The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1875-06-17
main for a number Of years. Her young
est brother will accompany her.
phil. sheridan Surrenders'

rkrom the chicago lAAeo AoSs'J c
Of the many weddings that the elite OF b
,be Garden CITY have been RECALLED with, t
he. .ie Sheridan-Rucker will bear off the P
nr;ze for simplicity, whether the style OF
ppards. the floral decorations, or the re-
nast he considered. 1t also stands at the
head Of the list regarding the numerous
and costly presents.
It is supposed the recent death OF the .
Generals father, and the good taste OF
Mrs. Rucker, were the two reasons that &
phil has made the event Of his life so
private in all it's surroundings.
THE BRIDE.
This young lady is Of medium height,
Possesses regular features, has das-
fi71gue air, and is the second daughter OF
Gen. d. II. 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 reputatlon' ana
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 vet, to dwell upon her varied
accomplishment prove fulsome praise. |
She has long been noted among heI
numerous friends for her ready wit and
repartee. and possesses to marked de-
GREE a wondrous command of the pure
Anelo-Saxon. She speaks fuentiy sew
eral languages, embroiders beautifully,
excelline in fine necdlework those par
ticular branches being regarded with
much attention at Catholic institutions OF
learning. She was educated in Catho-
lie convent in Philadelphia, was the favor
tie of her teachers and classmates, hold
ing high position in her class, and grad
uated with academic honors. She is not
a proficient in either vocal or lnstru-
mental music; her talents are purely lit
erary. The indescribable hduteur 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 sall'es OF
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 few pews from the front.
She was usually accompanied by her
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 81.
THE CoURrsHIP.
It is we'll known that Gen. Sheridan
and Miss Rucker were acquainted Tor
wears. 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 cirlhood into her attract
i've womanly period Of life. Associated
] with the Rucker family in his youth, .
friendship grew up which has at length
found it's fruition in the marriage OF ont
t of the daughters Of those who have beer
e his lifelong and confidential friends. Ii
: the spring of 1869 Gen. Rucker came
d to Chicago, accompanying Gen. Sheridan
u whose headquarters were at that TIM
e removed to this city. At that time, Mis-
n Irene Rucker, who when last met b.
&c Sheridan was mere miss. had develope'
n into young lady and was pursuing he
1, course Of studies in the convent at Phlla
e delphia. A few years after her iathe
II had taken up his permanent abode here
y she returned home, having finished he
1t education, aud was of course receive
II with open arms by her many dear friends
II Gen. Sheridan was then leading societ
man, dividing his attentions between HI
military duties and his social obligations
IL He and his present wife we're thrown t.
gether a great deal, he being frequen
visitor at her fathers house, and mee
No. ing her very often at evening entertain
"a ments. While the acquaintance has bee
,s- long, the courtship has been con
" paratively brief. Even his mo-
"A intimate friends did not surmi:
ba that he had been seized Of the passie
=. which holds captive the heart, but so
~ was. When the New Orleans trip vi
=. MANNED at the time Of the late outbre,
4. there. Gen. Sheridan was instructed
- the President that it would be go'
ho thing to give it somewhat the semblan
-. Of \ pleasure trip. by taking , few In
~ mate friends with him. Consequent
as the General invited his sister-m-law, Mi
ae Mike Sheridan, Miss Rucker, Miss Du
ms lew, of Chicago. Gen. Rucker, and one
Ne .vo others to accompany him. Duri
N. his sojourn in the Crescent city. the &c
-. -, eral divided his time between Writ
nm nm banditti dispatches and following up
~ warfare on the heart Of Miss Rucker.
o &C., declared his love, offered his heart, har
- title. residence on the avenue, diamond
&C. new bonnet every day. and lots Of ott
,sx things, and finally won the prize
When Phil returned to Chicago FRI
"a. his southern tour he did'not care much
,ht the newspapers did belabor him for
banditti dispatches. He was too deep
on. love to take any notice Of what was gol
;fs on around him. For time his frler
,ch. could not believe that he had really tai
ken the step which would lead him from
rha path Of bachelorhood. He had SO 10
h. been recognized IS non-mArryng m
INV he had resisted the temptations 10 u
unto himself helpmate that had oe
him so numerously ever since he achie'