Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-05-18
Burke-Stockton.

| Burke-Stockton.
| [From the MaySville, KY. Republican May 1lth.
There was very pretty home wedding
in town yesterday, the occasion being the
marriage of Mr.. Ashby Burke, of Virgin
ia and Miss Matte Stockton. at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. John
Stockton. The ceremony was pronounced
at II O'Clock by the Rev. John S. Hays,
church, in the presence of large number
of friends. Besides those from the city,
there were present Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
fash, who came from their home IN Chi
cago to attend the wedding; Mrs. Judge
James P. HARRISON, of Flemingsburg, and
Mr.. Robert D. Andrews of Flemingsburg.
There were many presents sent to the
bride, both beautiful and tasteful.
The happy couple left on the first train
on the Kentucky Central Railroad. via
Lexington, for Staunton, Va, where the
father of Mr.. Burke is the Postmaster and
prominent citizen. The groom spent some
months in this city in the offices of the
Maysville and Big Sandy Railroad Com
pany, during which time be won many
friends and be came very popular socially.
He has the congratulations Of the whole
public of Maysville in winning 50 attrac-
tive lady for his wife-a lady whose loss
will be felt by large circle of friends.
The only attendants at the wedding
were Mr.. Thomas Burke and Miss Anna
Stockton-brother of the groom and sister
of the bride.
RECEPTION IN STANTON GIVEN TO
THE NEWLY Welded PAIR.
reported tor the STAUNToN vINDICAToR.l
The reception given at the residence of
Mr.. W. A. Burke on Tuesday evening last,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Burke, was
very happy social event. The young cou-
pie came directly from Maysville here,
where they have since been the guests of
the groom's father.
On this occasion the bride, a pretty
blonde, wore handsome white costume
trimmed with real lace eighty years old.
an heirloom of the family, diamond
ornaments, and Mareschal Neil roses; she
looked very pretty.
To her right stood Mr.. and Mrs. W. S.
Burke, another newly married couple, who
assisted in the receiving, the latter ap-
pearing in corn colored MORE and gauze
costume (decollete) with diamond orna-
ments. There were several other recently
married ladies present, and their unusual
number was remarked. Among them was
Mrs. Frank Alexander, in a beautiful
white silk, trimmed with point lace
and pearls; and Mrs. g. F. Nelson.
handsome black silk costume, diamond
ornaments.
There were present from distance
Messrs. G. s. Wall and T. q. Pearce of
Maysville. (now of Washington & Lee
University. friends of the bride and
groom.
Throughout the evening the house was
thrown open, both first and second floors,
and the throng of visitors moved about
freely, enjoying themselves in their own
informal way. The presents, many of
them selected with rare taste. were hand
somely displayed on large table in the
upper hall. Others not finding room there
were grouped upon the walls, making
pretty effect. From the inscriptions borne
upon many cards it was evident the brides
Kentucky friends we're fully represented,
nor did these fully represent the popular
ity of the young couple, for many of the
most handsome and costly gifts we're I'M
avoidably left in Kentucky. The
dining room too was pretty sight, a
long table handso mely and abundantly set,
running its entire length. At each end
there was pyramid of fruits and flowers,
while the centre pyramid or pillar ran up
to the ceiling, embracing and covering
in its way the gas chandelier, a master
piece in point of taste and decorative art.
The reception lasted three hours and
was attended by large number Of friends
who constantly pressed forward with eager
congratulations and best wishes. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. will remain in the city several
weeks, after which they leave for Elmo,
w. Va, their future. home.
ParaopoI