The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-10

Miss Lucy DilIard Lawson BECOMES inc
Bride of Captain John Clements >h"'er'

Bride OF rCaptain John Clements >hafer'
DANv1IIr. VA. Oct. e.-SpecIal.-M
th. Church Of the Epiphany AZ noon TO-
day. large and fashionable congregation
witnessed the beautiful and Impressive
coromonv which united the destiny Of
Miss Lucy billiard lawson OF Danville
and Mr. John Clements shater' OF hieh-
mod. Tho floral decorations ap,ut ,.,e
,.t,sr ana chanccl were tasty and beauu-
-,., "a o1Iad brighfness go the scene.
,rho strains from the organ announced
,be arrival OF the bridal party al the
door soon came the ushers, Messrs
non Lawson. Jackson Miller, and James
A Monctue. Of Richmond. and Mr W. T.
cvann. of Danviie. ard then the two
bridesmaids. Misses Eva and Mary Law
son sisters of the bride. who Were
0ov,ne,l I'm white organdics with Niie green
rit.hon Vhov wore white mull hats
with mink roses and carried lovely bou-
qucts OF Ia France roses
Then followed the bride, n handsome
brunette. leaning on the arm OF her prolh-
or Mr. lanes \. Lawson, Of Banvilie.
She wore a white brOcaded satin gown
trimmed with real lace and pearls the
rich silkcn train of which swept Sracei"i-
ly beneath the bridal ven, the sort out
lines beng caught with diamond sun
burst. The gift of tine groom. she car
rlcd exquisite bridal roses.
The groom accompanied by his best
man. Alr. Edgar Freeman, Of Richmond,
came from the vestry-r0Om and Joined
the bride at the altar. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. j. Cleveland
Han, assisted by the venerable Rev. Dr.
O.. ". Dame.
MIR. and Mrs. shafcr ieft by the $40
train for Richmond.
The bride is one Of Danvillo's most
popular young women, endowed with All
the eraces which 60 to make the true
and noble woman.
Mr.. shafer has been quite popular
I'm Richmond society for several seasons.
lie was a familiar figure at many Ct the
germans and other social features given
here. and is also a prominent young
business man. being SECRETARY and treas
urer of the Virginia Dredging Company.
lie Is also captain OF Company y, or the
Blues Battalion. His bride IS well
known I'm Richmond society. and has
visited Richn ond quite frequently. She
is q sister of Mr. Benjamin Lawson and
Miss Eyie Lawson. OF this city, and has
many warm friends i'm Richmond
Mr.. and Mrs shafer will reside at 40.
S3 Floyd avenue.
Sang,ion- Cabell
DANVILLE, VA, Oct. 9-SpeclaL-At
1910 o'clock this morning. there was a
quiet home wedding at the residence OF Dr.
John Il. CabelL His granddaughter. Miss
Martha Cabell Coleman, was united IN
marriage 10 Mr.. Edmud j. Sangston, q
prominent business man Of this city.
The happy pair left by the noon train for
a northern tour.
BroWn-norgnn.
NEW RIVER, VA, oct Especial
Miss Elite Morgan, daughter OF y. j.
Morgan Esq. was married yesterday In
the Presbyterian church 10 Mr.. Robert A.
Brown. an enterprising merchant Of
ChurchwOod. Va.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
b. W. Mahane. Of RadfOrd. Miss Annie
Chnmbiey was maid of honor and Mr.
l.. Il. Morgan acted as best man.
The ushers were Messrs O.. +. Mason,
Emsie Morgan, Charlie Strayiey, and f..
W. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown LEFT on the $50
O'Clock yestibrie train for Richmond.
where they will spend several days at
tending the state Fair
Two Weddings in Bristol
BRISTOL. TENN. oct. Especial
Bristol society had surprise sprung On
it tonight. when Miss jamie Wood, one
of the handsomcst young ladies' in the
city Of Bristol Va, repaired To the Ten
nessee side. whore she become the bride
Of Clifford Caldwell, one Of the most
prominent young men IN business and so-
cial circles.
The wedding was 20 have come off next
Wednesday. but the young couple feared
trouble from Judge Wood. the father OF
the YOUNG lady who opposed the marriage.
so they stole march Oh him Miss
Sadie King gave a reception az which
place the wedding took place, the cere-
mony being performed by Rev. Geo. \.
Caldwell. -. d.. father Of the groom.
Mr. Caldwell and bride left tonight at
II o'clock for Atlanta.
Judge Tyler Campbell, Of the East Ten
ncssee Circuit Court. and Miss Laura
Brooks. OF this city, We're married this
afternoon. The Judge is a prominent
leading light Miss Brooks Is very popu-
Ira and highly educated.