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The Aberdeen Weekly from Aberdeen, Mississippi • 5

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THE ABKK0EEN WEEKLY. 3 Chicken Raisers, Attention: The best chicken feed you can find at $2 a hundred pound sack, try this. Every day is Trade Day with us. Come, get the BEST GROCERIES at the LOWEST PRICE. We are agents for Laundry.

No transportation charge added to our price. Leave your laundry with us. Full line of Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti. Both 'Phones, No. 8.

NEVILLE'S GROCERY. E2S ALICE CAREY, in Her "Pictures That Hang on Memory's Wall" Thrills Us With Recollections That Are Revived in Our Own Minds, But how much more vividly would these memories im -press us, if accompanied by the actual faces and scenes which inspired them. You can retain the happy incidents which come into your daily life if you own a EASTMAN KODAK. They come in such a handy variety of sizes and styles you'll have no difficulty in selecting. An Autographic Kodak makes it easy to jot down incidents regarding each snap shot.

We also carry a complete line of Eastmans Photo Supplies and make a feature of prompt Developing and Printing. DRUGGISTS AND PHARMACISTS mnisnea ana Deaumui anair. ine (tables were artistic in the decora- i tions of pure white rose and maiden hair ferns; at each plate was a corsage bouquet of sweet peas. The appointments were faultless and the menu elaborate -and delicious. Many thanks are due Miss Hirley, of the domestic science department for her able and willing help.

The toasts and squibs were clever and delightful bubbling over with fun and the joyous joyousness that is youth's very own. This brilliant tribute of one splendid class to another was a fitting elope to the happy school association. The beauty and grace and chivalry gathered around that banquet board with its feast of reason and flow of soul was a scene never to be forgotten. In Town and Out. 2 Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Dugan, Mrs. D. W. Houston.

Mrs. H. Cassedy Holden, of Jackson, and Arthur Dugan were the guests at a beautiful dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Savage at Okolona, Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Tilt, of Toronto, Canada, is the attractive guest of Miss Elgenia Leftwirh. Mr. Clonton Sykes, of Atlanta, received a hearty welcome from his relatives and host of friends. He was the week-end guest of his sis-er, Mrs.

Donnie Sykes Napier. IIIB The Social Realm is-. Entertainments. 'Phone lf2. HONORING MISS UNITY DANCY, of Decatur, the guest of Mrs.

Corinne Rogers, Miss Anne McFar-land entertained Thursday afternoon with one table of bridge. The living room where the game was played was very attractive with golden flowers. The honoree was presented with a deck of cards as a souvenir of the occasion. The high score prize, a deck of cards, was won by Mrs. J.

A. Binford. Delicious sandwiches and iced tea was served after the games to Miss Dancy, Mes-dames Corinne Rogers, J. A. Bin-ford, Guy Bumpasr Miss Rose Gillespie.

Mrs. Eugene Lanier Sykes entertained beautifullj' Saturday afternoon, complimenting Mrs. Fred I. Thompson, of Mobile, Ala. The entire lower floor of the handsome home was open to the guests.

Amidst a setting of brilliant nasturtiums, sweet peas, red cannas and ribbon grass arranged in vases and jardinieres, the honoree received the guests, many being the friends of her happy girlhood spent in Aberdeen. The guests were then invited into the dining room where sweet peas and ferns were used as an exquisite center piece ioj me beautifully appointed table. Delicious ices, sandwiches, cheese straws, berries and bon-bons were served; about thirty guests enjoyed Mrs. Sykes' lovely hospitality and had the pleasure of meeting the charming honoree. is always of special interest to their many friends.

The guests of honor received attractive souvenirs of the happy occasion. Elegant refresh ments were served after a most de lightful evening spent with this charming hostess. The Woman's Club was most beautifully entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. McMahan. The handsome home on the Prairie pike was adorned with roses and ferns and the gracious hostess was assisted in receiving the guests by the Misses McClannahan.

A delicious strawberry frappe was served the guests on arriving and cream, cake and bon-bons were enjoyed during the social hour. Mrs. PreBton Cor nelius read a very interesting paper on the Cultron of Yesterday and Today, and Mrs. James Haughton led in the current events. The time passed all too swiftly and the shades of evening came, too soon for the happiness and good cheer of this charming Those present were Mesdames FrankJohnson, Wm.

Watkins, Heller, Furr, Goshay, Barrow, Peugh, J. L. Shell, Connelius, Wishart, Perkins, Dortch. Baxter McFarland. Jas.

Haughton. Spencer, Drake, Jim McFarlane. Scott, Misses McClannahan, Anne McFarland. Mr. and MrsJack Evans entertained Saturday evening with a theatre party, complimenting and Mrs.

Fred Thompson, of Mobile. The following guests enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Evan's hospitality: Mr. anil Mra T'Vi nann fa fii rm Ij.

feykes, 3lrs. Dome bykes Napier, Mrs. H. Cassedy Holden, Mrs. D.

W. Houston, and Mrs. E. P. Thompson.

The Woman's Club will meet on Friday afternoon with Mrs. Jas. M. Hewgley. An interesting program is arranged for the afternoon.

Among the number will be a beautiful dance given by Miss Mary Lou Mangum. who has delighted many audiences by her exquisite dancing. The club will disband to open in the fall with a larger membership and a very interesting and important line of work and study for the coming winter. Mrs. Edgar S.

Bowlus was the charming hostess Thursday afternoon when she entertained a number of her friends with a biidge party. Prominent among the social events of the past week was the bridge club party given by Miss Mary Louise Watkins. at her handsome home on Franklin St. Garden flowers of various colors and perfume. added charm and pleasure to the evening.

Two extra tables were arranged in honor of Mrs. Cassedy Holden and Mrs. Wiley P. Harris, of Jackson. Two former Aberdeen girls whose home coming Saturday night the alumni of the Aneroeen nign escnooi win give a I brilliant banquet to the graduating class.

This will be the closing event of the many social attentions and honors that the class of1921 have received. Under able direction of the president, Mr. Ben McFarland, and his well selected committees. The card party and dance to be given Monday; June 6th, will be a delightful social event. The large attendance and increasing interest attest the pleasure derived from these deliehtful gatherings.

At St. John's Episcopal church on Sunday morning to a large congregation, -Rev. W. J. Willson, Rector, preached in a masterly way the baccalaurelate sermon to the graduating class of the Aberdeen High School.

Beautiful music was rendered by St John's choir under the splendid direction of Miss Sue Houston. The offertory solo was brilliantly sung by Mrs. H. Cassedy Holden, a former graduate of the Aberdeen High SchooL The handsome furnishings of the church were embellished b3'. the artistic use of ascension lillies, hydreangea.

daisies and ferns. The rector was assisted in the seryice by Rev. Harmon, of the Christian church, and Rev. Walker, of the Baptist church. The banquet tendered to the senior class by the junior class at the prhool Wednesdav nioht vcaa i vi Mrs.

Oswald Brooks, of Fall City, Nebraska, is visiting her parents. Rev. and Mrs. T. H.

Dorsey. Miss Minnie Dorsey, a valued member of the Tupelo graded school faculty, is at home for the vacation. The many loving friends of Mrs. Charlie Jordan regret to hear of her serious accident which occurred on Saturday morning. Every wish is expressed for her rapid recovery.

Miss Lucile Hatch will sail June 2nd for an extensive trip. Miss Hatch is now a valued member of the Lindenwood College memorial faculty and one of Aberdeen's fairest and most attractive young women. Mr. and Mrs. F.

I. Thompson and lovely daughter, have returned to Mobile, after spending the weekend with Mrs. E. P. Thompson.

Miss Katherine Henley home from the M. S. C. W. week-end.

was at for the Miss Bessie Dortch has returned from a lovely visit to Miss Maud Patrick, at Amory. Miss Katherine Gass, of Jackson, was the guest Wednesday of Misses Hattie and Sallie Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. P.

T. Graves and little daughter are visiting relatives in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. R.

W. Flynt and Miss Adrienne Carter attended commencement at Grenada College. Mr. and Mrs. H.

Elliott were the guests of the editor and wife last Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. J. W. Bone are gratified to know that she has recovered from a serious illness; she has returned to her home after being in the Acker-Boyd Infirmary for several weeks.

Redpath ChTtrcqca Will Begin Monday Aberdeen'9 Annual Chautauqua opens here Monday afternoon. The Redpath Chautauqua offer a bigger and better program than ever this year under the name of the Five- Dav DeLuxe Circuit. There are ten complete and varied entertain ments. including number which Will appeal to everyone. Children's story hour at the tent starts at 9.40 a.

m. Tuesday. Tent will be on the school grounds. Opening hours i p. m.

and 8 p. m. On Monday afternoon at 4 p. m. The Wevbel Conceit Co.

will present a grand concert. This com nanv of tour girls, lead nv Miss Vera Weybel, of Copenhagen, Denmark, are all clever and versa tile musicians. Miss Weybel her self has studied at the Royal Con servatory of Music at Copenhagan, and is both a contralto soloist and violinist of ability. Following a short prelude by the Weyblle Co. Monday night comes the feature of Monday's program Ada Ward.

Miss Ward is an Eng lishmoman, a woman who hastrav elled extensively both in this coun try and abroad. Her subject, Americans, is a comparison of the habits and customs of the American peopleMiss Ward is an entertainer as well as a lecturer. Tuesday brings Charles Zueblin and the Great Lakes String Quar- a wv rm let. Lr. who lectures in a tne atternoon, is an eminent com munity worker, a man who has the good of everj' community at heart, and whose message is creative and inspiring.

The strirg quartet, com posed of 4 young men, is probably the highest class musical attraction ever offered on the Chautauqua platform. Each man is an artist on his instrument and a treat for all music lovers is in store on the second night. On the third day the Gilbert and Sullivan light opera, "The Mikado," is presented by George Herbert with a full caste of 19 people. The Syl- kov orchestra entertains in the af ternoon and this company of five! clever musicians handles the entire music for the Mikado at night. ine remainder oi tne week pro gram will be equally, as entertain ing.

Season tickets $2.75 for the 10 entertainments. 0 3Z Copyrtflhi Hundreds of Shirts AH the new Spring patterns and latest creations from Manhattan, Bates-Street, Wilson Bros. Mims Style Shop. "Nationally Advertised Men's Wear." American Legion Memorial Day. The American Legion Memorial 'Day will be observed by the Daniel W.

Bird Post, No. 26, Sunday, May 29th. There will be appropriate exercises at the First Methodist church at 11 a. m. Rev.

George Robertson, of the First Presbyterian church of this city will make the address. There will be special music. All ex-service men and all Leg-ionaires are requested to meet at City Hall at 10:30 and go in a body to the church. Uniforms will not be worn. The public is cordially invited attend this memorial service and to do honor to the bova who fought so bravely and who lie amid the white crosses.

Frank B. Maier, Adjutant. $1 5 Shoes now $750 Mims Style Shop 666 cures Bilious Fever. Public Library. We all believe in public libraries.

We frequently discuss the librae we will have by and by." This vision or nay urea in is neiptui in a way. But we do not find it is help ing the boys and girls wh6 are grow ing up in our town now. Will the next generation need it more than this? Will the children of the next generation be dearer to us than the boys and girls who are here now? Will the' use the library better because their parents have not had that privilege? We all want a library for ourselves, our neighbors and for the good name of our city. We have the beginning of a library now and we wish it to grow; it can not grow without your help. Let us all take a pride in this beginning and boost for our library.

Rev. Willson, the rector of St. gave tne eunaay morning collection which amounted to $13.85. to the library. We heartily thank Rev.

Willson for his kindly interest and aid in this work. Wanted to Adopt Pollyanna, Rebecca, of Sunny Brook Farm, Little Men, Little Women and many other fine little folks. We guarantee a fine home and. loving care. The Aberdeen Library.

666 cures Chills and Fever. St. John's Episcopal Church. First Sunday after Trinity, Sun day school 9:30 a. m.

Evening prayer and sermon, 7:30 p. m. Devotions Fridays, 5 p. m. A cordial invitation to all.

The Christian Church. Evangelist D. H. Starnes preach ed an interesting and profitable 'ser mon last bunday night for the Christian church. The parsonage, on South Hick ory street, is nearing completion and the pastor expects to move in between the 1st and 6th of June.

Regular services next at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday shool at 9:30 a.

ra. Picnic and Barbecue June 1. The Mississippi State Duroc-Jer- Bey creeaers Association win give big picnic and barbecue at the home of the President, J. A. Sisk, near Egypt, June 1.

Promi nent speakers have been engaged to entertain the guests. Everybody is cordially invited to! attend. 666 cures Malarial Fever. 52 your MONEY ORTH You May Take Our Word For It. When You Buy a (BURLBR Suit you get yo in wear, a And the best part is that this store, open every business day of the year, is ready any and all time, to make good any Cur-lee Suit that may go wrong.

This written guarantee, signed by us, proves the above statement. If material, lining or tailoring does not wear to your entire satisfaction, you may return this suit to the merchant from whom you bought it, he is authorized by the Curlee Clothing to give you a new Suit, absolutely Free. (The only time $ime limit is your own good judgment.) Mr. Man, what better do you want Men's, women's and children's shoes. Our Written Guarantee.

dollars ($6) and a new pair of shoes will be given to the wearer who finds paper in the insoles, outsoles, counters or heels, if any shoes sold by us bearing the FRIEDMAN SHELBY trade mark. i II i i i 1 1 ELIXSON'S BIG STORE. sell 'em for less. ABERDEEN'S GREATEST SYORE. J.

B. ELIXSON, PROPRIETOR. i Beyond Question the VICTROLA Stands cAlone. Irrespective of price the Victrola is easily first, both in the quality of Us music and of the artists who have chosen it as the most perfect medium for the expression of their genius. Why be satisfied with any beside the best.

There is a place for a Victr ola in your home. Come in today and let us play your favorite music for you. Maier Jewelry Store, ABERDEEN, MISS. Hemstitching and Picoting At tachment; works on all sewing machines. Price 52.00.

Good proposition to agents. Mrs. Alma Arnold, Eupora, Miss. m20-4t FOR SALE White Orpington chickens. Fifteen hens at the right price.

See W. F. Pickle. Phone 282A. m20-2t POTATO PLANTS Million now ready.

Dooly Yams, Nancy Halls and Porto Ricos: 500 $1.25, 1.000 S2.25, delivered to your door, cash with order. Order filled same day received. Cullman Produce Cullman, Ala. Dept. 11.

FOR SALE Potato plants-Porto Rico, Nancy Hall, Early Triumph.Sweetpotato per Greater Baltimore tomato plants $1.50 per 1,000. Large orders, prompt shipments. Dorris Plant Valdosta. Ga. Burkitt-Simmons.

A marriage of interest to the nu merous friends of the popular cou ple took place at the home of the sifter, Mra. G. F. Darracott. who resides in the Darracot neigh borhood, south of town, when Miss Louise Burkitt was married to Mr- Burgess Simmons Monday afternoon.

at 2 o'clock. Rev. M. Ft Harmom saying the ceremony. Mr.

Simmons is the popular head! salesman at Mims Style Shop, and Miss liurkitt is an accomplished young lady of Columbus. Miss. i immeaiaiejy aiier ine esremonjrj the bride and groom departed for Memphis and other pointed They will be at. hoase to their friends after Friday, May 27, at tba residence of Mrs. JasBr Roberts, this city.

Congratulations ar- numerous and good wishes for the future happiness of tb young: coi3 Pie. Card of Thanks Dr. Monroe Wolf, New Orleans, writes the folQowux to the Aberdeen Weekly: Gentlemen: Notfhuitr has given me more pleasure anil gratification than the numerous tuindnesses and attentions shown any mother and sisters during the (jeoan't illness of my sister San ill by tetany of the citizens of Ab erdeen. I am takint? this -oncartanity thank you for your ikindjaesses. I re pre verv nr'ach not -being able to thank all of yea in person.

Always glad to welcome any of tny mother's tind eistere' irienda, ae wftll mv own. oa tiieir vvieita to New Orleans, I bee to remain, Sincewly ywuTs, MONBOK WCF, M.5D. Try The Progressive Fanner Attention Farmers. Corn and mill Feed for Sale. Stock Hogs Wanted.

Harbold Ranch. ft HELLER'S DIXIE FARM Ncuchfatel Cheese. Delicious and Fresh every day. On sale at Neville's Grocery. Chautauqua Opens Soon The Redpath Chautauqua begiu its engagement here on Monday, May 30, and will continue through June 3.

This Chautauqua has been billing Aberdeen for several years past and each succeeding one finds a greatly increased attendance. The attractions to be furnished this season are the best that can be obtained throughout the country and this city is indeed fortunate ia having a Chautauqua week..

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