Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-02
BRIDES OF AUTUMN.
THREE MEMBERS 0y A BEDFORD
FAMILY WE'RE MARRIED.
HOST ROMANTIC WEDDING.
Major Otey's speech at Fancy Grove
An Aged Preachers Splendid ser-
mon-Vnion Cooperative school
and Its Successful Session..


licenses were obtained for three OF hts
chiidren-a daughter and two sons. An
other remarkable incident was. that tho
| two brothers married two sisters. Elisha
| w. Con and Miss Lille +. Markham
| were wed, and Edward NJ. Goff was
| united In marriage 20 Miss Culfernia
Markham. The brides are daughters Of
| Mr.. Thomas Il. Markham. The third
couple was Miss Victoria Con and II. c.
| Whorley.
At 4:So o'clock. on Wednesday morning.
Rev. Thomas w. Dooley was aroused from.
slumber TO perform a marriage cere-
| mony. the participants In which were
Mr.. William hester and Miss Mary Alice
Folden, of Thaxton. about six miles dts
tant.
Disapproval of the match on the part
| of the parents of the bride led these
| young people TO take this step. They
boarded the midnight train at Thaxton
for Bedford City, where they arrived In
due time. and repaired to the home of
| Rev. Mr.. Dooley, who obligingly per-
| formed the ceremony.
MAJOR oTEY'S SPEECH.
On Friday. Hon. Peter J. otey was In
town en- route from Fancy Grove, ON
the south side of the county. abons six
teen miles distant, where he had been 10
address the sovereigns on the issues Of
the campaign. He showed up the In
| consistencies OF the Republican party.
I'm many counts demonstrating the evils
| of the Dingley bill and denouncins. tho
| mismanagement displayed I'm the conduct
of the war. He entered upon the cur
| rency question and gave many Interest,"
| inc pOfnt9 nradfCffnu "a the nQxf Drogl-
dental election triumph for Democ-
racy, In the election OF Bryan. ..-t
Major Otey Is in splendid health and
spirits, and is everywhere accorded a
hearty reception. HIS entire career since
his advent into the political arena as
representative In Congress from the Sixth
District. has received tho unqualified
appreciation of the people OF his party
In the county, by reason OF his faithful
service in their behalf. There IL no doubt
that he will again receive cordial sup
port at the coming election.
AN AGED PREACHER.
On last Sunday Rev. ]. NJ. Bannister. of
Huntsville, Ala, delivered memorable
and earnest discourse at St Johns Epis-
copal church. The sermon made a pro-
found impression upon the hearts OK his
auditors, and its effect was Frightened
by the remarkable appearance OF tho
speaker, who has attained more than
| fourscore years, and whose serene
countenance attested that no had tasted
of the peace that passes understands
| ing" of which he so eloquently spoke.
The Union Cooperative School, re-
| Gently opened I'm the Jeter Institute, nas
| an attendance OF 102 students. The female
contingent are boarding In the school
building, while the young men have quar-
ters at Hotel Bedford, whose summer
season has closed. At both places board
| ing Is arranged on the cooperative 5ys-
tenn, tho cost to each person not exceeding
s. or Sc per month. The apartments or
the hotel are luxuriously furnished ana
perhaps no students ever had more ole
CANT appointments in their dormitories.
The young lady students wear the Ok
ford caps and create quite sensation
when they appear in public.
Much satisfaction has been expressed
thus far on the part OF the patrons upon
the conduct OF the school.
MACON ACADEMY.
Randolph-Macon Academy has now an
| attendance of ninety-two students, and
the session Is progressing most favorably.
The decorous department OF the students
I'm public is a notable feature OF his
, admirable institution.
on Friday afternoon the funeral or Mr..
John Wilson, whose sudden death las
| been reported, took place from 81. John .
Episcopal church, In the presence or
large assemblage OF relatives and friends.
, The services were conducted by Rev.
/ Dallas Tucker, the rector. The intermeat
= was at Longwood Cemetery, where, be-
meath the soft rays Of the autumn sun.
; all that was mortal OF the kindly gentie-
man was laid to rest. The floral tributes
, were very numerous and beautiful.
on Tuesday afternoon, the Fifteen Club
! held its trst reunion after the summer
: vacation, at the home OF its secretary.
} Mrs. j. j.. Nichols. The handsome rooms
were artistically adorned with golden
: rod. roses and other flowers The occa-
> sion was especially marked by the pres
ence OF Miss Minnie Nichols, the charm-
ing daughter Of the hostess, who, for
some time past has been absent, and
was only on visit home.
Another agreeable feature OF tho occa-
sion was the fairy-lke and exquisite
dancing OF little Olive wilkins, OF Peters,
burg, tiny. tot OF years. t.l
Delicious refreshments, dispensed In
, dainty and graceful style. gave the finale
10 an evening that was thoroughly
enioyed by the members OF the club and
, invited guests.
Perhaps the most beautiful season OF
all to enjoy the perfection OF the scenery
and bracing air OF this mountain town.
Is the present, when the first scaries
, banners Of autumn tinung are being
unfurled upon the gum and sourwood,
and the sunbeGms are changing the YER
, dure OF the Virginia Creeper 70 crimson.
but most Of the summer boarders ana
= visitors have homeward fed. There mas
been quite an exodus OF these during tho
week.
ON Thursday Mrs. +. p. Leayenworth
ana her daughters, Misses Light ana
I Helen. OF Petersburg; Mrs. Riddle and
two children, Of Norfolk. left for their
homes
Mrs. Thomas Harrison, OF Davidson.
n C.. and her sister, Miss Florence ieft-
witch. are visiting old friends here tnis
week.
\ Mrs. Robert Ridley and daughters. who
/ have been guests OF Miss Saliie WILSON,
, have returned 70 their home, IN Forts
mouth. ~
: Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Crowley, OF New
: York. are guests OF Mr.. Rowland hhete'
about three miles distant.
Mr.. Aames Ficklin left Thursday to at
tend the Union Theological Seminary, Al
Richmond.
Mr s. 8. Lambeth, Jr.. who has been
visiting his father. Rev. DIR. >. >. Lam
beth. returned TO Norfolk on Friday.
MT James ID. Mason, OF Petersburg.
| Maid a business visit here Thursday.
Miss Minnie Nichols returned Wednes'
: day 10 her school duties, at Greenwich
, | Conn.
Mrs. b. +. Reese. OF Kansas City. No.
Is the guest OF her father. DIR. &. A
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