Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-24
WE'D AT HER BEDSIDE
MRS. wOODALL SEES MISS MOSS
MARRIED BEFORE DYING.
DEATH FOLLOWS THE WEDDING.
The Aged GRANDMOTHER Expires
Within Two Hours After the Cere-
Account of Her Alarming Illness.

Hynens altar was erected in the
shadow OF death at the home of Mrs.
Elizabeth Woodall. at No. 500 east Broad
street, yesterday morning, when, at the
bedside Of her dying grandmother, Miss
Lizzie Moss, of this city, became the
bride of Mr.. Charles c. Millner, Of
Smithville.
The young couple had been engaged
for some time. Their contemplated union
was the fondly-cherished wish Of Mrs.
Woodall: Preparations for the celebra-
tion OF the nuptials were in progress
when the grandmother Of the bride-elect
became i'll, and was forced to take TO
her bed. That was three weeks ago.
The young lady's trousseau had been or
dered, and the devoted parents and
grandparents had fitted up at their Joint
expense a charming home at No. 2ilO
west Main street, to be occupied by the
young couple after their wedding trip
should be over.
The sudden illness of Mrs. Woodall
loomed as dark cloud on the ffori-
zon that had erstwhile seemed so bright
to the eyes Of the lovers. Anxiously.
they watched at the bedside of the sick
woman, whose condition daily became
more and more discouraging. Monday
morning the physician in attendance
upon the patient announced that her
malady had reached stage that made
the end seem imminent, and advised the
family 10 prepare for the worst. When
Mrs. Woodall learned of her serious con-
oh decided N haUn tha maria pp
occur while she yet lived, saying that
it would comfort her to see her fond
hope realized in the union of the couple.
Mrs. Woodall's two children by her
first husband-Mrs. w. B. McCrary, the
brides mother. and Mrs. w. A. Hunter
were in constant attendance at the bed
side of the dying lady, and the sudden
summons brought Mrs. NJ. A. Millner,
the groom's mother. from her home in
Smithville, and Mrs. B. b. Moseley and
Mrs. j. Puryear, his sisters, from their
home at Belona, Powhatan county. Rev.
William A. Barr, rector Of Monumental
church, was called on, and agreed to
perform the ceremony.
DEATH SOON AFTER MARRIAGE.
Shortly before $50 o'clock yesterday
morning the preacher arrived at the
house and was ushered into the sick
chamber, where the bride and groom
waited by Mrs. WoOdalPs bedside.
Solemnly and sorrowfully the ceremony
was gone through according to the rites
OF the Episcopal Church. The face Of
the dying woman lighted up with graft
fcation while the clergyman pronounced
the words that indissoubly linked to-
gether the lives of the twain, and at the
end of the ceremony she gave them her
blessing. a little more than two hours
later. at II 80 o'clock, the poor. feeble
hands that had been extended over the
heads Of the couple in benediction, were
cold in death.
Mrs. Woodall was born in Birmingham,
Eng. sixty-seven years ago, and came
10 this country with her parents at the
age of 3 years She was married In early
womanhood to Mr.. Hunter, who was
engaged in business here, and amassed
a comfortable fortune. Some years ago
she was married in the North to Mr..
James Woodall, who carried on pros
perous business for twelve years. Or
late years he managed the furniture
business his wife conducted at No. 800
east Broad street. She was a consistent
member of Monumental church. Her
granddaughter, the newly-made Mrs. Z.
c. Millner, is an attractive young lady or
many and varied accomplishments. She
is an exceptionally hne performer on the
piano. and possesses a rare knowledge
of music. In Baltimore and Norfolk, as
well as in Richmond, she is popular with
a very wide circle Of friends and ac-
quaintances.
USHERS AS THE PALL-BEARERS.
The funeral will take place from the
residence at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon
Rev. Mr.. Barr officiating The following
gentlemen. most of whom were to have
acted as ushers at the marriage OF Mr..
Alillner and Miss Moss, will be the pail
bearers: Messrs. Walter Goodman, wal
ter McGehee, Joseph rutherford, ira
c. Payne. ]. b. Klepstein, John Moody,
lanes McGehee, and Sidney Lockett.
wedding at Cold Harbor.
A beautiful home wedding occurred AT
the residence OF Mr.. A. G.. Allison, near
Cold Harbor Monday afternoon at 8
o'clock. The contracting parties were MT
q r. Steinmann, OF Richmond, and MISS
Mary NJ Allison, of Hanover county. The
groom is a promising young businessman
Of Richmond, and the bride is young
Iadv of many accomplishments, ana Is
greatly admired by her many friends:
After the ceremony which was performed
by Rev. w. b. Tyler, the bride and groom
left on the Z. NJ. train for Washlng-
ton and other points North.