The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-05-05
L0WHDESVILLE.
LoWndesliue, May 5. 1909.

Lowndesville, May 8. 1903.
Miss Louise Barber OF the Lander Female
place Tuesday. staying here only a few hours.
Miss Ottie Fey went TO Anderson Tuesday
Oh a shopping expedition.
Miss Lila Dean OF Deans came down Ipes-
since then.
Mrs. ] II. Latimer Of Abbevllle who bad
spent several months In this place with her
sister, Mrs. J. T. Latimer, went back to her
Abbeville home last week.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Baker, OF Washington, u. C., came
In Thursday and In company win Dim came
bis niece, Mrs. Edmund Brady, Of the same
place TO remain for some time.
From newspaper reports an awful storm
with its usual parts, swept over 9 large terri
tory Friday evening and night, striking
many places with such force as 10 cause de-
struction 10 life and properly. Fortunateiy
form,-not q very high, strong wind nor q
great deal Of rain, some hail. but In the sur
rounding country In places there were wash
ing rains, stronger wind and mncn more pan.
The social event of the past week. as we'll as
the month and The year, was Inc union IN
marriage OF Mr.. h. NJ. Schumpert and Miss
l.. Menlsgue Huckabee. For cause the mar
rage festivities were neld al lne nome OF Inc
REIN TO his idt as and pen, as he would other
wise do. -,
II was an ideal evening. The weather could
not have better suited al concerned II II had
been made TO order. aud all who could posi-.
bly, do 80, honored The occasion with their
presence, and at the appointed t1me,3 p. M.
Miss Efie Bennett. who Is an arcompnsned
musician, d fine performer, began to render
upon the plano. In soft sweet strains, music
in complete m to the occasion. Just
then ali who could get q view bad their atten.
ton directed TO Misses ElLouise Harper and
Pet Hawthorne. who in measured tread were
slowly descending the stairs INTO the rear
hall. They took their positions one on each
aide of the lace curtains separating the Two
balls. They drew the curtains aside disclos-
ing q large bell pendant from the ceiling
above. The bride and groom slowly followed
above named ladies, and took their position
under the bell,-then The officiating minister
Rev. r. w. HUMPHREYS. In O short and I'm.
p~ressive manner according. 10 the ritual OF
i the Methodist church., made them one, In
Eheart, hand and life. After the warmest
NEST heartfelt congratulations by all present.
next In order as many OF the guests as couio
be Conveniently and comfortably seated in
the spacious dining ROOM, took their places
end we're well served by the attentive and et
fcient Mattresses, Misses Camille smith, L'z-
nent. While each guest was being served
with all Of the nice essentials to the make up
of q perfect wedding menu Miss Mozelie
Huckabee pinned upon them a red double
II NJ. s. and l.. Nj. H. April 18th, 1909. After
u time in social converse the bridal couple left
for their home near GreRg's Shoals.
The groom is a native of Newberry county
Is very popular wherever known, has acquit-
ted himself in such q way as 10 have gained 8
responsible and lucrative position, that Of
Superiptepd, ut OF the Power Plant at above
named shoals on the Savannah.
The bride Is the eldest daughter OF Mr.. j. M
Huckabee Of This town. She was considered
one of The preLtiest, most amiab!e and best
beloved young ladies Of the town and COM
munity.
In a%ttesiation OF the popularity OF the cou'
pie and the estimation In which they are
he'd, 1t IL said, that every family and each
single Individual IN vited TO their puptlals,
whether present or absent, presented q hand.
some, useful and valuable memento as 8 bri.
DIAL prese nj. While there was no studied and
oft.tlmes arbitrary arrangement OF house
flowers were placed where they would be
most effective In attracting attention, and al
the same time thoTed the SIX illful touch oil
tastely woman. Troupe.