Americus times-recorder., 1920-06-09
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WALTERS HASKELL.


One of the most important social
events of the season was the we'd
ding Tuesday afternoon at sunset
of Miss Sarah Walters and Edward
C. Haskell, of Jacks Jnville, Fla, The
marriage was solemnizcG at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. j. J. Wal
tiers, near Americas, and the marriage
vows were received by Rev. J. W.
Tinley, of Shellman.
The parlor of the Walters lone
in which the ceremony was perform
ed, was decorated with southern smi-
lax, ferns and white hydrangeas. An
arch formed of vines, beneath which
the young couple stood was iilumi-
mated by the soft light Of unshaded
candles. Preceding the ceremony,
Miss Melva Clark sang sweetly, Be
cause" and 20, Promise me-"
The wedding party entered 10 the
strains of Mendelssohn's wedding
march, played by Miss Ada Sharpe,
of Sylvesta, college classmate of
the bride. The first to enter was the
little ring bearer Master Joseph Mos
ley, nephew of the bride, who was
dressed in a natty suit of white satin,
and carried the wedding symbol in
the heart of a white lily The flow
er girls were little Misses Josephine
and Virginia Walters, sisters of the
bride, each gowned in dainty pink
and white organdie frocks, with
which the path of the bride was
strewn. Miss Louise Walters, the
maid of honor, was gowned in pink
crepe de chine and carried a large
bouquet of Russell roses. The groom
was accompanied by his best man J.
Paul Hodges, both attired in black.
The bride was given in marriage
by her uncle, Burrell Kemp Hall. She
was gowned in white georgette, drap-
ed over white satin, with her sash
caught with pearl tassels. Her bridal
veil was of tulle and showered with
real orange blossoms. Her flowers
were brides roses, showered with
lilies of the valley and she wore a
lovely pin set with sapphires and dia-
monds, the gift of the groom. Dur
ing the ceremony, Miss Sharpe play
ed softly, 90, Thou Sublime Even
ing Star"
Following the marriage there was
an informal reception, during which
cream and cake of pink and white,
carrying out the color motif, was
served. Punch was also served on
the porch and in the living room
where the reception was held.
Mrs. Haskell, who is one of Sum-
ter county's most beautiful young
women, is a daughter of Mrs. j. l..
Walters, and a girl of rare culture
and attainments, possessing a wide
circle of friends both here and else
where. She is a graduate of Andrew
College, Cuthbert, class of IT, hav-
ing received certificates in art and
expression as well as a literary de-
gree. Since her graduation she has
been engaged in teaching and last
year she was principal of Thalean
school near Americus. Previously
she taught in Screven county, near
Savannah.
Mr.. Haskell is connected with the
Barnett National Bank, in Jackson
vile, and well known and prominent
in business and social circles there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haskell left at 10 40
last night for two weeks wedding
trip to points in North Carolina, the
bride attired in a travelling suit of
blue tricotine, with hat and acces-
sories to match
Out-of-town guests here for the
wedding were Mrs. Minnie c. Has
kell, mother Of the groom; Paul
Hodges, Mr.. and Mrs. B. X. Hail.
of Jacksonville; Mr.. and Mrs. R. H.
Walters, of Clarksdale, Miss; L. p
Walters, of Memphis, Tenn; Mr.
and Mrs. H. B. Shipp, of Augusta
Mrs. W. S. Mobley and children, OF
Live Oak, Fla; Miss Ada Sharpe, OF
Sylvania; Mrs. J. w. Tinley, Miss
Claudia Tinley and Miss Willaleigt
Tinley, of Shellman.
BACCHUS-TAYLOR.
Miss Ethel RacphuS and Gaoroa n