Schley-Camden County GaArchives Marriages.....McCrory, Anna Belle - McKellar, I. E. May 18, 1910
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The Schley County News  Friday, May 20, 1910
A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WEDDING
One of the prettiest and most elaborate church weddings that has occurred in 
our little city in many years was that of Miss Anna Belle McCrory, eldest 
daughter of Col. and Mrs. C.R. McCrory, to Rev. I.E. McKellar, now pastor at 
the methodist charge at St. Marys, Ga., on last Wednesday evening at the 
Methodist church, the ceremony being performed at 8:30 by Rev. Chas Jenkins, 
of WayCrosse, assisted bt Rev. R.E. Bailey of this place.  The decorations 
were simply superb, white and green being the colors, all of which was most 
emphatically emblematic of the purity and sanctity of the occasion.  Ere the 
appointed hour had arrived, the church had been taxed to its uttermost 
capacity, and before the bridal party entered Miss Lucy Baldwin sang, "I'd 
Live Or I'd Die For You;" then to the beautiful strains of "Mendelsshon's" 
rendered by Miss Susie Becjham, came the ushers, Messrs. C.C. and Edwards 
McCrory, brothers of the bride-to-be, they being followed by the attendants 
which were, Miss Mae Cannon, of macon, and Mr. H.T. Freeman, of Thomasville; 
Miss Imogene Sears, of this place and Mr. C.C. Baggs, of Camilla; Miss Bobbie 
Royal, of this place, and Miss Clara McKellar, of Americus, and Mr. S.E. Land 
of Dawson; the maid of honor being Miss Jannie Delle McCrory, Deland, Fla.; 
then came the bride upon the arm of her father, Col. C.R. McCrory, and the 
groom with the best man, Mr. T.A. Barrow, of Pelham.  The bridal party thus 
formed around an improvised "wedding-house" at the altar, the bride's maids 
gowned in snowy-white, bearing large boquets of white sweet peas, the bride 
gowned in white satin, carrying a dainty white bible, the picture was one that 
carried charm and beauty.  Silence was supreme as the minister in a clear tone 
performed his part of the ceremony; the ring being placed and the blessings of 
Diety invoked, Miss Beckham, at the piano, again responded with "Here Comes 
The Bride," and all was over until a later hour when a party of more than a 
hundred gathered at the home of the bride's parents, Col. and Mrs. C.R. 
McCrory for the reception that followed.  It was here that occasion grew in 
interest; for the hospitality displayed, and the many bright faces to be seen, 
could only make one feel the happiness, good will and cheer was the motto.  
The colors observed here were the same--white and green.  Twelve large tables, 
in a rood especially arranged, were ladened with an elegant assortment of 
presents, coming from various sections of our state, all of which bespoke the 
high esteem in which the contracting parties were held.  As for the bride, we 
feel that we could say nothing that would enrich her in the memory of those 
who have known her from early childhood and have ever realized and known her 
golden worth; flattery would be a waste of words for true worth is appreciated 
where you are known, and will surely find its way to the hearts of those in 
the strager land.  The groom is well known by all of our people, he having 
served our town as principal of the Crisp Institute several years ago, making 
friends of all, and gaining a reputation for manly virtues that will assuredly 
win in the great battle of life.  Though a young minister, he has taken a 
prominent stand in the Methodist conference, and has a most promising future.  
Immediately after the reception, rev. and Mrs. McKellar, accompanied by a host 
of friends, left on the twelve o'clock "Seminole Limited" for Jacksonville, 
Fla., enroute to St. Marys, Ga., their home.

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