TALBOT COUNTY, GA - Marriages Mary Neal Barnes  to Mr. William Andrew Blythe

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The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, March 23, 1916

Barnes-Blythe

Mrs. William Hampton Barnes announces the engagement of
her daughter, Mary Neal, to Mr. William Andrew Blythe, of
Junction City.  The marriage to be solemnized at her home
April 16th, two thirty p.m. No cards.

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, April 20, 1916

Barnes-Blythe

Near Junction City was solemnized one of the most
beautiful weddings ever occurring in Talbot county when
Miss Mary Barnes and Mr. William Andrew Blythe were
united Sunday, April 16th, in the home of the bride's
mother, Mrs. Wade Hampton Barnes.

The house was wreathed in Southern smilax.  Flowers,
music and joy gave magical charm.  Easter lilies, ferns
and sprays of snowy blossoms added a bridal beauty.
Throughout the house, white and green made an effective
color scheme.

Mrs. M.A. McCoy, of Talbotton, sang to assemble the
guests, "A Perfect Day" and "At Dawning" with Mrs. E. H.
McGehee accompanist.

The ribbon bearers were: Sarah Williamson, niece of
bride, of Atlanta, wearing pink accordion pleated
chiffon, with bows of violine.  Lucile Moore, of Junction
City, niece of the bride, who wore white embroidered
chiffon with blue ribbons.

The flower girls were: Frances Williamson, of Atlanta,
niece of the bride, in pink chiffon; Edith Moore, in
white, with bows of blue.  They carried long handled gold
baskets filled with lilies.

Little Claudia Keller was ring bearer and was very dainty
in a white hand made gown of lingerie, embroidered in
blue.  She carried a satin pillow with ring.

To the strains of the wedding march, the bridal party
entered, Mr. Blythe with Mr. Keller.  The bride was
preceded by her matron of honor, Mrs. Clarence Brown
Edwards, a twin sister.  She was given in marriage by her
brother, Mr. Charles Warren Moore, Rev. W.Y. Allen
pronouncing the sacred words.

The couple plighted their vows neath a wedding bell of
white carnations and asparagus ferns.  Candles in tall
sconces cast a soft radiance.

The bride was very handsome in a going away gown of blue
cloth, with becoming hat.  She carried white carnations
and valley lilies.  She is greatly loved for her many
charms.

Mr. Blythe is the esteemed secretary and treasurer of the
Junction City Manufacturing Company.

They left immediately after the ceremony for a wedding
journey, amid showers of good wishes.

Their gifts were varied and costly.  A bungalow furnished
throughout was the groom's gift to the bride.

The firm with which Mr. Blythe is connected will give
them an Eastern trip later.

The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. E. Williamson,
Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. Ben T. Brooks, Master Jordan
Brooks; Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Barnes, Birmingham; Mr.
Clifford McLendon, Columbus; Dr. and Mrs. E.L. Bardwell,
Mr. E.L. Bardwell, Jr.; Dr. and Mrs. W.P. Leonard, Mrs.
E.H. McGehee, Mrs. M.A. McCoy, of Talbotton