Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-01-05

was the service of the Methodist church,
impressiveIy rendered by the Rev. J. Il.
Wages. pastor OF the church. AT the
conclusion OF the ceremony the bridal
couple retired, and were conveyed 10 the
residence of Capt. w. A. Kendall, where
an informal reception was given by rela
tiyes and few intimate friends, who eX-
tended the usual hearty congratulations
and good wishes.
Among those who were present were
Miss Tape Collier. Misses Helen and
Laura Cooke, Miss Juliet a. Kendall, Miss
Cecilia Ragland, Capt. w. A Kendall and
wife, Dr. j. II. Johnson and wife, father
and mother Of the groom; Jimmy and
Volney Johnson, brothers OF the groom;
Rev. j. x. Wages, DR.. a. NJ. Ragland,
Mr.. John J. Simmons, Mr.. VIII McGreg-
or, Prof. G.. T. Obencham, James Picken,
Mr.. 4. A. Ross. Miss Matte was atlired
ln o most elegant wedding costume, con-
sisting Of light brocaded silk with train
trimmed with lace aud ornaments to
match, white kid gloves, and looked ex-
ceedlngly beautiful. The groOm's suit
was the conventional black and made a
tlne appearance The GAZETTE tenders
the usual congratulations and wishes the
happy pair a long and happy life. Mr.
Johnson has plncked one Of the ialrest Of
the best society IN the city, and is him
self deserycdly popular as a business man
and in society. They left this morning on
the 3 a. N, south-bOuud train for bridal
trip 10 New Orleans.
The preacher Just before reading his
text said tO the large audience that he
was glad that so many non-church goers
were present, that curiosity prompted
them TO attend church service, and he
also complimented the church members
who from the cold weather remained at
home during the morning service, brayely
met the chilly wind 10 come out tonight.
So intensely interested was the cOngrega-
ton in the wedding that the organist,
Miss Collier, carried the FIRST hymn
through without assistance. Several
bachelors were observed 10 hover round
near the altar during the wedding service,
thus showing a deep interest in matrimo-
NAL affairs.
Mr. r. a. Ross, the grand Juror from
this place, went 10 Denton this morning;
also Constable j. Z. Glasscock aud Col.
John Collin, attorney, went down.
Miss Hattie Durrett, who has been Wis.,
itlng for several days, left this morning
for her home at Savoy.
The wind has blown furiously all day
and chasing hats has been prominent
feature In the days dolngs.
Miss Felicia Miller, music teacher at
the seminary, returned yesterday from
Dallas, where she spent the holiday yaca-
ton.
Ebert Easley and Robert Tackabery of
Fort Worth, students at the seminary
returned this morning
Elder johnson of Fort Worth was In
the city over the Sabbath and occupied
the Christian pulpit morning and evening
Henry Williams and Willie Burke left
this morning for Bryan 10 resume their
studies In the A. and M. college.
The doors of the South Side Anti-Local
Option Temperance % saloon failed to
swing on its hinges this morning, the pro-
prietor having, with his family, uncere-
moniously skipped some time during the
night for parts unknown. 1t is currently
that the grand jury, which con
yened to-day, would lie likely to have
business with him.