The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-02-05
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An Arkansas Wedding.

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Grimes ran away frcm the neigI
borhood where they had been rea
ed, and applied 10 Young Wiki
son, who recently accepted a ca
to preach. The arrival of the ruI
away couple soon became kUowI
and quite a number of young pee
pie gathered at the Schoolhous
where the ceremony was to be pen
formed. The preacher upon al
irving, called Bill Fellers to on,
side, and said
Chill, l conldn't refuse to accom-
modate that young couple, but Il
tell the truth | don't understand
the performance"
~ never saw anybody married.
either" Bill replied, "aud l DOM
believe there's anybody here that
understands it,"
at wont do to disappOint them,
for understand the girls father is
in pursuit. Let's see, you were
commissioned rs a justice of the
peace the other day, weren't you 7"
eyes, but the papers don't shed
any light on marriage ceremonies"
81 don't know what to do about
it," the young preacher continued.
"They have begun to grow restless
you seeuf
swell, parsOn, l don't under
stand it any more than you, but /
am willing, If you'll help me kill
hogs next week, to take the job off
your hands,"
"All right
Bill turned to the company and
said:
'Ladies and gentlemen, we've
met here to engage in a very Sc
rious business. This young couple"
(pointing) "think they ought to be
married, and 1t amt for me to say
they ought not. Young fellow,
have you got your license ~
"Yes sir ~
"All right. Hop ont here, now"
The young couple advanced.
'Join hands," said Bill. 81
would like to say that the new GER
emony just approved by the Gov
ernOr has gone into effect. Those
who have never seen this ceremo-
by performed will doubtless be
amused at its novelty, but I'll say
here that all snickering will
be treated as contempt of court.
Young man, what is your bust
ness %
81 am a farmer"
"Ah, bah F! How many rails can
you split in a day 20
"Four hundred in good timber"
"'WIll you swearitW
eyes sir"
"Hold up your right hand"
He held up his hand, aud was
sworn. Bill continued /:
care you a good hand to cover
corn ~
eyes sir.n
"Please say, eyes, your honor"
ayes, your honor"
"That's right. How much can
you cover in a day 20
"Three acres, if the lands in
good condition"
"Wiil you swear it ~
eyes, sir"
ayes, your honor"
excuse me. Yes your honor"
"Hold up your right hand"
And he WAS sworn again.
"What was the weight of the
largest bass you eyer caught n
81 DON'T remember exactly.
About five pounds, l reckon"
"WIll you swearit I"
"No, yer honor.
"All right. Are you willing to
marry the girlP
"Yes, your honor. If L wasn't [
wouldn't have brought her here.n
"That's what L thought" Bill
meditatiyely replied. "You love
her, | reckon ~
Eyes, your honor"
"How much %
"Oh, / don't know. Ever SO
much"
"What did she say when you
asked her ~
"She said eyes"
"Glad to hear ITO
Snow, young lady, will you
advance aud kiss the
Judge ~
The girl hesitated a moment, but
she stepped up and kissed Bill.
"Do you love this man ~
"Yes, sir"
"Yes, your hOnor."
The girl corrected her mistake.
"Hcw much do you love him ~
"Lots.D
"Glad to bear it. Please step
forward aud kiss the Judge 2"
Again she kissed him.
"Remember that you are under
path. Did you ever love any else ~
eyes, your honor.p
"Why didn't you marry him n
"He didn't ask me.1
"Look here, Judge, said the
bride groom, ~ believe
we'd rutber be married the old
way"
"The old way is repealed. Young
how old are yOuf"
"LoOk here, Judge" said the
now impatient lover, "thAt's none
Of your Business
ayes it is. Young lady please