The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-08
WEDDING ~ PEIERSBURG.
Miss Simon Becomes the Bride OF Mr..
D'Alfon-Othe Matters.

'hiss Siihou becomes the Drlde OF mr.
D'Alfon- other Matters.
PETERSBURG. VA. June 7.-Special.-
st. Joseph's Catholic church was the scene
this morning at $50 o'clock of one Of
the most brilliant marriages that has ever
taken place In that building. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Frank Dalton
and Miss Jennie Marie Simon. The bride
looked very pretty I'm white China silk,
trimmed with point lace over 100 years
old, with bridal veil and orange blossoms.
and carried In her hand exquisite
bouquet OF brides roses. The bridesmaids
were Miss Julia Loram and Miss Ella
LOram, Of Richmond, who looked very
stately I'm white chiffon dresses. and car
ried large bouquets Of La France roses.
Mr. Harry +. Stratton. OF Petersburg.
acted as best man. The ushers We're
Messrs. Lee Rogers, Thomas O'Farrell
and John Dalton. n brother Of the groom.
The couple were married at nuptial mass
celebrated by Rev T. J. O'Farren.
The choir consisted OF Miss Lizzie
langley, soprano; Miss Lizzie Bannan,
alto; Mr.. Joseph NJ. Burke, tenor: Mr..
Albion TraylOr, basso. with Miss Hattie
Bangley, organist. The choir rendered
In an admirable style Kyrie and Sanctus,
Of Peters mass, in d, and Agnus Del. Of
Coleman's mass In F. Mr. Albion Tray
Tor also sang a solo. Java Verum." in
F. by Rosewig. The ceremony at the
church was followed by a sumptuous
marriage breakfast. served at the resi-
dence Of the brides sister, on Old street
The groom is a prominent vOu1g mer-
chant Of this place. and the bride is
a beautiful and accomplished lady and
a sister Of Mr.. and Mrs. August Simon,
OF Petersburg
Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton left ror Chicago
on bridal tour. Their bridal presents
were numerous and costly. and consisted
largely Of handsome silverware The
bride also had 500 in gold sent TO her
as bridal gift from friends In France
She was also the recipient of a check
from her brother. Mr. Charles Simon. Of
Patterson, y. J. 1t is reported that the
check was for $4,000.
Chief Engineer T.. Y. Farley. OF the
fire department Of this city is I'm receipt
OF a letter from Mr. S. Z. Paynter. Of
the Richmond Fire Department I'm which
he states that he will have a reducer
made. so that in case the departments
Of the two cities are called 70 assist
the other. there will be no trouble as
20 making hose connections.
The Petersburg Baseball Club will not
60 over 10 Richmond tomorrow 10 play
the club Of that city. as some Of their
players are now in Lynchburg.
DR.. John III. Claiborne will be the chief
marshal Of the parade on Friday next,
Memorial day. The Memorial address
will be made by Rev J. w. Rosebro, d.
D.. pastor OF Tabb-street Presbyterian
church.
John c. Griffin. Jr.. a little son Of Cap.
tain John G. Griffin. and Mr.. Eddie Glib
bons had some words this afternoon,
during which Griffin is alleged 20 have
been struck with an umbrella I'm the hands
OF Gibbons. Griffin was quite painfully
cut about the head. and also had his eye
badly bruised
Tonight Captain Griffin met Gibbons
near the latter's house. and after some
words struck him with a cane. The par
ties were separated. The case Will be
investigated by the Mayor tomorrow.