The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-03-20

DCcAC ~ VI LA4dAulttr wherein tue worn
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Romantic Marriage of "A Maury COun-
~ Boy in Memphis.
To the Editor of the Cincinnati Commercial:
That the days of chivalry are not over,
none who are acquainted with the cir
cumstances of recent marriage can
doubt. In Tuesdays papers appeared
the following:
MARRIED MARTIN - MARTIN At
st. Mary's Church, in this city, Monday,
March 2, 1874, by Rev. Geo. G. Harris,
Mr.. g. red. Martin, of this city, and
Miss Sallie Belle Martin, of Tuscaloosa,
Alabama"
Very plain, very proper and very for
tunate, was what all who saw the notice
and were acquainted 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 tina: the two had
never met but few times, save in the
street.
UsHERING IN A ROMANCE.
The circumstances connected with this
really romantic affair, are given below.
Last Monday afternoon, Mr. 10. Stone, q
well known young man, met Miss Sal
lie Belle Martin and a lady friend on
bluff, from which point fine view can
De had of the mighty river which leaves
their base, and the Arkansas shore al
ready putting on the beautiful, fresh
garb of spring 1t was a lovely after
noon, and the trio spent a half hour on
the bluffs watching the hundreds OF
steamboat labOrers at their feet, all busy
loading and unloading the floating pala-
ces and commenting on the varied
scenes in the panorama stretched before
them. Turning back and coming down
Madison street, gentleman acquaint>
ance was met who, after few minutes
chat, walked away with the lady friend
referred to, leaving Mr.. Stone and our
heroine together. Walking down Main
street, Mr.. Stone purchased a pocketful
of nuts, with which he and Miss Martin,
going into Court Square, gave the frolic-
some squirrels feast.
THE OLD sUBJECT.
firing of that, the two walked up
Second street, laughing and chatting,
until opposite the Calvary Church, when
the conversation CHANGING to be on
things matrimonial, Mr. Stone, in tone
of raillery, said:
Miss Sallie dare you to go across
the street and get married!'
The banter was promptly accepted in
the same spirit, and in high glee the two
crossed the street and entered the
church. in which services were being
held at the time. Not seeing any mani~
testation of faltering on the lady's part,
Mr.. Stone whispered,
81 give up: you have beaten me; let us
gO;' and the two retraced their steps to
Court Square, where they met the
couple previously referred to. They
had a package of candy, and Mr.. Stone
asked for some, which they, jokingly,
refused:
Every well, Miss SaIIie, we will go
r. al
They accordingly went to Specht's on
Madison street, and bought the cOnfec-
tiOns Coming out they saw milk
wagon standing in the alley alongside OF
the sore.
as not that Mr.. Martins wagon2"
asked Miss Martin.
Yes, L believe it is" responded Mr..
Stone.
81 would like to see him." said Miss
Sallie, "lOr / thUught him such nice
gentleman the other night at a party,
and would like to see HIM again"
Retraciug their steps they went into
the store aud inquired after Mr.. Martin.
\ YOUNG MAN WHO WOULDN'T TAKE \
DARE.
Being told that he was somewhere
near, they again went into the street,
and met the gentleman sought on the
sidewalk. He is our hero. A few
minutes ofsOcial conY ersatiOn ensued,
T.
Erred Miss Sallie here has Just back
eel me out Cn a proposition to get mar
ried."
''Wen, " replied Mr.. Martin, turning
TO the lady, you can't back me OuI!"
ayes, | can" laughingIy responded |
Miss Martin, and then for two or three
minutes the parties INDUCED IN laughter
and repartee, finally closing with the
proposal Of Mr.. Stone to so of and get
license.
PRO,U RING MARRIAGE LICENSE.
This was agreed to by all parties, and |
the trio set of for the office of the COun- !
tv Clerk, where the coveted document |
was to be had. Arriving there they |
fortunately met Mr.. John OvertOn, jr., |
~ no acquieSCcd in the proposal to 60 on |
Z he marriage bond, and in ten minutes |
che license was signed, sealed and de- |
livered by the smiling clerk, Mr.. James |
Reilly. Coming out, the question was !
put by Mr.. Martin:
"Where will We go to get married."
Ia that obliging manner which rem !
ders him such n iavorite, Mr.. Stone pro- |
posed the nearest Squire (Hall). That /
official was not in.
HUNTING, \ PREACHER.
Nothing daunted, Mr.. Martin pro-
posed a walk up the street. In passing |
along Second street they took carriage
and irOve out to st. Mays on Poplar |
street, as the most convenient place for |
the ceremony. The rector, Rev. George |
&. Harris. was not in, and the trio, still
on matrimony bont despite the cruel
iato which seemed opposed, started back
sGown town. When near Fourth street,
Mr.. Martin eSpied Mr.. Harris on the
street. and at once aCcOSLed him, asking
his services. With a profound bow, the
obliging rector expressed himself will
ing and ready, and the quartette, taking
a street car, again proceeded to st.
IN
young ladies, friends of all parties, who
happened along at the time. Arriving
at the church, il being Clark by this
time, tho lights were turned on and the
rather strange looking bridal party
bir Martin being in his everyday work
sng clothes-prOCoeded at once TO the
chauceI, where in his clerical robes,
awaited the reverend gentleman who
was soon to unite them forever.
THIS TWAIN SHALL BE ONE.
Neither the lady nor MIR Martin, by
this time very sober in the expression
of their countenancCs, taltered for a
moment, but Joining hands stood before
no man of God. When the question
was asked Mr.. Martin-"Wilt thou have |
this woman to thy welded wife?' he,
in a low, firm tone, answered, 81 will"
To the question:
"WilJ thou have this man to thy wed~
ded husbaId?" DC, Miss Martin prompt
" responded, ~ will" and to the ques
ton:
WHO Eiveth this woman TO be mar
riCd 10 this mau?' Mr.. Stone stepped |
forward as next friend,l and taking the
&ady's hand gave II 10 the minister.
FINDING \ WEDDING RING.
When that part of the ceremony was
reached v here, after pllghting their
arOth the ring j. given, II " as found that
neither of the parties had the necessary
golden Circlet. one of the young ladies
mentioned noticing the stop, slipped a
ring OF her finger and handed it the par
ties, and in few moments the minis
ter said:
~ pronounce that they are man and
wife. in the name of the Father, and OF !
the Son, aEd of the Holy Ghost; Amen"
and the romance was completed.
4 LITTLE SURPRISE AND EXPLANATION. |