The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
WEDGEFIELD HAPPENINGS.

WgDGEF1ELD, S G, April ls.-The social
event of the season here took place lass
Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian
Church, it being the marriage cf Miss Apnie,.
daughter Of Mr.. Jsmes Caldwell to Mr. En-
gene Houser, of ST. Matthews.
The church had been artistical'y decorated
for the occasion. When the eppointed hour
arrived, which was 6 80, the bridal party
came 10, keeping step to Mendelssoho's We'd
ding March which was beautifully rendered
by Miss Olive Mellett. The bridal party en-
tered as follows:
Ushers, Meesrs. W. u. Caip aod D. Michar
came 10 on the right, Meesrs Eugene E.
Aycock aud Edward Houser on the left;
Misc E7ie Wilson with Ar Percy Inabiuet; :;
Miss Allie Kelly with Nj Fred Cutler; Mise
Carrie Raf6eld with Mr. E1gar Coller M,ss
Agnes Houser, with Mr.. Will Hodges; Miss
Marion Lukes, with Mr. Russell Z,nmermsns
Miss Bette Aycock with Mr.. John Cutler.
Miss FraziIe Thomas, maid of honor, pre-
ceded the bride and took her position by the
arch. Miss Caldwell toe bride came 10 the
right aisle leaning 90 the arm Of her father,
met the groom, Mr.. Houser with his best
man, Mr.. Frank Cain at the arch under the
bell. The attendants passed through this
arch and formed seDi circle around the
contracting parties. 1t ibis juncture, Rev.
J. C. Bailey, pastor, of the church in his.
usual grace read the impressive ceremony and
pronounced them man aud wife.
The gentlemen we're sil 10 full dress, and
the ladies appeared in white organdies
and white satin slippers. The bride was
attired in costume of white silk, en- train.
The bridal party then repaired to the residence
of Mr. Fl r. Thomas where most elaborate
repast was enjoyed by relatives and few
select friends of the contracting parties. The
wish of :heir many frieuds ia, may their fo-
ture life be as happy es are their aoticipations.
The bridal couple left On the $50 p. M,
train for Spartanburs, where they will re-
main for short .ime, after which they will
20 to St. Matthews, which they will make
their future home.
The popularity of Miss Annie Caldwell
was we'll attested by the many handsome
presents she received from her host of friends,
by whom she will be greatly missed.
The Wedge6eld Social Circle met accord
Ing to appointment at the residence of Mr.
Peter Mellett OH last Friday night. Several
by those present The mcst interesting one
OelCR 6iC&l Uuo. ID t6S l1o1IlC OluStStOA
and Mra. Lean Kelley, succeeded in answer
ing all the questions and they drew for the
prize, the former winning it.
The Captain Of the Wedge6eld Guards had
communication from Adjntant Gen. Watts,
few days ago telling him to drill on, and
send in his roll aud names of officers so he
could commission them. The boys complain
of being too fatigued when night comes to
drill since the Maine was blown up. Now
don't want to be quoted as saying we have
cowsrdly set Of young men around Wedge
field, believe if they were to call for voiun-
teers tomorrow there would be a stampede
to get on the first train going towards Cuba.
Mrs Lelan Kelly, of Ocala, Florida, is on
a visit to the family of Mr. B. P. Kelly.
The farmers report generally poor stand
of corn. Cotton that has been planted three
weeks has begun to shew itself. 1t is being
closely observed by the dsrkies, and they
will soon be hsppy, singing that familiar
| air, 1--WE got no money but | will have
some" RRINDEER.