Marriage of William Thomas Wing to Ruby Evelyn Merck recorded as happening on May 11, 1911.

Merck-Wing

The marriage of Miss Ruby Merck of Gainesville, and Mr. Will Wing of Apalachicola, Fla, Occurred at the home of Mr. H. N. Merck on Boulevard last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. C. Boone officiating. The wedding came as a distinct surprise to their friends, but few of whom were let into the secret. Only the immediate relatives and a few friends were present to witness the ceremony.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Chas. S. Merck and is a young woman of many personal charms. She has been popular with the younger social set, among whom she has hosts of friends. When on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. H. A. Daniels, at Apalachicola, Fla., she met Mr. Wing, where their courtship started. The groom is cashier of the State Bank of Apalachicola, and stands well in business and social circles in his home city.

Immediately after the wedding Mr. And Mrs. Wing left for Newnan to visit the bride's sister, Mrs. E. R. Dent, after which they go to Apalachicola to make their future home.

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