The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-01-01
SCHENCK-JONES.
Happy Marriage or Tuesday Evenin
of MIR. VIM. G.. Schenck and Miss
Caroline Jones.

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and Miss Caroline Jones. ot
this city, were married at
$50 O'Clock on Tuesday evening, De-
cember 90, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. C. Jones, parents Of the
bride. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. J. E. James, Of Aveleigh
Presbyterian church, pastor Of the
bride, in the presence of large and
brilliant assemblage Of the relatives
and friends Of the contracting parties.
The spacious colonial home in CAL
houn street was beautifully and artis-
tically decorated for the happy oc-
casion, the color scheme being green
and white and the decorations carry
ing out the spirit of the holiday sea-
son. The dining room was especial
ly pretty with its garlands Of South
ern smilax, pots Of white hyacinths
and narcissus and myriads of candles
shedding soft radiance.
The altar was arranged in the hall,
the bridal party entering to the
strains Of Mendelssohn IS wedding
march. rendered by Miss Harriette
McIver Leavell, at the piano, accom-
panied by Miss Carrie Pool ON the
violin. Two little maids, Misses
Margaret Davis and Louise Jones. the
latter a sister Of the bride. came
down the steps and took their posi-
tions on either side Of the altar.
They were followed by the maid of
honor, Miss Anna Cherry, of Rock
Hill. The groom entered from the
rear hall upon the arm Of his best
man, Mr.. William ". Boykin, of
Charlotte, and at the altar awaited
the bride, who entered upon the arm
of her father, Mr.. A. c. Jones. Fac
ing the contracting parties was the
Rev. Mr.. James, who impresslvely
spoke the ceremony. the ring being
used.
The bride was gowned in an ele-
giant creation Of messaline, with chif-
fon trimmings, made in directoire
style, en- train. Her veil was held
with natural orange blossoms, and
she carried a shower bouquet of ros-
es and lilies of the va-,ey.
Miss Cherry, maid Of ionor, wore
beautiful gown of white net over
satin, with Irish point medallions and
Valenciennes lace trimmings. She
carried white carnations, and feath-
cry ferns tied with talie.
Misses Margaret Davis and Louise
Jones wore dainty lingerie gowns Of
white. and carried bouquets Of white
carnations.
Following the ceremony an elegant
salad course was served en- buffet.
In serving Mrs. O. McR. Holmes was
assisted by Misses Myra Mower, Cora
Dominick. Fannie Mae Carwile, Ethel
Boozer, Jeanne Pelham and Lucy Nc
Caughrin. The bridal table was
beautiful, with its cover Of Batten-
berg over green satin, and with its
centre-piece of white carnations and
ferns, tulle twined with smilax being
suspended from the chandelier.
Misses Nina Seay aud Blanche Dav-
idson served coffee and cake at pref
tily appointed tables in the hall and
rear parlor.
The presents were numerous and
handsome, among the number being
handsome silver service-the gift
Of the groom's family-which has
been in the Schenck family for many
years.
The bride and groom have many
friends in Newberry and throughout
this and other States who wish for
them much happiness. Mr.. Schenck
came to Newberry from North Car
olina some years ago and made his
home here. Energetic, and Of a gen.
ial disposition, he has succeeded in
business and has made warm friends.
The bride is daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Jones, Of Newberry. She
adds to her personal charms a rare
disposition which, combined with her
accomplishments, has made her loved
wherever she is known.
Among the out-of-town guests
present at the wedding we're: Mr.. n.
". Schenck, of Nevbern. N. c.. faith
er of the groom; Mrs. Baker, New
bern. n. c.; Miss Jean Witherspoon,
Greenville; Miss Nina Seay, Colum-
bia: Miss Annie Bateman, Columbia;
Miss Anna Cherry, Rock Hill; Mr.
and Mrs. F. F. Greneker and daugh-