Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-16
BRILLIANT WEDDING
MARRIAGE OF MISS SALLiE HAMILTON
TO MR.. C. r. LASSITeR.
Notable Society Event Of tho Season IN
Pstersburg-Former Kicbmondcr Dies
suddcnly-PayinE HaiiroHd.Men.

PETERSBURG. VA. January 1a.-tspe-
cial)-At 9 O'clock this evening lapo-
Street Presbyterian church was hlied WIN
a brilliant and fashionable assembiage'
gathered to witness the marriage OF
Miss Sallie Alexander Hamilton. the ac-
complIsbed and charming daughter OF
Mrs. Leila Hamilton, TO Mr.. Charles lro'-
ter Lasslter. one Of the rising young
LAWYERS and one Of the most popular
young citizens OF Petersburg. Admissioh
10 the church was only by card.
The church was most elegantly n eX-
ouisitely decorated in honor OF the occa-
sion. Palms, lilies. hyacinths. ana ever
greens were profusely and ar,ist'cai'y
arranged TO the best effect. ana 'hro"s"
this charming floral and foliage scene
shone the light Of many pink-coiored
lamps.
Miss Virginia Heath Lassiter, richIy at
tired. served as maid OF honor-a most
worthy and beautiful second TO the pfiue'
The bridesmaids were: Miss Mamie
Crymes. Miss Mamie Mann, MISS Anna
Lassiter. Miss Helen Leavenworth' MISS
Evelyn Tanner. Miss Mary Archer; anu
Miss Fannie Archer. OF hichmohu' an
attlred in white organize and white SATIN
ribbon. and each Carrying a peautiiu'
bouquet OF La France roses.
The groomsmen were: Charles Han
Davis. Hugh Bird. Lieutenant ASTON
Hamilton. James McIlwaine Rufin. Lang
don Williams. Of Richmond; Morton Rid
die. 7. Shcafe Satterthaile. OF New YORK:
F.. r.. Smart. Of Flushing. X. l.: II. Ham
,Iton Seabury. and William Riddle. OF
Petersburg.
The beautiful little Misses Emily Bland.
Roberta Hamilton. Mary Scott, and Rosa
Heath acted as r.bbon-girls, n in their
infantile attire added much to the inter-
est Of the occasion.
Lieutenant William Lassiter. United
States army, acted as best man to the
groom this brother)
THE CEREMONY.
The was performed by Rev:
DR.. j.. w. Rosebro. the pastor. assisted
by Rev. DR.. {. X. Hams, rector OF 81.
Paurs Episcopal church. Among the
guests in attendance were many people
from Richmond and Norfolk.
The bride was attired In a white bro
caded satin gown. with chiffon trim
mings. tulle veil, and orange blossoms.
She carried In her hand a beautiful bou-
quet OF brides roses. lilly OF the valley
and m~aiden's-hair ferns.
Professor +. Oh. Hair presided at
the organ. The bridal party entered
to the air OF Mendelssohn's weC-.nS-
march, and returned 10 the march from
Taunhauser.
The couple left tonight on their bridal
trip. The marriage OF this couple was
one OF the noticeable society events OF
the season. Both the bride and groom
have occupied prominent positions In So
ciety. and both are greatly respected.
SUDDEN DEATH.
Mr.. Michael O'Neil, engineer at the
Virginia Normal School. died very sud
denly at his home, in Et,rick, last night
about 10 o'clock. a few days ago Mr..
O'Neil was taken with ioothache. but
thought little of the suffering until Satur-
day night. when he became so sick that
a physician had TO be summoned. The
doctor pronounced the case one OF blood
poisoning, resulting from an abscess IN
the tooth. The deceased came TO Peters,
burg from Richmond. and had resided
here and in Ettrick for some years. lie
leaves a widow and five children.
On Sunday night q little son of Mr..
n. c. Fuqua. In Chesterfield county. was
found lying unconscious on the road near
his fathers residence. He had been as
saulted and badly cut on the head. II Is
believed that the assault was committed
by a negro. who is known and VIII be
arrested. Master Fuqua is reported to-
day as doing we'll.
PAYING OFF.
The pay-car Of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company arrived here today,
and all of the employees Of the company
were paid of. The pay-car OF the At
iantic-Coast Line Company viii arrive
here tomorrow TO pay off employees In
this city. The two companies distribute
a large amount Of money In this city.
The alarm of fire this afternoon about
. o'clock was caused by The burning OF
the roof Of "A frame tenemen on Gressett
street, in the southern portion Of the city.
The house was occupied by colored peo-
pie, and the damage was small.