The Forrest City times., 1890-11-29
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Jordan--Popo.

The occasion of the marriage o1 MT. Samuel II. Jordan to Miss Sallie B. Pope. at the Methodist church, We'd nesday evening, at a few minutes alter clock. will long be remem bered by the great number of witnesses wllo crowded the beautiful little church to it's utmost capacity. Admiring friends from miles around, and curious strangers from every corner of the county. began to gather early, that they might secure Il choice seat and catch glimpse of the bride at her first appearance. Arriving thus early, the multitude were given an oppor- tunity to admire tho beautiful deeora- ,tions in flowers, the handiwork of low ing and devoted friends To say that the floral arrangements were superb but faintly conveys the grandeur of the array. In the corner on the right of the church was arranged q rare col lection of the most exquisite ho.- house plants from the gardens of Ms. T. 4. Hatcher. On the left was a palm from the same prolific source, ihe leaves of which are some six feet in length. X handsome three-lily decoration was suspended in mid.alr just above where the contracting par. tics were Co st;uld. and the altar was one solid mass of white chry ysaithe- nuns. capped by a basket of mlscei- laneous flowers, having somewhat an appearance. in shape, uf pyramid Back q; these line If eSergrceas aud white chlA Satltl,emums seemed to grow ftom the pulpit up the cor ners of the church and encirclta tho altar window, III which an artistlcally made Tyre. tof wire and iluwersl tott- tt,buted by Mrs. A. Becker. rested, There were other decorations of less import, the whole producing u most pleasing effect and presenting mag nillcent appearance.
 At o.lo 'c'eck tile merry party ar rived Ut the church. antl as tltcy enter ei q beautiful wedding march from I.uhengrin was executed hy Mrs. John Gatling. During the ceremoa" the soft. sweet strains of Call Me Thine Own were heard. Messrs. J. Robert Putic and FSteli t,uerFant, of Mem. pstis. ,e'i the narty down the left aisle. followed hv MeSsrs. ! W. Williams and Morris (. Gnorrant. of Memphis, Miss Fannie Jordan. of Memphis, Miss Lena Sneed and Miss Fannia Winfield: the three flower girls. Misses Maud Musson. Annie Russell and Irene Idda, then came the maid oi honor. Miss Henri Wootlard of Mem. phis, and the bride. Enc lest man, MT. Charles Jordan, of Stod'larj. Va . led the groom down the right aisle. Arriving in front of the altar. the bride and groom were met by Rev. Dr. Miller. o( the Filst Methodist church. Memphis, who nt once proceeded tu perform the beautiful and yer, i'm pressive Episcopal marriage ocre- mony, and shortly pronounced them man and wife. after which, amid the warmest congratulations they repaired to the Forrest City Hotel, there to await the east-bound express. which carried them to Memphis. Arrived ! there, Il magnificent feast was spread at Floyd's and u right royal good lime enjoyed.
 The costumes worn by bride and maids were very beautiful Miss Pope wore white silk Princess, usual veil. orange blossoms and bouquet of
 Nlphetos, roses and kcnnelwofth ivy.
 Miss Wootard. maid of honor. wore pink silk, Miss Jordan. bridesmaid canary tarlatan, and Miss Fannie Winfield and Miss Lena Sneed. brides
 maids. gas green taratan. The grooms,nen, best man and groom were attired in full evening dress The 1 happy twain were the recipients ot many beautiful and costly presents parture. They go direct to Buena Vista, Va. their future home.
 Happy in the undivided and ful- lA,a Af hearts have been bound together under and according to the laws of God and
 man. They are supremely happy in this great love and the triumph of 1 their foudeSt dreams. They have en- ! tered upon the only life that Is worth the living, and as they start upon their pleasant voyage over the great iuatri- moniai sra they have the warmest con gratsiiations. the foadest, brightest and best wishes of n legion of true friends for continued joy and the realization of their most high ambitions. Miss Sallie Pope is ons oi the most noble and beautiful of the young wo- men of or county Highly mt-llec- tnal. accomplished. amiable, she was the idol of he, parents and relatives and Il bright star in society. She will WI auHit tue hothr ot Nti hNsiaii and shed lnstre to whatever else may be placed therein.
 Mf. Jordan is geuaai and true gentleman. highly connected In busi ness and social circles of Blen;, Vista. Virginia, and Is worthy If this great gift from the Giyer of all good things.
 Figuratively. TiIg TiaEs losses after them the proyerbial old siiue and q handful of rice, as token of its high esteem and best wishes.