The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-03-21
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY

ing. Inc enQ was not unexpected, ~'@
he had been in failing health for the
last FIVE years. Mr.. Dennis was born
in 1851 and lived in this community
all his life where he was engaged IN
farming. He was member OF the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian
church and his pastor, the Rev. }. A.
McKeown, assisted by Rev. J. D. Grit
fin, conducted the funeral services at
2:3O Sunday afternoon at the Pros
perity cemetery. Mr.. Dennis was
twice married. By the first marriage
six children survive as follows: L. w.
Dennis of Newberry, J. G. Dennis, j.
NJ. Dennis, O. F. Dennis and 0. B.
Dennis of Prosperity, one daughter,
Mrs. S. P. Shirey of Lexington, also
his widow who before marriage was
Miss Matte Dreher of Macedonia, 2
sisters, Mrs. ]. B. Dawkins and Mrs.
Fannie Enlow of Prosperity and one
brother, N. Y. Dennis of Newberry.
Mrs. Kate Dominick, widow Of the
late Aaron Dominick, died Friday af-
ternoon at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J. A. Monts, and was buried Sat
urday afternoon at st. Lukes Luther
an cemetery, the funeral being con-
Quoted by her pastor, the Rev. W. h.
Roof, assisted by a former pastor,
Rev. George S. Bearden of Saluda.
Mrs. Dominick was SO years old. She
had been an invalid for five years and
bore her suffering with Christian for
titude. Besides her daughter, she is
survived by one brother, J. Cal Cook
of Prosperity.
The Literary Sorosis was graciously
entertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. O. S. Miller. Ferns were used
in decorating. During the business
session it was decided to donate ten
dollars to the Community league for
the benefit of the school grounds. The
roll call was answered with the name
of a church century old or Of
prominent South Carolina minister.
Mrs. T. A. Dominick gave a lecture
on the beginnings of the various de-
nominations, and Mrs. G. W. Harmon
gave an account of the conditions OF
the rural churches of today and sug-
gestions for Improvements that could
be made. During the current events
it was announced that the Literary
Sorosis will be nineteen years old on
st. Patrick's day in the evening. The
charter members then became remln-
iscent and recalled the club life in the
days of its youth. Mrs. Miller, assist
ed by her little daughters, Frances
and Madge, served delicious salad
course.
Miss Rebecca Harmon, assistant
leader of the Light Brigade of Grace
Lutheran church, entertained the
members Saturday afternoon with a
balloon. party at the home of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Wise. The colonial porch was festive
with bright colored balloons which
were floating by the dozens from the
columns and ceiling, while jars and
baskets of peach blossoms effectively
placed, heralded the approach Of
spring. On the lawn a number OF
outdoor games were enjoyed. The
children drank lemonade from an I'M
provised "well" under the magnolia
tree, this, together with gingersnaps,
popcorn, and peanuts were the re-
freshments served. Main street pre-
sented a gala appearance when the
children, rs in number, went home,
each carrying bright balloon.
The first of series of meetings of
the Mission Study class Of Grace Lu-
theran church was held Friday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. P.
C. Singley. The reception hall and
parlor were thrown together and were
attractively decorated in jars and
vases of daffodils.3 Mrs. Singley, in
her usual happy manner, led the study
class on '"The Smoke of Thousand
Villages" Later tempting refresh
ments of cocoa, together with angel
food and layer cake was served BY
the hostess and her little daughter,
Phoebe.
Again on Saturday evening Miss
Efie Hawkins was hostess to the mis-
sion study class. The rooms were
frightened with lovely spring flowers.
Miss Hawkins in an interesting man.
ner led the evenings study on "The
Boy with Five Talents
An unusual event will be staged
Friday evening when the William Les
+ar onon+or y n e. will have A rOOk