Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Lera Amorette Smith - Claude P. Calloway December 16 1908
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The Talbotton New Era, November 19, 1908

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, November 19, 1908
Page Six

Smith – Calloway

Mrs. Tinie F. Smith, of Talbotton, announces the engagement of her second 
daughter, Lera Amorette, to Mr. Claude P. Calloway, the wedding to occur 
December 16th, at the home of Mrs. Tinie F. Smith.

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, December 17, 1908
Page 1

Smith – Calloway

The home of Mrs. T.F. Smith, on College Street, was the scene of a beautiful 
wedding on Wednesday at high noon, when Miss Lera Amorette Smith was united in 
marriage to Mr. Claude P. Calloway of Tygnell.  The home was very attractive in 
trailing vines and ferns.  The bridal party entered from the rear hall and 
stood within a fern bower.  To the strains of Mendelshon’s wedding march, 
played by Miss Elizabeth Ragland they came as follows: Mr. Calloway with Mrs. 
Bolton, and the bride with her sister, Miss Louise Katherine Smith.  They were 
met by Rev. Francis McCullough, who performed the ceremony in an impressive 
manner, while Miss Ragland played Trammeri softly and tenderly.  The bride wore 
a becoming tailored gown of rich green and a jaunity hat of green.  She carried 
a bouquet of white carnations and asparagus ferns.  She is the second daughter 
of Mrs. Tinnie Smith and a nice of Col. Eugene Milner Smith of Thomasville and 
possesses accomplishments that will make glad the heart and home of the noble 
young man to whom she has entrusted her welfare.

Mr. Calloway belongs to one of Georgia’s oldest and best families.  He owns a 
large mercantile business and has been very successful.  His manners are 
cultured and elegant, his personality magnetic and attractive.

The happy couple received many warm and sincere congratulations.

Miss Kathryn Smith was gowned in a beautiful Nistaria cloth and picture hat.

Misses Imogene Smith, Emily Baldwin, Anne Douglass and Martha K. Smith 
dispensed a dainty repast.

Mrs. J.A. Bryan and Miss Virginia Persons received.

Many handsome tokens of remembrance were received from all sections of the 
State.

The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. N. Jenkins, Eliza Jenkins, Box Springs, Mae 
Jenking, Midland, Patsy Sparks of Montezuma, Frank Paddock and wife of 
Syracuse, N.Y., Messrs. Hill, Bolton, Cooper, Jack and Wilton Wilkerson, of 
Washington, James Jackson and wife of Upatoi, Dr. Jenkins and Homer Jessup, 
Sterling Dudley of Columbus.

The bridal party left over the AB&B for Atlanta.  On arrival at Washington a 
reception will be given by relatives of the groom.

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, December 17, 1908
Page 4

Society

Mr. Claude P. Calloway entertained his groomsmen at breakfast Wednesday 
morning.  The hotel Louise was artistically decorated for the occasion.

Those participating were: Mr. Hill, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Bolton, Mr. Wilton 
Wilkerson and Mr. Jack Wilkerson, Rev. Francis McCullough.


The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, December 17, 1908
Page 4

Personal Items

Mrs. J.A. Bryan entertained Saturday afternoon in compliment to Miss Lera 
Amorette Smith, one of the December brides.  The home on College Street, was 
decorated with southern smilax, holly and crimson bells.  The large punch bowl 
nestled in garlands of coral berries.  Roses, camellias and violets were 
lavishly used and banks of ferns made a background to the many lovely women who 
assembled.

After a game of heart fortunes, the bride was seated beneath a snowy parasol 
and from it a shower of miscellaneous articles fell into the lap of the 
prospective bride.  Fruit nectar was served by Miss Martha K. Smith, Miss Clara 
Spivey, Miss Anne Douglass, Miss Imogene Smith and Miss Ouida Dunbar.  The 
refreshments were in pink and white.  The fair honoree was gowned in a princess 
of Copenhagen blue, a picture hat with drooping plumes completed an exquisite 
toilette.






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