Married

Henley - Holloway

At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Wm. Holloway, of District No. 8, on Wednesday eve, Nov. 21, 1888, at 7 o'clock p.m., Mr. George H. Henley, of Somerville, to Miss Addie Holloway, the Rev. Robert Taylor, of the M. E. church officiating.

Many friends were present to witness the union of the happy pair.  They were attended by W. H. Hollingsworth and Miss Hattie Ozier, E. C. Winford and Miss Bessie Holloway, W. Nash and Miss Henley, Joe T. Holloway and Miss Susie McCraw.  After a beautiful yet solemn and impressive ceremony they repaired to the dining room, where a bountifully-supplied table of all kinds of palatable and dainty luxuries were set to satisfy the appetites and tastes of those who were to participate.  The bride is one of Tipton's most charming daughters and will be missed by the circle of young and older friends with whom she has been associated and whose lives she has made pleasant by her presence. But our loss is a delightful gain to the happy groom, and for that reason, though we are loath to give her up from our circle, we wish them a long life of unalloyed happiness and bliss.  A Guest.

(The Covington Leader, Friday, December 14, 1888)

Stroud - Slough

At the residence of the bride's father on Island 35, by Esq. L. W. Hamilton, on Dec. 5th, 1888, Mr. J. E. Stroud and Miss Maggie M. Slough.  Owing to the feeble health of the bride's mother, the invitations were limited to the young friends of the bride.  This brought together as joyous and rosy-cheeked bevy of girls as can be found in Tipton or any other county.  There were present two other young couples -- Mr. N. L. Ellis and wife and Mr. G. W. Miller and wife.  It is just three weeks since the first named were married.  The of our best girls have gone in as many weeks; but they have only gone to keep house for three of our best young men, so you see we are losing nothing.

(The Covington Leader, Friday, December 14, 1888)

The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:

White -

C. R. Carnell and M. V. Scott

M. H. Harris and Lou Ella Guthrie

Colored -

George Small and Ann Wells

John Lee and Minerva Garner

Squire Smith and Lillie Townsend

Beverly Johnson and Mary Taylor

Dave Flowers and Sallie Somerville

(The Covington Leader, Friday, October 28, 1892) 

The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:

White -

Sam Lowenhaupt and Nettie May Menefee

J. L. Phebus and M. A. Miller

John R. Peterson and Lula McCullough

By Mail -

Tobe Bonner and Ella Battle

Colored -

A. D. Smith and Jennie E. Hill

Alfred Hill and Emma Walk.

(The Covington Leader, May, 31, 1895) 

Lowenhaupt - Menefee

The marriage of Mr. Sam Lowenhaupt to Miss Nettie May Menefee took place at the home of Dr. G. B. Gillespie on Thursday evening last at 8 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. M. King of the Methodist church and the marriage was attended by quite a large number of the friends of the young couple.

(The Covington Leader, May, 31, 1895) 

Phebus - Miller

Mr. J. L. Phebus, of Obion Station, and Miss Annie Miller, of Atoka, were married yesterday at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. S. G. Miller, near Atoka, in the presence of a few friends.  The groom is the station agent of the C. O. & S. W. at Obion Station, and is a gentleman of splendid business qualifications.  Miss Miller is one of Atoka's most intelligent and accomplished young ladies, and has many friends, who wish her much prosperity.

(The Covington Leader, May, 31, 1895) 

Mr. F. P. Griffin and Miss Laura Jones were married by Rev. I. T. Dalton last Monday night.

(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)

Mr. S. D. Beaver, of Beavers, was here yesterday.  He informed us of the romantic marriage of two of the popular young people of his neighborhood Thursday of last week.  The contracting parties were Mr. James Marshall and Miss Blanche Gladden.  They were married in the public road by Rev. Howell Atkins and then came on to Covington and took the train for a trip to the Centennial.  They will be cordially congratulated by their numerous friends on their return.

(The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 6, 1897)

Mr. F. K. Henderson, superintendent of the Covington City Schools, was recently married to an excellent young lady, Miss Morie Kyle, of McKenzie.  (The Tipton Weekly Record, Friday, August 13, 1897)

Marriage Licenses:

White -

W. J. Williams and Cora Watkins

Fred Hensley and Kate Cooper,

J. I. Armstrong and S. Rachel Sullivan

Colored -

John W. Johnson and Jennie D. Jackson

Albert Sanford and Harriet Evans

Daniel Vaughan and Ida Mai Hall

J. J. House and Edna Ellis

B. L. Lanier and Pollie Gaines

Lewis Munford and Francis Brooks

Austin Terry and Tilda Taylor

Jim Ingram and Minnie Sanders

Chas. Williams and Liza Rice

Cupid Taylor and Mollie Douglas

(The Covington Leader, Friday, January 21, 1898)

Smith - Hadley

Mr. Dock Smith and Miss Claudia Hadley, both of the Oak Grove neighborhood, were married by the Rev. L. Raynor at his (Mr. Raynor's) home last Sunday afternoon.

(The Covington Leader, Friday, January 21, 1898)

Scurlock - Jordon

Mr. Hiram Scurlock and Miss Sarah Jordan, of the Leigh's Chapel neighborhood, were married at the home of Mr. Joe Jacobs at 2 o'clock last Sunday afternoon.  Rev. R. J. Mason performed the ceremony.

(The Covington Leader, Friday, January 21, 1898)

Jones - Marshall

Married, Wednesday evening, January 18, at 7:30 o'clock, Mr. Luther Jones, of Brunswick, Tenn., and Miss Alice Marshall, at the residence of the bride's father.  Rev. L. A. Street officiating.  The bride is a favorite wherever known, and is a lady of high attainments.  The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few friends being present.  The couple left for Brunswick Wednesday morning.

(The Covington Leader, Friday, January 21, 1898)

Peyton - Oglesby

Mr. Ashby S. Peyton, of Shelby county, and Miss Lorie Oglesby, of Quito, were to be married yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of the bride's father.  The ceremony was to performed by the Rev. W. A. Dungan.   The many friends of this well known and popular young couple will extend best wishes for their future welfare.

(The Covington Leader, Friday, January 21, 1898)

McCain - Coneley

Rev. Wilson McCain and Miss Lula Caroline Coneley, of Wilmar, Ark., were married Wednesday, the 11th inst.  The bride is an accomplished and cultivated young lady.  The groom is a son of Mr. H. H. McCain, of Idaville, in this county, where he has a host of friends who will join with us in good wishes for the future.

(The Covington Leader, September, 13, 1901)

Martin - Norvell

Miss Olga Norvell and Mr. J. D. Martin, both of Memphis, were to be married yesterday evening at the home of Miss Norvell's sister, Mrs. J. D. Huggins.  Mr. Martin is a druggist and we understand will take his bride to Shreveport, La., shortly, where they will reside in future.  Miss Norvell is a daughter of the late Maj. T. E. Norvell, formerly of this place, and is a lovely and popular young lady.  The good wishes of many people in this place will follow this your couple to their Louisiana home.

(The Covington Leader, September, 13, 1901)

Lemberg - Brooks

Mr. Christian Lemberg, of Simonton, and Miss Mary Brooks, of Tipton, were married at the bride's home Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. G. Jones officiating.

(The Covington Leader, September 13, 1901)

Wages - Wages

Mr. George T. Wages and Mrs. Willie Wages, both of the 3d district, were married in Bailey's Racket Store Friday afternoon, Rev. W. R. Potter officiating.  After receiving the congratulations of friends they returned to their future home near Detroit.

(The Covington Leader, July 5, 1907)

Mr. John Cage and Miss Aldy Hopkins of the Oak Grove neighborhood were joined in the holy bond of matrimony Sunday afternoon at the residence of Rev. W. R. Farrow who performed the impressive ceremony in the presence of his family and a few of the immediate friends of the contracting parties.  Both are highly popular young people and they have best wishes of many friends for a happy and prosperous journey as they travel life's pathway together.

(The Tipton Record, Friday, Dec, 25, 1908)

McLister - Strain

Mr. Robert McLister and Miss Bessie Strain, both of the Simonton store vicinity were married in the Mount Carmel Presbyterian church Wednesday evening at 5:30 o'clock, Rev. F. L. Higdon officiating.  The church was beautifully decorated and filled to overflowing by friends of the popular young couple.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)

Woodbury - Anderson

A quiet home wedding was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Dallas at the home of Mrs. Sarah Anderson, at Detroit, on December 24, 1914, at 8 o'clock, when Mr. Harry Woodbury and Miss Mattye Anderson were united in marriage.

The bride was gowned in a lovely gown of white messaline trimmed in point lace and Parisian bandings.  Her veil was caught up with orange blossoms.  She carried a beautiful bouquet of bridal roses, which added much to the attraction of her dress.  The groom wore a black tailored suit.

The bride and groom entered to the strains of Mendelssohn's march which was rendered by Mrs. J. A. Witherington.  The room was artistically decorated in Christmas holly and palms and ferns, the color scheme being red and green.

The groom is the son of Mr. Sam Woodbury, of Munford, and is an energetic young business man and of high character.

The bride is a a charming and beautiful young lady, is the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Anderson, of Detroit, and will be greatly missed by her many friends.  She is of a loveable disposition.  Many beautiful presents were received, and at a late hour a dainty wedding supper was served which was enjoyed by friends and relatives present.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)

Holmes - Shaw

Miss Cornelia Shaw and Mr. Embry M. Holmes were married last evening at Somerville, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. R. B. Swift.  Only a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony which was quietly solemnized owing to a recent bereavement in the bride's home.  They will make their home on the groom's plantation near Saulsbury, Tenn. - Memphis Commercial Appeal, December 30th.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)

Clowes - Wilson

Garland News - Mr. Fred Clowes and Miss Leona Wilson, a popular young lady of this community, were married last Sunday afternoon by Esq. R. H. Erwin as they sat in their buggy in the public road.  The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. G. K. Wilson, a prosperous farmer, while the groom is the son of Mr. Wm. Clowes, and is a young man of excellent character.  They have the best wishes of all who know them for a pleasant journey down the pathway of life.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)

Davidson - Burlison

Mr. R. H. Davidson, of the Simonton neighborhood, and Mrs. Mary D. Burlison, of Detroit, were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. S. D. Beaver in the 4th district, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. B. Hill, of Dyersburg.  Mr. and Mrs. Davidson left after the ceremony for a few days' stay in Memphis, after which they will return for a short stay at the bride's home before going to the home of the groom.  The groom is a highly respected and prominent citizen of his community and his bride is a most estimable lady and both have the best wishes of numerous friends.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)

Marriage Licenses:

A. W. Curtis and Rutha May Wilson

Arl Maxwell and Leora Boswell

J. H. Woodbury and Mattie Anderson

R. H. Davidson and May D. Burlison

J. B. Cates and Katherine Hollingshead

Fred Clowes and Leona P. Wilson

Robert McLister and Bessie Strain

Colored -

Van Hill and Annie Ammons

Isham Bright and Carry Ann Smith

Aaron Moses and Mary Johnson

Monroe Tilford and Almeta Hall

Jack Dyson and Hosea Bland

Remus Burchett and Edna Clowney

Arthur Finiel and Mary Dickson

Wering Smith and Ether Tipton

Austin Bright and Ida Fifer

Lee Owens and Cealy Payne

Lee Diggs and Melvin Moore

Ed Gaines and Mattie Tensey

George Willie Harris and Chanie Liza Booker

Nelson Vanlear and Mariah Pickett

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, December 31, 1914)

Thompson - Pierce

Mr. Walter Thompson and Miss Eunice Pierce were married at the post office at Corona Sunday at 2 o'clock, Esq. H. F. Davidson performing the ceremony.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 6, 1916)

Fisher - Ozanne

Miss Dorothy Ozanne and Mrs. Ashley William Fisher were united in marriage at the home of the bride in Memphis, Monday evening, July 31, in the presence of the immediate relatives, the ceremony being read by Rev. Milo Atkinson, of the Mississippi Avenue Christian church.

The bride is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Ozanne, of Memphis, and during her short visits to Covington has made many friends.

The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Fisher, and was reared here.  Until recently Mr. Fisher was encamped with the Chickasaw Guards at Camp Rye, receiving his honorable discharge from the army, he returned to Memphis, where he has a responsible position with the McWilliams Drainage Co.  Mr. Fisher is a young man of sterling qualities and his many friends in Covington wish for himself and bride all the joys and happiness that the world can bestow upon them.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, August 10, 1916)

McDaniel - Wilkins

Mr. Leslie McDaniel, of the Almira neighborhood, and Miss Sadie Wilkins, of the Macedonia neighborhood, were married at the parsonage at Clopton Sunday night, Rev. R. A. Wood, of Clopton, officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, August 10, 1916)

Ellis - Forrester

A quiet, but very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Crigger, of Munford, when Miss Eula Forrester became the charming bride of Mr. James W. Ellis.

The ceremony was said by Rev. C. E. Norman in the presence of relatives and friends.  Miss Ada L. Rogers played Mendelssohn's wedding march, rendering "Traumeri" softly during the ceremony.  The only attendants were Miss Emma Pearl Woodbury, serving as bridesmaid, and Mr. Boyd Trobaugh, serving as groomsman.

The bride wore a blue velour suit with fur trimmings and white velvet and lace hat with accessories to match and carried a corsage bouquet of valley lilies and narcissus with ferns intertwining.

The bride is the niece of Mr. H. C. Crigger, of Munford.  Her home is in Mountain City, Tenn.  The groom is the son of Mr. R. L. Ellis, of Kerrville, Tenn.

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis will be at home to their friends, in Munford, after January 10.  The people of Munford extend their heartiest congratulations to this couple.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 4, 1917)

Finley - Glass

Miss Manda Glass, daughter of Mr. Johnson Glass, of this city, and Mr. Thomas Finley were married at the residence of Mrs. Mary Turner, in Dyersburg on December 27 at 11 o'clock p.m., in the presence of a few friends and relatives, Judge D. L. Anderson officiating.  The groom is a son of Esq. J. W. Finley of Fowlkes, is an employee of the Phoenix Oil Co., at Dyersburg, and is a highly esteemed young man, while his bride is an estimable and popular young lady, whose numerous friends wish for herself and husband long life and prosperity.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 4, 1917)

Ivey - Gatlin

Mr. George Ivey and Miss Ollie Gatlin, both of this vicinity, were married at the Covington circuit parsonage Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. A. H. Bezzo performing the ceremony that made them husband and wife.  The happy couple has the best wishes of many friends.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 4, 1917)

Marriage Licenses

Wm. Hammers and Ola Parr

Emmett W. Gray and Rosie Lee Northcutt

Roy Jones and Olie Jones

Arthur James and Linnie James

Paul S. Ladd and Alice Gertrude McGowan

John W. Poston and Hattie Scott

Charles Bell and Jessie Hill

Colored -

Henry Holland and Mary Fannie Stevens

Ed Smith and America Foster

Harry Bragg and Kate Hill

Will Smith and Annie Granberry

George Neal and Annie Wright

James Cotton and Talley Dyson

Jesse Hines and Ophelia Hunt

Robert Wood and Maggie Sanders

James Henry Smith and Evangeline Paine

Walter Smith and Pearl Pulliam

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 11, 1917)

Bell - Hill

Mr. Charles A. Bell, of Sunnyside and Miss Jessie Hill, of Brighton, daughter of the late Sloan Hill, were married at the home of the bride Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, the impressive ceremony being said by Rev. W. A. Plaxco in the presence of a limited number of friends of the young contracting parties.  The bride and groom are both members of prominent families, have the highest esteem of all who know them, and they have the best wishes of a wide circle of friends.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 11, 1917)

Hamby - Faulk

Mr. Jesse Hamby and Mrs. Alma Faulk, both of the 10th district, were married at the latter's home on Wednesday of last week.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 11, 1917)

Dunnavant - Garner

Mr. Raymond Dunnavant, of Glimp, and Miss Blanche Garner, of Henning, were married in the Baptist church at Henning Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock in the presence of a large gathering of friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Dunnavant left after the ceremony for a brief bridal trip to St. Louis.  The bride is the niece of Messrs. J. L. and John T. Garner, of this city, and is a most lovely and popular young lady, whose many friends wish for herself and husband long life and prosperity.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 11, 1917)

Ladd - McGowan

Mr. Paul Ladd, of Memphis, son of Mr. W. F. Ladd, and Miss Trudie McGowan, daughter of Mr. T. M. McGowan, of the Oak Grove vicinity, were married at the home of Rev. T. Riley Davis, in this city, at 6 o'clock Sunday evening, Mr. Davis officiating.  The wedding was a surprise to the young peoples' friends, as they kept the affair a secret.  Mr. and Mrs. Ladd left Monday night for their future home in Memphis, followed by the good wishes of numerous friends.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 11, 1917)

Gray - Northcutt

Mr. Emmett W. Gray, son of the late John Gray, and Miss Rosa Lee Northcutt, daughter of Mr. Wm. Northcutt, both of the 12th district, were united in matrimony at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the bride's home, Esq. W. A. Long officiating.  The bride and groom both hold high places in the esteem of all who know them in their community and have the very best wishes of all for their future prosperity.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 11, 1917)

Wilson - Street

Mr. William J. Wilson and Miss Lucy Street, both of the 3rd district, were married at the home of Esq. A. A. Kelly Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.  The groom is a son of Mr. H. C. Wilson and the bride a daughter of the late John Street and both are highly esteemed young people whose many friends wish them great future prosperity and happiness.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 18, 1917)

Sturdivant - Cousar

Two well known young people of the Gilt Edge neighborhood, Mr. Warren Sturdivant and Miss Eva Cousar, decided to surprise their friends Sunday afternoon and accordingly drove over to Simonton, where they secured the services of Esq. J. H. Standridge and were soon united in matrimony by that justice.  The groom is a son of Mr. R. L. Sturdivant and the bride a daughter of Mr. E. C. Cousar.  Both are estimable young people and have the good wishes of many friends in their community for their future welfare and happiness.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 18, 1917)

Marriage Licenses:

Eddie Randle and Lelia Whitney

Warren Sturdivant and Eva May Cousar

William T. Jones and Delia Williams

Chedar Powers and Eliza Davis

James W. Trobaugh and Gussie Sigman

William J. Wilson and Lucy Street

Alex Smith and Savanah Thomas

Will Polk and Johnnie Bland

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 18, 1917)

Powers - Davis

Mr. Chedor Powers and Miss Elizabeth Davis, both of South Covington, were married Tuesday afternoon at the circuit parsonage of the Second Methodist church, Rev. W. A. Russell officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 18, 1917)

Jones - Williams

Mr. Thomas Jones and Miss Delia Williams, both of South Covington, were married Sunday evening at 6 o'clock at the circuit parsonage of the Second Methodist church, the pastor, Rev. W. A. Russell, officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 18, 1917)

Trobaugh - Sigman

Mr. James Trobaugh, a well known citizen of Munford, and Miss Gussie Sigman, of Clopton, were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mattie Sigman, of the Clopton neighborhood, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. R. A. Wood performing the ceremony in the presence of a few friends of the contracting parties.  Both are highly esteemed and popular, are members of prominent families and have the very best wishes of all who know them.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 18, 1917)

Marriage Licenses:

Pearl Fiveash and Madge Anderson

Van Snider and Freddie Conley

James Broffet and Bessie Doggett

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, January 25, 1917)

Stimpson - Tims

Mr. Henry Stimpson and Miss Victoria Tims, both of the Simonton neighborhood were married at Randolph Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Esq. E. J. Turnage officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 1, 1917)

Marriage Licenses:

Henry Stimpson and Victoria Tims

Ben Wright and Ruth Blalack

Silas Sargent and Isabel Cubbs

Isaiah Stevens and Corinne Brown

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 1, 1917)

Fiveash - Anderson

Mr. Pearl Fiveash and Miss Madgie Anderson, both of South Covington, were married at the home of Rev. A. H. Bezzo Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, Mr. Bezzo officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 1, 1917)

Wright - Blalack

Mr. Ben Wright and Miss Ruth Blalack, both of the Atoka vicinity, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Blalack, Sunday morning at 10:15, Esq. V. Kimbrough performing the ceremony in the presence of a few intimate friends.  These are most deserving young people and have the best wishes of many friends.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 1, 1917)

Newman - Marbury

Mr. Bruce Newman, of the Phelan neighborhood, and Miss Viola Marbury, of the 12th district, were married in Brownsville last Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 8, 1917)

Wiseman - Kinney

Mr. Charles L. Kinney, Jr., and Miss Ruth Wiseman were married Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the groom's home in this city.

The impressive ceremony, which was said by Rev. Charles E. Wauford, pastor of the First Baptist church, was witnessed by only a limited number of friends of the popular young couple.  Mr. Jesse Miles and Miss Irene Kinney, sister of the groom, acted as groomsman and bridesmaid.  The bride is a daughter of Mr. O. O. Wiseman, of the Drummonds neighborhood,, and is a lovely and popular young lady.  The groom is a son of Mr. C. L. Kinney, of this city, and is a worth and promising young man, having the respect and confidence of all who know him.  At present he is in charge of the Clopton school.  Many friends wish for this young couple continued happiness and prosperity.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 1917)

Harvey - Ridgeway

Mr. Joe Harvey and Miss Fannie Ridgeway were married at the parsonage of the Second Methodist church at 6 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. A. W. Russell, officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 1917)

Pinner - Joyner

Mr. Hurley Pinner, of Randolph, son of Mr. Joe Pinner, and Miss Maggie Joyner, daughter of Mr. Henry Joyner, were married Sunday at the home of Esq. John Beaver, that justice officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 1917)

Goforth - Mills

Mr. Russell Goforth and Miss Ina Mills were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday night, February 14.  A number of friends were present at the marriage and the couple received a number of nice gifts.

The bride and groom are both very popular young people of the Holly Grove neighborhood.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. Y. S. Mills and the groom is the son of Mr. W. M. Goforth.

The impressive ceremony was said by Rev. G. W. Gean, pastor of the Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian church.  Mr. Aubrey Dickey and Miss Chris Mills acted as waiters on the above happy occasion.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 1917)

Simpson - Bentley

Mr. J. D. Simpson, of Brighton, and Mrs. Annie Bentley, of Memphis, were married in the office of County Clerk Simonton Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Esq. Lauderdale Richardson officiating.  Their engagement was arranged by correspondence and Tuesday morning was the first time the contracting parties had ever met.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 1917)

Jones - Prewett

Mr. Ed. Jones and Miss Altie Prewett, both of the Solo neighborhood, were married at 4:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon.  The ceremony took place in the store of Mr. A. S. Miller, on East Liberty avenue, and was performed by Esq. Lauderdale Richardson.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, February 22, 1917)

Gwinn - Goforth

Mr. Alton Gwinn, son of Mr. Alonzo Gwinn, and Miss Lily Goforth, daughter of Mr. W. M. Goforth, all of the Holly Grove neighborhood, were married at the bride's home Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. G. W. Gean officiating.  Mr. Lit Gwinn and Miss Robbie Blankenship were their attendants.   A number of friends of this highly esteemed young couple were present to witness the ceremony and extend congratulations following it.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 1, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Pete Pearson and Mary Oliver

Alton Gwinn and Lily Goforth

Ben M. Roberts and Beatrice Embry

Ammon Turnage and Bridget Pullman

Guy Flowers and Lola Taylor

Sol Thompson and Bessie Fields

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 1, 1917)

Patrick - Oliver

Mr. Pete Patrick and Miss Mary Oliver were married at the groom's home, in the vicinity of Gift, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Syl Fisher officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 1, 1917)

Ferrell - Lanier

Mr. J. V. Ferrell and Miss Thelma Lanier, both of Detroit, were married at the home of Esq. A. A. Kelly on Wednesday afternoon of last week at 3 o'clock.  The couple sat in their buggy while Esq. Kelly performed the ceremony.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 8, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

J. V. Ferrell and Thelma Lanier

Will Morton and Agnes Push

George Goodwin and Izell Rhodes

Will Stevens and Alice Cassel

Wilbur Hill and Elmeter Johnson

Andy Hill and Alice Knox

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 8, 1917)

Alvis - Clement

Mr. Hewett Alvis, of Memphis, and Miss Ruthe Clement, of Mason, were married at the Peabody hotel, in Memphis, on Thursday evening of last week.  The groom is a nephew of the late D. P. Transou and has been spending a good deal of time at Mason.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. I. S. Clement and is a lovely young lady.  Both have many friends who wish them great happiness and prosperity.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 15, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

James R. Mosby and Audie F. Timbs

Albert Ammons and Myrtle Winberry

John C. Sanders and Cora Lee Poston

Ed Brown and Emma Johnson

Will Taylor and Vera Smith

Dan Taylor and Lorine Comar

George Smith and Mamie McCreight

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, March 29, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Warren C. Sutton and Bessie Barnes

Nathan McCreight and Beatrice Young

Lloyd Thornton and Ida Durham

Willie McCullough and Audrey Harrison

Fred S. Sherrod and Addie Louise Elcan

Holmes Harper and Magnolia Boykin

Odis Hill and Odie Robertson

Boothe B. Robertson and Hattie L. Alston

Charlie Boyd and Carrie Peete

Henry McCain and Verbena Green

Willie Lowe and Parmelia Taylor

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 12, 1917)

Thornton - Durham

Mr. Lloyd Thornton, of Garland, and Miss Ida Durham, of the Rough Edge vicinity, were married at the home of Mr. George Durham Sunday, Esq. Sam Erwin officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 12, 1917)

McCullough - Harrison

Mr. Willie McCullough and Miss Audrey Harrison, both of Burlison, were married Tuesday night at the home of the bride, Esq. L. F. Proctor officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 12, 1917)

Clifton - Cothran

Mrs. Eva Cothran announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Susie Emma, to Ernest Ridley Clifton, the ceremony to take place at the home of the bride in Mason on the evening of May 17.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 12, 1917)

Sherrod - Elcan

Mr. Fred Sherrod and Mrs. Addie Louise Elcan, both of this city, were married at the home of Rev. M. R. Gibson Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.  Mr. Gibson officiating.  Both parties have many friends who wish them a long life of prosperity and happiness.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 12, 1917)

Sutton - Bomar

A wedding of much interest to the many friends of the bride and bridegroom was that of Miss Bessie Bomar and Mr. Warren C. Sutton, of Rosemark, which was solemnized Sunday evening at 8:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bomar, of Munford, in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends.

The bride was attired in a beautiful evening gown of white crepe de chine.  The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Mr. W. G. McCraw, of Gates, Mr. Marvin Roseberry, of Rosemark, serving as best man.  The bridesmaids were Mrs. W. G. McCraw, of Munford, sister of the bride, and Miss Irene Clarke, of Lucy.

An informal reception was held after the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Sutton will be at home to their friends at Rosemark after the 11th.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 12, 1917)

Ferguson - Fry

At the home of the bride's parents, on Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, Miss Virginia Ferguson and Mr. Albert Stevens Fry, of Urbana, Ill., were united in marriage.

Before the ceremony, Miss Marguerite Hewett sang "At Dawn" and Miss Ursula Elam sang "O, Promise Me".  Mrs. Billy Hamilton presided at the piano.  To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, the bridal party entered, coming from the hallway.  Miss Willie B. Ferguson and Mr. Lanier Ferguson preceded the bride and groom, who stood before an improvised altar of ferns and flowering plants.  Rev. C. E. Wauford very impressively said the ring ceremony.

After the ceremony, an informal reception was held.  Brick ice cream and angel food cake were served.

For the occasion, the bride wore a blue tailored suit with white accessories.  The bridesmaid was gowned in dove colored crepe de chine with corsage of violets and lilies of the valley, while the bride's bouquet was sweet peas and lilies of the valley.

They were the recipients of a large number of lovely gifts, among them being a chest of silver from the bride's family.  None of the groom's family could be present, but they remembered the occasion with some lovely silver of the same design as the chest and other gifts.  The gift of the groom's firm, the Morgan Engineering Co., was a substantial check.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ferguson, of this city, and is one of our most lovely and estimable young ladies, while the groom is a most worthy young man and has chosen civil engineering for his profession.

Mr. and Mrs. Fry left the same afternoon for Galveston and other south-western joints for a 10 days' stay and will be at home in Memphis upon their return.

Only the family and most intimate friends were present.  The out-of-town guests were Miss Nell Grayson Taylor and Mrs. Henry Wiserman, of Memphis.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 1917)

Smith - Peeler

Miss Flora Lee Peeler, of this city, and Mr. William E. Smith, of Memphis, were married at the home of Rev. R. P. Walker in this city Sunday evening in the presence of a few relatives of the contracting parties.  Mr. Walker being the officiating minister.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. W. W. Peeler and has for some time been employed in the local telephone exchange here.  She is a lovely, amiable and popular young lady and her numerous friends wish for herself and husband the greatest happiness and prosperity.

The groom is sales manager of one of the large automobile concerns of the Bluff City.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith left on the same evening of the wedding for their future home in Memphis.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Robert Glenn and Ethel Shelley

William E. Smith and Flora Lee Peeler

Sanford M. Turner and Pattie Sue Mason

Albert Stevens Fry and Virginia Ferguson

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 1917)

Turner - Mason

Mr. Sanford Turner and Miss Pattie Sue Mason were married at the Covington circuit parsonage Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock.  Mr. Will Peeler and wife and Mr. John Glenn were present.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 1917)

Griffin - Cook

Mr. W. R. Griffin, of Salem, and Miss Rosa May Cook, of Memphis, were married in Memphis Thursday and returned the same evening to their home in this county.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 1917)

Glenn - Shelley

Mr. Robert Glenn and Miss Ethel Shelley, daughter of Mr. Jeff Shelley, were married Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Mr. J. E. Glenn, in the Solo neighborhood, Rev. A. H. Bezzo performing the ceremony, which was witnessed by a few friends and relatives of the contracting parties.  Both the bride and groom are highly esteemed and have the best wishes of all who know them.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 19, 1917)

Clements - Ferguson

A marriage of particular interest, on account of the prominence and popularity of the contracting parties, occurred at the Munford high school after the close of the commencement exercises there Wednesday evening, when Mr. Reuben D. Clements, late of Munford, now of Chicago, and Miss Myrtle Ferguson, of this city, were united in marriage in the presence of a large assemblage of friends.

The ceremony took place on the rostrum and was said by Rev. C. E. Norman, pastor of the Munford Methodist church.  The stage had been decorated in national colors for the school exercises and this made a lovely setting for the wedding ceremony.  Mr. Lanier Ferguson, of this city, and Miss Laverne Clements, of Munford, were the attendants.  There was a solo before the ceremony by Miss Oceana Norman.  The bride was attired in gray taffeta with blue Persian trimmings and carried a corsage bouquet of sweet peas and valley lilies.

Mr. and Mrs. Clements came up to Covington Thursday night and after a short stay here will go to their future home in Chicago.

The groom is a native of Munford, but for the past several months has been connected with the freight department of the Illinois Central railroad in Chicago.  He is a member of a prominent family and a young man of excellent qualities.  The bride is a daughter of Mr. Mrs. J. A. Ferguson and is a lovely young lady of most estimable character.  She has just closed her second term as teacher of the intermediate department of the Munford high school.

The guests present from Covington at the wedding were Mrs. J. A. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Simonton, Messrs. Marshall Baxter and J. K. Lanier and Miss Ella Hurley.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 26, 1917)

Howell - Hambrick

Mr. Mart Howell and Miss Loyst Hambrick, both of the Leigh Chapel neighborhood, were married at the bride's home last Sunday afternoon, Esq. Lauderdale Richardson officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 26, 1917)

Stephenson - Hanna

Mr. Walter Stephenson and Miss Robbie Hanna, both formerly of this city, were married in Memphis on Sunday and went after the ceremony to Jackson, Tenn., on a short bridal trip.  The bride is a daughter of the late Dr. J. H. Hanna, and was born and reared in this city.  She is a lovely and popular young lady and has many friends who wish for herself and husband the greatest happiness and prosperity.  The groom is a step-son of Mr. M. B. Sullivan, the known traveling man, formerly of this city, and is a worthy young man, now traveling in the Memphis territory.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 26, 1917)

Patrick - Turner

Mr. Lonnie Patrick and Miss Mattie Turner, both of the 13th district, were married at the home of Mr. Hartsfield Sunday night, Rev. Syl Fisher officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 26, 1917)

Hughey - Baskin

Mr. James E. Hughey and Miss Ethel Baskin, both of the Burlison vicinity, went to Munford Sunday and were there united in marriage, Esq. A. B. Clements officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 26, 1917)

Baskin - Rice

Mr. Russell Baskin, son of Mr. W. J. Baskin, and Miss Earl Rice, daughter of Mr. Mart Rice, both of the Burlison neighborhood, were married at Smyrna church Saturday, Esq. A. A. Kelley officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 26, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Russell Baskin and Earl Rice

James E. Hughey and Ethel Baskin

Mart Howell and Loyst Hambrick

Felix M. Hunter and Melissa Higgins

Lonnie Patrick and Mattie Turner

Reuben D. Clements and Myrtle Ferguson

Frank McFadden and Susie Maclin

Alex Booker and Laura McWilliams

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, April 26, 1917)

Arthur - Craig

Mr. Roy Arthur and Miss Lucile Craig, of Craig's Chapel, were married at Atoka Sunday afternoon and went on the 7 o'clock train the same evening to Memphis on a bridal trip.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 3, 1917)

Beddingfield - Hastings

Mr. Drew M. Beddingfield and Miss Willie Ewing Hastings were quietly married at the home of the bride, five miles south of the city, Thursday evening, April 26, at 8:30 o'clock.

The very impressive ceremony, performed by Rev. R. A. Clark, pastor of the First Methodist church, of this city, was witnessed by only a limited number of friends and relatives of the contracting parties.

The wedding march was played by Miss Otha Elam and Mr. Garnett Elam and Miss Ursula Elam were the only attendants.

The groom is a son of Mr. S. W. Beddingfield, and is a rising young business man, the manager of the Gainsville Supply Co., and is a young man of fine character and splendid promise.  The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Winnie Hastings and is one of the most lovely young ladies of our county.

They both have the very best wishes of a host of friends for their future prosperity and happiness.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 3, 1917)

Owen - Meadors

Mr. Warren Owen, of the Oak Grove vicinity, and Miss Hazel Meadors, of Drummonds, were married at the home of Rev. T. Riley Davis in this city at 8 o'clock Sunday night, Mr. Davis officiating.  The ceremony was witnessed by only a few friends of the young couple.

The groom is a son of Esq. S. P. Owen, of the 12th district, and is a most estimable and promising young man.  The bride is a daughter of the late Thomas Meadors and is a lovely young lady.  Both the bride and groom have many friends who extend congratulations and wish for them long life and continued happiness and prosperity.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 3, 1917)

Hanks - McPeak

Mr. Clyde Hanks, son of Mr. Wm. Hanks, and Miss Mamie McPeak, daughter of Mr. Charles McPeak, both of the Egypt neighborhood, were married at the home of Esq. John Beaver Sunday afternoon, that justice officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 3, 1917)

Waits - Price

Mr. Joe Waits and Miss Hattie Price, both of the Idaville vicinity, were married in the office of County Clerk C. P. Simonton Wednesday morning, Esq. Lauderdale Richardson officiating.  Both are young people who stand well in the estimation of the people of their community and they have the best wishes of all who know them for a joyous and prosperous future.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 10, 1917)

Kelley - Warren

Mr. John Kelley and Miss Mattie Lee Warren, both of the Almira neighborhood, were married at the home of the bride Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, Rev. W. E. Snipes, pastor of Sharon church officiating.  Both are popular and highly esteemed young people in their community and members of prominent families.  The groom is the son of Mr. N. M. Kelley, the well known Almira merchant.  Both have the best wishes of many friends for their future welfare.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 10, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Leolion Purser and Lois Millington

John P. Kelley and Mattie Lee Warren

Joe Waits and Hattie Price

Alvie B. Roberts and Eddie May Heaston

Noah Phillips and Rosetta Wiggins

Lee Turner and Aleen Page

Oliver Jackson and May Florence Anderson

Fred Alston and Susie Alston

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 10, 1917)

Tims - Huffman

Mr. Alex Tims and Miss Letha Huffman, both of the Burlison vicinity, were married at the home of the bride at 8 o'clock on the evening of May 2, Esq. O. R. Lavelle officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 10, 1917)

Owen - Maxey

Mr. Spencer Owen and Miss Maxey, both of the 5th district, were married at King's Store, Shelby county, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Harris performing the ceremony.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 10, 1917)

Johnson - Ferguson

The First Baptist church was the scene of a lovely wedding Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock, when Dr. Julius A. Johnson, of Jackson, Tenn., and Miss Clara Sue Ferguson, of this city were united in matrimony, with the impressive ring ceremony, Rev. Charles E. Wauford, assisted by Rev. Robert A. Clark, officiating, and the ceremony being witnessed by quite a number of friends and relatives of the contracting parties.

The bride entered the church with her grandmother, Mrs. J. A. Lanier, aged 83 years, who will celebrate the 65 anniversary of her own wedding today, and who gave her away.  Mrs. Lanier carried an old-fashioned hand bouquet of purple orchids.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ferguson.  The groom is a native of Jackson.

The bride and groom departed for Memphis on the evening of the wedding at 6:30 o'clock.  From there Dr. Johnson will go to Nashville to join his regiment, the First Tennessee, being a member of its medical corps, with rank of lieutenant.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 17, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Ernest Ridley Clifton and Susie Emma Cothran

Will Dunger and Lizzie Davis

Lanier Ferguson and Marguerite Hewett

Sam White and Carry Humphrey

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 24, 1917)

Boyce - Plaxco

A very beautiful wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 1917, at 4 o'clock, in the Brighton A. R. P. church, when Miss Willie Bell Plaxco, became the bride of Mr. James Harvey Boyce, son of the late Dr. T. G. Boyce, of Salem, Tenn.  Rev. M. R. Gibson, of Covington, Tenn., officiated in the presence of a large number of friends.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 31, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Walter J. Worthy and Nora Duncan

James Harvey Boyce and Willie Belle Plaxco

John Barrett and Mabel Somerville

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 31, 1917)

Fletcher - Cousar

Mr. W. E. Fletcher and Miss Ruby Cousar, both of the 4th district, were married at Fulton, Lauderdale county, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Esq. James Lawrence officiating.  The groom is a son of Mr. G. E. Fletcher and the bride a daughter of Mr. E. C. Cousar.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, May 31, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Warner Addison and Ruth Faulk

Walter M. Dunn and Laura May Warren

Odie Edward Delashmit and Lida G. Baucum

Ed Grays and Maggie Miller

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 1917)

Davie - Rhodes

A prominent and very popular young couple, Mr. Robert B. Davie and Miss Velma Rhodes, both of Mt. Carmel, were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents at that place Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.  The impressive ceremony, said by Rev. R. A. Wood, pastor of the Clopton church, was witnessed by only the immediate families of the young contracting parties.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 1917)

Chapman - McCraw

Mr. John Chapman, son of Mr. W. W. Chapman, of Solo, and Miss Maud McCraw, daughter of Mr. Sid McCraw, of Rialto, were married in Memphis Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. R. V. Freeman, of the Methodist church officiating.  The couple returned Sunday night to the groom's home in this county.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 1917)

Addison - Faulk

Mr. Warner Addison and Miss Ruth Faulk, both of the Phelan vicinity, were married at the home of Rev. Syl Fisher, at Tabernacle, on Wednesday afternoon of last week at 3:30 o'clock, Mr. Fisher officiating.  The groom is a son of Mr. Thomas Addison and the bride a daughter of Mr. Justus Faulk.  Both are well known and popular young people and their many friends wish them continued prosperity and happiness.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Robert B. Hadley and Gracie B. Bell

Robert B. Davie and Velma S. Rhodes

Warner Fleming and Nora Rice

Willie Williamson and Clara Reynolds

Jesse Nelson and Estella May

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 14, 1917)

Fleming - Rice

Mr. Warren Fleming, son of Mr. Dan Fleming, and Miss Nora rice, daughter of Mr. Mart Rice, both of the Burlison vicinity, were married at the bride's home Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock, Esq. A. A. Kelley officiating.

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 14, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Jesse Richard Miles and Mary Eloise Barnette

Carlton C. Kinney and Nora Belle Wiseman

Henry Winn and Janie Reed

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 21, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Ollie Jones and Lillian Bramble

Charles A. Yarbro and Betty Rhyne

Wade Stevenson and Will Mat Lemmons

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, June 28, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Garner Knight and Julia May McPeak

Abner B. Wiseman and Leona Williamson

William F. Vandergrift and Bessie G. Welch

James M. Yount and Mary Needham

George Washington Ervin and Mary Ethel Sanford

Ivory Sloan and Bessie Alston

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, July 5, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

John Northcutt and Ethel Silvester

Grover Estes and Eliza B. Byars

Anderson Taylor and Eliza Clowney

Isaac Goodman and Jennie Goade

D. C. Pew and Julia Ann Hicks

L. C. Gray and Nora Dewalt

George Brown and Mag Lankford

John Degraffenreid and Ida Granderson

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, July 12, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Wm. Newton McBride and Jessie Edwin Simonton

China Rice and Ada White

Lonnie Cross and Evaline Coe

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, July 19, 1917)

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Henry Green and Rachel Brogden

Otis H. Burlison and Lucile Roby

Joseph R. McGowan and Gracie Pauline Smith

Luchis Hutchinson and Deola Whitley

James O. Brown and Alice Jones

Jesse Burnett and Deller White

Wm. Smith and Berta May Fox

(The Covington Leader, Thursday, July 26, 1917)