The Indianapolis journal., 1885-10-22
WEDDINGS In HIGH LIFE.
Rev. Howard Johnson and Miss Mary Hub
bard-Will Elder and Miss Laura Bowman.

A quiet wedding in high society occurred in
Indianapolis yesterday. The contracting parties
were Rev. Howard A. johnson, pastor of the
Seventh Presbyterian Church, situated on East
Walnut Hills, Cincinnati and Miss Mary E.
Hubbard, the youngest daughter of William S.
Hubbard, a we'll known Indianapolis citizen
The ceremony occurred at l o'clock, at the
residence of the brides parents on
North Meridian street, and was conducted by
DR.. Mcleod of the Second Presbyterian Church.
assisted by Rev. Frank Monfort, broth erin
law of the bride, of Cincinnati. 1t was of q
very private nature, only the relatives of tn Q
bride aud groom, with three four intimate
friends, being present Among those from a
distance in attendance were tie father, mother
and brother of the groom. of Cincinnati, and Mr.
and Mrs Pettibone Of Chicago. The newly
welded couple left during the afternoon for
a bridal. trip in the East, and, dur
ing their Absence will he guests of
DR.. Bartlett, former pastor of the Second Pres.
byterian Church, now at Washington. Miss
Hubbard is lady of charming character. and is
well known in Indianapolis society. She has
boen jealous worker in the church and Sun
day school, and is exceptionally we'll adapted to
the requirements Of the position which she will
occupy as a minister's wife.
ELDER BOWMAN.
Mr.. Will L. Elder, of Indianapolis one Of the
best known young business men of the city, was
married to Miss Laura Bowman at Springfield,
o.. Tuesday. The following special from Spring
field gives an account of the ceremony:
ut has been some years since so elaborate a
wedding has been solemnized in this city as took
place this evening at the Second Presby teriau
Church, when Miss Laura Bowman. who has
long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the
most attractive bellies in Springfield society was
united in marriage TO Mr. VIM. L. Elder, prom
inent business man of Indianapolis The cere-
mony took place at 7:30 o'clock, at the Second
Presbyterian Church, the Rev DR.. Webb oficiat
ing The church presented beautiful appear
ance, the pulpit being banked with rare flowers
and plants to the ceiling. About 125 invitations
had been issued, and all favored responded The
bride was dressed in superb wedding gown of
white satin, made en- traine, with rich white lace
trimming
THE attendants were Miss May Bowman, sis
ter OF the bride, and Miss Elder sister of the
groom. as bridesmaids; and Mr. Eldem Bow,
dianapolls, as best men. The bridal procession
made beautiful appearance as it advanced
slowly down the aisle to the strains of the we'd
ding march After the ceremony the guests re-
paired TO the bowman mansion on Cliff avenue
where a sumptuous wedding repast was served
The floral decorations, in which the Springfield
Seed Company surpassed itself, were the finest
ever seen on similar occasion in Springfield
The mantels We're banked with rare cut flowers
and the parlors decorated so as to make the
whole house thing of beauty. The reception
lasted from o'clock to H. and ended with dane
ing. which was INDUCED in with great enjoy
ment by one hundred of the guests. The we'd
ding gifts are numerous and beautiful.
1.-THE newly welded couple left on a late train
for Indianapolis, where they will make their
future home. Miss Bowman is the daughter of
g. A. Bowman, one of our best-known lawyers
Mr.: Elder is prominent furniture dealer of
indianapolis. The guests were many of them
from distant cities. including thrty-four from
Indianapolis. Among the guests from In
dianapolis were Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Elder
Mr. and Mrs Dr. CASTOR, Mrs. John Bradshaw
Elder, NJ g.. McLain, VIII Sharp Mr.. and Mrs.
Winnings, Misses Taylor, Dye. Julia Sharpe
Annie Sharpe, Margaret Butler. M. L. Shipp.
Nellie Landers, yessie Hughes, Ida G. Wright