Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-16
CITY AND SUBURBAN.
SIRhUSS-THALHInER.
Marriage NJ the EIsvenih-Sreet Synagogue
OF Rrehmend Lady and 81. Loui. Gentle


man.
A. the Synagogue Beth Ahaba, on Elev-
nth street. last night. IN the presence OF a
brilliant company, the pastor. Rev. Dr. A.
Harris. pronounced the words which made
br. Louis Straus. and Miss Bette Thai
mer husband and wife.
Mr.. stiauss. formerly OF Cleveland, where
bis parents reside, Is in the Photographic
bminess at 1916 Franklin aycnue, St Louis;
the gallery, one OF the best md most widely
known Of that city, being owned and opc-
rated by himself and brother. Miss Thahi-
mcr is daughter Of the late William Thai
bimcr, who was long IN the dry-geOds busi-
ness at the southeast corner Of BrOad and
Sixth streets, and who was succeeded in
business by his sons (Charles, Gus. Isaac, and
Moses, now located at the splendid stand
at the sOuthea.t corner Of Broad and Fifth
streets. The family has an extensive circle
Of friends, and Miss Bette particularly en-
joys the good. Will and esteem. OF hundreds
Of our people, who wish hprunaIloycd plea
sure in the voyage OF life upon which she
is now embarked.
THE ADVANCE.
Tie members CT the two families entered
the synagogue. and were seated some min
utes before the bridal party came In. Mr..
Isaac Strauss. the father, and Mr.. Reuben
Strauss, brother Of the groom. were present.
The bride has neither mother nor father
living; but all OF her brother. were there.
with the exception o. jacob, who liyes in
San Francisco, aud could not fulfil the
wish Of his heart 10 come Oh from his Pa
cifc home. hut sent tclegraphic greetings
and other evidences Of his affection.
TIE FAMILY GROUP.
Oi the family group Mrs. Charlie. Thai
limer wore black silk and velvet with
real lace and diamonds. Mrs. Gus. Thai
Inner had on q cashmere satin, with trim
plings OF satin and tuIle. Mrs. Ike Thai
bimCrs dress was OF cream IIindOO cloth.
with trimmings Of Oriental lace; diamond
ornaments. Miss Lima Blum, a sister Of
Mrs. Ike Thalbimer, Wa, dressed in a cream
cOlortd cashmere. with trimmings OF ORR
entail lace aud flowers. Miss Birdic Blum was
in pale pink satin with Oriental lace trim.
mngs and flowers.
OF the children. Mamie Newman was
dressed in PINK albaroSs with trimmings o.
Iihbon and satin. Mary Thaihmer wore q
dress which was combination Of pearl
ard pink satin: trimmings OF real lace.
Sadie NAV, blue satin with lace overdresS
and trimmings Of ribbons. Samuel THAI.
himer was In full dress for youth. Little
Misses Florence and TIllie Leibermuih.
special friends oi the bride. were present.
accompanied by their mother. Florence
was in pink satin rhdddBse, with point lace
oyerdress: Tillic in Nilo-grecn surah silk,
with lace OycrdTCss; Mrs. Leibermuth in
hrocaded velvet combined with satin. and
trimmings Of Duchess lace and diamond
ornaments.
UsHERs AND BRIDE AND GROOM.
The bride -nd groom c,m- into the svns.
so4ue preceded by tie ushers, who were
a. follows:
Isidore StrauSc, Oi Richmond;
Lee Straus, 81 Richmond;
Jacob IIrSchberg. Of Richmond;
simon Whitlock. Of Richmond;
Morton Roscnb2um, OF Richmond;
Noes Thqlhimcr, q Richmond;
Solomon BinswanQer, Of Richmond:
HCnry II. Wolf. Of Philadelphia;
Jcn.s Uliman, oi Baltimore;
Isaac l.. kempcr. OF Baltimore.
The bride. who is pretty brunette Of
good height and very bright and sprightly,
looked exceedingly handsome in one Of the
richest dresses that has been seen in Rich
mond for long time. twas cream otto
man silk. trimmed with Duchess lace,
frcnt Of brocaded velvet, trimmings OF
satin and mlle, cut with low c0rsage, and
enormous train.
TIE veil was Of iullc. short in front. ana
drapcd back very srtistieally over the tram.
Tho usual orange-5lossomS were absent.
tut in tHeIr stead were worn morning
clor.es and lilacS. In her lcft hand she
carried a bouquet Of Marechal Neil rOsos.
The whole costume looked very rich and
lovely, AID suited admirably the brides
style.
CgREMOKY-RrCEPTION.
The marriage ceremony was OF the usual
character Of this lime-honored church and
people. and consisted OF PRAYER, address
Of advice TO the contracting parties.
ring and pledges, and the tasting Of sweet
and bitter wines to mind the young people
that in The path they now must tread both
iovs aud SORROWS await them, and that in
each they should be shsrsr. and helpers.
The ceremony over, the bridal coups
passed out from the sight OF the great Az
sembisgc. snd family reception took place
at tbe residence Of the brides brothers.
No. 400 east Clay street. where war shown
grand array Of bridal presents; many oi
them vcrv costly; some ornamental, some
useful. and much to he prized by young
reoule about 70 commence housekeeping
This morning Mr.. aud Mrs. strauss vii
leave by the O'Clock train Tor the North.
where thew will have all extended tour, and
thence 20 to Il. Louis, which in the iuture
VIII be their home, and WHITTIER good
wishes OF hosts OF friends will follow them