The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1903-11-04
EAST END
What "M' Sees and Hears on His
Bounds In COnntry and In Town.

What ssM'' Sees and Hears on His
Rounds In COnntry and In Town.
Abbeville. s. c.. Nov. 1, 1908.
MARRIAGE BELLS RING THEIR SWEETEST
CHIMES.
On Wednesday evening. October 2Sth, 1903,
at $3.50 O'Clock. Miss Lou Emily Vose and Mr..
Robert Hill, Jr., Were united 10 marriage at
the residence Of Mr.. w. T. Mcdonald, the
home Of the bride.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Pres
ton B. Wells, OF the NJ. E. Church, OF this city.
About eight O'Clock the invited guests be.
gan to arrive and soon the parlors were well
filled, and as the hands on the old family
clock pointed to the appointed hour the
guests were on tip-toe watching for the ap-
pearance OF the bridal party. when 10! the
favorite march (Mendelssohn) foated out on
the evening breeZe-its sweet music touching
q responsive chord in the hearts of all pres
ent. The bridal party entered In the follow
Miss Ellen Gambrell, as bridesmaid, with
Mr.. Lewis Blount, taking their place on the
Next entered Miss Bessie Murray, as maid
of honor, with Mr.. George Clark as best man,
taking their place on the left.
Next entered Mrs. Claude r: Beacham, OF
Atlanta, as dame OF honor, taxing her place
to the right of the minister.
Next entered the bride on the arm OF the
groom, taking their position Immediately un-
Ssshed Sss e' save the ne sweet strain of music which
echoed soft and low through the room during
the entire ceremony.
Miss Gambrell looked very handsome al
tired in an elegant blue silk gown and span
gled net, ornaments, pearls, shower bouquet
OF white carnations.
Miss Bessie Murray looked very pretty In
pink organdie gown with ribbons and pearls,
carrying shower bouquet OF pink carna-
tions. ~
charming In q handsome white SILK gown,
lace trimmings and carrying shower oou-
Quet Of pink carnations.
The bride never looked more lovely and sty'
caded with lace. and carrying shower bou-
quet OF white carnations. The only ornament
worn by the bride was an elegant broach, The
s genter ei snsrfied n Sean,fuI ses % DIAMOND
Mrs. James A. Hill, as she presided at the
piano, looked lovely gowned in an elegant
cream crepe de chene, trimmings lace and
The groom and groomsmen looked very
handsome in full evening dress.
Artistic planning and skilliul hngers mace
the home quite pretty and attractive. Ferns,
palms, pot plants and cut flowers were ar
ranged around the rooms and hall while gal.
lands Of nonde-scrip or wild rose were grace.
fully festooned about the windows, mantels
OF green and white.
After congratulations were extended, dainty
refreshments were S6rV6u.
The bride and groom are we'll known in the
city and have the esteem and good will OF a
large circle Of friends who wish for them eV'
cry happiness. The bride was the recipient
Of o large number Of handsome and costly
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hill, Jr.. are at home
to their friends at the residence Of Mr. and
Mrs. James s. Cochran.
HAPPY IS THE BRIDE THE SUN SHINES ON.
On Sunday morning, November LIST, 1908 al
10 O'Clock Miss Lois Hammond ana Mr.. Geo.
F. Smith were happily married..
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
in the presence OF the families
Of the contracting parties and few intimate
the home Of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. 8. Hammond.
The bride looked very pretty as she stood
amid the beautiful floral decorations gowned
In handsome blue broad cloth, carrying
shower bouquet Of brides roses.
The bride and groom are we'll known 10 our
people and have host OF friends who extend
TO them hearty congratulations and best
wishes.
PENCIL POINTS HERE AND THERE.
Rev. and Mrs. John o. Wilson were in the
city several days Of last week as the honored
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Speed.
The fourth and last quarterly conference Of
the year was held by Rev. j. o. Wilson, Pre-
siding Elder, in this city and al Sharon last
Miss Rena Kennedy opened her school at
Mr.. r. P. McNeili spent last Saturday and
Sunday with homefolks at Sharon. MIR. Nc
Neill Is one OF the rising young men OF Abbe:
confidenoe Of the firm in whose employ he
has been for q number OF years, until he now
receives fine salary won by merit.
Mr.. George Clark is making weekly visits
to Athens, Georgia, about which some OF the
Abbeville young ladies are very anxious.
What about 1t, George?
Mr.. Dendy Miller spent Sunday last In At
lanta.
Mr.. Granville Beal, Of Calhoun Falls, spent
last Sunday in the city as the guest of DR.. +.
MI: D. (. Kitchener, who has been in the
Pharmacy % aSs Of % Atlanta. our % people regret to
see him and his family leave our city, as they
have won the hearts of many Of our people,
whose best wishes follow them TO their new
home.
Miss Annie Cochran after spending de-
ran and family, left last Saturday for her
home.
Rev. John O. Wilson preached in the Meth
odist church Of this city last Sunday night to
large and attentive congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred HILL after pleasant stay
with friends and relatives In Atlanta, return-
ed home last Thursday.
Miss Ida Cason, of Jewel, Georgia, is expect.
ed in the city this week, where she will be the
Gambrell.
A big crowd OF Abbevillans took In the cir
Gus, and State Fair last week.
Mrs. Carrie Gary is now visiting her daugh-
ter. Mrs: Easo1. Of Charleston.
Hon. Frank B. Gary went to Columbia last
Wednesday on business.
Miss Ellen Link after pleasant visit to rel
atives near Mccormick is expected home Sat
urday next.
Mrs. Mary w. Parker after an extended Wis
It TO relatives and friends in Greenville is
home again.
Mr.. John 81. Penney was in the city last
Monday, and returned home in splendid
new top buggy-so much for 10 cents cotton.
Mrs. G. r. Richey and family will move into
the city very soon and will occupy the new
cottage on Greenville street, belonging to Mr..
Horace McAlister.
ABBEvILLE BUILDING UP.
DR.. L. T. Hill is building handsome two
story dwelling on his lot on Main street.
Mr.. Albert Henry is building pretty cot
tage on upper Main street.
A fine rain fell last Monday which will do
much good.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mrs. Claude Beacham, who was In attend
ance upon the Vose-H marriage, will leave
this week for her home in Atlanta. Mrs.
Beacham Is an Abbeville lady who has many
friends who are always glad to see her In this
her former home.
Mrs. John Riley, of Richmond, Va, Is in
the city the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Frank
3. Gary.