The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-02
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
FROM WHITMIRE TOWN


parsonage in Newberry, December
23rd, when Miss Garlic c. Cave
daughter of Mrs. A. E. Cave OF
Blackville, and Raymond T. Abrams
of the Mollohon section of this coun'
ty were married in the presence OF
only few friends and relatives, the
Rev. Babb officiating.
Raymond Abrams, who is the son
of Mrs. J. Clayton Abrams, is sue
cessful young farmer. He was a
member of the famous 81st division
and spent some time with our boys in
France, where he served his country
with courage and loyalty during the
World War.
Miss Cave is a woman Of culture
and intellectual ability having taught
in the public schools of our state for
several years. Last session she had
charge of the Cromer school. Her
attractive personality and sincerity
of character won for her wide circle
of friends, who rejoice that she has
married one of the young men Of that
neighborhood and will come to live
among them.
The evening after the marriage Mr..
and Mrs. j. Clayton Abrams compli-
mented the young couple by giving
them reception, attended by about
fifty guests, at their home in Whit
mire.
In the receiving line were, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond T. Abrams, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Clayton Abrams, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. C. Abrams, Jr., MIR. and Mrs. J.
". Hipp and Mr.. and Mrs. C. H.
Shannon.
The quiet, gentle, blushing bride
never looked more lovely than in her
wedding dress of white georgette
with exquisite lace.
After shower of congratulations
the guests were invited into the din
ing room where two long tables were
spread and chairs placed for them.
A regular old time feast consisting
of boiled ham, turkey, dressing, rice,
gravy, chicken salad, olives, pickles,
bread, biscuits, coffee, cake, ambrosia
and fruits was enjoyed.
In the dining room the guests were
welcomed and served by Mesdanles
NJ. E. Abrams, j. w. Hipp, T. W.
Abrams, T. J. Abrams and Misses
Alice and Jessie Abrams.
In the gift room were displayed
large collection of wedding presents
which attested to the popularity Of
the bridal couple. The two most
valuable gifts were a chest of silver
by Mr.. j. Clayton Abrams and a
check for one hundred dollars by Mrs.
j. Clayton Abrams.
The next day the happy couple at
tended the wedding reception of Mr..
Mason Young and Miss Cornelia
Shannon. They then left by automo-
bile for Blackville and other points
in the southern part of the state
where they will visit the brides rela-
tives. When they return, about the
New Year, they will be at home to
their friends at the boyhood home of
the groom. Here they will keep
house.
Unusual interest centers in this
happy event on account of the promi-
nence and popularity of the young
people, both of whom have a large
family connection and numerous
friends throughout the state.
Miss Dorothy Watson, Flossie
Spray, Lois Tidmarsh and Grace Holt
are at home from Winthrop college
and are receiving hearty welcome
by their many friends here.
Messrs Robert Jeter and Bertie
Watson from the Citadel and Walter
Suber from Wofford are spending the
holidays with their parents.
Miss Victoria Jeter of Columbia
college and Bessie Garvin of An
derson college are here for Christ
mas.
Mr.. John A. Jeter, who has been
spending some time with his pare~t",
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Jeter returned to
Columbia today. He was accom-
panied by his sister, Miss Frances C.
Jeter, who goes to be brides maid
at the wedding of Mr.. Carlisle Fri
dy and Miss Julia Hardin. The we'd
ding will take place in the parlor at
Columbia college, December 30th
Mr.. T. C. Jeter spent Christmas day
with his parents.
Mrs. Thomas Wicker and son
William Halfacre, visited her father,
Mr.. Frank Maybin this week.