The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-04-13
TWO LIVES LINKED.


A Country Editor Decides That 1t Is Not
Good for Nan to BE Alone
ITO apologize, or not to apologize,
that's the question. There comes in the
life Of every one a time when it becomes
obligatory. though often long delayed,
to obey commands and to heed admoni-
tions found in Holy Writ. equal to a
command, which says lit is not good
for man to be alone"
Well, we've been guilty Of disobeying
the commands Of bachelordom and sur
mounting all it's trammeling freedoms
have taken unto ourself q better half
and do not under the circumstances
think it necessary to offer an insult to
our readers by apologiEing for the non
appearance Of the paper last week or
it's delay this week We don't expect,
however. to cause such a delay, as we
don't intend trying the experiment
again-the editress being well pleased
with her new situation. wouldn't be
at all surprised did she assume control
Of the paper and relegate US TO the pots
any improvement may be attributed
to such a change.
Returning to the subject Of the text
We desire to ask the indulgence OF our
readers for a few minutes for slight
recounting and reproduction Of hatter-
ing not ees the brethren an sistern'
have bestowed upon US me).
The ceremony linking the lives Of
two was performed at the Methodist
church on January rs. at 11:80. by Rev
J. NJ. Wyatt 1t is stated that the
church was most tastefuny decorated
we admit we were not cognizant Of the
- he
Of an immense crowd, the pastor we
twain and the impressiveness OF the
VOWS taken Cbeing our first experience
In the role Of the bridegroom.
This being legally and religiously
we retired from the eyes and
presence Of the multitude, retiring to
the residence Of Capt. Thomas Sp1ght,
where the gOodly lady Of the house and
her lovely daughter had spread a feast
mid rare. fragrant lovely flowers
ferns, waving palms.
AT the residence Of Col. G. s. Robert
son at New Albany we found, on ar
rival there. another feast Of good things
awaiting us. and a royal time was en-
5oyed for several days.
Returning to Ripley, We found an ez-
cellent repast awaiting US at the home
of A. G. Barnett.
On last Saturday and Sunday we
were again Toasted on the best by Mrs
II. T. COunseille and family
A week Of feasting and entertain
ment by relatives and friends soon sped
by, and now we are at home" to our
friends. or foes, wishing all a happy and
prosperous life. To Mrs. Spight and
daughter, Lillian. the bride and groom
return special thanks for remembrance
with rare and choice flowers. The fol
lowing sent presents. for which we re-
turn sincere thanks:
Miss Lizzie Counseille. one berry set,
half dozen drawn napkins
III. #. CounseiIle, Jr., one pair linen
towels
Mrs. Fl. T. CounseSIle. set knives and
forks.
Miss MolHe Lackey. set goblets.
Miss Sue Keenin, a sum Of money.
Mrs. L. z. Robertson, two quilts and
a sum of money.
Miss L. L. Robertson, two quilts.
Miss a Alline Robertson. picture.
]. J. Robertson and wife, wash bowl
and pitcher.
L. d. Hines & Co, parlor lamp.
a. G. Barnett, set cups and saucers-
W. L. Burns, pair linen towels.
Mrs. NJ. S. Elliott. wall bracket.
James Keenin, Holstein COW.
Tippah Creamery, one eheese.-Rip-
ley (AGiss.) Advertiser.