Tallahassee Democrat from Tallahassee, Florida • Page 3

TOE DAILY DEMOCRAT The Social Life of the Catts Family MR. AND MRS. JOHN P. 'J! i I 1 -v rK 'v. I V.

i I Y7- 1, Ituth Mt'iiihers Hie rrohibilion Nat't-nal Cminitlo and Known Nationally, Visiting Their Sen Ht Mr. I). I. Coffln A 4 1 "tr'- av, fS '5 4 i i v- 'I rl J. I- -fv Mv i ft I II i it 41 i i LI---1 I i 1 til- jT 4 i i.

I 'I Xf 1 1: I W. 1 if the people, on aeeount of US.s pr-liibltiou principles, that the prohibition 1st- should nominate anil elect hua, and this they did with the aid of tb democrats who believed in true deuioe-racy. Coventor Catts, Mr. Collin says, already uttalned national prominence from loins the tit governor ever elected tm (he nomination of the prohibitionists, and that, with his principles of prohibition, and Americanism, Ue irovernor will liecome one of the leal ers of the nation in lit'jn. MK.

AMI MHS. JOHN 1. COITIN, of Juliiistowu. nn in the city to attend the of Coventor Catts. They tire Imtli hii'IliIkts if tlie Prohibition National Commit tee, ami are well known nationally as well an In Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. Collin brought about a eountry wide sensation last year, when, at the national (imbibition invention, they donated of Flor Sidney J. Catts, Governor-Elect sketc 15Y ciiKisriNi; o. tni.us Her Three Daughters, Mrs.

K. R. Paderick, nee Miss Mrs. Sidney J. Catts and -i Bessie Catts, Miss Ruth Catts and Miss ida iii)ierty to tlio eauso of irohUii- tioll.

Mr. Collin has Ix'on for a nmnlier of years ehainiian of ic state eoumiittee of the irohibltlonist party of Florida and it was through lilm that Covernor tVitts name found a plaee tm the olli-elal ballot, after tlie supreme court had di-clded nsalust him. Mr. Cullin felt, that us Mr. Catts had liwii the choice though prepared for the lawyer" profession he decided to enter the ministry.

rjKin this decision having been made the mother is quoted as saying: "I prayed that Kidney might become a consistent Christian aipl the Ixird granted more than I asked," Her greatest desire was for him to take up the profession of law. After pervitin a uUoi't MOitrutv in liome town he was called to Ft. Doitoslt, here lie spent the years. His next call was to Tuskegee, where he remained for several years, lie was then rated at fiO.tMH) by Dmiu and Itrndstreef. but five had crop years caused him to lose this property.

While he inherited and acquired this projierty In Alabama, he was always the friend of the issir and took the part always of the every day citizen, lie later returned to Pleas-ant Hill. l'4irly In 1011 lie was called to the Rapt 1st church of DeFuniak Springs, Fin. Two years ago he commenced his memorable campaign for governor in which his wonderful itow-ers of oratory had no little to do with his phenomenal success. It is concede by those who know-Mrs. Catts, now the first lady of Florida, that her influence lias had much to do with the ambitions and success of her husband.

She was Mlsst Alice May Campbell of Montgomery, aud as unified to Mr. Calls in issd, in the earlv days of his ministry. Mr. Catts took his bride to his ancestral home, and she soon lioeauie the Idol of the mother In law's heart. She Is a woman of sterling worth of character, and jtossesses a sweet; dignity of manner.

Her life is devoted to the interests of her husband nnd children, hie daughter recently made the remark, "Mama and papa are just like sweethearts yet. They write love letters to each other every day when papa Is away from home." Mrs. Catts is highly esteemed In DoFunhik Springs, whose jieople txdoug to the highest of citizenship. None the less Interesting are the six children, four of whom live in DeFuniak Springs, and two older sons. DougJas and Sidney, in P.irmlng-ham, Ala.

Miss Ruth Catts, the charming young lady of the family, Is of the blonde tyjs and an accomplished violinist. She, like her grandmother. Is a graduate of Judsou college. She Is a iKipulur Member of the younger society set of DeFuniak Springs. Mrs.

K. It. Paderick, nee Miss Ressie Catts Is considered a very lieautiful woman of the brunette tyi', Is an accomplished musician. Her marriage to Mr. Kempster R.

Paderick. about throe years ago was a brilliant social event. They have one little son, Kemjister, the on'y grandchild of the governor. Tlie youngest daughter of the family Is yet a little miss in the eighth grade of the Walton High School. the typical young American son, Is a tnemtx-i- of the Junior class tut the Walton high school.

Sug," as he Is nicknamed, is a great favorite with all the young iieople. lie drove his father's car during the latter part of the campaign, and enthusiastically rote home on several occasion "we are gaining votes every day." Tbe loss of the son, Walter, who died under an operation last summer, has saddened the family, and indeed the e- tlre community. He had just be graduated from the Walton high school a few months txforc his death an many predictions had been made that he would have been a star in our legislative halls, for he had wonderfifl talent a and great ambition. ooiromr aits aim Ms Interesting family are by birth, ediieat ion and training, eminently f.ited to assume the state bvnlershlp in affairs bota isilltlcal and social; and the jieople of Florida have always given their loyalty to those who "steer their ship of state." Ex -Sheriff Cone of Columbia, wa among the great throng of lulmSrer here today. Mr.

F. P. Shaffer of Starke, a stroag friend of the new governor is here it news tils IndiicTTon into Mr. Macklc and ife of Jacksonville, anient friends of the uew governor came over to attend the inaugural. Ciiele tie).

N. Footman of Capit'1 is here and joined the ranks of the Confederates in the procession tetkfy. II. hi. W.

G. Tllghmuii. representative oet from Putnam county, is one of the prominent men here attending the Inaugural, Hon. James Alexander and wile of lel.aud. are guests of the Leon.

Their many friends me glad to iee them In Tallahassee again. The geidal Tom Watts of ChipVy, who is captain on the staff of Governor, accompanied by Mrs. Watts, vuia a conspicuous tjgure in the inangr.ra! procession today. Mr. C.

P. Moore of Green vilie wh was well ronit mU'red character la the Catts campaign, having lieen the detective who worked up the evidence of the ballot Ihix manipulators In his section, is here to keep a careful watch over things today. Capf. Jeff M. WaTker of the Talla-)nisset Rltles.

who ooniioses a member i of the governor's staff, was a premi- neiif figure in the procession today. li was (me of the handsomest of the btlj and Ills friends were all proud of hia soldierly demeanor. Rev. oJhn Milady of Hampton, a minister of the Christian Church aixt a sfre-iur end ardent supporter of Governor Catts Is here alu enjoyed iht Inaugural today. A.

C. Thomas of Cotfoudale. and J. A. Rice of Comisiss Ijike, constitute- a pleasant party who are attending lae inaugural today.

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cau.plll and Mr.

and M. Rrandon ef West Pats Reach are guests of Mrs. I v. chosen this week. England has given Constantinople Russia, but iu this country there Is a law agaiuvt dealing iu futures.

the interests of the people of Florida center just now uimu the distinguished ieople who will soon oo cupy the executive mansion; ami it is nothing but right that they should know something of the private life of the governor aud hla fanil'y. About 14, in the early pioneer days of Alabama, at the same time that Geueral Lafayette and his attendant were approaching the river boundary between Georgia and Alabama, John Smyly, tlie maternal ancestor of Sidney Johnston Catts apiearod on the hanks with his family and retinue of slaves on Ids way from South Caroline to Alabama. John Smyly, upon recognizing the great French-American patriot, Lafayette, offered to give him precedence In his passage over the river, hut the ferryman Insisted "first come, tlrst served." This pioneer settler in Alabama was closely allied In blood kinship to the celebrated Caldwell family of South Carolina and also th great statesman, John C. he- boy of the slashes of the Palmetto slate. John Smyly settled in what is now Dallas county, Alabama.

and soon owned one of the largest plantations hi the state. Some years afterwards Adeline Smyly, a daughter of this famous pioneer, married Sam ticl W. Catls, a Virginian by birth and a very successful merchant and planter. Winn Samuel W. Catts, who was afterwards captain in the Confederate artiiv.

left Alexandria. to go to Alabama. Mr. Itloxham, his firt cousin, iaine with him and settled in Flor ida. He was the father of Governor Pdiixhain of Florida.

Mr. Cfts was very proud of his wife ami tlie Catts home was noted for Its great hospitality. He loved fine stock and always possessed a span 'if Kentucky bred horses. The young couple made their home on the Catts plantation, where in lMhi Sidney Johnston Catts was born. At the age of three an unfortunate B'vldent deprived him of the of one eye.

The wound was inflicted by a pair of scissors accidentally while he and his nurse were cutting picture. Mrs. Catts was left a widow soon afterwards, in comfortable clr-oumstances. This lady Is described by a near relative a ldng an aristocratic jiersmi of culture and great refinement Her education whs obtained at Judon college and she was one of four of the drxt gradualing class. Her father.

John Smyly. was a Presbyterian, but the daughter, under the Influence of the Rapt 1st Institution hocamo a useful menilsT of that demnnlnr 'bn. The mother devoted her life to the training ami education of her son and he in turn whs mpially careful of the mothers welfare and comfort. Sidney J. Catts attended Howard college three year, the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn three years and later graduated from the law school of iAbamm.

obtaining degree from all three colleges. Al Alice May Catts. Mr. Cade F. Shaekleford of Petisa-cola is here looking on the inaugural exercises today.

Editor Home of and family, are here today attending the In-nugural. Mr. Edward Fitzgerald who has lfii editing the Zolfo Truth for the pat nine mouths, and who rendered much service to Mr. Cait in his section of the state, came up to attend the inaugural, and will remain at home now permanently. Mr.

Samuel II. Strom, of Junijicr, representative from Gadsden county, is here p'day with his sou to attend the Inaugural. He was an enthusiastic Catts Mipoiter and Is rejoicing over the tlnal triumph of the cause. Mr. Mack, jmpuhir newspa-jier corresjxiiident who was one of the speakers ho canvassed the state for Mr.

Catts, Js In the city and omipled a M-at in the Santa Rosa ar in tr procession. Mr. John Y. Detwiler of New jsuijr-na, the original and well known llsti commissioner of Florida, is here today enthusing over the inauguration. He says be represents tlie oldest town In Florida and the I'nited State by nine months, and that the lwmrd of trade hli town is prepare! to show it.

Tnele Nat" Walker, the an fif Wakulla, is here f.Mlay with his Mwiid crop Ihijs to let them view the In-aiijmration of "a stateMnan." He says be wants those tmjs to get a taste of honorable jN.llties and true deniisracy. 1'ncle Na't here In April at session tlie general assemtdy, rod as reading clerk, but as representative from his county. Now that the Dardanelles will go to Russia, It is only necessary for Rula to go to the Dardanelles. I tiful creation of lilac velvet and chiffon, she wore picture hat of gold lace trimmed In fur and prnk roses and carried pink carnations. Mrs.

Kempster wore brown velvet with beaded trimmings and a picture hat of gold lav aixl brown fnr, her flowers were red carnations. Mrs. V. Flournoy was dressed in grey niessallne with silver trimmings and carried a iMnniuet of white 'carnations. Mrs.

V. F. Craves costume was of grey Ceorgette crepe and gold lace. She carried pink car nations. Mrs.

V. 15. Harbeson was handsome in a white net over satin with a "fir sage bouquet of red carnations. Mrs. J.

Moss Flournoy wore green char-mouse with gold hand embroidered trimmings. The entire lower floor of this spacious home was artistically decorated with southern siuilax and ferns. In the parlor the gleaming cut glass punch bowl and table were decorted with loops of pink tulle, suspieiided from the elect roler, the tulle veiled hunches of lieautiful pink geraniums ami plumosa ferns. The dining room table bad as a centerpiece a large cut glass vase filled with white carnations. From the electrolier was ruspeuded loot of white tnile taught at the, corm.s of the table with carnations.

Mrs. Catts to whom this lieautiful courtesy was jiald, as the wife of the governor elect, is a lady of charming Iersonality and wijl be great'v missed in iH Funlak. A complete census of Germany has Just been taken in a single night and St Is exjiected that if the war lasts another year those efficient fcUtMle-ins will lx aide to complete the Job Mrs. Flournoy Entertains Mrs. Catts At the lieautiful home of Col.

AV. W. Flournoy on 11th street, the brilliant afternoon reception tendered to Mrs. Sidney J. Catts, wife of the governor-elect, by Mrs.

W. W. Flournoy, Mrs. II. It.

Harbeson and Mrs. W. F. Craves was attended by the elite of DeFuniak Springs. The guests were met at the door by Mrs.

J. Moss Flournoy who introduced the to the receiving line, consisting of Mrs. Catts, Mrs. 8. L.

McGillls, a near relative of the Catts, Miss lluth, Catts, Mrs. Kempster R. aderick, a daughter of the governor, aud the three hostesses. Mrs. Ed Craves then conducted the guests to the punch bawl presided over by Mrs.

Ide Stinson and Miss Pearl Me-Connell. As a pleasant surprise to the guest of honor, loving friends had showered her with all kinds of lieautiful linen gifts, which were displayed on tallies in the library and presided over by Mrs. Pr. Stewart dills and Mrs. P.

II. Miller. Delicious refreshments were next served in the dining room by Mrs. U. E.

L. MeOasktil, Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Randolph Roger, assisted by several young ladies. Mrs.

F. A. Florence, Mrs. E. W.

Thorp. Mrs. Currie and Mrs. E. L.

Crawford assisted the hostesses In entertaining the guests. Mrs. Catts was handsome in a charming costume of grey taffeta and Georgette crepe and carried white carnations. Mrs. Cillls's dress was of bla taffeta combined with white and touches of lavender and wore white carnations.

Miss Iiuth Catts costume was a beau.