The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-11-21
Matrimonial.

II the future promise of the country is to
be judged by the rapidity with which our
young people are rushing into matrimony,
the outlook is indeed hopeful. Every week
we are called upon to chronicle a number OF
marriages, and this weeks quota is unusu-
ally large.
Last Thursday. in Richmond, Mr.. Gilmore
D, Hotchkiss, son of Major N. H. Hotchkiss,
Of this city, was married to Miss Rebecca
Alice, daughter Of Mr.. P. 81. starke, one Of
Richmond's most prominent citizens. The
Rev. DR.. Curry oficiated, and after the GER
emony and an elegant entertainment, the
young couple started on an extended we'd
ding tour.
Mr.. J. William Brandeburg, one of Staun-
toms most enterprising young business men,
was married to Mania Clemmer, daughter
of Mr.. David Clemmer, of this county, on
Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr.. Bushong.
The attendants were Misses Clemmer, Clay
ton and Myers, of Virginia, and Miss Diercks,
of North Carolina, and Messrs. Pearman,
Lightner, Hogshead and Clemmer, Of Vir-
ginia. A sumptuous entertainment was
given after the ceremony, and the happy
pair were congratulated on all sides.
At "Woodland,'' the residence Of the
brides father, Capt. Thos. P. .Eskridge, on
Tuesday last, Mr.. Willard F. Gilkeson was
married to Miss Bette Eskridge, the Rev.
W. Q. Hullihen Of this city performing the
ceremony. There were only two atten-
dants, Mr.. W. P. Eskridge and Miss Meta
Eskridge. Mr.. Gilkeson and his young wife
took the morning train for northern trip,
followed by the good wishes of large circle
of friends.
The Romney Intelliaencer gives the fol-
lowing notice Of the marriage of the accom-
plished daughter of Prof. J. C. Covell, for
merly principal of the Deaf and Dumb and
Blind Institution, of this place, and now prin-
cipal Of the West Virginia Institute, located
at Romney:
The marriage OF Miss M. Avery Covell to
Mr.. Garrett w. Parsons, which took place
on Tuesday morning last, was an interest
ing and pleasant affair, and was witnessed
by many spectators. The Bridal party pre-
were ushered into the! Chapel by Messrs. E.
L. Chaplin, teacher in the Deaf Mute de-
partment, and A. D. Hays, assistant editor
in the Tablet Office, who wore lavender
kids and carried white batons. Both gen
tlemen performed their duties with anima-
ton, earnestness and interest. When it
was ascertained the happy party were in
readiness, one of the ushers gave the signal
to the organist, who with great gusto struck
up "Wedding March, during which the
parties were conducted to their several po-
sions Mr.. VIM. Eskridge, of Staunton,
Va, and Miss Edith Parsons, Mr.. Henry
Campbell and Miss Sallie Washington. DR..
Edgar P. Parsons and Miss Susie Allen, Mr..
Edwin Gilkeson and Miss Katie Williams,
Mr.. John S. Pancake and Miss Maggie V.
Gilkeson, and Mr.. LOUIS Randall and Miss
Annie Covell. Then the groom supporting
Mrs. Covell, the mother of the bride, and
Maj. J. C. Covell leading his daughter,
whom he gave away in marriage. The Ger
emony was solemn and imposing, the ring
being used as a symbol Of unity and strength.
Suspended above the bride and groom was
the Marriage Bell composed entirely of flow
ers and very beautiful. The decoration of
the Chapel with evergreens called forth
marked attention and reflects credit upon
whoever displayed so much taste. Every
thing was in perfect harmony and all passed
off pleasantly, and long will the people of
old Romney remember the first marriage
they celebrated in the D., D. & B. Institu-
ton Of this place.
Miss Mollie E. Berlin, daughter of Geo.
W. Berlin, Esq.,, and Mr.. Paul w. Latham
are to be married in Bridgewater this
morning (Thursday.)