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Marriage of Mr. H. Graham
Benners & Miss Annie LeVert Poellnitz
(Alabama)
Tom's note:
This 'life history' was handwritten, and was difficult to discern at
points. Its inclusion is slightly unusual in that it appears to be a
simple transcription of a 'society' piece from a newspaper article some 40
years hence. There may be more to the story than the few pages
copied by the author, but there is no hint as to what the rest of the
story might be.
The marriage of Mr. H. Graham Benners
and Miss Annie LeVert Poellnitz which occurred in St. Paul's Episcopal
church at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, was decidedly the most notable
society event of the season
Long before the appointed hour, the edifice was thronged with a
representative assemblage eager to see the union of two society favorites.
Even nature had put aside her frown, the tempest had spent its fury, and
her smiling face was seen peering in at the windows and lending an
additional brightness making all exclaim "Happy is the bride the sun
shines on."
[?] "Bridal chorus" by a double quartette heralded the bridal party which
was led by the ushers, Messrs Frank D. Gulley and [Edward?] S. Jack, Then
the attendants came alternately two bridesmaids and two groomsmen,
separating and crossing over on reaching the chancel, where they formed a
double semicircle. They were: Misses Fanny Ervin Jones, Lida Inge, Juliet
Pickens, Lucy Stickney, Edith Cobbs, Ethel Erwin, Maggie Nelson, Lucy L.
Cobb and Messrs Charles Poellnitz Joe Benners of Birmingham, Wnn Coleman,
J.A. Blunt, Lane Castleman [??], George K. Keady and William Pickens. Then
the wee winsome fairy-like flower girl Miss Annie Erwin Parrish attended
by her gallant cavalier, Master Henry W. Poellnitz followed by the lovely
maid of honor, Miss Stella Poellnitz who carried a gorgeous bouquet of
pink roses. Last of all the blushing beautiful bride came leaning on the
arm of her father, Maj. Charles Poellnitz. The groom accompanied by his
best man Mr. Augustus Benners of Birmingham, emerged from the vestry room
and waited the bride at the altar.
The bride wore a superb and exquisite French gown of white satin, with
[soft?] lace corsage garniture, which enhanced her piquant brunette beauty
to a marvelous degree. And made her a quaint sweet picture and an ideal
bride. The handsome bouquet which completed this perfect costume was of
bride roses. The pretty bridesmaids attired in dainty white muslins and
fairly blooming with pink and white carnations and smilax were as gay and
as light and as bright
"As the lay of the lark
In his fitful flight"
When the ceremony by Rev. Dr. R.H. Cobbs was concluded the bridal pageant
proceeded down the aisle to the soul stirring strains of Mendelssohn's
wedding march the bride and groom bring preceded by there tiny attendants
Miss Annie Parrish and Master Henry Poellnitz who strewed flowers on their
way, and many were the wishes that in the years to come flowers as sweet
might spring up in their pathway, and conceal the rough places in life's
journey.
A prettier wedding Greensboro has not
seen no one in which more real interest was manifested. From the church
the bridal party with relatives and friends repaired to the house of the
bride's parents where good old time aristocratic hospitality and a
sumptuous repast awaited them: For the genial host and hostess Maj. and
Mrs Poellnitz are known throughout this section to be delightful
entertainers.
Mr and Mrs Benners departed on the 5:30 train for a trip to New Orleans.
The bride has been a much admired factor in social circles here during
several years of young ladyhood. She is a brilliant conversationalist
being wonderfully clever at repartee which together with her charm of form
and face give her a prominent place in any social gathering.
The groom is a bright and cultivated gentleman. A prince of good fellows
with a host of friends throughout the state who congratulate him upon the
prize he has won. He has for years been the editor of the Alabama Beacon
which continues to shed its brilliant rays broadcast, and cheer the lives
of many.
Eighty three handsome wedding gifts attested the popularity of the happy
pair, very costly were many of the presents, which showed every variety of
solid silver, cut glass, hand painted china and an exquisite onyx and
brass five o'clock tea table.
At the present time Dec. 20, 1938 Mr and Mrs Benners are both living in
Greensboro in the town in which they married They are dearly loved by all
who know them and Mr. Benner works in the Watchman office with Mr. [Gray?]
and has a column in the paper every week. They have no children but Mrs
Benner has been a mother to her brother's two sons , Dr. A.A. Poellnitz
sons.
Hale County
Vera K. Henry
This was taken from Greensboro Watchman Dated March 4, 1897.
Text from: Library of
Congress, Manuscript Division, WPA Federal Writers' Project Collection
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