Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-04
GONE WITH HER OLD LOVER.
A Young Lady OF Capitol Hill Elopc,
on the Eve OF Her Wedding.

A Young Lady OF Capitol Hill Elopcs
on the Eve OF Her Wedding.
| sURRENDERrNG WEALTH AND BRIGHT SOCIAL PROS
PEcTs FOR LOVE AND SENTIMENT.
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An elopement which TOOK place in this city yes
terday caused asensation In social circles both in
TINS city and New York. The young lady was Miss
mary E Willard. daughter OF Mr.. Charles D. VIII
arG OF go street southeast. The other party to
the elopenent was Mr.. William Paxton, q young
parent attorney, associated with Mr. Geo. E Lemon
ana living at 1928 Columbia street. Cards were
recently Issued for the marriage of Miss willard
anu Sir. Frank Simpson. q son OF Mr. George Simp-
son, OF the New YORK banking irm of Donne,l Law
| son simpson. and also member of the firm. The
welding was TO have taken place at the Metropoli-
tan Presbyterian church, In this city on the 18th
inst Miss Willarls father who Is now ON his ,yav
nome from Europe to attend the wedding and who
Is expected to arrive In New York. had sent before
MIN an elegant trouS5eau made in Paris Many rich
presents had already been received by the ex-
pectahI bride. The sister OF young Mr.. Simpson
arrived at Miss Willardis home yesterday tnlend-
ln5 10 remain until after the wedding, and other
relatives ana friends were beginning to arrive Mr.
simpson had prepared beautiful home for his
reside.
Miss Willard left the house Yesterday morning
attired In ordinary street costume, for the purDoSe
as she stated, Of doing some shopping. In the
az tb an ANXIOUS inquiry came from members
Ne,
70 the truth II the reported elopement OF Miss
willard Ibis was the first notice received bv MIRA
that the young lady had surrendered all the proa-
pect That seemed so bright enviable to 1oin an
old lover.
CLaNDEsTINE WEDDING.
Mr.. Paxton and friend. who arranged matters
Tor him. IL appears, met Miss Willard In store
Inc ring and the marriage license were all ready
VITA vi. faXton'S friend the couple wen. to Rev
al, aui1ons mouse, on street, and everything
marriage ceremony. From Dr. Adtlisons house
they proceeded TO the Baltimore and Potomac DO
POI ald took train for the south. Mrs. Willard
was Frustrated when the truth Of the reported
elopeinehC was confirmed last evening. She looked
ahAOuoy LOT some word from the pair but re.
ceIVtu none last night, and had got no news this
morning 'AA'
THE ENGAGEMENT TO MR. SIMPSON
MISS Willard or Mrs. Paxton, who Is a young
iau' Oh twenty and very handsome, while travel
my III Europe Win her father last year met Mr..
simpson and became engaged to him, the atten-
tolS OF MI Simpson being encouraged it Is stated
oy tiie young lady's parents, as Mr.. Simpson is
ineinoenof highly respected and wealthy famil,.
and Is himself reputed to be a young man of excel
lent qualities Before her departure for Enrone
Miss Willard had received attentions from M
paHton ana seemed to be very much interested In
hIin, since her return, upon meeting Mr.. Paxton
again. ID appears that she has repented Of her en-
gagelnent with hr. Simpson. The only way omen
10 tneiil, they seemed to think was an elopen1enr
Mr. Paxton Is well known In the city and has al
ways borne good reputation. He was visitor at
ni9 w iIlards house and was invited to be one OF
ti" uSlers at the wedding OF Miss Willard but de-
clned. ~~s W.
Mr.. Willard, the father OF the BRIDE Is a gentle
man Tian OF means, formerly associated with MI c. p
Lincoln, the claims attorney in this city. He has
III Is Sid large railroad interests in the south and
spends much OF his time in Europe
REGULAR AND HONORABLE MARRIAGE
MIS- Willard would not see representatives OF the
press last evening friend of the family. who
was at the house, stated to a STAR reporter. that
While the eiOpement had and would cause the
greatest distress In both the Simpson and Willard
families Mrs willard got some consolation from the
TACT tnat the relations OF Miss Willard with Paw.
ton were perfectly honorable. 1t had been found
tnat the marriage in every way was honorable II
MISS Willard had revealed the state OF her feelings
ne sad. neF parents would not have Insisted upon
the marriage With Mr.. Simpson. Her conduct had
ne said, greatly surprised her friends as She was
very quiet, an earnest Sunday school worker and
one Oh the last young ladies to be suspected OF
reckless conduct or OF planning an elOpement MI
Paxton 5 friends and Mr.. Paxton himself. he said
intended as soon as the marriage had taken place
THAI MISS W llardS relatives should be notified.
NO NEWS FROM HER DAUGHTER
MIS- Willard would not see anyone to-day, but
sent word to STAR reporter who called that She
Lad not heard from her daughter vet
GONE TO NEW ORLEANS.
The friends OF Mr. Paxton stated today that the
couple had gone to New Orleans
CALLED TO TIE PULPIT OF TIE TABERNAcIR-
The congregation OF the Tabernacle have decided
their PASTOR and 1t Is thought that he Will accent
Dr. Carroll. vino IS Presby terrain, preached at the
tabernacle some months ago, making very favor.
able impression At present he is the pastor OF A
cnurch numbering several hundred commandments
IL Is understood that his desire to obtain the best
education for his children will have much to do
with MS change TO church paying the same salary
as he mas received in the west-namely, 81 500
PREPARING FOR THE NATIONAL HEALTH CONFER
ENCE.-Health Officer TOwnShend Is making prep
ardtl0ns for the national conference of health
boards which assemblies in this city, at the Ebbitt
reduced rates have been made by him with the
Chesapeake and Ohio and Virginia Midland rail-
road companies for the transportation OF delegates
from 81. Louis. Chicago. Louis ile, Lexington Gin
clnnatf and other western and southwestern cities
TO Washington. Other roads centering here have
promised reduced rates.
FAIR AND CONCERT.-The entertainment for the
ocne1t or the metropolitan Industrial school, FRI
DAY evening. December 5th. at the residence OF
Mrs. \. l. Barber, promises to be very prominent
social The Marine band VIII furnish the music
Many benevolent ladies are interested Miss Waite
table OF fancy articles and other prominent ladies
VIII assist Dancing at O'Clock
PoSTPoNENENT.-Seet the advertisement in another
column OF the postpOnement OF the first concert in
the Bi>chon course until Friday evening" Decem-
Der 10.
ABSOLUTELY PuRE