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Dorothy Paris - Guerry Strong

Thursday Jan 31, 1907, page 1

Married 4 May 1907

People Gave Friends Surprise at Reynolds, Ga.

Reynolds, Ga., Jan. 20 Miss Dorothy Paris became the bride of Mr. Guerry Strong here yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. The relatives and friends of Miss Paris and Mr. Strong were entirely ignorant of the fact that they contemplated marriage, and it therefore was a great surprise among their friends. They were quietly married by Justice Hicks, in the absence of Rev. Z.T. Weaver, at his residence there. Miss Paris is the daughter of Mr. O.N. Paris, and a member of one of the most prominent families of this section of the State. Mr. Strong is from Blakely, and is from a prominent family of that city. This popular young couple are at home to their friends at the Mitchell House.

Ola Patrick - Frank Perryman

Thursday May 10, 1906, page 2

Married 4 May 1906

Miss Ola Patrick of Columbus and Mr. Frank Perryman of Talbotton were quietly married at St. Luke Methodist Church in Columbus on last Friday afternoon. Rev. J.O.A. Cook officiating. The announcement of the marriage came as quite a surprise to the friends of the contracting parties as their engagement had been kept quite a secret. Mrs. Perryman visited Talbotton last summer and while here made a great many friends. Mr. Perry holds a responsible position with a drug firm in Birmingham. The happy couple will leave Talbotton in a few days for Birmingham where they will make their home in the future.

Leola Pearson - Alma Parks

Thursday May 27, 1909, page 7

Married 21 May 1909

Junction City

Miss Leola Pearson and Mr. Alma Parks were united in marriage at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Morgan Friday evening. Many good wishes are

extended for a long and happy life.

Persons - Bussy

Thursday Sept 14, 1905, page 7

Married 10 Sept 1905

Mr. Ben Bussy and Miss Rosamond Persons were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Sunday p.m. at 3 o clock Sept. 10th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Jones. The bride and groom left immediately for their home near Waverly Hall. The groom is a prosperous farmer of Talbot County, and the bride an accomplished young lady from Geneva.

Pritchett - Oliver

Thursday Aug 15, 1907, page 2

Married 11 Aug 1907

Miss Dollie Pritchett and Mr. Neal Oliver were quietly married on last Sunday at the home of the bride s parents near Fayetteville. The marriage came as quite a surprise to the many friends of Mr. Oliver in Talbotton, as he kept the matter a secret. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver returned to Talbotton on Monday and are received the congratulations of many friends.

Raines-McKay/MacKay

An Engagement Announcement

The approaching marriage of Miss Hynes Dixon Raines to Rev. Norman T.C. McKay of Kendy, Ontario will be of great interest to a wide circle of friends throughout the New Era's extended territory, from California to Cuba. Talbotton has always been justly proud of the prospective bride. She was reared here, but has spent much time in colleges and travel. She has studied and equipped herself with the educational advantages. By birth, rearing and culture she is prepared to fulfill her mission as a minister's wife with grace and distinction. Sweetness of disposition and cheeriness of manner are her dominant characteristics. She is the daughter of Capt. and Mrs. W.J. Raines, is descended from a long line of wealthy and aristocratic ancestors on both sides. Rev. McKay is a noted Presbyterian divine of superior attainments. He possesses the strength, determination and thoroughness handed down from generations of Scottish ancestors. The romance began at Clifton Springs, N.Y. some years ago. Among the bride's remembrances will be a silver tea service and spoons, handsome heirlooms of the family. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, April 27th in the presence of the closest relatives and friends, after which, the bridal party will leave for Toronto, Canada.

Thursday, May 6, 1909, Page 2

Married 27 Apr 1909

Announcements

The following announcement came to the interested friends on exquisitely engraved cards, many good wishes wafted to the fair bride as she goes to her new home. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins Jackson Raines announce the marriage of their daughter, Hynes Dixon, to Reverend T.C. McKay, on Tuesday, the twenty-seventh of April, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Nine.

A Marriage At Montreat

Montreat, April 28 At the residence of Miss Alice Capps, Miss Hynes Dixon Raines was married yesterday at 12 o clock noon to Rev. Norman Mackay of Keady, Ontario. The wedding was in every particular, an ideal one. Montreat may be more gorgeously beautiful when the encircling peaks are in the fullest green, the wilderness of rhododendron in flower, and the profusion of ferns have enrolled to the limit their lacy length, but not having seen Montreat until yesterday, it would be difficult to picture any nook of nature better deserving the name of an earthly paradise.
The amphitheater of hills wore every shade of green from tenderest maple bud to darkest pine; the rushing mountain stream that dances and leaps over great moss- covered boulders held us fascinated for miles along its fern and laurel clad banks, and all through the morning, a veil of softest purple haze draped the valley adding its indescribable witchery to beautiful Montreat as we wended our way to the charming mountain cottage of Miss Capps.
Arrived there we were ushered into a bright, cozy living room, where the decorations of dogwood made a bower of snow-white bloom.
In this ideal bridal hall a few of Miss Raines close friends were gathered. The marriage rites were very impressive. Rev. Mr. Scanlon of Montreat officiating. The bride was more than usually handsome in a tailored traveling suit of dark brown.
The groom is a dignified, scholarly looking gentleman, a Scotch Canadian, and a descendant of two famous clans, the Mackays and the McKenzies.
The ceremony was followed by a delightful luncheon and a charmingly informal social half hour; after which the interesting couple left for their home in Canada.
Besides the Montreat friends, Miss Capps, Mrs. and Miss Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Scanlon, the Misses Green, Mrs. Slicarer and Mr. DeWitt, there were present, Miss Julia Raines of Talbotton, Ga., sister of the bride, and Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Van Winkle, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Tighe and Mrs. W. W. Williamson of Ashville. The Gazette News, Asheville, N.C.

Rawls-Weston

Thursday Jan 14, 1909, page 6

Married 27 Jan 1909

The following invitation is of much interest to the friends of this popular couple. Mrs. Frances McGehee Rawles request the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Edna McIntyre, to Mr. Hamilton Pierce Weston, on Wednesday evening, January the twenty-seventh, at eight o clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Neid McGehee, Talbotton, Georgia. Thursday, January 28, 1909
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Rawls Weston Wedding

The young moon, like a silver bow of good promise shone bright on Wednesday evening and the tender chime of wedding bells seemed to ring a gladsome melody for the young couple, who were soon to plight their vows. The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Neid McGehee was the House Beautiful in token of this joyous occasion.
The reception hall was garlanded with smilax. Tall vases of pink roses and pink camellias glowed richly neath the light of rose-shaded candles. The dainty maidens, Miss Vera Rawls and Miss Louise McGehee were the ribbon bearers and held in place the silken bands that formed a roseate aisle for the bridal party.
To the triumphant strains of Mendelsohn s Wedding March played by Mrs. Hugh F. Wilkerson, Mr. Hamilton Pierce Weston, accompanied by Mr. H.C. Dickerson, entered; Miss Charlie Hurt Harris followed, alone; then came the bride Miss Edna McIntyre Rawls on the arm of her Uncle, Mr. John H. McGehee. They were met by the Rev. J.B. McGehee, D.D., the grandfather of the bride. He stood within an improvised altar. The ceremony was tender and impressive. Mrs. Wilkerson played You softly. The bride was exquisitely lovely and girlish in a Directoire robe of white herring bone crepe, a drapery of satin lay in graceful folds around the corsage, forming a pointed yoke which was filled in with rose point lace delicately outlined with gold embroidery. The sash was finished with gold embroidery and fringe. The long panel of satin in front was decorated with buttons and gold embroidery. From the crown of orange blossoms that held in place the long misty veil to the point of the gilt slippers that peeped beneath the edge of her rich shining robe, nothing was lacking for a most perfect toilet effect: a bouquet of bride s roses and lilies-of-the-valley tied with tulle completed the picture. The bride was angelically lovely, so radiant, so royal and withal so innocently fair. She represents all that is true, beautiful and good. To her husband she will prove his starlight, moonlight, firelight, the sunlight of his home.
Mr. Weston was born and reared in Talbotton, he is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce M. Weston. His friends love him for his loyalty and kindliness. He has ever been ready to minister to the needs of others. Friendship with him means courtesy, consideration and if need be, sacrifice. He is the popular and prosperous proprietor of the Hotel Weston. The parlor in which the union was solemnized seemed a veritable Garden of Eden, wide spreading palms and plumy ferns shone lustrously neath the white lights of candles. Roses, white and fragrant, made the air heavy with sweetness. The altar was made with
southern smilax, gemmed with star-like camellias. The dining room heralded spring-songs and spring-flowers in its wealth of golden daffydown-dillies. It was indeed a poetic atmosphere. Everywhere yellow blossoms nodded a cheery welcome. Here too, the countless and costly remembrances were displayed in artistic array. The parlor opposite was a rendezvous for the couples, who may have thought this example worthy of emulation. Crimson and green were the rich color noted adding a vividness to the scene. Cakes and ices were dispensed informally. A rare musical programme was discoursed prior to the ceremony. The contributors were: Mrs. Roy A. Lane, of Atlanta, who was formerly Miss Mae Bell, niece of Mrs. P.M. Weston and whose glorious voice has delighted many Southern audiences, Mrs. W.O. DeLoache, Miss Florence Baldwin of Atlanta and Miss Ruth Martin of Columbus.
Miss Charlie Hurt Harris the petite bride s maid was dainty and attractive in a white soil charmeuse made robe de princesse with sheath effect, she carried an armful of bride s maid s roses, the note of pink giving a charming bit of color. The fairy like ribbon bearers wore simple but perfect little frocks of laces, ribbons and mull. Knots of tiny pink rose buds and pink sash ribbon was like the first faint breath of dawn.
Mrs. Frances McGehee Rawls the queenly mother of the bride, wore a taupe brown checked mousseline, slashed up one side and laced with satin ribbon of seal brown, the silhouette effect displaying the grace and symmetry of the lithe and slender form. Mrs. Pierce M. Weston, mother of the groom, was strikingly handsome in a white satin souple Empire robe, glistening with silver embroidery and fringe.
Mrs. W. Neid McGehee, the gracious young hostess, affected a Nattier blue Directoire robe. There were present a number of lovely maidens from other towns. There were gowns in soft colors and others in piquant contrast. Satins and chiffons made a scene like that of a tropical garden. Miss Jane Lilly s rare blonde type was enhanced by a gown of pale green chiffon mull. Miss Ruth Martin also wore green with braid and button trimmings. Miss Edith Martin s toilet was of pale mauve like the soft tints of falling evening. She carried a bunch of carnations. As a foil to this exquisite creation, was Miss Mary Mathews gown of pale coral rose velour souple.
Miss Susie Harvey was in green messaline silk infinitely becoming. Miss Florence Baldwin looked like a bright American Beauty rose in her gown of Callot satin and lace. This touch of brightness contributed a colorful charm to the beautiful occasion. Many handsome men added to the pleasure and interest.
Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. James T. Dixon, of West Point, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fell of Atlanta, Mr. Harvey Fell of Savannah, Mr. Robert Dixon, of West Point, Miss Mary Mathews, Miss Florence Baldwin, Miss Susie Harvey, Misses Ruth and Edith Martin, Mr. Marshall Harrison, Mr. Billy Phillips.

Redding - Gorman

Thursday 1 Nov 1906, page 3

Married 25 Oct 1906

An interesting social event occurred in the parlors of the Farlinger, in Atlanta, on the 25th inst., in the marriage of Col. O.D. Gorman, of Talbotton, to Mrs. Clara J. Redding, of Atlanta, the Rev. R.O. Flinn performing the ceremony. Col. and Mrs. Gorman left on the morning train for Talbotton, where they will be at home to their many friends.

Renfroe-Hilburn

Thursday Apr 26, 1906, page 5

Married 25 Apr 1906

Beautiful Home Wedding At Geneva

An interesting event of Wednesday evening in social circles at Geneva was the marriage of Miss Rosa Clyde Renfroe to Mr. Cullen Neil Hilburn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.T. Chandler.
The drawing room in which the wedding took place was decorated beautifully and artistically in smilax, palms, ferns and crabapple blossoms.
Mr. J.M. Muse of Albany was best man and Miss Goldie Cook of Geneva the charming maid of honor. She was gowned in beautiful white silk mull. Misses Willie Turner, Lucy Persons, Myrtice McCrary and Lucy Turner were the bride s maids. They were dressed in pretty lingeris
frocks and each carried Easter lilies. The charming little flower girl was Miss Katie Bell Jones. A brilliant reception followed the wedding. The bridal table was decorated in Easter lilies and ferns, and the candlesticks were shaded in white, the color scheme being white and green.
The bride is a beautiful and accomplished young lady and the groom a prominent businessman of Albany.
They left on the 10:30 train for their future home in that city, followed by the many good wishes of their friends in Geneva and elsewhere.
W.S.S.

Richards - Black

Thursday Nov 21, 1907, page 1

Married 14 Nov 1907

A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride s mother on last Thursday at high noon when Miss Emmie Lou Richards and Dr. Collier M. Black were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. Francis McCullough 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 by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom and a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony, the couple left on the noon train for Dublin, where they will spend a few days before returning to their home in Talbotton.

Rowe - Plymate

Thursday Apr 21, 1904, page 6

Married 10 Apr 1904

Mr. Troy Plymate was married to Miss Virginia Rowe on the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride s parents near Butler. It was a quiet home wedding only a few friends being present. Mr. Plymate is one of the skilled workmen in the shop of Posey & Sons and is rapidly forging his way to the front ranks of his trade. Miss Rowe is the pretty, attractive and popular daughter of one of Taylor County s most successful farmers. Our best wishes are extended the young couple and may they realize all the happiness of which they now fondly dream. *Note The word Inst. is an abbreviation for Instant and means the date referred to was in the same month as it was reported.

Slade-Dozier

Thursday Jan 12, 1905, page 6

Married 4 Jan 1905

Miss Effie Mae Slade of Columbus and Mr. J. Lawrence Dozier of Talbotton, were quietly married at the home of the bride s parents, Captain and Mrs. James J. Slade, in Columbus on Wednesday of last week. There were no attendants, the wedding being a quiet one. The ceremony was performed by Dr. W.F. Smith of the First Baptist Church of that city. There were present about seventy guests, mostly relatives of the couple, there being only a few intimate friends invited. A short reception was held after the ceremony and delightful refreshments were served the guests. At 2:45 o clock Mr. and Mrs. Dozier left over the

Central of Georgia for Alexandria, La., which place they will make their future home. The bride is the lovely and accomplished daughter of Captain and Mrs. James Jerry Slade. She is very popular among her many friends who were much interested in her happy wedding. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Dozier of Talbotton and for several years he has been connected with a wholesale hardware firm of Kentucky, and in the future will travel the state of Louisiana, making his headquarters at Alexandria in that state. He has a great many friends in Talbotton who congratulate him upon his wedding and join the New Era in wishing for him a life of continued happiness.

Smith - Rigsby

Thursday 16, 1904, page 8

Married 15 June 1904

On Thursday last 8:30 p.m. our town witnessed another union of hands and hearts. Hotel Smith was brilliantly illuminated and beautifully decorated. In the presence of quite a concourse of our best citizens, Dr. J.B. McGehee said words that launched two young and hopeful lives on an untried sea, while Miss Clara Freeman with educated tender touch, made music for the voyage. The contracting parties were Mr. Hamp Rigsby and Miss Belle Smith, daughter of the Proprietor of the Hotel Smith. Congratulations over, delightful refreshments were served and the guests gracefully bowed their acknowledgements for the pleasing entertainment, reserving for the happy couple the beautiful bouquet, May you while life s rough path you tread, No rude misfortune know, But find your path with flowers spread, And happy live below.

The Talbotton New Era

Thursday, June 16, 1904 Page 8

Marriage Smith - Hamp Rigsby June 15 1904

Smith - Rigsby

On Thursday last 8:30 p.m. our town witnessed another union of hands and hearts. Hotel Smith was brilliantly illuminated and beautifully decorated. In the presence of quite a concourse of our best citizens, Dr. J.B. McGehee said words that launched two young and hopeful lives on an untried sea, while Miss Clara Freeman with educated tender touch, made music for the voyage. The contracting parties were Mr. Hamp Rigsby and Miss Belle Smith, daughter of
the Proprietor of the Hotel Smith. Congratulations over, delightful refreshments were served and the guests gracefully bowed their acknowledgements for the pleasing entertainment, reserving for the happy couple the beautiful bouquet, May you while life s rough path you tread, No rude misfortune know,
But find your path with flowers spread,
And happy live below.

Smith - Ricks

Thursday Dec 13, 1906, page 1

Married 12 Dec 1906

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Smith announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Matthews, to Mr. Ferdinand Augustus Ricks, of Reynolds, Ga., the wedding to take place on the afternoon of the 12th of December at Ypsilanti, Ga.

Thursday, December 13, 1906
Page 1

Smith - Ricks

Miss Fannie Smith, of Ypsilanti and Mr. Ferdinand Ricks, of Reynolds, were united in the bonds of matrimony on yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Smith, at Ypsilanti, the ceremony being performed by Dr. J.B. McGehee, of Waycross. The beautiful country home was artistically decorated for the occasion. An elaborate supper was served following the ceremony after which Mr. and Mrs. Ricks came to Talbotton and down to Paschal on a special train, taking the Central at that point for their future home in Reynolds. Mr. Ricks is one of the most prominent businessmen in this section of Georgia. He is engaged in the supply business at Reynolds and is also engaged in the lumber and peach industry.
Mrs. Ricks comes from one of the old aristocratic families of Talbot County. She is a charming and gifted woman and will be quite an addition to the social life of Reynolds.

Smith - Calloway

Thursday Nov 19, 1908, page 6

Married 16 Dec 1908

Mrs. Tinie F. Smith, of Talbotton, announces the engagement of her second daughter, Lera Amorette, to Mr. Claude P. Calloway, the wedding to occur December 16th, at the home of Mrs. Tinie F. Smith. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 17, 1908 Page 1 Smith Calloway The home of Mrs. T.F. Smith, on College Street, was the scene of a beautiful wedding on Wednesday at high noon, when Miss Lera Amorette Smith was united in marriage to Mr. Claude P. Calloway of Tygnell. The home was very attractive in trailing vines and ferns. The bridal party entered from the rear hall and stood within a fern bower. To the strains of Mendelshon s wedding march, played by Miss Elizabeth Ragland they came as follows: Mr. Calloway with Mrs. Bolton, and the bride with her sister, Miss Louise Katherine Smith. They were met by Rev. Francis McCullough, who performed the ceremony in an impressive manner, while Miss Ragland played Trammeri softly and tenderly. The bride wore a becoming tailored gown of rich green and a jaunity hat of green. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and asparagus ferns. She is the second daughter of Mrs. Tinnie Smith and a nice of Col. Eugene Milner Smith of Thomasville and possesses accomplishments that will make glad the heart and home of the noble young man to whom she has entrusted her welfare. Mr. Calloway belongs to one of Georgia s oldest and best families. He owns a large mercantile business and has been very successful. His manners are cultured and elegant, his personality magnetic and attractive. The happy couple received many warm and sincere congratulations. Miss Kathryn Smith was gowned in a beautiful Nistaria cloth and picture hat. Misses Imogene Smith, Emily Baldwin, Anne Douglass and Martha K. Smith dispensed a dainty repast. Mrs. J.A. Bryan and Miss Virginia Persons received. Many handsome tokens of remembrance were received from all sections of the State.
The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. N. Jenkins, Eliza Jenkins, Box Springs, Mae Jenking, Midland, Patsy Sparks of Montezuma, Frank Paddock and wife of Syracuse, N.Y., Messrs. Hill, Bolton, Cooper, Jack and Wilton Wilkerson, of Washington, James Jackson and wife of Upatoi, Dr. Jenkins and Homer Jessup, Sterling Dudley of Columbus. The bridal party left over the AB&B for Atlanta. On arrival at Washington a reception will be given by relatives of the groom.

Thursday, December 17, 1908
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Society: Mr. Claude P. Calloway entertained his groomsmen at breakfast Wednesday morning. The hotel Louise was artistically decorated for the occasion. Those participating were: Mr. Hill, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Bolton, Mr. Wilton Wilkerson and Mr. Jack Wilkerson, Rev. Francis McCullough.

Thursday, December 17, 1908
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Personal Items

Mrs. J.A. Bryan entertained Saturday afternoon in compliment to Miss Lera Amorette Smith, one of the December brides. The home on College Street, was decorated with southern smilax, holly and crimson bells. The large punch bowl nestled in garlands of coral berries. Roses, camellias and violets were lavishly used and banks of ferns made a background to the many lovely women who assembled. After a game of heart fortunes, the bride was seated beneath a snowy parasol and from it a shower of miscellaneous articles fell into the lap of the prospective bride. Fruit nectar was served by Miss Martha K. Smith, Miss Clara Spivey, Miss Anne Douglass, Miss Imogene Smith and Miss Ouida Dunbar. The refreshments were in pink and white. The fair honoree was gowned in a princess of Copenhagen blue, a picture hat with drooping plumes completed an exquisite toilette.

Spain-Cahill

Thursday Dec 10, 1908, page 5

Married 17 Dec 1908

Invitations have been issued to the approaching marriage of Miss Helen Arcadia Spain to Mr. John Stuart Cahill, the wedding to take place on Thursday afternoon, the seventeenth of December, at half after one o clock at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Spain. Thursday, December 17, 1908
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SocietyCapt. Jack Shankland was the genial host of a pleasant dinner on Monday, complimentary to Mr. John Cahill and his bride elect, Miss Helen Spain. The Hotel Weston was wreathed in smilax. The color motif was white and green. The beautiful occasion was under the direction of Mrs. P.M. Weston.
The table was exquisite in its appointments. Seven courses were served. The bride s cake was cut; Miss Ruth Martin won the ring, Mr. Mathis, the dime, Mr. Edward Bardwell, the thimble.
Miss Spain wore a white coat suite and large black hat. The guests were: Miss Helen Spain, Mr. Cahill, Miss Clara Freeman, Mr. Mathis of Roanoke, Miss Jane Bardwell, Mr. Rowland Spain, Miss Will Underwood, Mr. W.B. Freeman, Miss Elizabeth Ragland and Capt. Jack Shankland, Mr. and Mrs. W.N. McGehee, Miss Ruth Martin, Mr. Edward Bardwell, Miss Marie Spivey, Mr. Herbert Dickerson, Miss Susie Harvey, Mr. M.A. McCoy, Mr. H.P. Weston.
-------------------Miss Clara Freeman and Miss Will Underwood issued the following unique invitations to a shower on Tuesday:
Hearts and flowers
With miscellaneous showers
Are expected at half-past two
We shall look for you.
So bring your token,
Do your part
And give the bride a start. for Miss Helen Spain. The home of Miss Freeman was adorned with mistletoe and roses. A merry game was enjoyed Mrs. Neid McGehee blindfolded the bride and conducted her to the parasol, from which fell a heavy shower of dainty remembrances.
Mr. Govan G. Ware and Dr. W.B. Spain dispensed punch in the hall. A large number of guests were present.
Thursday, December 24, 1908
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Spain Cahill

The wedding of Miss Helen Arcadia Spain to Mr. John Stuart Cahill, which took place on last Thursday afternoon, was one of the most beautiful ever solemnized in Talbotton. The home of the bride s grandmother, Mrs. Rowland Willis was artistically decorated under the direction of the bride s gifted cousin, Mrs. Thomas A. Atkinson of LaGrange. Southern smilax made a dainty frieze around the walls. From out snowy lillycups countless candles cast a mellow radiance.
To the triumphant strains of the wedding march, played by Miss Elizabeth Ragland, the party passed through ribboned aisles. Mr. Cahill entered with his best man, Mr. Paul Morrison of Talladega. Mrs. W.N. McGehee, the matron of honor, preceded the bride, who entered with her brother, Mr. Rowland Willis Spain. Misses Emily and Dorothy Atkinson of LaGrange were the beautiful little ribbon bearers. The happy couple stood on a white rug, before an alter of ferns, while Rev. Francis McCullough pronounced the words which made them man and wife.
The beautiful, dimpled bride never looked more charming than on this occasion, attired in a tailored gown of blue. She carried an armful of bride s roses. She is a member of one of Talbot County s most prominent families, on both sides, she is descended from ancestors noted in church and state.
Mr. Cahill is a bright, brainy young man, who by his dignity and integrity, occupies a high position of honor, and trust with the AB&A railroad.
The main hall was banked with palms and ferns and fragrant with violets.
Miss Clara Freeman and Miss Will Underwood dispensed fruit nectar.
The second parlor, where a costly array of gifts were displayed, was attractive in red and green. Mantles were banked with magnolia leaves and studded with crimson hibiscus blooms, out of which peeped many candles. The walls were outlined with smilax and around the room, prettily decorated tables gleamed and glistened with crystal, silver and china.

Spinks-Canlian

Thursday June 10, 1909, page 7

Married 5 June 1909

Junction City

Miss Bertha Spinks and Mr. Canlian were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Saturday evening.

Steed - Sanders

Thursday Nov , 1907, page 7

Married 23 Dec 1907

Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Augusta Steed announce the engagement of their daughter, Augusta, to Mr. W.H. Sanders, of Atlanta, the wedding to take place at their home near Talbotton in December.

Thursday, December 12, 1907, Page 2

Invitations have been issued to the approaching marriage of Miss Augusta Evans Steed to Mr. William Sanders, the wedding to take place on Monday, the twenty- third of December at high noon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. V.A. Steed near Talbotton

Steed - Mitchell

Thursday Jan 2, 1908, page 7

Married 29 Dec 1907

Miss Ida Steed of Mauks and Mr. George Mitchell of Roanoke were married on last Sunday at the home of the bride s parents near Mauk, Rev. J.G. Harrison of Talbotton officiating. Mr. Mitchell holds a responsible position with the AB&B railroad. Mrs. Mitchell is from one of the most prominent families of Taylor County. She is a sister of Hon. W.E. Steed of Butler. Following the ceremony, delicious refreshments were served. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for their home in Roanoke.

Stinson - Cook

Thursday Apr 26, 1906, page 2

Married 25 Apr 1906

Miss Ermie Stinson and Mr. J.C. Cook were quietly married yesterday at high noon at the beautiful country house of the bride s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Stinson, four miles north of Talbotton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.Y. Allen of Thomaston in a solemn and impressive manner. The wedding was a quiet one, only the relatives and intimate friends of the
parties being present. The happy couple left on the two o clock train for their future home in Atlanta. The bride is one of the most beautiful and accomplished young women of Talbot County. She has a great many friends in Talbotton and is loved and admired by all who know her. Mr. Cook is a well-known civil engineer of Atlanta, and makes a specialty of putting in waterworks and electric light plants.

Story - Jones

Thursday, Sept 28, 1905, page 7

Married 18 Sept 1905

Miss Ruby Story of Marion County and Mr. Ralph Jones of Birmingham, were married at the First Baptist Church in Birmingham on the 18th of this month. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the church. Mrs. Jones is the daughter of the late B.S. Story of Marion County and from one of the first families of that section.
She was in Birmingham one a visit at the time of the wedding. Mr. Jones is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W.T. Jones of this county and is now holding a responsible position in Birmingham. He has a great many friends in Talbotton and Talbot County and they join the New Era in extending hearty congratulations and best wishes.

Taylor-Harris

Thursday May 9, 1907, page 6

Married 5 May 1907

Juniper Has A Pretty Wedding

A marriage of interest to many friends was that of Miss Evelyn Taylor to Mr. Ode Harris, of Juniper, which took place Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church. The fearful rain which lasted nearly all the afternoon prevented many, who intended coming, from being present, yet the church was crowded. The decorations were carried out in white and green with ferns, pot plants and cut roses. The church was darkened and the lights turned on, giving a most beautiful effect. The bridal party entered to the strains of Lohengrin, Miss Etna Weaver, the winsome and accomplished daughter of Mr. J.J. Weaver presiding at the organ.
The attendants were Miss Eugenia Chandler and Mr. W.H. Posey, of this place, Miss Martha Wood, of Paschal and Mr. Sam Harris, of Brantley. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Thomas, of Geneva, in a most pleasing and impressive manner. After the marriage the bridal party repaired to the future home, at Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Posey s where they all spent a very pleasant evening.
The bride is the attractive and lovely daughter of Mr. Monro Taylor, a prosperous planter near Juniper, and has won scores of friends by her amiability and gentleness.

Teal - Edwards

Thursday Jan 17, 1907, page 10

Married 14 Jan 1907

Miss Leila Bell Teal and Mr. Cleveland Edwards, both of Talbotton, were quietly married at the home of Judge William R. Wilson, Justice of the Peace, in O Neals district, last Sunday morning about 9 o clock. The wedding came as quite a surprise to the friends and relatives of both parties. Mrs. Edwards is the daughter of Mrs. Sallie Teal, of Talbotton, and has many friends, both in the town and county. Mr. Edwards is connected with The Talbotton Bottling Works. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are making their home with Mr. and Mrs. David Cumby.

Tucker-Blair

Thursday Jan 10, 1907, page 8

Married March 1906

Mt. Ida News

The marriage of Mr. Charles Blair and Miss Daisy Tucker, which event occurred some time ago, came as a surprise to their friends and acquaintances. Judge W.R. Wilson, who is one of Cupid s popular assistants, performed the ceremony. The young couple soon after their union left for Texas where they will reside.