The Forrest City times., 1900-10-12
The Realization of Loves Dream.

there transpired . scene of beauty ln (which two lives were united in the sacred bonds of mstriiaony. Thsre is always a fascination about wedding which nc other function can claim, and old and young alike seldom ever lose an oppor. 'tsnity to witness the tying of ths nupsisl knot; This occasion was no exception and at on early hour the spacious church building was filled with admisIng friendr sof thu happy bride and the gay and happy -shro6g bristled with good feeling and joyous expectancy. 1t is rsss pleasure tc exptrience this charmlng sentimen, which tfriIls the soul like . story of chiy. airy,and makes the blood Jingle like . draueht Of old wine.
 1, Over aweek ago handsome invitations announced the coming marriage of Miss vallie Davenport to Mr. Paul Franklin Mauck, of Princeton, Ind, aud seciesy was alive with interest for tho approach. tng a6air throughout the entire week. l, The 'nv'tatioss read, "Mondsy evening October 8. 1900. st halt past six o'clock Baptist Church, Forrest City, Ark" Long before the hour fer shs ceremony the wedding Guets began to asrive--curi. ous and speculativs-every one vas dis cussing the affair in detail and atimlring the unique and artistic decorations. Tn. decorative scheme at the altar might b. termed pyramid of pot and cut flowers The pot plants were Boston serus, palms umbrella plants. cape jassimine, lemon trees and geraniums. The cut nowers :, were principally roses aud the ssImm ings. tvincsh were ivy, asparagus and jassa. mine. 1t was indeed handsome creation and was feast for the many eyes which bene'd It with such high appreciation and, interest. The ladies who arc responsi ibltN for the decorations deserve praise and honorable mention, and were Mesdame, J. D. Baugh, L. E. Davenport and M. CI 'Aempleicn; Missss Alice Saniers, Lucille Dye abd Mary Iiard. [ At e:4S by the clock Lohrengrin'. march husl'ed all whispering. and as Mrs 5. T. Manning fseIingly rendered the inspired strains, the bridal party entered :. the church from the vestibuIe, proceed ing along opposite aisles In the following order:
 To tho right, Mr. John T. Sanders, as usher, followed by Mir. Paul Franklin Masck and Ar. E. P. Taylor, the groom end best man, making . handsome trio, all attired in the conventional black, while down the left aisle came Mir. Rob,. Davenport. as usher, followed by the ; sweet girl bride upon the arm of her brother, Ar. L. E. Davenport. { < Misc Vallie was siaborately gowned in rich cream plush taileta silk with pear, trimmings and real poi0t lace. veil and orange blossoms. AlwAys pretty, on thi. evening she was an exquisite picture Of beauty and grace, and wAs the recipient of meritsd admiration and sincere encom. tums, and every eye aud every lip ex. pressed approval.
 The bridal party ranged in semi circle before the altar and Eld. A. N. Coucl ,stspred out before the happy pair and in i, . brief ritual pronounced Paul Franklin Mauck and valeria Jsns Davenport ma, and wife, while from the superb organ came the sort and harmonious stvains ot "Cai' Me Thine Own," and impressed the listeners us some inspired translucen, improviso of melody forming pleasing accompaniment to the sacred words of the minister.
 To the cadence of Tanhauser,s march. the bridal party retired, repairing to tn, home of the brtass sister where prspara. tsons were sveedily made for the journey north.
 At the depot Mir. and Mrs. Mauck were surrounded by an enthusiastic party ot well-wishers. aud congratulations were given. The bride was charming in tray. cling suit of brown cloth. and her man, friends declare that she never appeared
 
 to better advantage Showers of rice and the slipper-those emblems of friends hip were thrown at the departing couple. and every one was filled. with . desire for their long life and prosperity.
 E" route to prinsstsn. Indiana, MT. and Mrs. Mauck's future home, they will spend . few days seeing the sights in $, Louis.
 he groom Is . well.to.d0 planter aDG real estate dealer of the HoosIer s,ste and Is a gentleman ef financial mportance and snyiaele standing in the conmunity which claims his citizenship. His love shd admiration for the l0vd,y flower which he has chosen fos his lifs comnan. Ton IS behttingiy bestowed and THy TINES extends hearty congrstu stulstions.
 TIT. Sly Fox.