The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-01
BRILLIANT SOCIAL EVENT
MN. THOMAS u. SCO7T WEDy MISS
M,GILL, or PETERsBGKG.
Tho Ceremony Was Perfoi med Last Even-
Ing Mt the Brides Home In that 'iy.
The Richmond Attendants.

| Of relatives ana lh'liid'e ii'
two families. The bride entered on the
arm Of her father. and walked the length
of the drawing room through an aisle
formed with ribbons held by Miss Helen
Leavenworth, Miss Scott, Miss Watson
Miss Hunton. Miss McPheters OF Raleigh.
Miss Davis Miss Otelia Malone, daugp-
ter OF ex-senator Malone. Miss remnant,
Miss Rogers. Miss Steel. Miss Asker OF
Pennsylvania. and little Helen Mc'iiil
Hamilton, and Master Frederick camp
bell.
Maids Of Honor.
The maids Of honor we're Misses Marie
ana Grace McGill.
The groom, accompanied by his brother'
Mr. Edward Scott. as best man, met
tho bride at the altar, where the mar
rage ceremony was performed III most
impressive manner. by Rev. J. W. Rose
bro. ID. d.. pastor Of Tabb-Street Presby-
terjan church The bride wore a gown OF
white satin trimmed with point lace. ana
her veil was fastened with orange bios
SONS and a handsome diamond star pm,
a gift from her mother. Her bouquet
was Of white roses interspersed win
lilies Of the valley.
The ceremony was followed by a bril-
liant reception.
The groom is q son of Major +. Il.
Scott. Of Richmond. and a grandson of
the late Thomas Branch He is most
estimable young man and very popular.
The bride who is a great faVOrite IN
social circles here is a daughter OF Mr..
John McGill. one of Petersburg's wealth
Test tobacconists, and a granddaughter of
the late Rev. \. }. Leavenworih.
The Richmond & rests.
Among those who came over on
special train from Richmond TO attend
the marriage and reception were Major
+. r. Scott and Mrs. Scott. Mr.. and Mrs.
+. W. Scott Mr. and Mrs James II.
Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh II. Campbell,
Miss Francis Scott. Mr. George Cole
Scott. and Mr.. George W. Scott, OF New
York. an uncle of the groom
The bridal presents were numerous and
costly. consisting largely of handsome
silverwate. They came from friends In
Petersburg. Richmond. Baltimore, New
York. Boston, and Canada.
If * understood that the father Of the
bride gave her as a bridal gift check
for q large sum of money. The newly
made couple left tonight on an extended
southern bridal trip.
The Damage SHIT
The Hastings Court, Judge d. VI. Ber-
nard presiding was engaged again to-
dav i'm the trial Of the suit Of Infant |
Ampev against the Norfolk and Western |
Railroad Company for 5000 damages. |
Ampey lost a hand while coupling cars |
on the defendant company's road. and |
Therefore the suit. Eminent counsel Is en-
gaeed on both sides and the case is being |
closely contested. IL is not thought that
the case will be given to the jury before
next Saturday.
A. mpf n Snicidc.
\ negro named John Parham. who re-
;ides on Mrs Pinky Raines farm in sus-
EEK county, attempted to commit suicide
yesterday After dressing in his best
.lothes he went out into an clubhouse
md took off his hat and shoes and then
placed a pistol TO his ear and discharged
t. The ball lodged in his head, and has
lot yet been found. His condition is very
ritical, and it is thought he will die.
in love was the cause of
he rasn act
Mr.. George Cameron is 10 have fire.
harm box placed in his large tobacco
actOry here.
a. +. Hill Camp Of Confederate Nete-
night when Comrade b. Is.
'aughan will make an address before
lie camp. His subject will be. "RecOl-
actions and Reflections Of a Cavalryman
pom the Battles Of the Wilderness. Spot
and Yellow Tavern, 5th to 18th
I MAY 1864"