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JUNE i 6. *904. NUMBER 44.
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■cypev of Miss Susie
I v" Ke Dr. Henry Owen
I Hu was solemnized
I maming at 8 o’clock
j ch st church, was an
j ri:30/ interest and im
■ rclef Newport society,
l pstsj it does two promi
! benl county families.
jmn h of June seems des
/c diphold its popularity
fit vns to Hymen’s altar
p hejcterized the summer
fig. /two years ago, when
I /Very our fairest maidens
hId b’t handsome bachelors
pn ons to love’s shafts, for
/nit has the June calendar
s anted a number of these
’s. Events, to which the in
jrtwttf stciety is ever awake
y aftndful in both anticipative
\ ed -flective comment.
ite 'the opinion of many who
uvn ywitnessed weddings for a
twins of years or more that of
mos(np=!rlav even in e- was one of
pyes prettiest. The church had
most ,n arrayed in most elegant
archdral garb. The wide semi-cir
t^Tular chancel permitted most
, elaborate decorations and the
season in its exuberance of fresh
flowers and foliage had contribu
-> ted lavishly.
The main arch, beneath which
the ring shotild seal the union of
two hearts, \Vas draped in the
greenery of vines, studded with
snowv white magnolias, and from
the center marked by a large
bow hung graceful folds of rib
bon. From the chancel, whose
woodwork was hidden beneath
potted plants and foliage, pro
truded masses of elder blossoms,
while the front wall contributed
an effective background in its
array of green and white. The
windows were arched in magno
lias and vines and the same man
ner of decorations were used to
trim advantage between the col
umns beneath the gallery. The
harmonizing effects of green and
white in floral decorations were
never more strikingly exempli
fied, a compliment both to the
queenly beauty of the magnolia
and the skill of Mesdames M. J.
Lucas and I. Sprigg in working
wonders with nature’s contribu
tions.
The wedding party reached the
church promptly at 8 and their
entrance was preceded by a very
sweet rendition of Paul Rodney’s
”My Dream of You,” sung by
Miss Hester Phillips.
Then came the strains of Men
dlessohn’s march, played by Mrs.
E. B. Wilmans, the ushers,
Messrs. Henry Owen and Ed
Sprigg and Claude Erwin and P.
H. Van Dyke, entering in cou
ples via the two Ode aisles.
The four groomsmen, Messrs.
W. E. Bevens, Sprigg Foushee,
G. K. Stephens and Jack Swin
ney, came down the center aisle
singly, ranging themselves to the
right of the altar, while the
bridesmaids, Misses Hal and
Josie Phillips, Tillie Sprigg and
Lou Minor, together with dame
of honor, Mrs. G. P. Horner, and
maid of honor, Miss Bessie E. L.
Watson, followed, stationing
themselves to the left of the
chancel.
The groom and his best man,
Mr. Arthur F. Bailey, entered
from the extreme left door and
took their positions to the night of
the altar, awaiting the fair bride,
who approached from the center
aisle upon the arm of her father.
The service was very beauti
fully said by Dr. C. Pope and in
cluded the ring ceremony and
kneeling of the wedded couple
for the blessing of the Divine
upon their future lives.
Tanhauser’s march was used
for the recessional, the party
leaving the church in twos
through the center aisle.
RECEPTION FOLLOWING WEDDING.
Mrs. Robert Dorsey, who is
ever a gracious hostess, had
planned an event in honor of the
popular young couple, and her
home was thronged with a crowd
of friends anxious to express
their congratulations. Dr. and
Mrs. Walker received in the par
lor, which was elaborately deco
rated in magnolia blossoms that
hung from the chandeliers and
greeted the eye at almost every
turn.
Delicious ice cream in heart
figures, cake and lemonade, the
refreshments being in harmony
with the color scheme of green
and white, were served in the
dining hall, where a wedding
cake formed the ' central attrac
tion of a prettily decorated table.
me cutting or tne caKe uy me
| wedding party proved a source
. of much fun and merriment, all
being willing to run the chance
of landing the fateful darning
needle to try for the ring and
dime.
The bride and groom were the
recipients of a wealth of pres
ents, handsome furniture, costly
: silverware, pretty china and cut
glass remembrances of friends
and family who wish them all the
blessings and the fewest possible
sorrows of life.
The bride was never prettier,
and this is saying much, for she
has been recognized as one of
Newport’s fairest daughters of
the blond type. Beloved by all
who know her for her many
sweet traits of character, her for
tune is now cast with a young
man of promising future, whose
genial temperament and high
character have made him a gen
eral favorite. Both are of promi
nent Jackson county families
and have a host of friends who
join in the Independent’s con
: gratulations and good wishes for
their complete happiness.
LEAVE FOR THE FAIR.
Tiie newly wed left on the
10:50 train that night for St.
Louis to spend a week taking in
the attractions of the fair, and
were accompanied to the depot
Kir n K» v»/rn nontiT nf I't1! mirl o iitKa
had to content themselves with
showers of rice, as the trunk
had been forwarded on a day
train.
Dr. and Mrs. Walker will make
their home with the bride’s
father in this city. May theirs
be a pleasant honeymoon.
COSTUMES OF WEDDING PARTY.
The bride was lovely in a beau
tiful white crepe chiffon over
taffeta, elaborately trimmed in
chiffon and Vallenciennes lace
| and carried a handsome bouquet
of white carnations.
The dame of honor, Mrs. G. P.
Horner, wore a becoming gray
silk mousselin over white taffeta
trimmed with gray chiffon and
white French lace and carried
sweet peas.
Miss Bessie E. L. Watson was
dressed in a pretty crepe de chine
over taffeta, trimmed with chiffon
and lace.
Miss Lou Minor wore a silk
mull over taffeta, trimmed with
chiffon and lace, and like the
other bridesmaids carried a large
bouquet of pink sweet peas.
Miss Hal Phillips’ dress was a
white china silk trimmed with :
lace.
Miss Tillie Spring’s gown was
a white china silk with lace
trimmings.
Miss Josie Phillips was beauti
ful in a white silk with lace
trimmings.
Mrs. Ed Wilmans wore a white
linen lawn trimmed in Vallen
ciennes lace.
Miss Hester Phillips wore a
dainty white organdie, trimmed
with Vallenciennes lace.
The groom and his attendants
were in evening dress, the
groomsmen wearing dainty bout
tonaires of sweet peas.
There were many exquisite
costumes in evidence at the re
ception, but only a few of the
receiving party and visitors can
be mentioned.
Mrs. Robert Dorsey wore a
handsome black chiffon with ac
cordion pleating.
Mrs. J. S. Jones was attired
in black china silk.
Mrs. R. D. Wilmans was very
handsomely gowned in her wed
ding dress.
Miss Lucy Garrett wore a beau
tiful white crepe de chine, trim
med with pearls and chiffon.
Mrs. Charles Watkins wore a
dainty gown of white liberty
silk, trimmed in antique lace.
Great trouser offering tomor
row at the Star. See ad in this
issue. d2t.
PARKER’S FRIENDS
SECURE INSTRUCTIONS.
Senator Berry One of Big Four—
Clarke, Davis and Crockett
Other Three—Hot Springs
Wins Convention.
—
Hot Springs, June 15.—By a
vote of 257 1-2 for Judge Alton
B. Parker to 182 1-2 for William
R. Hearst the Democratic state
convention at 6 o’clock this even
ing instructed the Arkansas dele
gation to the Democratic national
convention to vote for the nomi
nation of Judge Parker for presi
dent.
The Parker forces were led by
Hon. T. M. Mahaffey of Little
Rock, while Senator F. G. Butt
of Carroll county was the floor
leader for the Hearst men. The
delegation is instructed to vote
as a unit.
Senators Clarke and Berry,
Governor Davis and Secretary of
State Crockett were elected dele
gates at large by acclamation,
| with Carroll D. Wood, C. C.
Hamby, Frank Pace and Geo. B.
Pugh as alternates.
Hot Springs gets the next state
convention, which will be held
on the first Friday in June, 1906.
TTn vrv T. Prmflpv n'n] Tilman
B. Parks were nominated for
presidential electors at large.
Hon. 0. B. Gordon of Prescott
defeated Hon. Carroll Armstrong
for state chairman, and John H.
Page was elected secretary of
the committee over^ Hon. Gray
Carroll.
Gov. Jeff Davis was nominated
for the third term as governor
this afternoon. The name of
Judge Carroll D. Wood was not
presented, and Gov. Davis was
renominated by acclamation on
motion of Hon. George B. Pugh.
In addressing the convention
Gov. Davis asked the “old
guard” to give him a chairman
of the state committee of his
choosing and “we will raise the
standard of Democracy to the
very stars.”
Great trouser offering tomor
row at the Star. See ad in this
issue. d2t
Read the Independent for the
news.
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LINE OF FURNITURE ~
And other seasonable goods to make room for Fall Stock*
commencing JUNE fst, 1904,
At the Regular Spot Cash Prices,
With the following Discounts:
15 Per Cent on
Refrigerators,
Ice Cream Freezers,
Water Coolers,
Roller Top Desks.
20 Per Cent on
Iron Beds, Rocking Chairs,
Dining Chairs, Folding Beds,
Bed Room Suits, Dining Tables,
Center Tables, Bed Lounges.
Turkish Leather Chairs.
i
25 Per Cent on
Book Cases,
Combination Book Cases, /
Baffets,
Sideboards.
China Closets,
Leather Coaches, Bed Coaches,
Dressing Tables,
Hall Racks,
Hanging Mirrors,
Children’s Go Carts and Baggies,
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BIG LINE OF
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AND
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TO THE FAIR.
Tickets on sale to St. Louis
daily via the Iron Mountain route.
$9.55 for the round trip; return
limit fifteen days from date of
! sale. T. H. Reamey, Agt.
————TO THE——
Traveling Men of Arkansas.
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THE BANK OF NEWPORT
OFFICERS and DIRECTORS.
j Geo. W. Decker, President, R. M. Johnson, Cashier,
A. D. Bailey, V-President, T. D. Ki*man, Asst. Ca
Thos. J. Graham, Ed. P. Shoffner, J. T. Hende,
Jos. M. Stay ton, Dr. J. M. Jones, T. S. Step,
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