Contributed by: Emily Pool
Charlotte Daily Observer 3 May 1914 Smithson-Perry - Prominent Business Man of Elizabeth Weds Chowan Young Lady Elizabeth City, May 2 - Mr. Joshua Smithson, a prominent farmer and business man of Elizabeth City, and Miss Bessie Perry of Chowan County were married Thursday night at the home of the bride's parents near Edenton. Rev. C.R. Angeil of Elizabeth City performed the ceremony. The attendants were Misses Carrie Perry, Mary Culpepper, Lula Culpepper and Sue Morgan, Messrs. Willie Perry, Jesse Perry, Charles Swannor and Davis. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding supper was served in true country fashion to the bridal party and a large number of guests. Mr. and Mrs. Smithson arrived at home yesterday afternoon and an elaborate reception at the home of the groom's parents.