The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-07-03
EAST END.
What IN" Sees and Hears on His
Rounds About the City and Along
Route No.. 8.
AT IIYMEN'SiALTAR.

Inc cnurcn was preCGlly anu CaSuelully
decorated, the blinds were drawn, and the
chandelier and lighted lamps shed a soft
mellow light over all, adding much to the
scene of love and beauty.
Miss Maggie Evans presided at the or
gan and as she played a low ~ accom-
paniment all was still as tho 13uot voice
OF Miss Margaret Evans Sister OF the
BRIDE 1oated out in all of its marvellous
beauty in the words and melody Of that
beautiful song entitled Because" which,
was beautifully rendered in all its sweet.
ness.
Just as the last sweet notes died away
the bridal party entered the church and
marched up the aisle to the low and sweet
strains OF Mendelssohn's wedding march
and rs the bridal party took their places
around the church all was hushed as the
pastor-Rev. J. B. iHillhouse-stepped for
ward in a short, but earnest and impress
sive ceremony made them mar and wife.
The ceremony over the wedding march
from "Lohengrin" was given as a seces-
sioual and the bridal party and invited
guests were driven to the home OF the
bride In the city Of Abbeville, where an ele-
CANT reception was given them.
Immediately after the reception Mr.. and
Mrs. Terrell left over the Southern for a
short stay at Glenn Springs near Spartan
burg. They will also visit other places Of III
terest, after which they. will lie at home to
tlleir many friends in their new home
ut G%reclyville, SC.
The bride is a highly cultured and re-
fined lady and moves in a large circle OF
friends, all Of whom follow her to new
home with kindest congratulations and
best wishes.
BARKSDALE-WELSH.
On Wednesday afternoon, June the 26th,
Miss Ruby Barksdale and Mr.. Welch of
Abbeville were happily united in the bonds
Of holy wedlock at the Methodist parson-
age by the Rev. Leonard Of the Methodist
church, who in a most impressive and sol
emn ceremony pronounced them man and
wife.
This being q kind Of surprise" marriage
only a few friends OF the contracting par
ties were present.
Miss Barkscale is a daughter of our
townsman W. D. B%arksdale and the groom
is one Of the popular employees Of the
lSeaboard Railroad Company.
MIR. and Mrs. Welsh are boarding at the
home Of Mrs. Benton on Main street and
have the congratulations and best wishes
Of hosts Of friends.
sMITH-wooDHURsT.
Another surprise" marriage was that of
Miss Katie Smith and Mr.. Edgar Wood
hurst, who were married last Sunday morn
ing June the 3Oth at Lebanon Manse by
the pastor Rev. j. A. Hobhouse, who in
the presence Of a few friends pronounced
them man and wife, in a short and i'm
pressive ceremony.
This happy couple are quite young and
as they enter upon their newly welded
life they have the very bestwishes of hosts
of friends. The bride is one Of Lebanon's
sweet and pretty young ladies and the
|groomis a self made young man and is u
hard working and Industrious farmer who
deserves success which we hope awaits
him. .
Long life, health and happiness be
theirs.
Major F. w. R. Nance celebrated his 18th
birthday last Saturday the Goth June
The Major is yet hale and hearty and full
OF life and has one of the best Of wives to
cheer. him OH through life-he is also hap
by wf.h his children and grandchildren
about s.m-TIe Is also blessed with plenty
of this worlds goods and to all these
blessings we hope may be added yet many
years of health and happiness, and that
he may live to see many happy returns OF
this joyous occasion.
MI. Gottlolh Neufrer is clerking in the
postol1ice for the present.
Tomorrow-Thursday-will be the
Fourth" OF July and the carriers will cele-
brate the glorious fourth while the Office
will observe Sunday hours.
Miss Bessie Murray's time with Philson
& Henry being up she is now taking her
summer vacation and rest.
Mrs. J. 3. Loyal entertained last Friday
evening in Il most delightful manner, in
honor Of her charming guest, Miss Mon
roe, of North Carolina. The guests spent
a most enjoyable evening. Delightful
cream and cake were served.
Mr.. Robert Coleman is home from Col
lego and will spend his vacation in the
store of DR.. C. A. Milford Il Co., where he
will he pleased to see his friends.
DR.. Briggs of North Augusta is in the
city, the guest of his friend, DR.. Rayford
Power.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. o. Lawton yof Lena, S.
c. after a pleasant stay with Rev. j. NJ.
Lawson a~nd..family have returned to their
home.
Last Sunday was observed as Chill
dren's Day" in tho Methodist church, the
church was we. filled and the exercises
were very interesting and entertaining,
consisting of music, rccitations, solos
and other features that were enjoyed by
all.
Rev. Leonard Is sick, therefore no SER
vices in the NJ. E. Church last Sunday
morning or night. We hope he will soon
be restored to usual health.