Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
A DAY OF MARRIAGES
CUPID HAD RICH HARVEST IN
RICHMOND YESTERDAY.
KISS EVANS WEEDS mr.. SHACgELFORD
Miss FoIkes the Bride OF MIR. Minor
The Cussons-Jchnson NuptiaIs-
wedding OF MIR. Biiiey and Miss
poYycII-othcr Events.

married yesterday AFTERNOON at the resi-
dcnce OF the brides parents. No. l1s
south First street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Father Walters. in
the presence OF only the most intimate
friends Of the families.
This was, indeed. a pretty autumn mar
rage The double parlors OF the hand
some residence had been exqulstely deco
rated with palms and potted flowers, and
over this luxuriance melted the glow OF
the oventide sun. In the back parlor
was set up the altar. before which the
solemn vows were taken. The only at
tendants were J. NJ. Harvey Taylor. who
acted as best man. and little Miss Louise.
sister of the bride. who daintily per-
Formed the service of ring-bearer. The
bride, known and loved by a large circle
of friends for her many amiable quail
ties. was attired in a handsome travelling
suit OF plum-color cloth, and carried pink
roses.
After the ceremony the happy couple
left for the home Of the bridegroom's
parents I'm Gloucester county, where they
viii spend their honeymoon.
Mr.. Shackelford holds a responsible po-
sition with the Starke Implement Works.
and Is regarded as a young man Of fine
promise.
The esteem I'm which the young couple
are held was evidenced by the large num-
Der of handsome presents they received.
MISS FOLKES WEBS.
Again wedding bells rang merrily at
o'clock at the residence OF the bride
parents. No COS east Leigh street when
Hiss Kate Winn Folkes became the bride
Of Mr.. Robert b. Minor. OF this city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
r. A. Folkes. OF Gloucester county
relative of the bride. This marriage,
while essentially q quiet one, Witnessed
only by the most intimate irlehuS anu
relatives. was. in its simplicity, beau'llui
and impressive. 49, ,uoor
After the ceremony Mr.. and MIS- Minor
LEFT for a tour through the Northern
States. -. - NJ
me young lady IS a daughter OF Mr.
T. Folkes. and sister Of Mr.. Mlnefee
Folkes. the well known young attorney
and Mr.. Elbin c. Folkes, who was re-
Gently nominated 10 represent Rlchihohu
I'm the House of Delegates. 40
The bride is a handsome Blrl Vi ,,,aat
hr,tnette type. and possesses a Tlch' swSoo
~ ~ nor some time past she has Deeh
a member of the choir OF BIoau-"' -
Methodist church Mr.. Minor II an NJ,
rrable young man. He is son Vi ~
r r Minor. and holds responsive Po''
Non With H. ID. Eichelberger CO.
MARRIED At MONUMENTAL
Miss Kate d. Johnson and Mr.. Edward
7 Cuseons were welded yesterday alleI-
noon at 2 o'clock at Monumental chuICh
Rev. r. s. Goodwin performed the ceIe
mOny. II, CO.,, 90 the
lote yVuliam j. CussOns. at one time
,onnected with the Mllhiser Manufac-
tuning Company. His bride is the daGgh-
Ter of Mr.. James Johnson, OF NICHOLSON
street Fulton. p,n... 1obn
Lamb. John Wood Robert Talley, Percy
smith. and Witty. 49,.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs ,,r Gus
sons left for a trip North. On IeIuIhl''5
they Will reside I'm Fulton.
BLILEY-POWELL.
rho wedding of Mr.. Frank A. Bliley
ana abss Nellie +. Powell, when tooh
place in the Sacred Heart church yea.ei,
day morning at o'clock was Wlthtsstu
by one Of the largest assemDlages tht Ina me-
allied the edifce since its erection Every
seat was occupied and many OF the
friends Of the popular young couple hau
20 stand I'm the aisles.
The interior of the church was eiapo-
ratelv decorated with ferns and cholce
Dotted plants arranged i'm pretty eHects'
presenting a scene of rare beauty
The nuptia mass was celebrated py
Rev. EHtner ANNilfio hf9tAf VI N--N-'
y. c., who was assisted in the service
Inv Rev. Father O'Reily. pastor of the
Sacred Heart. and Rev. Father Donovan
pastor Of ST. Joseph's church while Mas
tiers Thomas Powell ana haphaei bIiiey
attended as altar boys.
Nfr. John Powell. brother OF the bride
acted as best man. The marriage cere-
1n0nv was performed according to the
solemn ritual Of the Catholic Church. Al
jfs close Rev. Father Meyer delivered
the usual address and charge to the new
Unmarried couple.
The bride was attired In travelling
gown of steel-gray. Miss Helen Kirk pre-
sided at the organ, and rendered the we'd
ding march from LOhengrn. The full
choir of the church were also in attend
ance.
The ushers were Hon. W. i. Reddy and
Nfessrs Arthur Randolph Mayo. w. }.
Miller II. Y. Foster, John Ryan, and a.
Nlr. and Mrs Bllley left on the noon
train for Washington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia and Niagara Falls. Thence they
Will tourney to Erie Pa. Returning home
they will take up their residence at NO.
o0- east CLAY street They viii be at home
after December list The couple were the
recipients Of a vast array Of costly and
elegant bridal gifts in testimony Of the
high esteem in which they are held.
Welded IN THE EAST END.
Church Hill was also the scene Of a
pretty wedding last night At o'clock at
No 200 north twenty lnlIO Suctl, MIS-
Jennie Howard and Captain w. H. Max
wei were married. Rev. Joel T. Tucker
pastor Of East-End Baptist church, OIL
GATED and only intimate friends were
present The bride is a charming lady
enioying a large circle of friends. Captain
Maxwell Is well and most favorably
known I'm Richmond where for many
wears he was engaged in the wholesale
shoe business.
SOME OTHER MARRIAGES.
Quite a pretty wedding took place yes
4erday morning at the parlors Of the Rev
rather OReilly. when Miss Minnie NJ
Wood was united in marriage TO Mr.
Edward II. Mains. MIR. Z. j. Griffin acted
as best mar.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr.. James
Wood. Of Fluvanna county. The groom IS
foreman Of the Horseshoe Department Of
the Old Dominion Iron and Nail-Works.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Mains
left Richmond for an extended northern
trip.
With quiet but impressive ceremony
Mr. Eddie l. Gilman and Miss Jessie V.
Boyden were married at the residence OF !
the. brides mother. No. 923 west Marshall
street Tuesday night at $3.50 O'Clock. Rev.
Mr. t. ii. Rawlings Of Ciay-Street Me- |
thodlst church. was the officiating min
lister Immediately after the ceremony the |
happv couple left for Charlottesville on
the Chesapeake and Ohio train where
they will make their home
THE bride is an accomplished and popu-
lar young lady, daughter OF the late j. j. |
Rovden and the groom Is son Of j. w. |
Gilman, OF this city.