The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-16
TAkE MARRIAGE vows


idsI ulSnL OF the pFettIeSt maria ge
service that has been solemnized in
that city for some time. The prin-
cipal parties in this happiest of all
events in ones life were Mr.. Patrick
Henry Wilson of Waxahachie and
Miss Emmaa Witherspoon of Mid
lothian. The popularity of these
two Young people was attested by the
large crowd present to witness the
ceremony which united their lives
and destinies a
| Not only was there a large attend
ance of Midlothian people, but
about seyenty-five went from this
city to be present at the marriage
and TO join with the people of the
brides home town in extending con-
gratulations to the happy couple.
The Central operated special
train for the accommodation of the
groom, the groonamen and the
| friends of the groom. The train left
here at Gas and arrived at Midlo-
| THAN at 7:15. After disembarking
from the train the visitors went di-
rectly to the church where they
eagerly awaited the coming of the
bridal party
The sacred edifice was handsomely
decorated for the occasion. In each
aisle near the altar was an arch
done In eyergreens and white, with
decorations around the altar incIud-
ed palms. ferns and cut flowers. The
soft glow of various colored tapers
added to the beauty of the scene.
When the Waxahachie contingent
reached the church the building was
already comfortably filled, and be-
fore the arrival of the bridal party
many were forced TO stand
The ushers were r. G. Carlisle.
Lee Quaite, j. A Redman of Waxa-
hachie and w NJ. HAWKINS of Mid
lothian.
As the bridal party arrived a; the
church entrance Mrs. Webster sang
in very pleasing voice 20. Promise
Me, Miss Harmon of Cleburne pre-
sided at the organ, and as the in
'strument gave forth the soft sweet
tones of the wedding march there
was a general straining OF eager
eyes TO catch fair glimpse of the
charming bride First down the
right aisle came the officiating min
ster, Mr.. Chalmers Mcpherson. who
took a position in the center OF the
altar. Then down each aisle march
ed the ushers, preceding the bridal
party, composed OF Misses Anna
Morgan, Tilly Witherspoon, Jimmie
White: Messrs- ii. y Peters, Ed
Pierson and George MizeH Follow
ing the attendants came the pillow
girls. Lucille Witherspoon and VIII
lie Galiga, dressed in pure white
The bride entered at the left door
accompanied by her sister, Miss Net
tie Witherspoon. who acted as
bridesmaid. Leaning on the arm of
his best man, Mr. Ed. Laughiu, the
groom proceeded down the aisle
10 the altar where he was met by
the one whom he had chosen TO as
sumo his name and share with him
the joys and SORROWS of life. kneel-
| ing in front OF the minister they seal
ed their plighted troth and assumed
| the sacred VOWS of wedloCk The
| ceremony was pronounced by MI
Mcpherson in simple and impress
siye manner.
After the ceremony the newly we'd
ded pair, accompanied by the entire
bridal party. were driven TO the
special train which was awaiting TO
bear them 10 their home in this city.
The train reached here about IS
and nearly all who were aboard re-
| paired 10 the groom home on West
/ Main street where a reception was
held from 10 to u. During the early
4 part of the week the groom had been
4 busy furnishing ais home and getting
everything ia shape for the recep-
ton nf his bride Many friends who
could not go Co Midlothian 10 stiffness
the marriage attended the reception
10 meet the bride and vide Sith each
other in extending congratulations
The resins were arfls'iesily decorat-
ed In tho dining room de-
tcions punch. Safers aud Salted
a lmouds ~sr~ served By Misses
rortiA Fearis aud Jimmie Davis.
H The bride and groom s~re the r~-
slpsents ot almost an endless nnmts~r
as handsome aaa valuable presents
Several of the more valuable wtft@
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