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Reed-Barksdale
A marriage that will be of interest in Montgomery and Union Springs, Ala., is that of Miss Mae Barksdale, as she has often visited Montgomery as the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. A. Story and her uncle, Dr. B. R. Barksdale of Union Springs, Ala.
Miss Barksdale, who is the youngest daughter of the late Colonel J. M. Barksdale, of Century, Fla., and Mrs. J. H. Reed of Repton, Ala., were married at the home of Judge P. M. Pritchett, Monday evening, July 31st, at Century, Fla.
Source: Montgomery Advertiser, July 31, 1919, Transcribed by C. Anthony
Straughn-MoorerMonroeville, Ala., Feb. 20--At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. F. M. Straughn, near Burnt Corn, Mr. Crum H. Moorer of Repton, and Miss Hattie Straughn, were married yesterday afternoon, Rev. J. C. Harrison of Monroeville, officiating.
Source: Montgomery Advertiser, February 21, 1911, Transcribed by C. Anthony
Castleberry Young People Are WeddedCastleberry, Ala., May 15,--A surprise wedding was solemnized in Castleberry Sunday afternoon at six o clock, when Miss Annie Lee Russ became the bride of Mr. Charles L. Bates at the home of the bride.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Sanford B. Trout, the Methodist minister and was witnessed only by the new relatives.
Mrs. Bates is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Russ, being a beautiful woman in her teens, a decided brunette and has numbers of friends in the younger social set, which she has won by her good nature and pleasing disposition.
Mr. Bates holds a responsible position with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, being stationed here for the present.
Their many friends have showered them with congratulations and they will be at home to their friends here after a short wedding trip.
Source: Montgomery Advertiser, May 16, 1916, Transcribed by C. Anthony
May-Venters
Castleberry Young People United in Marriage.Castleberry, Jan. 25,--(Special)--Mr. Wirt W. May and Miss Annie Venters were married in Castleberry Monday evening. Mr. May comes from Greenville and had only been here for a little more than a month. He is employed by the L. and N. Railroad Company as operator. The wedding was kept a secret except for a few intimate friends who were invited to witness the affair, which was at the home of the bride on Western Heights here. Rev. G. W. Jones of the Methodist Church, performing the ceremony. After, the wedding they were given a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dyke. After a ten days' tour through Florida and Louisiana they will be at home to their friends in Castleberry.
Source: Montgomery Advertiser, January 26, 1910, Transcribed by C. Anthony
Wedding at Castleberry.
Miss Deloney Becomes Bride of Mr. Bailey.Evergreen, Oct. 24--(Special.)--The marriage of Mr. J. Edward Bailey of Evergreen and Miss Ola Deloney of Castleberry, was an event of unusual interest yesterday evening. It occurred at 7 o'clock in the Baptist Church at Castleberry.
The church was beautifully decorated with wild smilax, ferns and palms and presented a lovely scene.
The bride was attended by Mrs. Bannerman, nee Miss Butler of Pensacola. Mrs. J. D. Wright of Evergreen acted as best man.
During the interval of waiting a beautiful solo, "O, Promise Me," was rendered.
Mrs. J. R. Burnett of Castleberry presided at the organ, and rendered Mendelsohn's wedding march at the approach of the bridal party.
After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. John W. Stewart of Evergreen, Mr. and Mrs. Butler came to Evergreen, where they will reside. They were the recipients of many beautiful presents.
Mr. Bailey is a well known and popular young man of Evergreen and holds a responsible position with Dunn Hardware Company of this city.
The bride is a lovable young woman and has many friends in this city.
Source: Montgomery Advertiser, October 25, 1907, Transcribed by C. Anthony
