The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-10-27
JCSEY-CLAEK WEDDING

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ness the nuptials Of Miss Cornelia
Justice Josey and Mr.. Henry I.
Clark, by Rev. William ]. Gordon
OF Spray, n. c., brother-in-law Of
the groom, assisted by Rev. Reu-
ben Meredith, rector, and Rev.
Floyd S. Cartwright.
The decorations were in perfect
taste, the chancel being left open
for the ceremony, while the back
ground was banked with palms,
interspersed with white and vel
low chrysanthemums, carrying
out in it's entiety the color scheme.
With the exception Of the seats
reserved for the honor guests the
church was filled half an hour be-
fore the time set for the wedding
and before the guests arrived the
friends OF bride and groom were
standing down each side Of the
aisle, and back Of the rear seat.
Miss Mamie Shields, the organ
list, rendered several musical num-
bers, finally swelling the chords
into the magnificent strains Of
!Mendellsohn s Wedding March,
to which the ushers advanced
slowly down the aisle, at which
time also the officiating clergy
men and his assistants took iheil.
places at the altar.
The bridesmaids and grooms-
men followed, the maids being,
Misses Hattie Leggett, Marguer-
lite, Higgs, Louise Josey, Martha
Harris, Laura Clark and Sallie
May Josey. The groomsmen be-
ing, Messrs. Peyton Holloman,
Henry Bowen, Shields Alexander.
Newsom A. Riddick, Danford Jo-
sey and William Mcdowell.
Miss Hattie Herring Josey sis
ter Of the bride, was maid of hon
or, and advanced slowly and alone
to the left Of the altar
Master Irwin Clark kitchin, the
little page, immediately preceded
aisle sloWlyClaru kYrGth ,or--o
the bride, advanced slowly down
thethe bride, who advanced down
the aisle upon the arm Of her
father, Mr.. James Linwood .Jo-
sey, and looked very beautiful in
deed.
The bridegroom, supported by
his best man, and brother, Mr.. IT.
win Clark, took his place to the
right Of the altar as the bride
reached the rostrum,
In clear voice the very impress
i've Episcopal service was carried
through, the congregation stand
ing while the vows were taken
by the contracting parties, and
with the benediction the recess
party proceeded to the carriages
which took them to the home of
the brides parents where recep-
ton was Immediately held.
The bridesmaids wore white
net dresses with yellow tulle hats
and sashes and yellow shoes, and
carried yellow chrysanthemums
The maid Of honor was gowned
in yellow taffeta with white
silk net overdress and yellow hat
and shoes and carried white chry
santhemums. The pages suit
was Of white serge and he carried
an Easter lily. The bride wore
bridal satin with a court train
and trimmings Of pearls and lace
and a long tulle veil arranged il
cap style with sprays Of lily Of
the valley. She carried an arm
full Of bride s roses with a shower
Of lilies Of the valley.
Miss Josey is a native Of Scot
land Neck and for several years
was a member Of the faculty Of
the graded school. She has Ell
deared herself to the community
and is a fine example Of idea
womanhood.
Mr.. Clark is associated Will
the Scotland Neck Cotton Mill:
and takes an active interest IL
the business life Of the town
being president Of the Board o
Trade, secretary Of the Building
and Loan Association, and one o
the town commissioners.
Both he and the bride ar
prominent also in the activities Q
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