Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-21
BLACK BROTHER. & co.
ELDER no WMiN NNUpJJ1LS.
One of the Most Fashionable Wedding.
Ever seen IA This City.

| From Morning Lditionl
The wedding OF Miss Lsura b lwmsr. one
OF this city's charming young ladies, TO Mr.
| when Il. Elder, OF Indianapolis, was con-
sumnated last night at the Second Pr-sbyte.
rian church. The church was very eleg, nrly
decorated Tor the occasion. From the side
walk to the church door was erected sn i'm
mense canopy covered with canvas; the walk
| was also covered with the same material
The inside OF the church was magnifcpvtly
decorated with tropical plants, smilax, and
Gala lilies. Ia the rear OF the pulpit was
erected an immense solid arch, reaching al
most to the ceiling. The arch was composed
OF ferns evergreen, and tropical leaves. On
either side OF the platform were i'm
mense banks OF pot-plants and smilax
Never before has any church IN this
city been as handsomely and ar,istca!ly dec.
Grated as the one on this occasion. The in.
'''ed guests began to assemble at the church
as early AS seven o'clock, and by the time
the oreanstruck up the beautiful Mcndelssobp
wedding msrch, announcing the approach OF
the bride and groom, the midtle block of
seats was completely filed. The ushers
were Messrs. Edon Bowman, brother Of the
bride, Will and JOSEPH Sharp, of Indianapo-
lis, and Add. S Rodgers As soon as every
one had been seated the ushers advanced IN
the aisle, stretching the ribbons. When they
had reached the pulpit they took their places
on either side and awaited the approach Of
the bridal party. In the lead were Mr.,
Eidon Bowman, brother of the bride, and
Miss May Elder, sister Of the groom the next
couple were Edward Elder and Miss Nav
bowman. The bride, accompanied by her
father. were the next couple to enter. |
The groom. accompanied by Mr.. Bradshaw,
as best man" entered from the rear OF the |
church by door at the foot of the pulpit
steps. AS the bride advanced the ushers
stepped to one side, and the groom, coming
forward, took her hand and led her to the
The ceremony was performed by
DR.. Webb, pastor of the church, and was
very IMPRESSIVE throughout During the en-
tire services the organist continued to play
the wedding march After the ceremony
had been finished the bride and groom led
The bridal train rs they passed out of
he church. Those who were fortunate
enough to have received Invitations
% the reception lett Immediately
or the residence OF Mr.. s. A. Bow
nan, on Fernclif avenue. The house was.
possible, even more handsomely decorated
han the church. Over the mantel in the
outh parlor was arranged an immense bank
II the choicest and rarest cut flowers. This
after WAS on. OF the handsomest pieces OF
loral decoration ever seen in this city,
'etween the large folding doors
vas curtain of smllax and rose buds, inter
perscd with ly-of-,he-valey. During the
vening the guests were $ rved with magni-
cent repast, prepared by the famous Boil
nder, OF Dayton.
The walters were from the different ,
ty hotels Of the city besides those furnished
Y the caterer. All OF the tables were grace ,
lily draped with smIlax, with floral center /
leces. After the sumptous wedding feast q
al been completed many of the ladies aud a
entlemen ripped the light fantastic to the q
xceIIent music rendered by Formau's or =
nes'ra' The happy wedding reception did
OF cease until tar into the night, when the
lany guests began to take their leave, bid-So
ing the host and hostess good night. Such f
eganr costumes have never before been seen a
wedding in this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Ell b
or left on the $40 train TOR c evesud, from
hich place they will proceed to New York
nd other points in the east. They will {
AXE their home in Indianapolis, where 2
'e groom is engaged in business ,