The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-25
HEARTS MADE HAPPY.
A DAY OF UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN THE
LOCAL REALM OF MATRIMoNY.
Events In All Sections Of the City, with
out Any Common Understanding to
That End-The Home People Have Not
an Exclusive Privilege.

claimed his attention, whereupon the
Clerk took up the thread OF the story that
was weighty upon his mind, and concluded
as follows:
'For the past month or two we haven't
realized enough on marriage licenses to
buy sandwiches and soda water for noon
lunch. Today we are in clover, and Col.
Quigley was so carried away that he went
out to the races with pocketiul OF fees.
He promises to keep us alive for whole
week."
The reinain-behind deputy was correct.
A glance at the record book for marriage
licenses showed four pages already de-
voted TO that feature OF civilization, with
an hour or two remaining for additions TO
be made.
THAT reminds me that I have docu-
ment in my inside pocket, intrusted TO me
for delivery to you," said the reporter,
who at once went after the paper and
handed 1t over.
The deputy clerk took it, glanced at the
names OF those authorized to marry, IN.
X. Arthur and Miss b. NJ. Daniel" and
remarked in tones indicating surprise:
That was the last one issued, and hasn't
been out OF here but a few minutes!"
The bearer had nothing to do with that
fact, but to remove look OF suspicion that
spread over the deputy's countenance,
growing more and more intense with each
recurring subsection OF Il second fastened
TO explain the means which placed II in
his possession.
He was at the Peabody Hotel about 8: 30
o'clock p. m. and received the quiet tip
There's going to be marriage up in the
ladies' waiting parlor pretty soon; the gen
tleman in the case has gone up after a Ii.
ccnse now, and the lady is patiently
awaiting his return" The names were
pointed out on the register 10 the reporter,
who read: IN. X. Arthur, Kansas City,
Mo-; Miss b. Nj. Daniel, Henry, Tenn" At
once il was proposed by the reporter. who
suspected an elopement sensation, TO 90
up and interview the lone lady, but the
sympathetic clerk at once inter
yened his authority for her pro-
lection. At that moment the ex-
peclant and legally authorized groom
passed through the rotun la aud on up
stairs 10 where the ceremony was to be
performed. He was accompanied by an
elderly gentleman. The reporter took a
whirl up another stairway and was at the
reception paror door in time 10 interrupt
the couple and inquire for particulars. The
younger OF the two was correctly assaulted
Us MIR. Arthur" but ii nervousness had
been the only key 10 the situation, this
sizing UP would have been impossible.
Tho old gentleman, who was the Rev. ii.
Bobbitt, Of Henry. Tenn, aud the clergy
man on hand to otliciato, was equally as
unsteady as Mr.. Arthur. The minds OF
both gentlemen were 10 heavily
charged with the business OF the occa-
sion that reportOrial questions were Of no
avail. To his observation hint, "With
your permission, I'll sit down and see the
knot tied, there was a sort OF silent ac-
quiescenco on the part OF the trio-a do
as-you.pl ease-about-it look. With the pre-
liminary warning 20 the couple dependent
upon him, "Well, all right; there's no uso
In waiting longer; there's nothing in the
law enforcing the presence Of witnesses"
the Rev. Mr. Bobbitt repeated the brieiest
form Of the Presbyterian ceremony, pro.
nounced the young people Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur, there was a kiss 10 which no one
could object save from jealousy, and the
man OF new but heartily desired
responsibility remarked, "Well, dear, |
must get out and sec about that train. 4"
Mr.. Arthur's departure gave THR
APPEAL man and sole outside wit
noss chance 10 converse with the
bride. She is truly n beautiful speci-
men OF Southern womanhood, with
regular features, rosy complexion, mod
est demcanor and rare culture. Nat
urally she was somewhat embarrassed
over the ordeal through which she had 30
recently passed, with heroic bravery, but
she found tongue 10 enlighten the 70.
porter about her marriage among strangers.
MIR. Arthur, merchant at Colony, kas,
could not find great deal Of time to
donate 10 tho mere form Of matri-
mony and had telegraphed her Tuesday
night 10 meet him at lIumboldtyesterday.
She did 80, but there learned that was not
the county seat, no license could be pro.
cured aud they again boarded the train for
this city. "Who Is the Rev. Mr.. Bobbtt2
Oh, he's a neighborly clergyman induced
10 come with me. | would not have come
without Brother Bobbitt," said Mrs. Ar
thur.
The couple left last night via the Kansas
City road Tor their future home.
Tho elegant homo OF DR.. Richard II.
MauFy, No. 213 Beale street was the scene
OF notable wedding shortly aitor7 o'clock
last evening.
The principals In the charming affair
were Miss Kate Elicit Maury aud Mr.
Philip NJ. Harding, OF Nicksburg, Mis-.
DR.. Maury and his excellent and cul.
turcd lady had converted their home into
a voritablc bower Of loyeliness, employing
Ia the pleasant tack great hanks OF the
rarcst flowers, in which various species Of
the rose, Gala lilies, ivy and smilax were
prominent. From the beam Of the folding
doon between the double parlor. hanging
Ia the center. was a massive floral design,
representing the marriage bell, under
which the couple stood while con.
summaling the bliss Of pure, nover-end.
ing love. The manicls in both parlors
were weighted down with fragrant flowers,
~ was also the solid walnut dining table,
which stood In a room 10 tho rear OF the
parlon, With the door between ajar. Chan.
doliers wcro proluscly duped with smilax
vines. while pot flowers beautihcd every
nook aud corner in the spacious rooms.
From there the rich perfume pervaded the
entire residence In such luxuriant force rs
90 overwhclm aud bring every other sense
save that OF smell into willing subsection.
AZ tho appointed hour, 1880 o'clock
Pun, during The discourse Of sweet music
by trio Of string instrument artists, the
couple entered the parlor, taking position
underneath the bell. They were preceded
by the Rev. d.. Noel Logan, rector Of the
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Nicks-
burg; Mr.. Will Percy, best man, aud Miss
Maggie Posion, maid OF honor, Little
Jennie Maury, the tlaxen haired, sylph
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