Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-05-25
Wilson Shirley Nuptiais.

One of the prettiest weddings of the
season Vas that of Miss Vera Shirle Y
and Mr. Samuel Bennett Wilson at
Whitwell Tue sday morning. The cere-
monv was performed at the NJ. <.
church, south, in the presence of d large
number of friends who had gathered in
response TO invitations extended and
which they gladly &C ;eptrd, for both
bride and groom are admired by large
circle of friends and acquaintance.
BY $50 the spacious chapel was
packed. Miss Marie Miller sang beauti-
fully "Because" Then the bridal
party filed in as the strains of Lohen-
grin's wedding march were played.
Miss Lille May Meyers, OF Jasper, pre-
sided at the piano. During the cere-
mony Hearts and Flowers" was render
ed softly, Miss Villa Lamb accom- pan
ing the piano on the violin. The line
of march was ~ two aisles. The ushers,
Robert Dykes and E. A. Granson, pro-
ceeded up the right isle, opposite the
brides maid, Miss Lena Shirley sister
of the bride, who approached up the
left aisle. The ushers were followed by
the groom and Robert Morgan, who was
best man. Opposite were the flower
girls, Misses Katherine Farmer, cousin
OF the groom and Miss Vera Meagher,
who is namesake Of the bride, carry
ing sweet peas and white carnations.
Following the flower girls came the
bride, Miss Vera Shirley, leaning on the
arm of her father, c c. Shirley, who
gave her away. She carried sunburSt
roses bound with imported white tulle.
The party formed about the chancel in
two semi-circles facing each other
Between these the bride and groom
faced the Rev. E. A. Shugart, of Sweet
water. who stood in front Of the chan
Gel, which was appropriately decorated
with daisies and moak orange, with
background Of pain and ferns, the col
or scheme being white and green. The
ceremony was simple, yet beautiful and
impressive, the ring being used. When
Rev. Sbugart had said, II pronounce
you husband and wife" and gave his
hand in congratulation, the party fl ed
out to the insuiring strains of Mendel-
sohn's wedding march, played on the
piano and violin.
The groom 10 the popular and effic-
ient cashier OF the 'Sequatchie County
Bank and is universally well liked.
The bride is beautiful and accomplish
ed and il the daughter Of Mr., and Mrs.
c. G. Shirley, of Whitwell, the former
being a prominent merchant and hush
ness man Of that place 81" will be
missed in church and social circles at
her home. hut while that Is so a warm
welcome awaits her in Dunlap, her new
home
Tn" out,of-totn attendants at the
wedding were: Misses villa and Una
Lamb, Marjorie Over, Blanche, Leila,
L ia, aud Irna Thurman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Wilson. Mr. and Mrs Floyd
Barker, Mr. and Mrs. J.. L. Farmer
and children. Mr.. John Wilson, and
MIR and Mrs J. & H,l>Ck, Dunlap:
Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Wilson. Chatta-
nooGa; Miss J-annette Ueathridge,
South PIttshurR: Miss Myra Toilet,
Pik~villr.
a handsome line of presents was on
display at the shirley home. where
r"ce ption was held after the core mony,
which Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, !
accom- panied by number of 'riends. |
eft i'm mediately in cars for I}ride nport, !
where they took the train for Birming- j
nam, Ala, to be present at the Confed- !
rate reunion nd visit points Of ,rt"r- :
st After Monday they will b- at
lorn in Dunlap.-Dunlan Tribune.
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