The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-03-02
Troy Truths.

"A happier, mcrrier party we have
never seen than that which gathered at
Eden Hall the pleasant home of our
honorel and respected citizen, Mai. j.
X. Vance ON Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary "a. Thos" who came came with
the determination Of enjoying them
selves because they were certain they
would meet just what they anticipated.
y responsive chord of welcome, not
only in the hearts Of the genial host
and hostess, but at the hands Of their
lovely daughters. The occasion which
drew together SO many ut this place was
the announced marriage of Miss Bessie
i. Vance, enc Of Ab5cvillc's most
beautiful and accomplished ladies' to
DR.. W. $. Nillingsworth Of Williston
l;arrwcii County, who is i young man
of great intellectual ability. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Mr.. Smart
of Greenwood, S. C.. The supper was
perfectly grand and was enjoyed by
every one present. The attendants
were as follows: H. j. Wcathersbcc, Of
WilliSton, Miss Louric Vance Frank
IL. Vance, Of Augusta, Miss Louise
Wcathcrsbcc, Of Wil!iston: y. c..
ioungblood, Miss Jennie Harrison ;
w. +. kilby, of Augusta; Miss Mary
Godhold, Of Coronaca j. II. Young
blood, Miss Anna McCaSlan j.. f..
Robinson, of New Orleans, Miss Bessie
Cothran J. l.. Burnett, Miss Sal,ic
Youngblood J.. w. Smith. of Able
Vile, Miss Bell Neei. Among the visi-
tors were; Mrs. Gray of Augusta, Dr..
W. W. Smith Of Williston, Mr.. Vance
.f ,,rn,c on ntEn,. lNk,,,
number Of valuable presents. One
thousand dollars presented by DR.. w.
w. Smith Of Williston, S. G. The
groom presented the bride with a lovely
gold wathch and chain. The bridal
party, left on the Z o'clock train for
WilliSton, Sc. where the gallant groom
and his lovely bride will be given a re-
ccption at the residence Of DIR. w. w.
Smith. We wish them a long, happy and
prosperous life.
On Thursday evening there gathered
at the beautiful home of Mr.. James II.
Wideman, a party Of friends and rela-
lives to witness the happy marriage of
their lovely daughter, Miss Mamie to
Capt. j. II. Youngblood, one Of Troy's
most cntcrprising merchants. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. II. G..
Smart. In a short while supper was
announced and the table actually ground
under its burden. Everything tn;
heart could wish was served in most
lordly style. After the repast the
young people repaired to the parlor
where they whiled away the happy
hours until the time for their departure
arrived, when they turned their faces
homeward. The bride and groom left
on the 7 o'clock train in company with
Mr. w. j. Croustin Of Augusta who
was present ut the marriage. Capt.
Youngblood and his lovely bride will
occupy Capt. Litcs's residence. And
Troy may well be proud Of gaining an
other rich jewel in her crown. The at
PENDANTS were as follows A. G..
YounSblood, Miss Estclle Jordan, of
Louisville Ga. w. T.. Youngblood.
Miss Emma Neel p. Ii. Bradley, .Jr..
Miss Nellie PRESLEY; DIR. l.. w. Shop
pard, Miss Matte Brown Of Williams
ton, s. c.; n. G. Lites, Miss Sallie
Ioungblood j. 5. Harris, Miss Ella
Watson OF Greenwood. S. G.; l.. b.
Whatley, Miss Marie c. Lites !; j. L..
Burnett, Miss Addie Pruitt.
Your correspondent was somewhat.
indisposed on last week. cause Of no
dots. MORE ANON