Just Married
June 16, 1927
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| James H. and Henrietta F. Gillespie Bride and Groom |
"Just Married" So read the sign on the 'Chevy Roadster' as it left Takoma Park, Maryland 8:30 o'clock in the morning of June 16. 1927.
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| The Bride Henrietta Florence Hartman |
Just one half hour earlier in the beautifully decorated living room of Mrs. Nellie Taylor, Dr. T.C. Clark had read the service uniting in marriage Rev. James Henry Gillespie assistant Pastor of the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and Henrietta Florence Hartman, a Baptist of the 'hard shelled' variety. Now, the roadster- which will hereafter be referred to as the Honeymoon Express was winding its way north-eastward.
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| Dr. Thomas C Clark who tied the knot |
When well out of Washington, we stopped to discard the extra 'paraphernalia' which 'kind friends' had attached: old shoes, tin cans, banners, etc. then, stepping on the gas we stopped only to partake of the delicious lunch "Aunt Nelle" had tucked in and to replenish the gas tank, during the next 305 miles which brought us to Glen Spey, New York. Here were guests assembled, for not only were the newlyweds expected, but "Pa" Gillespie was celebrating his 60th birthday anniversary.
From Park Jervis to Glen Spey, we had the thrill of riding over the famous "Hawks Nest" road - a very narrow road stuck away up on the side of the mountain high above the Delaware.
Hawks Nest Road in Autum
Hawks Nest Road in Autum
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| June 17, starting out to explore Glen Spey. Ain't Love Grand photographed by the 'Glen Spey News' Walter Schwartz |
