of Connaught. The guest list
includes many notable personages
members of the royal family and
nobility, and other persons of high
rank, among them being Jams Christ
ian SHUTS and Lady SHUTS. There
also appears in the list the name OF
a former Columbian, Mrs. William
Scherffius, fondly remembered here as
Miss Lucy Sparks, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. S. 7. Sparks, who live in
the Dunbar neighborhood Mrs. Sch
.erffius described as regal in an ex-
quisite toilet of white lace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scherffius have lived
in Africa for number Of years
where Mr.. Scherffius holds respon-
sible position with the English gov
eminent. Mr.. and Mrs. Scherffius
are both socially prominent in of,
fetal English circles.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-01-22
Taylor--Wardas.

A marriage that came as com.
plete surprise TO a large number OF
friends in Columbus, was solemnized
Friday evening at the home Of Mr.
w. " Rogers, in Macon, when Miss
Evelyn Taylor became the bride of
MIR. Alvin W. Wardas. The Rev Mr.
Campbell. of the First Presbyterian
Church, performed this ceremony in
the presence Of a chosen number of
relatives and friends.
The bride is pleasantly recalled as
the sister of Miss Annie Mae Tay-
lor. with whom she made her home
in this city for several years while
attending the Junior High School.
Miss Taylor is both pretty and attract
tive, and for this occasion was radiant
in blue Canton Crepe dress tighten
ed with gray trimming. Her acces-
series were of a harmonizing shade
She carried a large bouquet of brides
roses.
Mr.. Wardas is a young man of
wide popularity throughout that sec
ton, and at present is a government
employee in testing dairy products.
After a brief honeymoon, Mr.. and
Mrs Wardas will return to Macon
and will make their home with Mrs.
Wardas' uncle, Mr.. Rogers.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-01-22
Mrs. Andrews Entertaips.

The Highland Five Hundred Club
had a delightful meeting with Mrs
Greeley Andrews, last Wednesday aft
ernoon, at her home on the Highlands.
A color scheme Of yellow was carged
out in the decorations, yellow roses
with background Of feathery ferns,
softened by tapers Of the same shade.
The tally cards were in the form Of
tiny yellow ionquils. The chosen game
was played at two tables. Mrs, G. A.
Bellamy made top score, and received
a fruit basket, while Miss Bessie Hol-
lingsworth won the guest prize, a
pretty box Of correspondence cards
Mrs. r. L. Speed won the BOBBY, an
orange stick. An elaborate hot plate
luncheon with coffee was served to
the following guests: Mrs. J. f.
Lacy, Mrs Wyatt Morgan, Mrs. w.
II. Duncan, Mrs. c. A. Bellamy, Mrs.
Propst, Mrs. r. l.. Speed, Mrs Stew
art, Miss Corinne Smothers and Miss
Bessie Hollingsworth.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-01-22
Woman's Club Party.

Wednesday afternoon at three
o'clock the members Of the Woman's
Club will enjoy the January party
which will be in the nature of a card
party. Mrs. Hugh Hairston, the eff
cient chairman, has as her able as
sistants the following ladies who
form the entertainment committee;
Mrs. II. M. Pratt, Mrs. d. f. Robert
son, Mrs. Louise Phillips, Mrs. Mid
dleton Wootten, Mrs. r. e. Johnston,
Mrs. Eunice Campbell, Mrs. S, l..
Game, Mrs. w. D. Sanders, Mrs b. X.
Sessums and Miss Anna Banks. A
delightful party is planned and the
large number Of guests are anticipat-
ing a most delightful afternoon Of
genuine pleasure.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-01-22
Mitchener.Wylie.

The following notice Of the mar
riage of Mr.. Frank McClelland Mitch
ener and Miss Pearl Wylie at Sumner
Miss, January 14th, will be read with
/ interest by Columbians because OF
the fact that Mr.. Mitchener's first
wife, whom he married about fifteen
years ago, was Miss ALA Belle Stin.
son, of this city. Mrs. Kitchener was
victim of the epidemic of influenza
that swept over the country with
such widespread and deadly results
in the winter of 1918-1919.
The notice of Mr.. Mitchener's Sec
ond marriage, which occurred on Janu-
airy 14th, is as follows:
"Mr. Frank McClelland Kitchener
Of Sumner and Miss Pearl Wylie of
Cleveland, Miss, were married at the
Presbyterian manse in Sumner Sat
urday. Mr., Kitchener is a wealthy
planter and one of the most popular
men of Tallahatchie county. Miss
Wylie has been a member of the facul-
ty Of the Sumner public schools for
two years, is a most attractive young
woman and very popular. The plans
of the contracting parties had been
kept very quiet and the wedding was
a surprise to all but very few of
their most intimate friends Immedi-
ately after the ceremony the newly
wed couple motored to Clarksdale,
where they took the train for Mem
phis and other points for a brief
honeymoon trip