San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-07-19
DrIpplng Springs.

Dripping Springs.
We little thought as we enjoyed our dance
at the residence OF Mr.. II. O. Durar, on the
night of the 9th Of July, that We should be
attending tho wedding Of Miss Settle Riley
and M. John Smith in the same house q
week later, but u was even so, aud the
number Of guests was doubled on the latter
occasion. We thought tho number about
ono hundred, and noticed among the guests
Mrs. Chapman and her two prett, daugh-
ters, Mr.. aud Mrs. Graham, whose lovely
daughter, Miss Dillie Graham, was the
brides maid, DR.. Pound aud his charming
daughters, Mr.. end Mrs, Samuel Gilpin and
Mrs. T. Gilpin, Mr.. and Mrs. Pickett Will,
her mother Mrs. Moro. at present visiting
her, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mcclellan and
Mrs, ]. sousl, now visiting them Mr.. and
Mrs.. spaw aud young daughters, Mr.. and
Mrs, Walter Philips, Mr.. A, L. Davis, whose
wife Is at her mothers on visit, Miss Ka-
tic Howard with her visitors, the Misses
Davis, from Austin, also another young lady
whose name We were not 30 fortunate ~ 10
hear, Miss Estelle Mcclellan, one Of our
bellies, Mrs. Hartwig aud family, the Misses
Grow, Mr.. Joe Williams and his agreeable
sisters, the Misses Williams, Msssrs. Jim
Zoe, I. v. Davis, Herbert Howard, Jim
Howard and many did not see, or know
besides.
Tue bride looked beautiful and her GAL
liant husband was all gayety and smiles
as the friends crowded around with hearty
congratulations. He should certainly be o
happy man, having secured most capable,
as we'll AZ good and pretty wife. Howev-
or, things seemed pretty equal, and We be-
lieve he deserved his good fortune. Miss
Riley Is the daughter Of one of our oldest
residents here. Her mother, Mrs, Warren
Collins. left this country some time ago for
New Mexico. Her daughter has been re-
siding with her friends Mr.. and Mrs. Durar
whom she now has left for her own home
on Onion Greek, where her husband is farm
ing with Mr.. Mcclellan.
The bride and bridesmaid wore white en-
broidered dresses aud white flowers and
gloves.
Mr.. Will Spaw was the "best' man and
escorted the vivacious Miss Graham.
Refreshments were served shortly after
the Wedding, which was solemnized by the
Rev. Mr.. Bell, who came with his daughter.
The reverend gentleman also received many
congratulations upon his being the FORUM
ate possessor of All infant girl nearly two
weeks old, am told.
After the wedding and reception was
over the dancers among the guests were in
vited to dance at Mr.. Hartwigs. whose two
daughters Misses Louisa and Tina. were at
the wedding. Messrs. Short and Hamilton
accompanied this party to assist Mr., Nc
Kellar in his efforts to make all have good
time, which they certainly did, and the mu-
sic was splendid.
The remaining wedding guests entertain
themselves by music and singing and broke
up at about eleven o'clock, But we are in
clined to dwell too long upon weddings and
parties, and must hasten to narrate other
events of interest here and close.
The heat has been intense and the
drought increasing, We only heard of one
case of sunstroke, which DR.. Pound relieved
with his usual promptitude and success.
The doctors have been very busy. 80
many families have been Frustrated by sud
den ilness-a most uncommon thing in
these parts, MIR. Jim Livingston's family
have suffered greatly. His wife, daughter
and little son being down all at once. Mr..
Edwards, his wife and Jack Edwards, his
youngest son, were similarly attacked How
ever all ore improving now and bid fair to
get about In few days.
Mai Wallace and his wife returned home
to-day.
Fodder is burning faster than 1t can be
gathered. Corn ready to grind,
There was party last night ut Mr.. Rob-
erts but of which we did not hear particu-
lars. US AMI.