Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-04-28

the lady. "you can't back me out!'
eyes, l can" laughinsly responded
Miss Martin; AMI then for two OF three
minutes the parties iadulged in laughter
aud repartee finally closing with tho
proposal of Mr.. Stone to so off and set
license.
PROCURING MARRIAGE IICRNCE.
This was agreed to by all parties, and
the trio set OF for the Office of the Coun'
ty Clerk, where the coveted document
WAS 10 be had. Arriving lhcrc they for.
lunately met Mr. John Overton, Jr.. who
acQuiesced in tho proposal to co on the
marriage bond, and in ten minutes The
license was signed, scaled and delivered
by the smiling clerk, Mr.. James Reilly.
Coming out, the question was put by Mr.
Martin:
"Where will you 60 to get married p
In that obliging manner which renders
him such iavoritc. Mr. Stone proposed
the nearest Square (IlalO. That oiliiial
was not in.
HUNTING \ PREACHER.
Nothing daunted, Mr.. Martin proposed
to walk up street. In passing along Sec
ond street they took Il carriage and drove
ont to ST. Mary's on Poplar suect. rs the
mos, convenient place for tn. ceremony.
The rector. Rev. George c. Harris, was
not in. and the trio. still on malrimony
bent, despite the cruel fate which seemed
opposed, started back down town. When
near Fourth street. Mr.. Mmtin ospied
Mr.. Harris on the street. and at once
accosted him, asking his services, With
= profound bow the rector Nprcssed him
self willing and ready. ald the quar;cttc,
taxing a street car. again proceeded TO
ST Mary's, being joined en- route by two
ladies. friends Of all parties, who hap
pcucd along Al The time. Aui;ius at the
chlrch, it being dark b. this time,
the l'g1ts werc turned on, and the
rather St sngc losing bridal party-Mr. G..
Martin being in his everyday working
c!olhcs-procecdcd NJ Cuce to the ch1nccl,
where, in his clerical robes. awaited the
reverend gentleman who was soon to
unite them forever.
THIS TWAIN SHALL BE oNE.
Neither tho lady nor Mr.. Martin, by
thi, time very sobc: in Inc exp: ossion Of
their ccuutenauces, ,fsIlercd Tor a moment,
but i,iuinS hands stood before the man Of
God. When the question WAS asked Mr..
Martin-
"Wit thou have this woman to he thy
welded wire?" he, in a low, firm tone,
auswcrej, Il will. To the question;
"W.,t thou have this man to be thy wed
dcd husband :" &c Miss Martin promptly
responded, Il will and to The question:
WHO si,ctl ;lis woman to be married
to his mani" Mr.. Stone stepped forward
(ss next frienD and taAiu. TIC lsdy's
hand gave /, to Tie minister.
FINDING WEDDING RING.
When that par, OF tie ceremony was
reached, after pligh;ing their troih the
ring IS given, i, was found that neither Of
the parties hal the necessary golden
circ.et. Onc OF The young ladies men
toned noticing the stop, slipped ring
oil her finger and handed it to the parties,
and in a lew moments tho minister said
Il pronounce that they are man aud wife,
in The name of the Father and of the Son.
and of the Holy Ghost, Amen." and the
romance WAS completed.
LITTLE SURPRISE AND EXPLANATION.
The bridal couple, alter congratulations,
proceeded TO lhc house OF the relation
where Mrs. Martin, nee Miss Martin, had
been stopping. Il required 4 little time
- explain matters, al.cS which wine and
cake were brouglr in, and, in company
with a few friends, all went merry as the
marriage bell. That this marriage, so
romantically brought about, may prove
one OF real, unalloyed joy, aud That their
voyage through Ike may always be as
cheerful and happy, and as free from
distractions. rs their first lesson, is the
wish of all their many friends, none Of
whom know but to respect and love.
THE NEWLY Welded.
The blide is an acknowledged belle oil
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. a qucenly, laugh
ing blonde, who has been spending the
winter in this city, where beauty and
accomplishments have turned the heads
of scores OF the gallants, young and old.
She is OF one CT The best Alabama families
her father, prior to his death. beiAs a
leading and well known merchant.
The groom is a young man, descend
ant of one oil the best known and highly
respected families of Middle Tennessee.
Before the war his father was 4 gentle
man of affl renee, but at its close, like
thousands OF others lound himself PENN
less. Oar hero. like many young men in
similar circumstances, was too proud to
be supported by others, but unlike many
others, he Was not too proud 10 20 10
work like 4 true man, aud make an hon.
est living for himself. Coming to this
city he purchased dairy, and at once
went 10 work, not trusting others TO do
his business. AS natural consequence
he has. By close application, not only
secured comfortable competence, but
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