The Mena star., 1898-06-08
A TRUE LIE.
An Interesting Account of Romantic
 Arkansas Wedding.


 ing its existence occurred in Snaix township, on the Cossatot quite re- cAntlv. Marian valine links was the bappv bride and Peter T. Wellington was the proud groom. Miss links was the daughter of remarkable pioneer character; her father, James Henry Jinks, having lived here for many years.
 It seems that the courtship between these young people. which culminated in happy union quite recently, was very singular affair Wellington had been working in an old Spanlsh mlne for several years, ana had worked until all his clothes were worn out. The company had failed and no divi- dends had been declared Wellington at last had become discouraged. and, starting out afoot with an old bed blanket wrapped around him and bread-tray over his head to protect him from the boiling rays of the sum- final lv made his way to the home of J. Ii. Jinks. He took the precaution, how ever. to call the old man out and ex- plained to him the condition of his wardrobe.
 Wellington at that time, was slight of figure and wore number 32 pair ct trousers when he had them. Old man links was a 300 pounder, and wore what is known as "barn- door, alias ssmother hubbard breeches," but he very readily agreed to donate suit ot his clothing to Wellington under the existing conditions, and carried them out to him, who after having donned them, entered the home of his hospit- able host; here he stayed for fourteen years, of course, he changed his clothes occasionally, and got them nearer his size. Whilst he felt very large, the truth is that he had not in- creased any in avoirdupois.
 It is hard for two young people pos sessed of the attractive qualities of Mariah Valine Jinks and Peter T. Wellington, to live under the same roof and not love, and the result was that these parties became desperately enamored of each other. This love matured and increased in intensity until it reached the temperature of an Ineandescent light. The parents of the fair maiden offered no opposition, on the other hand, quite the reverse. Sarah Jemimah Jinks, the mother of the girl. instead of attempting to cool the passion that burned in the breasts of these two lovers. rather undertook to fan it into flame.
 Col G. D. Royston, very prominent man, at one time. in the state of Ar kansas, together with one Gen. Kan ook, both being men of remarkable avoirdnpois. frequently visited James Henry Jinks, aud the only reason why they were not entertained in the house was because it was impossible, owing to the size of the family, so the Colonel and General camped at a spring near by under a board shed, and practiced law in the county as law cases would come up, drinking brandy, etc, and they took quite a prominent part in the celebration of the nuptials herein set forth.
 James Henry links was at one time, and still is, regarded as one of the most celebrated coon, 'possum and bear hunters that has ever lived in any portion of the country.
 Coming down to the marriage cere- monies. which quite recently occurred, it will suffice to say that they were conducted in the most modern style. A procession was formed at the fami ly residence composed of the neigh boring lads and lassies, afoot or horse back, mule-baclS in OK wagons etc, and proceeded to the neighborine church, headed by the now famous Cossatot band, of which James Doolit tie was the leading spirit assisted bJ Henry Chubbs. Doolittle had very fine instrument. violin of the Ole Bull pattern, (which was invented be. fore Ole Bull was known), while Hen, " Chubbs was armed with a banjo. The procession proceeded in line ot march to the inspiring tones of that glorious old tune. "0ld Granny Rattle trap, she came home. '
 Only one marring incident occurred in the whole program Unfortunately