The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-01-06
SALEM.


SALEM.
Salem, Jan. 5.-The New Year
dawned on this section bowed in sor-
row over the death of Mrs. Maud Nc
Bride Dabbs. which occurred on the
morning OF the last day Of the old
year.
She was the dutiful daughter of the
late Jas. Mcbride and Mrs. S. B..
Mcbride, one of the largest landown-
ers of this section; sister of Mr.. G..
w. Mcbride, who with his mother
survives her; wife Of Hon. E. w.
Dabbs. the mother of six dear children,
and an admired friend OF all who
knew her.
Her life was spent for those she
loved, her friends. (alr her home
and her God.
In this noble life. self was seldom
thought of, for there never lived a
more unselfish, character than she
possessed.
At noon on New Years day her re-
mains were laid to rest in Brick
Church cemetery, followed by a
large assemblage with fearful eyes to
pay the last sad tribute to one they
knew was their true friend. To her,
death had no fears. Life's duties had
all been done when the summons
came. calmly and peacefully her soul
took Its fight to the God who gave It..
She was a consistent member of the
Presbyterian church from early child
hood and was In her 49th year.
She is survived by six children,
whom she spent her life in devotion
to, and teaching to tread the path
their Saviour trod. ~
All that medical SKILL kind nursing
could do was DONE but after two
weeks battling that noble heart ceas-
ed to beat, and she fell asleep to wake
again.
The sympathy Of the entire commu-
nifty goes out to those so sorely be-
reaved.
A Double Wedding.
On Thursday at noon at the hand
some conutry residence of Mr.. w. S.
Smith, Smithv!le. S. c.. was solem-
nized the marriage of Miss Lena
Kirkley and Mr. Albert Mortimer
King. of Savannah, Ca; and Miss
Bertha Kirkley and Mr.. Chas. J..
2alne. OF waycross. Ga.
The rooms OF the lower floor were
thrown together and prettily deco
rated with snilax vines and mistle-
toe. in the parlor 4 graceful arch was
erected. from which was suspended a
white wedding bell. beneath which the
couples stood while taking the SOL
emn vows which united them for life.
Miss Annie Paine, of Macon, Ca,
played the wedding marches and
promptly at IL o'clock, as Miss Lena
kirkley descended the stairs on the
arm OF her uncle, Mr.. Smith, the
groom entered with Mr.. Jas. Kirkley
and met the bride at the altar and
were united In marriage by the Rev.
j. p. Marion, pastor Of the Presbyte-
rian church Of this city. The bride
wore most becoming cream coat
suit and white picture hat and car
ried white carnations.
At 1890, as the sweet strains of
Mendelsshon's wedding march was
again sounded. Miss Bertha Kirkley
with her sister, Mrs. King, as dame
of honor, entered and was met at
the altar by the groom, with his best
man, Mr.. Ed Paine. of Jacksonville,
Fla. and were married by Rev. Ma
rion.
The bride wore beautiful gown Of
white messaline satin with VEIL and
carried white carnations. Mrs. Kings
gown was handsome one Of blue
satin.
The ceremonies were witnessed by
the Immediate families and a few
friends, who drove out from Sumter
and Camden.
After the congratulations and many
expressions OF good wishes the guests
were invited into the dining room
where an elegant dinner was served.
During the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Camden, from where they took the
1870 train for their respective homes,
Charleston and waycross. Ca.