Schley County GaArchives Marriages.....Payne, Minnie - Murphy, Hoyt Pearce December 20, 1904
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The Schley County News  Thursday, November 24, 1904
PAYNE-MURPHY The approaching wedding of Miss Minnie Payne
and Mr. Hoyt Pearce Murphy, which will be consummated at
the home of the bride's father, Mr. W.J. Payne, on
Tuesday afternoon, Dec. the 26th, is one of the
anticipated marriages of the season.  There will be no
cards issued and the ceremony will be witnessed only by
the immediate friends and relatives of this popular young
couple.  Miss Payne has a distinctive personality and a
natural grace, which is very winning, while Mr. Murphy is
a young man of admirirable qualities and both enjoy a
wide circle of friends, who wish them well.

From the Thursday Dec. 8, 1904 issue.
PAYNE-MURPHY One of the prettiest church weddings that
the people of Ellaville have witnessed in many years was
that of Miss Minnie Payne to Mr. Hoyt P. Murphy, which
was solemnized at the Baptist church on last Tuesday
evening at 7 o'clock.  The church had been decorated with
Christmas holly, ferns and many other choice selections,
which presented a picture of loveliness that added much
to the impressive scene which was soon to follow.  Long
before the appointed hour the church was crowded with
relatives and friends of the young couple, who had come
to witness the news that would make their future lives as
one.  At the appointed time, the organ pealed forth the
wedding march and in response to which the doors of the
church were thrown open and the wedding party entered.
Messrs. H.A. Peacock and C.E. Baldwin, the ushers, were
first to lead in single file, next came Miss Eunice Dyess
and Nettie Payne, they being followed by Messrs. H.F.
Dixon, and E.H. Morrison;  the bride entering upon the
arm of her father, Mr. W.J. Payne, while the groom was
presented by his brother, Mr. C.A. Murphy.  The ushers,
attendants, and contracting parties forming a circle, in
the midst of which, was Rev. W.K. Dennis, who performed
the ceremony in a very beautiful and impressive manner,
after which, the wedding party together with a number of
friends and relatives were directed to the home of the
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Murphy, where an
elegant reception was tendered and the remainder of the
evening was pleasantly passed in general merriment and
hearty congratulations.  These young people have a host
of friends who will gladly join the News in best wishes
for a Merry Christmas, happy new year and a long and
prosperous life.

Additional Comments:
This is all very confusing.  The wedding announcement idicates the marriage 
will take place on Tues. Dec. 26.  The 26th was actually a Monday.  Then the 
Dec. 8, 1904 edition says the wedding took place on Tuesday the 6th.  And 
the "Schley County Marriage Records" by Max Tatum states the wedding took 
place on Dec. 20 which was also a Tuesday.  Take your pick.

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