Personal Notes Including Two Weddings From June 9, 1919 Wilson Daily Times

From The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., Monday, June 9, 1919

Purely Personal

Messrs. R.F. Wilkins and J.P. Wilkins, natives of North Carolina and Virginia, are here on a visit to their cousin and brother-in-law Mr. John L. Bryant, and paid us a very pleasant call today. They reside in Fresno County, California, and in the fertile San Jaquin valley noted for its fruits and raisins. This county made 260,000 tons of raisins last year, besides the fruits and vegetables grown. Much of this is sent east.

Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Spencer are the guest of Mrs. Spencer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Collins of Park Avenue. Mr. Spencer has just returned from overseas.

Misses Lillie Boyette and Margaret Wood left on an early train this morning for Asheville, where they will attend the State Trained Nurses Association, which convention is in that city this week.

Miss Lottine Farmer returned today from Fayetteville.

Mrs. Owen Fillyau and Master Owen Jr., and little sister Louise, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Culpepper, left today for their home in Wilmington.

Mr. and Mrs. George Stanton and daughter, Miss Lucile, and Miss Beatrice Parker left today for Salt Lake City and a trip through Yellowstone Park.

Miss Mildred Stark and Miss Nannie Raper have returned from Rocky Mount where they have been on a visit to friends.

Master Logan Lovelace and Chas. Ballou have returned from a camping and fishing frolic at Farmers mill. These boys are trying to make themselves efficient as Boy Scouts and to be unafraid and to handle situations alone. The boys say they were certainly glad they had some company for there were some boys from the country who had some nets set and they visited them all through the night. The boys were on the watch for any signs of troubles or intruders and therefore none came. They did not sleep much until they returned home, but when they did strike the bed it was a continuous performance.

Mr. B.F. Rogers, who has been on the front in France is here visiting his mother, Mrs. K.M. Rogers, and his sisters, Mrs. J.E. Edwards and Miss Murrill Rogers.

Mrs. H.W. Hood and granddaughter Miss Nancy Hood of Southport, and Miss Catherine Barnes of Orlando, Florida, are visiting their relative, Miss Kate Barnes.

Lightning struck a tree yesterday in front of the home of Mrs. Bettie Skinner. Some of those in the house were slightly stunned but none hurt.

Mr. A.A. Ruffin has the first tomatoes of the season. This is probably the earliest in this section for many a year.

Our dispatches state that the troops of the 81^st have landed, and since a number of Wilson boys are aboard these transports, they will most likely be home in a few days. Mrs. W.L. Wootten wired friends today that she met Mr. Wootten.

Lt. Ben Smith received a cablegram from his brother, Mr. S.W. Smith, saying he expects to sail today from Europe where he has been on business and pleasure.

Mr. Charles Hassell who is connected with the Income Tax Department is in the city on a visit to his brother, Mr. Frank Hassell.

Hamm-Howell

This morning at 11:30 at the office of W.R. Wood, Esquire, Miss Lillie Howell of Cross Roads township was united in marriage to Mr. Carl Hamm of Black Creek, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Hamm. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.P. Howell of Cross Roads.

Raper-Barnes

Miss Ida Barnes, an attractive young lady of Kenly, who has for some time held a position in the store of Messrs. Moss and Company, was united in marriage at 8 o’clock last evening to Mr. Leon Raper, and they will make their home in Kenly. The groom has recently been in the service of his country in the Philippines and has been out of the service about a month.