Asheville daily citizen., 1892-11-30
W. T. CRAWFORD MARRIES
THE FAIR BRIDE WAS MISS
INEz CONAN.
The Ceremony Occurred This
Morning at 10 O'Clock, Per
formed by Rev George Whar-
tOn-On For washington.

Morning at 10 O'Clock Per
formed by Rev. George Whar-
tOn-Oh For washington.
At ten O'Clock this morning, at the res
idence of the brides father, on Richland
creek, Haywood county, Hon. W. L.
Crawford, member OF Congress from the
Ninth district OF North Carolina, was
united in marriage to Miss lnez Conan,
daughter of James X. Conan, one OF the
most progressive and intelligent farmers
in Western North Carolina.
The ceremony was pronounced by ReY'
Geo. Wharton, of the Baptist church, i'll
the presence of a few intimate friends and
relatives of the contracting parties.
Congressman Crawtords sound sense
and excellent judgment, which have been
leading characteristics of his private and
public life, did not desert him i'll his choice
Of a wife.
Miss Conan is % years of age, beau
tiful brunette, with large black eyes, rosy
cheeks and symmetrical form, character
istics of her paternal ancestors so well
known and admired in the Loves, Hill
liards and Branners.
Miss Conan was educated i'll the COM
mon schools of Haywood county, with a
finishing course at Centenary Female
college in Tennessee, and is as cultured
as she is attractive.
Hon. w. 7. Crawford is known by
every man, woman and child in Western
North Carolina. His past life and pres
ent honorable position, are eXemplihca-
tious of the possibilities that lie within
the reach of every American boy with
brains and pluck. Fourteen years ago
he walked into WayneSville from his ma
tive hills of Fines creek, tor the purpose
of entering school, without a cent OF
money, but with brave heart, vigor-
Gus mind, and that irrepressible deter
mination to rise in the world that knows
no failure. His superior mind was at
once seen, and it was not long before lit
was nominated by the Democrats Tor a
seat in the lower house OF the state Leg
islature, when he was not present at the
convention which did him the honor. lie
was elected by an overwhelming majority
after making canvass OF tue county
in which he developed those rare powers
as public speaker that have marked
his subsequent career. He was reelected
to the Legislature, and subsequently
was chosen engrossing clerk OF the State
Senate for one session. In 1890 he was
nominated for Congress by the Democ
racy of the 9th Congressional district
against such distinguished competitors
as Hon. Thos. D. Johnston, Gen. X. Is
Vance, Judge !. H. Merrimon, Hon. X
Elias and Col. Frank Coke.
In the campaign which followed hi
not only showed himself thorough
match for his opponent, Hon. H. &
Ewart, but established a reputation a.
political debater second to no man II
North Carolina. At the election he de
feated Mr.. Ewart, who had been elected
two years previous bv over 400, by
over /, 100 majority. During the hrsi
session of the 51st Congress he made
DtISO ISSUlu uHSul pISoNb ~ t''
man in that august body, and impressed
the leading men OF the house, OF botI
parties, as few new members have dur1nA
the past generation. In August last h'
was unanimously renominated by th'
Democratic convention at Waynesv'll
for seat in the SD Congress, and wa
reelected by majority exceeding l ,oO'
over ]. c. Pritchard, the brainiest MAJ
and abest campaigner to be found in tn
Republican party in North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford passed througI
Asheville this afternoon on their way t.
Washington, where they will remain un
til the adjournment of the 52nd Congres
on March 4. The Murphy train wa
two hours late, the eastbound train beini
held here until 1885.
THE CITIZEN joins the thousands G
friends of Congressman Crawford i
wishing him and his charming bride a
the happiness that can come to tru
manhood and noble womanhood, unite
as husband and wife.