The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1897-07-23

N&Z9y1 eiEEe4S%SN Of pieasan 4 r u,
WS HSHSAAl npon the incl
EALaVSl&eSS1y dents Of this Joy
MG%S full event.
H2SSH5 II is certainly
neither our pro-
vince nor our purpose to entcr the mys-
tic domain OF romance. The fact re-
mains, however. that the courtsnip OF
this choice couple was something
unique. with fidelity worthy Off
Capulet or Montague. with devotion
which was strictly mutual affair. their
plighted troth and sacred faith In each
other remained mistaken and inviolate
to the last With q singleness OF pur-
pose most commendable in o young
man, affording an example all would do
we'll to emulate. young David like .
good and trnte) man, pursued the be.
witching object OF his affections until
the affair terminated thus happily.
On Wednesday evening quite num-
Der Of invited friends and guests assem-
bled beneath the hospitable roof OF the
Alexander home. Promptly at the APP
pointed hour, 7:sO o'clock. the ceremony
was performed. To the subdued strains
of a wedding march. played in very
pleasing manner by Mrs Myrtle Fer
guson, the bridal party marched down
stairs, and entered the parlor, where
the minister was awaiting their arrival.
Then, as solemn hush fell over the
expectant throng. the beautiful and
impressive marriage ceremony was per-
formed, by the Rev. Mr. Grimes, unit
ing the two Young voyagers for the long
and eyentful cruise DER the sea Of life.
joining them together for veal or woe,
and invoking Heavens richest benson
upon them and theirs forever. The
bridesmaid was Miss Estelle Hall. n
school. mate of Miss Alexander, and one
of the charming bellies Of Warrington.
The groom's best man was Mi. Thomas
Currie, a popular young gentleman OF
Buckhannon.
The bride and bridesmaid were taste
fully costumed in white organdie. and
the gentlemen in conventional black.
When the marriage rite was over, the
numerous friends in attendance crowd
ed around the central figures in the
group, eager to extend congratulations.
The bride was looking her loveliest,
and was truly tempting bitof feminine
ty and womanly grace The BRIDE
groom looked the rugged specimen OF
resolute manhood that he is, combining
a becoming dignity of demeanor with
an urbanity strictly Chesterfeldian.
The bride was the recipient OF pres.
ents numerous and beautiful, the trib-
ute of admiring friends.
The attendance at the wedding was
large, the great good will and cordiality
of our popular ex-sheriff not being
bound within conservative limits. The
younger element predominated in point
of numbers. Among those who graced
the occasion with their presence were
the bridegroom's employer. Mr.. r. I.
Lowndes, and his estimable wife.
Soon the company broke mp into
small groups, and q good social time
was enjoyed, pending the arrival of the
train that was TO bear the bridal pair
away. Elegant refreshments were serv.
ed. and dispensed in royal style All
were loath to depart from spot so de-
lighttul, hut time admonisled the
merry -snakers. and almost the entire
| company repaired to the railway station
| to see the couple off. Here the rollick-
ing young folks spent hilarious half
hour, in which the time honored GUS
| tom of rice.throwing was INDUCED in.
| II was notable event in the annals OF
the old depot, which will probably not
witness such an event soon again. Save
the mark for the county clerk and the
parson were on hand; doubtless with
an eye to business. having probably en-
tered into . combine with Cupid. the
arch and jolly little archer. of whom
more than one are said TO have caught
q glimpse.
A truce with sentiment. q truce. What
has sentiment to do with sober affairs ,
Getting married is serious business.
Now the east-bound train comes
laundering in, and momenta,y lull
falls upon the sportive throng. The
young husband and wife proceed to the
platform, and get aboard the train, fol-
loved by the eager company. who rain
upon them cereal tokens Of esteem. A
moment thus. and they are gone.
Tie young couple will spend some
time In eastern cities ON their wedding
tour. We join with host Of friends in
wishing them bon rcyage