White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-20
WEDDING BELLS TOLL
EARLY SUNDAY MORN


morning when Cleora Jane Murdock
was united in marriage to Attorney
v. II. Vargas and June Grant became
the bride of DIR. A. J. Wallace.
The ceremonies took place in tho
Bishop jewelry store and were per-
formed by District Judge c. J. Me-
Fadden, the contracting parties be-
ing surrounded by Miss Margaie
Grant, sister of Mrs. Wallace, E. J.
Riley and George Ellis.
Tho glittering gems and costly
jewels on display in the establish
ment served as an excellent setting
for the occasion. which came in tho
nature of great surprise to the
many friends of the newlyweds, all
of whom are popular in the younger
set of Ely.
Society circles have been looking
forward to engagement announce
ments but the hasty weddings, fol-
lowing a social function which the
two young favorites had attended
with their fiancees near Ruth during
Saturday evening, put an end to all
preparations for formal gatherings.
They were accompanied at the social
affair by George Ellis and Miss Mar
garet Grant and when the announce
ment was made that immediate we'd
dings had been agreed upon it was
first accetped as hoax intended only
to add merriment 10 the party. 1t
was discussed in that genral nature
for a time but when the grooms
sought County Clerk Oldfield In order
to procure wedding licenses their
friends realized that they were sin
cere in the matter.
The party drove to the homo OF
Clerk Oldfield, on Clark street, ar
riving there shortly before l o'clock.
They learned that the county Official
was enjoying the evening with
friends at the Willow Club. Driving
to the club they induced the clerk tc
accompany them to his Office in the
courthouse, where the licenses were
procured and the official was first
bound to secrecy.
The next move was toward the
home of Judge McFadden. where they
aroused the jurist and after assuring
him OF the sincerity of their purpose
prevailed upon him to accompany
them to the jewelry store for the
purpose of procuring the wedding
rings. j. E. Riley of the Bishop jew
elry store was next awakened from
his slumbers and the party also had
dificulty in persuading Mr.. Riley
that their mission was anything more
than lark. Coming to the estab-
lishment on Aultman street, the wed
dings were performed just seven min
utes before both hands of the clock
pointed to the hour OF two.
After enjoying refreshments at the
Popular cafe the newlyweds, accom-
panied by Miss Grant, Judge McFad-
den and Messrs. Ellis and Riley went
to the Collins hotel. whore the two
grooms occupied apartments, and
preparations were made for a honey
moon trip by automobile Judge Nc
Fadden gave the young folks some
good, fatherly advice and Ii was then
decided to break the news to the pa
rents of the brides. The happy
grooms were not lacking in courage
but for time modesty caused them
TO question their ability in the prem
ises. Cupid was lowering around in
the zenith of his triumph and love
found the way.
The parental blessings were be-
slowed and about O'Clock a sump-
tuous wedding breakfast was ar
ranged at the Popular cafe. where the
brides were surrounded by the mem
bers of both families and a number
of friends.
The two happy couples entered the
high-powered cars belonging to the
young grooms and headed for tho
sunny cline OF southern California,
where they will spend their honey
moons. They were showered with
rice and all that goes to make up a
fitting celebration on such OCCASIONS
They were then accompanied for a
short distance along their happy jour
ney by the parents of the brides and
few friends.
Cleora Jane Murdock- Vargas is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee H.
Murdock and has been practically
raised in Ely, where she took a prom
inent place in society functions. She
has recently been attached to the dis
trict court as official reporter and on
joys popularity throughout the coun-
ty.
V. II. Vargas is promising young
attorney of Ely He is a candidate
for district attorney at the coming
election and enjoys wide circle of
friends.
June Grant Wallace is the daugh-
ter of MIR. and Mrs. F. f. Grant OF
Ruth. She recently returned to her
home from the University of Nevada
at Reno. where she pursued a course
of study last year and has spent her
summer vacation here. Her father Is
superintendent in charge of steam
shovel operations at the big pit of
the Nevada Consolidated Copper
Company. Miss Grant was one of
the most popular debutantes of the
season.
DIR. J. A. Wallace Is young dentist
of exceptional ability. He has prac-
ticed his profession In Ely since his
graduation in the art of dentistry
about ten years ago. He has built
up an extensive practice and is per-
sonally as well as professionally one
OF the most popular young men of
the western country.
After their honeymoon both the
happy couples will make their homes
in Ely.
DIR. DEVINE HERE.
DR.. George p. DeVine. the eyesight