The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-06-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Brilliant Marriage Of Miss Thyra
Schumpert and Mr.. John
Sanford Mcclure.

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marriage was performed in the Luth-
eran Church Of the Redeemer, the
simple and impressive ceremony be-
ing spoken at 7.30 O'Clock by the pas
tor, the Rev. VIM. l.. Seabrook, in
the presence of large and brilliant
assemblage of the friends of the con-
tracing parties.
The deserved popularity of the
bride and the many warm friends
made by Mr.. Mcclure during his Wis
its to Ncwberry made the marriage
one of the most interesting events Of
Ncwbcrry's social season.
Miss Schumpert is a daughter Of
Col. Osborne l.. Schumpert, of New
berry. Combining a charm of person
with disposition that is at once
sweet and attractive, she has many
warm friends here and elsewhere
throughout this and other states
where she is known.
Mr.. Mcclure is a prominent whole
sale clothing merchant of Knoxville.
He is well known in Newberry and in
South Carolina, where he has visited
frequently during the past several
years. He is successful business
man, of magnetic personality.
The church was beautifully deco
rated for the happy occasion. The
chancel was banked with palms, and
there was a profusion Of ivy tastiIy
arranged.
Miss Schumpert' 5 maid of honor
was Mrs. Jack Lewis, of Spartan
burg. and Mr.. Mcclure best man
was Mr.. c. L. Buckley, of Knoxville.
The brides maids were Misses Bcs-
sic Schumpert. Ruth Wells, Bessie
Glider and Carrie Pool, all of New
berry. and the groomsmen were
MessrS. \. T. Little, William Grecv-
er. +. NJ. ITambright and J. II. Nc
Galley. all uf Knoxville. The ushcrs
were McSsrS. J. p. Chase, of Spartan
burg. and Jack Lewis, of Spartan
burg. and McSsrS. +. II. Dominick
and w. {. Schenck. of Ncwberry.
Following the uShcrS and the brI-
al party came the dame of honor Mrs.
Lewis. gowned in white lace robe
over white satin. She was followed
by the bride, who entered on the arm
of her father, Col. Schumpert. and
met the groom at the altar. The bride
was beautifully "owmci in white
I.ouisine. in Princess design. and car
ricd white carnations and fern. held
with white satin ribbon. The. bride IS
maids wore rose net over rose taifeta.
and carried pink and white carna-
ti"nS. held with pink satin ribbon.
The bridal party entered to the
strains Of Lohengrin 5 wedding march,
Skillf'nlly rendered by Miss Maize
D"minick. During the ceremony Miss
D"minick softly played go, Promise
Me. y and Nelson's wedding march as
the party retired from the church.
1t was one of the prcttiest and
most impressive ceremonies ever
seen in Ncwberry.
After the ceremony a reception was
given ut the home Of the brides par
cnts. Col. and Mrs. Schumpert. The
home in Main street was appropriate
~ decorated, the bride : dining room
being in green and white, the tables
being banked with white carnations,
and the other dining room being in
red. with profusion Of red roses and
red vcrbcna.
An elegant dinner was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure left Ncwber-
ry via the Southern at 9.06 Thurs
day evening. They will take an ex-
tcnsive bridal tour extending through
the north and west. Their home will
be in Knoxville.
Mr.. Mcclure at Home.
The Knoxville paper has the fol-
lowing the say of Mr.. Mcclure:
"Since the formal announcement,
made in The Sentinel last Saturday,
of the approaching marriage of Mr..
John Sanford Mcclure, of this city,
and Miss Thyra Schumpert, of New
berry, S. c., much interest has been
manifested in the event among mem
bers of local social circles, in which
Mr.. Mcclure is held in such high
esteem. The wedding will be one OF
the most notable affairs Of the season
in Newberry society. 1t will he an
elaborate church nuptial ceremony
preceding which will be numerous
receptions and other affairs in com.
pliment to the winsome bride-to-be
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