Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-01-12

Il CAufcG was tle scene CI a very pref
ty asd interesting wedding on last
Thursday afternoon, the contracting
parties being Air. John Fellman. of
| the q N. n r., as Hagei town, and
/ Miss Clara T.. Rutlednc. e's.est daugh-
ter of VIM. Ruiledge, Esq, the gent
al proprietor of the Continental Ho-
tel. The couple arrived no he church
about 2.l5 o'clock, and proceeded by
the bridemaids and groomsmen,
Misses Willie Grove. Of Hagers-
town, and Ada Raarick, and Messrs.
| Edward Rutledge, Clinton Grove,
and j. s. Kausier, OF Hagerstown,
approached the altar to the strains
Of Mendelsohn's march, slsillfully
rendered bv Mr.. Frank Cook, Of Ha-
gerstown, where Rev. Chas. Trump
soon pronounced the ceremony that
united their love and interests for
good or badr through life. Tho
bride wore neat-itting and very
pretty Hunters Green Robe, cmbroi-
derad, and the groom wore the con-
ventional broadcloth. The church
was packed with friends from here
and host from distance. Miss
Clara, who has always been consider
ed one of our most quiet and sensi-
bic young ladies, was opposed to all
ostcntation, preferring to have a quiz
ct and plain wedding. The couple
took the O'Clock train on the G. v.
r. r., for their future home in Ha-
gerstown. The presents, about $50,
were handsome and costly, far be-
yond those usually found at we'd
ding. We know the contracting par
ties we'll. Miss Clara was kind, qui-
ct and a universal favorite, while
John has friends throughout the
length of the Shenandoah Valley.
Both are genial, sensible, and by ma
ture, suited for each other. We Of
fer our congratulations. AS the years
roll on, may their love continue pure
and strengthened. As age creeps on
apace, may the home circle and the
gladstone memory of years of we'd
ded tranquility and peace, tlnge eve
rything with soft happiness and a
quiet contentment.
GONE From THOSE VINO LOVED
| HIM.-After months Of patient suf-
fering, Mr.. Frank G. Williams died
at his residence in this city, with
consumption, last Sunday morning.
No man in the community was bet
ter known, and none possessed friends
SO true and numerous. A business
man, member of council, member Of
the fire department, and Mason,
his death has left void in the BUSH
ness circles of the town, that will
long be apparent. BY nature the de-
ceased was q gentleman, and kind
and loveable as child. Through
an acquaintanceship of many years,
we always felt we could rely upon
his word and place confidence in
him. The funeral was one OF the
largest ever witnessed in Martins
burg, and the sermon was preached
in the Lutheran Church by the pas
tor, Rev. Chas. Trump.
Robert White Lodge, of the Ma
sonic fraternity, the Fire Depart
ment, and the M. G. Band attended.
and the druggists Of the town closed
their stores during the funeral. Be-
fore his unfortunate illness he select
ed six of his bosom friends as his
honorary pall-bearers. He WAS DR..
Il. G. Williams. Jr's brother, leaves a
wife, and was in his 3Sth year
Amidst the mogns Of sorrowing
| friends and loved ones and the sad
dened strains of the NJ. G.. Band, the
body of poor dear Frank was laid
to rest, not far from the tombs of
poor Tom Largent and Harry Doll.
Death is cruel. 1t is relentless. and
no respector of persons We shall
ever cherish the memory of our
friend, his genial ways, smiling face
and many acts of kindness. May the
searcher of all hearts remember his
good qualities, and may those who
mourn his loss remember that life is
fall of sorrow and heaven is bright
and gladstone. sThere is no death
what seems so, is transition"
The Committee of arrangements OF
the Firemen7s Fair met at the City
Hall on Wednesday evening last, and
completed quite number of minor
details. In conjunction with nam
Der of ladies they are working with
might and main to make this fair one
of the grandest ever held in this city.
There has so far been 22 foreign Fire
Companies invited and quite mum
Der of organizations. They have the