Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-03-23
THEEDITOR'S MARRIAGE

Mr. A II. Mitchell, of Edenton,
y. c., and Miss Katie B. Elliott
recently o. Lima. Ohio, were married
by Rev. c. P. Bogart at theresidence
Of Mr. John eweli in Tunis, y. c.,
on Wednesday at p. NJ The
happy pair, accompanied by Mr..
r. J. Mitchell and Miss Emma
Jewel, who were in attendance upon
the ceremony. returned to Edenton
Wednesday night via Str. Chowan.
A party present writes us the follow
ing:
The 2Ist was day that will long
be remembered by the pleasant party
who were in attendance upon the
marriage of your Editor. Though
the early morn was unpromising, all
gloom was dispeIled by II o'clock
and the sun, in genial splendor,
made merry nature smile as if inten-
ded consouance with the feelings Of
all our party. AT the appointed
hour and at the residence Of Mr. John
Jewell, we repaired to witness the
marriage ceremony which was per-
formed by Rev. G. P. Bogart in a
style highly ommensurate with his
well established reputation. Among
those. present to witness the CeremO-
ny were Miss Mullin, the charming
belle of Tunis, Miss Cora Hare. Mrs.
Annie Jewell, Miss Emma Jewell,
Mrs. Walter M. Jewell, Mrs, Terrant
and son, Messrs. Charles Norheet,
VIM. Fleetwood, the writer hereof
and others After the ceremony the
entire party proceeded to the Hotel
De Mail which is situated on the
highest hill in the delectable city and
commands perfect view of the i'm
mediate settlement IN the neighbor
hood. Here We remained, until the
arrival Of the Str Chowan, passing
the time in p1easantuess to which
Mrs Walter Jewell specially contrib
uted, by rendering delightful music
upon the Organ and singing some, OF
the songs of long ago, when she too
was want to rival the CAV and young
est of the fair in the merry pas,imes
of life and was ever ready to lend the
charm of her voice, essential, to make
melody resistless and add harmon.
delightfully."- rapturous 10 ears at
TUNED and ta~te5 refined. AT 4
O'Clock we espied the Str. Chowan
ploughing the wave, a thing of beauty
with flags set and pennants flying in
anticipation of our party as passen
gers for Edenton. We promptly
boarded her and she as promptly
left On our way to the boat the
two locomotives which had stopped
at Tunis with trains and the two
mills, all Of which were in line of our
route, blew long salute to the bride
and groom. This was done by direc
ton of Mr.. Terrant who also kindly
rendered the newly married his car
rage for the occasion Now we are
on our way homeward. The Purcel
handed the groom a letter from Capt
Jno. H. Bogart expressing his
regrets at not being able to accom-
pany the party to EdemtOn, as he
intended, and rendering his congrat
ulations and best wishes as we'll as
the Inequalities of his elegant Steam
er which were indeed surprising in
every respect. Our ride down the
river was all that could be desired;
nothing occurred to lessen our joys or
impede our progress. Arriving at
Edenton we were met by host OF
people, friends Of the bride and
groom, who accompanied them to
their residence on King street where
a sumptuous repast was spread and
where congratulations Of gathered
friends were rendered in matchless
profusion. At late hour callers
were received rendering words OF
welcome to the bride and best wishes
for the happy pair made one.