Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1922-09-08
BROOKSVILLE

Friday night Mrs. Minnie Bel
Davenport wife of K-v. A, L. Daven-
port, pastor Of the Methodist church
vas taken u Meridian for an opera
uon for Appendicitis. Sunday night
he end came, and Monday afternoon
her remains, accompanied by the Sor-
rowing family and loving friends, were
brought back. Her father, Mr.. Sea-
wright aSister Mrs. Chatfey and ner
husband all from Tippah county, and
Mrs. Brierly,sa friend from Corinth
arrived Monday night. Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock the funeral ser
vices was held at the Methodist church
Rev. A. L. McIlwain the Presiding
Elder conducted the service ,,assisted
by Rev. 7. H. Lipscomb of Columbus,
Rev. Mr.. Caffey of Macon and Rev.
Mr.. Burns of Macon iircuit. Her body
lies in the Brooksville Cemetery await
ing the Resurrection Morn. She leaves
a husband and four children two sons
and two daughters, one of whom is
an infant. Sympathizing friends sor-
row with the sad family.
Edwards-0uZts.
Saturday evening at the residence
of the brides father. Miss Marie QUITS
and Mr.. John Edwards were united n
marriage. Rev. Mr.. Williams pei
formed the ceremony. The young
couple left Sunday for Hattiesburg,
the home of the groom, May their
future be bright and happy.
Monday evening Rev. Mr.. Williams
and wife celebrated their Silver we'd
ding it being their 25th anniversary.
All their friends were invited to this
social entertainment. Two of his sons
Mr.. Lee Williams of New Orleans
and Mr.. Paul Williams and bride of
Osyka were present.
School opened Monday with a full
attendance. The usual visitors were
present, ard the preachers the trustees
and well wishers addressed the facul-
ty and pupils, after which the work of
organization was entered upon. Be-
low is a list of the faculty: Mr.. 7.
n. Tombstone, principal, Miss Fannie
Flora. English and Domestic Science
teacher, Miss Annie Meek, Latin, Miss
Susie White, Jr. High, Miss Lora Nc
Morries, 9th grade, Mrs. F. M. Perry.
5th grade, Mrs. r. N. Tombstone, 3rd
and 4th grades, Miss Ruby Livingston,
Primary Miss Nellie Irby, music.
Mr., j. P. Stiles has been taken to
Memphis for Medica! treatment. He
has serious trouble with one of his
ears. Mr.. Glover wilkins accompani-
ed him. He was doing well when last
heard from.
Mr.. M. A. Parks has returned from
the st. Louis markets.
Mrs. Mccullough came down from
Columbus last week and organized an
Order of the Eastern Star with the
following officers. Mrs. Nj. A. Parks,
w. NJ; Mr.. Delbert Cope, w. P; Mrs.
j. P. Stiles, A. NJ.
Sunday the Methodist congregation
had the pleasure of hearing a most
interesting and up lifting talk from
Mr. Mashburn of Jackson, who is a
member of the Flying Squadron.
We have lost another one of our
obliging musicians, Mr.. Dwight Bon
ner. He has gone west to accept a
position as teacher. He will be much
missed.
Miss Susie wilkins will teach Do
nestle Science in the Buena Vista
school this session.
Miss Lucille Peterson is to be a
member Of the faculty of the Canton
High School.
Mrs. c. H. Hudson has as visitor,
her sister Mrs L. J. Field, of Bremen,
Georgia.
Mrs. A. K. Hamm and Miss Sue
Hamm Of Meridian were week end
guests of Miss Roger and Mrs. Price.
Mrs. Smith Peterson is enjoying a
visit from her sisters, Mrs. Hayme of
Texas, Mrs. Rass of Florida, and Mr..
and Mrs. Mashburn of Jackson. Mrs.
Augusta Selleck of St. Louis who is
visiting in Macon spent the day this
week with her old frierd Mrs, Peterson
Alton Philips has gone to the Uni
vcrsity of Alabama.
Mrs. Gardiner Dinsmore of ExPrai-
RE daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Phillips, was taken to Memphis Thurs
day for medical attention.
Miss Frances Allen of Rienze, en-
route to Hattiesburg whore she will
attend the State Normal, stopped off
for a few days visit to her sister,
Mrs. F. NJ. Perry.
Miss Ruby Barnhill left this week
for her school in Charleston. Miss.
Mrs, DR.. Ledbetter of Shreveport
IS visiting her mother, Mrs. NJ. C.
Hambrick. Little Addie Cunningham
who spent the summer in Shreveport
came home with Mrs. Ledbetter.
Miss Mary Henley will teach in
Aliceville this session. She has gone
to her work.
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