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3 revisions | Jessica at Mar 24, 2020 01:34 PM | |
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264[?] the forms of that church, and the gallant groom acquisced willingly. He had been brought up in that faith himself, but during his life on the plains, remot from all churches and religious ministration, he was, perforce compelled to forego some of the duties incumbent on all members of the church. This fact occasioned some delay, but suffice it, without going into further and impertinent details, that all obstacles were removed and yesterday morning the marriage took place at St. Mary's church. With a proper contempt for the vulgar display which is too often made on such occasions, the interested parties desried that the ceremony be performed with as much privacy as possible. Their wishes every complied with. Immediately after 8 o'clock mass, at which the [affianced?] pair attended, and after the congregation had depared, Rev. Father Steward appeared behind the altar rail, and in a short time the vows were [plighted?] and words were spoken which united two hearts that beat as one. Mr. and Mrs. William McCarthy appeared, as groomsman and bridesmid, and with a few personal friends of the contracting parties were the only witnesses. After leaving the church the newly wedded pair were driven to the Osborn house, where they recevied the congratulations of their friends, and remained until yesterday afternoon, when they left for the west, carrying with them the best wishes of a host of friends for a long life of conjugal happiness. | 264 |
