The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-06-06
LOVING HEARTS UNITED.
Two Young People are Very Happy
Two Old People Not So Well
Pleased.

The news which came over the wires las
Friday of the intended marriage at Belton o
Miss Mamie Taggart and Mr.. 10 Hughes, wal
the most interesting talk OF the week. MIS-
and Mr.. Hughes was in the employ OF the
Z. & a. Railway. While 1t was we'll known
that they had been lovers for some time, yei
nobody was expecting marriage with 70
matte incidents. Mrs. Taggart left on the
Southern train Friday afternoon for Bolton
with the Intention OF stopping the interest
ing ceremony; and the bride, learning that
her mother was coming. postponed the mar
riage until she would arrive. Tine object fol-
waiting lay In the fact that she desired to
make one more appeal for her mothers con:
sent TO the important step which she was
about TO take.
But the mother was obdurate, and
withheld not only her consent but her
benediction, too. She protested against the
opportunities. signs and tears, were
ali unayailng. Neither the bride nor the
groom would walt, and SO the loving couple,
In company with friend, went TO the Rev:
MIR. Nass who united them In Inc Donds OF
holy matrimony.
Mrs. Hughes is accomplished in piano
music and is one Of the sweetest singers In
Abbevl!e. She had been at College for sev sew
made her an excellent musician.
Mr.. Hughes Is q native OF Abbeviile and is
now on an engine which runs over the Z. T..
& A. road. The Press and Banner Is glad 10
employers, and his old neighbors and frlends
In Abbeville are proud OF his success not
only in winning pretty bride. but IN oo.
taining and holding good Jop, win goou pay
The bride and the groom are very young to
assume the responsibilities OF married life,
and for this reason there was objection to the
marriage at this time, but love laughs not
only at bolts aad bars, but, at all opposition
that may be urged against entering upon the
marriage contract.
II is the firm belief of their friends that
these young people will overcome all opposl.
tion that may be based upon their present
lack ofage. They will be older in q few years
and each will by that time prove that thelr
marriage was no mistake. Her Toice VIII oe
sweeter and her her charm OF beauty ana
female loveiness will cement and holc LOT.
ever the love of Il devoted manly heart, Wnlcn
will be more true and loyal with the passing
years.
His pluck and his determination to succeed
in life will no doubt win for him still bettei
place on the railroad than he now holds. A.
While everybody sympathises with the
great host OF friends are ready to extend gooe
wishes 10 the happy young people: All Wlst
for them long life and a great wealth OF happl
ness 1t Is hoped that they may be blessed IL
After the marriage had taken place the Low
Ing couple and the irate mother waited io
the coming Of the next train.
All got aboard. AT Hooges tne LhVtue, hea
willie. and the bride and the groom continued
their Journey TO Columbia.
The mothers grief was in evidence, ana the
happiness ofthe lovers was apparent 10 ail oL
the train.
Efforts to appease the mother were unsuc
cessful. The fact that her mother did no
recognize her any moro was the only thorn II
the heart OF an otherwise happy bride. IN
idea of a bride separating from her mothe
without her blessing was enough TO toucl
any susceptible heart.