The Forrest City times., 1906-10-26
BUFORD-MALLORY
Prominent Young Couple Happily
 Married Wednesday.
Methodist Church Scene of Happy Event
Immense Crowd of Relatives and Loving Friends
 Present.


 full weddings that has ever been re- corded in the history of St. Francis county, was celebrated in this city on Wednesday evening, October 24, 1906, at 5:30 o'clock, at the Methodist church, when Miss Claudia Mallory, the charming and beautiful daughter of Circuit Clerk and Mrs. Geo. B. Mallory was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to MT. Thos. A. Buford, of the firm of Pettus & Buford
 The announcement of the approach ing nuptials was heralded with delight by the many friends of the high con- tracing parties, and the happy event has been looked forward to with all absorbing interest for several weeks.
 The hour was announced as o'clock, and long before that time the church was literally packed and the congre- gation oyerflowed into the street.
 The bridal party was little late in arriving, but drove up about 5:20 and entered the beautiful church edifice, while the beautiful strains of Men, delsohn's wedding march were being rendered by Mrs. B. D. Hatcher.
 The bride led the procession, ac- companied by her beautiful sister, Miss Mary, who was maid of honor, and Miss Emma Eldridge, brides maid and MT. A. c. Brdewell, grooms- man. They were met at the altar by the groom, accompanied by his brother, Mir. Chas. Buford, who was best man, they having entered from the rear.
 When the party had taken their respective places before the altar, Rev Fred Little read the beautiful cere. mony of the Methodist church, and made them one flesh. He officiated iL most happy and impressive manner During the ceremony Mrs. Hatcher rendered "Oh, Promise Me" and the low sweet strains lent solemnity tc the occasion.
 Immediately after the ceremony the party were driven to the home of the bride, where after hasty change of gowns, they were transferred to the Choctaw depot, and boarded the eastbound train for Memphis where they will spend few days. They were accompanied to the train by large party of friends and relatives, and many were the good wishes best owed upon them.
 The church was beautifully deco rated with ferns and palms. banked behind and around the altar. The decorations were in charge of Miss Maggie Eldridge and Mrs. w II. Alley. Beautiful candelabra and scores of lighted tapers were inter spersed among the flowers making quite pleasing effect.
 The bride wore embroidered chiffon over silk, made a la princess, with veil fastened with solitaire brooch, the gift of the groom. She carried a handsome bouquet of brides roses, and altogether presented picture of loveliness not soon to be forgotten by those who looked upon her.
 The maid of honor and bridesmaid were each attired in chiffon over silk, and carried large bouquets. They were beautiful to behold, and won the admiring smiles of all whose eyes they met.
 Messrs. James Gillian and Ollie Warren were the handsome and gal lant ushers.
 The presents received by the happy couple bafiie description and are en- tirely too numerous to mention. It Is said to be the handsomest collection ever presented to bride and groom in this city, and consists of every thing imaginable from broom to a chest of silverware, including a va riety of handsome cut glass and deco rated china. Friends of the family will be welcome to look at this lovely display at the residence of the brides parents for few days.
 The Times desires to join the large circle of relatives and friends in con gratulations and best wishes. May God bless them and may their path way be strewn with the roses of hap piness and the sunshine of confiding love.
 While the large congregation was waiting the arrival of the wedding party, Mrs. H. F.. Pettus sang ''Only Thine" and Sweetest Story Ever Told'' in her usual able manner and clear soprano voice.
 A Badly Burned Girl