The news & observer., 1905-06-20

about $50 o'clock seeking a magis-
trate. Squire r. c. Cantwell was
found, and though this was his first
attempt to officiate he consented. Then
appeared the couple, a stalwart young
| farmer and bushing maid of seven
teen. The big club room was used
and the members stood round to see
the knot tied. Squire Cantwell per-
formed his first offense gracefully and
everybody congratulated the happy
couple who then took in the gayeties
of Wrightsville.
Ray-CarsOn.
Jefferson, June ia beautiful
wedding was celebrated here when
Mr. Walter J. Ray, of Tree Top, and
Miss Margaret Carson, a most charm
ing and accomplished young lady were
married at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. l.. A. Carson, Rev. Sey-
mour Taylor officiating.
The wedding music was by Mrs. w.
p. Hamilton and the ushers were
Messrs. Geo. j. Hamilton and w. II.
Worth. After the wedding there was
a reception al the home of the grooms S
mother and the next night one at the
home of the brides mother. Bride and
groom are natives of Ashe and are
very popular.
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\ Deck Dance.
A delightful deck dance was given
last Thursday afternoon by the officers
of the battleship Iowa at Norfolk. this
probably the last o, these delightful
vents. In the large party present
there were from North Carolina Miss
ID<x ,,rI~.>. \
Miss Kyle, of Fayetteville.
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Davis Hnbcl
Richmond Va, June 19.-Ona of
the prettiest of home weddings tnok
place at tha hon. If M alll Mrs.
Geo. 3. Davis, when their daughter,
Miss Mary Louise Davis, was united IN
marriage to Rev. Samuel Tiiden Habei,
of Bedford City, Va. The spacious
parlors and hall were beautifully deco
rated with ferns, palms and sweet
peas. An aisle was made with rib
bon, through which the bridal party
proceeded to an altar which had
been erected in the front parlor.
Mr.. Fred Evenson, volinist. and
Miss Florence Anderson, pianist,
furnished music. Little Misses Mabel
and Mildred Cooley. of Nashville, n.
c., and May Davis. of Richmond,
nieces of the bride, and Ruth Davis,
sister of the bride, were flower girls.
They were dressed in white organdic,
daintily trimmed in lace and white
ribbon and carried baskets of ferns
and sweet peas. Mrs r. A. +.
Cooley, sister of the bride. was matron
of honor. She was dressed in white
silk MULE, accordion pleated, over
white silk. The bride, beautifully
gowned in white silk and lace, and
carrying brides roses, came in on the
arm of her father. Mr.. Geo. B. Davis.
They were met at the altar by the
groom with his best man. Rev. w. y.
Warrington. of Richmond Rev. Geo
d Mcdaniel. of the First Baptist
church, ofliciated in a most beautiful
and impressive ceremony. Mr.. and
Mrs Habei left on the nine thirty D.
m. train for their future home in Bed
ford City, Va
The numerous and handsome pres
ents. among which was a beautiful
Mrs. Montague attested the high es
teem in which tho young couple is
held.
Prominent among the guests pres
ent were: DR.. Pitcher, of Petersburg
Va Mr.. c. B. Davis. of Chase City,
Va: Miss Nettie Tiller, of Ashland.
Va: Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Armnold. Mr.,
and Mrs Geo. B. Davis. Jr.. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Davis, MIR. and Mrs. w. '2.
Anderson, DR.. J. G.. Trivilian. Mrs. Dr..
Mitchell and Mrs. Governor Montague,
of Richmond. Va. Mrs. ] j. West
moreland, of Petersburg, Va; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. A. P. Cooley of Nashville
N G..
The bride has many friends in North
Carolina who wish her much joy and
happiness in her new life.
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Redfearn-GattiS.
Invitations have been sent to friends
as follows:
"Rev. and Mrs. r. J. Gattis
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter,
Ncttie,
to
Mr.. Edward T.. Redfearn,
Thursday evening,
June twenty-ninth,
nineteen hundred and five.
at eight o'clock
210 East Fifth Street
Charlotte. n. c.
The bride elect is a young woman
with a large circle of friends, won by
her charm of manners and attractive
personality. Mr.. Redfearn is a wei
known young business man of Char
lotte, connected with the Liddell Com
pany.
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To Miss Bonnie BiSlon.
Wilson. June IA delightful jap
anese Porch Party was given on Fri
day night by the Misses Farmer, in
honor of their guest, Miss Bonnie
Bishop, of Greensboro. There were
many guests present.
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Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday to Mr. NJ NJ. Triplett and Miss
Irene Johnson, both of Rolesville; to