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Excerpted from the Gadsden County Times Newspaper, Quincy. www.gadcotimes.com
Articles were photographed by Angela Cassidy and typed by Eunice Herren.
Where the full names of people are known, they have been added in parentheses by Angela Cassidy.
| Michigan Man Buys Farm at Concord
F. B. Ayres, of Jackson, Mich., who has been prospecting in south and west Florida for the past six weeks seeking location, purchased on Tuesday a twenty acre tract near Concord. Mr. Ayres has been in the Havana neighborhood for the past few weeks studying the soils and the adaptability of east Gadsden county as a truck and poultry production center. He is an experienced farmer and has been engaged in general farming and poultry raising on his Michigan farm. He bought his new farm because of hard, cold winters of the north and the greater attractiveness of the longer growing season of Gadsden county. Mr. Ayres will return in October to take up active operation, returning to Michigan to dispose of his interests in Jackson. The deal was handled by Wm. Fain, of the W. S. Loyd agency, at Havana. |
| Banker has Car Stolen While Attending Theatre
While attending a movie show at the Enterprise theatre Friday night, N. B. Jordan, cashier of the Quincy State Bank, had his Chevrolet coupe stolen from in front of the theatre. A young man wearing a gray suit and cap was seen to drive away in the car by persons on the sidwallks, who did not suspect the car was being stolen. A report was received the following day that a car answering the description of the Jordan car was driven by a young white man stopped at a service station at Chattahoochee to get gasoline. No further trace of the car has been found. |
| Chas. Johnson is Killed Truck Accident Mon. Ran into Woods When Passing Car on flat Creek Road to Avoid Collision Charles Johnson, of River Junction, met a sudden and tragic death Monday afternoon, when the empty lumber truck he was driving turned over several miles south of River Junction on the Flat Creek road, injuring him so badly that he died a few minutes after being hurried to the State hospital at Chattahoochee. Mr. Johnson was transporting lumber from the woods to a mill at River Junction and was on his way from the mill for a load of lumber when the accident occurred. In passing an automobile going in the same direction on the narrow road to avoid collision with another car coming in an opposite direction it is said he ran his truck into the woods, stricking a log which turned the truck over on the driver. The bruised and mangled body was extricated from the wreck as quickly as possible by passing motorists and hastened to the hospital, but the injuries were of such a serious nature that the patient died soon after. Mr. Johnson was a son of Mrs. William Johnson, of Mt. Pleasant, who survives him. He also leaves two small, motherless daughters, as well as two sisters and one brother. They are Miss Minnie Sullivan, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. C. A. Grambling, Marianna, and George Johnson, of Port St. Joe. Mr. Johnson was regarded by his many friends and acquaintances of a man of high character and fine principle and the funeral Tuesday at Old Mt. Pleasant was attended by a large number of persons from all walks of life. The body was interred beside that of his late wife, who died about one year ago. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hancock, of the River Junction Methodist church, assisted by the Methodist minister at Mt. Pleasant, Rev. Gilbert. River Junction, Feb. 2--The entire community was shocked by the tragic death of C. S. Johnson Monday afternoon, caused by his truck turning over. The funeral and burial was Tuesday afternoon in Mount Pleasant cemetery, beside his wife, who died less than two years ago. Mr. Johnson has resided here the greater part of his life and his untimely death is greived by a large number of relatives and friends, much sympathy is felt for the two little girls, who were the idol of their father's heart, as well as all the other kindred. Relatives attending Mr. Johnson's funeral were Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson, of Port St. Joe; Mrs. Johnson and daughter, Miss Minnie Johnson, of Mt. Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Grambling, of Marianna; C. Scmidt and daughter, Miss Ruth Scmidt, of Ramer, Ala. |
| Marriage Licenses Issued by County Judge During the Month of January
Licenses to marry were issued to the following couples by County Judge P. S. Thomson during the month of January: Whites--Willie Renfoe and Pearlie Belle Watts; George C. Herndon and Ada Pearl Harrell; Robert Pittman and Gladys Porter; Calvin Lowell Whitesell and Estelle Carrie Torbert; Cratus Hendersona nd Mileleen Spires. Negros--Thornton Wynn and Henrietta Miller; West Edgerton and Viola Jones; David Boule and Eva Ray; Albert Wheeler and Lena Johnson; Paul Ellis and Mary Givens; Jim Watson and Mattie May Givens; John Scott and Willie Gus Thomas; Emory Thomas and Annie Taswell; Walter Madry and Pearl Moore; Sam Mays and Edna Peterson; Alex Ballock and Lottie Bennifield; Robert Cox and Maude Bradwell; Dan Jones and Mattie Bouie; Jesse Smith and Carrie Belmon; Will Jackson and Delia Ford; Henry Wynn and Hortense Bouie; James Turner and Mattie Thigpen; Washington Brown and Victoria Grice. |
| Chattahoochee
Mrs. Laing and Miss Green Entertain for Mrs. Woodall College Girls Honored Miss Carloyne Boykin entertained at a week-end house party the following attractive college girls: Misses Ruth Bradshaw, Jackie Harrison, Jennie Couch and Josephine Stringer. Many social courtesies were shown them while there. They returned to Tallahassee Monday morning. Miss Martha Elizabeth Scarborough had as a guest from the college the week-end, Miss Frances Hinson. Bob Cook played the role of royal host Sunday evening when he entertained at a dinner party at the grill in Sneads, specially honoring the visiting college girls. Lovely early spring flowers were used as decorations througout and a tempting three-course dinner was served the following guests: Misses Carolyne Boykin, Martha Elizabeth Scarborough, Jo Stringer, Ruth Bradshaw, Catherine Fletcher, Jackie Harrison, Messrs. Stillman Bell, Edgar Scarborough, T. J. Edwards, Dick Baley, T. B. Fuller and Bob Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Hearin and Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Bell of Quincy, were visitors here Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bell, Frances Bell, Mrs. Marvin Rowan and Miss Catherine Fletcher spent Thursday afternoon in Tallahassee. Mrs. J. P. Linton, Mrs. Jodie Hewell and Joe, Jr., spent Friday in Bainbridge. The many friends of Miss Myrtle Bassett are delighted to know of her improvement, after a very serious illness extending over a week. Rev. A. H. Hancock was able to preach Sunday after being ill for a few days. Miss Doris Edwards spent the week-end with home folks in Gretna. Mrs. L. F. Moseley, Mrs. P. L. Laing, Mrs. Marvin Rowan and Miss Eula Shepard are among those on the sick list. A wish is expressed on every side for their early and permanent recovery. Miss Eugenia Thrower spent the week-end with home folks in Quincy. Miss Lucile Steward spent the week-end with relatives in Boston, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Bell and children are now pleasantly located in the house formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watts. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watts will leave soon for south Florida, where they will be during the rest of the winter, later going back to their Tennessee home. Their many Chattahoochee friends regret their departure as they have a host of friends here. |
| Honors for Herman Gunter
Herman Gunter, Florida state geologist and brother of Mrs. A. J. Key, of Quincy, is receiving the congratulations of friends over his election as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America. Mr. Gunter has just been advised of the award by Charles P. Berkey, secretary of the society. The organization is one of the most outstanding of its kind in the United States, and limits its member- ship to those who are craftsmen in the field of geology. |
| Gretna
The Gretna Junior club held the bi-monthly meeting at the home of Miss Sara Margaret Watson. Plans were made for a play to be given in the near future. Sandwiches and cocoa were served. There was a B. Y. P. U. social Friday night at the home of Miss Evelyn McDonald. A number of interesting games were played and at a late hour delicious refreshments were served. Dewey Johnson and Elton Maxwell, who are attending the university at Gainesville, spent the week-end with home folks. Mrs. Sam Woodbery of Havana spent Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gray. Miss McCann, public health nurse, was in our school Friday. Mrs. C. B. Green spent the week-end at Juniper with relatives. Mrs. W. M. McKeown entertained a number of relatives at dinner last Wednesday, honoring Mr. McKeown's birthday. Miss Ruth Thompson spent the week-end at River Junction visitng relatives and friends. Mrs. William J. Flynn and children of Rockaway, Oregon, arrived Sunday to spend some time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Humphrey. Mrs. Flynn will be remembered as Miss Bessie Humphrey. Hononring Dewey Johnson and Elton Maxwell, university students, Miss Mable Edwards gave a most enjoyable party Saturday night. Miss Mortimer Bassett gave a party Monday night, when the university boys were honor guests. Mrs. John (Cenie Gray) Vickers and Mrs. D. E. Griffin spent Monday afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Gilbert at Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Lucy Dykes of Tallahassee spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. C. B. Green. W. H. Thompson and D. N. Thompson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vickers. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McKeown, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Bentley, motored to Marianna Sunday. Mrs. J. M. Gilbert and children of River Junction spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. E. Thompson. Mrs. John (Cenie Gray) Vickers is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Gray. |
| Quincy Blossoms and Music Revue to be Given Woman's Club
The following program will show that the Quincy Woman's Club is planning the best home talent entertainment that has been put on here in many a day. The "Quincy Blossoms and music Revue" will be given at the high school auditorium Friday night, Februay 4, at 8:30 o'clock. Everybody ought to buy a ticket and be there for the fun, and the beauty, and the music. Cast of Characters Minstrel interlocutor--Mrs. M. L. Falk. With such a splendid array of local talent, this entertainment should have a record attendance, and the patronage of the public will be much appreciated by the Woman's Club, as those who are taking part are giving their services in order that the funds of the treasury may be increased and the Woman's Club desires the hearty co-operation in showing that the own home talent is appreciated. |
| River Junction
The River Junctrion W. M. S. met with Mrs. J. M. Gilchrist Monday afternoon. Next session will be the general meeting and a good attendance is expected. The G. A.'s met with Alice and Alma Baggett Friday afternoon. The devotional was led by Mrs. Waller. A song was practiced to be used as a special soon, and plans were discussed for church remodeling, etc., after which congealed fruit with wafers was served. Mrs. D. J. McLauchlin was a business visitor in Bainbridge. R. L. Coleman, wife and little daughter, Isabelle, motored to Chipley, where Isabelle is taking treatment. Miss Myna Frances Baggett of Tallahassee spent her mid-term vacation with her brother, J. O. Baggett, and family. Miss Baggett returned to the college Monday. Miss Ruth Thompson of Gretna was the week-end guest of her cousin Miss Sara Frances Gilchrist. |
| John McKeown Dead
John McKeown, 60, of Tallahassee died at this home on Tuesday. Burial was made in the family plot at Concord on Wednesday. He was a member of the old McKeown family, one of the developers of the eastern section of the county. He had been in feeble health for a long time. Mr. McKeown is survived by his brother, Paul McKeown, who makes his home now in Tallahassee. |
| Havana Sportsmen Bag Two Turkeys in Day
Two turkeys rewarded four Havana sportsmen yesterday. The party consisted of Chas. Wilcox, C. B. Shelfer, Sr., C. B. Shelfer, Jr., and M. Myers. One bird with a three-inch beard weighed twelve pounds, and the other with an eight inch beard weighed a little over thirteen pounds. It is reported that the dog used in the hunt got his fortieth bird on Wednesday's hunt. Just where the birds were found is not the province of the reporter to state, inasmuch as the party reports having seen the tracks of five deer on their wanderings, including a busk (should be buck) heavy of hoof and heavy in weight. In fact one of the deer was seen and a deer hunt is planned for today. |
| Mt. Pleasant
Sad news came Monday afternoon from River Junction stating that Charlie Johnson was killed or died soon after his truck turned over a few miles from the Junction. He was a son of Mrs. William Johnson of this place. His many friends here are in deep sympathy with his relatives. Burial was made Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. L. K . Holman and children of this palce and Ben Holman of Quincy spent Sunday in Bristol. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Overhultz and children, Mrs. H. L. Shepard and Miss Bessie Blythe motored to Marianna Sunday afternoon. Malissa Holman visited her grandmother, Mrs. J. O. Holman, in Quincy for a few days last week. T. A. Williams, W. W. Hamilton, Mrs. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. J. T. Evans, Miss Ruth Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Davis and family, and J. D. Clark attended services at the Methodist church Sunday to hear Dr. Dickey of Louisville, Ky. Rev. Gilbert and Mr. Dawson went to Midway Sunday to hold services. Gordon Booth and family arrived a few days ago from Camden, N. J., and are visiting Mr. Booth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Booth. The sewing club met with Mrs. Matthews on Wednesday of last week. Mr. Hughes and son, Russell, were visiting at the home of Rev. Gilbert last week. Judge P. S. Thomson, F. F. Morgan and H. J. Davis of Quincy attended the funeral of C. S. Johnson Tuesday afernoon. |
| Miss Lou Strom was Found Dead in her Bed Friday Morning
Juniper, Feb. 1--Miss Lou Strom was found dead in bed Friday morning after having died sometime Thursday night. At the time of her death Miss Strom was spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Vanlandingham, of Juniper. Miss Strom's health had been failing her for some time and when her death was noised about the communtiy it was a shock to her relatives and friends. Miss Strom was 67 years old. She was a member of the church here; the last time she was at the church was just one week from the afternoon she was buried. She is survived by a brother and sister, Sam Strom and Mrs. Almenis Owens, and a number of other relatives and friends. The body was taken to the cemetery on the property of G. D. Fletcher Friday afternoon, Rev. Eads, of Greensboro, conducting the funeral services. Many beautiful flowers were laid on her grave by loving hands. |
| Quincy Society
Miss Emma Greene of Chattahoochee spend Saturday here shopping. Miss Mary Lee Canady spent Sunday in Valdosta, Ga., with relatives. J. I. Reynolds spent Sunday in Bainbridge visiting his mother. Mrs. Willie Dewitt of Hosford spent Thursday here shopping. Fresh Buist's garden and flower seed. Crouch's Drug Store. Phone 70. 1-27-3t. W. J. Adams of Thomasville, a former resident of Quincy, was a visitor here Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Bell returned home Saturday from Tampa, where they visited for a week. Deputies A. Rudd and Ralph Long spent Tuesday in Tallahassee on business. L. A. Menzell of Atlanta, paper salesman, spent Tuesday and Wednesday here on business. Dewey Johnson of the University of Florida spent several days here last week with his parents. Wilma Boyd and Davis Williamson of Florala, Ala., visited here Sunday at the home of Mrs. Z. D. Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith returned home Monday from a visit to Panacea Springs. Mrs. John McFarlin, Jr., of Marianna spent Tuesday here with relatives. Massey Ward of DeFuniak Springs was the guest of relatives here Thursday. Mrs. Bascom Mahaffey and baby daughter of Jacksonville are here on a visit to Mrs. E. C. Mahaffey. Roy Murray of Miami arrived here last week and is the guest of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Blackburn had as their guest for several days the former's sister, Miss Edith Blackburn, of the college in Tallahassee. Mrs. Otto Hough and two sons of Jacksonville arrived here the first of the week and are guests of Mrs. J. M. Griffin. Miss Wilma Shepard of the college in Tallahassee spent the week-end here with Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Williams. Miss Elizabeth Thomson visited here for the week-end with her parents, Judge and Mrs. P. S. Thomson. Fresh Buist's garden and flower seed. Crouch's Drug Store. Phone 70. 1-27-3t. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Y. York of West Palm Beach arrived here Monday on a visit to the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Smith. Miss Helen Smith, who teaches at Greensboro, visited here over the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Blake returned to Chipley Sunday from a visit of a few days here at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Munroe. Elwood Stow, formerly of Quincy and now of Stuart, arrived here Sunday for a visit with his mother, Mrs. B. Stow. He returned yesterday. Mrs. Z. D. Andrews had as her guest over the week-end misses Nita Cawthorn and Willie Elma Patrick of Florala, Ala., students of the college in Tallahassee. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rocco left Saturday for Apalachicola, the former returning home Sunday. Mrs. Rocco and son remained for a week's visit with relatives. For Sale--Larkspur and pansy plants, $1 per 100; 15c dozen in lots of less than 50. Miss M. V. Woodward. 1t R. E. Blitch, W. M. Prine, T. L. Morris and G. S. Gregory left Sunday for Camilla, Ga., and were guests of friends on a hunting party Monday, returning home Monday afternoon. Miss Harry Clyde Donaldson returned to the college in Tallahassee Monday, after spending several days here at the home of her aunt, Mrs. W. W. Johnson. Buford Williams and guest, Johnny Branders, of Jacksonville, returned to the University of Florida Monday, after a week-end visit here with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Williams. Harry Perce of Tallahassee was a business visitor here Thursday. C. J. Butler of Sneads spent Saturday here visiting friends. W. J. Boynton of Havana was a business visitor to Quincy Thursday. Sheriff E. A. Chestang of Bristol spent Thursday here on business. Mr. and Mrs. Roma Horton spent Sunday in Tallahassee as guests of friends. Robert Key of the University of Florida was a guest here for several days at the home of Mrs. Annie Shaw. Attorney Orion C. Parker of Tallahassee spent Tuesday here on legal business. Fresh Buist's garden and flower seed. Crouch's Drug Store. Phone 70. 1-27-3t. Miss Eloise Gardner left Monday with her sister, Miss Grace Gardner, for Tallahassee to resume her studies at the Woman's College. William H. Ellis, Jr., of Orlando, who has been visiting his father in Tallahassee, spent Saturday here. Miss Johnny Logan of Sneads spent Saturday and Sunday here as guest of Mrs. E. C. Mahaffey. Mrs. E. H. Jernigan has as her guest Mrs Isabelle White of Indianapolis, Ind. Hall Ragsdale left Saturday for Jacksonville, where he will spend a week studing at the Frigidaire school. Elbert Shelfer, Jr., left Tuesday for the university at Gainesville, after a few days' visit here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Shelfer. Mrs. Lockett, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. E. Watson for the past few weeks, left Monday night for her home in Mobile, Ala. Miss Jeanette Shaw of Palmer College at DeFuniak Springs was the guest of her aunt, Miss Laura Love, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Graves had as their guests for several days their son, Richard, who left Monday for the University of Florida. Miss Pauline Edwards arrived here Friday from Tallahassee and spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Edwards, returning Sunday to the college. When in need of good sewing machines and repairs call on W. H. Daughtry, 625 West Jefferson St., Quincy, Fla. 1-27-2t* Miss Louise Quarterman returned to the Woman's College in Tallahassee Monday, after a visit of several days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Quarterman. Misses Margaret and Mark Kennedy had as their guest over the week-end Miss Caroline Carmichael of Gainesville, who is a student of Palmer College at DeFuniak Springs. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Williams and family of Chattahoochee motored to Quincy Sunday and were guests for the day at the home of Mrs. W. H. Baur. Dr. J. C. Davis was called to Tallahassee several times during the past week to meet attending physicians of Mrs. Palmer, wife of Dr. Palmer, in consultation. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Willis and Mrs. J. W. Hendrix motored to Tallahassee Sunday afternoon to tke Miss Marguerite Hendrix back to the college, after a visit of several days here. Mrs. Pearl Woodward left Saturday for Jacksonville on an extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. Robert Gravs, and brother and sister- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Butler. Mrs. G. S. Gregory and son, Harbert, motored to Tallahassee Friday for Miss Gladys Gregory, a student of the Woman's College, who spent several days here with her parents, Sheriff and Mrs. G. S. Gregory. Miss Sora Embry returned to Quincy Saturday from a visit to DeFuniak Springs and spent the week-end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Embry leaving Monday for the Woman's College in Tallahassee. Mrs. Nellie Carmichael returned to her home in Gainesville Monday after spending the week-end here at the home of Mrs. W. P. Kennedy. She was accompanied to Gainesville by Mrs. D. A. Shaw and Miss Elizabeth Shaw, who spent a few days here with relatives. Mrs. E. C. Love, who has been visiting relatives in Jacksonville for the past week, returned home Tuesday. Charles Sowell was the guest of friends in Jacksonville over the week-end. Miss Mary Graves had as her guest for the week-end Miss Eva Morgan of the college in Tallahassee. Miss Nannie Lee Johnson was the guest of relatives in Climax Sunday. Carbon paper, adding machine rolls, and typewriter ribbons for sale at the Times office. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Munroe motored to Tallahassee Monday mornig to take their daughter, Miss Bessie Munroe, and guest, Miss Florida Dupree, back to the Woman's College. Boyd Greer has returned to Gainesville, where he is a student at the University of Florida, after spending several days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Greer. Mesdames F. S. Chamberlin and J. D. Archer motored to Tallahassee Friday for the latter's sister, Miss Mary McCall, who spent the week-end here, returning Sunday to the Woman's College. Frank Thrower and John Baxter Campbell, who have been visiting in Quincy for the past week, left Wednesday for Gainesville, where they are law students at the University of Florida. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Watson and guest, Mrs. Lockett, and Miss Helen Stevens motored to DeFuniak Springs and spent the day with Miss Marjorie Stevens, a student of Palmer College. Mr. and Mrs. Carter and daughter, Miss Fern Carter, spent Sunday afternoon in Tallahassee, going over to take Miss Lois Carter, who is employed there in the Singer Sewing Machine Co. office. |
| Benefit Parties Given by the Woman's Club Enjoyable Social Affairs
Among the most enjoyable social affairs given this winter were the benefit parties given by the educational department of the Woman's club at the club home on King street Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, under direction of Mrs. J. C. Davis, chairman of education. Tables were reserved for bridge on Wednesday afternoon, and Mrs. Davis and her committee were assisted by Mrs. Paul Thomas, Mrs. Lafar Lipscomb, Mrs. Myron Falk, Mrs. W. S. Crofton and Mrs. T. C. Arnold. Assisting Mrs. Davis on the general committee were Mrs. W. B. Malone, Mrs. R. L. Sweger, MRs. G. L. McCall and Mrs. M. A. Love. Silver baskets filled with yellow jonquills and ferns were used to decorate the club room on both afternoons. Many congenial parties were entertained, amonth the hostesses being Mrs. James Love, her guests being members of her bridge club, Mrs. W. P. Kennedy, Mrs. George Munroe, Mrs. Y. L. Watson, Mrs. Norman Jordan, Mrs. Sol Friedman, Mrs. A. J. Stein and Mrs. T. L. Morris. On Thursday sewing, with a guessing contest and a delightful musical program was enjoyed by seventy-five guests. Assisting the committee were Mrs. W. W. Massey, Mrs. W. W. Johnson, Mrs. Lee Willis and Mrs. Fount May. The following musical program was rendered: Hostess entertaining parties on this occasion were Mrs. J. S. Allen, Mrs. Lafar Lipscomb, Mrs. A. T. Hearin, Mrs. Tillman Farr and Mrs. Thomas. |
| Music Dept. Woman's Club Meets Saturday
The Music Department of the Quincy Woman's Club will meet at the club house Saturday, February 5, at 4 o'clock. Program for this meeting follows:
Part One Those members who do not attend these music study meetings miss a treat. |
| Dorothy Bell Brown Celebrates Birthday
Little Miss Dorothy Bell Brown celebrated her seventh birthday anniversary Satruday afternoon at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. A. A. Cole. Miss Belle Cole was hostess of the occasion and many delightful games were played during the afternoon. Whistles were given as favors and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. |
| Misses Kennedy Honorees at Bridge Luncheon Honor of Birthday
An interesting social affair of last week was a lovely luncheon at which Mrs. W. P. Kennedy was hostess Saturday at her home on King street, honoring the birthday of her daughters, Misses Margaret and Mary Kennedy. Covers were laid for fourteen at the beautifully appointed table which was laid with a handsome Italian cutwork and filet lace cloth and had for its central decoration a crystal basket tied with pink tulle and filled with pink carnations. At each end of the table was a birthday cake holding lighted candles and at intervals were crystal cnadlesticks holding pink lighted tapers. Completeing the lovely effect were attractive place cards done in designs carrying out the pink and green color motif and mint cups fashioned as dolls. A three-course luncheon was served. The guests were Misses Ellen Bailey, Sara Watson, Marie Conboy, Elizabeth Bostick, Caroline Carmichael, Eva Morgan, Mary Graves, Olive and Jessie Shaw, Mary Celia Davidson, Florence Cantey and Mary Edna Bell. Following the luncheon the guests were invited to the sun parlors, where tables were arranged for bridge. At conclusion of the games Miss Elizabeth Bostick held high score and received a bottle of bath salts. The consolation prize, a parchment lamp shade, was won by Miss Sara Watson. Mrs. Kennedy was assisted in entertaining by her guest, Mrs. Nellie Carmichael, of Gainesville. |
| Davis-Lewis Marriage at Eastport Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Garland P. Lewis of Eastport announce the marriage of their daughter, Avis Aurelia to Mr. Henry Cycurgus Davis of Greensboro, Fla., at Jacksonville, February 1, 1927. The foregoing announcement is being received by friends of the couple here and at other points in the state today, and much cordial interest centers in the event. The marriage was quietly solemnized at the home of Rev. W. R. Lambert, past of the Avondale Baptist church, in the presence of members of the families of the couple and a few intimate friends. The bridal couple left immediatelly for an automobile trip down the east coast. |
| In Memoriam Albert Galveston Flake
Albert Galveston Flake was the son of Appleton Augustus and Bertha Eugle Flake, and was born near Havana, Florida, and what was then the Old Salem Methodist church in Gadsden county, on the fourth day of August, 1850. He was first (married) to Elizabeth Woodberry, a sister of Jonah and Hunter Woodberry. To them were born eight children, Thomas, Annie, who died in girlhood, George, Hattie M., Elizabeth, Albert, Pratt and Florrie. His first wife having died, he married Mary Dyke. To them was born a son, Iva G. Flake. Brother Flake joined the Methodist church at, or near, the age of eighteen. He died from apolexy on the morning of January 20, 1927. His age was seventy-six years, five months, and sixteen days. During all these years he held and merited the esteem of his kindred and fellow-citizens as an honest, truthful, honorable and upright citizen. His general deportment characterized his life as a Christian. What foibles or imperfections he may have had, if any, either in his life or conduct, he most sincerely deplored. When speaking in seriousness and to purpose among the last things he said to me expressed his great, strong and fervent desire that no impure or unholy thought should ever engage his mind. He craved and strove to be ready for this the final change of his mortality, and the closing scene of his earthly career. A large company of friends and relatives gathered at New Bethel Methodist church to attend the funeral service and burial. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. S. N. Burns, assisted by Rev. F. J. Patterson, pastor of First Methodist church in Quincy, and Rev. W. J. Gray, a friend and former pastor of the deceased. The pall bearers were James Maxwell, Billy Smith, Miles Owens, Billy Owens, Mack Smith and Sam Taylor. The floral offerings were numerous, of beautiful and varied design. |
| Greensboro
Miss Marie Behrens of Ft. Lauderdale was the guest of Mrs. Carl Greene last week. Miss Grace Gardner, a student at the Woman's College in Tallahassee, spent the week-end here with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. O. W. Gardner. Miss Elise Fletcher of River Junction was the week-end guest of Miss Carlene Greene. Miss Eloise Gardner left Monday for Tallahassee to resume her studies at the Woman's College, after teaching in the school here for several weeks. Mrs. L. H. Booth spent the week-end in Midway with Mr. Booth. Marco Shepard spent one day of last week in the Quincy hospital, having his tonsils removed. C. L. McLean of St. Joe spent Sunday here. He was accompanied home by Mrs.McLean and daughter, Elizabeth. Mrs. Navier has accepted the position of primary teacher in the grammar school. Miss Clyde Harrison of Hosford spent the week-end here with Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Harrison. Mrs. W. W. Johnson entertained in honor of her mother, Mrs. I. V. Hentz, at a 6 o'clock dinner party Monday evening, it being Mrs. Hentz's eightieth birthday. The guests included Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Eads and the Misses Eads, Mrs. J. C. Inman, Mrs. H. A. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Fletcher and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Pritchard and family, Mrs. Lois Glass, of Greensboro; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dolle and Miss Pearl Hentz, of Tallahassee; Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Hentz and family, of Blountstown, and Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hentz, of Bristol. The league enjoyed a pound party on the lawn of the McMullian home Saturday night. Mrs. Russel Tutt of Quincy is spending this week at the home of her mother, Mrs. T. M. Cumbie. Mrs. D. H. Clark and family spent Saturday in Marianna. Mrs. Parrish of Dothan is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McMullian. Misses Margaret Linton and Jessie Lee Davis and Paxton Linton and Jessie Locklin of Chattahoochee were visitors here Sunday. John H. Branson, brother of Mrs. J. C. Brewer, of Ludowici, Ga., was a recent visitor here. |
| Providence
The Providence Woman's Missionary Society held their regular meeting at the church Friday afternoon. Rev. Hugh S. Wallace, who conducted the two weeks' revival meeting in Greensboro at the Baptist church, was the supper and evening guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dean. Hugh Bowen returned home a few days ago from Chattanooga, Tenn., having gone on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Pittman returned recently to their home in Tallahassee, after spending three weeks in the community. The fifth Sunday meeting is to be held with the Providence church Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, with dinner on the ground Saturday. D. A. Avant of Mt. Pleasant is the moderator. Invitations are extended to all who are interested in this two-day gathering. The meeting is to open Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. A number from the community were at Flat Creek Baptist church Sunday afternoon and heard Dr. S. T. Matthews of Quincy. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Humphrey and children of Mt. Pleasant were visiting down here Sunday. Tuesday night of every week is prayer service night at the Providence church. Come and bring your bible. January 29, 1927. A number from the community were in Greensboro to see the play, "The Path Across the Hill," Friday night at the school auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Anderson and children have moved into their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon Shepard and children of Hardaway were visiting at he home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Richards. Rev. A. C. Camp of Concord preached here Sunday morning to a large congregation. Mrs. Molly Rudd and Mrs. Caddie Gray of Antioch were week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Richards. The fifth Saturday and Sunday meeting held here the past week-end was attended by seven different churches of the county. In the absence of the chairman of the meeting, Dr. S. T. Matthews, of Quincy, was chairman. Some very interesting and impressive talks were given by Dr. Matthews, Mrs. Love, Mrs. Godard and Mrs. Perkins, of Quincy; Mrs. J. M. Moses, of Greensboro; Rev. A. C. Camp, of Concord; W. D. Richards and Mrs. V. C. Jackson. Little James Matthews sang Little Lord Jesus. Next fifth Sunday meeting goes to Concord. Recently Mr. and Mrs. Pace of Apalachicola were overnight guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dean. |
| Sycamore
A. W. Truluck motored over to Greensboro Monday. Mrs. J. R. Nettles and daughter, Dorothy, attended the meeting in Greensboro Tuesday and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Connor. Miss Agnes Fletcher was the night guest of Miss Bessie Barr Tuesday. Miss Dovie Glenn was the guest of Misses Hattie and Agnes Fletcher of Providence Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jones and children spent Friday and Saturday in Hosford visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jones. Mrs. K. D. Todd and W. L. Parramore spent a short while with Mrs. O. F. Shepard Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haire were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Parrish Sunday. Rev. F. M. C. Eads filled his regular appointment Sunday. Sterling Howard and Christian Marshall, William Summerford and Miss Aubrey Marshall were among those from here who attended church services in Greensboro Sunday. Hubert Ferrell and Durk Johnson of Quincy were in the community Sunday afternoon. The many friends of William Johnson are glad to see him able to be at his work again, after several days' illness. Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Haire and their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Haire, of Quincy, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Dean Sunday. January 29, 1927. Mrs. M. H. Parker was the guest of Mrs. S. F. Rowan Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jones atended the bedside of William Summerford Tuesday night. Wilton Potter and several of his friends motored over to Quincy Wednesday on business. S. D. and J. J. Rowan motored over to Providence Thursday on business. Several from here enjoyed the play put on at Greensboro school Friday night. George Glenn and Fletcher Barr were guests of Julius Harbin Saturday night. Claude Parker and Miss Beckle Dukes, Hank Young and Miss Edna Johnson were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harbin Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith and Miss Bessie Barr, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Barr and Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Rowan and daughter, Hattie, were amongh those who spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Smith at Flat Creek Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harbin and children were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Potter Sunday. Mrs. L. J. Glenn entertained as dinner guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McLane, of Pine Grove, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Parrish and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jones and children, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Howard and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haire, Misses Girdie and Lottie Barr, Addieree Summerford, Julius and Vada Harbin, Fletcher Barr and several others. George and Fletcher Barr motored over to Bristol Sunday afternoon. William Johnson was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Johnson, Sunday. Elmer Rowan and Miss Lottie Barr motored over to Chattahoochee Sunday afternoon. |
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Mrs. C. R. Kennedy and baby daughter returned to their home in Jacksonville Wednesday after visiting here for two weeks with Mrs. R. B. Lester. Mrs. Roberta R. Howard purchased the H. L. Atkinson home in Havana. This is a modern six-room city dwelling in the eastern part of the town. Mrs. Howard has of late years been making her home with her several children. Mrs. Howard is the mother of Mrs. Wallace Wright, formerly of Quincy, but now of Sanford, Mrs. _. W. Purvis, of Fitzgerald, Ga., Mrs. C. B. Shelfer, of Havana, Robert and Julian Howard, of Orlando. |
| Harold Bert Erecting Residence Near Havana
A modern seven-room dwelling is being ereted by Harold Bert on the Bert plantation four miles south of Havana. The house is a one story structure, containing a living room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, and three sleeping rooms. Broad verandas and electric lights and all modern conveniences will feature the new home. It being erected on the south side of the Havana- Midway road, opposite the home of Gus Bert, and will be a substantial contribution to the progressive development of east Gadsden. Mr. Bert is a member of the firm of Bert Brothers, tobacco growers and packers, at Havana. |
| Entertained at Bridge
Miss Elizabeth Wilson entertained at bridge Saturday afternoon at the home of her aunt, Miss Emmie Wilson, honoring her guests, Misses Betty Hoskins and Jennie Couch. Two tables were arranged for bridge and at conclusion of the games the high score prize was presented to Miss Ellen Sharon. The consolation prize was won by Miss Jennie Couch. A delicious salad course and coffee were served. |
| Marriage Miss Hazel Hough is Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Virgil Hough, of Tallahassee, announce the marriage of their daughter, Hazel, to Mr. Mois Ground, of Fernandina, January 29, Monticello Florida. Miss Hough formerly resided with her parents here, where she taught in the public schools for several years. She has hosts of friends who will learn with interest of her marriage. |
| Roll of Honor Gadsden County High School The following pupils of the Quincy schools have not been absent or tardy during the school month ending Friday, January 21, 1927; have made an average of ninety percent, or more in their studies, with not less than eighty-five in any subject, and not less than ninety-five in deportment. Lower First Grade -- Clyde Roberts, John Bates, Jeanette Sullivan, Osburn Belyeu, Frank May, Clyde Griffin. Higher First Grade -- John Cotton, Fain Embry, Harold Peters, Jefferson Webb, Marjorie Mae Clayton, Dorothy Brown, Elizabeth Gray. Lower Second Grade -- Jesse Belyeu. Higher Second Grade -- Lewis Gregory, Dorothy Gregory, Davis Smith. Lower Third Grade -- Victor Embry, Bradley Monroe, Hattie Flo Johnson, Rebecca Lipscomb, Troy Swing. Higher Third Grade -- James Ray Long, William Hugh Malone, Donald May, Robert Stanfill, Virginia Brown, Pauline Arnold, Eileen Arnold. Lower Fourth Grade -- Glenn Boring, Odis Willis, William Matthews, Carl Jackson, Helen Perryman. Higher Fourth Grade -- Elizabeth Taylor, Susie May Kelley, Willie J. Peacock, Marcia Smith, Marcus Fletcher. Lower Fifth Grade -- Pat Munroe, Edith Bates. Higher Fifth Grade -- Virginai Clayton, Mildred Woodberry. Lower Sixth Grade -- Will Johnson, Jr., Durwood Brantley. Higher Sixth Grade -- Hubert Bevis, Frederick Conboy, William Lester, Lee Ray Munroe, Helen Arnold. Lower Seventh Grade -- Mildred Bass, Annie Brown, Gertrude Johnson. Higher Seventh Grade -- Fred Burghard, Irving Feinberg, Edwin Gray, George Gregory, Willie Lines, Elsie Mae Hamrick, Frances Gray Thomas, Annette Weinberg, Margaret Munroe. Higher Eighth Grade -- Lloyd Massey, Bessie Ruth Falk, Julia Munroe, May Virginia Malone. Ninth Grade -- Catherine Graves, Ruby Lester. Tenth Grade -- J. M. Feinberg, Irma Feinberg, Monetti Andrews, Florence Cantey, Lucille Shaw, Jessie Shaw. Eleventh Grade -- Mary Frank Brumby, Dorothy Stein. Twelfth Grade -- Graham Jones, Laura Belle Edwards, Dorothy Feinberg, Anna Patronis, Marie Williams. |
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