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Kellum - Edwards

Thursday Dec 14, 1905, page 7

Married 9 Aug 1905

Invitations have been issued to the approaching marriage of Miss Jeanie Kellum to Mr. Edgar Hall Edwards, the wedding to take place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Kellum at their country home near Talbotton on the twentieth of December at three thirty o-clock in the afternoon. Miss Kellum is one of Talbot County's most attractive young ladies and has a large circle of admiring friends and acquaintances.   Mr. Edwards is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Edwards of Talbotton. For several years past he has held the responsible position of bookkeeper for E.H. McGehee, well-known supply merchant of Talbotton.

Thursday, December 21, 1905
Page 7

Kellum - Edwards

Miss Jeanie Kellum and Mr. Edgar Edwards were quietly married at the home of the bride-s parents about seven miles northwest of Talbotton yesterday afternoon at three o-clock. The ceremony was performed by Dr. J.B. McGehee of Helena, Ga. The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of Talbot County and is quite a favorite in the community in which she resided.
Mr. Edwards is a well-known and popular young man of Talbotton and by his sterling business qualities and genial manner has won for himself a host of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards will make their home in Talbotton. The New Era joins with the many friends of this happy young couple in wishing them a long and happy life.

Kennedy - Sewell

Thursday Aug 3, 1905, page 3

Married 9 Aug 1905

Miss Maggie Kennedy of Statesboro and Mr. Lovick Howell Sewell of Metter will be married at the home of the bride-s parents in Statesboro on the ninth of August. Mr. Sewell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Sewell of Talbot County and is cashier of the Bank of Metter. Miss Kennedy is a young woman of many charms. They will come to Talbotton on the tenth of August and a reception will be given them at the home of the groom's parents.

Thursday, August 17, 1905, Page 7
Agreeable to the announcement of some days ago Miss Maggie Kennedy of Statesboro, Ga. and Mr. Lovick Sewell of Metter, Ga. were married at high noon August 9th, 1905. After refreshments the party left for Talbotton, Ga. To heighten the coming to Mr. Sewell's former home a selected party met them at Paschal on the afternoon of the 10th. The reception given in honor of the happy couple was announced some days before. In response to invitations about fifty guests assembled at the beautiful and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Sewell which never appeared more lovely than on this occasion. The veranda, reception room and spacious hall were decorated with rare pot plants, while the dining room under the skillful touch and sugestious of Mrs. R.A. Maxwell and Miss Ella Marshall presented a truly Edenic scene, white and green being the color scheme. The walls beautifully adorned with smilax and other lovely clinibors looked down by a white light on the table crossing at right angles, exquisite in loveliness with green foliage, white blossoms, dainty dishes, bright silver, beautifully embossed cakes, the most beautiful one immediately in front of the bride and groom indicating the union of two hearts, two lives. The menu was very dainty and palatable and gracefully served after which for some time the merry voices of many happy couples rang out on the evening air indicating the beautiful and sunny side of life of the assembled guests. The presents were numerous and beautiful forcible attestations of love and esteem. Mr. and Mrs. Sewell begin their new life under very favorable auspices. She being from two of Bulloch County-s best families and possessing so many attributes of grace, loveliness and true worth. She is well fitted to be the companion of Mr. Sewell whose many sterling qualities of head and heart are too well known in his old home to need comment and already stands high in the business world, being cashier of a very flourishing bank and destined to rise higher. The most adulatory commendation however 'tis a union of a Christian lady and gentleman, which union will no doubt receive God-s richest blessings.
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 Kimbrough - Bell
Kimbrough - McGehee

Thursday June 15, 1905, page 3

Married 22 Apr 1909

Mr. Albert Kimbrough announces the engagement of his two daughters, Mattie Mae to Mr. Walter Robinson Bell of Atlanta and Lucile Augusta to Mr. William Neidlinger McGehee of Talbotton, the double wedding to take place at the Methodist church in Talbotton on Wednesday the fifth of July at high noon.
Thursday, July 6, 1905
Page 2

Kimbrough - Bell
Kimbrough - McGehee
A Brilliant Double Wedding of Prominent and Popular Young People on Wednesday Last The Methodist church, on Wednesday, at high noon was the scene of the beautiful double wedding of Miss Mattie Mae Kimbrough to Mr. Walter Robinson Bell of Atlanta; Miss Lucile Augusta Kimbrough to Mr. William Neidlinger McGehee.
The church under the direction of Mrs. Alice Beall Mathews was a paradise of loveliness. To nature's enchanting charms was added the beauty and grace of twelve rare and radiant maids and matrons, grouped with picturesque effect among the shadowing ferns and palms. They were: Miss Jennie Lee O'Noal, Miss Eppie Lee Scott of West Point, Miss Nina Scott of West Point, Miss Helen Maxwell of Milledgeville, Miss Edna Rawls of West Point, Miss Kathryn Dennis of Atlanta, Miss Caroline Dennis, Mrs. Marshall Haslem of Marshallville, Mrs. C.L. Passmore and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson Matthews.
A program of tender melodies was rendered by Miss Elizabeth Ragland, organist, Miss Jane Allison of Charlotte, N.C., violinist; Mrs. Hal Goodman Grey, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. W.O. DeLoache, vocalists. Mrs. DeLoache sang 'True', a soulful old-fashioned ballad, most tenderly.
The brides entered together, opposite came the handsome grooms, and met without the flower decked altar rail. Surrounded by the ushers, Mr. John H. McGehee and Mr. E. Hinton McGehee, Mr. Blake Little of New York and Mr. Thomas Persons, and in the presence of a host of interested friends, the magic words were spoken by Dr. J.B. McGehee that united four hearts and lives for all eternity. Mrs. H.G. Grey sang with exquisite sweetness, Schubert's Serenade to Miss Allison's dainty obligato.
The fair young brides are the only daughters of Mr. Thomas Albert Kimbrough and are loved by a large circle of friends. They are beautiful in face and
disposition, possessing all the attributes of the womanly woman. They were elegantly gowned in blue coat suits of silk with leigeire waists sheer and dainty. Mr. Bell holds a responsible position in Atlanta. He is handsome, affable and energetic, held in high esteem by all who know him.
Mr. McGehee is prominently connected with all of Talbotton-s best interests. He is the popular editor of the New Era and a bright and brainy young lawyer. He is the cultured young son of Dr. and Mrs. J.B. McGehee, who have given the greater portion of their lives to Talbotton. An elaborate luncheon was served at the home of the brides- grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Kimbrough. Many costly presents attested the couples' widespread popularity.
Miss Helen Spain complimented them a delightful pre-nuptial reception on Tuesday evening.
The happy couples left on the 1:30 train for a trip to North Carolina resorts with the good wishes of the whole county.
Among the out of town guests at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. J.B. McGehee of McRay, Miss Edna Rawls, Miss Neina Scott and Miss Eppie Lee Scott of West Point, Mr. A.B. Little of New York, Mr. Allen Little of Griffin, Mr. Tom Turner of Macon, Miss Helen Maxwell of Milledgeville, Miss Baldwin of Dawson, Miss Mathews of Thomaston, Miss Allison of North Carolina, Mrs. Gray of Tallahassee, Mr. Will Spain of Tampa, Florida, Misses Ragland of Atlanta, Miss Willis of Columbus, Mr. L. Baldwin of Atlanta, Mr. T.T. Ragland of St. Louis, Miss Katherine Dennis of Atlanta, Mrs. Haslem of Marshallville, Robert Kimbrough of Atlanta, Mr. Frank Bradnax of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. William Wooten of Buena Vista, Ga., Miss Mary Mathews of Thomaston, Ga.
Linda Lee Bryan

Thursday, July 6, 1905
Page 6

Personal Items
Mrs. Edna Earl Gray entertained last Thursday morning in honor of Misses Mattie Mae and Lucile Kimbrough. Delightful refreshments consisting of punch, ices and cakes were served, those present were: Misses Mattie Mae and Lucile Kimbrough, Caroline Dennis, Elizabeth Ragland, Ella Robins, Jessie and Sarah Robbins, Ralph Bardwell, W.O. DeLoach, C.H. Mathews, W.S. Dennis, Walker.

King-Persons

Thursday April 29, 1909, page 6

Married 22 Apr 1909

On Wednesday evening April 22nd at 8:30 o-clock Miss Mary William King of Box Springs and Mr. Grover Cleveland Persons of Doyle were united in marriage. Rev. W.C. Kendall of Geneva officiating. The wedding was a beautiful home affair. The house was decorated with palms, ferns and smilax. To the strains of Mendelsohn-s Wedding March, played by Mrs. W.C. Kendall, the bridal party entered. Miss Grace King was maid of honor and Mr. George Persons, groomsman.
The bride-s maids were: Misses Louise Simpson, Altona Crawford of Shiloh, Bessie Kimble, M.K. King, Annie Laurie
Hickey and Jeffie Persons. The bride wore white silk and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. The groom was handsome in a conventional suit of black. The bride is one of Box Spring-s most popular young ladies. Mr. Persons is a prosperous planter of Doyle. The exquisite remembrances attested the great esteem in which they are held. Besides a large assemblage of neighborhood friends, many visitors from out of town were present.
They will be at home to their friends at Doyle.

 Leonard - Wooten Wedding

Thursday June 16, 1904, page 7

Married 15 June 1904

 One of the most brilliant social events of the season was the wedding of Miss Ella Drane Leonard of Talbotton and Mr. William Council Wooten of Buena Vista, which was solemnized at the Methodist church here last evening, in the presence of a large concourse of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Bascom Sentell of the Methodist church in a most impressive manner. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being white and green. Mrs. Hugh Fairfax, Wilkerson presided at the organ and awaiting assemblege was delighted with several solos by Mr. James O. Boone, among them being the sweetest of all love songs, -You-. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. William Capers Hightower as matron of honor, and her bridesmaids were, Misses Mary Matthews, Jeanie Beall McCoy, Mattie Mae Parker, of Talbotton, Miss Emma Harvey of Auburn, Ala., Misses Mina Wooten and Elizabeth Williams of Buena Vista. Mr. Wooten had as his best man Mr. J. Gordon Lowe of Buena Vista and his groomsmen were: Messrs. Adline Piccard, Emmett Clements and Clark Duncan of Buena Vista, Arthur Small of Cuthbert, C.W. Kimbrough, Jr. and Tinsley Ragland of Talbotton. The ushers were Messrs. T.H. Persons and P.M. Weston of Talbotton, Maro Potter of Davisboro, and James Hogg of Brunswick. Promptly at eight o-clock to the strains of Lohengrin-s wedding march the bridal party entered the church. First came the little ribbon bearers, Misses Linda Bardwell and Juliet Wilkerson and Messrs. Walter Beall and Russell Leonard, they were followed by the ushers, Messrs. T.H. Persons, P.M. Weston, James Hogg, and Thos. A. Bardwell. Them from the main entrance came the bridesmaids in pairs and the groomsmen following alternately also in pairs. As the couples entered the church they divided one going down each aisle, passing to the front and taking their position on the inside of the altar. Mr. Wooten entered the church with his best man, Mr. J. Gordon Lowe; the bride with her matron of honor, Mrs. Capers Hightower, and was met at the altar by the groom. Mr. James O. Boone sand in a pleasing and delightful manner, -Meditations- and the words were spoken which made them man and wife. Immediately after the ceremony a brilliant reception was held at the home of the bride. The decorations at the magnificent colonial residence were most artistic. The bride-s table was decorated in ferns, sweet peas and tulle. The bride-s favors were spun candy slippers filled with rice. The veranda was illuminated with Japanese lanterns and refreshments were served, being salad courses and ices. Misses Georgia Thornton and Florence Baldwin presided at the punch bowl. The presents displayed were many, varied and rich. The gown of the bride was of embroidered crepe de chine, trimmed with rose point lace, and she carried bride roses. The matron of honor was gowned in an exquisite creation of hand painted net over white taffetas, and she carried pink roses. The gowns of the bridesmaids were of embroidered chiffon over white taffeta and they carried pink carnations. Immediately after the reception a special train carried the bridal couple to Paschal and they left over the Central on an extended trip west. They will be at home at Buena Vista after the 15th of July. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Leonard of Talbotton and was a social favorite. Mr. Wooten is a prominent leader of Buena Vista and is quite popular in the business and social circles of that city. He is a young man of fine character and superb business qualifications. Those from a distance present at the wedding were: Messrs. Gordon Lowe, Emmett Clements, Adline Piccard, James Hogg, Clark Duncan, Roger Williams, Misses Elizabeth Williams, Nettie Lee Williams, Mina Wooten, Carrie Wooten and Mrs. Wooten of Buena Vista; Mr. and Mrs. Capers Hightower of Thomaston, Mr. and Mrs. Brick Miller of Columbus, Mr. Arthur Small of Cuthbert, Mr. Maro Potter of Davisboro, Miss Emma Harvey of Auburn, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pou of Hawkinsville.

Leonard-Kimbrough

Thursday Nov 1, 1907, page 7

Married 14 Nov 1907

Miss Sallie H. Leonard and Mr. Thomas Albert Kimbrough will be married at the residence of Mrs. Ida Leonard in Talbotton on the 14th of this month. The wedding will be a very quiet one, only the immediate family and a few intimate friends being invited. Thursday, November 21, 1907
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Leonard - KimbroughOne of the most beautiful events of the season was the marriage of Miss Sarah Holmes Leonard and Mr. Thomas Albert Kimbrough, which took place at the home of Mrs. Ida Leonard on College Street, on Thursday afternoon last at 6 o-clock. The house was elaborately decorated with pot plants. Bowls were filled with exquisite bride-s roses and chrysanthemums. Miss Elizabeth Ragland presided at the piano and to the triumphant strains of Mendelsohn-s Wedding March the couple entered and stood within a fern embowered alcove.
Rev. Francis McCullough in a very beautiful manner united the two hearts and lives that have wielded a potent influence for good, both in church and social circles. The bride was radiantly lovely in a gown of white chiffon, and carried a bouquet of snowy carnations, tied with streamers of tulle.
An elegant array of gifts betokened the love and esteem in which the bride and groom are held.
A dainty supper was served immediately after the ceremony. Assisting in receiving were Mrs. William Leonard, Miss Ida Singleton Leonard, Mrs. Emma Phelps, Miss Jennie Homes and Miss Sarah Francis Gorman. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. John H. James and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bell of Atlanta; Mr. R.D. Leonard of Dallas, Mr. Chas. Leonard of Macon, Rev. S. Clements of Woodbury and Judge James Willis of Columbus.

Lucas - Kimbrough

Thursday Sept 22, 1904, page 6

Married 17 Sept 1904

On last Saturday afternoon, Miss Nellie Lucas and Mr. John Raiford Kimbrough were happily united in matrimony. The marriage came as quite a surprise to the many friends of the contracting parties. Miss Lucas is a niece of Mrs. Ike Butler and has been residing with her aunt at Poplar for some time. She is quite a pretty young lady and is very popular in the neighborhood in which she lives. Mr. Kimbrough is the youngest son of Mrs. E.W. Kimbrough and a brother of Mr. C.W. Kimbrough and H.B. Kimbrough of Talbotton. He has a great many friends throughout the county. Mr. and Mrs. Kimbrough are living at the residence of Mr. T.A. Kimbrough near Poplar. Their large circle of friends wish for them a life of continued happiness.

Malone-Smith

Thursday July 9, 1903, page 3

Married July 1903

The County MAX

The marriage of Miss Lonnie Malone of Albany to Prof. Leon Smith of LaGrange, takes place tomorrow. Miss Malone was once a resident of Max and is a granddaughter of Mrs. L.N. Callier of this place. Her rare traits of character win friends wherever she goes, and it was while a pupil at the LaGrange Female College that Prof. Smith learned to know and love her.
Polly

Marshall - Bryan

Thursday June 14, 1906, page 3

Married 12 June 1906

Miss Mattie Marshall and Mr. Sidney Bryan were married at the home of the bride's parents near Waverly Hall on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock. The ceremony was performed in solemn and impressive manner by Rev. Jordan of Waverly Hall. The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Marshall and is from one of the most prominent families of Georgia. Mr. Bryan is a well-known and popular young man of Belleview, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Bryan. He comes from one of Talbot County-s most prominent and influential families. The happy young couple will make their home at Belleview.

Matthews-Lee

Thursday May 28, 1908, page 3

Married 17 June 1908

Local and Personal

 Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Miss Mary Charles Matthews of Talbotton to Mr. Clifton Lee of Atlanta, the wedding to take place June 17th.

Melholland-Mitchell

Thursday,Mar 18, 1909, page 6

Married 11 Mar 1909

At the home of the bride's brother, in South Macon, Miss Anna Melholland was united in marriage to Mr. William Mitchell of Talbotton, on Thursday, March 11th. Rev. Sentell of the Second Baptist Church officiating. The bride wore a gown of rich brown silk, she is a lady of gentle
disposition and kindly nature. Mr. Mitchell has been one of the sterling citizens of Talbotton for a number of years. He has many friends who rejoice with him in his good fortune and that he will continue to make his home in Talbotton. A pleasant family reunion was enjoyed Sunday.

Montfort-Kilpatrick

Thursday June 20, 1907, page 7

Married 19 June 1907

Baldwinville Items

The host of friends of Miss Louise Monfort of Reynolds, will be pleased to learn of her approaching marriage which occurs the 19th inst. The fortunate

groom is Mr. Kilpatrick of Macon.

McCoy - Persons

Thursday Sept 22, 1904, page 6

Married 5 Oct 1904

Invitations are out to the marriage of Miss Jennie Belle McCoy and Mr. Augustus Pou Persons. The marriage will take place at the Methodist church here on Wednesday afternoon the fifth of October at 1 o-clock. Immediately after the ceremony the couple will leave on the 1:40 train on an extended bridal tour. Miss McCoy is one of the most popular and gifted young ladies in Talbotton. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. John H. McCoy and a sister of Mrs. T.A. Bardwell. Mr. Persons is one of the most prominent of Talbotton-s citizens. He is the senior member of the well know law firm of Persons & McGehee and a member of the large general merchandise firm of Persons Bros. He is also the President of the Georgia State Bar Association and is one of the best known men in Georgia. He is a man who has a very large circle of friends throughout the state and is universally popular. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, October 6, 1904 Page 6 McCoy - Persons Miss Jennie Belle McCoy and Mr. Augustus Pou Persons were married at noon yesterday at the Methodist church here in the presence of a very large concourse of friends and relatives. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Bascom Sentell, pastor of the Methodist church, in a most impressive manner. Just before the wedding party arrived, the waiting assemblege was delighted with a beautiful musical recital which had been arranged for the occasion under the skilled direction of Mrs. Hugh Fairfax Wilkerson. Mrs. William Orlando DeLoache rendered -You-, the sweetest of love ballads, and her magnificent voice charmed the hearers. Miss Florence Baldwin sand that beautiful solo, -O Promise Me- and her sweet voice added unusual charm to the selection. Promptly at 1 o-clock to the strains of Mendelson-s wedding march, the wedding party entered the church. The bride entered with her matron of honor, Mrs. Thomas A. Bardwell while the groom was accompanied by his best man, Mr. Thomas H. Persons. The bride entered the left aisle and the groom the right, meeting in front of the altar where the ceremony was performed which united them in the holy bonds of matrimony. Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left on an extended tour to St. Louis and other points of interest in the West and Northwest. They will be at home to their friends in Talbotton after the fifteenth. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. John H. McCoy and a sister of Mrs. Thos. A. Bardwell. She has a great many friends in Talbotton and elsewhere and was very popular. Mr. Persons is one of the most prominent citizens of Talbotton. He is well known and popular throughout the state. He is a member of the well-known law firm of Persons & McGehee and has the honor of being the President of the Georgia State Bar Association.

McCoy - Goddard

Thursday Jan 18, 1906, page 3

Married 7 Feb 1906

Mr. Creser McCoy announces the approaching marriage of his daughter Lucy, to Mr. C.H. Goddard of Reynolds, the wedding to take place on the seventh of February. Miss McCoy is one of the most beautiful and attractive young ladies of Talbotton and is quite a favorite in local social circles.
Mr. Goddard is a well-known and enterprising young merchant of Reynolds and stands very high in the business circles of that thriving city.
Thursday, February 8, 1906
Page 8

McCoy - Goddard

Miss Lucy McCoy of Talbotton and Mr. George H. Goddard of Reynolds were quietly married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bardwell on College Street last evening at nine-thirty o-clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Francis McCullough, pastor of the Methodist church. The wedding was a very quiet one, only the immediate family and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties being present. The happy couple left at 10 o'clock on a special to Paschal and from there they went to Reynolds, their future home.
Mr. Goddard is quite a well-known merchant of Reynolds and is prominently identified with the business interests of his hometown.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. A.C. McCoy of Talbotton and has been a favorite in local social circles since making her debut some three years ago.
Those who came up from Reynolds to the wedding were: Messrs. E.A. Goddard, Wm. Parker, E.J. Mimms and Mrs. Edgar Marshall.

McCrary-Glawson

Thursday Aug 27, 1908, page 1

Married 18 Aug 1908

A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Lollie McCrary and Mr. Arthur Glawson of Hillsboro, Ga., August 18, 1908. Before the bridal party entered the parlor nectar was served by Misses Minnie Favors and Myrtice McCrary. Promptly at - o-clock the bridal party entered the parlor, where they were happily united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. Mr. Durden of Macon, Ga., in the presence of immediate relatives and friends of the young couple. Miss Gussie McCrary, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Ed -ling of Hillsboro, best man.
The bride was beautifully gowned in a cream voile with touches of blue and brown.
After the ceremony the guests assembled in the dining hall, where delicious refreshments were served. Out of town guests were, Mr. O.J. McCrary and wife of Thomasville, Mr. Eugene Middlebrooks and sister, Bonny --, Mr. Clark Heath and wife of Paschal and Mr. Goolsby of Hillsboro.
The bride-s going away gown was brown voile with hat and gloves to match.
The happy couple left on the - o-clock train for their future home at Hillsboro. They were the recipients of many beautiful presents and we wish for them a long and happy life.
A Guest

McLaughlin-Taylor

Thursday Mar 5, 1908, page 2

Married 27 Feb 1908

On the afternoon of the 27th, Miss Francis McLaughlin of Talbotton and Mr. T.W. Taylor were married at the home of the bride-s parents in Talbotton, Rev. J.T. McLaughlin officiating. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left on the afternoon train for Montezuma, where they were given a reception in the evening at the home of the groom-s brother. Mrs. Taylor is the youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J.T. McLaughlin of Talbotton, and she has many friends in this city. Mr. Taylor holds a responsible position with the L. and N. railroad. The happy couple left Talbotton, followed by the best wishes of many friends. 

Norris-Spence

Thursday Feb 6, 1908, page 1

Married 15 Jan 1908

An interesting event of the last week was the wedding of Miss Maude Norris and Mr. W.N. Spence, of Atlanta, which was solemnized at the home of the bride-s sister, Mrs. W.B. Pye, of Pleasant Hill, on the afternoon of January fifteenth, at 2:30 o-clock in the presence of a number of friends. The home was beautifully decorated with trailing vines of southern smilax and in the parlor where the ceremony was performed by Eld. D.F. Woodall banks of ferns formed a background and overhanging was a canopy of smilax and wedding bells, underneath which the bride and groom made their vows. A soft pink light added beauty to the scene.
The wedding march was played by Miss Mattie Woodall.
The bride never looked prettier in a suit of brown cloth trimmed in a brighter shade of brown and wore it with a beautiful lace waist over cream satin. An armful of bride-s roses and lilies of the valley completed the charming toilet. After the ceremony and congratulations, four little nieces of the bride bearing waiters presented each present with a souvenir box of wedding cake.
The many lovely presents exhibited in the spacious hall shoed the popularity of the young couple.
The bride and groom left for Woodland accompanied by a number of their friends and amid a shower of rice. They left on the evening train for Atlanta, where they will make their future home.
 

 

Norton-Jameson

 

Thursday Jan 21, 1909, page 3

 

Married Jan 1909

 

 

The Port Arthur, Texas News and Chronicles gives a bit of interesting information concerning one of our Talbotton young men. The announcement is made,

that Mr. Joseph B. Jameson and Mrs. Norton were united in marriage recently. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Jameson, and by his noble

qualities and quite dignity has many friends, who extend good wishes for a long and happy life.

Oliver - Hendricks

Thursday Dec 22, 1904, page 5

Married 15 Dec 1904

Miss Lucy Oliver of Talbotton and Mr. Walter Hendricks of Shiloh, were quietly married on last Thursday morning at the home of the bride in Talbotton. The ceremony was performed by Dr. J.B. McGehee, only the immediate families of the contracting parties being present. After the ceremony, they left immediately for their future home in Shiloh. The New Era joins their many friends in wishing for them a life of continued happiness and joy.

O'Neal and Ligon

Jan 19, 1905, page 5

Married 8 Jan 1905

On January the 8th just after the clock struck three, Rev. Tom Stewart, in a most impressive manner pronounced the words which made Miss Pearle O'Neal and Mr. J.A. Ligon forever one. The room was beautifully decorated with white and green. The arch under which the happy couple stood being made of evergreen and white ribbon.
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of ferns and geraniums. After congratulations were received Mr. and Mrs. Ligon with a few friends and relatives left for Mrs. Ligons, the mother of the groom, where supper was served. They received many nice presents. The bride is the beautiful young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. O'Neal of Talbotton, Ga. The groom is the noble son of Mrs. Ligon of Geneva, Ga. May the path of their future life be lined with roses.
-Trixie-