Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-04-30
From tue Cincinnati Commercial
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.

L rom Tue Cincinnati Commercial
a ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
MEMPHIS, March THAT the days of chiv-
airy are over, none who are acquainted with
the circumstances of the marriage referred 10
can doubt. In Tuesday papers appsa ed the
following
MARRIED-MARrIN- -MARTIN-At st. Mary's
Church, in this city, on Monday, March I'd, 1874
by the Rev. Geo. T.. Harris, Mr.. G. Fred. Mar
tin, Of this city, to Miss SIllie Belle Martin, of
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Very plain, very proper and very fortunate
was what all who saw the notice, and wsre ac-
quainted with the parties, thought Of the affair.
Among the more intimate friends Of the happy
couple considerable surprise was manifested as
it was well known that the two had never met
but few times save in the street.
Last Monday afternoon, Mr.. 10. Stone, a
well-known young man, met Miss Sale Belle
Martin and lady friend on Main street. pro-
posed walk to the bluffs, from which pOiut u
hne view can be had Oi the mighty river which
laves their base, and th- Arkansas shore al
ready putting Oh the BEAUTIFUL fresh gafb OF
spring. Ii was lovely afternoon, aud the THO
spent halt an hOuI on the bluffs watching the
hundreds Of steamboat laborers at their feet, all
busy loading and unloading the floating palaces,
aud commenting on the varied scenes in the
panorama stretched before them. Turning
back and coming down Madison street, gentle
minutes chat, walked off with the lady friend
referred 10, leaving Mr. Stone and our heroine
together. Walking down Main street, Mr..
Some purchased pocket full Of nuts, with
which he aud Miss Martin, going into Court
Square, gave the frolicsome squirrels a feast.
firing Of that the two walked up Second
street, laughing and chatting, until opposite the
Calvary Church, when, the conversation chauc-
lug TO be on things matrimonial, Mr.. Stone, in
q tone of ralllery, said:
"Miss Ssie, dare you to 90 across the
street and get married ~
The banter was promptly accepted in The
same spirit, aud in high glee the two crossed
the street and entered the church, in which ser
vices were being held at the tune. Not seeing
any manifestation Of fAltering on the lady.
part, Mr.. Stone whispered
Il give up, you have beaten me let US 20 ,
and the two relraced their steps 10 Court square
where they met the previous couple referred 10
They had a package OF candy, and Mr.. Stont
asked for some, which they jokingiy refused.
"Nery well, Miss Salle, We will 20 and buy
package for ourselves ~
They accordingly went 10 Specht's on Aladi
son street, and bought the confections. Com
Ing out they saw milk wagon standing i'll tn
alley alongside the store.
SIS not that Mr.. Martins wagou:' asked Mis-
Martin.
ayes, believe that il is,H responded SlI
Stone.
Il would like to see him said Miss Sallie, so
thought him sgch Il nice gentleman the othe
night al "a party, and would like 10 see hir
again.
Being told that he was somewhere near, lhe
again went INTO the Street, and met the GENT,
man sought on the sidewalk. lie IS our her
Atew minutes Of social conversation ensuet
when Mr.. Stone said
"Fred, Miss Sale here has just backed III
out OF q proposition to get married.
HWpli - rpDIiel Mr. Marin ,,,r,,l,, ~
lady, "you can't back me ont :"
"1es, can langhngly responded Miss Ma
tin and then for two or three minutes tho ia
ties INDUCED IN laughter aud iepaiiNr, final
Closing with the proposal Of NJ. Stone to 90 q
and get license.
This was agreed, to by both partie- and II
trio set off for the Office Of tho County G Ter
where the coveted document was to be had =
Arriving there they fortunately met MIR. Jol
OVerton, Jr., who acquiesced in the PROPOSAL
70 on the marriage bond, and IN ten minut
the license was siSned, sealed and delivered
the smiling clerk, Mr.. James Kelley. comm
out, the question rs put by Dir. Martin:
"Where will We 20 TO getnarried?"
In that obliging manner which renders hi
sucb 1avotlte MI. stone proposed the neate
Squlres, tllalD. That official was not ill.,
Nothing daunted Mr. Martin proposed
walk up the street. In passing along Secol
street they took carriage and drove out TO
Mary's, On Pupiig street, as the most conye,
ent place Tor tie ceremony. The rector, Re
deorge Z. Harris, was not in, and the tri
stu on maltimohy bent, despite the cruel f.
WHICH seemed opposed, started back do,
town. hen near Fourth street Mr.. Mar
espled Mr. Harris on tie street, and al on
accosted hiH, asking his services With a p
found bow, the obliging rector expressed hi
self willing and ready, and the guArtete taxi
astreet car again proc 4eiel To ST. AIary's.
ing Joined eh route by two young fades, frier
OF all parties, who happened along at the tn
Arriving at The church, ii being dark by /
time, the lights were turned and the slIaI
looking BRIDAL pariy-MI. Martin being in
everyday working clothes-prOceedrd at OF
u the chancel,whef in his clerical robes ,aw
ed the reyeiend gentleman who WAS 10 III
them forever.
Neither the lady nor Mr. Martin, by this ii
very sober III the expression OF their count
ances, falered for a moment, but Joining hal
stood before the man OF Cod.
When the question was asked MIR. Martil
"Wilt thou have this woman 10 be thy "
ded wife?" &c, he, in a low, firm tone an
cred, 81 will" To the question:
"Wilt thou take this man to be thy we'd
husband?" &c, Miss Martin promptly resp
ded, al will, and TO the question:
"Who gives this woman TO be married
this man." Mr.. Stone stepped forward
next friend) and taking the lady's hand CAV
70 the minister
Wnsn that part OF the ceremony was rea
cd where, after plighting their troth, tho !
Is given, it was found that neither Of the /
Ties had the necessary golden clrcet. One
the young ladies mentioned, noticing the $,
slipped ring of her finger and handed it
1.-THE parties, and in a few moments, the IL
stsr saij ~ pronounce that they are man ,
wife, in the name OF the Father, and Of
Son, and Of the Holy Ghost, Anen,' and
romance was completed.
The bridal couple, after congratulations,
ceeded to the house Of the re ation where n
Martin, nee Miss Martin, had been stopping
required a little Tins to explain matters, a
which wine and cake were brought In, and,
company with few friends, all went merr,
The traditional marriage bell