Evening journal., 1905-08-02
GIRL FROM HERE
HASTILY WEDDED
Groom in Detroit Actually
Forgot to Engage a
Minister
SEQUEL 70 RECENT ELOPENENT

Philadelphia. Aug. 2.-As a sequel to the
elopement Of Mrs. Marie Cumberland and
Frederick Nichols. on April 1 last, word
comes from Detroit. Mich. today Of an
other such AFFAIR in the marriage Of Miss
Fannie Fuimer and Robert II. Lawrence,
chums of the first couple respectively.
For six years Miss Fulmer, whose FAM
Z lily lives in Wilmington. Del, and Mrs
Cumberland. kept boarding house at ~
South Tenth street, this city. They were
I inseperable, and. with Mrs. Cumberiand's
daughter. Mildred, lived happily together.
Then one night Mrs. Cumberland went 20
see James X Hackett in his play.
Attracted by the handsome face and
graceful manners Of Frederick Nichols,
who played a part, Mrs. Cumberland cN-
pressed desire 10 meet him. This was
easily accomplished as number Of mem-
bers Of the company were staying at the
boarding house.
WHIRLWIND COURTsHIP.
Miss Mildred Cumberland told Of her
mothers courtship, this afternoon.
Il suspected that there would be a we'd
ding" she said with a quiet smile. be
cause by mother and Mr.. Nichols were
together constantly He called here on
every opportunity and often he would take
her out 70 supper. ut the eiopement came
so suddenly it took my breath away.
"one evening, while Nichols was call
ing on Mrs. Cumberland. he brought his
chum, Robert X. Lawrence. to the house.
Miss Fulmer was presented and II seemed
to be a case Of love at FIRST sight. Mr.
Lawrence was the electrician for the
company so he did not have as much
time to call as did Mr.. Nichols. But he
made it all up in devotion"
Miss Mamie Fulmer a sister OK Mrs.
t Lawrence. came TO live with her sister,
e recently. She entered the room while Miss
3 Cumberland was talking.
e Il don't believe anyone knows Of my
sisters marriage. she said, except the
ones right in the house. You see, Air
0 Lawrence was so crazy about her that he
: could not wait. Why once when the com.
pany was playing at Reading, Pa. he die
not finish work until O'Clock In the morr
ing. He then took train for Phiiadel
n phia, 50 as to have the next day with m,
1 sister"
d LIGHTNING MARRIAGE PLANS.
y Mr. Lawrence's whirlwind courtshi
Z was oniy equalied BY the quickness OF hi
y marriage plans and the ultimate cerryln
= out Of them.
: On July p he took part in the Interlalx
n regatta at Put-in- Bay, Ohio. sailing Ii
II his brother-in-law's yacht, the Minerva
o The next day he went to Cleveland, wher
N he telegraphed for Miss Fulmer. Monday
IS the oath. he arrived in Buffalo, where n
found a telegram from his nnancee tell
ing him that she had started Tuesda,
morning the two were reunited. F. s
Lawrence. father of the ardent lover
back to Detroit.
n At I50 Wednesday morning, July e
they arrived home. There the bride-elec
went to the home Of Mr.. Lawrence's aunt
Mrs. Russell SS Erskine street
II The wedding was TO take place tha
night. Assistants were called in to hei
complete the arrangements. While MI
Lawrence went for the license. Miss Ful
mer, with her aunt, chose the ring Nj
Lawrence, senior ordered the flowers an
the refreshments. while servants wer
~ kept busy preparing the house for the oC
= y cssion.
- All aides assembled about an hour bs
fore the tune set for the wedding, I
IN compare notes. All reports were mad
l. Everything was in readiness. when sut
at denly the aunt asked:
at What minister did you secure. Rol
,g ertY
Ike FORGOT TO GET A MINISTER.
M Tn a., fr.st anf ali v-ae fr, eot,fu.sir,, n
ed Robert hal forgotten TO engage mini
Z ter No churches were near. no one l,ne
I'd of any clergymen that could be gottc
al on a quick call. While the bride was bo
20 dering on Mysteries. and the Drldegroo
's was maki.g unpleasant remarss henrai
his breath. Mrs. Russell came 20 the Ie
{ cue.
Il think I heard there was minist'
~, recently moved into this blocl; 81
a. said. you had better go look for hir
Robert" Robert went.
In the meantime Miss Fulmer arrays
~ herseis in wedding gown Of white bul
n inette over white taffeta silk.
About SD Mr.. Lawrence returned. II
umphaut. with the Rev. Rufus W. car
Then without any further trouble the ce
30 emony was performed. Mrs. Russell pla
ns ed Che wedding march. and Mr.. Lswrenc
-ed sr.. acted as best man.
~ Following the wedding Mr.. and Nj
INT Lawrence went 70 the Brunswick Hot,
MS They will live for the present at the hon
lex OF the bridegroom's sister. p Brady stree
10 Detroit.
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