Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-28
SUFFOLK.
Desperate Lover Takes Laudanum
and Cannot Recover.
His Sweetheart Nero Girl in Short Dresses
Wedding Bolls In smithnold Tho Arm
strong Oyster Case Presbyterian
Church Notcs-Brief Mention.
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Suffolk, Va. Feb. 27.-Young Emmett
Saunders love drove him to despera-
ton. This afternoon he was thought to
be dying in Newport News, as q result
OF a dose of laudanum. taken yester-
day with suicidal intent. telegram
brings word to Nansemond relatives
that he cannot recover. Some of them
left for his bedside. Saunders lived
with his parents in Nansemond county,
near Cleopus. He worked for awhile in
Franklin. Some time ago he became
infatuated with a girl who resided near
his home, and whose age is IA years.
She wore short dresses. Saunders pa
rents opposed the suit. but despite this
he paid her much attention. His was n
love too deep to be diverted by small
obstacles.
Eight OF ten days ago the young girl
and her father left for Newport News.
Saunders went. too. He had been away
almost ever since, and Nansemond
people were not sure whether he had
been married. The girl did not SEEM
ingly dislike Saunders and her parents
had not repulsed his addresses.
MARRIED IN SMITHFIELD.
Decorated with evergreens lighted by
candelabra and filled with Il company
Of society folk, the auditorium OF Christ
p. 70. Church, in Smithfield, was the
place OF pretty marriage ceremony
at q half hour past noon to-day. The
persons to the contract were Miss Mary
Wren Wilson, third daughter OF the late
John Shady Wilson, and Edward Holle-
man Cofer. formerly of Smthfield. but
now a commercial salesman OF Rich
mond.
Miss virgie Jordan of Norfolk, was
maid OF honor, and Goode Golfer, of
Newport News, q brother Of the groom,
best man. The ushers were James
Southall Wilson, Of Norfolk; J. Waver-
~ Thomas, ]. w. Barrow and John A.
Wilson, OF Smithfield.
THE TOILETS.
The bride was dressed in n tailor
made travelling gown of dark gray
cameps hair, with black hat and gloves.
She carried Bride roses. A ring service
was used.
The maid Of honor was attired in
white organdie. with a black velvet
hat. She carried Bride roses. The
bride was given away by q brother, 7.
s. Wilson, OF Norfolk.
Mrs. r. s. Thomas looked after the
organ, whose notes interpreted Lohen-
grin during the entree, and Mendels-
sohn at the exit. While the ceremony
was In progress Mrs. Thomas gave n
pretty rendition of Because I Love
You. Dear"
The rector. Rev. F. G. Scott, was
assisted in the ceremony by the Rev.
r.. Elliott Boykin, of Nelson county.
Va, q nephew OF Colonel r. 20. Row.
kin.
There was an ante-nuptial lunch
served at the brides home, on Mason
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Cofer drove to
Fergusson's wharf where a steamer
was boarded for Baltimore. They will
take a Northern honeymoon.
GUESTS FROM A DISTANCE.
Among the out-of-town friends and
relatives Of the principals who attend
ed the marriage were: General and
Mrs. Earl M. Rogers. Of Viroqua, Wis;
Mrs. M. j. Causey and Mr. and Mrs.
George l.. Barton. of Suffolk Mrs c.
G. Jones and Mrs. L. Landlord, Of Nor
folk; Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Pegram and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warren. Of
Bacon's- Castle, Va.
The bride is well known in Suffolk
and Norfolk. She Is n sister of Mrs
=. Z. Jones, OF Norfolk and Mrs Wal
ter r. Ames, of Smithfleld. The groom
is well-liked young business man.
ARMSTRONG OYSTER CASE.
The county courthouse was TODAY
occupied with persons who had plunged
into the judicial consideration of al
legged violators of oyster laws. 7. d
Armstrong, Norfolk packer, was on
trial before Justices A. S. Eley and T.
M Arthur on the charge OF stalking in
natural oyster rocks in Nansemond
river Armstrong is associated in the
conduct of the business with rich Ros
ton men, and their company has eyten-
sive operations.
Armstrong is represented by J. L.
McLemore and j. u. Burgess The
prosecution is being conducted by Judge
Rawles and r. w. Wltners, who an
pear In the interest OF an oystermens
league. :
Fourteen witnesses were completed
to-day. That is all but one of tho
States witnesses. The exception is
James III. Haughwout, who is expected
TO prove the star witness for the pros
ecution.
The State contends that Armstrong's
agcnts mad been at work from 200 to
$50 yards beyond the line established
IN the Baylor survey in 1892. 1t is con-
tended that this has been done re-
peatedly since January "a of this year
The evidence for the defence will no
gone into tomorrow.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.
The series OF meetings In progress at
the Presbyterian Church showed an in
creased attendance tonight, when Rev
A. D. Mcclure. OF North Carolina
preached on THE Angel Wrestlinp
With Jacob" To- morrow's tones OF
IA and 7:45 p. m. will be. THE Peace of