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The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Mrs, Kate Mann, SOC Bathurst strseA
Tososto, Ont, Csn., Vice President of the
Ladies' AID ,oisty, writes 81 am pleased
to rive praise to Peruna for tho blessed relief
found through Its use. suffered for years with
backache and dragging down pains md often had
to go to bed and stay there when ! was SO baAy
simple sodsend to when Peruna was brought
to my notice. Every drop seemed to give mo new
and promised myself that IL found that 1t cured
me l would advocate ii SO that other suffering
women should know OF II. have been In y, rfoa
health for ono year. enjoy work and pleasure Ds-
cause in such fine health and no trouble seems too
heavy to bear when are in good health. Peruna
has simply been a household blessing. and mover
will be without il again. Mrs. Kate Mann-
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Women talk about nothing but their
drs ss.'' oh / don't know. 1t seems TO
me I've heard some of them talk about
heir hats
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Stilphree-Welf. now that you're mar
red. l suppose your wife expects you to
live up to your Ideals? Tidemann isadly)
No; her ideals
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
NOTHING TO PRAY FOR.

Seven-year-old Elizabeth has been
very carefully trained and 1t was pre-
sumed as matter OF course that she
made her nightly petitions to the
throne Of grace in the usual fashion.
But, to start a conversation with her,
one Of her aunts asked her If she said
her prayers every night.
mot every night" bashfully ans
wered the little lady. Sometimes
don't want anything"
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

. Tommy-What did your mother dc
for your cut finger. Johnny? Johnny
She didn't do nothin' but lick me fol
cuttin' 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Have you felt slippers. sir?" she said.
The boy clerk blushed and scratched his
head
Then. smiling back. he,found his tongue:
IT felt 'em often when was young"
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Anxious Inquirer is informed that the
failure to support clause in the divorce
laws does not give Colorado woman n
right to divorce II her husband falls to
support her for every Office for which she
may be nominated.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

W. n. UeDENvER.-N $1,000
Easo Asssssiss Atvertise0soes k1o1iy
AeakioA MS eaoeG
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Confederation old are you. little girl?
Edna-fou VIII have to ask ma. She al
ways takes care of my age In "A street
car.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

II you have smoked a Bullhead 5-cen
cigar you know how good they are. Il
you have not. better try one.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Hotel keeper-Iiave you given that man
his bill? Waiter-Yes. Hotel Keeper
impossible. Why. he's whistling still.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Quinn-So many drug stores sell
cigarettes of late. De Fonte-Well.
they are supposed to handle all kinds
Of poisons.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28
Smoke Baxter's "Bullhend' scent ciga

rural editor has this sign tackled to
the door of his sanctum: Were at
home to the dollar whenever it rings"
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

taken. used it faithfully for two weeks
and it completely cured me. have mot
had any pains since. anywhere. but feel
like new woman. am truly thankful
for what Peruna has done for me. BAR
bara Alberty.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Pernna is such a perfect specific for each
case that when patients have once used it
they can never be induced to quit it until
they are permanently cured. 1t begins to
relieve the disagreeabe symptoms at once.
The backache ceases. the trembling knees
are strengthened, the appetite restored, the
digestion made perfect. the dull heada ache
is stopped and the weakening drains are
gradually cured. These results certainly
follow course of treatment with Peruna.
Barbara Alberty. corner Seventh and
Walnut streets. Appleton. Wis, writes as
follows in regard to Peruna:
For years have suffered with back
ache and severe pains in the side
doctored SO much that became discour-
aged A school friend told me how very
much Peruna had benefited her and sent
out for a bottle, which did more to relieve
me than all the other medicine have ever
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This ia why Defiance
Starch 10 taking the place of all
others.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Pessimism has been defined the faitf
OF towards and optimism as the faith o
fools.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

The secret of the popularity Of Bakers
''Bullhead' scent cigar is revealed In one
word-"Quality.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES color
more goods. per package. than others.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

A smile of satisfaction goes with one of
Haxter's "Bullhead'' scent cigars.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

Mas Louise Mahon, 8 Glen Battle Street.
Toronto, Ont. Can, Secretary of tho KIM s
DSu4hters and Secretary of Lady MArra-
Dess Wrttes:-l IL all women knew of the benefits
TO be derived from taking peruna we would have
many happier and more healthful women. My
health has never been too robust and am easily
fatilued and can not stand much. About a wear
ago was SO run down that had TO take to my bed
and became weaker and weaker. A friend advised
me to try Peruna. and have great reason to be
grateful, for in two weeks was OF bed and in
month was perfectly we'll. and now find that my
health is much more robust than formerly so that
! take Peruna once or twice a month and Keen
we'll Mahon.
The Meeker herald., 1903-03-28

'I suppose" he said. at would be use
less for me to ask you to be my wife. -
at would" she replied, EFF that's your
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
BRILLIANT WEDDING
Marriage Of Chris .. Witherspoon
an Mss Lsurav J7n.s.

Marriage OF Sn3Ti.S ". Vh'e' St'SS''
an Mss Laura v. J7n.s.
fs,ecial II The Ttme..niacafrh.,
PETERSBURG. VA. Oct 2s.-There
was brilliant assemblage Of guests at
the Market street Methodist Church
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock to Wit
ness the marriage ceremony OF Miss
Laura v. Jones to Mr.. Charles u.
Wltherspoon. The church decora tons
were Of palms. ferns and chrysa nthe-
NUNS, most tastefully and beautifully
arranged about the pulpit. The follow
ing gentlemen served as ushcrs and az
forwards attended the bridal pair to the
altar: Messrs. Henry and Harvey Plum
mer. ]. W. Friend. OF Richmond: VIII
liam cuthbert, Eugene Jones. brother
Of the bride. and DR.. Frank W. Hams.
Miss Bea trice Jones. OF Baltimore. niece
OF the bride. and Miss Minnie spiller, Of
wytheville. were the maids OF honor.
ana wore beautiful gowns Of Paris mus
lin over white taffeta silk. becoming and
stylish hats Of white chiffon, with white
Sp1unes. md carried bouquets Of pink
carnations and asparagus ferns. Mr..
Alfred witherspoon, brother Of tn,
groom. was best man. The bride was
escorted to the altar hy her brother Mr..
some appearance was enhanced by an
exquisite gown OF white aeolan cloth
built on white silk and trimmed with
duchesse lace. a most beautiful white
hat to correspond completed this elegant
costume. She carried a shower bouquet
of lilies OF the valley and white roses.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
s. G. Hatcher. pastor OF the church, and
Miss Lucy weisiger presided at the
organ. Among the out OF town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. e. Bradley Jones and
Miss Beatrice Jones. Baltimore: Mr.. and
Mrs. T. ". Friend. Richmond; Mr.. Eu-
gene Jones. Richmond; Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred witherspoon. aIr. George Jones,
Mrs. Pallen. Of NorfolK. and others.
Miss Jones was organist Of the church,
most accomplished musician and a
general favorite In social circles. Mr..
witherspoon is member Of the firm,
Virginia Trunk and Bag Company. and
is exceedingly popular both in social and
business circles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
WRECK ON
SOUTHERN
Three Trainmen and a Tramp
Killed.
s.g .f ---.-------.--------~~
DERAIL DOUBLE HEADER
.--.~>------~----.--.
Engineer and Eoth Firemen kilI:d.
Other Engineer and BRAKEMAN Are
saA lnjured--Track Berg Repaired,
Danger Sig.al Disregarded,
DERAIL DOUBLE HEADER
tspoeial 70 rhe Tlrnes. pispa tet.,.

.a H
Especial 70 The Times. Dispateh.).
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Oct. 2S.-By an ac.
cident resulting In the derailment OF q
double. header freight tran near Besse.
rner City on the Southern Railway to-day,
-FOUR, lives were lost. The killed are:
q, THOMAS y. PETTus. engineer.
y J. r HIGGINS AND JOHN THoMP-
SON. fireraen.
white tramp named McoMHs. Of Gas.
tonia,
The injured are:
c. e. Tate. engineer; P. s. Ptatf, brake
man.
The train. which was double-header
with two engines. manned by Engineers
r. J. Pettus and c. E. Tate. and under
the control of Conductor Patterson. was
running at a fair rate OF speed when It
was dera.led at the switch near Besse.
mer City station. The track at that point
was being repaired by a force bf section
men. and It Is understood that tho section
foreman contends that the danger s:s-
nails he had caused to be displayed were
,notheeded. tits also said that the negro
flagman sent back to warn the tran fall
ed to signal It to stop.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
A Happy Country Wedding In Hanover
3.F n Crurfv
Especial to Tho Tlmes,plspatch.>.

Especial to Tho Times-p!spatch.>.
ASHLAND. VA, Oct. 2s.-The grand
old home az the winstons. in Hanover
county, "south wales" Nresounded with
the merrin,ent OF beautiful wedding
party this afternoon, when Miss Anna
Winston. tho elder daughter OF Mr., r.
p, winston, was married to Mr.. Percival
T. Rowland. we'll known barrlster of
sault Ste Marie. Canada.
TIE formal ceremony was solemnized
IN the historic old st. Paul's Church, at
Hanover Courthouse. by tho Rev. S. s.
Hepburn. at $3.50 P. N.
The bride was handsomely attired IN
white silk en- train and carried lilies OF
the valley, ana was attended by her
sister, Mrs. a. 2, Richardson, as matron
of honor. Mr. ". r, Smith, at Canada,
ass'steh the groom 8 best man,
Mr.. and Mrs, Rowland left on tho owe.
Ming train from Ashland In the midst
OF a large gathering Of friends from here
foY ssult Ste Marie, Canada via New
York city.
The following acted as ushers: Roger
r, Gregory, New Kent county, !. N.
vAuehan. Ashland, Va; W. s. Wight.
Richmond. Va; Clarence Taylor, Han.
over Courthouse Charles X, Coulling,
Richmond, Va; Thomas Il Winston,
Plttston, Pa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
WAS TURNED LOOSE
Judge Allen Obi .cts,to ths Stat, Doing
Fcli.e Du. f>- r ,;I-o,d..
(snecial Ia The Times.Dispatch,)

Special to The Times.Dispateh.)
GREENsBoRO. NJ c.. Oct. .s.--Cap-
tain r. 2. Johnson. of iAsheville, govern.
n,ent civil engineer. who succeeds Cap
tain Winslow. recently transferred. ar
rived here last night, and this morning.
In company with Major Morehead. presi-
dent Of the Guilford Battle Ground Com
pa.,y, went out to the battlefield to in.
spect the field and view the location
which had been agreed upon by Presi-
dent Morehead and Captain Winslow for
the Nash and Davidson monuments. c'e
work OF erecting these monuments by
the government has been delayed on &C.
count Of the change in officers in the
survey department, but active steps will
now be taken to have the ten thousand
dollars appropriated by Congress to
Build these monuments, expended for
that PURPOSE.
J. C. Herring. OF the Herring Artificial
stone Company, OF Charlotte, has en-
tered into a co.partnershin with Alessrs.
sam Brown and w. q. Crater, OF this
city, and the new firm will manufac.
ture artificial stone and do a general
Wholesale cement business,
A young man dressed in the uniform OF
q marine was tried before Judge Allen
to,dsp forI beating trains.
that he could not understand a law
which N rds the State and county do
ipolcesq duty FOR railroads. Solicitor
Brooks read the act which was passed
by tho General Assembly, OF $780,. na'.-
Ing it n,isden,eanor TOR any person
'to.ride on a train without paying fare,
unless BY the consent Of tho conductor
or permission OF the ensireer, Judge
Allen said that under suef, law any
one could so through train ana arrest
Il. IL trA M ssarpe-- s>n,~'t.,As Wa ~.
nounoed that In future casea Of this kind
the State would have ia prove by witt
nesrss that defendant he'd not had per.
mission Of conductors. or engineers to
ride,
Ex.congressn,an Thomas Settle Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
BERRYvlLLE WEDDING
Rev, Franklin w, ke foot Makes Miss
Louie DIX Hardesty His Bride,
Especial to Tho Tim es.pispatch.)

tspeo!al 70 Tho Times.Dlspatch.)
WINCHESTER, VA, October 2S.-Mlss
Louise Dix HaFdssty. daughter Of Mr.. r.
D. Hardesty. OF Berryvills, was married
at the Baptist Church in that place at
noon yesterday to Rev. Franklin w. Key-
foot. OF Essex county. Va. Rev. Julian
Broaddus, DID. performed the ceremony.
assisted by Rev, T. p, Shepherd. OF Ber-
ryville. Va, aud the church was hand
some.y decorated ana ...led with large
gathering OF friends to witness the event.
The hride entered leaning upon the arm
o. her father, and wore a gown Of green
travelling cloth, She was preceded by her
n,atron OF honor. Mrs. ). r. Hardesty. Of
Harrisburg. Pa. wearing blue hroadeIoth
The groom was accompanied by his bro,
ther. A. Moss Kerfoot, Of Berryv.lle. TIE
ushars were ], r, Hardssty. Of Harris
burg, ], II. D, ksrfoot, OF Berryville
Dr. Lester IIudgins, Of Richmond; Frank
Dec, Hardesty, Of Hlaeksburg, Va, After
tho ceremony the happy couple left on
a Northern wedding tour, They will re-
side In Es.ex. where the groom Is pastor
OF a Baptist Church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
PRETTY euLNlkY WEDDING
Marriage ofW. T. Long and Miss ADJ
1. terrf.
(speclal to Inc Times-plspatc

Especial to The Times-pispatch.,
GRE We, VA, OCT as.-becheihrcnn,
the ancestral home OF the terrys. IL
LunenEurC. was the scene Of beluttfli
marriage last Tuesday. when Mss Ada
L. Perry daughter or Judge w. h Pet.
ry, became the bride OF Mr.. w. F.. Ions.
OF Charlottesville.
The parlor, nail and dining-room were
beautifully decorated with autu.nn leaves.
Opposite the parior door an impromptu
ohanccl vas formed with potted pants
and can elabra. .,.5 - q
The bride wore white ergondys elahor-
ate.y tucked and trimmed with clunr
laca and veil caught with o spray OF
lilies Of tie valley and pearl pins, which
were worn also by the brides mother on
her wedding day.
Tho BRIDE descended the stairs, carry.
Ing bouquet of lilies OF the valley with
her mad OF honor. Miss Frances Perry.
who was atured In white organdy and
carried yellow chrysanthemums. They
were met at the parlor door by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. John L.
White. Of Charlottesville
Misses Mary Jones. Annie Courtney and
Hettie Perry carried wreaths of yellow
and white chrysanthemums. forming an
aisle TO the chancsI, preceded By lit e
Katharine Perry. niece Of the bride. who
charmInsly filled her posit on as flower
girl
The bridal party entered tho parlor to
the strains Of Lohengr.n's w>d1inS
march, which was played by Miss Mar
garet NJ Pettigrew.
During the ceremony Jaunita. the
brides favortta air was softly p.ave +.
while the Joyful notes of Mende.ssohn' S
wedding march announced tie fact that
tbs happy couple were one.
The ceremony was performed BY Rev.
r.. B. Leo. OF Charlottesville.
After the ceremony the guests we've
ushered into the din ng-room wh-re 4
typical old Virginia supper was served
in ants-hellum style. which e.oquenty
bore testimony to the skill of the hes
tess. Mrs. w. n, Perry.
Among the guests present were Mr..
John Marshall, OF Detroit. Mich. uncle
OF the bride; Miss Mary Jones. OF X e.
wick: Miss HelIon Bonnie. of Fredarlcl s.
hurg: Mas Annie Gully. of No tn Car
DINA; Miss Laura, HeinInEhausev, Of
Richmond; Miss Margaret M Pe'tigrew.
OF Woodslde; Mr., Frank ]. Sampson, OF
Manchester; Mr., Arnlstead Long. sof
Lynehhurg; Mr., John l.. White. Or. and
Mrs, John II. Young. OF Burkevlle; Mrs.
Frank Fowlkes. and Mr.. W. 3. Fowlkss.
OF HYDE Park: Mrs. Alfred Stables ard
Mis- Annie stah'es. of Ruler mont: Meas.s.
Charles n. Dickinson and Henry e. Lee.
Of Nottoway.
The numerous and handsome presents
bore testimony to. the popularity OF tho
happy couple.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29

more. officiating. Miss Norris was ac-
companied to tho altar by her mad OF
honor, Miss Jessie Divine. .-- church
was decorated in palms, ferns aid thry-
santhemums. The br.do was gowned in
a going-away dress Of blue cloth. with hat
to match. and carried white chrysantte-
numa. Tho maid Of honor wore white silk
null. over white silk and carried pink
chrysanthemums. The best man was Mr.
T.. A. Carr. Of Leesburg. Ushers Messrs-
J. 3. Titus. William Norris, Arthur Di-
vine and John T. Hourihane. all OF Lees
burg.
Of the brIde's parents, Mr.. and airs. Og-
den left TOR trip north on che nisht
train. They received many beautiful 8 its.
Mr. Ogden is q prominent young business
man here. and they will reside in Lees-
burg ia+ifs4a t-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
A PRETTY WEDDING
Miss Clarke Becomes Bride Of Mr.
G. B. Arno' d.


a very quiet wedding was celebrated
on Wednesday. October 2sth, at high
noon, in the home of Rev, James O..
Kirk, of Laurel, Va, where Miss Minnie
j Clarke became the bride OF Mr.. Charles
Is. Arnold. The Rev. J. o. Kirk. pastor
OF Bethlehem and Mount Vernon Baptist
sChurches, performed the ceremony.
y The bride was gowned In a. handsome
gray travelling suit. with hat and gloves
to match. while the groom wore the con-
veut!oual black.
The maid Of honor was Miss Belle Talla-
ferro, of Glen Allen. while Mr.. Charles
Browne Kirk acted as beat man. Miss
Eunice Kirk rendered the wedding march
from, Mendelssohn. The parlor was dec
grated In roses and cosmos.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold left Immediately
after the ceremony on the ls:25 train for
washington, Baltimore. New Jersey and
other Northern points, and will be at
homo to thar friends after November
10th at Poplar Grove" King George
county, Va.
The bride Is a lady OF unusual Sits, and
has been matron at the BAPTIST Or
phanags, Salem, Va, for as:number OF
years, where sha has won many friends,
The groom is well known and popular
business man Of King George Courthouse,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
JUDGE PEBBLES ILL
His Court Beng Adjourned from. Day
to Day-F .uncry COMPANY,
Y fspecial to The Times Dispatcil.).

His Court Beng Adjourned from Day
to Day-F .uncry COMPANY,
tspecia, to The Times-Dlspatch.>.
RALEIGH, N. C. Oct 2s.-The North
Carolina Corporation Commission has
changed the date Tor the hearing Of the
freight rate Dom plants Of Charlotte from
November 9Th to November 4th as the
circus is billed tor the former date.
Judge PEBBLES Is still Ill at his home in
Northampton county unable to hold
Wake court, which was to have convened
last Monday. Court, is being adjourned
from.-d to day by the sheriff In the
hope that the Judge may recover In time
to hold at least portion OF the term,
which is three weeks.
The Secretary OF State charters the
Wake Forest Foundry Company. OF Wake
Forest, this county with a capital OF
100000 authorized. and $4,000 subscribed.
John G. Dunn lis oneI of the principal In
.corporators. .s1
i The North Carolina Medical ,;Associa.
.tion of negro physicians, surgeons ard
pharmacists met eto-n1ght in Shaw Uni
wersity. the sessionarto continue until
Thursday night Dr-1 NJ. 7. Pope,sof RAJ
leigh, lis president. and DR.. j. H. Bullock.
OF Greensboro. secretary.
The programme includes THE reading OF
a great number. oes OCCASIONAL papers
and discussions thereon. III
A summary Just footed UP BY, the regis
ter Of deeds shows that. the total State
and county taxes to be collected In Wal e
county for 1908 Is s1T0,5os.ss.
Deputy Sheriff Fl. H. Jones, OF HEREFORD
county brought negro convict to the
penitentiary to-day to serve ten years for
attempt to commit criminal assault.
Not In six years has there been 60 much
cotton on the Raleigh market as there
was to-day when 56s bales were sold by
farmers from the surrounding country.
The great influx Is on account Of the
advance to ten cents, the price fo- wufch
there is a concerted action on the part Of
a number Of the moro extensive planters
throughout this section to hold their cot
ton. Several planters seen to-day sad
they are holding their crop for twelve
and one-half cents which they believe
will be reached soon, according to the
present crop Indications.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
Elegant Homo Wedding in
Brunswick.
MICH OILS OMAS
Beautiful Wedding In 6errwil,. Where
Rev. Franklin w, Xertoot Made
Miss Louise elk Hardesty His
Bride--Wed in Leesburg,
(spocial to Tho Tlnne.- Dispatch.>

BARRow's sToaE. VA. Oct. a.
The prettiest home marriage OF the sea
son was solemnized this evening OF 1890
o'clock, at the residence OF Mrs. Lavinla
Thomas. mother OF the bride. when Mss
Eleanor becams the bride OF Dr.. n. A..
Nicholson. The double parlors had neon
deliberately decorated with chrysanthe-
NUNS and whita ribbon. Messrs. Ben
Jones, wilbur webb. Howard Powell
and E. Tom Maddux acted as ushers.
and tho following were the attendants.
who flied In In the following order: Miss
Alice Thomas with Mr.. Hope Ke!lunl.
MISS Carrie Thomas with Mr.. Walter
Powell. Miss Lizzie Jones with Mr.. sid
Connally Miss Eva Thomas with Mr..
Charlie Jones, Miss Helen Kennedy
with Mr.. Watson Doyle Miss Sadie
wallace with Mr.. Tom Sam Maddux,
Miss Maria connally with Mr. Gregory
Wallace. Miss Bessie Maddux with Nr.
Ashton Thomas. The bride Yves attired
in 4 broadcloth going away Butt ana ear
ricd ehrysanthemurns, whilst her lady
attendants carried ferns. knotted with
white chiffon. and wore white.
4 Little Edwin and Ruth webb acted as
flower bearers.
MES Monnie Ward presided at tho
organ.
The bride is the daughter OF Mrs.
Lavin,a e. Thomas, Of Nottoway couaty
She has been teaching In Princess Anne
county for the past two years. She Is
qulta popular In society hore. as was
fully attested by the numerous and
handsome presents she received.
Dr.. Nicholson is the Oldest son Of Rev.
John W. Nicholson, OF the Virginia Con-
ference. and Is prominent practitioner
. ~. having oradu-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-29
SURPRISE MARRIAGE
Interesting Cer.moni al LAUREL Joining
a Popu ar Cru-l>,

aPopuar Ceu-l>.
(sreeiaj to The Times-l,isratch)
coMORN, VA. Oct, 2s-The marriage
at Laurel, Va. to-day oY Mr.. Charles
3. Arnold and Miss Minnie F. Clarke.
o. this county. was great surprise to
hosts OF the friends and acquaintances
OF the couple. yet there was nothing CT
an "elopement" about It. It was known
to some that Mr.. Arnold aud Miss Clarke
would be married some time or other"
for they had been lovers ever s.nce they
were little school children" but scarce
~ third OF dozen people In all the
word could even suirise when the nr"-
The time when and the place where
the two would be made one was secret
that the lovers kept with ideal success.
James 9. Kirk resides there, Mr. Kirk
was pastor OF the contracting par ties
some years ago. when he resided IN
king Georse and being the first pastor
taeir youth, 1t was agreed, or understood,
that II they were ever married the core
r1ony should be performed by their first
paas ss ca * Was sad SS esss at 1t t sse
for. some time. and came down TO Laurel
q few days ago, according to long,
formed plans. to meet and DO united
WITH the lIlUkl o. ucE .CI1olSS.f
Z; The couple are widely known. and both
are deservedly popular In ktnE George
good old Virginia families. whose names
are inseparably connected with the his
tory OF King George.
Mr.. and NJ s. Arnold have gone North
on brida! tour. and will return and pc
wifi reside at Poplar Grove, Mr.. Ar
holds pretty and coy homestead, near .
miles. from King George Courthouse.
number Of handsomae and s l;s Il pres
scented to the happy pair on theiv ar:
rival next week. and It IS und ,ai,s Da
given then-the dates to be fixed as soon
as, the day Of their return home is def
nitely known. 95
Mr.. Ogle Crismond. Of this county, and
Miss Lizzie Rawlett, Of Alexandra. for
Washington early this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Crismond Will reside In
the national capital city, where the for
ner has engaged in business.