The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-09-14
McRae's store is opened early and is
closed late.
HEWES-CROWLEY.

residence of Mrs. Nj. E. Hamer, We'd
nesday, September 4th. 1895, Miss
Margaret j. Crowley to Mr.. Frederick
Searie Hewes. by Rev. Father c. Maize.
of Lake Providence, La.
1t has rarely been our good fortune
to witness so perfect a union of wo-
manly grace and beauty and manly
dignity and bearing, as on this occa-
sion. The few privileged guests will
long remember the touching and elo-
quent address of Rev. Father Maize to
his lovely ward, in surrendering her
to the care,of her chosen companion for
life.
1t is worthy of note that among the
guests were three newly married
couples. namely, DR.. and Mrs. Pur-
nell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Yerger, Mr.
and Mrs. John Fultz. The bridal pres
ents were numerous and costly. and
the guests who had the privilege of
seeing them were much interested III
them, especially several valued heir
looms from the family of the groom,
one piece especially over one hundred
years old. brought from England by
his graet grand parents. Lord and Lady
Searle.
The bridal party were accompanied
to the landing. where they took the
Shaw for Natehez, by aparty OF young
ladies and gentlemen. whose good
wishes were expressed in the piuant
custom of throwing rice as parting
blessing.
For the present the home of MIR. and
Mrs. Hewes will be at Barnes Station
Madison parish, La. where many,
friends will be glad to welcome them.
Il. b. M. in Visksburg Herald.
The marriage of Miss Margare;
Crowley. of Lake Providence. La, to
Mr.. Frederick S. Hewes, Jr., of
Barnes, La, was celebrated Wednes-
day. Sept. 4th, at IL m, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. NJ E. Hamer, Davis Is
land, this county. After the ceremony
the bride and bridegroom left by
steamer via Natchez. for New Orleans
and will probably visit the gulf coast
before returning to their home in
Madison parish.
The bride is said to be very lovely
and accomplished young lady, and a
| favorite in a large circle of friends.
Mr. Hewes is son of Mr.. F. S. Hewes
of Mississippi City, at present as for
many years past clerk of the courts OF
Harrison county. and is also brother
of the Democratic nominee for sheriff
of the same county. He is a member
of the firm of Hewes Bros, OF Barnes
La. and is highly esteemed in his
adopted home. Among the relatives
and friends in attendance was Mr.. N.
II. Hewes, prominent business man
of SlIdell, La.-Vicksburg Herald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hewes are well known
and highly esteemed in this parish,
where they will make their future
home. The fair and lovely bride, dur
ing her residence in Madison. as teach
er of the Fortune Fork and Duckport
schools by her charming manners and
many accomplishments. endeared her,
self in the hearts of many friends, and
will be most cordially welcomed to
our parish again. The happy groom
is one of our sterling young business
men. For several years be has had
charge of The store of Mr.. t, F. Ward.
at Barnes station, and has won the
confidence and esteem of not only his
employer, but of every one with whom.
he has associated. He is also q men,
Der of the firm of Hewes Bro, at
Orkney plantation. A young man OF
superior traits of character. he is
deserving of the fair bride he has won
to preside over his home.
The many friends of the young
couple Will tender their best wishes
and congratulations, and wish them a
long and happy life. Accept our best
wishes, friend Hewes. May you and
your lovely bride long live to enjoy
the blessings of this life.
/ From the announcement cards we
learn that Mr.. and Mrs. Hewes will
reside at Edgewood. near Barnes.
where they will be at home to friends
after September 9th.-Madison Jour-
nal.
| Miss Maggie is well known hero
and has O host of friends who wish
her bon voyage on the sea of life.
We not only congratulate the fortu-
nate young man on his victory in Sc
curing such prize, but rumor says
that Miss Maggie is to be congrat-
ulated also for the choice she has
made. Mr.. uewes is one Of The rising
young men OF Madison. The BID.
wishes them long life, Happiness aud
prosperity.