Newton County GaArchives Marriages.....Dearing, Miss Eva S.  - Callaway, Mr. R. L. March 6, 1890
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The Georgia Enterprise, March 6, 1890
     Cards are out for the marriage of Mr. R. L. Callaway, of Lexington, to 
Miss Eva S. Dearing, of Covington, in the Presbyterian Church here, Thursday 
March 6th.
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The Georgia Enterprise, March 13, 1890
“TWO SOULS WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT”
     Mr. R. L. Callaway, of Oglethorpe County, was married to Miss Eva S. 
Dearing, of Covington, on Thursday, March 6th. Rev. Dr. R. M. Rogers, of 
Atlanta, officiated. The ceremony came off in the Presbyterian church here, 
which was beautifully decorated with evergreens, rare flowers, arches, floral 
monograms, etc. The building was crowded with friends and relatives of the 
contracting parties. The attendants were: Mr. J. S. Callaway, of Oglethorpe 
County, with Miss E. P. Dearing; Mr. A. E. Dearing with Miss Fannie Brown, both 
of Covington; Mr. F. H. Smith, of Lexington, with Miss Alice Dearing, of 
Covington; Mr. W. A. Shackleford, of Lexington, with Miss Estelle Thompson, of 
Covington; Mr. O. H. Arnold, Jr., of Machen, with Miss Nellie Neal, of 
Covington, Mr. J. P. Simms, of Covington, with Miss Annie Ethridge, of 
Birmingham; Mr. Z. H. Clark, of Madison, with Miss Bessie Grogan, of Elberton; 
Mr. J. M. Dearing with Mrs. J. M. Dearing, both of Covington. The floral gates 
leading to the bridal altar were kept by Master Alex Stewart, of Lexington, 
with Miss Fannie Stewart, of Covington; and Master Woodie Callaway, of 
Oglethorpe County, with Miss Eloise Stewart, of Covington, Messrs. W. D. 
Travis, of Covington, and L. A. McLaughlin, of Talbotton, acted as ushers. The 
costumes of the bride and groom and all the attendants were elegant and in 
keeping with the brilliant occasion. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal 
party, accompanied by about fifty special friends of the family, entered 
carriages at the church door and were driven to the residence of Doctor and 
Mrs. J. J. Dearing, parents of the bride, where a warm and generous welcome was 
in waiting for all. Congratulations and good wishes were extended to the 
gallant groom and his lovely bride. The presents were inspected and they were 
many, consisting of solid silver trays, waiters, tea, table and dessert spoons, 
forks, berry and water service, elegant paintings, handsome lamps, napkin 
rings, fine brick-a-brack and many other useful and elegant articles. Other 
presents had been sent to the groom’s home. The doors to the large dining room 
had been thrown wide open and the guests were invited to enter and partake of 
the beautiful supply of good things to eat that tempted the appetite and 
charmed the eye. It is difficult to give a description of the tables or to 
publish the bill of fare in full. Every delicate luxury and substantial 
eatable, suitable to the occasion, was served in abundance. We are certain that 
it was the largest and most elaborate feast of the kind ever spread in this 
city. There was no cold formality to be seen, but the occasion was one of true 
enjoyment, where all felt that they were “welcome guests at home.” After the 
feast good-byes were said and good wishes expressed with the hope that peace 
and plenty might always bless the life and home of Dr. Dearing, his noble wife 
and every member of his interesting family. This groom and bride left on the 
afternoon train and spent Thursday night in Atlanta, occupying the bridal 
chamber at the Kimball. Friday morning they left for Brunswick, remaining there 
long enough to visit all the points of interest in that vicinity. From this 
point they left by steamer for _______  _____ , then by train to Jacksonville. 
Then over to St. Augustine, stopping at the Ponce De Leon. Then a boat ride up 
the St. Johns and perhaps to the Indian River Country. They will return home by 
a different route from that which they went.
     This young couple start out upon the matrimonial sea with most flattering 
prospects. The groom is a successful farmer, merchant and stock raiser, with a 
will strong enough to combat adversity should it ever come and a heart warm 
enough to always make those around him happy, in life’s sunshine or in its 
shade. The bride is a most charming young lady, possessing health, grace and 
beauty, and is endowed with every qualification of mind and heart to make the 
life and home of her husband almost a paradise on earth. May joy and prosperity 
be and remain with them “from the bridal to the tomb.”


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