Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-11-17
MID PALMS AND ROSES
THE VOWS ARE GIVEN.
Pretty Wedding in Ameri-
GUS Yesterday.


and Mr.. James T.. Killen yesterday
morning was one of the loveliest of
the fall season. The brightness of the
sunshine, the gorgeous beauty Of au-
tumn flowers, breathing a welcome to
friends assembled, all combined to
make the occasion an ideal one.
The home of the bride on College
street was tastefully decorated In the
front parlor, where the ceremony was
performed, the color scheme was yell
low and green, waving ferns and
palms were banked, forming the altar
before which stood the handsome
couple.
The mantel was ablaze with gorg-
eous yellow chrysanthemums, dis
playing their rare beauty against a
solid background of green ferns.
] The front reception hall was elabor-
. ately decorated in vines and cut flow
ers, tall vases of cream roses lending
their beauty and fragrance Dark red
chrysanthemums and red roses were
| used in the sitting room, the combina-
| ton of green and red forming a beau
tiful decoration for the mantel.
The dining room, where the brides
table was placed, was vision of
beauty with the soft glow of pink
tapers, delicate ferns, masses of pink
roSnS and chrvC authamunnc
The brides table had for it's center
. bank of pink roses, above
which pink candles in silver Candida
bra cast their yellow glow. Large
| bows of pink tulle, handsome cluny
mats, delicate tracery of green ferns,
cut glass dishes, bon-bons in pink and
green, formed beautiful effect to the
! table, about which was seated con-
| genial party of eight
Besides the bride and groom. the
bridal party was composed of Miss
Emmie Morgan and Mr.. G. J. Hatcher,
of Atlanta; Miss Margaret Buchanan
and Mr.. H. c. Morgan, Mr.. w. p.
Flynn and Miss Helen Morgan.
The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. J. A. Thomas, of
Thomasville.
Preceding the ceremony, Miss Mar
garet Buchanan sang sweetly "Oh.
Promise Me-" and during the cere-
mony she softly played Love Song,
by Nevin.
To the strains of "Mendelssohn S
Wedding March," the groom entered
the parlor with Mr.. c. J. Hatcher, of
Atlanta, his best man. The bride en-
tered with her sister, Miss Emmie
Morgan, maid of honor.
The bride was attired in her travel
ing dress, a beautiful creation of en-
pire blue. with hat, shoes and gloves
to match. She carried shower bo-
quet of white carnations, and never
looked more handsome.
The maid of honor, Miss Emmie
Morgan, wore a beautiful gown of old
rose, her hat, black beaver, trimmed
in white fur and aigrettes, She car
ried an armful of pink carnations.
The guests were received by Miss
AGeneyieve Morgan, who was attired
in blue silk, made empire and trim
med in cream lace and black velvet.
The guests were composed of init
mate friends and relatives of the bride
and groom.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. M. c. Killen, mother of the
groom, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Morgan
Mr.. C. ]. Hatcher of Atlanta, and Rev
and Mrs J. A. Thomas of Thomasville
A beautiful array of presents, silver
china and cut glass, attested to the
popularity of the bride and groom.
A wedding breakfast was served by
three fair young ladies, Misses Geor-
gia Hsir, of Buena Vista; Madge Nc
Afee and Mary Jones.
Mr.. Ki11en, the fortunate groom, is
well-known in South Georgia, being
prominently identified with the hard
ware business in that section.
The bride has been reared in Amer
icus and her numberless friends, while
regretting the distinct loss to our city
in her departure, all join in express
4 ing wishes for a future of unalloyed
| happiness. Mr.. and Mrs. Killen left at
1925 on the Seaboard for trip to
Florida, after which they will reside
| in Valdosta.