The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-15
NINETEEN WEDDED TO SEVENTY.
A Night OF Derisive IiiarIty for the Boys
Over In MiIiinm.burgh.

over IN NttiinmsburRh.
There was an exciting scene I'm the Central
Baptist Church Mt Eighth and South Fifth
streets, Wiliamsburgh on Thursday evening
A great throng had gathered to witness the
marriage Of Miss Mary T.. D. Marshall. tall
and beautiful girl Of about nineteen summers,
to Frank l.. Dominick. rosy-checkcd and
portly gentleman about 10 years OF age. VIVA.
lent zcst to tho curiosity Of the packed au-
dicnce and led to disorlcrly scenes was
tho fact that Miss Marshall had. almost
up to tho date Of her marriage 10 DON'T
nick, been engaged to marry George w. Lewis.
young clerk in Park 4 Tilford's grocery
store in this city and that LOWS had sued her
for breach Of promise Of marriage.
Miss Marshall lived with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph W. Marshall. Mt 1G6 South Second
street, Wlliamsburgh. She had known Lewis
who is % years Of age. for about thrcc years
He fell in love with her on first sight, and with
her parents consent they became engaged
Lewis's story Is that he bought Miss Marshall a
wedding ring. and intrustod to her $3.50 that he
had saved, which she put into n savings bunk in
order that they might have it to buy household
furniture on their marriage. All seems TO
have run smoothly for tho lovers until about the
end Of last month. Then Mr.. Dominick. who is
wealthy. having been for years a provision
dealer in Essex Market. and vino lived Mt 1888
South Second street. only few doors from
the Marshals, published an advertisement that
attracted Miss Marshall's attention II was not
an advertisement for n wife. but of piano for
sale. Miss Marshall called to see the piano.
The handsome old gentleman received her. and
In his presence she played upOn the piano To
try ~ Mr.; Dominick seemed greatly pleased.
and he gHllnnty said that he had never dream
ed that the instrument could emit such sweet
music. He asked Miss Marshall to call again
the next day. She did call. and In short time
confessed mother
love with the aged owner Of the piano for sale.
an .hs mean TINE Ge9rse GwiE continued to
seems 10 have known OF her friendship for old
Mr. Dominck and II caused him some pangs
Of lealOusy. Still he thought the girl was only
toQllng me Ola gentlcilhn, anu IL ~ SID was
only completely undeceived on receiving u card
of inyilnt ON 70 Miss Mtrshall's wedding To- Mr..
Domluick. Then he became angry and de-
mandcd thnt she should return his wedding
ring and his $3.50. Miss Marshall denied that
he had given her the Hmuunto money claimed.
Therrupon he consulted lawyers. and began
suit 10 recover the money. That did not pre-
vent the wedding. however. and when Thurs
day evening came about 1000 persons cugcrly
pressed into the church. Tho Rrv. Mr.. Rhodes
had great df lculiy In keeping order until the
boys and girls talked. laughed, and Jumped
upon the cushioned sents Ia look over ono an
others heads. The clergyman and the ushers
Meanwhile another throne followed the bridal
couple through the streets 20 the church. ie"r,
lng and shouting, As the bridal party entered
the church. hush fell upon the thrOng inside.
and all eyes were strained to SEQ the aged
bridegroom and his youthful bride. Mr..
Dominick. dressed in evening costume. with
his hair carefully comhcl over the bald spot on
his head, marched slowly W the aisle. with 'he
bride, dressed I'm muuvc six and with sprig
OF orange blossoms IN her hair, by his side.
ilinc gerGWso iy vas performed 9mid rttrlec
groom, although this was his third experience
at The altar, forgot to kiss the bride. The BLUSH
ing giri iii not forget u, however. AMI drawing
the old gentleman 20 her she kissed him. As
she did SO. Il young girl standing on scat, in
tently watching every motion. cried out in utter
"Oh. She kissed him 20
Laughter. applause and cat calls succeeded,
and the throng unanimously followed the bridal
party 10 their carriages.
A reception was then given At the brides resi-
d"nce. At norlock a great crowd gathered IN
front ~ the house. and iity or sixty young men.
armed with tin fish horns and kettles. began Il
noisy s.r"nale. which was continued until the
Yesterday morning Mr.. Dickerson. the coun-
SCI for George Lewis. applied 10 Jusic Roy
nods Tor an order Of arrest against Mrs; Dom
mick. in a suit for $4,000 damages Tor breach
Of promise. which LOWS instituted on
June :, on hearing that lie had been sup
h1winick. In his affidavit he swears that he
ftali her acquaintance in March. 1879. and
n PAY ne inrrsted her with $3.50 with II view To-
3hsr r5idn6ss IN MaTl. VIZ wi ,@ ks f. enes
Toned her she declared that she loved
HIM Newisl and would marry no ono else.
He accidentally discovered her engagement
20 Dominick. and when h. accused her Of hc-
ing heartless she said that he was poor. and
thAt she intended 10 marry rich. On June 6.
ISIS sh" heart"--y sent him an invitation 10
her wedding. As he believes II t. her intention
20 leave this State and - 10 France. having
purchased an expensive wedding rousseau. he
a kcd for he order ~ arrest. He claims dam
ages Tor the injury to his affections his pros.
'efs of marriage, his good name. fame. and
or, st. and for The anguish II body and mind
tGn, Uas suffered. Tho necessary undertak-
ine was - red. Justice Reynolds. however.
decided late 20 the afternoon that he could not
undor the now ode order tho arrest
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