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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1921)
An April Fool Wedding. By FANNIE ANDRtW STRAHN. Louisa Frances was the daugh ter of th beautiful southland in the early sixiies. She was as lovely a soulheri belle as ever caused the palpitatii n in the heart of men to quicken. Lithe and graceful and beautifully formed with luxuriant, brown hair, the silken sheen of which glisn ned in the sunlight in a way to im ke you wonder if any thing could be half so entrancing until she litt< d her wonderful vio let eyes and 'azing into their depth you lost you; -elf completely. For if the eyes of Louisa Frances were truly the windows of her soul then you know her soul to be pure and and white as the driven snow. She was a girl of most charming personality, whose mission in life seemed to be to manufacture sun shine for cloudy hearts and dismal spirits. She was sought after by young and old and her presence was always most refreshing. She had grown and developed amid a pleasant environment. Her country home was a quiet looking, unpretentious structure, bo* the orchards and grounds about the buildings were as en chanting as any story of fairyland. The orchards of various fruits al most surrounded the place and one once having wandered through aud fasted the delectable fruit would not forget. There were plums, berries and cherries. Don’t forge' the cherries. Also quinces, figs and pears in great confusion. Then there were the great, mel low, fragrant apples of green, red -and gold’and lucious peaches of many varieties. Also great trees of hickory nuts and walnuts, the fruit of which, together with pop corn and peanuts made everyone so contented and happy long win ter evenings and rainy days. And China berry tiees, whose purplish flowers were so lichly fragrant and whose berries were the bane of the blessed robins and other birds, w ho could never resist them and who would foolishly imbibe until perfectly intoxicated ; shown of their glory and unable to fly they fell to the ground, poor, piti ed little ci eatui es staggering about in shame and degradation as men have been known to do. We will drop n curtain over this sad pic ture. At the back of the house grew a gigantic red oaK, its sheltering branches spreading wide, its top towering high toward the blue of heaven. It stood an imposing fig ure in its grandeur. At the front there grew a white oak of im mense proportions. Flowers grew everywhere in wild profusion or incorderly beds and walks. Ros es, lilies, pinks and posies of many colors grew in great varieties Lilacs, honeysuckle, brides wreath, blue bottles and hyacinths—how Louisa did love the blue bottles and hyacinths, early harbingers of spring. The vegetable garden was a thing of beauty and a forever, with its flower-strewn walks and great bush of herbs, sage, tansy, thyme and rosemary. Then there were the boxwoods, the flowering plants and shrubs —who shall say that Louisa Frances did not imbibe nome of the sweetness of her na ture from her lovely surroundings? And did Louisa Frances have any suitors? Yes, indeed, there were many, but to them all she was most indifferent for Louisa Fran ces loved her car-dess life and her father—she regarded him almost with reverence. He was her Kiug among men. To him she carried ail her serious questions, of life and he answered her with gentle ness and wisdom, tenderly guiding her footstep* along life’s uneven wavs. Her mother was a cherry-heart- ed, lovable woman who mothered her children and made a home for them. She almost worshiped William, their father. The little building where he constructed spinning wheels, looms, reels, warping bars, household furniture and even musical instruments, for her was something of an inventor, was a veritable curiosity shop to Louisa Frances and she loved to linger near, to listen to his sage remarks and to ask questions, for he was always sure to answer clearly from his stock of wisdom born of his depth of thought. He was a thinker and often gave ex pression to his thoughts and emo tions in verse. He lived a great deal of his time among his books md there beside him you would find Louisa Frances. Then there' arose the great question between the North and the South. This wonderful fath er, with his only two sons, re sponded with faith and enthusiasm to their country’s call to arms and went forth to battle. Those were dark days filled with struggle and anxiety. Louisa Frances was left home with her mother and young er sisters, and through all those wearv months she did nobly the part of a woman. When at last it was all over things began to happen rapidly for Louisa Frances. Near her own pretty home lived the county doctor, with his wife and only daughter, Georgie, a fun-loving, extravagant, spoiled darling be tween whom and Louisa Frances there had sprung up a warm friendship as is often the case be tween those of absolutely con trasting nature. Georgie’s Cousin Elbert came down from the city occasionally to visit with her and her parents, “Uncle Dan” and “Aunt Eliza.” Uncle Dan was a country doctor as I have said before. If vou have lived in the country you realize what this appellation is a charac ter means to you. He needs no description or introduction. You know the place In* holds in the hearts of the people. But even then, you will never be able to comprehend the greatness and blessedness of his mission m life. The eldest brother of Louisa Frances was also a physician, young in his profession, but des tined to wonderful success along this line later in life. Aunt Eliza was one sweet sym pathetic soul—delicate almost as a breath of air, and like a piece of Dresden chips. And now I must tell you of El bert, our blundering hero. Hand some he was and great hearted, a devoted nephew of Uncle Dan and Aunt Georg and fond of his little cousin, Georgie. He came often from his home in the city to visit them in the country home. Per haps before you go any further you would like to get a picture of him in your mind’s eye. Imagine a young man of splendid, I might say noble bearing, of medium height, with head held high and shoulders square, a quick elastic step, piercing grey eyes, with sparkling, light, wonderful bbek hair, wavy, almost curly, and a happy, handsome countenance. He loved to work and play, ride and dance. The girls all liked El bert and among the men he had many jolly, good friends and all enjoyed playing pranks upon each other. Late one afternoon Louisa Frances went over to the doctor’s, intending to spend the night with Georgie. Wnen she arrived Georgie was standing before her j mirror iu all the glory and con fusion of paint snd powder and nr-nni lAJUNXY WEEKLY, McDONOUGH, GEORGIA ! preparation, primping and beau !lifying herself with the greatest enjoyment. “Weli, Georgie! What are you up to now?” “Oh! Louisa Frances, I’m so glad it’s you. Cousin Eibert is here and it’s so lucky you come. I want you to meet him.” “Your Cousin Elbert here? In deed then I shall not stay. I came for a romp and a good tune with you, not to meet your ciiv-bred cousin. Wouldn’t I look line ‘ca lamity come to the feast’ in this garb? Certainly I shall go straight home.” Georgie dropped h'er powder box on the table and turning ab ruptly knocked over a bottle of perfume. She looked straight at Louisa Frances and said, “You goose, you will do no such a thing. You know well enough that I might stand here and primp until doom’s day and 1 could never ‘hold you a light’ as to looks no matter what you hat on.” (Continued next week.) For Dismission. GEORGIA—-Henry County. Whereas, J. W. Capps, administrator of W. T. Cupps, represents to the court in hiß petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered W. T. Capps’ estate: This is, therefore, to cite oil persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not l>e dis charged from his administration, and re ceive letters of dismission on the first Mon day in January, 1921. A. G HARRIS, Ordinary. For Dismission. GEORGIA —Henry County. Whereas, J. W. Capps, administrator of Rebecca Capps, represents to the court in his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has luliy administered Rebecca Capps’ estate: This is, therefore, to cite all persons concerned, kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said administrator should not be dis charged from his administration, and re ceive letters of dismission on the first Monday in January, 1921. A. G. HARRIS, Ordinary. 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