The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
A Sensational EIopement.
Miss Patitia Henrico, the Beautiful
Daughter Of the Gallant Colonel
Walnut Henrico, Elopes With
the Well-Known CIubman,
Mr.. Frederick Fourfush.


was on dark and stormy night the
moon was shining bright tattention to
these small details will help you get
Things rish). That Miss Patritia Hen
rico, rest sought in downy bed when
from the street she heard a voice that
10 Patritia said: oh, come, Patritia
come TO me. I'm very much about Get
dressed, I'm waiting in the cold; please
hurry ana come out Fred. in the
meantime worked like mad, those
watching all agree he was. beyond a
doubt, that night Patritia's busy bee
he piaced step-ladder 'ga;nst the wall
tmade strong in sides and rounds).
Hs made the purchase at VnuEhnn's
store-'twould bear five hundred
pounds. Fred's feelings on his we'd
ding night could bc described intense
me ladder bought was proper length
Cost si&ty-nine cents. 20 Glory, but q
wedding thrills" did we declare that
night; the groom wore fine silk stock
ings purchased rght-from Horace
wright. A shirt. Il hat. an overcoat
likewise suit of clothes His we'd
ding suit. in confidence tlcast so the
story goes. was bought from Shield,
and custom made--those who profess to
know. say on installment we buy
clothes from the Shield Tailoring Co.,
because when we must buy new clothes
The easy terms we seek Eve grab a
suit and pay the bill one dollar down
SoSh "oehj. bridegroom cuts small
hgure at a wcdding-'tis the BRIDE:
yet all admit well-dressed man
should always stand beside the blush
ing female at the time the parson ties
the knot. Who would excuse a boob
who said. Now. really. I forgot ii was
to be my wedding day" Such state
ments cause hot blood a widower
would not forget - he'd face a rag
ing food But we digress Hof-
hefmer sold shoes 70 the groom
and bride. Their feet we'll dressed
quite naturally produced a sense OF
pride; but we are growing personal
so shall proceed to tell about Patritia's
travelling dress. This Miller d Rhonds
suppied: also, sweet reception gown
looked lovely on the bride. Help
rhyming muse, TO understand; aid US
TO write a sonnet about the dress our
lady wore, with lace and ribbons on il.
Her hat. another work of art. like
crown by queen she wore-a French
creation purchased at the famous
Turner store. Roscttcs and bows and
feathcred plumcs the female heart de-
light. Poor. stupid man, Best he can
say Is, Dear. you look all right" Her
grip unique. from Kountrce bought
where trunks and bags are made
where novelties are always found so
pleasing TO the trade I<nempf sent a
box of bonbons sweet best made in
Dixie land 1--WE eat them when We have
the price. because they are just grand)
The florist. John J.. RntcliTc Co, sent
bride on wedding day a treasure al
ways priced because n beautiful bou-
duet VIII drive away dark clouds Of
gloom and hasten joyful hours: the
sun Will CLEAN through clouds il We
surround ourselves with flowers of
course she had some calling cards
ana superb invitations unique. Virginia
Stationery Co.'s original creations
Flne cards are very handy things
when parson changes name: the lack
or them, perhaps. Is why some females
are TO blame. Fine cards, polite So
cicty DEGREES. by ladies should be
carried. reminding those not single
10 icok out, cause they're married.
The liShts-electric. brilliant ones
The bride 1--WE Will forget the bride)
signs of the coming day, gave warn
Ing, and suggested that the pair be
on their way. Poor Fred was waiting.
waiting. with step-laddcr down below
Patritia powdered up her nose. then
said. We'll. here [ GO" Fred looked
IN expectations; in his hand he held
the ring, band OF gold so we are
told, gift worthy of a king; also a
gem, precious stone-BuchHnan made
the sale-why always pick Buchanan?
Well that is another tale. Alas, alack,
through some mistake. before the cou-
pie fed. Patritia missed step-ladder
then tumbled over Fred Undignifed
IL was. of course: the sight her pa set
WIN III "sohS ne cried aloud oh,
some one save my childw Il will
said Fred. when ! can talk; that bumn
gave me sting" Queer speech 10
make just prior to the giving of the
ring. Alrendy now for change of
scene. The weather being cool. she
dressed her hands with shapely gloves.
we'll established rule. The auto pur
chased for the act. high speed and
up-to- date, built right in shape and
running gear. were careful to relate,
was bought from Gordon Motor Co:
was not small or too large: the
pest can always be obtained from this
weil-known garage. Away sped the
clippers from good old Richmond town:
they crossed the bridge at low tide
Tor Parson Smith or Brown. The knot
was tied; the happy pair was soon
made man and wife; Patrtia had a
husband she could keep tab on for life.
y wedding should end comedy but in
the present case. since we have given
some details. the balance we shall
trace The home provided for the
pride was simply superhne. Twas
sold by CatliD, who best things in land
or building line. is always ready TO
supply #. y. SteigIcder Co. did, wiring
tnote. In future. this is the place TO
So), Tor fans, likewise for power 10
run sewing machines-the cost l..
small we may remark, within ones
MODEST means The plumbing was
SoHielulnS har0 to find TO.
oay' unless the Gcrhardt Drotbcra
super,hsena -, the work, they say. They
too supplied; the mantels each a worc
Tf art. :. , delighted groom and bride
nhc,r savings. placed in Main stree,
Hank were wisely put aside. earned
interest Start to-day. my friend ana
do this for your bride. for wife 70,
self for children's sake; make il w;th
you rule. or you will live to lear,
in life you played the part Of fnoi
Interior decorations. wall paper. monIo.
ings. too. were exq.site; the splendid.
taste would rest the eye to view N,
course. twas Smithcrs did the work
an excellent hint to go, for beauty in
wall papers, to the j. w. SmIthers 70
The walls were hung with works ~
art, the connoisseurs delight from One
Fifteen on East Broad Street. their
pictures make life bright-the Cen,
Art Co.-displayed fine taste. The
furniture. no doubt, from Sydnor n
Hundley twas supplied. was newest
latest out. The bride was so deligbted
che had Colonel Murphy view; then.
presto! he got busy and bought all his
case goods, too, amounting up to thou