The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-11-25
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an humble garb, and giving her Il
pail TO carry. Thus shielded, the friend
of the bride to- be went to Mrs. Places
house, where they
BI.AoKENED MISS M'MURRAY's FACE.
Thus disguised, tho trembling girl,
for girl she was as yet, started forth
from Mrs. Places house and made her
uneasy way to where the marriage was
to be performed.
Blushing and laughing, she last night
told reporter that negro woman pen
ctrated her disguise. and remarked:
'sDeed dat white wumman Suttainly is
blackcd up"
There wero number Watching Mrs.
Places house, including parents, sis
ters (who secretly sympathized with tho
escaping one), and the prying neighbor
aforesaid. But had they not seen
,'black' woman go in the house? And
did they not see the same hooded figure,
clad in the same garments, come out?
All, they did not know the extent of
tho resources which this hunted fawn
and her devoted friends possessed.
After journey of three blocks, which
seemed as miles to her whose choice
awaited her, Mrs. Frazier's house was
reached, and Miss Lizzie was safe. Her
friends took her in hand and arrayed
her in her wedding clothes, first remov-
ing the backing which had shielded her
from detection.
Nr. Thacker. in the meantime. was
lowering about the vicinity with Andrew
Hope, whose calling as u real estate
dealer enabled him to drive from place
to place with MIR. Thackcr under the
pre- sense of showing him some property
for sale.
When they saw Miss Lizzie safely in
Mr.. Fraziers house, they proceeded to
the courthouse and got license.
This Was placed in Mr.. Hopes hands,
TO whom was also entrusted the task of
-slot ng a minister.
These events followed fast one upon
the other. 1t was now > o'clock. The
lady's father was seeking her every
where, and he passed and repassed Mr.
FraEier's house while the arrangements
were progressing, and his movements
were watched with eager and with anXl-
GUS eyes.
But the matter was now beyond his
keeping. Ingenuity and cunning had
como to the rescue OF love. No detail
had been forgotten.
1t was now 3 O'Clock. and the end of
the romantic episode was approaching.
Rev. C. II. Buchanan, of Greene Me-
mortal Church, had been secured by Mr..
Hope, and arrived at tho trysting place.
Gathered about the room in little
knots were the favored few who were to
witness the ceremony, and to whom so
much was due for their eXertions in
bringing to successful close the events
of tho day.
Solemnly were read the words which
made the twain one; brief were tho
tears and many were the smiles. a
sigh Of relief, and the happiness Of that
day found vent in the congratulations
showcred upon the couple.
A reporter for THE TIMES called upon
Mrs. McMurray early last night. That
lady did not wish to talk, but finally
consented to tell tho few facts which
she knew. Captain Landlord was Il
most cstimablc gentleman, and she
regretted exceedingly for his sake the
publicity which would como of the
affair.
hr. Thacker, she said was of unex-
ceptionable character, but shc and Miss
Lizsie's father preferred Captain Lank-
ford.
No, she could not forgive her daughter
at least not last night. But the ma
irons eyes beamed love as she spoke her
daughters name, and tho reporter is Il
poor judge of human nature if this week
passes with Mrs. Thacker unforgiven of
her mother.
Mrs Thacller is the daughter of Mr..
G. {. McMurray, wcll-known citizen
of Roanoke, who lives at T13 Second
avenue II. W. She was born in Durham
N. G., about nineteen years ago, but has
resided in Roanoke with her family for
the last three years.
Mr.. Thackcr was in doubt last night
as to where he would mako his future
homo, but said that he might Conclude
to live in Roanoke. He had been CON
ductor or tho Norfolk and Western. and
might seek to change from the Rich
mond and Atlantic to his old place.
That. however, was matter for future
eOnsidcra ton.
Mr.. Thackcr is handsome, manly
fellow Of about thirty, of medium
height, and his blue eyes, fair hair, and
light m0ustache formed Il pleasing con
trast to the dark trcsscs, expressive
black eyes and glowing checks of she
who alternately laughed and looked
serious as she related the happenings OF
the day to TIE TIMES reporter.
She expressed her convictions that all
would be well at home in few days
She had but one regret. eff you
publish anything, please, please leave
ont all that part about cards being is
sued for the marriage of Captain Lanll-
ford
And the bride hung her head in pretty
confusion
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