Deming graphic., 1921-03-22
Miss Rebecca Mccoy Bride Of
Robert r. Hardaway-

Robert r. Hardaway-
The following account OF the mar
riage OF George Hardaway will be Of
interest 10 his Deming friends:
Miss Martha Rebeccn Mccoy became
the bride Of Robert Early IIardaway.
Jr., Thursday evening at o o'clock, the
historic old Sugar Creek church sew
eral miles from Charlotte being the
scene Of the wedding
The church was bower Of loyeliness,
and furnished a fitting background for
the impressive ceremony p0tted palms
and ferns, and masses Of Brides roses
were used In decoration. and the only
lights were candles, which stood in
tall white Cathedral candlesticks at
each side OF the pulpit.
Prior TO the ceremony, Mrs. W. Carey
DOwd, Jr., sang Thou Art Like n
Lovely Flower She was accompanied
by Mrs Fannie Butt Johnson, who also
rendered the bridal music
At the first notes OF the wedding
march from "Lohengrin," Miss Har-
riett L. Mccoy, Of Spartanburg. s. c.,
sister Of the bride and maid-of-hono
entered. She wore brown geOrgette
crepe with garnitures Of gold, and n
brown and gold tulle hat Her arm
bouquet was OF Richmond roses.
Miss Sarah Baker Mccoy. pretty lit
tie daughter OF Mr.. ana Mrs. l.. G. Me
Coy and niece Of the bride, was ring
bearer. She wore dainty frock of
white ruffled organdie trimmed with
blue rosebuds. and n hat Of white or
candle and lace trimmed In blue. She
bore the ring in a small gold basket.
Mr.. Hardnway was accompanied by
his brother. Mr. George ID. Hardaway,
as best man, of Demlng, New Mexico,
Of the Hardawuy Contracting Co., who
is on one Of its power development
projects.
The bride passed down the aisle with
her brother, Marshall Mccoy, who gave
her IN marriage. She wore striking
ly stylish travelling suit Of midnight
blue tricotine, with small henna hat
trimmed in blue and her accessories
were Of brown. Rev. w. Il. McCalla,
pastor. performed the ceremony.
During the speaking of the marriage
vows, Mrs. johnson played softly one
Of her own compositions
Mendessh0n's march was used as
the bridal party left the church
No reception was held. the bride and
groom leaving soon after the ceremony
for an extensive honeymoon trip. First
they will visit New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington and other north
ern points. then going to Atlanta and
several Florida resorts, after which
they will make their temporary home
at Albany, Ga, where Mr. Hardaway Is
at present in business.
The bride Is daughter of the late
MIR. aud Mrs. W. l.. Mccoy, of the
lIopewell church section Of the county
The Mccoy family Is OF the old Revo-
lutionary stock of Mecklenburg coun-
ty and are descendants Of John Me
Knit Alexander, simcrS Of the Neck
lcnburg declaration Of Independence.
Miss McCoy received her education
at the old Elizabeth college here and is
Young woman Of splendid intellect
gracious manners. and winning person
altiy. For several years she has been
secretary 10 Dr. \. VI. Whisnant, aud *
one Of the most popular young buSi-
llf~~ MNllltu hl ' lNi NfNNtF hTAt' ~ AfA-t'A
some. and has charming manners which
have won for her many friends.
Mr.. IIardaway is native of Tuscn-
loosa. Ala. and is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs r. Z. lurdawuy of peming, y.
NJ. where he made his home for some
time. lie graduated from the rniycr-
sity Of Texas and Is prominently con-
nccted with the HardHway Contracting
company, Albany, Ga, branch. During
the world war, he saw service in the
army. Mr. Hardaway is a young man
Of sterling qualities and great business
ability. and has a wide circle oi
friends.
The popular couple received hun
drods of handsome gifts from their
many friends.-Charlottes (S. CD Eve
ming News.
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