The Banner-Watchman
Athens, Georgia
4 November, 1884

MORE MATRIMONY.

    Yesterday morning at the residence of Mrs. Vincent, on Hancock avenue, the Rev. John Calvin Johnson united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Mr. John Gilleland and Miss Mary Francis Heard. The groom is one of Athens’ well known citizens, who has eluded until now the power of Cupid’s darts but has had to finally succumb, and he has the congratulations of his numerous friends on changing his preconceived ideas of single blessedness, as well as the wisdom displayed in the choice of a companion for life. The bride is well known in Athens, having resided here for some time past and in that time surrounded herself by a large number of friends who join us in wishing for her and the choice she has made a life of unalloyed pleasure and happiness. We understand that the happy couple will take up their residence in Wilkes county, where Mr. Gilleland will pursue the vocation of farming with which he is already thoroughly conversant. The good wishes of a host of friends follow them, in which the Banner-Watchman heartily joins.

-- transcription by Kate Maynard, 2011