Lamar County AlArchives Marriages.....DORRAH, Mary - LACEY, D. J. February 25, 1880 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 August 1, 2005, 1:10 am The Vernon Clipper, March 5, 1880 The Vernon Clipper March 5, 1880 Page 3 Mr. Editor: On Wednesday morning, 25th ult, a party consisting of CAPT. D. J. LACY, Mr. ALEX. A. WALL, and his estimable lady, MR. EDDIE MORTON and myself left here for Pickens County, to attend the Wedding of the first named gentleman. After crossing Yellow Creek Swamp we got upon firm road and moved off very quietly. We called at the gate of that enterprising gentleman Dr. COLLINS to procure some provider for our stock, which he furnished us in abundance; and upon his refusing any remuneration we told him to come up and get his pay by eating from our table and feeding his horse from our barn. We called a halt at a small stream, fed our stock, and had an elegant lunch, prepared by Mrs. Wall and Capt. Lacy, which was extensively enjoyed by all. We were soon under head-way again passing many beautiful farms, gardens and dwellings, most of which exhibits to the passer-by the fact that there is an energetic go-ahead man in charge. Near sun set we arrived at the house of Mr. JOEL F. DORRAH. Some introductions were passed. Several beautiful smileing (sic) faces could be seen moving here and there all bright and hansom (sic). About 7:30 it was announced that all were ready, the door were thrown open and in came CAPT. L. leaning upon his arm was the beautiful MISS MARY DORROH, soon to be made Mrs. LACY. They stood about the middle of the room in front of the Rev. Mr. MCKEE, when in about a minute and a half formally pronounced them man and wife in the name of the Holy Trinity. There and then we decided that Pickens society had lost one of its best and most accomplished members and Lamar had gained it, and in the transaction Capt. LACY had gained for the better half. About this time supper was announced, and we walked out to a table loaded with good things that we think would have satisfied the most fastidious epicure. Supper being over some of the young people proposed a moon- light stroll to the banks of the stream near by which was very pleasant we know. That morning we added to our party MISS PARRIE and ELLA DORRAH, Miss MOLLIE KENNEDY, Mr. JOE DORROH, and Mr. SHELTON. On our return we called to see the new mill and wool cards of the clever energetic DR. KENNDEY. Such machinery as that under the supervision of such a man as Dr. K. cannot be otherwise than a great benefit to the community. We commend him and his machinery to the favorable consideration of the Public. From the mill we crossed Luxapalila, stopping at a small stream we alighted; seating ourselves around a well filled basket we soon devoured its contents, but in justice to the party we must say that Mr. WALL and one other gentleman were the principal actors in this game. At this point the horse back riders of the caravan proposed to go ahead. Acting as advance guards or heralds we informed the crowd of eager lookers, in Vernon, that the bride and groom was some distance behind. His information quieted things down for awhile. About four and a half p.m.; the carriages drove up in front of CAPT. LACY’S residence where quite a large company of friends and relatives were in waiting to welcome him and his new bride home. We will now draw the curtains over this scene of pleasantness and joy by wishing the newly married couple a long prosperous and a happy life. ABDIEL – Vernon, March 1st, 1880 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/lamar/vitals/marriages/dorrah124gmr.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 4.0 Kb