The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1875-06-11
Phil. Sheridan Surreuders.


OF the many weddings that the elite o
the Garden city have been regaled with
the Sheridan-Rucker will bear off tn,
prize for simplicity, whether the style OF
cards, the floral decorations, or tho re-
past be considered. 1t also stands at the
head of the list regarding the numerou.
and costly presents.
1t is supposed the recent death of the
Generals father, and the good taste oi
Mrs. Rucker, were the two reasons that
Phil has made the event of his life 50
private in all its surroundings.
THE BRIDE.
This young lady is of medium height
possesses regular features, has DIS
tingue air, and is the second daughter o.
Gen. d. Il. Rucker. She first acquired
prominence in the social world at large
by officiating as bridesmaid when Miss
Ida Honore bestowed her hand upon
Lieut.. Col. Fred. Grant. At that time,
however, she had local reputation, and
was we'll known to the bon.ton of Chicago
To speak Of her facial beauty and charm.
ing figure would not be mere adulation
nor yet, to dwell upon her varied
accomplishment prove fulsome, praise
She has long been noted among he,
numerous friends for her ready wit and
repartee, and possesses to marked de-
gree wondrous command of the pure
Anglo.Saxon. She speaks duently sew
eral languages, embroiders beautifully
excelling in fine necdlework (; those par
ticular branches being rega1de with
much attention at Catholic institutions o
learning. She was educated in q Catho
lie convent in Philadelphia, was the favor
ite of her teachers and classmates, hold
ing a high position in her class, and grad
uated with academic honors. She is not
proficient in either vocal or instru
mental music; her talents are purely lit
erary. The indescribable hauteur Of her
manner, being wholly unaffected, does not
repel her many admirers; for her winning
smile, playing like the sunlight, .softens,
wins, and subdues. Even her sallies ol
wit make no enemies, for malice turks not
within.
Reared in the Catholic faith, she has
during her residence here, been faithful
attendant of St. Mary's Catholic church
sitting within q few pews from the front
She was usually accompanied by he1
mothers sister, occasionally by General
Sheridan. She is devotional to that de.
gree that is noticeable.
The disparity between the ages Of the
bridegroom and his wife has been the
principal topic of conversation since the
hetrothal was announced But if hearts
are of the same age, what matters it how
Father Time makes his arbitrary calcu
lations? The General is said to be but
As years old; his wife 2l.
THE COURTsHR.
It is we'll known that Gen. Sheridan
and Miss Rucker were acquainted fo1
years, and that instead of this act being
unprecedented, it has been in his mind
since she who is now his wife first bloomed
from her rosy girlhood into her attract.
i've womanly period of life. Associated
with the Rucker family in his youth, q
friendship grew up which has At length
found it's fruitioD in the marriage of one
Of the daughters Of those who have beer
his lifelong and confidential friends. :. In
the spring of 1869 Gen. Rucker came
to Chicago, accompanying Gen. Sheridan
whose headquarters were 1T that tim,
removed to this city. AT that time, Mis-.
Irene Rucker, who when last met. b1
Sheridan WAS more miss, had developei
into . young lady and Was pursuing he,
course of studies in the convent at Phila
delphia. 4 few years after her fathe1