The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-06-20
Denmark D0ings.

DENMARK, June 1S.-A beautiful church
wedding was celebrated at the Methodist
church last Wednesday evening at candle
light. The contracting parties were Mr.
William Osteen, Jr., proprietor OF the
Denmark Bottling Works, and Miss Eola
Montez, the charming, beautiful daughter
of Mr.. H. c. Rice. The popularity OF the
new couple is universal. Therefore, 1t IS
appropriate to say that the marriage was
a popular occasion and was witnessed oy
large gathering of relatives and friends
The chancel was tastefully decorated
A graduated bowery of beautiful pot
plants formed the back ground OF the
floral attraction. DR.. W. D. Rice, vener-
able in age and stately in form, stood
lust in front of this mass of sparkling
plants and performed sweet, abiding
ceremony. The charges were deliberate
and were responded to by the contracting
parties with an equal degree of earnest
ness. The approach of the wedding
party was heralded to the waiting audi
ence by the sudden outburst OF lnstru-
mental music, possibly prelude to the
solemn march which followed. Miss
Anna Elwell performed with grace anu
kept her part of the interesting program
in the realm of ecstacy. The ushers were
Messrs Walter Dunlap, Decania Dowllng,
William Riley, and Wade Faust. Ihe
maid of honor was Miss Estelle &: Klce,
a sister of the bride, accompanied by best
man Mr.. William Smith, of Orangeburg
The entrance was begun by the ushers,
down rirht and left aisles. The waiting
connie came down middle aisle and
separated at the altar, making an opening
for the bride and groom. The entrance
of the bridal couple caused slight COM
motion as all eyes were turned upon them
They were the eyes of hundreds OF true
friends. The beautiful Danish Belle"
if not blushing, showed in her tender,
sweet face the halo of good nature She
invariably carried in every walk OF HE
and her admiring friends seem to have
loved her the more for it. The groom was
solemn, possibly overcome With the con-
tentment that he had won so fair a lady,
the greatest gift Of distinguished father,
and the most popular young lady OF
LARGE circle. The solemn tread was soon
over and the strong, deliberate voice OF
DR. Rice WAS rapidly weaving out the
everlasting binding contract. The cere-
monv over, the bridal party, accom-
,,anied by a hundred or more relatives
and friends wended their way to the Rice
Hotel. where reception was held and
most DELIGHTFUL supper served, the COM
ailments of Mr.. and Mrs Lang Rice. The
happy couple boarded the evening tram
via Augusta for ASheville, N. e., where
they will spend several weeks. MI:
Osteen will make Denmark his permanent
home. The presents were numerous use
full and valuable.
The rainy weather has almost demora-
lized the farmers of this section. Many
of them are still hopeful. The season
has been protracted so long until is IS
feared that the shortage in crops will be
a serious factor in the fall, when obllga-
tions will have to be met. 1t is no dls-
grace to have grass these days, as present
indications point to the fact that the nay
crop may be the most valuable productlon
of the year. Cotton may surprise the
farmers, but corn is poor and its season
is now on; the favor of weather Will IN
crease the chances of good crop.
The trustees of the High School nave
completed the selection of teachers 1or
the next term. Mr.. Virgins will be as
sisted by Miss Mary G. Leland, Mcclellan
Vile: Miss William Southard, Union
Miss Matte Leach, Greenville; MISS
Carrie NJ. Reeves, Marion; and Miss Mary
T. Nance, ,Laurens. The selection promises
tn he fortunate, as all of the assistants
were very highly recommended: Possibly
a music teacher will be elected later. The
trustees are thinking of adding this de-
partment. The field Of usefulness OF
good school is being covered by degrees
and in few more years this community
will have the very. best educatlonal ao-
yantares. The present board of trustees
has served the community for SIX years.
The school, its reputation and permanent
establishment is monument 10 tnelr
labor. The office of trustee IS o1ten
very trying. The destiny OF this school
has been time and time again thrust into
their hands At these critical seasons,
mistake would have ruined the 1uture
and even disturbed the success OF the past.
No mistakes like these have occurred.
The line of duty was hard at times, but
right sustained them and the wave or
success that followed was ample endorse
ment.
The A. c. L. R. R. Co. is erecting new
depot. The ''block system" tower will be
placed at the crossing this time. -.
Mr.. Editor. we are glad to see the diff
ference of opinion prevailing in the edl-
torial columns of the two papers publish,
ed in your town They may be termed
''the pets" of the people: Don't let NC
Laurin's interest lag and kindly whisper
to Brother Rowell that the distinguished
Senior Senator'S outlook is bright and
encourage him to enlarge his head lines.
Don't be afraid, the people will take care
of you. o.
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