Harper-Wilkins

The Athens Weekly Banner
Friday, Feb 5 1909
Page 5

Mr. S.B. Wilkins to Wed Miss Harper

Announcement of Their Approaching Wedding in Kingstree, S.C. is Made.

The following announcement will be of interest to the large number of friends of Mr. S.B. Wilkins in this city and section.

"One of the coming events cast their shadows before" is the marriage of Miss Adelaide Harper, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Wilkins, have announced her engagement to Mr. Samuel Bryan Wilkins of Athens, Ga.

Miss Adelaide, most of whose life has been spent in Kingstree, is quite a favorite in social circles, being possessed of many lovable traits of character enhanced by rare culture and refinement. She is an alumna of Winthrop college, having graduated with honors in the class of '08. She is at present principal of a school in Laurens county.

The expectant bridegroom is a brother of our townsman, Mr. W.T. Wilkins, and is a prominent business man of Athens" - County Record, (Kingstree, S.C.)

Mr. Wilkins is on e of the best known young business men in this city, having been prominently identified with the commercial world of this city for a number of years. He was a member of the wholesale grocery firm of Eppes-Wilkins Co., later he held a responsible position with the Georgia National Bank and for the last few years has been interest in Athens Coca Cola Bottling Works, which is one of the most prosperous business concerns in this section.

Mr. Wilkins has a host of friends who will extend their heartiest congratulations.

Contributed by N. Davis