Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-04-24
ASCHMAN- HARDEN.
BRILLIANT NUPTIALS OF TWO SOCIETY
PEOPLE LAST EVENING.
st. Matthew'S Church Crowded With People % Wit
ness he Csrsmony-An Elegant Reception
% the lslanl-Ths Costumes.

One Of the most brilliant and beautiful
weddings ever occurring in the city took
place last evening at st. Matthews ?. +.
Church on Chapline street 1t wss the
marriage Of Miss Ids Harden, daughter OF
Mrs. Rebecca Harden, OF this city, to Dr.
H.A. Aschman, Of Youngstown, Ohio.
The hour set WAS o'clock and as soon
as the doors were opened there was rush
of people for admission into the church,
which kept rapidly filling, 50 that those
invited guests who arrived little late,
had to take what seats they could get.
The assemblsge 10 great part, however,
was a very representative and FISH
ionable one. and owing to the
graceful efficiency of the ushers all the
guests were comfortably seated. Miss
Mary Wilde, the organist Of the church.
rendered a pleasing programme Of music
previous to the ceremony, which was q
very commendable feature.
As the bell in the City Hall tower across
the way tolled Of the hour of eight, there
YVES a general stir among the assemblsge
and All heads turned toward the door, but
IL WAS At least ten minutes after eight be-
fore the notes of the Mendelssohn wedding
march swoke the echoes Of the church and
the bridal marty entered First came the
ushers. Messrs. John r. Davenport, James
p. Adams. George n. Vardy and A. ..
List followed by the bridesmaids,
Miss Kate Harden, OF Steubenyille,
a cousin Of the bride, and Miss
Nlaude Aschmsn, a sister OF the groom.
Just behind them walked the bride, a VS.
ION OF lOveliness, unattended. AT the
ebapcel rail the groom met his bethrothed,
attended by his best man, Mr.. Chas. A.
Evans. Of Utica, n. y. And now the
,rapd strains Of the wedding march turned
INTO A soft melody and the beautiful mar
.iage service of the Episcopal Church was
conducted by the rector, Rev. K. Rush
Swope. Mr.. Harry Harden, Of Steuben-
Vile. an uncle Of the bride, giving her
,wav. The church was handsomely EN-
5ellished with flowers and plants OF vari-
BUS kinds, and while the sssemblage Is IN
.ently watching the ceremony and ENJOY
ing the beauty Of the scene, let Us glance
At the costumes Of the bridal party. or
course the gentlemen we're ali attired IN
'ull evening dress
The bride wore q Princess costume OF
worry white armour silk, satin stripe
,rocotelle embroidered in gold and silver,
waist garniture of pearls and gold and
ilver, trimmed with heavy fringe knotted
10 gold. The neck and wrists were finish
"a 10 point lace, the veil was held in place
with pearl ornaments, and the other orna-
nents worn were pearls. She carried
bunch of lilies and was certainly one OF
the most beautiful brides ever seen IN
Miss Kate Harden looked charming in
an Empire gown OF India silk, with full
skirt while Miss Ascbman, of directly
opposite type OF beauty, was athred IN
costume of the same material and style
but made somewhat different.
AT the conclusion OF the ceremony the
ylad notes of the wedding march burst
forth again and the bridal party retired.
A reception followed at the residence Of
NTr. and Mrs Geo. Wise, on North Front
street. Island. The guests were received
in the psrlor by the bridal party who stood
ip the BAY window They passed from
the reception into the refreshment room,
which was constantly open, and where
delicacies OF the most tempting nature
we're served. The house was beautifully
decorated with flowers and plants, and
a fairy-like scene, while the
gathering was a brilliant one. DR.. and
Mrs. Aschman were showered with con-
qratulations and good wishes. They left
at no O'Clock and were followed by a
shower of rice and other Omens of good
luck The IL As B. & o. train carried them
off on a Western bridal tour, and count
less kind wishes 20 with them. The pres
ents received were very handsome and nu-
merOus.