The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-02
Structures OF Old Nlrglnia's Marriage Laws
Evaded by Going to North Carolina.
THE OLDEST LADY RESIDENT DEAD.
Mrs. Mary A. Wall Passed Away sun.
day Night -RObbcd by Burglars
Caroline rarker-Iuf0rmntO oyster
ROast-Piche d Up Brcvitics.

Among the passengers on the Norfolk
and Western train. which arrived here
this morning just before s o'clock, were
Miss Coleman. OF Prince Edward county.
and Mr.. Spencer jackson. Of Prince
E George county. Both are school teach
ers. so 1t IS said. This congeniallty of
occupation added To the strength Of their
affection. They are both familiar with
the art Of teaching the young idea how
to shoot. Mr.. jackson has been prac-
ticing this training process upon the
youth Of Holland, Va, where he is the
master of nourishing school Miss
Coleman was chief instructress in 4
school at Prospect, Va. She had forty
four pupils. Now they may have to look
for another mistress.
With all their crudition school teach
ers sometimes make mistakes. Such
was the case to-day. Appearances indi-
cate that this clipping couple expected
to make Suffolk the scene of their mar
riase. Here Is where N1r. Jackson failed
TO display his knowledge of Virginia
marriage laws. He applied for a license
and was refused. The prospective bride
was not resident OF Nansemond, and
this disqualification was instrumental I'm
putting fee in one OF those accommo-
dating justices who have their home in
the Old North State.
After Miss Coleman and Mr.. Jackson
had taken breakfast At Mrs. NJ. 4.
Ileiths boarding house on East Wash
ington street, and when the latter had
failed to get that little nuptial permit
from the clerk, matters looked serious.
But cupid was backing them, and their
plans must not be frustrated. They
thought rapidly. The solution came.
The south-bound express on the Norfolk
and Carolina was nearly due. They must
catch 1t They did. Tickets were bought
for Gates. From there they were trans
ferred TO Gainesville. where the two reQu-
sites now needed-licensc and a magis-
trate-were found without looking far
nor long. Concluding the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Jackson came TO Suffolk and
ate supper before leaving for Holland.
II has been said that blessings secured
under difficulties are swecter.
OLDEST LADY DEAD.
Mrs. Mary ~. Wall Is dead. The de-
mise occurred at S:i5 o'clock last night
4. her home on Plnner street Since the
death of Mrs Evans, few days ago,
the deceased was the oldest lady in
SUFFOLK. having reached four score and
Elk. Mrs. Wall had been in feeble
health for year or ore, and death was
more as result of old age than any spe-
cllic ailment.
The funeral will take place at O'Clock
Tomorrow from her late residence, Rev.
Daniel II. Austin officiating, The inter
mcnt Will occur in Isle ur Wight coun-
~ at old ST. Luke's church. The de-
ceased leaves no children. She was n
great aunt Of Mrs. w s. Riddick and
Alr. Jot Wall
DICK EPPES ROBBED.
Mr. Dick Dppes. residing on the White
MARSH road. three miles from Suffolk.
was robbed Saturday afternoon He says
the burglars secured about SIG This
amount was found in two trunks both
OF which were locked. but the keys were
hanging up in full view of any person
VINO happened to be in the room. No
one was at home ut the time, and after
the robbers had forced the door, the
men had nice quiet time in rihins
the trunks. There was SO secreted else
where, which they left. There were two
or the marauders. one OF whom wore a
No. shoe. Mr.. Eppes' has his suspi-
cions.
a DRY COURT DAY.
This was the calendar day for Isle of
wight court. but there was nothing
done which could hardly be character
1Zed as court proceedings. Colonel r. T.
uSoykin, states attorney, was not there
nor was there any jury present No
business OF Importance was transacted
The crowd was small
LOOKING FOR HEAIIntI.
mfr. and Mrs. George 4. Frisbee NJ
Lower Parish, We're in Suffolk to-njrht
as the guests of relatives. Mr.. Frisbee
expects to leave Tomorrow for South
efn FINES, N. c., where he will remain
Tor severa! weeks in search of better
health.
DEATH Oh MISS PARKER.
AT the residence of Mr.. James Parker.
on Main street, died Miss Carrie Parker.
ut O'Clock Sunday afternoon. She had
long been in an enfeeblcd condition as
. result of consumption's rayagcs The
deceased was about 90 years of age. She
leaves two brotherS-Messrs James and
John Parker-both of Suffolk. She was
member OF the Methodist church. from
which the funeral service will be con-
Quoted at IL O'Clock tomorrow morning
Dy the pastor. Rev Fl. C. Chcatham,
The interment will be in Cedar Hill.
INFORMAL OYSTER ROAST.
There was an informal oyster roast
To-day at the office of n. r. Withers &
Co. at the wharf. 1t was given in
honor of Misses Jennie Briggs and Mary
Delk. Bivalves of the luscious variety
were served in any style desired.
LECTURE POSTPONED.
Because of the bad weather Tonight
the lecture, which was To have been
given at the Baptist church by Rev.
Gilbert Dobbs, OF Franklin, under the
auspices of the Il. Y. p. u, was post
poned indefinitely. The lecturer didn't
arrive. Those who assembled to hear
the address were entertained by the pas
tor. Rev. j. F. Love.
PICKED UP ANYWHERE.
Miss Jennie Briggs has finished copy
ing and verifying the poll books at every
precinct of Nansemond county, and the
COPIES have been delivered IN tho IN opa -