Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-11-15
kT Pleasant ArrAlR.-One of the

H- Pleasant ArFAlR-One of the
most pleasant affairs Of the season came
off in Washington, d. g., on Wedn,s-
dav, October 29lh. On that occasion
the Church Of the Incarnation was
filled with a large and fashionable as
sembly, to witness the marriage Of Al
fred p. Marston, Esq, of Philadelphia,
to Miss Alice A. Sullivan, of George
town, d. c., who hes been for some
time past the first soprano singer OF the
above mentioned church.
The church was tastefully decorated
with flowers, contributed by the many
friends of the young bride, and the
wedding march was played by Prot. y.
b. Mcleod, organist of the church. The
BRIDE was given away by Mr.. j.
III. Parkhurs,, of Georgetown, who,
when the minister asked "Who giveth
this woman away" placed the hand OF
the bride in that of the minister, who
then gave it to the bridegroom, in the
solemn and impressive manner OF tue
old Episcopal Church.
The bride and her sister, Miss Flor
encc Sullivan, were dressed ID lndia
Muslin, trimmed with satin. The bIlde
wore long veil, looped with roses, also
roses at her throat aud waist, and pearl
ornaments.
After the ceremony, the bridal party
repaired to the home OF the mother OF
the bride, and after reception to the
most intimate friends of the family, LETT
on the 1880 train tor an extended tour
through the North.
The young bride is the grand-dansh'
ter of Mrs. Nancy Parkhurst, formerly
of Shcpherdstown, and cousin OF the
Hon. Henry Is. Fouke, of Iowa, also a
former resident of Shepherdstown.
DEATH OF ANOTHER or OUR PRONE
NENr Enthusiastically have the mourn
ers had time to wipe away the falling
tears for the death Of Mr.. Joseph f..
Davis, who died on the 3rd of October,
in Philadelphia. while on his way 10
visit his brothers and sisters in this
place, until death tears open atresh the
wounds, and removes another brother
from that rapidly contracting circle. On
"Wednesday, about noon, after short
but painful illness, from paralysis, MI
Frisby Davis, one OF our most promi-
nent and respected citizens, died at the
residence of his brother Jonas Davls,
on Main street, aged Go years, 4 months
and 2G days. His funeral will take
place from his late residence on Satur-
day, the Sth instant, at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Frisby Davis was native OF our
village, and was born in the house now
occupied by Mr.. John Davis (his broth
err on the 10th day OF June 1916. In
his native village he received common
school education, and here in early lie
he entered into the mercantile business,
first IS a clerk in the Bentz House on
the corner in which he himself was en-
gagged in business at the time OF his
death. by prudent management he mas
accumulated handsome property which
he leaves to his friends, as he was never
married. But far above all this legacy,
and that will be cherished perhaps long
after the material wealth has persisted,
is character unsullied, so far as we can
learn, by any act, aud a reputation tor
honesty and integrity that will live as
long as his name is remembered. MIR.
Davis was Of quiet, retiring habits, and
never took all active part in public mat
tiers, and especially eschewed politics,
Outside of his business and social cir
cles he was little known, but wherever
known he was esteemed and loved as
noble, generous-hearted Christian gen
tleman. lie was for many long years
member of the Lutheran Church, aud in
all her enterprises was an earnest, ho-
eral supporter liz the building OF their
beautiful cdtice in this place he contrib
uted largely of his means towards Its
erection, and was one among It's "hrm
pillars" upon which its financial success
rested. The Lutheran Church will miss
him.
Two brothcrs-John and Jonas Da-
Wis. and two sis,ers-Mrs. Jacob Smith
and Mrs. Gellwicks, survive him. The
sympathy Of the community Will Ger
tainIy be freely given to them in this
Their deep sorrow.-BOOn'dOro Odd rel
Tor.
BE- The remains of Mr.. Davis were
inferred in the beautiful Cemetery at
Boonsboro, on Saturday last, the Sih OF
November, amidst very large gather
ing of friends and relatives. The funeral
was preached in the Lutheran Church,
by Rev. Mr.. Beckley, pastor, who paid
a high eulogy TO the deceased.
SUSPENSION OF A MINISTERIAL q meet