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OVER PARENTAL PROTEST-lW ALTER \V. GROSS A AO MISS BLANCHE BELSINQER MARRIED.Tin* Wedilliitf nt the lloine of the Grooiu*M Brollier-lu-Lau*, Mr. t. II. Dorseti —Attended Only by the Relative*! of the Groom, anti SeveralIIntimate Friciuls—The Wedding a Knrprlie—Mill Bel*Iiifter*a Parents Objected to Hi* Attentions, Rat They Were Married Neverllielssit. They Will Keiuuln I11 the City.There are few friends of Mr. Walter W. Gross and Miss Blanche Beisinger to whom the announcement of their marriage yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock at »he residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dorsett, No. 177 Gwinnett street, will not be a surprise. 'The wedding was a very quiet one, and there were present, besides a few intimate friends, the relatives of only one of the contracting parties, the groom. Of the friends present none had more than a few minutes notice by telephone of the fact that their presence was desired at Mr. Dorsett’s residence.The wedding took place at 2 o’clock, the parlors having been well prepared for the purpose by the groom’s sister, Mrs. Dorset t, and the ceremony was performed after the usual rites of the Methodist church, with small exception, by Rev. A. M. Williams of Wesley Monumental. The parlor was decorated with potted palms, and the bride and groom stood between two large palms between the folding doors while the ceremony was performed. Rev. Mr. Williams went through with the ceremony with the usual solemnity and all of the guests present joined in the joyousness of the occasion which followed.There is a story of more than ordinary romance back of the simple event here recorded, dating back to *ast March, and running through acquaintance, friendship and shortly love, the seriousness of which brought forth parental objection, and a few weeks ago the groom that is now ceased his visits to the home of Miss Bel-singer at 105 Bull street.Miss Beisinger first met Mr. Gross while on a visit to Thunderbolt with a party of friends. It was only a meeting, and it was not a case of love at first sight. Some days afterward she was invited to take a tandem ride, and the invitation was accepted, but indifferently. She was quite a bicyclist and loved the wheel. Soon the rides a-tandem became more frequent, and still there were no objections until it became apparent that the happiness of the two was not complete unless they saw each other daily. It was then, only a few weeks ago, that mother and daughter had a talk, after which Mr. Gross’ visits ceased, and almost everyone who knew Miss Beisinger believed the match had been broken off. But not so. It transpires now that hardly a day went by but that they saw each other, and at last it was arranged quietly and secretly that there should be a wedding; that two should be no longer two, but one.An appeal was made to the father In the daughter's behalf, in behalf of both. Mr. Dorsett went to see him several days ago, but Mr. Beisinger told him then, as he had said before, that the marriage would not take place with his consent. Yesterday the groom went to see him and to his request for his daughter’s hand, received the same reply. She might marry him if she wished, he said, hut it would never be with his consent, his wish being that her husband should be one from her own race and religion. Mr. Gross then gave him notice that they would be married at the first opportunity, and they were. There was nothing else to do. Both were determined, and intention became resolution, which was carried into effect.So fearful were they that their secret might in some way escape that the friend of the groom who secured the marriage license did so but a few minutes before the hour agreed, and no sooner had it reached Mr. Dorsett’s residence, where they met by appointment than it was placed in the minister's hands and the ceremony was performed, which made t-hem Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Gross. The bride then sent her father and mother a note informing them of her marriage, and in the evening, after receiving the congratulations of many friends, they went to the Pulaski House, where they will have rooms for a few days.There was considerable excitement incident to the wedding. Mr. Walter Beisinger, brother of the bride, rode up on his bicycle a lew minutes after the wedding and made serious threats. He was quieted, however, and went away, but returned again, and made similar threats. He was soon made to understand that it was not for him to interfere, and the excitement was over.Mr. and Mrs. Gross were visited at the Pulaski house last night by many friends, who were also friends of the bride’s parents.The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beisinger of this city. She is a young lady of strong friendships and determination of character. Her many charms of person have made her admired wherever she Is known, and her finished vocal talent has made her sought, not only among her friends, who love her voice, but frequently has she been called upon to entertain in public. She has for several months been a member of the choir at Mlckva Israel temple, to which her singing has added greatly.The groom l*» a well-known young business man. who is connected with his brother-in-law, Mr. C. H. Dorsett. on Congress street. His close and careful attention to business has helped him upward toward success. His most recent and best of fortunes was a wife whose love for him was stronger than ail other ties that, might have held her, or than all inducements she may have been offered to give up and forget that which she could not.!rim ni ur.iiu rv inn
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Savannah Morning News
Savannah, Georgia, US
Fri, Dec 25, 1896
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