The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-24
THE CORNER LoUNGER.

"First Presbyterian church, Little Rock,
Ark, Tuesday, October %, 1888, by the Rev.
DR. +. G. Barrett, Henry L. Ricketts-Alary
Dashicll"
The above invitation was received few
days since by number of personal friends
OF the charming bride and accomplished
groom, who on yesterday were united in
marriage at Little Rock. The young lady,
the daughter Of Capt. George Dashiell, OF
this city is deservedly faYorite with all
those who have had the honor Of her ac-
quaintince, her lovable disposition, charm
Of manner, attractiyencss of person aud
mind, gaiety and wit impressing all and
winning universal admiration. The gentle
man who has won so rich prize fully dc
serves so happy fate. Harry Ricketts, is
the soul of honor, and is as chivalric as
a knight Of old, punctiliousin his intercourse
with his fellow-men just and generous
In his consideration OF their faults and weak
ncsscs. he carried these nicely balanced ideas
into the journalistic profession, OF which he
is nm honorcd and brilliant exponent A
graceful add elegant writer on all subjects,
his taste runs particularly toward dramatic
criticism, being devoted admirer of the
stage and Of the masters whose works will
live throughout all time. In this depart
ment OF Journalistic work he is regarded as
among the best writers Of the day Mr.. and
Mrs. Ricketts, will make their home in Mem
phis and will be quite an accession 10 So
cicty. May health, prosperity and happi-
ness attend them through life.
"Blcak and dismal weather. Is this" said
Front street merchant yesterday, rs he
cast his weather eye up the river toward
the tail end Of the Old Hen and Chickens.
Just look at tia cold looking river, ruff
fed by nipping and an eager air; 1t is just
the day for a suicide, but shielding is not a
popular mode Of exit in Memphis, except
when inspired by whisky drunk for man
and the loss Of a lover for woman. Then
comes morphine or drowning, or the pistol
or the knife | see n man recently hung
himself with a pair Of stockinss not
hose. remember. Now, why did hc Sc
lcct hosiery with which 10 shuttle Oh
this mortal coil? Did he think he was
standing on his head, and didn't
he put his foot In Il after allg' Just then an
English cotton buyer came along and re-
marked: This Is bcastly weather just such
day rs we have over the water" "lou
see" remarked the merchant, ''our English
friend i thinking Of 1t. II he were over the
water today, ten to one he would jump
from London bridge
Every Democrat who can complacently
contemplate the election OF l.. II. Eaton
should paste the Southern Democrat lettei
In bis hat and read IL while waiting for hii
meal. This treatment is guaranteed TO eur'
IN twcnty.four hours
The Republicans are having a hard tint
with their legislative ticket They mad
Banks step down aud out yesterday. Thii
seems curclly unjust. Since when has th'
charge OF chicken stealing been CONSIDERED
a fatal objection among the bulk Of tn,
voters who support the Republican ticker
While emerging from the Gayoso hotel
yesterday, the Loungcr met an acquainianc
whose appearance could not have failed 4
attract attention and interest. lie carried
IN his right hand shotgun that had cyi
IDENTIFY seen recent service; with his LEI
hand he led a setter dog. whose faithfulncs
had about laid him up for extended repairs
whose every movement was apparent.
at the expense OF his physical cas-
and comfort; the mans left eye wa
protected frum the light by green Hap, hi
right was marked by "a squint that looke'
like compulsion had placed Il there; hi
clothes were muddy aud out OF keller
everything pointed TO the fact that he has
been In the woods and rain. "llccn hunting
inquired tho I.oungcr. The dilapidatcd gen
ilcman WASH angry, he was too innocent 4
oven suspect. but he was sorry. stopping q
cast but one plying glance upon the inquirer
he remarked, "Look NJ mel passed on, car
rying the dog with him.
That was q thrilling romance, built upol
q clianccry CASE aping Tcnnyson's tendc
brooklct, Published In the ScimiiaT this after
noon" remarked an old.timcr 10 IN
Loungcr. Thaticllow Iiaincy, whose alleges
mysterious departure and continued absence
IL said 10 he an immoycbc weight upoi
Fort Pickering property, Is down In the Mis-
sis.ippi bottom getting out stayc timber To-
a Memphis agent or contractor. Capt. Leon
ard, whom nearly every citizen knows
could produce Raincy on short notice II b
were 70 anriously desired.
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