Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-02
Marriage of n Springfield Lady In Psnpsyi-
vauia.


Marriage Of n Springfield Lady In Psnpsyi-
vania.
The Altoona, Pa, Morning Tribune, Of
April 80, has the following marriage an
nounccment, in which very many Springfield
people will be interested through pleasant ac-
quaintance with the parties named:
HILEMAN--GEIGER-April 20, 1885, at 6
o'clock p. m, in the First Lutheran church,
this city, by Rev. N. J. frey, assisted BY
Professor Geiger, Ph. D., of Washington, D.
o., brother of the bride, Hon. j. B. Hileman,
Of Altoona, Pa, and Miss U. N. Geiger, Of
Springfield, Ohio.
The Times makes the following comment
upon the event: "Mr. Hileman needs no in.
PRODUCTION to the people Of this city, being one
Of its most respected citizens, who by energy
and business tact has amasssd large fortune.
His strict integrity and true Christian charac-
ter have secured for him the confidence of all,
while bis liberal support ofeyery worthy OBJ
ject aud the helping hand always extended
to the unfortunate cause him to be known as
the poor mau's friend. He is extensively en-
gagged in the lumber trade OF Michigan, Is
the senior partner In large iron furnace Of
Virginia, and owns model farm aud country
residence on the suburbs Of Altoona. In DO.
litical circle he is held in high esteem, having
been chosen as Blaine el'ctor from the sew
enteenth congressional district.
"The bride. a comparative stranger in Al
to ma, is the only sister of the well-khown
professional GeiRer brothers, of Ohio, and also
Of General W. F. Geiger who served in the
army during the late rebellion, and who has
since held the Office OF judge in Springfield,
No., for many years. With one exception
the brothers are professional men of high
standing as ministers. lawyers and PHI ysicians.
Judge Black and Major Mister, Of Kansas
City, are nephews OF the bride. Mrs. Hile.
man 10 graduate OF one of the best Prssby-
terian seminaries in the west, and was tor
years most successful teacher. We extend
her cordial welcome to the Mountain City
her future home.
"The ceremony was performed in the pres.
ence OF select company Of relatives and in.
innate friends. Quite number of elegant
presents were received by the bride, full set
OF diamonds being presented by the groom.
The bridal party started west on the New
York and Chicago limited ex ,,ress at p. m.
They will visit Springfield and Cleveland,
Ohio, and cities Of Michigan; also Philadel-
pha and New York, and spend some time at
Atlantic City. Bedford Springs and other
summer resorts"
The Altoona Times, OF the same date, in its
account Of the ceremony aud lial observ-
auces Immediately following, says:
The bride Is an intellectual lady, as might
be supposed, and Is highly educated. Her
friends dwell upon the many generous quail
ties aud Christian virtues with which she Is
endowed, in speaking Of her, and all who CO.
Joy her acquaintance esteem her very highly.
After the ceremony the bride and groom and
the guests took supper at the residence Of
Rev. frey, Aaron Powell, the restaurateur
and caterer, presiding at this part Of the
pleasant affair.
Mr. and Mrs. Hileman arrived here today
and are guests at the Geiger residence, North
Side. It is needless to say they have beer
warmly welcomed.