The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-01-29

the opinion, for we have known Mr. Gov
inaton from boyhood, that what was said
by Jefferson Of President Monroe to vii:
u he could be turned inside out not a;lep
rous spot would be disclosed. conld bs said
OF Mr. .Covington, without fear Of fulsom |
adulatiop. The rich prize he won was not
gained, but by vigorous effort. Who would
boast OF victory that cost no strategy.
and no careful disposition Of the forces9
Who would bulletin suoh success, ns my
Uncle Toby's in back garden, with only
Corporal Trim for assailantp BY some
strange metonymy not laid down in the
books. the oaptor became captive, and Mr..
OovingtoI, to-day, is the happiest man In
South Carolina. We extend to Bfr. aud
hrs. Coviugton our heartiest congratula
tions with hope, that their married life
may glide es smoothly as rivulot of oil
over polished marble, and, that its close
may be as an autumnal sunset made o,or.
Ions with crimson aud gold.
The guests were a representative body
OF the beauty and ohivalry of our coun ty.
Men who, by the magnitude of their at-
tainments and nobility of their characters,
have shed halo of glory around Marlboro
county, which eliminated in giving her tho
proud character that can never be taken
from her. In the number was Mr. and
Mrs. John s. Moore, to whose uurcmitting
care and sorupulous attention in their
school room much OF Mr.. Covington's phe.
nominal success in life is due. The people
Of the Pee Dee section owe these venerable
educators debt Of gratitude they can
never pay. but it is e atifying to know tho
memory Of their good deeds can never be
obliterated. but will rise up in the twi-
light Of history like some grand old cathe-
dral lifting itself iu imperishable beauty
above the objects Of earth, majestic in Its
vast proportions, awful in its solemn state
liness, sublime in its severe simplicity.
Their Influence reaches from the mountains
Of Virginia to the undulating shores of tho
briny Atlantic. MIR. Covington's Pastor,
Rev. w. B. Baker, was present., We were
pleased to know he is 80 highly esteemed
by his charge. His Physician, Dr.. j. F.
Kinney, and his beautiful wife were also
in evidence. The merchant princes Of your
progressive city, Capt Weatherly and O B.
| Crosland, contributed effusively to the en-
ioyments of the dinner. We must not omit
Hon. P. A. Hodges, your mayor, the most
polished, courtly and handsome man in
Marlboro nor can we pass Hon J. 7. Cow
ington and Hon j. @. Campbell and his
highly cultured wifc-we were plensed to
form her &C quaintance Wordsworth says
''TTLac gocd die s:s.,
And they whose hearts are dry as summer
dust,
Burn to tho socket"
While believe thie to be generally true
there are conspicuous exceptions in the
number, Mr.. John s. Fletcher, was also
present, hale and hearty-a better, purer
and honester man never wore the garb of
humanity. will only mention one more,
Uncle Joel, about whom there was such on
atmosphere Of spring-time that we found
ourselves incontinently looking about for
bed of violets.
The bridal presents were rich and of great
variety.
Tha ploesires Of the day, wtre roneains-
Nv roundsd Dy Ii.Ge "tol, about ;au
year bid copiag. alone, 70 plg Art saying
IN swe eetast arcaat3 'i,ood byo Alater Mo
Tic Ifoidsd tha dear littlu ohernh to ~
laa:- md i-eseaaed 8 kiag on her velvet
check. 1t Is not often little child, 30
young, will approach q stranger with such
winning confidence. She is the daughter
OF Mr.. w. j Covington and his estimable
wife, and niece 5of one Of the lovellest
girls that Marlboro ever produced-in one
feature, she surpasses them all. She is
now the devoted wife of Mitchell Parham
The parties present we're
Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Covington,
Mr.. and Mrs w. j Coviugton,
Hon. Jas t. Covington and wife,
NJ and Mrs. Joel Covipgton,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Covington,
MIR. and Mrs. T. G. Govington,
Miss Sallie Coviugton.
Mr.. Trussie Coving,on,
Mr.. John L. Covington,
Mrs Carrie Covington,
Mr.. John S. Fletcher,
Mr.. A. M. Fletcher,
Mr.. f. II. Fletcher,
Mr.. E. G. Morrison,
Mrs. e. l.. Spencer.
Col r @. Mcintyre,
Capt. w. H. Mcintyre,
Miss Cornelia Mcintyre,
Mrs Brendon Huestess,
Mr.. and Mrs John S. Moore,
Hon j. G. Campbell and wife,
Mrs. Ella Fletcher and daughter,
Mr.. Thos Fletcher,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Breeder,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Williams,
Hon. 2 A. Hodges and wife,
DR.. and Mrs. j. f. Kinney,
Capt e. NJ. Weatherly,
Mr.. @. b. Cros'and,
Mr.. FL. II. Crosland,
Mr. John Huestess and Miss Annie,
MIR. and Mrs. j. b. Huestess,
Miss Hattie Macarthur,
Miss Mary Townsend,
Mr.. Silas Bounds and daughter of
r. G. MoINrRnE.
Beauty Spot, Jan 25, 1904.