The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1906-02-28
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STRIKING FEATURES OF Fl ROOSEVELT
WEDDING.

STRIKING FEATURES OF THE ROOSEVELT
WEDDING.
Thinking some of your readers might he
Interested in a few OF the particulars OF the
marriage we sum up as follows:
eldest daughter of the President OF the
Unrted States to Hon. Nicholas Longwortb
of Ohio was tie most imposing nuptial
ceremony ever celebrated in the White
House.
They were mrrrled In the East room Of
the White House which never looked more
beautiful than 1t did or this occasion In It's
than a week florists and decorators had
been moving topical plants into place and
weaving gariands for the great event. me
and lilies predominating.
Miss Alice had no bridesmaids.
Just as Miss Roosevelt left her dainty
boudoir the Marine band struck up the
Roosevelt's left hand rested GU her fathtr's
arm, Will g in her right she carried Il gor.
geous bouquet OF white orchids and lilies
style. The waist was trimmed with point
lace and had elbow sleeves and no collar.
The court train was of silver brocade. The
tulle bridal veil was caught up with orange
About a thousand guests we're present &c
| witness the marriage. Among whom were
thirty seven foreign Ambassadors and
lions Of their soverisnS and people. The
bride and groom remained standing on the
| platform until all the guests had offered
Miss Roosevelt probably received a great
er variety OF wedding presents than ever
before given to an America bride They
numbered considerably over a thousand
and P5o ! e aasr rePr re e @lfI,o On % aoI5sa value
A large room was set apart for the recep-
ton Of the presents and was filled to over
Ills said that at Tifany's alone more thai
500, 900 worth OF jewelry and bricabfac was
ordered for the wedding. ,
They are now Oh on their bridal tour and
on their return will be at home in Washing
ton.
AY1NG n DoINGs ON NO g..
On last Thursday the % one OF the saddest
accidents that could mar the happiness of
the year old son, George Wallace, OF Mr..
W. c. Mcneil by Lowrie Walker, colored,
one OF bis hired hands. Mr.. Charlie McNeill,
the colored boy and little Wallace were In
the woods after pine needles and carried an
old pistol With them to see IT II would shoot.
| On their arrival Mr.. Charlie McNeill jum-
lance TO look after hip rabbit gums, when
hardly out OF sight he heard the pistol shot
and the call OF the negro saying ."come here
Charlie, I have killed your baby" he ran
for bis darling little brother being shot in the
side and through both lungs, and heart ex-
pired almost instantly.
had been kicked by a mule which broke one
OF his legs; This suffering bad made him the
pei or the household, and now so soon 70
lace was a bright little fellow and the sun.
shine OF the home which is now glowing
without his sweet prattle and the merry pat
ter of bis little feet. He has only gone to
ing at the Beautiful Gate" TO welcome father
and mother, sister and brother.
Interment took place on Friday afternoon
number OF frien ds. The bereaved aud heart.
broken ones have the sincere sympathy OF
many friends In this their dark hour ofafhc-
tions. It's weet to know "earth has no sor-
row, that heaven cannot heal"
Miss Jane Eakin accompanied BY her neice
Miss Dotsie Evans spent several days OF the
past week With relatives IN Green wood.
ness is now up again and hopes soon to be
quite well.
MI. and Mrs. A. j. Penney spent las.
Thursday with Mrs. John a.. Pen ney and
family Of Sharon.
The following pretty young ladies' we're the
hopored guests OF Miss Benie Watson last
Calvert, Miss Septima Hollingsworth, Miss
Lois Wilson, Miss Edna Cox, Miss Bessie Lee
lCheatham all of Abbeville. Miss Benie Ia q
splendid hostess and her guests had a delight
full visit,
Mrs. Joseph Gilbert and children Of Lowr.
desville spent several days OF last week with
homefolks and friends on route No 8 return.
ing home on Monday last.
Mrs. E. NJ. Thomson spent Sunday after.
noon with Mrs. Sherrard.
News Is Is scarce In the country as farmers
are busy at work and every body as home.
IN AND RoUND THE CITY.
Miss Sadie Hammond will leave TO day for
I Greenwood TO accept q situation In the
millinery business with Mrs. Sproles one Of
Green woods fashionable milliners.
A. q -N~ nan -1n 49, -Al~ - a. To-
OF business last Monday and was greeted by
his many friends with delight at his early
recovery.
MI. i'll, Dickson of Atlanta spent Sunday
by many friends. Mr.. Dickson once lived
here, we think he still has q hankeriug after
Abbeville, or some Of her fair daughters at
least.
Mr.. w. T. McFall died at bis home In this
city last Sunday night February the 25th
after a short lin ess. The deceased was pro.
prieIor OF the Eureka hotel and was a genial
and courteous host and was a success as a
hotel man. he was held in the highest e.
TEEN by our people and his death casts q
| gloom OF sadness over the entire city. His re-
mains were carried 10 Anderson for inter-
ment and were accompanied by a humber OF
, friends. The bereaved wife and children
have the sincere sympathy OF this oommu-
nifty.
The many friends Of Mrs. Joe Wilson rejoice
that she 10 home again and Is getting on az
as well as could be expected. Every body Ia
anxious about her and hopes she will soon be
fully restored TO health.
Mr.. r. 8. Lin TO The delight Of his many
friends still "holds down" the City Post OF.
flee.
The carriers enjoyed Washingtou's birth
day at home at least off duty one more days
rest.
Dr.. and Mrs. John g. Edwards in the city
j last week for q day or two. DR.. Edwards
looks we'll and was cordially greeted by bis
friends, who we're also glad 10 welcome Mrs.
Edwards to our City.