Mrs. A.C. Bryson was summoned to Canton Tuesday of last week on account of the illness of her father, Jr. Hall. He passed away in a few hours after her arrival. He was a Confederate Veteran. We extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Miss Bonnie Barnes and Mrs. Elbert Reece were married in Sylva Saturday noon at the home of Esq. R.A. Painter, he officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Will Reed, step-father and mother of the groom, and Miss Evie Reece, sister of the groom, accompanied them to Sylva and witnessed the ceremony. They were given a reception that night at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Ellen Barnes. A sumptuous supper had been prepared to which a large number of friends and relatives were invited. Music and games were enjoyed until a late hour. Later the bridal couple were given a serenade.
Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Lee Jr. attended the marriage of Mrs. Lee’s sister, Miss Mabel Wiliams to Mr. Stanley Weaver, which took place at the home of the bride in Waynesville Thanksgiving Day.
Rev. Wm. Pruitt of Hazelwood preached morning and evening in the Baptist Church here Thanksgiving Day.
A most enjoyable Thanksgiving entertainment and box supper were given at the public school house Friday night. The proceeds, which amounted to $36.35, will be used for the benefit of the school. Miss Katie Kenney won the cake which was voted to the prettiest young girl.
Misses Hannah Warren and Myrtle Lindsey of Asheville week end visitors in Balsam.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mart Hoyle Nov. 9th, a nine-pound girl, Alice Ivalee. This is Mr. Hoyle’s 16th child and he is a young looking man yet.
Mr. Dick Queen of Dillsboro was here Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Maybelle Perry, Mrs. Lily Bryson and Mrs. Meleta Beck went to Sylva Saturday.
Mrs. Mabel Ensley went to Sylva Monday on business.
Mr. George Knight went to Sylva Monday.
Mr. Charlie Penland and family of Clyde spent Sunday of last week with Mrs. Penland’s sister, Mrs. R.J. Bryson.
From the front page of the Jackson County Journal, Sylva, N.C., Dec. 2, 1925
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