The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-17
Naugle--- Barclay.

The wedding of Mr.. ]. A, Nauge and
Miss Fannie Lu B!rclay at the NJ. E.
church in this city yesterday was an ele-
giant though unostentatious affair. Invita-
tions had been Issued, and long before the
hour for the ceremony had arrived, the
church was filled with invited guests. Those
who arrived early did not regret it, how
ever, as they were most acceptably enter
tanned by Mrs. George Parsons, who
presided at the organ with her accustomed
skill and grace, The organ and altar were
handsomely decorated. Over the former
stretched beautiful motto, IN white let
tiers on a green scroll, "God Bless this
Union" From the top Of the organ hung a
large evergreen horseshoe with the name
"Fannie" in white in the center. Suspended
in front Of the altar WAS large OK yoke,
formed of evergreens, and stu ldei with
blossoms; in one bow appeared the initial
an" and in the other, "B' On either side
stood large stands filed with rare plants,
buds, blossoms and vines, the whole form
ing a most pleasing view, and rejecting
much credit upon Mrs. E. c. Ford, to
whose good taste and skilful hands the
credit of the decoration 10 due.
At 10 O'Clock, high noon, the bridal par
ty arrived in carriages, the wedding march
burst forth, and the party walked slowly up
the left aisle. Messrs. Harry Hughes, Will
Korsmeyer, Ell Reno and Fred Allen acted
as uohers, and preceded the party as they
entered the church. Next came Miss
Hattie Mckee, bridesmaid, and Mr.. E. 4.
Nsugle, groomsman, brother of the groom
Last, but not least, followed Miss Fannie
Lu Barclay and Mr.. J. A. Naugle. As the
party reached the altar, the music Of the
organ changed from the march to sweet,
subdued harmony which was continued
throughout the ceremony, which was per-
formed in most impressive and acceptable
manner by the Rev. j. A. Scarritt, late
pastor Of the NJ. Z. church in this city.
The responses came clear and distinct.
The bride, who is one Of Cairo's sweetest
and fairest daughters, looked very lovely,
in rich brCcaded dress with handsome
satin overskirt and trimmings Of plain
fawn-colored satin. The bonnet was made
of the same material as the dress, with
garnet velvet facings. The bridesmaid
sustained her usual dignifed appearance IN
an elegant dark brown silk dress with trim.
mings of brown velvet, a bonnet Of gold
lace with brown velvet trimmings. The
ornaments of both the bride and brides
maid were natural flowers. The gentle
men were all alfred in The regulation
black with white vests and gloves to match
the trimmings Of the brides dress.
After the service, the party and relatives
returned to the residence Of p. W. Barclay,
where, after congratulations were over,
they partook of the wedding dinner. The
presents were numerous aud elegant; two
particularly appropriate being handsome
silver tea service from the church, and a
large and richly bound family Bible from
the brides Sabbath school class.
The bride and groom left in the after
| poon for Ipdianapolia Ind when thev
will visit for a short time. From there
they will go to Pedras Negrss, NV Mexico,
where they will make their future home.
They will probably stop 10 Cairo few
days on their return trip.
The young couple start with the Earnest
and hearty wishes Of large circle OF
friends for peaceful, happy and useful
voyage through life in each others com
pany.
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