The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-10-27
LOWNDESVILLE LACONICS.
A Happy Marriage the Social Event
of the week-ChanSe of Depot
Agents-PersOnals.
Lowndesvllle, S. c., Oct. %, i


Mr. Tom Liddeli, of Abbeville, came up yes
terday week ago bringing his sister, Miss
Annie Liddell, who had been away for some
Mr.. James NJ. Baker, Of Washington, D. c..
came in last Sunday on business trip.
Hon. and Mrs. A. G. Latimer and their little
baby, came over from Bolton Monday, and
spent several days among kiusfolk In anu
around here. .
Drs. Speer and Henry. and Messrs. ]. C.
Thomas ana ]. w. Harden went TO Anderson
the ceremonies OF the laying Of the corner
stone OF the new Court House. which is being
Mr.. c. E. Horton. of Mt. Carmel, came up
Tuesday for day or two OIL from MS duties
as telegraph operator.
Monday and Tuesday were cold, disagree.
able days. Tuesday was especially SO as II
rained all day.
Mrs. Tom Hill. of Anderson. came down the
week before last, and Mr.. Hill came down
Monday.
Mr.. j. W. Jones, who was here for sometime
our depot agent. week or two ago returned
to his former home in La urens. Mr.. ]. Sis.
trunk, OF Mt Carmel, is now our depot agent.
Mr.. w. II. Shanklin, Of Laurens, was here
for day or two the brst OF last week, shaR-
ing hands with his many friends.
There was drove OF wild geese passed this
point last week going south.
In last week 8 Press and Banner this writer
gave as an item OF news that MIR. w. ID. Cody
has sold his mercantile interests in this place
10 his brother, MIR. 7. d. Cooley, which was
mistake.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Hays. of Elberton, came
oyer Saturday on visit to the family OF MI
7. Baker.
Messrs ]. ]. Johnson and Il. c. Moseley, OF
Abbevile, came up yesterday morning and
returned 10 their post of duty today.
The new oil mill OF Augusta, Ga, has built
q large house near the depot, in which to put
the cotton seed bought by It's agents, Messrs
Harper Latimer.
dened last Monday by the death of their little
babe. Its remains were buried in Providence
cemetery.
Since my last social event of considerable
importance and interest occurred in this
place, brief outline OF which will now be
given. About fifty Of us were honored with
an invitation TO the hosptable and elegant
ness the nuptials of Mr.. w. G. Tennent and
Miss Katie Kay. This happy event took place
at $50 p. m. At that hour the spectators be-
ing assembled In the handsome parlor Miss
Zuia Brock at the organ, giving the wedding
march, heralded the approach and incoming
OF the bridal party. First Mr.. VIII Arm.
strong and Miss Mamie Bowman entered and
took position TO the right. Next Mr.. Earl Al
len and Miss Sallie Cater came In and stood
to the lett. These were closely followed by
the bride and groom, who placed themselves
between the two couples. who had preceded
minister, Rev. H. c. Fennel, who in plain
practical, impressive manner united them In
the holy bonds OF wedlock.
An hour or two were then whiled away as
such occasions call for and are productive OF
Then we were shown TO the dining room
where we found the tables tasteiully decorat-
ed with beautiful stands OF fruits, iuterspers
ed with evergreens and flowers.
The first course con sisted OF the more sub.
stantial adjuncts to the feast. These were
supplemented by the nceties which the hos
tesses knowing so we'll how to prepare had
bountifuly provided to suit the taste and re-
quirements of all OF the participants. The
bride and groom were given d separate table
In an alcove separated from the dining room
by handsome lace curtains gracefully ooped
back, and which being trimmed with sprigs
OF evergreen made an attractive appearance
After the wants of all were supplied, some
time was consumed In social converse charac
teristic OF such gatherings, the guests return
ed to their homes, no DOUBT having such
pleasing recollectiOns OF the occasion as time
cannot dispel.
II will not be amisS to add to the above thai
those whose marriage was solemniZed had 6
variety and number OF handsome and cost "
presents given to them as a token Of the love
and esteem OF their relatives and friends
These were arranged on table in the hall
each with the name Of the donor upon 1t.
Mr.. Tennent is the oldest son OF one OF Oul
most substantial planters. is a member of the
firm OF Allen & Tennent, one of our mcst en-
terprising, energetic, up-to date business
houses.
Miss Kay is the oldest daughter of Mr.. b. c
Kay. proprietor of the Kay house, as well AZ
large planter. This young couple start il
life with bright prospects. and TO them are
extended the heartfelt congratulations OF th,
entire community.
The word hoStesses above used needs some
explanation. The above marriage took place
at Mr.. A. l.. Latimers house, because II wa
more suitable, more commodious than TIT
Kay house, which Is situated near by, ant
therefore much Of the credit of the admira
BILE arrangements and appointments is due t
Mrs. Kay as we'll as Mis- Latimer.
The next day Mr.. and Mrs. n. A. Tennen
gave splendid dinner to the bridal party.
TrOnpe.