Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-27
Marriage of a Poor Clergyman.

Ballston, Spa, Nov 23.-About mile from here.
in the county Of Saratoga, is the pretty little village
of Bloodyille, containing the Knckerbocker Axe and
Scythe Works. The place named after Isaiah Blood,
and is Inhabited chiefly by the operatives in the works,
which were established there many years ago by his
father On the death of the the property passed
into the possession Of his son-in-law, Mr. Henry
Knickerbocker of New York. Mr.. Blood married.
when young man, Miss Gates, of Malta, the daugh-
ter of working farmer. Their lives for many
years spent Ill united efforts to accumulate for
tune in which they were successful. Long before his
death Mr. Blood business had increased that he be-
came probably, the richest in Saratoga county,
He built in Bloodville the finest private residence in
the section. All that wealth and taste could do to
make the dwelling and all its surroundings elegant
done with lavish liberaiy. Mr. Blood was cleo
ted Senator in 1869 and he died in the fall of 1870
having served but year of his term Helet an es-
tate valued at million of dollars By his will he lefthis
widow the elegant house, with all the furniture plate
carriages and horses, of which there great
Der, and 100000 in interest paying bonds. Besides
this she had her dowergh in all his real estates much
Of which was in New York city.
At the death of her husband seven years ago, Mrs.
Blood was as fair and attractive as well-preserved
widow of co. with such fortune, could be, and it
reasonable to suppose that Der hand might again be
sought in marriage. But she remained single and lived
comparatively alone in her elegant homc for she had
but one child, adaughter who was married and living
in New York. Matters continued in this way until a
few weeks ago when she was married to the Rev. W..
ID, ParklnSOn OF SheIDurne rails, Mass, who
der 35 years of age; aHda Methodist mnis in high
standing. On the grounds of the Blood estate is
beautiful office, large detached building elegantly
fitted and furnished -Itfwas a common practice of
the Rev. Mr.. Parkinson, on visiting his friends in
Baston 60 out to Bloodvile to his broher-in-
law. The sequel shows that the widow was also an
attraction othe parson.n.One day. when the three
were in the office togethcr the conversation skill
fully turned into banter on matrimony. asoa
"Mrs. Blood" said Parkinson, sswhy don't you fall
/ in love with some old fellow and marry himY ar
| "Marry some old felloww replied the widow. "No
sif. If marry, it viii be to young man-if can
fiud one to have me- '''i2i efii
s"IIow will I do? promptly and boldly said Mr..
EParkinsonias s. sq SCROLL 9B % +.
The ice was broken. Both saw possibilities Soon
Mr. Parkinson resigned his pulpit and led the widow
to the ALTAR He said to guest, to whom he was show
ing the elegant house when the ceremony over:
"Isnt this pretty nice sort Of parsonage for poor
Methodist ministerto move intoy' ~
The wedding was in the home Of the bride; but as
the marriage gave great ofense to her family, none
! of the members of it were present. - rv=r
fsYou must not marry that man." said the daughter
to her mother with great veheence, few weeks be-
fore "Yo, know very well he only marries you for
your money. a IlsN hnsi4nA noligo ataHs
AWell" defantly retorted the widow, s'didn't your
husband marry you for money? aaasrs.s toessslf3ss
/ The happy pair started for New York last We'd
nesday and from thence will make an extended bridal
Etour to Florida. s stsfts5 sssss
/ woman fifty mine yearssold with her son. arrived
in La Grange Oregon recently, having walked thither
from her home in Indiana She carried pack Weigh
) ing seventy-fye pounds
i The Congregational Church of WaIcotf, decided
that the of wine at the communion table tends TO