The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-03-21

I fuNtcft hctNctn NnndaH and blackburn
and other prominent names before the
community. our little Democratic Primary
Election Of Saturday dwindles into the eye
Of cambria needle. Only two precincts
voted, and small interest vas manifested.
The result was ~ followa Al Lancaster,
r. l.. Tomlinson is; James Barbour 81.
At Bryan,isvillc, Tomlinson a.; Mason o.
A ROM or MANY Cotons.-Since the
large traffic in our woodland cats has pro-
duced such marvcls Of seal-skin % cloaks
in the Eastern markets, Mr.. Samuel Burn
side, young gentleman Of untiring indus
try and undoub,ed ingenuity has taken hi-
little shotgun and terminated the exist
ence Of dozen house cats with the fell
purpose Of utilizing their variegsicd hides.
Tortoise she'll. black. white. grey. bufI.
mixed, striped and plain were the spoils.
Somewhat learned in the art Of taxidermy.
u not tannery, the remorseles. cairicide
proceeded to resolve the animal particles
into a surface Of harmless attributes, and
then sewed together the purified skins after
the manner Of patchwork quilt Then a
scarlet lining, quilted in squares was join
ell 10 the outer edges; then handsome
frill Of Germantown wool, an heirloom
bought by the arti6cer's grandfather, was
stitched all around. and the result l. a
buggy robe Of no slight preiensions One
that can by no means be kept in a sleeping
apartment, because II each cat has nine
lives, there would, per necessity. appear
unto the owner Of the robe at least i0s
ghosts before his and their race Is run; bat
il is one that mice will never modest, even
though thieves should break through and
steal.
DEATH or Mn. MrrcHELL-The brief
mention last week Of the death Of Henry
Chaunsey Mitchell, Of Bowling Green, was
all that the kilograms warranted at the
time. Since then letters have been writ
ten to the afianced wife OF the gentleman,
which the writer has read with sympathet-
ic interest. The deceased vas % years Of
age, Of handsome person and attractive
manners, and has for years occupied a POI
sition Of trust in the house off. W. Gerd-
ing, Of Louisville. Three years ago he
won the heart Of one Of our most worthy
young ladies, and the day Of their marri-
age was fast approaching. Business called
him to Cleveland, Ohio, from which point
he telegraphed his waiting bride to expect
him on Friday, the 9Th inst. Instead OF
his presence she received n telegram an
nouncing his sudden death. after a few
days indispositi0n. The Masonic breth-
rem Of Cleveland conducted the funeral
with knight Templar ceremonies to re-
ceiving vault, where the body will await
final disposition by his family. Mr.. Chas.
ID. Thomas. travelling agent, and a par
ticnlar friend Of the deceased, attended him
to the last, and wrote a minute account Of
this sad termination of bright hopes to the
friend who 30 joyfully awaited his coming.
Letters from the firm that employed him
and from his mother have also been re-
ceived by the young lady. Such Is one
among the tragedies Of life not alone to he
found in books.
MARRIAGE BELLs.-On the morning Of
the 18th inst, the brightest rays Of the
early Spring sun flooded with light the
picturesque hills Of Sugar Creek as the
carriages containing the wedding guests
wound along the road towards the resi-
dence Of Mr.. II. C. Jennings to witness the
union Of Mis- Fannie Lusk and Mr. Glide |
on L. Tally. The bride is the youngest
child Of the late Samuel J. Lusk, Esq, and
has won many friends by her admirable /
qualities of head and heart, her gentle,
amiable demeanor. and her conscientious
discharge Of lifes tender relations The
bridegroom is native Of Tennessee, gen
tleman Of pleasing address and excellent
Lineage. At . O'Clock about twenty-five
particular friends were assembled in the
cory parlor, whose walls were decked with
pictures, each Of which looked forth from
its own bower Of evergreen symbols Of hdel-
itY. The season, so barren Of floral beau
ties, suggested green pastures and sylvan
groves, as the prickly holly, the rich ar
Dor vitae and luxuriant ir freshened
the hanging. Of the apartments. AZ
ter the usual DELAY consequent upon
''last preparalions,p the expectant pair en-
tered the parlor, and beneath the happy
omen OF horseshoe At evergreen and
white buds suspended by white ribbons.
were made one, In impressive words by
Elder j. l.. Allen. The brides dress Of
black silk and satin was both elegant and
stylish, and draped her graceful figure in
soft, rich folds, the Princesse train depend
ing from the latest position bodice. Tie
bridegroom appeared in the conventional
broad cloth, white vest, &c. The VOWS
we're assumed in fearless, audible voices,
With ring Of ttulh aud fidelity. lmme-
iiately amer IN e ceremony the company
proceeded 10 the dining-room, where a
table glittering with silver, crystal and
china offered all the good things Of the
market. The central pyramid Of fruit and
leaves was crowded by handsome collec-
lion ofsearlet geranium with magnificent
,alla lily opening its pure satinY oorrolla,
while fragrant heliotropes periumed the
Air. The breakfast proceeded amid anima-
ed speeches and laughing discussions ill ,
he hour for departure. Then the newly
married drove away in a comfortable car
-iage for the Danvilie train, an old horse
hoe being flung after them for good luck.
Their present destination il Waco, Texas,
Shither we hope great prosperity may at ,
lend thea.
LATER.-Died, at O'Clock, on the morn
ng Of the Goth inst, at Mrs. q. W. Dun |
ap, Jr.'s, Mrs. Susan I. Finnie, in the 55th
year Of her age.
Pulaski COUNTY.