Arriving at Newton, the party was conveyed in carriages to the Yount Hotel. At three o’clock, a large company of invited guests assembled in the parlor, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. A few minutes later, the bride and groom entered and took their position under a floral wedding bell. As they stood there before the officiating clergymen, they were the admiration of all beholders. Both taller than the average, the groom handsome, the bride beautiful, the conclusion that they were a pair well matched was irresistible. Rev. D. MONROE of Newton, and Rev. J.E. GAY of Mt. Airy, performed the ceremony of making them one. The vows were spoken, the blessing pronounced, and then the impressive silence gave way to the mingling of many voices in conversation, while friends showered their congratulations on the happy pair. A sumptuous repast followed, and all partook with a relish that testified their appreciation of the efforts of skillful hands to make that part of the occasion a complete success.
The journey returning to Lexington was without incident. Arriving at the March House, the bride, suffering with a severe cold, withdrew from the company, while the gentlemen sat down to a supper that fully sustained Mrs. MARCH’s reputation as a cateress. The table was fairly loaded with good things in great variety and profusion almost boundless. The cakes were models of the baker’s art and all the viands were prepared with consummate skill. A more delightful company of gentlemen never did justice to a March House feast, and that is paying the highest possible compliment to the guests.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 15 January 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.