Schley-Macon County GaArchives Marriages.....Patsy Sparks - Thomas A. Collins June 2 1909
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The Talbotton New Era, May 6, 1909

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, May 6, 1909
Page 2

Announcements

Mrs. Laurie L. Lester announces the engagement of her sister, Miss Patsy Sparks 
and Mr. Thomas Collins of Ellaville, Ga., the marriage to take place Wednesday, 
June 2 at Mrs. Lester’s home in Montezuma.

Miss Sparks has visited Mrs. J.A. Battle several times and this pleasant bit of 
news will interest a number of friends.

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, June 10, 1909
Page 3

The Sparks-Collins nuptials at Montezuma was an occasion of unusual beauty and 
pleasure.  The home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Laura Sparks Lester, was 
elaborately decorated in palms and ferns, tulle draperies were effectively 
intermingled.  Miss Patsy Sparks, the popular bride, entered on the arm of the 
groom, Mr. Thomas A. Collins of Ellaville.  They stood within a bower of ferns 
and snowballs.  Mrs. Mul(name cut off) played the wedding march, the ceremony 
was performed by Rev. H. Howard McGehee, while strains of music sounded 
softly.  

The bride wore an exquisite gown of old rose, with lovely and harmonious 
accessories.  She carried bride’s roses.  She is greatly beloved by a large 
circle of friends.  Possessing a generally loyal nature and a whole-souled 
kindliness, she has endeared herself to many hearts and homes.  Mr. Collins is 
one of Ellaville’s most prosperous citizens and is held in highest esteem by 
all who know him.   

Fifty guests were invited, besides a number of out-of-town guests.  Dainty ices 
and cakes in white and green were dispensed.  Among those who served: Miss 
Imogene Smith, Mrs. J.A. Battle also assisted in making this lovely wedding a 
perfect success.

Mr. and Mrs. Collins left over AB&A for Atlanta.  After which they visited New 
York, Washington and other points.  On their return, they will occupy a 
handsomely appointed home which the groom has furnished at Ellaville.

Their remembrances were a marvel of beauty and costliness.



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