The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-19
LYycHBURG WEDDINGS.
Three Take Place in one Day Two We're
ouiat nm Account of Family Affections.

ouiet ON Account of Family Affections.
I.yNcHgITRG, VA. Dec. lS-Special.-
I.ynchburg had three interesting mar
riages to-day. Two Of them were very
quiet on account OF recent deaths, and
the other was q pretty home wedding.
The first marriage took place Al the
early morning hour OF o'clock. Mr..
Robert b. Wilkerson, the popular chief
clerk of the Carroll. was the fortunate
groom. and Miss Irene NJ. Winston,
daughter Of the late J. H. g Winston.
was the happy bride. The marriage took
Mace at the home of the bride, and the
ceremony was performed by Rev. y.
COKE Smith, the new pastor OF Court
Street NJ r. church.
owing to the recent death of the brides
mother. the marriage was n quiet affair
only relatives and few intimate friends
being present. The bride was attired in
a handsome travelling costume Of black
cloth The happy couple left on the
north-bound Southern train soon after
the ceremony, for Harrisburg. Pa, on
visit TO the groOm's parents.
The second marriage took place at
=. NJ. at city View, the beautiful home
OF Mr. s. y. Rucker. on Amherst
Heights The contracting parties were
Miss Mary f. Rucker, one OF the love-
Hest and most popular young girls OF this
section. and Mr.. Frederick Aunspaugh,
worthy young business man. The par
lors were beautifully decorated with
palms. cut flowers. and shaded lamps.
and presented a scene Of rare beauty
when the young couple stood before Or.
A. Coke Smith and were made one.
Miss Lucy Rucker, a sister OF the
bride. was maid Of honor. and Mr.. Ben
Booth. the best man. The pretty bride
was attired IN q handsome travelling
costume OF brown cloth. trimmed
with fur. and carried bouquet Of bride S
roses.
The maid Of honor wore costume Of
white organdie.
The bride received many beautiful and
useful presents.
The couple left on the 22O Norfolk and
Western tram for their future home, in
Roanoke.
The residence Of Colonel Maurice Lang
horne on Washington street. was the
scene OF the third interesting marriage
at ? 7. NJ. The happy couple were the
Colonel's youngest daughter. Miss T.. vir
ginia Langhorne, and Mr.. J. c. Kin
nier. son Of the late James +. kinnicr.
owing to the recent death Of the groom's
father, the marriage was very quiet. The
ceremony was performed by Rcvs. T.
NJ Carson and John j. Lloyd. j. y.
There were no attendants. The bride
wore a handsome costume Of brown
cloth and carried "A bouquet Of lilies Of the
valley. The couple left for an extended
southern tour.
.Dobson cosby.
QUTNTON. VA. Dec. 1s-Spocial.-A
cOncOurso Of relatives and friends as
sembled at Hopewell church Al noon on
yesterday 10 witness the marriage OF
Miss Ruby Cosby. one of New kents
most beautiful and highly accomplished
young ladies. TO Mr.. Robert $. Dob
son. q popular and prosperous young
farmer of this county.
The church was tastefully decorated
with evergreens and lamps. and as the
inspiring strains OF Mendelsshon's wedding
march. rendered by Miss Ellen Timber
lake. pealed forth, the bridal party pro-
| ceeded up the aisle la the following or
der. Mr.. Bernard Dobson brother Of the
groom. and Mr. Charles Wllroy AS ush-
ers. Miss Gay Cosby. sister Of the bride.
| as maid of honor. attired in white crepor,
carving white chrysanthemuns. follow
Cd nv the bride. attirod in a handsome
gown Of silver gray. and carrying n
bouquet of lovely brides roses leaning
upon. the arm of the groom. nj. joel
Tucker Of East-End Baptist chufch,
Richmond, performed the ceremony. az
| ter which many iil'Hu3 i'ii'N'" -'.N ''"f
by couple 10 the home Of the BRIDE ana
partook Of an elegant collation. served
with true old virginia hospitality.
Luke-tndcrsOn.
/ WINSTON. y. G.. Dee. Especial. -
4 pretty marriage was celebrated AT inc
/ home Of the bride al 2 O'Clock this ar
/ ternoon. the contracting parties being
Miss Bessie g. Anderson. daughter Of
Major William +. Anderson. and Mr.. pa
vld Luke successful paper manuiae-
urer Of Piedmont. ". Va.
Rev. j. +. George Of the Episcopal
church. OBLIGATED. Relatives Of the groom
were in attendance from Wilmington,
| Del. Baltimore. New York, and Pied
mont. W. Va.
The bridal couple left here tonight
for trip through Florida.
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