Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-13
GREENEVILLE.
The Marriage of Mir. Dunklin to Miss
 Boiling a Happy Event.

The Marriage of Mir. Dunklin to Miss
 Boiling a Happy Event.
 Greenville, Dee. 12.(Special Correspon- dence.)-Mr. William Turner Dunklin, Jr., a rising young druggist, and Miss Mamie eldest daughter of MT. Samuel J. Boiling, both of this city. were mar ried at St. Thomas Episcopal church at o'clock Wednesday morning. the rector, Rev. George R. Upton, officiating.
 The new church with its brilliant lights and handsome and appropriate decora- tions, presented a beautiful interior, and long before the hour for the ceremony every available space was crowded to it's utmost capacity with the friends of the high racting parties, leaving many outside, unable even to get near the building, thus evincing the popularity of the young couple. Just back of the chan eel rail s.ood an arched entrance with closed doors, above which hung we'd ding bell of eVergreenS. The doors, when opened, revealed in gilt letters on one side Dec. 9, the other, 1896, and high above the arch of the doorway was sus- pended, also in gilt letters, the sentence, Those whom God hath joined together let no man put assunder." Rainbow col ored ribbons designated the seats re- served for the family and invited guests, punches of the same hung from the door knobs, and lamps, pot plants and ever greens were artistically and beautifully arranged throughout the building. The music, consisting of organ, violin, flute, guitar and mandolin, was magnificent, and after an appropriate air sweetly rem dered, the bridesmaids, eight charming damsels, and the groomsmen, followed by the four ushers. msrched up the cen ter aisle in alternating couples of gentle men and ladies, to the music of 'The Sweetest Story Ever Told" The brides maids were handsomely clad in moire
 
 On reaching the chancel two lines were formed. the brdesmfnds in front, facing the audience. Next came the bride in handsome gown of white brocaded satin, leaning on the arm of her father. The groom coming from the vestry room with his best man, Dr. Frank M. Thigpen, of Montgomery, met the bride at the chancel rail, and as they approached the arched entrance, it's doors were thrown open by the brides two sisters revealing the min ister, who, stepping forward, proceeded with the beautiful and impressive cere- mony of the Episcopal church. Thus the happy pair were united in the holy bonds of wedlock When the vast throng, ap- roundings. slowly dispersed, wishing the pair much joy and smooth voyage through life's journey, in which your cor respondent heartily joins.
 The church ceremonies being finished, those bidden repaired to the elegant
 
 ful and dainty viands awaited them, and joy and happiness reigned supreme until midnight, when a most joyous and bril- liant occasion ended.
 meeting of citizens was held at the city court room this afternoon for the purpose of discussing and formulating plans for the organization of cotton mill company. A number of earnest and en- thusiastic workers were present, evincing much interest in the enterprise, and something definite on the subject may soon be expected.
 A. w. Hawks, of Baltimore, lectured at the opera house last night to a small but appreciative audience, which was de- lighted from start to finish, and by urgent request has consented to appear before our people again tonight MT. Hawks "The Funniest Man on Earth" is one of the very best and most entertaining speakers now on the lecture platform, and an opportunity to hear him should not be missed He is complete, first