The Forrest City times., 1911-04-28
PlUMM MER- THATCHER
Marianna Citizen Leads One of Forrest City's fairest Daughters to the
 Matrimonial Altar.

While a very quiet, transformations and simple affair, the Hatch CT nuptials, celebrated "Wednesday af- ternoon at the. Church of the Good Shepherd, was one of the prettiest we'd dings seen in Forrest City in many years. The beautiful little church was decorated in pink and white. cut flowers, potted plants and ferns being lavishly used in the decoration, all making up a scene of beauty to be long remembered. There were no cards issued, but nevertheless the church was we'll filled with an eager throng Of friends of the high contracting par ties. who brayed the elements to wit ness the ceremony that made bride of one of Forrest City's fairest belles.
 The bride was beautifully gowned in embroidered chiffon over satin, with veil 10 match, and carried a shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley. The matron, Mrs. A. c. Bridewell, a sister of the bride. was gowned in pink satin and carried pink roses. The bride was given away by MT. II. P. German. Dr. McLendon, of Marianna, acted as best man.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. Edward T. Mabley. rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
 The bride, Miss Ruth Hatcher that was, is a native of Forrest City, a niece of Mrs. NJ. E. Hatcher, with whom she has made her home since the death of her parents, several years ago. She is beautiful, lovable girl, who has long reigned queen in For rest City society, and is withal young woman of all the rare graces and charms Of manner that endears her sex to all mankind. Miss Ruth,n as she was generally and familiarly known to her friends and acquaintances here, is widely known, esteemed and loved by all of those who have the honor of her acquaintance. She is in every way fitted to bless the heart and adorn the home of the lucky young man whom she has chosen to honor with the priceless gift of her heart and hand
 MT Hummer, the groom, is native of Marianna, q member of the firm of Hummer & Davis. He is young business man of rare worth and abili- ty-sober, conscientious and indus trious-and is well known and esteem ed throughout his native county and among wide circle of friends here. He is well fitted to care for and cher ish the fair young woman whom he has won for bride Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the | Hatcher home where. after the cus- tomary good wishes, congratulations and good byes were said, the bride donned her goingaway gown of gray, with hat and outfit to match and proceeded to the Rock Island depot, where they took the 6:10 fast train for Memphis, from which point they expected to go to New Orleans, and thence via the Southern Pacific to San Antonio, and various other Cali fornia and Pacific Coast resorts on a brief honeymoon trip, after which they will be at home in Marianna The Times wishes to join the other friends of the happy couple in extend. ing all the usual good wishes and con- gratulations that have been showered upon them, and sincerely hopes that their voyage along the river of life will be long, happy and prosperous one, filled with all the good things that perfect love, peace and content ment can bring.