Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-12-15
DIxoN--BRAMBLE WEDDING.

At $50 O'Clock on last evening Capt.
Chas. Il. Dixon was united in the holy
bonds of wedlock to Mrs. Annie
Bramble. The ceremony took place
at the O. S Presbyterian church ac-
cordlng to the solemn situal of the
Episcopal church, Rev. Earnest Thomp-
son, officiating. 1t was intended that
the affair should be rather quiet, un-
accompanied by any of the usual dis
play, but long ere the appointed hour,
the Presbyterian church was thronged
with the elite of the city. 1t was as
picturesque wedding as il was pretty.
The knight Templars, in the beautiful
costumes of that order, under the
efficient command of Sir Knight Paul
Jones Il. G. entered precisely at $50
O'Clock, presented swords, crossed
steels, forming an artistic arch, under
which the intended bride leaning on
the arm of the groom elect made way
to the altar keeping time with the
melodious tones of beautiful we'd
ding march executed by Mrs. G. w.
Fouke. At the chancel they were
met by DR.. j. A. Lightfoot, best man,
and Rev. e. Thompson, the latter per-
forming the ceremony in his usual
eloquent tones and impressive way;
Dr. Lightfoot doing the honors most
beautifully from beginning to end,
even when called upon TO give away
the bride he gave evidence of that
requisite touch of bravery united with
slight timidity; added to these
charms were those Of the ushers
Messrs. j. Conner and w. Kirby. The
bride, a fine looking brunette, was
robed in pretty brown glace silk
princess dress, with profuse velvet
trimming, q becoming hat to cores.
pond, gloves and shoes to match, orna-
ments, diamonds and marechalneil
buds. The groom wore his Knight
Templar costume. Immediately after
the nuptials the wedding party and the
Sir Knights and their ladies repaired
to the home of Mrs. Bramble, where a
sumptuous luncheon had been prepar-
ed, and where the happy couple re-
ceived the congratulations of their
friends. 1t was very merry party,
and one overfiowing with good wishes
that gathered about the festive board,
on which was everything in the way
Of dclicacies, in dining room most
elaboratcly decorated. During the
wishes Of health and prosperity to the
newly married couple Col. r. L. Web
Der enjoyed (O a joke, the intricacies
of which the charming Mrs. Paul
Jones could best unfold in her own at
tractive way. The array Of presents
were indeed elegant, conspicuous
among which was an elegant silver
service, also an exquisite oil painting.
The bride, an attractive lady of mark
ed individuality, has lived in Texarka-
na SO long that it is unnecessary to
comment, likewise the happy groom.
The best wishes Of our people go out
with them, trusting indeed, that the
momentous and interesting event just
enacted, will always be pleasant
prospect strewn with rose-hued
thoughts Of joy and happiness.
Present at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dixon were: Col and Mrs 7 + Web
Der, Mr. and Mrs Paul Jones, Mr. and
Mrs Henry Moore, Mr. and Mrs &
Webb, Mr. and Mrs II Godbold, Mr.
and Mrs J Edwards, Rev. and Mrs.
Thompson, Mrs Kate Lumpkin, DR. j
A Lightfoot, Mr. Geo Webber, Misses
Genie Sheriff, Ida and Belle Chic,
Messrs 7 B Trigg, j M Montgomery,
G w Allen, j ID Latimer, A NJ Barnes,
E A Shicker, W G Cook, j Chat6eld,
} W Buhrman and Homer Bramble.
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