Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-20
A Day Of Marriages Several
Couples United.
John Copeland Holiday. Member of tho
Town Council. United in nratrlmony to
Miss Jennie Patterson Long Most Up to
the Jury Senator shauds Talks-Br
Items.
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Hooh dl . CLOCK married to Miss Jon-
ME Patterson Long, daughter of Jacob
Alison Long. The ceremony was per-
formed in Alamance county, N. c.,
where the bride lives.
Miss Pearl Long, sister of the bride.
was maid of honor. and Frank A. IIol-
laday, of Suffolk, q brother of the
groom, was best man. The ministers
were Revs. w. S. Long, ID. D., an uncle
OF the bride, and Rev. William p. Nc
Corkle.
The bride is an attractive young wo-
man. She is Il sister of Mrs. S. L.
EVERETT, of Suffolk, who was married
some months ago. The groom is en-
gagged with his brother in the coal and
feed business. AT the last election the
bridegroom and r. G.. Dennis led the
council ticket.
Mr. and Mrs. Holiday will arrive in
Suffolk tomorrow
LASSITER-SNIITH
a marriage ceremony which came
somewhat in the nature of a surprise
to their friends took place this evening
at o'clock at the brides residence, on
Main street, No. rs. The principals
were Mrs. Martha Jane Smith, widow
of the late William Smith, aged SIS
years. and MIR. John Wesley Lassiter,
90 years old. of High Point, N. c. Rev.
l.. Il. Barton, pastor of the Baptist
church, was the celebrant. This was
his first marriage ceremony in Vir-
Sinia and he this week qualified to
celebrate the rite, with c. o. Harrell as
surety. on the bond.
Miss Jernigan, of Norfolk, O cousin
of the bride, was maid of honor and
Mr.. Lassiter. of Gates county, N. c.,
half brother of the groom, was best
man.
Concluding the ceremony n splendid
wedding dinner was served, which was
enjoyed by few friends.
CARTER WILKINSON.
There was marriage today in Gates
county. N. c.. about two miles from
Gates station. at the home of Charles
Edwards. Rev b. f. Black OF Suffolk,
was the celebrant and the principals
were Miss Luiie Wilkinson and John
II. Carter. There was n considerable
crowd of county people at the nuptias.
This was the second couple Rev. Mr..
Black has treated in that way.
PIERCE
There was a wedding tonight on
Holiday street. the principals being
Miss Addie Rountrae, whose parents
are dead, and Frederick c. Pierce, an
engineer at the Nansemond Peanut
Company's plant. The nuptals We're
celebrated at the home OF the brides
brother.
CLERKS OFFICE MARRIAGE.
John Henry Calling co,ored, this af-
ternoon left the county jail TO enter the
matrimonial state with Lula Wood
,rHr celebration happened IN the county
clerks Office in the presence of the
clerks. sheriff and sheriff's deputies.
Rev. j. NJ. Copeland, the minister. kiss
ed the bride and then told the groom
to DO the same thing. The ceremony
was not sought by tho groom. but the
girls father. Henderson Wood. who
lives near Magnolia. had insisted on IT,
MOST UP TO THE JURY.
After six days time OF the famous
Isle OF Wight alleged oyster piracy
cases the evidence was completed to-
day and the lawyers have begun sum-
ming up Two witnesses We're eYamin
ed on the sixth day-Sk eeter. for the
defense. and BloXom. q son of one OF
the holders of the grounds. for the
Commonwealth. After argument the
court will grant instructions. which
are regarded as unfavora BILE to the de-
Tense. Two speeches were made today
one by Attorney r. NJ Lett. of Newport
News. who opened for the prosecution.
and another by Attorney John N. Sc
brel, Jr., of Courtlani. who argued
for the defense. The case will proba-
bly, get to the jury tomorrow. when
Lawyer William S Holland, of Wind
sor. will talk for the defense. and Colo
mel Il. Il. Boykin will close for the
State.
SENATOR STANDS HERE.
Senator William Stands, of Court
land. and Mrs. Stands were in Suffolk
tonight. When asked which one of the
persons mentioned in Nansemond coun-
ty as delegate TO the constitutional con-
vention the majority of his friends over
1tnt. "a
they would probably not vote as n
whole for any one man. Senator
Stands added, however, that from
what he had heard he thought that
pr. Barnes would suit the people as
we'll as any.
Senator Stands is supporting Judge
Prentis very heartily for the Supreme
Court. From what lie had learned re-
Gently Mr.. Stands thought Judge Prem
It's would develop much more strength
in the First and Third districts than
many people think
Senator Stands says three persons
have been mentioned as constitutional
delegates from southampton - Hon.
John G. Parker. Hon j. benson Pret-
low and Judge J. Il. Prince
MEN TALKED or FOR CONSTITU-
TIONAL CONVENTION.
The next thing of local political
interest is The identity of the
man who will represent Nanse-
mond county in the constitutional con-
vention. Three persons have been
talked OF more prominently than the
rest-Dr. Thomas II. Barnes. County
Judge w. j. Nilby and Circuit Judge
Robert Il. Prentis.
In southampton county there have
been two men. perhaps others men
toned in tho connection-Judge j. II.
Prince and Hon. j. benson Pretlow.
former representative to the Lower
House from that county.
Over in Isle of Wight your CORE