The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-05-17

Attendants, and aided by her lOyeIy dauph.
iers Beulah and Annie Childress, will dis.
penss to them the generous no Spitality Of
ny The " musicale met last hight at Mrs.
shepberd's,a good practice was had, but an
air of sadness pervad'sd the assembly.
Death has been here and taken In one
week two strong, vigorous men. Messrs.
Webb aud LaureIce, and little child oil Dr.
Smith.
Al 8 o'clock m, the 10th o. May, the
marriage of Mr.. Floor and Miss Childaess
was successfully consummateui; ,ne
church was beautifully decorated WIN
arches of evergreens. flowers blossomed IN
every nook and the sunshine glorlied the
whole affair The wedding party were IN
travelling attire, aud left at once Tor the
depot.
A FULL ACCOUNT OF THE WEDDING.
Terrell has been unusually lively tnis
Home Circle Literary failed to have IT'S
regular meeting, yet number OF It's men,
| hers met at the hospitable residence OF
Captain and Mrs. s. A. Shortridge, where
most delightful evening and sumptuous re-
past as enjoyed. Terrell society and "opr
nome," Mr.. and Mrs. Shortridge, are al
IT ost synonymous. Quite number OF So
ciety bellies have been in our city this week.
Notably was Miss Lacy Ham, OF Tyler,
whose fame for beauty and grace is well
known all over the state, as well as more
remote places. The browning event OF the
season was the celebration oil the nuplals
of Mr.. John W, Floore, OF Cleburne' ana
Miss Florence T. Childress Of this cry:
This occurred at the M. II. church sE .
o'clock Thursday evening, the Rev. Mr.. Il.
NJ. Powers officiating in the midst OF one
of the largest and most fashionable audi
ences ever ascend led at this noted chapel.
The church had been moss
deliberately decorated with the
rarest flowers and evergreens, and at the
precise time the organ under the skiill1l
management of Mrs. r. NJ. Powers, struck
up the famous Wedding march, which, was
the signal of the approach. of the wedding
party. Every thing being in readiness the
groups were ushered in in the
following order: First came the
groo MS best man, Mr.: Epes, OF Tyler Ter
acco mpanied by Miss Beplah Chiidr e S ss-
dress with Miss Rena Cnildress: both
cousins to the bride, followed by Mr.. Ed.
Goodloe and Miss Mary Aldridge, of
Crockett, then came Mr.: Mcllyane,
a asD of of Tyler Terrell and followed Mss he Ss
Mr.. Whitney, Of Tyler and miss a mata
of the BRIDE. After them came Mr.. A. b.
Rainey accompanied by Miss Annie
) Barksdale, of Dallas. Then came the groom
supporting the BRIDES mother, and lastly
appeared the blushjng, sweet bride lean
ing on the arm of her father, DR.. A. j. Chill
dress. The ceremony was brief, but chaste'
elegant and solemn, which being conclud-
ed the party retreated in the same order as
they advanced. The happy couple were
the recipients of many congratulations
both in oral and telegraphic.
The bride wore handsome travelling
costume and looked the picture OF beauty
4 Tha
Gus and costly, evincing the high esteem in
which they are both heldin this community.
; From the church they were driven to the
depot, where they Immediately took pass
age for Niagara Falls, Canada, New York
and other places of resort, and thus has
Terrell lost one of her most lovely and Si es-
teemed daughters, end whose place VIII be
sadly missed and ne yer replaced.
Among some of the distinguished, guests
at this noted event were Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Phillips, of Tyler, Dr. and Mrs
Loftin, of Tyler; Mr.. Allen, of Cleburne
Mr.. P. Reeves, Miss Stella White, of Dallas,
and Miss Matte Mccall, of Weatherford,
and others.
Many ofour citizens contemplate coming
up to the Smngerfest the coming week ana
some have already left.
Miss Beulah Childress lett Thursday
evening for Dallas. She is the guest OF Miss
Annie Barksdaie, and will remain until
AFTER the 1tbUlVlJltSs Dub 10 you VIA row
so much society news this and the coming
week, l stop short.
BRowNwooD.
No very special news, except we all pro-
pose to give Elder N. L. Byars, a Baptist
minister, in whose house was signed the
declaration of the independence OF Texas, in
1896, on the banks OF the BRACES river, in
the town of Washington, Washington coun-
ty, a grand reception, in very quiet way,
on the 18th inst, his 10Th birthday. The
citizens held mass meeting last Saturday
night, to arrange for the reception. Com
mittees on arrangement, reception, toasts,
Invitation, music, decorating and general
managing or reference committee were
appointed, which was composed OF
the leading men of the town and country.
The following toasts have been assigned,
to wit:
"Elder n. T. Byars, his Life and Ser
vices" response by Rev. B. 7. McClelland.
1.-The Declaration Of Independence" by
Zine Texas Veterans" by Colonel G, J..
"The Ministry;"by Rev. J. G. s. Baird.
"The Press;"b by Will H. Mayors.
"Texas-her Future" by James Wood
"Brownwood and Brown County-the
Past and Future" by Major John Y. Ran.
"Cold Water" by W. M. Imboden.
"The Teacher" by General w. f. Perry.
1.-THE Youth" BY Professor II. z. Rags
dale.
"Women;" by Captain J. P. Hutchison.
Medical Profession" by DR.; james
Johnston.
Everything in connection with the recep
ltion will be conducted nicely, and we all
expect to have nice time.
Judge John W. Goodwin and Capt.
Thurmond have gone off on visit-the
mischief knows where. The former, 1t is
strongly suspicioned, has gone TO take unto
himself one of the fairest and brightest
"ribs'' of the Brazo, Bottom country.
w. @. Morgan, esq, the senio- proprietor
of The Texas Land Journal, and OF he land
firm of Morgan q Imboden, isfn waco,
visiting relations and attending business.
II. w. Steptow, ESQ.,, is circulating among
hi friends. =, ,.. :. L.,
the city. n
over from Waco
| as usual, made
a druggist Of
lis week.
| ing brother Of our county asAessor. OF Honey
Grove, is on visit to ths irrePressible
Mr.. Will II. wooten is on visit to rela-
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