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Evans - Mumford

Thursday, Sept 16, 1909, page 7

Marriage 6 Sept 1909

The following wedding announcement is of interest to the friends and relatives of the groom here. Mr. William Edward Mumford and Miss Kathrina Eugenia Evans of Dalton, Ga. were married September 6th, at the Second Baptist Church in Atlanta, Dr. John E. White performed the ceremony in the presence of a group of relatives and intimate friends. The bride is pretty and charming. Mr. Mumford is the son of Mrs. Ida Leonard Mumford of Macon. His father was the late W.E. Mumford, for whom he was named. Mr. Mumford went to Atlanta two years ago and is responsibly connected with the John D. Wing Mfg Co. The young couple are at home in Atlanta and have many friends in Talbotton and Macon who extend best wishes.

Florence - Baldwin

Thursday, Oct 21, 1909, page 7

Marriage 19 Oct 1909

The following wedding announcement is of especial interest to the friends and relatives of the splendid young groom. Mr. Baldwin was born and reared in Talbot County and educated in the schools of this place. The happy young couple have the best wishes. The Atlanta Georgian contained this description the day after the ceremony.
The announcement of the marriage of Mr. Frank B. Baldwin and Mrs. Lucia D. Florence will be of much interest to their many friends. The wedding, which took place Tuesday night at the Second Baptist Church, Dr. John F. White officiating, was a quiet one, only a few relatives and intimate friends being present. Immediately following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin received their friends on Capitol Avenue, where delightful refreshments were served. Mr. Baldwin is the son of Mr. S.B. Baldwin, prominently connected with the Columbus Ledger, and one of the most prominent young businessmen of Atlanta, being factory manager of the Southern Saw works at East Point.
Mrs. Baldwin is a popular young woman, whose home prior to coming to Atlanta was in Texas where she is prominent, being the granddaughter of Gen. J.B. Stuart, the famous Confederate General during the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin are at home to their friends at 138 Capitol Avenue.

Sallie Fannie Freeman - W.D. Bennett

Thursday Mar 7, 1907, page 6

Marriage 27 Feb 1907

Wedding Bells

A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the country home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Freeman, near Waverly Hall, on last Thursday at high noon. The contracting parties were Miss Sallie Fannie Freeman and Hon. W.D. Bennett, Rev. Jordan, of Waverly Hall, was the officiating clergyman who tied the nuptial knot pronouncing the ceremony, which united the lives of the estimable young couple. The wedding was a quiet one, witnessed only by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom and a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony, luncheon was served, after which the happy couple left for their future home in South Carolina. The bride is a young woman of unusual accomplishments and from one of the old, aristocratic families of Talbot County. Mr. Bennett is a successful lawyer of South Carolina. The New Era extends best wishes as they embark on life's rugged journey together.

Freeman - Duncan

Thursday Nov 30, 1905, page 6

Marriage 6 Dec 1905

Invitations have been issued to the approaching marriage of Miss Rachel Freeman of Talbot County and Mr. M.C. Duncan of Ellaville, the wedding to take place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Freeman on the sixth of December. Miss Freeman is from one of the most prominent families of Talbot County and is a beautiful and accomplished young lady. Mr. Duncan is a prominent businessman of Ellaville.

The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 7, 1905 Page 7

Freeman - Duncan

The marriage of Miss Rachel Freeman of Waverly Hall to Mr. M.C. Duncan of Ellaville, which occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the beautiful country home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Freeman, will long be remembered as one of the most beautiful ceremonies which has ever taken place at Waverly Hall. The bride is one of the most beautiful young ladies of Talbot County and from an old and distinguished family. Mr. Duncan is one of the leading citizens of Ellaville, being held in the highest esteem in both the business and social world.

Thursday, December 14, 1905
Page 7
Miss Rachel Lois Freeman Weds Mr. Joseph Lee Duncan
One of the prettiest home weddings of the season was that of Miss Rachel Lois Freeman and Mr. Joseph Lee Duncan, which took place at the home of the bride?s parents near Waverly Hall on Wednesday the 6th of December at four o'clock. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion in southern smilax, fern and cut flowers. The mantle was banked in smilax and yellow chrysanthemums with a beautiful centerpiece of white chrysanthemums. Miss Mamie Freeman, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Mr. E.R. Jordan was best man. The bridal party entered the parlor to the triumphant strains of Mendelson?s wedding march, played by Miss Leila Byrd Jones. ?Hearts and Flowers? was played during the ceremony. Rev. W.E. Stewart performed the ceremony in a most beautiful and impressive manner. The bride was beautiful in blue chiffon broad cloth. Among her ornaments was a beautiful watch a gift of the groom. Her bouquet was of white carnations and ferns. Miss Freeman's dress was dark blue silk with lace and velvet trimmings. Miss Jones was lovely in white chiffon broadcloth with elaborate lace trimmings.
After the ceremony the ceremony a delicious luncheon was served. The many handsome presents received attested the popularity of the bride and groom. Miss Freeman is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olin Freeman and is a young woman of rare grace and beauty. Her sweet disposition and graciousness of manner has made her very popular wherever she is known. Mr. Duncan is a successful merchant and is held in high esteem by all who know him.
**Note: in the first two articles pertaining to this marriage, the groom's name was M.C. Duncan. In this last article in the December 14th issue, his full name is Joseph Lee Duncan. If anyone is researching this family and knows the correct name of the groom please contact me so the correct name will be listed on the Archives title page.

Fryer - Blanton

Thurs 3 Jan 1907, page 1

Married 23 Dec 1906

On Sunday the 23rd, Miss (first name cut off) Fryer, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (name cut off) Fryer of Talbot County, and Mr. Ben Blanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blanton who live near Talbotton, were married at the home of Mrs. Cunningham in Talbotton. The marriage came as quite a surprise to the families of the contracting parties and their friends as they had kept their engagement a close secret. Mr. and Mrs. Blanton will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blanton. The New Era extends best wishes for a long and happy life.

Fuller - Marshall

Thursday May 2, 1907, page 7

Married 29 Apr 1907

What is there in the vale of life Half so delightful as a wife?? Thus thought Mr. W.F. Marshall, sixty odd years ago, when he led Miss Hattie Fuller into the office of Judge Raines on Monday afternoon, for the purpose of having him pronounce the solemn words which would make them man and wife. Judge Raines was equal to the occasion and the ceremony was but a matter of but a moment's time. Mr. Marshall is the father of Mr. John Marshall of Talbotton. The bride was formerly a resident of Meriwether County.

Gammill - Gorman

Thursday 28 Sept 1905, page 7

Married 1 Oct 1905

At Dudleyville, Ala., on Sunday afternoon next at four o'clock, Miss Mary Josephine Gammill of that city and Mr. Joel Burt Gorman of Birmingham, will be united in marriage. Miss Gammill is from one of the first families of Alabama, and is beautiful, intellectual and attractive. Mr. Gorman is an old Talbot County boy, a son of Mr. Roscoe Gorman of this county. He is from one of the best families in Georgia. In Birmingham, he is meeting with much success in his business and his friends here wish him all the joy and happiness possible in his wedded life.

Gorman - Gorman

Thursday June 6, 1906, page 2

Married 1 June 1906

Mrs. Roscoe Gorman of Atlanta and Mr. O.D. Gorman, Jr. of that city were married there on last Saturday evening. The wedding was quite a social event. Mrs. Gorman is a prominent figure in the social circles of Atlanta. Mr. Gorman is a son of Col. O.D. Gorman of Talbotton and is connected with the Fourth National Bank. The happy couple are spending some time at Toxaway, North Carolina. They will return to Atlanta and reside at a beautiful home on Juniper Street which Mr. Gorman recently purchased.

Green - Freeman

Thursday Dec 12, 1907, page 1

Married 5 Dec 1907

Mrs. Ida Green and Mr. W.G. Freeman were quietly married on last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Calhoun in Talbotton, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J.G. Harrison of Talbotton. The marriage had been kept quite a secret and came as a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties. Mrs. Green lives about seven miles from Talbotton, and is a lady who has many friends all over the county. Mr. Freeman is one of the well-known and prosperous merchants of Talbotton. The New Era joins the many friends of the couple in extending hearty congratulations and wishing the parties a long and happy life.

Hall - Starlings

Thursday Jan 21, 1909, page 2

Married 17 Jan 1909

Miss Eva Hall and Mr. Marvin Starlings were united in marriage at the home of the bride's Grandmother, Mrs. Hugh Hall on Jan. 17th, by Rev. N.C. Underwood. The bride is a young woman of rare beauty, and has always been an influence and power in her home. Mr. Starlings is an excellent young man. Mr. and Mrs. Starlings will make their home near Poplar.

Hamilton - Trussell

Thursday Nov 1, 1906, page 6

28 Sept 1906

Miss Pearl Hamilton, of Cataula, and Mr. George Trussell, of Talbotton, were quietly married Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. George Graham, two miles east of Talbotton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Glenn, of Talbotton. The marriage was quite a surprise to the many friends of the contacting parties, as the event was quite a secret. Mrs. Trussell is a sister of Mrs. Wimberly Childs, of Max, and was visiting her at the time of the marriage. She is very popular in the neighborhood in which she lived as well as at Max. Mr. Trussell is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Trussell, of Max, and is at present connected with the surveying department of the Atlanta and Birmingham Construction Co. The happy young couple are receiving the congratulations of their many friends. They will make their home in Talbotton for the present.

Thursday, November 8, 1906, Page 6

Max Items

Mr. Geo. H. Trussell and Miss Pearl Hamilton were quietly married at Mr. Geo. Graham's on Sunday, p.m. We wish them much happiness and good success through life's journey. Both parties are popular young people. Respects of Max and Ellerslie.

Miss Hammock - A.J. Hudgins

Thursday Dec 3, 1903, page 3

Married 22 Oct 1903

The County Max

On Oct. 22nd Mr. A.J. Hudgins was married to Miss Hammock of Grenada, Rev. H.M. Morrison officiating.

Harris - Carter

Thursday Dec 22, 1904

Married 7 Dec 1904

Miss Annie Bruce Harris and Mr. Carter were united in marriage on the 7th inst. at the home of the bride, Rev. Davis performing the ceremony. Only a few special friends were present to witness the happy occasion. The bride is the daughter of Rev. John Harris, and is an accomplished young lady of rare beauty, and intellect. While the groom is a gentleman of find character, and integrity and true worth. We extend to them best wishes of a long life of wedded bliss.

Lillian Harrison - Clarence Eugene Smith

Thursday June 10, 1909, Page 3

Married 1909

Talbotton is especially favored just now by the presence of a Georgia boy with his Virginia bride. And, that Georgia boy is our own Mr. Clarence Eugene Smith, who went to Virginia a few years ago, where he met the lovely Miss Lillian Harrison. Her beauty, culture and gracious personality completely enchained and fascinated our splendid Georgia boy and it was not long before Georgia and Virginia had another tie to bind them more closely in love and interests. The Waverly papers chronicle this happy event as follows:
At the residence of her parents Miss Lillian E. Harrison was united in marriage to Mr. Clarence E. Smith. Only the immediate families were present. The bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Harrison, a graduate of the Woman's College at Richmond, Va. Since her debut, she has been one of the most popular members of Waverly's younger society set. Mr. Smith is a native Georgian and has made many friends here. He is employed in the insurance office of Messrs. J.J. West & Bro. The young couple went on a bridal trip north. Mr. Smith is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. James Dismuke Smith and has been loved from his boyhood up for many noble qualities. His friends have watched with pride his career, which he has preferred to make by his own efforts. After severing his connections with the AB&A Railroad, he went to New York and studied, later, taking this position in Virginia. The young couple are being showered with congratulations and good wishes, while a loving welcome greets them on every side. Among the bridal gifts was a handsome house and lot, tendered by the bride's father.

Harrison-Carlisle

Harrison-Capps

Thursday Nov 14, 1907, page 6

Double Wedding December 11 1907

Mr. and Mrs. Wiley F. Harrison to Give Their Daughters, Lucy and Mary, in Marriage Early in December
Announcement is made of the coming marriage of Miss Lucile Harrison to Mr. Willie M. Carlisle, and Miss Mary Harrison to Mr. Arthur D. Capps. This will be a double wedding, and will take place at the home of the parents of the charming young ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley F. Harrison, in this city, on Wednesday evening, December 11th at 8 o'clock. The friends of these popular young folks will look forward to this double wedding with great pleasure.

Opelika News Thursday, December 19, 1907
Page 3

Double Wedding

The home of Mr. Wiley E. Harrison of beat 7, this county, was the scene of an unusually pretty home wedding last evening. On this occasion his daughter Lucile, was married to Mr. William M. Carlisle, of Oak Mountain, Ga., and his daughter, Mary Julia, to Mr. Arthur D. Capps of this city. The ceremony as performed by Rev. O.V. Calhoun, pastor of the Trinity Church, of Opelika, and took place at 8 o?clock in the evening. The attendants were: A.C. Harrison with Miss Lucy Carlisle, G.G. Kellum with Miss Maggie Capps. The visitors from out of this community, which embraces Lee County, were Misses Walker, Griffin, Webster, Kellum, Carlisle and Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Carlisle of Georgia, and Misses Slaton and Barron of Notasulga. The brides were tastefully dressed, and fairer, sweeter girls are not to be found in any community. They are perfect types of southern womanhood, being endowed by nature with beauty and brain and having the requisite polish necessary to showing the real merit of genius.
Mr. Carlisle, of whom we know but very little, from information, carries the stamp of true manhood on his handsome face. If he is not all the term perfect gentleman implies, then the handwriting of the Almighty is at fault.
As to Mr. Capps, we all know Arthur, and to know him is to love him. He is the son of one of our best citizens, Mr. D.W. Capps.

Hart-Trammell

Thursday Jan 2, 1908, page 7

22 Dec 1907

Mr. Henry Trammell and Miss Jennie Belle Hart were married in Talbotton on the 22nd of December, Rev. J.G. Harrison performing the ceremony. The marriage had been kept quite a secret and came as a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties. Mrs. Trammell is the daughter of Mr. Jack Hall, of Talbotton. Mr. Trammell is one of the younger engineers of the AB&A railroad and has many friends here. The New Era wishes the young couple a happy and long life.

Hatcher-Glenn

Thursday June 9, 1904, page 3

Married 7 June 1904

The County

Baldwinville: The friends of Miss Leila Maud Hatcher will be pleased to know of her happy marriage to Mr. W.B. Glenn of Alabama on June 7th.

Heath - Pound

Thursday Oct 7, 1909, page 7

Married 7 June 1909

Cards have been received announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Francis Heath to Mr. Jesse R. Pound of Barnesville. The ceremony to take place

at Wesley Church on Thursday, October 14th at 10 o'clock. Additional Comments:
Note - no articles concerning the marriage of Miss Heath to Mr. Pound were found in the October 21st and 28th, 1909 issues of the Talbotton New Era.

Hinton - Hendricks

Thursday Jan 2, 1908, page 7

Married 25 Dec 1907

Christmas day, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Blanton near Talbotton, Miss Martha E. Hinton and Mr. Walter J. Hendricks were happily united in the bonds of matrimony, Rev. J.G. Harrison being the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Hendricks is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hinton who live near Talbotton. Mr. Hendricks is a young man who is well thought of in the community in which he lives.

Holmes - Leonard

Thursday Nov 29, 1906, page 2

Married 28 Nov 1906

Miss Annie Holmes and Mr. William Leonard were married yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Holmes, in Talbot Valley. The wedding was solemnized at 2:30 o'clock and the ceremony was beautiful and impressive. Mrs. Leonard is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. W.T. Holmes, and one of the most charming ladies of Talbot County. Mr. Leonard is the son of John Leonard, and there is no man in Talbot County more highly esteemed. This marriage unites two of the most prominent families of this section of Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard will make their home at the Leonard home place near Centerville.

Ingram - O'Neal

Thursday Oct 19, 1905, page 7

Married 18 Oct 1905

Miss Lou Ella Ingram and Mr. John O'Neal were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents at Ridgeway on yesterday afternoon at three-thirty o'clock, the ceremony being performed by Rev. W.T. Stewart of Waverly Hall. They came to Talbotton today and are boarding with Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Mahone. Mr. O'Neal holds a responsible position with J.W. Jordan of Talbotton. Mrs. O'Neal is the bright and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Ingram of Ridgeway.

Jameson-McRae

Thursday Oct 22, 1908, page 2

Married 21 Oct 1908

The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Casper Jameson on College Street, was the scene of a beautiful wedding on Wednesday at noon, when Miss Annie Jameson was united in marriage to Mr. Harris Cobin McRae of Rochelle. The handsome couple entered alone and stood within an alcove of sunny chrysanthemums. Rev. Francis McCullough performed the ceremony in an impressive manner. The bride was lovely in a tailored gown of blue. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jameson and is admired and loved by a loyal circle of friends. She is bright, original and talented.
Mr. McRae is a popular and progressive merchant of Rochelle. He is to be congratulated upon his good fortune. A dainty luncheon was dispersed.

Mrs. Jameson was assisted by her attractive daughters, Mrs. G.B. Oliver of Blakeley and Miss Jessie Jameson of Thomaston.
The bridal party left over the A.B.&A., for Rochelle where Mr. and Mrs. McRae will be at home to their friends.
Among the handsome wedding remembrances was a painting in oil, by Miss Jessie Jameson, "A study in roses." An aunt sent from Augusta exquisite hand work, a table cover and scarf. Silver, china and cut-glass were displayed in profusion.
Lynda Lee Bryan

Johnson-Gorman

Thursday July 23, 1908, page 1

Married 5 July 1908

Interesting Marriage At Greenville, S.C

The many friends in Macon of Mrs. Elizabeth Lawton Johnson will be interested to learn that she was married on Sunday last, July 5, at Greenville, S.C., to Mr. Wm. Gorman, of Atlanta. The marriage was a surprise to the friends of the couple, who have since been the recipient of many congratulations and good wishes.
Mrs. Gorman had been spending a month at Chick Springs, S.C., and since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Gorman have returned to Atlanta where they are at the Piedmont. The bride is a beautiful and charming woman, and has a large circle of relatives and friends in Macon and elsewhere through the State. Mr. Gorman, who is prominently connected with the Lowry National Bank of Atlanta, has made that city his home for several years, though he lived at Talbotton, and belongs to one of the oldest and most prominent families in the State. Macon Telegraph

Jones - McDowell

Thursday June 20, 1907, page 3

Married 27 June 1907

Invitations have been received in Talbotton to the approaching marriage of Miss Clara Miller Jones and Mr. Augustus Miller McDowell, the wedding to take place at the First Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ala., on the morning of the 27th of June. Mr. McDowell is a Talbot County boy, now in business in Huntsville. He is a brother of Mr. Tom McDowell of Talbotton and Mr. Claire McDowell of Junction City.

Jones-Burt

Thursday Oct 6, 1904, page 6

Married 2 Oct 1904

Miss Evelyn Jones and Mr. Hillis Burt were quietly married near Talbotton on last Sunday afternoon. The marriage came as quite a surprise to their many friends in the county, as well as to the parents and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride is the daughter of Mr. J.W. Jones, a well-known citizen of the county who resides near Belleview. Mr. Burt is the son of Mr. Eugene Burt, who lives about four miles west of Talbotton. The young couple are receiving the congratulations of their many friends. They will make their future home at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Burt.

Jones-Weems

Thursday June 9, 1904, page 3

Married 5 June 1904

The County Bellview

A Gretna Green affair took place about four miles from our "ville" Sunday afternoon. The contracting parties were Miss Lizzie Mae Jones and Mr. J. Abner Weems. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. J.W. Jones and is a bright and sweet young lady. The groom is the second son of Mr. J.C. Weems and has many friends in our vicinity.

Jones-Culpepper

Thursday Jan 21, 1909, page 2

Married January 1909

Mrs. Mattie Kellam Jones and Mr. James Culpepper were married at the home of the bride's father recently. This couple have the best wishes of many friends.

Jones - Noell

Thursday Nov 12, 1908, page 2

Married 8 Nov 1908

One of the prettiest home weddings that has taken place at Ypsilanti this year was solemnized Sunday morning at 10 o'clock when Miss Willie Jones and Mr. Jim Noell were married. The house was tastefully decorated in smilax, roses and chrysanthemums. Before the bride entered the parlor came Miss Lena Daniel and Mr. Arthur Jones. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.G. Harrison.

Jordan-Persons

Thursday June 13, 1907, page 3

Married 12 June 1907

A Pretty Home Wedding

A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green Jordan, at nine o'clock last evening. The contracting parties were Miss Lillie Boykin Jordan and Mr. Tucker Randolph Persons. Rev. N.C. Underwood was the officiating clergyman who tied the nuptial knot pronouncing the ceremony, which united the lives of the happy couple. The wedding was a very quiet one, witnessed only be the immediate family of the bride and groom, and a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Persons left for Paschal on a special, where they took the train for Savannah. They leave Savannah this morning for New York and other eastern points. They will be at home in Talbotton after July the 1st. Mr. Persons is one of the best-known citizens of Talbotton. For years he has been the superintendent of The Talbotton Railroad. The bride is one of the most charming young ladies of Talbotton. The wedding unites two of the most aristocratic families of Georgia.

Jordan - Jordan

Thursday Nov 1, 1906, page 3

Married 24 Oct 1906

On Wednesday evening, Oct. 24th at the home of the bride's father, Mr. B.C. Smith, were married in an impressive manner, by Elder D.F. Woodall, Mr. Cary T. Jordan, of Ala. and Mrs. Susie Jordan, of Pleasant Hill, Ga. Mr. Jordan is industrious and enterprising and is noted for his Christian character. The bride is well known and has a sweet, lovable disposition. Both have done well. May success and happiness be their lot. They will reside near Woodland at their new home.