Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
A Beautiful Wedding.

Towards the golden West. upon an elevate
piece of ground, there is erected and dedicate
to the services of God a pretty structure of th
latest design and of unique finish which be
; speaks honor and commentator for the con
gregation that placed 1t there. This is M
Tabor church. and its pastor is Rev. G. "
Spiggle, gentleman tall and handsome, a.
able minister, and greatly beloved by the littl
flock under his charge.
On the morniug of the 18th instant. whic
was as lovely a one as ever dawned upol
earth, within the walls of this consecrated edi
flee for the first time in its history an even
| transpired which will be long remembered IL
after years by the large concourse of peopl
assembled there to witness it. 1t was the &C
casion OF the marriage of Miss Otta R. Engls
man, the beautiful, accomplished, and onlI
daughter OF William B. Engleman. Esq. o
near Greenville, Virginia. to DR.. d. P. Bow
man. rising young physician and surgeon
Of Seattle. Washington, and a native of Rock
ingham county.
| Under the supervision of Miss Jennie Leckey
| Of Albemarle, and with the assistance O.
MesSrs. James Yates. John Palmer. VIII Han
ger, and Mr.. Ad. Baylor and wife and som'
members of the congregation, the church had
/
corated. Immediately In front of the ALTA
and browning the center aisle was an arch o
cedars from which was Suspended marriage
bell composed of chrysauthemums. Tht
church was darkened. the lamps just shed
| lustre enough over the scene to be effective and
| TO render dignity and solemnity to the MARTA
vows that are so sacred.
Shortly past ten o'clock the bridal party
attendants. two Of each. appeared at the thres.
hold OF either side door. Miss Ada Brubeck
who go elegantly presided at the organ, struck
and to the grand music of which the train
moved as follows
The first alton dants. Miss Mamie Towber.
man. of Mint Spring, with Prof. Yount, of the
University of Virginia. walking down the left
hand outer aisle; preceded by Mr.. Walter
Coyner, of Waynesboro, as usher; the second
attendants, Miss Ella Yates, of Arbor Hill, with
Mr.. Samuel Flrebaugh. Of New Hope, down
the right-hand outer aisle with Mr.. J. W.
Laird, of Staunton. as usher; the chief usher
Mr.. W. L. Towberman. of Mint Spring. pass
ing down the main aisle bearing the license,
untying the ribbon. and all coming together at
the altar. The chief usher then returned to the
main entrance where he was Joined by the
fourth usher. MIR. Charles Korr, of New Hope,
who preceded the contracting parties down
the aisle to the marriage altar and underneath
the wedding bell. in the presence of kinsmen
and kind friends, affirmative answers were
made to the customary questions by the pastor
that bind like chains.
At the conclusion ofthe ceremonies. which
Ware brief and impressive, the spectators re-
I~y.z y.
and out of the church to where their convey.
ances awaited them. Before the newly welded
couple could reach their hack, the crowd sur
rounded them and completely overwhelmed
them with congratulations and best wishes.
The bride was neatly attired in a dark gray
travelling suit with hat and gloves to watch.
They were the recipients of many costly and
beautiful presents.
The one o'clock train on the Baltimore and
Ohio road bore them away to Chicago. where
they expect to remain q week and from thence
they VIII journey across the mighty Rockies
to their distant future home in Seattle, Wash
ing ton.
We extend to them our congratulations and
our best wishes. May they never have cause
to regret the steps they have taken, and may
their walk all down through life bs crowned
with happiness and prosperity.
The night previous to the marriage. recep-
ton was given at the BRIDES home TO which
the attendants, ushers, near relatives, and
few friends of the two families were invited.
A sumptuous supper was served. and most
enjoyable time was had. Sweet music was
discoursed by Miss Jennie Leckey. of Albe-
MARIE and Miss Julia Coyner. OF Waynesboro.
which added much to the charms of the even.
ing.
On one OF the walls in the cozy parlor, where
everything was SO tastefully arranged. was
that dear old word, "Welcome," wreathed in
cedar; that word which has always been
known to exist In the bosom of that family by
those who have partaken of its hospitality.
Over the parlor door was the word, "Mizpah, ;"
having the most sublime and beautiful mean
ing of any in the Bible, and one SO appropriate
on an occasion of this character. W.