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A marriage of wide interest took place Tuesday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church when Miss Margaret Bolling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bolling, became the bride of O’Brian McCary, son of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. McCary, of Galveston, Palms arranged at the back of the church with a lattice of flowers and ferns formed a background for the beautiful ring ceremony which united the lives of these two young people, performed by the father of the groom, assisted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. O. C. Arnold and Mrs. R. J. Sisson sang “All For You,” and Mrs. C. C. Blackman sang “Love Everlasting.” Mrs. Carlton Crawford was accompanist, also played the wedding marches and soft music during the ceremony. Mrs. Carrol B. Ray and Miss Dawn Willis were bridesmaids and wore dresses of orchid and blue organdie. Miss Jean Trull, as maid of honor, was dressed in green and Mrs. Wm. Cunningham, matron of honor was in pink and all carried bouquets of gladioli in contrasting colors. The bride wearing a beautiful lace dress with turban to match and carrying a bouquet of white gladioli, entered on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage. Little Mary Jane Cunningham, niece of the bride was flower girl and carried pink roses. The groom was attended by his brother Marden McCary, and Messrs. David Bolling and Jimmy Hayes served as ushers. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the beautiful country home of the bride’s parents, located on the Carancahua river, and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. Cake and lunch were served from the dining table by Miss Fay Clark, a cousin of the groom and Miss Lois Fones. The couple left shortly after the reception for a honeymoon trip without disclosing their destination. When they return they will be at home at 3308 O½ street Galveston. Among the out of town relatives and friends for the ceremony and reception were Mr. and Mrs. George Willis and family of El Campo, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cunningham and two children of San Angelo; Mrs. C. C. Blackman and son Clinton, of Austin; Rev. and Mrs. McCary and son Marden, and Mr. McCary’s mother of Galveston, Misses Fay Clark and Lois Fones, Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Lee and son Austin; Mrs. Thos. H. Lewis, Mrs. Pat Thompson and daughter, Glendine, Mrs. Paris Smith, Mrs. V. Powell, Bay City; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Thompson, El Campo, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braden, Mr. and Mr. Arthur Matthis and Mrs. Yeager of Blessing.
Palacios Beacon,
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At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Driskill, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, Mr. Marion McClanahan and Miss Ann Eliza Driskill were united in marriage, Dr. T. F. Driskill, uncle of the bride officiating. Only members of the family and a few near friends were present. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McClanahan left for Blessing by auto where they boarded the Frisco train for Houston on their way to Taylor, this State, whey they are enjoying a week’s honeymoon. They may also go to Dallas and visit the bride’s sister, Mrs. Wilsie James, before returning home. Both are popular, well-known young people of the city, the bridegroom being the efficient telegraph operator at the railway depot. That they may live long and be supremely happy is the sincere wish of their many friends.
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The marriage of Mr. Chas.
McCluhan and Miss Ethel Powell took place last Wednesday night at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Minich, Rev. Hill officiating. A host of
friends of this popular couple witnessed the ceremony and many beautiful
and useful gifts were displayed. Mrs. Minich served a most sumptuous
luncheon. In cutting the bride cake the ring fell to Miss Maude
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An extra at the B.Y.P.U. encampment Wednesday, the closing day, that was not on the program, was a marriage ceremony performed at 5 o’clock that evening by Rev. J. A. Stephens, of Eagle Lake. The contracting parties were Mr. Ashley McCowan and Miss Alberta Harper, both of Bay City. The bride is an accomplished violinist, and has been assisting with the music during the encampment.
Palacios Beacon, July 25,
1913 |
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Miss Melba Joyce Brister and Mr. Robert McCory, were quietly married Wednesday night, September 24, 1947, at the home of the groom’s mother, Mrs. Lawrence Kelly. Rev. Rayford Harris, pastor of the First Baptist church, performed the ceremony in the presence of a few relatives and friends. Mrs. McCory, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brister, of north of Palacios, has many friends in this community and all join us in extending the young couple hearty congratulations.
Palacios Beacon,
October 2, 1947
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This event was of more than usual interest because of the social prominence of the young lovers. The setting for the wedding was more than beautiful, for the church was decorated in a lavish manner with natural flowers and palms, chrysanthemums forming the motif for the decorative scheme. The altar was a dream on a background of palms while in front tall candlesticks held the gleaming candles. The end of each pew supported a large chrysanthemum and as the bridal procession came from the front of the church, it passed under thee white arches, a large white wedding bell being suspended from the top of each. The contrasting colors were gorgeous and the thought came that some good fairy had dabbled a great paint brush on a gigantic palette and splashed a rainbow of colors that glistened and gleamed under the luminous lights. While the guests were assembling, Miss Emily Jane Allen sang "I Love You Truly," then taking the violin played softly, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Austin Clapp on the piano, swinging into the wedding march as the bridal party appeared at the church door. The procession, headed by four ushers, followed by the flower girls, Misses Jedie Frank Chiles and Violet Harris, wearing green georgette crepe. These two scattered natural sweetpeas on the carpet. Junior bridesmaids were Misses Anna Dell English and Marie English, wearing pink georgette crepe. Bridesmaids, Misses Louise English and Vivian Hewitt, with blue georgette crepe. Maid of honor, Miss Patsy English, in orchid georgette crepe, and matron of honor, Mrs. L. H. McCune, wearing yellow georgette crepe. The bride, who entered on the arm of her father, wore an exquisite creation of white chiffon crepe, trimmed with white velvet silver outlined leaves. The long wedding veil was embroidered in silver and fastened with a bandeau of orange blossoms. In her arms she carried an immense shower bouquet of roses. Master Turner English, two years of age, dressed in white silk velvet, followed the bride, bearing the ring and he kept his promise for he said, "I'll take the ring to Mac."
As the bridal party formed about the altar, the lights in the body of the church were darkened and concealed spot lights illuminated the pretty scene.
Mr. L. H. McCune served as best man while Messrs. Fleming Chiles, Sidney Richman, Pat Richman and Verne Bowers served as ushers.
After the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors where those present gave bride and groom hearty congratulations and wishes for a long and happy married life.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McCune left on the night train for Brownsville and other parts of the Valley and will be at home in about a week at Collegeport.
Many guests were present from Bay City, relatives and friends of the bride.
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Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the Methodist church was solemnized the marriage of Miss Nell Brown to Mr. Hayden McDonald. The church was beautifully decorated in ferns and white and pink roses. It resembled a beautiful flower garden. "At Dawning" was sung by Mr. Geo. Burke and then Mrs. A. R. Leckie played the wedding march. The bride and groom entered from the side-room, and was met at the altar by the Baptist pastor, Rev. O. B. Falls, who performed the marriage ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful and becoming sand colored traveling suit with hat, gloves and shoes en-suit, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of roses and pink carnations. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McDonald left on the four o'clock train for Thrall, their future home.
The
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April 9, 1915 |
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A very unique and pretty wedding took place at the home of V. R. Haisley at sunrise on Wednesday morning, June 14, when Albert S. J. McDonald of Palacios, and Miss Velma Mills, of Collegeport, were united in marriage in the presence of immediate family and a few friends. The ceremony was performed on the front porch of the handsome Haisley residence, just as the sun emerged from the distant trees along the Colorado river, while the guests took their place upon the green, amid the flowers of the beautiful yard. After the ceremony the company repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous breakfast was served. The groom wore a grey sacque travelling suit, while the bride was prettily gowned in embroidered Brussels net, her travelling suit being embroidered linen. Besides the home folks, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kaufman, Messrs. J. P. McDonald, and Ed Russell, and Misses Willie Gibson, Rose Russell and Jennie Harrison of Palacios, and Mrs. M. A. Travis of Collegeport, were the invited guests. The bridal party went by private launch to Port Lavaca where the happy couple took the train for Pueblo, Colorado, where they will make their home. Miss Mills was the first school teacher at Collegeport and last year taught the Citrusgrove school. She is much loved by all who knew her and will be much missed, especially in church circles where she has been very active.—Collegeport Chronicle.
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Of more than passing interest to a large number of friends of the contracting parties was the wedding Wednesday morning at 8:15 at the Baptist church which united in marriage Miss Eula Sims and Mr. L. E. McDonald. The church was beautifully decorated in Shasta daisies and ferns. A large bell of the daisies was suspended from an improvised arch and it was under this that the bride and groom stood. Mrs. Will Guernard of Houston, a schoolmate of the bride’s, sang in a most charming way “Because” prior to the entrance of the bridal party. Then as the soft strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. Ned Hawkins, were heard, the ushers, Messrs. H. Ray and Fred Fields entered, followed by the bride and groom. They were met at the altar by Rev. H. E. Morrison of San Banita who in a most impressive way, spoke the words which united these two young people. During the ceremony LaGoldrina was played softly. Then to the strains of Mendelsohn’s wedding march, the bridal party left the church for the Southern Pacific depot where they took the train for Houston. After a short stay there they will go to Markham where the groom has a new home just completed waiting for his bride. The bride never looked prettier than she did in her going away gown of blue taffeta, tailored, with lace blouse, tailored hat and all accessories to match and carried LaFrance roses and ferns showered with valley lilies. A large crowd followed the newly married couple to the depot where they were well showered with rice and old shoes. The bride is one of Bay City’s most charming girls and is loved by all who know her, while the groom is one of Markham’s promising young business men. Their many friends here and elsewhere wish for them a long and happy married life.
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer,
June 16, 1916 |
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Mr. Ralph McGlothlin and Miss Agnes McKissick were united in marriage in Bay City last Sunday by Rev. Cunningham and immediately after the ceremony boarded the train for a short honeymoon trip to Houston. They returned to Palacios Wednesday and have rented the Bentler cottage on Pavilion St., and are now at home to their many friends. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McGlothlin, highly respected Palacios citizens. He is a graduate of the Palacios High School, also attended business college in San Antonio. He is now with the Bay City Chevrolet Company, a position he has held for some months. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McKissick of the Ashby community. She is a graduate of the Bay City High School and highly esteemed by all who know her. We join the many friends of this worthy young couple in extending hearty congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon,
March 22, 1928 |
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Rev. O. T. Hotchkiss was called to Matagorda yesterday to perform a marriage ceremony for Mr. Talmage McIver and Miss Alice Burke, both popular young people of Matagorda. The wedding ceremonies were held in the Matagorda Methodist Church yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the presence of a large circle of friends.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McIver came to Bay City and took the
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Mr. Edward McKelvey and Miss Lula Brewer, both formerly of Bay City were united in marriage at Bronte, Texas, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Miss Brewer was formerly a teacher in our public schools and has a host of staunch friends in this city. Mr. McKelvey prior to leaving the city was in the employ of the First National Bank. He is at present associated with the Bronte National Bank. The News-Farmer joins the many friends of this happy young couple in good wishes and congratulations
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer, February 16, 1917 |
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Announcement of the marriage of Miss Laura Barnell to Mr. H. W. McMullen, is of interest to many Palacios people as the bride formerly made her home here and is a niece of A. M. Stadig. The ceremony was performed in Houston, Saturday, May 30, at 5 o’clock at the home of the officiating minister and the newly-weds are now at their own home in Boling. Mrs. McMullen has taught in the Freeport school the past six years or more and was tendered many pre-nuptials hospitalities by friends there, among them was a miscellaneous shower and sailing party on a yacht of the Sulphur Company. Mr. McMullen is a field manager for the Texas Gulf Sulphur Co., located at Newgulf. The Beacon, on which Mrs. McMullen at one time was a reporter, joins with their host of friends in extending hearty congratulations.
Palacios Beacon,
June 4, 1936 |
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Wm. E. McNabb and Miss Jennie Baxter, two well-known and popular young people of Matagorda, were united in the silken bonds of wedlock at the Methodist church in that city on Wednesday evening, the 21st inst; Rev. J. J. Callaway officiating.
The Matagorda County
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June 24, 1899 |
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Mr. J. A. McNeal of this city and Miss Agnes Etter of Bryan, were married in that city on Wednesday, December 20, and arrived in Bay city, their future home yesterday. Mr. McNeal is well and favorably known in Bay City, has lived here for a number of years, and has a host of friends who join the Tribune in congratulations and well wishes for a prosperous and happy journey through life. The bride is a stranger to our community, but a warm welcome by the good citizenship of our matchless little city is extended her.
The
Matagorda County Tribune,
December 29, 1911 |
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The marriage of Tommy McNeill and Miss Geraldine Board was solemnized in Bay City last Thursday morning. They were accompanied by the bride’s mother, Mrs. Audrey James and immediately following the ceremony returned to Palacios. Mrs. McNeill assisted at the Flounder Inn prior to her marriage. Mr. McNeill is an employee of Wynne Crosby Drilling Co. The Beacon joins their many friends in extending congratulations.
Palacios Beacon,
March 14, 1940 |
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Last night at 8 o'clock at the home of Rev. W. O. Stephens, Katherine Smith and F. B. McRee were united in marriage. Mrs. McRee's former home was in Troupe, Texas, where she was a member of an old and prominent family. She was here visiting her sister, Mrs. Pat Clark. Mr. McRee is well and favorably known here, having resided in Bay City for quite a while. The happy couple has the best wishes of their many friends. They will reside, at least for the present, with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Edwards. Rev. W. O. Stephens performed the ceremony.
The
Matagorda County Tribune,
April 20, 1923 |
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