Josephine Mullen, Thornton Epperson Wed in Lincolnton, Feb. 13, 1920

Lincolnton--A wedding of much social interest was that of Miss Josephine Mullen to Mr. Thornton M. Epperson, which was solemnized Wednesday evening at 6 o’clock in the First Presbyterian church. Dr. W.S. Wilson officiated, using the impressive ring ceremony. Artistic taste and skill had united ot make the occasion one of surpassing beauty and loveliness. Tall ivory baskets of pink carnations with graceful ferns formed an elaborate decoration for the altar. English ivy over a background of pink was used on the chancel steps and choir railing and behind the altar. Cathedral candles were also used on the altar. Prior to the ceremony Mrs. D. Ward Milam sand “The Heart of Her” and “O Perfect Love.” The nuptial music was rendered by Miss Jennie Saine.

The little ribbon girls, Misses Bettie Wood Burgin, Lenora Gamble, Jane Costner and Sarah Reinhardt, dressed in fluffy white organdie dresses over pink satin entered first. Next came the ushers down opposite aisles in the following order: Messrs. C.V. Tilson, John M. Mullen, J.L. Thompson, K.B. Nixon, Robert Reinhardt and Paul J. Mullen. Mrs. W.S. Baskerville, sister of the bride, as dame of honor, was lovely in a gown of black Chanatilly lace over flame satin and tulle hat with flame ostrich and carrying an armful of Russell roses.

Misses Elizabeth Mullen, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, wore a gown of brown lace over satin with bronze girdle and brown tulle hat. Her bouquet was of sunburst roses. The niece of the bride, little Rosemary Baskerville, dressed in ruffled organdie, carried the ring in a heart of a rose. The little flower girl, little Miss Georgette Brown, scattered pink Japonicas on the pathway of the bride.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mr. J.W. Mullen. She wore a handsome tailored suit of navy blue twill cord with grey accessories. Her bouquet was an exquisite shower of bride’s roses and valley lilies. Mr. John F. Epperson of Norton, Va., acted as best man.

Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Epperson left for an extended bridal tour south. Upon their return they will be at home in Bluefield, W. Va.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Mullen and is a young woman of beauty and attractiveness. For the past several years she has held a responsible position with the Warlick Furniture Company of Bluefield. Mr. Epperson, who is a former member of the Epperson-Tilson Company of this city, is engaged in business in Bluefield, W. Va.

Among the out-of-town guests for the wedding were Mrs. J.C. Hunter, Mrs. D.W. Byerly, Mr. And Mrs. S.C. Cauble, Miss Katherine Cauble, Miss Ethel Warlock, Charlotte; Mrs. A.A. Harbin, Hickory; Mrs. Sid Smyre, Newton; Mrs. J.L. Lattimore, Maiden; and Mr. W.C. Warlock of Bluefield, W. Va.

From the Charlotte News and Evening Chronicle, Sunday morning, Feb. 13, 1921