Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-24
letter from Mint Spring.
A HAPPY wEDDING-PERsoNA &C.


MINT SPRING, VA, July 10, 1888.
Events both strangs and peculiar have trans
pired ever since the creation of the world. in
all times and in all ages, and wherever any
thing of very grave import looms up, towards
that point the eyes and ears of an inquisitive
and gossiping people are directed We do not
for moment wish to impress upon the mind
that union in the bonds of matrimony is to
be considered as something uncommon, or to
speak fiippantly or loosely OF the foolish days
of courtship, or even to ridicule that most sa-
cred of all institutions-the rite Of marriage
but of the secret and quiet manner in which
this particular one, to which we have referred.
was conducted, running through period OF
well-nigh eleven years. Now and then, in an
assembly of women, when the different fash
ions had all been discussed, or notes gathered
at house of worship on styles and dresses had
been compared and exhausted, the drift of con-
versation would turn upon the possibility of
| these two making q match some time in the
| future, but, as I say, this would only occur az
| ter there was nothing else to talk about. Last
| Thursday, as the sun was taking his parting
! leave and kissing goodnight the peaceful wales
and bonnie bills, there could be seen an unu-
| sual stir and furry about the residence of Miss
Flora Kesterson, an elderly maiden lady,
devoted aunt to the groom, and a kind ana
| friendly supporter to the bride, and under
| whose hospitable roof these two ;iwelt in hap
piness and hGrmopy for many long years.
Such strange proceedings were the only basis
upon which any thing could be judged--noth-
ing definite or certain. The rumor that mar
rage was at hand spread like wild fire, and
| the succeeding morn, bright and beautiful as
| it was, brought 40 tidings substantial or posi-
| tive. Time can only tell the true story, and
then surmises and eonjectures have only prov
en- 'ssnow- flakes ON the river, a moment there,
| then gone forever
| MONDAY rolled rapidly on, when a gayly
caparisoned span of horses attached to a SPLEEN
did phnton drove into our Burg.
| Stopping in front of the residence hitherto
alluded to, the intended groom alishted, went
straightway into the house, and after few
| moments returned tc the conveyance with his
betrothed and proceeded 10 your city to the
residence of Rev. T.. NJ Frost and there the
holy bonds of wedlock were sealed.
The happy couple hurried back TO the home
of the groomis aunt, where an elegant dinner
was in wait and the congratulations OF friends
alike, The names of the parties 10 which we
have referred are Miss Emma ]. Davis and Mr..
]. W. Desper, both of this county. billie" is
as nd-hearted young man as this county
produces, and one who has evidently taken
this town by a storm of surprise, and his wife
is an amiable young lady. greatly beloved, and
they both haYe tne besG Yisnes or many friends
In their newly entered state.
Messrs David Henkel, of this village, and j.
K. Omohundro, of Albemarle, have purchased
a lot adjoining the site OF the Valley Railroad
Depot, and will construct q stQre-house there
upon, in which they will conduct the mercan-
tile business at an carly day.
A. G. Christian, Esq, has been quite i'll for
several days, but we pleased to state that
he is now improving and will soon be out
again. His bright and interesting daughter,
Miss Willie, is spending her summer vacation
at her home, and will again return at the open
ing term OF the Augusta Female Seminary.
DR.. william Gillum and lady, of Indiana,
have lately been visiting the family of Dr.. ].
w. Gikeson, and to-day. Miss LOWE Cross. a
charming young lady of Indiana, arrived at
the home of the same gentleman, where she
will spend few days.
The Misses Martin, fascinating and accom-
plished young ladies Of the respective counties
OF Albemarle and Nelson, are enjoying the
summer hours at the home of John 7. Shields,
ESQ.,, near this place. These ladies' several
summers ago, were in our midst, and they de-
parted with many Of our young mems hearts,
and now, boys, take the advice of an old bach
eior and be careful how you proceed.
Bethel church is swsrming every Sunday
with the bellies of many cities and villages at a
distance 1t is indeed trying season on the
hearts ofsusceptibea and inexperienced youths.
T.