Talbot County GaArchives Marriages.....Helen Arcadia Spain - John Stuart Cahill December 17 1908
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The Talbotton New Era, December 10, 1908

The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, December 10, 1908
Page 5

Invitations have been issued to the approaching marriage of Miss Helen Arcadia 
Spain to Mr. John Stuart Cahill, the wedding to take place on Thursday 
afternoon, the seventeenth of December, at half after one o’clock at the home 
of Mrs. Elizabeth Spain.

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

Society

Capt. Jack Shankland was the genial host of a pleasant dinner on Monday, 
complimentary to Mr. John Cahill and his bride elect, Miss Helen Spain.

The Hotel Weston was wreathed in smilax.  The color motif was white and green.  
The beautiful occasion was under the direction of Mrs. P.M. Weston.

The table was exquisite in its appointments.  Seven courses were served.  The 
bride’s cake was cut; Miss Ruth Martin won the ring, Mr. Mathis, the dime, Mr. 
Edward Bardwell, the thimble.

Miss Spain wore a white coat suite and large black hat.  The guests were: Miss 
Helen Spain, Mr. Cahill, Miss Clara Freeman, Mr. Mathis of Roanoke, Miss Jane 
Bardwell, Mr. Rowland Spain, Miss Will Underwood, Mr. W.B. Freeman, Miss 
Elizabeth Ragland and Capt. Jack Shankland, Mr. and Mrs. W.N. McGehee, Miss 
Ruth Martin, Mr. Edward Bardwell, Miss Marie Spivey, Mr. Herbert Dickerson, 
Miss Susie Harvey, Mr. M.A. McCoy, Mr. H.P. Weston.

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Miss Clara Freeman and Miss Will Underwood issued the following unique 
invitations to a shower on Tuesday:

			“Hearts and flowers
			With miscellaneous showers
			Are expected at half-past two
			We shall look for you.
			So bring your token,
			Do your part
			And give the bride a start.”

for Miss Helen Spain.  The home of Miss Freeman was adorned with mistletoe and 
roses.  A merry game was enjoyed – Mrs. Neid McGehee blindfolded the bride and 
conducted her to the parasol, from which fell a heavy shower of dainty 
remembrances.

Mr. Govan G. Ware and Dr. W.B. Spain dispensed punch in the hall.  A large 
number of guests were present.


The Talbotton New Era
Thursday, December 24, 1908
Page 1

Spain – Cahill

The wedding of Miss Helen Arcadia Spain to Mr. John Stuart Cahill, which took 
place on last Thursday afternoon, was one of the most beautiful ever solemnized 
in Talbotton.

The home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Rowland Willis was artistically 
decorated under the direction of the bride’s gifted cousin, Mrs. Thomas A. 
Atkinson of LaGrange.  Southern smilax made a dainty frieze around the walls.  
From out snowy lillycups countless candles cast a mellow radiance.

To the triumphant strains of the wedding march, played by Miss Elizabeth 
Ragland, the party passed through ribboned aisles.  Mr. Cahill entered with his 
best man, Mr. Paul Morrison of Talladega.  Mrs. W.N. McGehee, the matron of 
honor, preceded the bride, who entered with her brother, Mr. Rowland Willis 
Spain.  Misses Emily and Dorothy Atkinson of LaGrange were the beautiful little 
ribbon bearers.  The happy couple stood on a white rug, before an alter of 
ferns, while Rev. Francis McCullough pronounced the words which made them man 
and wife.

The beautiful, dimpled bride never looked more charming than on this occasion, 
attired in a tailored gown of blue.  She carried an armful of bride’s roses.  
She is a member of one of Talbot County’s most prominent families, on both 
sides, she is descended from ancestors noted in church and state.

Mr. Cahill is a bright, brainy young man, who by his dignity and integrity, 
occupies a high position of honor, and trust with the AB&A railroad.

The main hall was banked with palms and ferns and fragrant with violets.

Miss Clara Freeman and Miss Will Underwood dispensed fruit nectar.

The second parlor, where a costly array of gifts were displayed, was attractive 
in red and green.  Mantles were banked with magnolia leaves and studded with 
crimson hibiscus blooms, out of which peeped many candles.  The walls were 
outlined with smilax and around the room, prettily decorated tables gleamed and 
glistened with crystal, silver and china.





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