Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-10-19
Additional Locals.


DEsTINrEs JOINED ron LIFE.--The
quiet little mountain city OF Hedges
vile was the scene of by far the hand
soonest wedding that has occurred In
this county for years--that of Mr..
William w. Kramer and Miss Mamie
+. Chrisman, daughter of ex-Shcriff
George A. Chrisman, both of this
city. The ceremonies occurred in
the Episcopal church, which was
crowded to overlooking with inter-
ested friends and admirers of the con-
tracing parties. Never was church
more handsomely decorated. The
entire alter was one variegated mound
of the choicest offerings of the floral
kingdom---lillies, geraniums, ever
green's, dahlias, in fact, an inconceiv-
able array of lovely flowers. Prompt
ly at o'clock, to the strains of the
wedding march, softly rendered by
Mrs. Ross, the bridal party entered
the church, which was trimmed with
ferns, growing plants and tapers, in
the following order: Mr.. Frederick
Seibert, alone, followed by the sister
of the groom, Miss Eliza v. Kramer,
dressed in white cashmere Mr.. Chas.
Miller, Of Martinsburg, alone, follow.
| ed by Misses Marie M. Myers, OF
Shepherdstown, and Bessie III. Chris
man, sister Of the bride, of Martins.
burg, in white cashmere and swans.
down; DIR. T. j. Bland, formerly OF
Baltimore, now Of Martinsburg, alone
followed by Miss Ida e. Folk, Of
Shepherdstown, and Miss Margaret
Porterfield, of this county, in white
cashmere and Irish point; Mr.. VIM
Bert, of Greencastle, Pa, alone, fol-
lowed by Miss Minnie H. Chrisman,
sister of the bride, as maid of honor,
in orange colored cashmere and
swansdown. Then came the groom,
accompanied by Mr.. Randolph Ra-
mer, his brother and best man. The
bride followed, upon the arm of her
father. She was attired in magni-
ficent white silk, with court train,
and carried a bouquet of Marechal
Neil roses. The bridesmaids were
in full dress, EN- train, and carried
bouquets OF chrysanthemums the
groomsmen were in evening dress
What touching and pretty ceremo-
ny it was, and how clear and heart
felt were the replies. 1t was most
gratifying and impressive affair
The couple proceeded directly from
the church to the residence Of the
brides aunt, Miss Annie Il. Chris
man, where a number Of invited
guests gave them hearty congratula-
tions and best wishes. The large
and spacious halls were soon resound-
ing with laughter, and JOY reigned
supreme. In the dining room rich
and abundant collation. was spread,
consisting of the choicest delicacies
of the season. Here every one pass
ed pleasant time and did full JUS
tice to the repast, which was indeed
most tempting and rich.
For hours those present made
themselves happy, and all were sorry
when the lateness of the hour eau
toned them to return home.
Many pretty presents we're bestow-
ed upon the young couple, and warm
and fervent congratulations followed
in their wake.
Among those present from this
city, besides the groomsmen, etc,
were Messrs. ID. S. and Frank Eich-
elberger, VIM. Boyer, Frank Thorn
as, Arlington Roush, VIM. a. and y.
S. G.. Pitzer.
Our best wishes attend the young
people. May their lives blend in rich
unison may heavens choicest bles-
sings rest and abide with them as
through life's checkered scenes they
pass.