Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-07
NOT GOOD TO BE ALONE.
The Editor Tries the Other Way and
Tells His Readers About IT.

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From the Ripley Advertiser
| TO apologize, or not to apologize, that's
| the question" There comes in the life of
| every one time when it becomes oblsa-
| tory, though often Icng delayed, to obev
commands and to heed admonitions foun,
IN Holy Writ, equal to a command which
says 1t is not good for man to be alone -
wen, We've been guilty of disobeying the
comma of bachelordom and surmount-
ing all It's trammeling freedoms have taken
tiito ourseif better half and do not
ulcer the circumstances, think it necessary
10 oHer an insult to our readers by apolo-
slllhs LOT the Ion temperance Of the paper
last week or it's delay this week We don,t
eApect, however, to cause such a delay as
we don't intend trying the experiment
aasain-lhe entrees being well pleased with
her heW situation. Woaldnt be at ali sur
pIlSed did she assume control of the nanar
and relegate us to the pots-any imnrove
meht may be attributed to such a change
heturhlns to the subject of the text We
uesire 10 ask the indulgence of our readers
Ior rev minutes for slight recounting
anu reproduction of fiattering notices the
brethren an sistern' have bestowed upon
US tme). po
Inc ceremony lirking the lives of two
was performed at the Methodist Churcb
on January 70, at 80 O'clock by the
Kew. j. NJ. Wyatt. 1t is stated that the
cnurch was most tastefully decorated. We
being aware only of the presence of an i'm
mense erowd, the pastor, we twain, and the
1mpressheness of the vows taken (being
our hrst experience in the role of the bride
glComl.
This being legally and reliriouslv cole
prated. We retired from the eyes and pres
ence of the multitude, retiring to the res
laenGe OF capt Thomas Spight, where the
goociy lady OF the house and her lovely
daughters had spread a feast mid rare.
fragrant, lovely flowers. ferns and waving
palms
At the residence of Col. c. s. Robertson
at New Albany, we found, on arrival there
another feast of good things awaiting ms
days. ~
Returning to Ripley we found an exce,-
ieht repast awaiting us at the home of
A. G. Barnett
On last Saturday and Sunday we were
again Toasted by Mrs. H. T. Counseille and
A week of feasting and entertainment ~,
relatives and friends soon sped by, and now
we are at nome" to our friends, or foes
WE Mlsh ,1 az a happy and prosperous life.
10 Mrs. spight and daughter. Lillian tho
bride and groom return special thanks fnr
remembrance with rare and choice flowers
Inc following sent presents, for which we
return sincere thanks:
Miss Lizzie Ccunseille. one berry cot hole
dozen drawn napkins
1. Gounseille, jr, one pair linen towels.
MIS- II. L. Counseille, set iniyes and
Miss Mollie Lackey, set goblets.
MISS Sue keenin, sum of money
Mrs L. E. Robertson, two quilts and
money. H' anu
Miss L. L. Robertson, two quilts.
MISS A. Aline Robertson, picture.
). j. Robertson and wife, wash bowl and
pitcher. WASH 'o"i anu
l.. y Hines & Co., parlor lamp.
A; e. Barnett. set cups and saucers
w. l.. Burns, pair linen towels
mrs M $. Elliott, wall bracket.
James Keenin, Holstein COW
I1ppah Creamery one cheese