The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-07-05
Two Blushing Brides.

events that has occurred in years in
the social circles of East Tennessee
towns was the double wedding at
New Market yesterday afternoon
when the Misses Lucie Augusta and
Mary Ellinere Minis were united
in marriage, respectively, to Prof.
Samuel Wells Sheriff. and Prof.
John Grant Newman.
The ceremony, or ceremonies,
rather, were performed at the First
Presbyterian church. This commo-
dious structure was filled to over
flowing long before the hour, 4:3O
P. NJ, appointed for the nuptial Gel
ebration. The floral decorations
of the church were superb. The
altar was buried beneath a burden
of ferns and dasles. In front of the
altar was floral arch of the same
material.
At the appointed hour the bridal
parties advanced from the entrance
toward the altar, to the accompani-
ment of Mendelssohn's march, play
ed by Mrs. w. H. Taylor. The
principals and bridal attendants
were preceded by the officiating
ministers, Rev. G. A. Duncan, of
Jonesboro, and Rev. J. S. Eakin, of
New Market. The ministers were
followed by the ushers, who were
Messrs. E. &. Anderson, M. D. of
Newport; S. P. MINIS, of New
Market; J. H. Newman, Of Pied
mont, and s. E. Henry of New Mar
ket. Next came the beautiful little
flower girls, Mae and Julia Minis,
who strewed the way of the ap-
preaching bridal couples with dais-
les. Following the flower girls came
Miss Lucie Minis, leaning upon the
arm of her father, Mr.. W. B. Min
mis-, and Mary MINIS, the other
bride, upon the arm of her brother,
w. E. MINIS.
Then came the grooms, Mr.. Sher-
rill and Mr.. Newman, accompanied,
respectively, by their best men, W.
s. Hickey, of Jonesboro, and J. H.
N. Sheriff., of Maryville Taking
their places about the altar, the
bridal pairs standing under the for
al arch, Rev. Duncan, assisted by
Rev. Eakin, performed the nuptia-
ceremony.
The brides looked charming in
their travelling costumes of gray ma
terial. They are the daughters Of
Colonel and Mrs. William Minis
and are beloved by host of admir-
ing friends who love them for their
charming manners and pleasing per-
sonalities. The grooms were attired
in regulation black. Col. Minis
is one of the most prosperous mer'
chants in East Tennessee.
The grooms are deservedly popu
lar educators of the East Tennessee
youth. Prof. Sheriff. is principa
of the Jonesboro high school. Prof
Newman is professor elect of Latir
; at the Maryville college.
After the hymeneal service ha(
been performed a reception wa'
rendered the guests at the palatia
home, "Maple Terrace" of thu
brides parents. Elegant refresh
ments were served and the occasion
made a memorable one. At Z P
M. the bridal quartette left New
Market on No. 43 coming to Knox.
vile, where connection was made
with the Worlds Fair train and the
party went speeding on to the
Windy City. John Milan, of the
East Tennessee road, went up tc
New Market and provided the party
with tickets.
i Among the Knoxville people pres
ent were Col. J. B. MINIS and wife
and daughter, Miss Julia, Mr.. s. P.
Fowler, DR.. Thomas, James Wright
and Mr.. Hume.-Knoxville Journal.
All of these young people are well
known here and host of friends ex
tend congratulations.
Sam'l Rorex, one of Blount's