The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1895-12-26
LOVE WILL FINDTHE WAY
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE ON
DECEMBER 18th.
Mr.. George d. Ramsay and Miss Mary
ID. Cowles the Contracting Par
ties ard the Presbyterian
Manse the Place.

From Daily Sentinel, Dec 10.
ut is whispered that marriage,
around which clusters much that is
romantic, will occur in the Twin City
tonight. If there is no break in
Cupid's arrangements the particulars
will be given in tomorrow's SENTI-
MEL"
The above announcement, which ap-
peared in last evenings SENTINEL,
aroused the curiosity of those who are
fond Of reading about show the
couple fooled the old folks"
Before the issue was printed the
event referred to above had taken
place. The ceremony was performed
in the parlor of the First Presby-
terian parsonage by the pastor, Rev.
Robt. E. Caldwell.
Miss Mary D. Cowles,. daughter of
Capt. 9. D. Cowles, of the United
Washington City, and Mr.. George D.
Ramsay, son of Admira; T. M. Ram
say, of the United States Navy, Wash
ington, are the names of the lovers
who created the surprise and joined
hands and hearts.
Miss Cowles has been here several
weeks, visiting her aunt, Mrs. DR.. III.
V. Horton, Main street, Salem. Mr.
Ramsay arrived last Saturday to COM
plete the arrangements for the
nuptials.
DR.. Horton, by some means, was
given hint that the marriage was to
take place yesterday without the
knowledge of Miss Cowles' parents.
Not knowing whether or not Capt
and Mrs. Cowles would be willing to
the match, the doctor wired the father
a message at Wllkesboro (where the
parents are visiting relatives) advising
him what might be expected. A re
ply came. 1t read about as follows
''Prevent marriage if possible. Will
arrive there tonight"
DR.. Horton sent another message
stating that he could not change the
program unless he (Cowles) would
agree not to Interfere with the mar
riage after his arrival.
G Capt. Cowles wired his consent and
asked that the ceremony be postponed
until after his arrival on the evening
train.
The couple were unwilling to take
any risks-fearing that perchance the
"old gentleman" might change his
mind.
A carriage was ordered, the couple
were driven to the parsonage, and at
o'clock, in the presence of Drs. Ell. V.
and p. E. Horton, p. Fl. Lybrook, r.
@. Galloway and Miss A bbie Caldwell,
the preacher pronounced them hus
band and wife.
After the marriage arrangements
were made for the trip home. Capt.
CowleS, father of the bride, arrived
from WilkesbOro on the same train
that the happy couple bearded for
Washington. Just as he stepped off
the car steps he was happily greeted
by his daughter and son-in-law. He
forgave their disobedience and extend
ed a cordial invitation to his children
to remain here over night and today
go with him on visit to the other
members of the family in Wilkes.
Tickets to Washington had already
been purchased, therefore, fathers in
vitation could not be accepted.
Before the train moved off, Capt.
COwles opened his money purse and
made a most liberal contribution to
his daughter who was then the smil-
ing and happy bride of Mr.. George d.
Ramsay.
The groom holds position in the
office of the Southern Railway at
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsay left for Wash
ington carrying with them the best
wishes of not only Capt. Cowles, but
every one who had been made ac-
Juainted with the event which was
full of love and romance.