The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-29
80 THEY WERE MARRIED"
COL. T. F. RICHARDSON AND MRS.
DE MOBILES CRAFTY CUPID.
A Prominent Dyersburg Attorney
Quietly Welded to a Charming New
York Lady at the Gayoso Hotel Sat-
urday Night-How II Came About.

1t was Col. T. f. Richardson, of Dyers-
burg, Tenn, one OF the prominent law
yers OF West Tennessee.
Saturday afternoon at 3o'clock Mrs. Dc
Nolles OF New York, was passenger on
the incoming Louisville & Nashville train.
Within thirty minutes after the lady
stepped from the train she was registered
at the Gayoso hotel, in which Col. Rich
ardson was also u guest. A meeting was
soon enjoyed by the two, after which the
gentleman found himself wrestling with
the pleasant obligation TO secure an inn
portant document aud the services OF
clergyman. Accompanied by Postmaster
Jeptha NJ. Fowlkos, tried and true friend,
Col. Richardson made his way into the
presence Of County Court Clerk Quigley
laid down $3.50 and received in return
paper, duly filed ont and authenticated,
authorizing any legally constituted officer
or minister of the gospel TO solemnize the
bonds OF matrimony between L. l.. Rich
ardson and Mrs. De Noilles. His next ar.
rangement was the procuring OF minister,
which resulted in the promise ol the Rev.
Mr.. Moore 10 be on hand at the appointed
time.
At o'clock Saturday night the reverend
gentleman called at the Gayoso, inquired
Of Clerk Won Leer for Col. Richardson,
and was sent TO room No. APP. What oc.
cured there cuts no essential figure in this
narrative. What followed Is, however, the
substance OF the story. Within five min.
utes after the clcrgyman's arrival, n small
and select party entered the ladies parlor
OF the hotel, led by Col. Richardson and
Mrs. DoNoiles. A few ladies boarding at
the hotel, attracted by the curiosity given
only TO that sex, cautiously approached
the door, and saw
The couple married.
Ii was a brief ceremony, but tied the
nuptial knot 10 the eltre satisfaction OF
Cupid and his willing victims
At the request Of Col. Richardson, Clerk
Won Lecr aud the other attaches OF the
hotel, guaidcd carefully the secret, and il
took investigation OF the hustling charac-
ter on :hc part OF an APPEAL reporter 10
learn any OF the details. MIR. Wynnc Fer.
gtison, who came from DycB.
burg, and whose relatives still NJ.
side there. was appealed to. "What
about Col T. T.. Richardson's marriagc?"
the reporter asked him. "Col. Richard.
son is a prominent lawyer" said Mr.
Ferguson, "but that he has married is news
to me-" And Mr.. Ferguson boards at the
Gayoso, too. Think OF that Tor secrcsy
An appeal was made TO Mr.. Won leer for
an audience with the quiet but happy
couple. "rhey have just left the hotel
for The Chesapeake d Ohio railroad depot,
where they take the train for home. You
may be in time 20 catch them II YOU will
move lively" This was the satisfaction
he gave, and the reporter moved NJ un.
joined.
els this Col richardson" inquired the
reporter as he apprchended smiling gon-
tleman who sat in the waiting-room at the
depot IN earnest and alcclionate CONVEX
sation with young handsome, medium
sized. pleasant-looking lady, brunette,
with regular, well-chiselcd features.
"lcs, Fir," came the reply, ~ tho gem
tleman addressed arose an1 extended his
hand, all unmindiul OF the fact that his
secret was out.
lie wis handed card. read H. an.
nouncemeni, and turned in wonder from
the reporter 10 his female companion. The
silence was broken by the reporter. who
innoccntly remarked "Iou have stolen
a march on Us, Colonel
More silence aud glancc-eXchanging
after which the gentleman, thus cornrrcd.
smiled, banished the look OF ycxalion
from his counicnanco, and began: "Ios,
this IL my wife, Mr.. -" introducing
the reporter 10 tho lady by his side, who
really seemed TO enjoy the failure thus ~.
corded against the colonel. "lou see,
it"
"Your other trunk has arrived" broke
In young man who had Just entered the
waiting room. addressing the bridegroom
Excuse me. please" the colonel re-
sumcd, ~ he hastoncd Ia look after his
baggage, apparently graliicd NJ the inter
ruplion which brought him relief from the
enforced interview. hut TuE ArrEAL man
didn't mind this turn OF affairs, and took
the place on the bench vacated by the coli
oncl, beside his charming bride. Before
the baggage had been safely looked after
and the bridegroom returned the reporter
had succeeded IN learning enough 10 attest
that there Is n rich flavor Of romance sur.
rounding the union, although all the de-.
tails were not diyulgcd 90 him. Mn lie
Noillcs, now hn. Richardson, IA a gifted
newspaper correspondent for ycar yalun.
bly, serving tho New York TribBir. She
has never before been south, neither did
she meet her present husband In New
York.
Where, then, did no form your &C.
Quaintancc7' inquired the reporter.
II have been 10 Washington, and Col
Richardson, being sianch Democrat, has
been known 20 attend Democratic conyen-
tons, she oyasivcly replied.
IHta tuUUfft0a I.l Ht.slaN.Ia.ts -.
turned and completed the statement Of his
quiet wedding. I'VE wcrn engaged 20 be
married about the 1T OF september. but
sickness In my family prevented, and the
date was extended one month. Thun the
yellow foyer scars was on. with Ia thou.
nands Of guarantees, and caused a further
postponemeni. She very kindly agreed 10
cumc 90 Memphis 10 be married, 10 which
| nccoded The date Of her departure
from New York was Tuesday. I estimated
that she would arrive Thursday, hence !
came down on Wednesday. Instead Of
getting be Thursday, accidents occurred
which delayed hof about thirty hours aud
We were married on free Niger day. Sat
urlay. but have alruady told hcf that
al the misiDuuncs resulting from our
marfingu ON that day should he charged
up 10 Ter. aud she iays H. al right"
"All aboard T. shouted tho conductor,
The locomotive bell began iis warning. aud
Col. aud Mrs ldchardsjn hastily lett the
waitng.room with a hearty good bye,
come aud soc az, 10 the reporter. Ep
this they arc snugiy settled in the hus.
bands elegant homo NJ Dycpburu. And
may tie brightest smiles VI fortune ever
he theirs.
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