The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-07
"a Brilliant Marriage Ceremony Performed
atSt, PauI's Church, Petersburg.
The. LANE.RAlAEY WEDDING OCCURS
5Astofe House Burnel-lt Ia Thought
an Petersburg thnt GILLIAN IL
Elcctcd-Thc Hustinss Court In
Session and the Case OF the street
hallway Was Argued.

ionable assemblage filled St. Paul's
Episcopal Church this afternoon. at
s o'cloek to witness the marriage OF
Miss Sallie Friend Bragg to MIR. George
TRANSFORMED the chancel into q perfect
bower of roses and the picture was
complete when the doors OF the church
swung open, admitting the bridal
party, who, to the inspiring stratus Of
Lohensrin's march, slowly advanced
70 the altar in the following order;
Eshers, r. A. Williams, of Richmond.
and William A. Bond, of Petersburg:
F. Dean Marley, of Richmond. and
H. p Stratton, OF Petersburg; f. Ger
aid, Stratton and j. William Friend, of
Petersburg; T. Gordon Stracham and
Alfred Friend, Jr., of Petersburg. Next.
with.:,stateiy tread. followed the beau
tiful maid OF honor, Miss Martha Ann
Bragg, sister of the bride. attired IN
white French organdy satin trim
miHgs. She carried in her hand Les
tout roses She was followed by the
bride, who came In leaning on, the
arm OF her brother, Mr.. william a.,
Bags. Jr. Her robe was of French or
g$hdy, trimmed In embroidered chif-
fon and pearl ornaments. She carried
+ in her hand an exquisite bouquet of
bride roses. more graceful or lovelier
bride never walked the aisle OF st.
PaNls Church. The groom. attended
tered from the rear of the chancel and
met the bride at the altar rail. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. c. II.
Hatnesi D. D., the rector, assisted by
Rev. Herbert NJ. Hope. pastor OF Mar
ket-Stfeet NJ. e. Church. The cere-
n,ony over. and while tile bridal party
were leaving the church, the organ
peeled forth the wedding march from
the "Hugenots." Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy left on the after
noon train for New York and other
Northern cities.
The bride is daughter of the late
d. Wilson Bragg, and her many charms
OF person and character have endeared
her to hosts OF friends. The groom Is a
son Of the late Rev. George N. Guy and
10 the private secretary of Major II. M.
sully, OF the Atlantic Coast Line. He
is also n member of the well-known
Arm OF Bond, Guy & Co., matters of this
place.
The numerous wedding presents were
exceptionally handsome. attesting the
nigh esteem In which the newly-made
( couple are held.
Last night the ushers were rendered
q reception at the residence of the
brides mother, a pleasant feature OF
which was the sweet music discoursed
by the 'Old Dominion Sextette, of
Hlch =. composed of Messrs. Sam
uel f. Crowder. John Relnhart, w. r.
walker, G. P. Mcclure, John F. Tan
ner, R!ohmond, and Mr.. b. Lee Rogers.
Of Petersburg. These gentlemen nre
friends OF the groom, and their pres
ence was high testimonial of their
regard and esteem for him.
The .storehouHe of Mr. w. IT. Stone
az HEBRON. Dinwiddie county, was de-
etroyeq by fire night or two ago with
itsl contents, The origin Of the fire
ana the loss could not be, learned.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas H. Woodv
left last night for the Atlanta Exnosi.
tion. yli7G S7eeiN@-s-.
The Committee on Hospitality from
kne different Baptist churches OF the
city Will hold a meeting tomorrow
Hames to the delegates to the General
Baptist Association. which convenes
here on the 18th instant About four
hundred delegates are expected.
pretty autumn wedding took place
Ists a3ternooH at the residence Of the
Farm, In Prince George county. The
contracting parties were Miss Rebecca
Ts1e, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs John
5 Lane, and Mr.. Ika w Ramey OF
petersburg. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. r. E. Barrett
pastor Of West Street NJ. e. Church in
TINS city, In the presence OF q large
seeemblaee OF invited friends. Mr.. and
ArS. Remey Will reside in PETERSBURG
Hut few election returns from the
3 SSFShnSsS III Tie inherent counties were
Eeeeiped here to-day. At New Hope pre-
cinct Dlnwiddie county, 142 votes were
caaE This precinct gave T. f. Clark
tne Democratic candidate for the House
OF delegates. a majority over S. Y. Gil
Ham OF 68. Gillian is the Fair Election.
1t' candiate. Southerland's precinct
~ which 142 votes were cast gave CIari;
o majority Of IS. Dinwiddie Courthousa
precinct gave Gillian a majority of ITO
There are eleven other precincts in this
county to be heard from Mr. Clark was
~ the city to-day, and in reply To oues
lions asked him by your correspon.
dent, said that he thought the contest
between Mr.. Gillian and himself would
be very close. 1t Is generally thought
however, that Mr.. Gillian has been
elected
Col. IS. B. Barham, the Democratic
candidate for the House from the coun-
ties OF Prince George and Surry re-
george county. Col. Barham had no OBJ
position. W
The Hastings Court, Judge J. M. Mu1-
len presiding, was engaged again to-
Gay In the trial of the suit OF Drain
Wright's administrator against Robert
9iliiam. receiver OF the Petersburg Stroat
Railway Company. The case was mr.
gued before the jury. who returned :,
verdict for the plaintiff for sI2. 000 dam.
ages. subject to the decision OF the court
= on the demurrer to the evidence. The
amount sued for is $4,000.
Mayor Collier. who has been mite
sick Tor some days. was out to-day and
Mr.; Emmett r. Morton, of Richmond
was In the city to-day.
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