The Forrest City times., 1911-06-09
Baker-Wilkins.


 On Wednesday afternoon, June |. Mir W. l. Baker and Miss Louise Wilkins, were happily united in mar riage at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. K. NJ. Wilkins, on South Rosser Street. Rev. W. T. Boiling, of Fulton, Ky, an uncle of the brides mother, pronouneing the beautiful ritual Of the Methodist church, which made of this twain one. and joined together for the journey through life, two loving hearts, and forming beautiful and happy cul- imitation to short but none the less earnest and ardent courtship. No cards had been issued and only the relatives of the bride, and a few intimate friends of both parties were present. Miss Sykes Wilkins, of Holly Springs, Miss. a cousin of the bride. maid of honor while Mrs C. NJ. Folbre acted as matron of honor, with MT. Will David as best man.
 The bride entered upon the arm of her father and was met at the altar which had been arranged and deeorat- ed with magnolias, ferns and tulle in the parlor of the Wilkins home, by the groom and his best man, where oiiS "uc bi'Cb away anu Nllcit Ailt reverend gentleman pronounced the cermoney.
 During the cermony, Mrs. Hatcher played the wedding march, and after the cermony was over and the couple had been showered with all the usual and customary congratulations and good wishes, delicious ice course was served by Misses Anne Wilkins and Jean Thomas.
 The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. K. NJ. Wilkins, and has for many years resided with her parents, in this city. She is young woman endowed with all the natural traits of womanly worth and charm. and is altogether charming and lovable lady who is we'll fitted to make and bless a happy home for the young man who has won her for life companion. Mir. Baker is'a native of Tennessee. having came here about four years ago, with MT. A. A. French, to accept a position in the engine room of the local oil mill By diligent work, and sober conscientious effort, he has won recognition of his sterling qualities. and last season he was promoted to | the important position Of night sup. erintendent of the plant. under Mr ] Dougess, which position he will hold ! next season.
 ! After the cermony at the house, the couple was driven to the Rock Island l depot, followed by d crowd of well wishes and friends, and departed on i the 6:l0 east bound train for we'd ding tour Of ten days or two weeks To 1 the home of Mr. Bakers father, in i Paris, and other Tennessee points. - The Times desires to join the host of other friends of Mr and Mrs Baker in ali congratulations and sincere good wishes for q long. happy and prosperous continuation of their ! journey through life, which Was thus so auspiciously begun.
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 Walermelons OH ice at the Palace Market.
 Sl000 Stock in Forrest City Box Company for sale below par. Now paying per cent quarterly dividends. Also 5000 stock in Nettleton Box x Lumber Company Would trade for farm. J r. Soper fhilipp, Miss. Lost between Dan Wylds place and Forrest City "Wednesday So0. .oo. Thirty-six in silver balance paper. Return to Jack Dansby or Bank of
 Eastern Arkansas and be rewarded MT II. k. Neblett went to Memphis Tuesday to meet Miss Evelyn Hobson. aunt of MT. Harry Thomas and sisters, and Miss Mary Simpson, of Edna. Texas who were enroute to Nash vile to pay a visit to Miss Simpson $ brother, who is a minister Mr. Neb- lett returned yesterday.
 Watermelons, Cantaloupes, and Pine Apples, Good fresh stock al The
 Palace Market Phone 9l.